After a hot and steamy September, the weather is about to take a down turn. By now you've probably deliberated about putting the central heating on and giving in to wearing opaque tights to cover up chilly bare legs. Your skin may feel drier and layering will soon become an essential for the daily commute. This may sound all dreary and dark but actually it's the best excuse for staying indoors.

Wallow in a warm bath before bedtime and cocoon yourself in cashmere and wool by day. Now that doesn’t sound so bad after all, does it?