And finally on the jeans front is an old favourite that come into their own during the transeasonal weather. The boyfriend. Levi CT's 501 are firm favourites, two out of three here again (sadly they don't seem to be widely available anymore) alongside a very old Gap pair, called Original Fit,
Best Girlfriend looks very similar.
Left, Levis CT's 501, blue - alternative
here
Middle, Levis CT's washed black - alternative
here
Right, Gap Original Fit - similar
here
Next up is something relatively new to my wardrobe....a smarter trouser. I have abandoned these really since leaving my previous job in 2015 as for everyday they seem a bit to worky for my lifestyle. However since finding an excellent
wide leg navy trouser in good old M&S, they have been swiftly followed by a little
black ankle grazer which is set to become the holy grail of pieces in my Spring wardrobe! By goodness, I've had a play around with styling them (
check out the highlights of my Instagram stories on my bio if you want to see what I've done with them - M&S #LBT) and the opportunities are endless! It's great to have found an alternative to my beloved jeans and I can't wait for some better weather to start wearing them. Both pairs are true to size in my opinion!

Another of my transitional staples is an army style trew. I've had a Zara pair for years which I still get asked about. I adore them and it will be a sad day when I have to replace them. I've found a couple of pairs that I intend to try out as a second pair wouldn't be a bad thing as I find them so useful! ;0)
Zara trouser, past season, alternatives
here &
here
What's next? Chino's and khakis. Gap are brilliant for these although I picked up the chinos in H&M last year for the princely sum of £19.99. I *must* have these
Uniqlo ones and may order them in a couple of colours!
Left H&M chinos, last year - alternative
here
Right, Gap wide leg crop, last year - alternative
here
Wardrobe curve ball. My crossover wardrobe just wouldn't be complete without a nod to my dungarees and another firm favourite - the jumpsuit. Both deserve a mention, they are so easy to wear
Right, Mango jumpsuit, past season but I have
this denim one ready to break out asap!
And finally. I am longing for some warmer temps so I can wear a skirt. I love a skirt styled with a trainer......as you can see. You can't beat keeping it simple and just wearing with a
classic crew neck sweater. I am currently eyeing up
this beauty in my favourite colour to add to my collection.
Left, H&M skirt past season - alternative
here
Right, H&M skirt, past season -alternative
here
Anything I've left out here? What are the staples you put your hands on at this time of year?
After a funny old week weather wise I'm hoping the cold weather will now remain firmly behind as we are all desperate to break out some of our spring purchases. I shall leave you with what I've been wearing these past few days......what a mixed bag!
Warehouse coat, sold out alternative
here
Donna Ida sweater, past season - love
this instead!
Nike Blazer hi tops
John Lewis snood, sold out
Uniqlo roll neck, past season - alternative
here
French Sole pumps, past season - alternative
here
Mulberry Dorset tote - alternative
here
Peacocks coat, sold out - alternative
here
Black.co.uk beanie & gloves, sold out (gifted)
Warehouse coat, sold out alternative
here
Topshop Jamie blue jeans
Seven Boot Lane Karis boots (gifted)
Warehouse scarf & gloves, ancient.
Uniqlo roll neck sweater, alternative
here
I shall be back again shortly, there haven't been any purchases to report this week so I will be back tackling transitional tops!