For Rainy Days

When the weather is milder and rain is not too far away, then a trenchcoat is a must have.

I picked up this Gap trenchcoat for £5 last spring on Ebay and it is an ideal cover up for showers

Have a great Sunday everyone!!

Thrift Inspiration, doing it the Plaid Way!!

Last spring, I picked up this brushed cotton plaid Topman shirt at Chigwell boot sale for only £1.50, little did I know then that plaid shirts were going to be in trend this winter!

They are a great all year rounder and can be worn as is, or layered over a polo neck for the colder days that are around right now.

Will you be into plaid this winter?

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Key Summer basics on the radar

I'm thinking of what I want for this summer already and so far not a big list but just key basics:

Faded denim mini skirt (this one is from Topshop)

Brown camisole vest top

Red camisole vest top

A couple more across the body bags

Blue denim waistcoat

Whats on your summer wishlist already, you might give me some more inspiration!!

Ahoy there!!

Couture Carrie has done a fantastic post on the upcoming nautical trend for Summer 09. For me, it is a great trend, ever since I was a girl, its been in and out of style and it is a great summer look.

The Telegraph have put together a lovely ensemble from Prada, APC and Chanel. This is a great outfit, navy jackets and white trousers are a stylish, popular choice to embrace this trend.

I thrifted a lovely George Rech vintage breton style jumper, which I will pair with my white Ralph Lauren jeans this spring and summer-how will you rock this trend?

Next Bargain!

The lovely Marian at House of Style received a lovely jumper from Next for Christmas and her pressie inspired me to go looking in Next in their winter sale. I hadn't been in there in a long time for purchases, it was my main haunt for clothes back in the 80s, particularly jumpers and smart tailored wear, so I was hoping I could nab a bargain.

I came across this jacket/cardigan on sale for £15 and what I like about it is how versatile it can be worn. Here I'm wearing it closed and open with jeans, but I would also wear it with a black bodycon dress and also with smart trousers too.

What bargains did you pick up in the sales this winter, or are you saving the pounds for a summer investment?