Cheap as chips-Primark belts

Well, there was nothing doing in H&M, New Look, Miss Selfridge or the charity shops for studded belts-these are what I got from Primark. They are so surprisingly cheap for accessories-the Topshop belt for £25 is leather (although partially) I know, but the corset belt in the top of the picture was only £3 and is a great alternative, I think!! I like the bottom one too, this was only £2 and I can wear it with dresses, jumpers and cardis in winter.

This is what I'm after!!

Well, I'm on the hunt later for a black studded belt-this one below is curently on sale at Topshop for £25. Knowing me, I'd rather get something a lot cheaper-I'll be sure to let you know how I get on!! I'm going to check out H&M, Primark, Miss Selfridge, New Look, so hopefully I'll find one! Have a great weekend everybody!!

Topshop Leather and Elastic Studded belt, £25-yum yum!!

Running in the family

Beyonce, with her Bracher Emden!!

As you all know, I do love thrifting in the charity shops and at the boot sales. I'm not the only one in the family, my lovely mum in law, goes to the boot sale every Sunday without fail and regularly checks out the charity shops. If she sees an unusual brand, she will generally ring us so we can check it out on google for more information. She has a great eye, particularly for jewellery and has hunted out gold, silver and platinum pieces on quite a few occasions.

Anyway, we got a phone call last week, saying she had thrifted a lovely evening bag by Bracher Emden and had I heard of it? Well, I thought I knew most bag brands, but not this one, so off to google to check it out. Well, here is the lovely one she thrifted-the picture doesn't do it justice, as the swarovski crystals and the stunning details are so sparkly and gorgeous:

I was very surprised to read that Bracher Emden is quite a luxury brand, chosen by celebrities including Eva Longoria Parker and Beyonce as handbags of choice. They are also all handmade and custom made, to add to their uniqueness:

Well, I thought I'd share the most important piece of information with you all-it was only £3 from the Salvation Army charity shop-wowser, bargain of the century, me thinks!!!

Roadtesting the leather

After being so undecisive about the black leather jacket, I decided to roadtest it Saturday and Sunday to see if I wanted it permanently. Well luckily for me the weather both days warranted a jacket and for such a casual outfit, a black leather fitted the bill.

Black leather jacket, £3.49 Salvation Army Charity Shop with Comme Des Garcons t shirt, £1 boot sale and Gap black skinny cords, £3.49 Help The Aged Charity Shop.

It's in my wardrobe permanently now, as it was really handy for the rubbish weather we are experiencing at the moment!!

Nie Nie Auction-Bid for your own Diana Necklace

As you are aware I was over the moon to finally own my Diana Ring from the gorgeous Wendy Brandes.

Please, please click on my title link as she is currently auctioning a Diana Necklace, with proceeds going to the Stephanie Nielson Fund. Stephanie and her husband were terribly injured in a small plane crash last month and there are very kind bloggers who are doing their best to raise money for her fund.

This beautiful Diana necklace can be yours-BID NOW!!!

Please go straight over to Wendy, who has dedicated a post to the auction and will fully explain how you can be a proud owner-like me-of a gorgeous piece of Diana jewellery and helping the Stephanie Nielson Fund in the process.

UPDATED TO ADD-THE MORE YOU BID, THE MORE YOU GET!! CHECK IT OUT, THAT'S THE DEAL FROM WENDY!!