Temperatures have plummeted over the last few days as we prepare to say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn. It’s only right that this week’s Weekend Wishlist includes fashion garments that’ll keep you feeling cosy and beauty items perfect for the autumnal months.
As shopping experts, every Friday we round up some of the best items we’ve spotted throughout the week in our Weekend Wishlist series. Hopefully it’ll make your much-needed retail therapy a little easier, as the items we choose have been carefully selected.
Whether you need a new coat to protect you from the elements, or a stylish dress for a night out that’ll also keep you feeling snug, we’ve got you covered. Included below are various autumnal garments from the likes of New Look, Nobody’s Child, Roman, Dr Martens and more.
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Our list also includes a burgundy-brown Clinique mascara from Boots if you’re feeling brave and fancy ditching your black mascara. Here’s everything we’re adding to our baskets this weekend.
New Look faux fur leopard print coat – £125
Everybody needs a cosy coat they can snuggle up in when temperatures plummet, and New Look shoppers think they’ve found the perfect one. The fashion retailer is selling a Gini London Rust Faux Fur Leopard Print Coat that’s bang on trend and ‘feels glamorous’.
Available in sizes S/M and M/L, the statement coat is sure to keep you warm while looking stylish throughout autumn and winter thanks to its thick faux fur fabric in a bold all-over leopard print. It has a gorgeous revere collared neckline, cosy long sleeves and side pockets that will keep your hands feeling toasty.
New Look’s garment costs £125 and is sure to become your go-to coat as it can be worn casually or dressed up layered over other items. Pair it with jeans, a t-shirt and trainers for a daytime occasion, or wear it with a dress, tights, heels and some chunky hoops earrings for an evening event.
Frankie Bridge’s French Connection jumper dress – £85
Knitted dresses are perfect for autumn/winter, and one high-street number has captured the attention of Frankie Bridge. The 35-year-old shares her top fashion picks on Instagram as part of her weekly ‘Faves’ series, and this week included a stunning jumper dress.
Frankie praised the ‘soft, stretchy’ knitted dress that’s ideal for transitioning into the cooler months. The navy French Connection dress was hailed for its ‘great quality’ and fashionable navy shade, which Frankie described as ‘a key staple AW colour’.
Priced at £85, the dress is labelled a ‘versatile must-have’ on the French Connection website. It has a ribbed texture that doesn’t require ironing, a high neckline for warmth, long flared sleeves, and a feminine side split.
Clinique High Impact Black Honey Mascara – £22.95
As we head into autumn, why not change up your eye makeup look and wear a dark brown mascara instead of black? Clinique’s limited edition High Impact Black Honey Mascara is a gorgeous rich burgundy-brown version of the brand’s original and much-loved black High Impact Mascara.
The mascara usually costs £25.50, but for a limited time Boots is selling it for £22.95. It has multiple benefits, giving dramatic lashes by adding maximum volume while also providing definition and length.
Clinique’s mascara has a specifically developed brush and formula which work together to dramatically thicken lashes while separating them. It’s sure to make your eyes pop this autumn.
Nobody’s Child cord midi dress – £72.25
Nobody’s Child is selling the perfect dress that ticks all the boxes as we head into autumn, thanks to its cosy cord material, flattering design and handy side pockets. The Dark Green Cord Long Sleeve Starlight Midi Dress is an ‘autumn-take’ on the brand’s popular Starlight style of dress.
Available in sizes four to 18, the frock is made entirely from responsible cotton and costs £85. However, if you’re a new Nobody’s Child customer, you can use the special code HELLO15 to get a 15% discount, bringing the price down to £72.25.
The Starlight dress has elegant balloon sleeves, a flattering low v-neckline, a panelled waist with soft gathering, and pretty covered buttons. Nobody’s Child says the dress will ‘take you from day to night in an instant’, with the versatile garment looking fabulous worn casually with a pair of trainers or boots, as well as dressed up with heels and jewellery.
