Where we went.........

As its the summer hols for me and the boys, we went to Clacton on the East coast for a few days and despite the gloomy weather, we had a really great time:

Robert had great fun on all the rides and arcade games on the Pier

What a handsome young man, lol!!

We all had fun having a paddle in the sea and Chris wouldn't be without his skateboard-except here, lol!!

Of course, I can't go anywhere without checking out the local charity shops for a bargain-I found this cream Topshop tux in excellent condition for only £3!!

I also bagged a 70s vintage floral dress, a floral chiffon blouse by Jeff Banks Studio, an aqua denim mini skirt by Gap, Dorothy Perkins black ski pants and a vintage cream sleeveless jumper by Chelsea Girl-everything came to £15, not bad huh!!

So everyone was happy-glad to be back though, nothing like sleeping in your own bed!!

Black Lace for next season

Like Leopardprint, Lace is another trend that is forever in favour and is back in trend for next season, as showcased in Septembers UK Elle:

Sorry for the crap picture, but I had to show you this find from last month-a strappy lace shift vintage dress-maybe from the 80s, possibly 90s. It was only £2.95 from my local Cancer Research charity shop and I can wear it with a black cardi or black leather biker jacket.

Will you be investing in any lace for next season?

Thrift Inspiration, Leopardprint Style

This post follows many others to show how leopardprint continues to thrive in this and the next season to come, with D&G offering one of my favourite designer choices at Matches Fashion:

D&G leopardprint dress, Matches Fashion, £1125

The new UK Elle also showcases this forever stylish trend, popular in a multitude of colourways.

So, on my latest thrifting trip, I was pleased to find this chiffon leopardprint blouse by Star, Julien McDonalds diffusion line at Debenhams. It was only £3.50 at the Sense charity shop and I knew I just had to have it:

Is leopardprint appealing to your wild side this coming season?

Back to basics-Chic, Minimal, Ladylike-The New It Bags

In Elle UK's own words, 'The IT bag is back- but more refined, without the hardware and the hype.'

Well, depending on your budget, take inspiration from these gorgeous offerings that are about for the new season from Net-A-Porter and if money were no object and I wasn't fortunate enough to have my own version of this classic style, I would go for the YSL:

Chloe Pouch, £290

Lanvin Happy Large, £1355

YSL Chyc, £1240

This seasons most coveted, the Celine Classic Box Bag

My own Chanel Classic-Vintage Chic at its minimal best and just waiting to be used for the new season!!

Will you be doing Ladylike Chic with a classic flap bag this coming season?

Rock Style for under £5

Last month I found this Christian Audigier tee for only £1.60 in the British Heart Foundation. So I paired with this black denim mini, also from the same charity shop for only £2.99.

The sandals were gifted, so all in all an outfit for less than a fiver!!

What has been your best bargain this summer?