Many UK Vogue readers may be aware that earlier this year, Alexandra Shulman, UK editor, decided to bring back a very popular feature that ran from the seventies called 'More Dash Than Cash'.
It managed and still does, to show stylish ways of dressing and offers clothes and accessories at affordable prices, based on designer trends of the season.
So at the weekend, when I was browsing the charity shops, I had decided to steer clear of clothes and look at the books and DVDs and I found this!!
Its around 20 years old, but the style advice in general is still relevant today as back then and there are some wonderful photos of Naomi, Cindy and Linda doing their thing back in the days!!
There is a lot of useful quotes and advice, one favourite part is 'Spacecraft', the section for keeping all your valued pieces. It reads: 'A wardrobe should be no idle consideration: it should be as much a pleasure as any other piece of furniture in the home. Treasure it, buy it presents, really make it an issue. That way, you'll relish time spent in its company and be encouraged to experiment with it's contents.'
Also: 'What Makes a Great Wardrobe? Versatility is the key word, which means having clothes that cope with every situation, so you don't have to rush out to buy something new the minute an invitation drops through the letterbox. The aim is to extract the maximum of looks from the minimum of clothes with the least possible effort and expense. A clever wardrobe has limitless permutations; will accommodate all the new clothes you do buy and can be worn even when fashion changes.'
One piece of advice I need to act on more often is 'So long as something is beautiful, it doesn't matter when you wear it' Lucinda Chambers, Fashion Director, British Vogue.
Lastly, a quote from Ines De La Fressange, who only last week was voted by 'Le Figaro' The most chic woman in Paris: "I always buy the same things: navy blazers, navy and green sweaters, black turtlenecks, men's jackets, twin sets, white shirts, black pants and black ballerina pumps. Crazy things like plastic shirts, orange jackets and silver pants I end up givng away unworn". LOL, I think most of us have been guilty of something similiar!!
If you fancy a blast from the past and grabbing your own copy, then
Amazon are selling it too, for less than a fiver, its well worth the read!!
It really was a good bargain-£65 and yes, I know for me that I don't generally spend this sort of money, I think for a High Street coat which is a wool blend was really good value for money.
