Next week I have decided to force myself to think outside the square in terms of putting my outfits together and to not wear jeans for a week! (If you would like to follow my looks over the seven days then I will be posting photos to my Facebook and Instagram accounts. If you'd like to take part in my Jeans Free Week, from Monday 5th June, than add your photos to Instagram with the following hashtag; Jeansfreeweek.)

You might be very happy in your jeans, (I wear mine to death), but I thought it would be fun to push the boundaries and to force myself to be a bit more imaginative in creating my day to day looks. This will require a bit of planning ahead, (especially as I am in Australia for three days next week),  and with that in mind I have searched the shops for different pieces that you can integrate into your wardrobe, or give you ideas, for something else to wear apart from jeans. 

​Coated Trousers
The Coated Trouser is still popular and can be dressed up or down. For a daytime look team them with a cute knit and some sneakers. Witchery Orchard Frill Knit $199.90, Seed Heritage Heavey Coated Jean $139.90, Seed Heritage Perry Sneaker $69.90. 
Trelise Cooper Behind the Jeans Jean $299.00 and Witchery Zip Textured Ponte Pant $109.90.

Flippy Skirt
A short skirt teamed with black tights in winter is a stylish alternative to your everyday look. This flippy style is really cute and is very flattering. Esprit Fine Knit Jumper w Sequins AU$89.95, Witchery Petal Mini $89.90, Merchant Emmy Long Boot $249.00
Ezibuy Emerge Flip Hem Skirt $69.99 and French Connection Honey Bird Flippy Skirt $109.90

Midi Pleat Skirt
The midi pleated skirt isn't going away and this style now comes in an array of different colours and fabrics. For a daytime look, to dress the skirt down, team it with a sweatshirt and trainers. French Connection Embellished Bird Sweat $119.90, Merchant Deuce Ritter Lazer Sneaker $149.90, French Connection Metallic Pleat Skirt $119.90.
Forever New Harriet Satin Pleated Midi Skirt AU$89.99 and Portmans Liquid Pleated Skirt AU$99.95.

Drape Pant
For a relaxed trouser style look for a drape pant. These are super comfy and can be dressed up or down. The velour or sweat fabrics are suited for daytime dressing, but the satin or polyester can be dressed up for night-time. Glassons Khaki Wrap Blouse $39.99, Witchery Winter Drape Pant $109.90, Country Road Michelle Studded Boot $279.00, Trenery Textured Longline Wool Cashmere Cardigan $199.00.
Seed Heritage Pinstripe Jogger Pant $139.90 and Country Road Velour Track Pant $89.90.

Dresses
Try layering your summer slip dress over a merino top, or team beautiful print dresses with tights and ankle boots or long boots. 
Shine On Elm Wildflower Shift Dress $149.95, Stitch Ministry Cami Dress $189.99, Trelise Cooper Co_Op Prints You've Been Gone Dress $229.00, Ezibuy Printed Maxi Boho Dress $99.00.

In my last post I talked about Knitwear, and jumpers. This week, continuing the knitwear theme I have been on the hunt for cardigans. I want to update my winter wardrobe with a long cardigan or coatigan, as they are being referred to in the shops. I want something cosy, luxurious and stylish, so for me the percentage of wool in the design is just as important as the style. 

The longer cardigan style definitely seems to be popular as there seems to be more of these around than shorter cardigans. If you opt for the longer cardigan try these styling tips.

• Try a waist belt or tie-belt over the cardigan to give you some definition.
• Skinny jeans/trousers look great with the full to the floor cardigans.  
• If you wear a skirt and cardigan it generally looks better if the hem of the skirt doesn't go past the cardigan.
• You don't want too many chunky layers with your cardigan, keep it simple with a t-shirt or blouse or thin jumper underneath.
• With the draped cardigans just remember that the extra material in the front adds fullness to the bust, this can be great for smaller busted women, and these also look good tied at the waist.

Here are my favourite styles from the shops and online. I have also created two different looks below to help you style your cardigans. 

Country Road Animal Mohair Cardigan $349.00, Decjuba Carter Longline Coatigan AU$139.95, Esprit Chunky Knit Cotton Blend Cardigan AU$119.95, ​Max Check Coatigan $199.99.

Country Road Luxurious Italian Mohair Cardi $349.00, Country Road Longline Merino Cardi $179.00, Decjuba Giselle Ruffle Sleeve Cardi AU$129.95, ​Glassons Kimono Coatigan $59.99.

French Connection Vhari Knits Waterfall Cardigan $179.90, Witchery Cocoon Cardi $109.90, Glassons Merino Blend Ribbed Cardi $49.99, ​Witchery Babywool Waterfall Cardigan $139.90.

LOOK 1 CASUAL
​Witchery Cocoon Cardi $109.90, Gorman Elke Hoop Earring AU$119.00, French Connection Stripe Metallic Tee $89.90, Mavi Jesy Ankle Biker Light Indigo Reform Popstar AU$153.64, Redcurrant Black Poney Fur Half Moon Bag $125.00, ​Merchant Grecian Ankle Boot $279.90.

LOOK 2 WORK
Decjuba Carter Longline Coatigan AU$139.95, Trenery Bold Grid Floral Top $149.00, Witchery Sateen Full Length Pant $109.90, Country Road Charlotte Stud $54.90, Witchery Emma Tote Bag $109.90, ​Mi Piaci Mecca Dress Court $270.00.

If you are after a new jumper then this week you are in luck. I have been on the look out for a new piece of knitwear, a voluminous soft cardigan or a stand out jumper, to add to my wardrobe. I am still deciding, and keeping an eye on the special offers, as to which of these to pick.

This winters offerings have some special details added, whether that is sequin spots, embroidery, bright colour or detailed sleeves, you don't have to just opt for something comfy and casual. Check out these gorgeous jumpers.

Spots
​Decjuba Cassidy Fine Knit Pullover AU$99.95, Trenery Step Hem Spot Knit $169.00, Country Road Sequin Coin Knit $179.00, Ezibuy Emerge V Neck Spot Jumper $59.99.

Its all in the sleeves.
Seed Heritage Flare Sleeve Rib Sweater $159.90, Portmans Merino Bell Button Sleeve AU$79.95,
Glassons Bubble Sleeve Knit Jumper $39.99, Witchery Volumnous Sleeve Knit $169.90​.

Add a pop of colour to your knitwear.
Cotton On The Everyday Fine Gauge $39.95, Trenery Rollneck Curved Hem Knit $199.90, Portmans Luxe Cable Knit AU$89.95, ​Storm Cut Away Beaded Sweater $179.00.

Update your black jumper.
Witchery Fine Foldover Knit $109.90, Decjuba Claudette Ruffle Detail Knit AU$119.95, Forever New Eloise Eyelet Side Jumper AU$79.99, French Connection Big Bird Knit $159.90

LOOK 1
For those early winter days why not try a jumper with a knitted skirt and sneakers.
Country Road Sequin Coin Knit $179.00, Esprit Knitted Midi Skirt AU$69.95, Decjuba Luxe Neoprene Bag AU$79.99, Witchery Leah Sneaker $149.90.

Look 2
Team an off the shoulder knit with skinny jeans for a date night or dinner with the girls. 
Witchery Fine Foldover Knit $109.90, Glassons Skinny Lift Jean $39.99, Decjuba Khaki Wrap Choker AU$7.45, Country Road Olivia Bracelet $64.90, ​Witchery Francesca Boot $279.90.