New York, New York!

Saturday's charity shop bargain was this rocking DKNY 'New York-Be What You Want To Be' white vest, from my local Sue Ryder charity shop-it so reminds me of where my favourite blogger is, Wendy Brandes!!

DKNY New York white vest £3.45, Sue Ryder

Boot Sale Sunday

Today, just myself and Christopher headed for Dunton boot sale. First bargain of the day was the Cream colour Celia Birtwell bag, seen below middle for 50p. Then I found bargains for Christopher-a New York Knicks 1999 t-shirt for £1.50 and an Ecko t-shirt, also £1.50. No more for me was found, so we headed up to Stevensons Farm in Basildon.

Just need to get the blue one now!

At Stevensons, I found a Miss Selfridge sleeveless linen navy jacket for 50p and this Michelle Lowe Holder for Topshop (her collection of May 2006) was also 50p. Robert was treated to a whole tin of marbles for 10p.

Michelle Lowe Holder for Topshop-May 2006

Coffee and Cream

Before I depart for my first morning coffee, I thought I would post my creamy offerings. I have yet to wear this super bargain, which I got from Help The Aged for £5 last summer.

Nicole Farhi cream leather coat

Pepe London beige military style fitted cropped jacket

The jacket above was from PDSA for £3.99, which also hasn't been worn yet-roll on summer, please!!

Kate Moss for TopShop

I think this is really cute-I love the tattoo print!

Currently for sale on Topshop's website £60.

Declutter Morning

I decided this morning to go through all my clothes, bags and shoes to decide what could stay and what could go. It was certainly a revelation, as in the process of trying things on, I found out my boob size has definitely increased! This is good news for me, as I have for my teenage and adult life been virtually flat chested. I had sort of noticed in the last couple of months, but wearing winter clothes I could not be certain. Three of my summer dresses, were totally unwearable, including the floral maxi dress I posted a couple of days ago!

So the decluttering pile consists of three dresses, one skirt, five bags, two sandals, one jumper, one cardigan and one top. The one good thing about charity shopping and buying from boot sales is that a lot of these items were no where near the retail price, so I can afford to be fussy and choosy about what I keep or give away. My loss is going to be my local charity shops gain, thankfully. I wanted to cull my bags, so I'm unlikely to top these up-but I really want to find some special vintage items (particularly Ossie Clark, Jean Muir, Yves Saint Laurent or Lee Bender-if I'm lucky!).

I always feel better after a declutter, as I am trying to have the philosophy of 'only keep it if you love it!' So, practically all the items in my wardrobe are loved and wanted (until they don't fit anymore!) T-shirts and certain jeans will always be 'disposables', but I want to try and buy quality and keep it, long term.