Thrift Inspiration, doing it Blazer Style!

Blazers are never out of style. I picked up this grey boyfriend style blazer for a mere £1 in a charity shop in East London last year.

Its ideal to wear in spring, with leggings or jeans and being a neutral colour, will go with anything.

There are some gorgeous blazers over at MyWardrobe.com, in a variety of lengths, colours and styles. If they are out of your price range, be inspired like me and go thrift yourself one for summer!
Elizabeth and James, £314

Twenty8Twelve, £239




Paul Smith, £341

McQ, £439


Better still, I'm sure if you raid your closet (or your mums) you'll find a hidden gem lurking-good luck!!

My Favourite Things in Topshop

Topshop have added some lovely pieces to their Boutique range and their latest designer collaberation with Marios Schwab is soo covetable-I want all these pieces, LOL!! Click on my links to check out all Topshops latest items available online now!

Boutique sweatshirt, £35

Boutique Skull Patch Vest, £45





Marios Schwab, £55


Marios Schwab, £60

Thrift Inspiration- Gigi Style!!

Browsing Net-A-Porter over the weekend, I came across these delicious leather offerings, which although out of my price range are very inspirational and gorgeous for this summer:

Maje, £215

Roberto Cavalli, £2545
Balmain, £4050

The lovely Gigi at A Tale of Two Styles has successfully customised a gorgeous leather vest-read her funny story of how she made it and see how gorgeous she looks in it-totally bang on trend for the summer and she shows what can be done with items you think you no longer like or want anymore!!

A fabulous contest from Danz!!

CONTEST INFO

Fatal Attraction 2 Fashion and Chickdowntown are teaming up to give away Rachel Leigh's awesome Sex and the City-inspired studded belt (valued at US$150) to one lucky reader.

All you have to do is come up with the most creative outfit using only this belt and other items from Chickdowntown.

You can use anything you like to put together this outfit whether it's a Photoshop collage or using Polyvore to assemble the items - you can even draw it if you want!

Just make sure to mention which items you've used when sending in your entry.

Contest is open only to resident of the U.S and ends 12 A.M ET on March 12, 2009.

Check out the link below to enter or for more details.

http://fatalfashionattraction.blogspot.com/2009/02/win-rachel-leighs-sex-and-city-inspired.html

Good luck to all those who enter!!!

Motivatation to declutter and to keep things too!

Hi everyone!!

I've not been spending as much whilst thrifting as I did last year. The things I've bought so far in 2009 combine rare designer finds (such as the Issey Miyake jacket and the Wale Adeyemi graffiti skirt), trend items for summer (denim mini skirt, leather skirt, 80s style pastel floral bodycon top) and things I just saw and immediately fell in love with (green Eiffel Tower purse and Moroccan leather belt).

So, when things are coming in and overfilling the drawers and wardrobe, a declutter is in order.

I've decided not to part with any of my vintage and designer goodies, they have their place in my wardrobe and won't be parted with. Inspired by the gorgeous WendyB, I've realised I need to keep hold of my good quality items, as I have regretted giving quite a few things over the years.

It does pay to invest in designer, good quality items, be it by thrifting, sample sales, sales in general or Ebay. Check out this article in the Guardian of famous ladies who have items still going strong after 10-15 years!

My high street stuff that I've had enough of now is ready for a new home and thats what gets sorted out.

A couple of weeks ago, I gave my sister in law my faux fur lilac Jasper Conran jacket, a black Mango leather blazer and a navy heart print Jaeger blazer.

Well, to say she was pleased is an understatement-I received a phone call of thanks, a text of thanks and a Thank You card of thanks!!

This really motivated me to sort out more of my stuff for her-when its appreciated like that, its a great incentive to give more and declutter at the same time too!

So, I sorted out a nice bag for her which included 3 cardis, 1 jumper, 2 pairs of trousers, a dress and 3 pashmina scarves.

How often do you declutter and do your unwanted items head straight for the bin, charity shop or family and friends?