Categories: General fashion

Stepping out of summer into autumn

We are on the cusp between the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. The french refer to it as “La rentree”. The children return to school after the freedom of the holidays. Life begins to return to a normal rhythm. The leaves on the trees are beginning to turn a delicate shade of russet.

How do we begin to step out of summer into autumn.

What will we be wearing once the weather begins to cool down and it is time to swap our cotton sweaters for some light wool?

When planning my autumn/winter wardrobe my thoughts turn to colour. I do of course have my tried and trusted neutrals of black, navy and grey. Yet it is fun to add some accent colours that transform the wardrobe from ordinary to stunning.

How better to do this than with the addition of a new handbag or pair of shoes. This season I have my eyes on burgundy/ox blood. It is not a colour I can wear near my face as it is too draining but it makes an ideal tone for accessories.

PS. On another note of transition and new starts. I have given my blog a bit of a make-over. I would love to know what you think. I did it all myself. Not an easy task. I learned as much about myself and my levels of patience (or at times lack of) as I did about the backend of a WordPress blog.

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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Helen Karlsen says:

31st August 2016 at 15:11

Your new blog looks great. Very fresh. Possibly a more Autumnal picture of you to go with the season?
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  31st August 2016 at 15:31
  
  Hi Helen I felt that the headshot was a bit less corporate than the last. I intend to get a new one done in due course.
Brenda Kilgallon says:

31st August 2016 at 15:17

Make over works well. Like you I sometimes find Wordpress challenging so I admire your tenacity!
Diane says:

31st August 2016 at 15:18

I love the new look of your blog!!! Very clean and fresh. The burgundy items you chose for this post are gorgeous. I'm ready for these rich warm colors after a summer full of bright colors. I just hope the weather starts to act more Fallish in this part of the world. Still hot and humid here. But I'm planning ahead because eventually it will be Autumn here.
jacqui says:

3rd September 2016 at 22:59

Can't wait to start wearing these lovely colours for Autumn, won't be long and summer will be a distant memory. x
carol in los angeles says:

9th September 2016 at 16:45

I like your blog! easy to ready. fun to look at the pictures. a seasonal photo of you would be ideal! thanks for brightening my days!
Sandra O'Leary says:

10th September 2016 at 18:58

I agree, a seasonal picture of you would Really be nice.
I am also a burgandy fan, have a bag, gloves and shoes.
Now I just have to figure out a good colour for a coat...
Love your blog!!!
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  10th September 2016 at 19:08
  
  Thanks Sandra
  I wil see what I can do about a seasonal photo. However it may take me a month or so as I am off to France on Monday.