Is Autumn all about layers?

Post-summer wardrobe is always described as layering your pieces. I really really want to be able to achieve this look but always end up in a sweat about it....literally! As soon as I am out for five minutes, I break out in such a sweat that the jacket, scarf, jumper, and top are screaming to come off! 

I am not unfit or anything, but as soon as I'm out and about, I end up carrying half my wardrobe in my hands. So the key to my A/W wardrobe this year are pieces that are functional but also stylish.

Dublin is blessed with mostly downpours and we get about one/two months of moderately cold weather. It's not the Antarctic or anything, just always wet! The following are on my A/W list of must-haves; I tend to keep a palette of mostly dark colours with mixed fabric textures and a pop of colour in an accessory to funk it up. 

I tend to rock a fur/tweed combo, various layers and chunky boots (and obviously the obligatory bit of leopard). What are you most excited about rocking this A/W?

MY A/W MUST HAVES (AND A CHEEKY SPLURGE OR TWO)... 

Where to find: Alexy Platform Chelsea Boots (Topshop), Cable Jumper (Topshop), Mini Roller Hat (Topshop), Diego Cayanne Bag (Alexander Wang), Contrast sleeve army jacket (Topshop) nail varnish (essie) Arty Oval ring (YSL), nail varnish (essie), nail varnish (essie) USB Pyramid braclet (Juicy Couture), Wool coat with leather sleeves (Alexander Wang), Electric Blue bag (Celine), Basic velvet slipper (Zara), Wool blend mini dress (Alexander Wang), Sakouette flat leopard (Christian Louboutin), D-frame acetate sunglasses (Linda Farrow Luxe), Premium black fur cossack (Topshop), Galactic crystal tee (Topshop), MOTO black supersoft skinny leigh jeans (Topshop), Ladies Leopard print umbrella (Aspinal of London), Rockstud leather and calf hair gloves (Valentino), 'Yung Rupenzal' lipstick (MAC X Azealia Banks) , Liquid Eye liner (MAC), Studded Biker ankle boot (Zara), Knitted Brushed Mohair Jumper (Topshop), 3D skull bangle (Alexander Mcqueen)

Graduation 2012

The past three years have seen me complete an honours bachelor degree in Business and Management. I take life way too seriously so probably didn't experience college life to its fullest. I don't have any regrets though. I just knew that on graduation morning I wanted to savour every moment of the day because I realise that I am so privileged to have had an opportunity to go to college. At 23, I still have no idea what I want to do as a career though. I'm passionate about almost every aspect of my daily life- to what I wear, what I eat and who I see.

I have decided to start a blog because I think too much! I am going to treat it as a personal diary. Full of opinions and interests. My graduation seemed like an appropriate way to start the blog. I suppose a new chapter in my life but that sounds ridiculous cheesy! The name 'Leopard and Brut' comes from my obsessive love of leopard print (I try to incorporate it into outfits daily!!) and Brut is a tipple I enjoy (I only drink bubbly) - the name had a ring to it.

My blog is solely a personal diary- with excerpts on fashion/beauty/lifestyle/food! I hope you enjoy reading it as much a I hope to vent on it!

OOTD Prep and the day...

What I wore: shoes (Zara) dress (Zara) braclet (HM) nail polish (Essie)

I find it ever so hard to except my teeth in these photos (its a personal thing...),  yet my mum insisted on me smiling for the day, so in future be prepared for what I would call a pout!