Lounging Around

laredoute sweater dress and leggings[sweater dress and leggings from La Redoute]

The shortest day of the year may have come and gone but despite all the new seasons clothing in the stores, spring is still a long way off and the coldest day of the year is probably still to come.

After the cheeriness of Christmas and New Year, the days can seem dark and grey and there is a definite desire to shut the world out and hibernate. So here are our top picks to feel cosy and cuddly for those nights in with your beau or your favourite belles while still looking good.

Lounge1. Not a fan of the onsie, then how about this sophisticated EterniKnit Jumpsuit In Midnight Blue, £179 from Lounge Lover.

2. Rosie for Autograph Luxurious Pure Cashmere Poncho, £99 from Marks & Spencer.

3. Layer it up with these comfortable cottons and knits from Hush. Chunky Waterfall Cardigan, £55, leggings, £25, fine knit V jumper, £49.50 and cotton vest £19.50.

4. Wool Overs Womens Cashmere & Merino Button Neck Jumper Dress, £39 from Amazon.co.uk.

5. Eberjey Heather Slouchy Tee £58 and matching pant £58 both from Figleaves.com.

6. Aran hand knitted socks, £59 from Toast.co.uk.

7. Gassato cashmere longline cardigan £129 from Pure Collection.

8. Keep everyone warm and cosy with these Heavy Cable Knit Lambswool Throws, £39.50 from The Wool Company.

9. Australia Ugg Boots Classic Tall in Sand, £69.99 from Ugg Boot Originals.

  • Dee Dashwood

    To quote David Bowie: "fashion turn to the left, fashion turn to the right .... Oooh fashion." Fascinated with shoes even before she entered kindergarten, Dee is a style goddess and consummate shoe queen. Fashion and style is in her blood, she was born with the ability to make a paper bag look fabulous. Vintage, high street and dash of Chanel are her calling cards. Dee has an uncanny knack of spotting a trend before it arrives in the high street but she is not a slave to fashion, having her own quirky chic look which is very distinctive.