Ciao ♥
Wow... where do I even begin?!
If you've been around since the early days, you might have noticed that things have been a little quiet around here. Actually, very quiet, considering it's been almost ten years since I last published a post. Yep, almost ten years!
Somehow, despite disappearing for all that time, this blog is still getting 10k+ views every month. I genuinely have no idea how or why, but I'm certainly not complaining. It's also slightly surreal knowing that people have still been stumbling across my old posts while I've been completely absent. It's almost as though this little corner of the internet has been carrying on without me.
I never thought I'd be sitting here typing away at another blog post, but I've felt compelled to come back for a while now. I've thought about blogging on and off over the years, and there have been plenty of times when I've opened up this little corner of the internet and wondered whether I should start writing again. Life got busy, priorities changed, and somehow a few months away turned into a few years... and then suddenly, here we are, almost a decade later.
It's actually quite strange sitting here writing a post again, but there's something strangely comforting about coming back to something that once felt so familiar. I've missed having this little space to chat about the things I love.
I'm not going to make any big promises about how often I'll post or exactly what this blog is going to become. For now, I'm just happy to be here again, and hopefully some of you will be happy to see me back too.
So, here I am! What better way to make a comeback than with a little chat about autumn fashion?
As much as I love the warmer months, there's something about autumn that always gets me excited. Maybe it's the cosy evenings, chunky knits and, of course, all the autumnal coffee orders. I'm a sucker for a pumpkin spice latte, but my colleague recently introduced me to the Cinnamon Bun Latte from Blank Street and I absolutely love it. If you haven't tried it yet, add it to your next coffee order.
There's one particular print I've been spotting everywhere lately, and I have a feeling you're going to be seeing a lot more of it... Deer print 🦌🤎
Yep, you read that right. Move over leopard, because there’s a new animal print in town.
Also known as Bambi or fawn print, this woodland-inspired pattern is set to be a big one for autumn 2026. Unlike leopard print, which can sometimes feel quite bold and in-your-face, deer print is much softer and more understated.
If you're imagining cartoon Bambi all over a jumper, don't worry, it's much more sophisticated than that. What I like most about the trend is how easy it is to wear. The neutral tones work with pieces you probably already have in your wardrobe, while the print itself feels a little more subtle than some of the bolder animal prints we've seen dominate fashion over the years.
A deer-print jacket or coat would look gorgeous with straight-leg jeans, a simple white tee and brown boots. Very simple, very autumn, and exactly the sort of outfit I'd happily wear on repeat.
Not quite ready to commit to a full-on coat? Accessories are probably the easiest way to dip your toe into the trend. A handbag, pair of ballet flats or even a scarf can add just enough print to an otherwise simple outfit without feeling like you've gone all-out.
I think one of the reasons deer print is going to be so popular is because it's actually really wearable. Tory Burch was one of the designers to bring the deer-inspired print to the runway, and it hasn't taken long for the trend to start filtering down to the high street.
If you're anything like me, you'll probably want to try the trend without spending a fortune. Thankfully, you don't need to break the bank to get the look. I've already started spotting deer print across the high street, so there are plenty of ways to try it without committing to a designer price tag.
Personally, I'm officially giving deer print my seal of approval for autumn 2026. It's cute, feminine, a little bit different and, most importantly, really easy to style.
What do you guys think? Are you a fan of the deer-print trend, or will you be sticking to leopard?
Ciao ♥ Xx
