You possibly already know that accessories are like catnip to me - the perfect quick fix mood lifter and always a retail therapy fallback when funds don't allow for a full on style splurge. An InStyle email dropped in my inbox yesterday, choc full of beautiful goodies to bring a touch of spring to your wardrobe...

Having discovered Eileen Fisher last year when they launched their two UK stores in Covent Garden and Marylebone, I was thrilled when they came to my rescue to help with an outfit for the Marie Claire Blog & Twitter Awards in January. For me, the words awards and ceremony bring to mind an evening venue and sequins - this is because I live in la-la Oscar Red Carpet land...

Winter is the season of accessory add on's. Before I leave the house for the school run I add on hat, scarf and gloves at the very least. Throw in a change of weather and you can include umbrella, wellies and on rare occasions, snow boots. You can forget the handbag as there's no room for arm candy when you're chasing an energetic six year old down the street on her three wheeled, pink scooter. Then there's the matter of being a woman of many coats. I don't have that many though Mr OLS will possibly disagree with me on that. Previous purchases have been justified with the words "rain", "snow", "smart" and "casual" among others. You have to cover your bases.