Roman puffer jacket – £32
Roman is selling the perfect puffer jacket that will see you through autumn into winter thanks to it being ‘warm and comfortable’, as well as looking stylish. The fashion retailer is currently offering a big discount on the jacket, making it an even more tempting addition to your coat collection.
The Diamond Quilted Puffer Coat is available in two shades – steel blue and ash grey – and comes in sizes 10 to 20. The jacket usually costs £65, but for a limited time Roman is offering it for £32.
The coat is made from a smooth woven fabric and is padded for extra warmth. It has cosy full-length sleeves with elasticated cuffs, a zipped front and a storm flap for extra protection as the weather turns chillier.
Dr Martens’ Maybole Square Toe Leather Chelsea Boots – £190
Boots season, it seems, is well and truly upon us – what with the weather plummeting and us reaching for our woolly jumpers and coats. And so when we spotted these new in Dr Martens gorgeous red-tinged Chelsea boots, we had to share them. This classic style, however, has been tweaked for added drama and has a square toe upper and chunky angular sole with a heel.
Easy to pull on and off, the boots have extra-long elastic panels for breezy wearing and look fabulous with both jeans and a dress – with socks poking over the top for a cutesy look. While they’re a little expensive at £190, they’re a real investment piece made from 80% leather and will stand the test of time. Made from Arcadia, a high-shine leather with a base dye and contrasting topcoat, the colour of the boots will rub off over time but don’t fret as it’ll reveal a gorgeous underlying colour that keeps the shoes character and style.
Coming in sizes three to nine, they’re just gorgeous. Get them here.
Michelle Keegan’s NTAs foundation – £35
Actress Michelle Keegan looked stunning when she stepped onto the NTA red carpet earlier this week – and she was so kind as to share with us (her fans) what products she used to create her look. And, unsurprisingly, they were a mixture of Charlotte Tilbury’s best and newest products, including the Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick.
Buildable, glowy, light and just gorgeous, this foundation is a great option if you’re not a fan of a medium-full coverage base and want that au naturale look. What’s great about this foundation too is that it’ll hydrate your skin thanks to its hyaluronic acid and vitamin E ingredients all the while keeping your blemishes covered and fine lines hidden. Even better is that, with plant-powered collageneer in the formula and daikon radish seed oil, over time, your skin will appear firmer, more plumped and with a ‘snatched’ finish. How dreamy.
Get yours here.
Ugg’s new Women’s Tazz – £105
With chilly season upon us (so soon!), it was only a matter of time before UGGs snuck their way back into our lives. And this time, there are a whole bunch of new styles including these snuggly, cosy Tazzs in some gorgeous new colours available, making our obsession with the style even stronger.
Coming in sizes three to 10, the Uggs have a selection of browns, beiges and blues on offer, all of which are selling fast (so says the website at the time of writing). Crafted with a platform outsole that’s super sturdy and an ultra-lush UGGplush lining made from upcycled wool and tencel for a stunning, cosy fit, the shoes are the ultimate winter staple that’ll keep your toes toasty as the temperature plummets. Comfortable and durable, they’re great grab and go shoes that’ll offer support and style in one – plus, they look really cute with baggy jeans and a slouchy oversized cable knit jumper.
Get them here.
Debenhams’ Handmade Chunky Knit Throw – £35
I think it’s clear to see that we’re completely revelling in the fact that colder weather is upon us and are filling our shopping baskets with garments and home goods that’ll keep us toasty. And this gorgeous, chunky blanket by Living & Home has been massively discounted on Debenhams from £152 to £35. What a bargain.
With a thick knitted weave, the Chenille throw is super soft and has been described as having a ‘cloud like touch experience’ – what more could you want when the nights get longer and chillier? It’s not just cosy and practical but it’s style is beautiful and will add a touch of elegance to any room. Drape it over your favourite armchair or curl up inside it while your favourite autumnal film plays in the background.
Get it here.
