Topshop Waistcoats and Gilets

I love browsing different sites for thrift inspiration. I was after a warm gilet, but not a totally fur one or a puffa padded one. I browsed Topshop and got some great inspiration from these gorgeous ones, currently available online:

Mongolian Sheepskin Gilet, £85

Tailored Waistcoat, £40

The lovely Marian at House of Style is wearing a customised waistcoat very similiar to the grey one-check it out, as this is a great diy project which Marian shows to be very stylish indeed!



Leather hooded waistcoat, £60

Leather biker gilet, £75

So, armed with an idea of what I wanted on my thrift trip today, I was pleased to score a lovely fur and denim padded Topshop gilet for £3.99. I also got a leather mini skirt, £2.99, to wear with opaque tights, flat boots and a winter woollie jumper or cardi.

I'll update with piccys in the week, as our camera is out of action at the moment!! Hope you are all having a great weekend!

London Bloggers-Charity Jumble Sale This Weekend!

Gwyneth Paltrow has launched this evening a charity jumble sale-Rumble In The Jungle, which is open all weekend!!

Click on my link to take you to the Marie Claire article, which gives you more details.

It is a 3 day sale, from today, at the Truman Brewery, Brick Lane and entry is only £2!!

Any of you who are fortunate to go, please share your goodies with the rest of us, haha!!

Everyone, have a fabulous weekend, whatever you get up to, shopping or not!!

I'm still debating whether I will go-purely for a window shop, if I do!!

Top Knits from Topshop

Following on from my post yesterday on top knits, I thought I'd post my favourites currently at Topshop-my favourite is the first one!

Black tabard, £35

Grey cherry cardigan, £35

Red short sleeve cardigan, £35




Pink bow jumper, £30

Blue knitted frill dress, £55

Striped cardigan, £35

Top Tips for Lovely Knits

Browsing the Times earlier, I came across this article, which gives some great tips for dressing up knitwear this Autumn.

I think this is the time all of us will be stocking up not only on scarves, hats, gloves and tights, but always some statement knits in the form of jumpers, cardigans, dresses, waistcoats (vests) and even leggings.

What knitwear are you investing in this winter?

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?