Cabot Circus Autumn Fashion Fix! #AFF

Although I wasn't able to make it to Bristol Fashion Week AW14, I was lucky enough to attend the Cabot Circus Autumn Fashion Fix! The event was held last weekend and there were 8 catwalk shows crammed with this season's must-have pieces - perfect for a little A/W wardrobe inspiration. 

You were able to reserve seats via the Cabot website but the lovely PR team saved me a spot in the FROW. The stylists came up with 5 key trends we should all be wearing this Autumn, plus an exclusive Cosmopolitan edit. The key trends were Faux Fur, Shades of Red, Tapestry Folk, New Pastels and Metallics.

I left the show feeling genuinely inspired and I took A LOT of photos, but so this post isn't too picture heavy, I'm only going to share snaps from my favourite two trends. My first chosen trend is Tapestry Folk...

Outfit one: Joules Felt Hat - Warehouse Checked Cape - Joules Tweed Jacket and Skirt

Outfit two: New Look Fringed Cape - Fashion Union Burgundy Top and Skirt

Outfit three: Reiss Trilby - Vivienne Westwood Blanket and Opio Saffiano Bag at Garment Quarter

Gosh, I love this trend. After watching the show I developed a huge thing for blanket wraps - I even wore one yesterday! The three capes shown above range in price but the last one is my absolute favourite...Who doesn't love Vivienne Westwood!? The hats work perfectly with each look and I really like all the colour combos. It's just so Autumn-y and I can see myself wearing everything. I think I'm going to buy the first cape in a different colour (it also comes in turquoise and dark grey = dreamy) and perhaps save up for the burgundy Reiss trilby. 

My second favourite trend is Shades of Red. I don't own a lot of red but the girls looked hella fierce in their outfits and I now want some vibrant red in my A/W wardrobe! Red is obviously a real 'look at me' colour, I'm not afraid to make a statement but I think it's important to find the right piece before committing to something this bold. 

Outfit one: Miss Selfridge Playsuit - LK Bennett Coat

Outfit two: Quiz Textured Dress - Linea Kate Bag

Outfit three: Reiss Trousers - River Island Coat

I currently only own one red dress, the textured one above looks beautiful on the model but is a little too body con for my liking. I do, however, love the statement Reiss trousers worn with the red River Island coat! I can definitely imagine myself rockin' this ensemble and wearing red on red on red.

Which is your favourite Autumn/Winter trend? Have you shopped in Cabot Circus?

I want to say a huge thanks to Cabot Circus for the invite and my VIP goody bag! I can't wait to shop the trends and buy a cape or two.

T - is for Tapestry Folk. My new favourite Autumn trend!