Must Haves In Your Wardrobe

A new book written by Elle magazine's fashion director Nina Garcia, gives her opinions on the pieces that are viewed as must haves for your wardrobe.

I've picked some of my favourites that I own and also that I would like to own!!

Animal Print
Leopardprint is my absolute favourite of the bunch.

Boyfriend cardigan
A great cosy item thats in trend for autumn and winter.

Brooches
A great accessory-try wearing it in unexpected ways, on a headband or hat or a bag.

Cowboy Boots
Better if they're 'roughed up' first!

Denim jacket
Not meant to be worn with more denim!

Fur
Fake it or go for a real vintage if inclined!

Jeans
Always In Style

Leather trousers
The tighter and skinnier, the better!

Little Black Dress
A definite must have for all seasons

Old Concert T Shirt
A great must have, that I currently don't have!

Pearl Necklace
Thanks to my generous mum in law, I now have this in my wardrobe

Statement Necklace
If in doubt, head straight over to WendyB!!

Tuxedo Jacket
Great dressed up or dressed down

Vintage
Say no more, the best for a one off unique piece of style and fashion


Wishlist Items
I would like at some point-a denim skirt, chestnut brown vintage leather bag, more sequins.

Whats your immediate must have or on your wishlist?

Now Its Cold Outside..........

Hi everyone!!

I was browsing the Guardian online fashion pages and came across this article. Titled 'The Thrift Guide-How to stop Shopping', I was intrigued and put off at the same time-who wants more stuff about the credit crunch shoved under their noses?

Anyhow, click on my link to read the whole article if interested. But the main reason I've pulled some of these suggestions, is now winter is drawing in, I no longer have my boot sales to look forward to at weekends and really wanted some alternative things to do, instead of hitting the shops and charity shops all the time. I don't really have hobbies as such, although I do enjoy thrifting very much. Even that gets boring after a while, though.

So, from the list here are some real contenders of how I may spend my spare time:

Knit-Funnily enough, sorting through the cupboards this morning, I came across a bag full of wool (and hopefully knitting needles!). I knitted like mad when I was 16, but after a few jumpers done, the novelty wore off and never returned-until now!

Charity Shops-yes, once in a while, won't hurt-I am contradicting myself, I know!! But I ultimately know, I do need that fix once a week to check out any potential goodies.

Leave your gym-Well, I can't leave it as I never joined in the first place, but getting dressed up warmly and going for a nice, brisk walk sounds the order of the day (not every day, but some!)

Then some of my own ideas, not on the list:

Learn to use my inherited Singer sewing machine-My Ossie is still languishing, waiting to be rehemmed and brought back to its former glory. A year on, I've still not found a decent seamstress to undertake this job-so why not do it myself? The machine needs to come out of the loft soon and a friend has kindly said she will teach me the basics, so I'm looking forward to this.

Crochet-I've always been intrigued by this and may well indulge in learning how to do this too.

Start Reading again-I really enjoyed reading when I was younger, but have never really got back into it again. I think my charity shop trips can fund a few must reads........

Watch DVDs and Videos more often-Now is the time to catch up on that SATC box set-again, or indulge in some kids movies-I love Toy Story and Home Alone!!

Enjoy some of my husbands cooking concoctions-when we are all hungry and bored, we think of some yummy things for Chris to rustle up in the kitchen-he cooks, we eat, I don't need to be in the kitchen, haha!!

Whats your best ideas for passing time-staying in bed all day sounds good too, LOL!!

A Shout Out for Ossie Clark on T4

Hi everyone!! Hope you are enjoying your Sunday! I've been indulging in a bit of TV earlier and flicking through, I noticed on Channel 4 a program I hadn't watched before, called Frock Me on T4. I thought I'd check it out, as it promised some vintage goodies.

The show is hosted by the the hottest young people of the moment-Alexa Chung and Henry Holland, the designer. I was very excited to see an interview with Leah Wood, who had brought in a selection of her vintage wardrobe and of course, it included a lovely purple number by the master himself, Ossie Clark!!

Alexa getting to grip with the Ossie Clark

The Ossie Clark number is the purple one in the middle, next to it is Leah Woods gold sequin vintage number by Roberto Cavalli

Leah Wood, daughter of Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood and Jo Wood, whose attic is raided by Leah for her vintage pieces

Next up was a selection of Terry De Havilland vintage and new shoes-exquisite platforms that are still in style today

Then more Ossie!! Thanks Chris, for getting these pictures, any longer and I'd of missed them!!

They were advocating how Ossie Clark is the vintage master of the era. Also, if you are soo lucky to find one, be it by thrifting the charity shops or boot sales, then hang on to it for dear life, even if its too small-thanks Henry!!

This one is also an original Ossie Clark, with a Celia Birtwell print-maybe it was Alexas or Leahs!

I love a shout out for Ossie Clark, its great how young girls really appreciate the cut and style of his work and want to grab a piece of the action-check out Ebay if this has whetted your appetite!

SJP-Is she hot, or not?

I love Sarah Jessica Parker and her alter ego, Carrie.

Seen here at the Chanel Mobile Art Exhibition, she is in 2 tone tights.

I personally am not overkeen, especially for me. But do you think she 'Carries' it off??

Will you be cool or cosy?

In the Daily Mail a couple of weeks ago, UK Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman wrote about the essential leather jacket as an investment buy and I quote "If you have to make a choice, I would probably pass on a new winter coat, stick with what you already have and buy a leather jacket instead."

Well, I'm not sure she would be saying that if the article was printed this week, as its been really cold and chilly and if you haven't got a decent winter coat or jacket, you're not going to make do with what you've got and splurge on a leather jacket.

I browsed the Dorothy Perkins website earlier for 2 reasons-one was because I've not been on it before and secondly because I thrifted a great little as new Dorothy Perkins brown padded parka jacket today for £5, so I wanted to see if it was online. Well, it wasn't but is very similiar to the cream jacket, but without the buttons.

So, as I love style but I'm not cool enough to rock the leather jacket in this cold spell of weather, here are some cosy, stylish jackets available online at Dorothy Perkins now-click on my link to see their offerings.

Black Ruche Seam Jacket, £25

Cream jacket, £40

Grey wool jacket, £50

Navy Military jacket, £50


Have a great weekend everyone and for those who participate, Happy Halloween!!