I love this time of year at INIS. The stock starts landing in our Galashiels, Peebles and Hawick stores, the colours change, and I spend half my week trying on new stock and wrestling with the team over who gets first dibs. That and driving between all three, with a coffee in hand!
I want to share five pieces I'm wearing on repeat this autumn. Some are new in from brands you know and love — Seasalt, Mousqueton and Masai — and some lesser known ones I always come back to, like Lily & Me and Nomads, plus our newest brand: Betty Basics, which I'm already loving. I hope you find something you love.
— Claire x
1. SEASALT Dawson Merino Cardigan
There's a point in autumn where everything in my wardrobe goes dark, and I start reaching for something brighter. I love this deep shade of red with its navy blue flecks throughout. It's so versatile — wear it on its own, or over a dress. Keep your neck cosy with the matching triangle scarf — very on trend and sold separately in store. I've been wearing both at once.
→ Shop Dawson Cardigan — £69
2. The Mousqueton Salines Sweater
This is the one we're all fighting over. It's got a lovely cowl neck with a V detail. The neck's nice and loose, not too high or restricting. I've been pairing it with the Seasalt Asphodel Cord Trousers in navy. That's my autumn uniform sorted.
3. Lily & Me Olivia Jumbo Stretch Cord Shirt Jacket
This is one of my favourite jackets that's just come in. I love the richness of the colour. This one in burnt caramel is what I reach for on the days that I can't decide — too mild for a coat, too chilly for just a shirt. It works with everything from jeans to cord. Wear it on its own as a shirt, or layered over a long-sleeve tee.
→ Shop Lily & Me Cord Jacket — £70
4. The Nomads Chunky Cord Bubble Trousers
These jumbo bubble leg trousers are an absolute favourite of mine as well. I love the bubble leg shape — very flattering, for all ladies. It was the colour that really caught my eye — a lovely rich aubergine. I'll pair them with the Culture Alexandra Roll Neck under the cord jacket, and that's a day sorted.
5. The Masai Inanne Shirt
I absolutely LOVE this piece from Masai. The caramel embroidery on crisp white, the two deep pockets on the front. Not everything in autumn has to be dark — this one works just as well under a knit as it does on its own with jeans. For the days when you want to feel a little more polished.
→ Shop the Masai Inanne shirt — £99
Shop my look
In case you've been eyeing up what I'm wearing in these photos — you can shop the jeans and shirt jacket here:
My long-sleeve tee is in-store only — try this instead:
That's my autumn, in five pieces. Everything's on the website, or come and see us in Galashiels, Peebles or Hawick — we'll help you find your size and look forward to all your latest chat. I'll be back in December with gift picks for Christmas…
— Claire & team x
