Thrift Inspiration,Net-A-Porter Style

Stripes are so dominantly in trend this season, well when haven't they been for the last few?

I wanted to embrace stripes more, but as I have a few striped tees already, was ready for them in something different. Here is a pick of striped jackets available at Net-A-Porter:

DVF Mariner Jacket, £505

Oscar de la Renta cardigan, £1735

Carven Jacket, £550

Earlier this week I went thrift shopping on my last day of my holidays and Sense were holding a 'Everything for £1' sale. I was very pleased to pick up this gorgeous unstructured Agnes B striped jacket.

I think the best way to wear it will be most definitely with colours-I may well do block colour of my fuschia pink Gap tee and my cobalt blue Versace skinny jeans.

Will you be wearing colour blocking and or stripes this summer?

More Summer Inspiration from Marisota

I'm still being inspired by colours for summer and over at Marisota they have a great range of different brands of womens clothing and footwear. The company also have a good selection within their home, electrical and beauty ranges too.

I'm really liking their shoe range-it is really on trend for this coming season and there are different styles to suit, ranging from flats, to sandals, to sportswear to courts.

Here is a pick of my favourites:

Joanna Hope peep toe courts, £25

Viva la Diva peep toe courts, £30-so very vintage inspired!!

Henry James Bethany boots, £76.60

Joanna Hope flat sandal, £30

Marta Jonsson Gladiator sandal, £49-Love these!!!

Moda in Pelle Cherry courts, £59.95

So if you haven't already committed yourself to any summer wear yet, do check Marisota out!!

Vintage Faux Fur-My Teddy Bear Coat!!

My main find of last week was in my local Sue Ryder charity shop. I found this black faux fur vintage coat by French label Tissavel. What I like about it is the leatherette trim and silver studs, so typically vintage but something different from all the faux furs flying about this season.

The arms are 3/4 length and the coat is just above my knee, its a really snuggly coat and a bargain for only £7.95!

I now have faux furs in ivory, cream, beige, leopardprint, brown and black, lol!! I can't help it-I think with the cold weather we are having, I know I'll wear them all, so its nice to have virtually one for every day of the week.

What style item do you tend to repeat buy on?

The Handpicked Collection of Gift Ideas

When giving or receiving a gift, nowadays its so much more thoughtful and fun if the present received is something that has not only been recommended, but is something quite unique and different from what you would normally expect.

Over at Handpickedcollection.com, they have a wide range of gift ideas individually thought of for her, him, the kids, particular age groups and interests wise.

The company have an expert panel of 20 trendsetters who are involved with the hard work of sourcing and handpicking the gifts shown.The panel include journalists from publications like Harpers, In Style, Red and Company, and individuals who are involved with the UK's most innovative companies, so you are sure to be picking a most uniquely fun and different present which the recipient will really enjoy receiving.

Here are my favourite picks which I would love to use and receive-the sun lounger would be perfect for people watching in summer on the South Bank green by the London Eye and the tape measure would so be handy for my boot sale finds too!!

Sun Lounger, £24.95

Leather Boasting Envelope, £22

Cashmere Wristwarmers, £25.95

Cath Kidston Tape Measure, £4.95

Cocorose Satin Shoes, £34.95

Do check them out, they have some really fabulous hand picked gift ideas, whatever your age or interest!!!

Charity Shop Finds this week

Last week was my week off and I've had mixed fortunes on the charity shop find front, for a change after doing a wardrobe declutter, I've given away more than what I've bought! I'm really trying to buy items that I will use, love and keep long term, even if it means not buying quantities of stuff!

Well, my finds were this 60s camel leather handbag, made by a company called Maclaren in Norfolk, England. Its an ideal small bag to carry and will go with virtually any colour outfit.

I also found this perfect leopardprint 80s St Michaels (Marks & Spencer) chiffon style blouse, which I'll wear either tucked in or loose as a jacket sort of style. This was from the St Francis Hospice.

I found 'The Fashion Book' which was £1.80 and another Kate Moss book which was £2.75.

The weekend has been very wet and cold, so I'm pleased to have some reading material handy!!

Hope you all have a lovely Sunday, whatever you get upto!!