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(Scarf: Marks & Spencer, Dress: H+M, Cardigan, Sunglasses and Shoes: Primark)

So the other day I happened to accidentally stumble into Sandhurst’s very big and very impressive Marks & Sparks, and simply couldn’t resist this faux fur scarf despite my more-than-just-a-little-bit-embarrassing credit rating.

Don’t you just love it? I have to say, I really seem to be developing a fetish for all things fur lately. Faux fur, may I add, before PETA start chucking rubber maggots and red paint at me.

So lovely dear squishy readers, please do tell me what you think of this fabulous fur revival. I think I am very almost tempted to raid the January sales in the hope of grabbing me an absolutely furtastic coat bargain. That, or I might actually start to bother raiding the local thrift/charity stores.

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Fight as you might, there’s no denying that Winter is here. But fear not ladies, because if anything is going to save you from the sadistic whips of Winter’s winds this season, it’s your chunky knitted accessories.

Yes, it’s true, chunky is definitely funky. Topshop, Vivienne Westwood and Julien MacDonald were all at it this season, with scarves, jumpers and dresses emitting enough neatly-woven warmth to make your great-great grandmother proud.

Now, I know the term “chunky knit” hardly screams sex appeal, but that’s not to say you can’t be woolly and sexy at the same time. As with any fashion trend, it’s all about how you wear it.
Thankfully, knitwear, no matter how chunky, can be worn by absolutely anyone and everyone; from the lollipop-stick-skinnies to the more generously-sized apples and pears. So, as long as you accessorise with your body shape in mind, you can hardly go wrong with this trend.

Firstly, if you’re curvy, determine where exactly you are at your curviest. Those with broad shoulders should avoid covering them up with a knitted scarf, instead fixing the scarf in a neater knot around the base of the neck. Longer, narrow scarves are best for broader shoulders as they draw the eye downwards rather than across.
As for knitted dresses, jumpers and cardigans, solid colours will work better than mind-boggling patterns, which will confuse your natural shape. Don’t be too tempted to stick to darker colours however – bright colours can look just as good on curves as they can on more slender or athletic figures. This season, bring out your more daring side by experimenting with pinks and purples, and maybe some peacock blues as well!

Those of you with more slender builds: for narrow shoulders, drape a knitted scarf asymmetrically across your shoulders to instantly even out your figure. Dare to volumise with super chunky cable knits and grungy rips, and show off toned legs with a short jumper dress, opaque tights and ankle boots for cosy winter chic.

With that said, remember that no one can go wrong with a good chunky-knitted hat and matching mittens/gloves. The high street is full of funky knitted accessories, including some gorgeous fingerless-tramp-gloves-cum-mittens – some beautiful examples of which can be found by on Accessorize’s website.

So what are you waiting for ladies and gentlemen? Get chunky and get funky!