ThriftMyStyle with Vintage and Preloved Jackets and Blazers

Summer and Transitional Jackets and Blazers in key basic neutral colours for a perfect capsule wardrobe 

Hi everyone! I think this post is a long overdue one from me- I really do love a blazer!

My Summer favourite, year in and year out ALWAYS consists of a good quality blazer or jacket- preferably vintage or preloved in a key colour that I know will last me for seasons to come. You can't go wrong with having a few in your wardrobe- they can either transition for Autumn or be kept again for the following Summer!

This first blazer is one I found eleven years ago- check my original post 'Ferretti and Frills' from August 2009! Its definitely one of my all time favourite finds and I always wear it every Summer. A navy blazer is a must and this one by Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti has stood the test of time in quality and style in my wardrobe for sure! I really love the longer length and double breasted style and this style never dates, so timeless and classic in cut and colour:

This next blazer was bought a couple of years ago and was found in the same Salvation Army charity shop as the one above, its a Calvin Klein steel grey light wool blazer and was £3.99.

When I thrift a blazer I always try and source either designer names or brands with a high natural material content, such as wool, silk or linen.

If you can find a good quality well made jacket that covers these bases you will have a piece that will have longevity in your wardrobe and be a keeper for many years to come! This Calvin Klein one has a white striped lining on the arms so I do like to fold them up sometimes for that relaxed 90s Summer vibe!

This Jaeger beige linen vintage blazer was also £3.99 and I found this in a charity shop last year. It's a go to jacket for wearing with shorts or a mini skirt as it is a longer length style and again I like to wear it with the sleeves pushed up. This one is unlined and a perfect cover up over a cami or a new trend season vest top and I do think a neutral colour is a must for any Summer wardrobe.

Viewers of my Instagram page will know that I purchased this Gerry Weber tobacco brown linen blazer from ebay earlier this month. I've never really worn brown much, but have really embraced this tonal colour this season and it really is a great colour to have in a neutral colour capsule wardrobe as it goes with so much. This classic single breasted style works well with jeans and floral or plain coloured summer dresses. I love ebay for preloved items- this was just £4.99 with postage and a key tip for finding a bargain is to check 'ending soonest' in your chosen colour and size, that's how I won this one!

This last jacket was a fabulous find a couple of weeks ago from my local Cancer Research charity shop- it was on the 50p rail! I love the shorter length of this black linen jacket from Marks and Spencer, it makes a change from the oversized or longer length jackets that I already have in my wardrobe. I do actually own a few black jackets but I didn't have a linen one, so for 50p I couldn't leave it behind!

A good quality blazer really does pull an outfit together and it's amazing what can be found in your local charity or thrift shops and also from the boot sale too! As I've said before, look for ones with a high natural material content, that is a neutral colour and style and choose styles that are either longer and shorter to mix and match well with pieces already in your wardrobe!

What are your favourite Summer styles, are jackets on your radar too? 

Relaxed Vibes with Femme Luxe- Sweatshirt and Cycling Shorts

Summer Loungewear chosen for Comfort and Style!!

Hi everyone!! I'm totally defaulting to loungewear for my current staycation! I won't be flying away anytime soon but if I was I would definitely be choosing these key pieces from Femme Luxe for travelling and relaxing.

The current obsession of cycling shorts has not abated and when I saw these high waisted ribbed cycling shorts I knew I had to go for all the neutral colourways on offer!

To complement the different colours I've chosen this neutral sand sweatshirt to go with the shorts- picking an oversized style means style and comfort come first and I have an easy trend led uniform for Summer days that are that bit cooler!

These sage colour shorts are a trendy pop of neutral colour that give an understated nod to a no fuss, 

minimalistic summer vibe:

I love the camel cycling shorts and can easily see me wearing these with an oversized blazer and simple white tee if I wanted a more stylish daytime look for lunching with the girls or for going on a shopping trip! 

I really love wearing my tie dye t shirt and pairing it with the black ribbed cycling shorts is such a fun fashion forward look for trips to the park or relaxing in the garden.

If cycling shorts aren't your thing- Femme Luxe do a great range of shorts in different colours and styles to suit all tastes and budgets!

I'm really enjoying choosing neutral pieces that are adding to my favourite colour pallettes for Summer- beiges, greens, white and black are so easy to mix and match and are great tonal choices for having a versatile mix and match wardrobe!

Thanks to Femme Luxe- as usual the quality and choice are spot on and I've really enjoyed styling these pieces which I know will have longevity in my loungewear wardrobe!

Choosing Summer Neutrals with Femme Luxe

My Favourite Colour Pallettes for Lounging or Working Out in Style!

Hi everyone! So the heatwave has disappeared for the forseeable future and with this in mind, my choice of loungewear and activewear is geared towards cropped styles and cycling shorts- a perfect combination for those cooler days.

I chose black cycling shorts as a Summer style staple- not only are they stylish and comfortable, they really are ideal for any active or restful activity that I decide to do this season!

Not just that, but they've always been a favourite of mine and are especially on trend this Summer. I've teamed them with a black oversize tee and this is a perfect fashion forward choice of outfit for me- ensuring I keep cool in a casual chic style! 

So I'm pretty obsessed with the Estelle Boxy Loungewear set-the team at Femme Luxe have got this 2 piece co-ordinate outfit on point for style, comfort and in this gorgeous camel colour, it really ticks all the boxes for the colour pallette I'm aspiring to this Summer! Whether you want a neutral colour or something more bolder or brighter, Femme Luxe have a great range to choose from!

I already have this in black and grey and I recommend it if you're after a loungewear set that will look good for a shopping trip, travelling or relaxing at home. 

There's nothing more cosier on cooler Summer days than a cropped hoodie and this one really fits well and is true to size-that;s what I really like about Femme Luxe pieces, I can order my size and be reassured I'll get the perfect fit!

I opted for the khaki cycling shorts to go with the hoodie- I love the tonal colour combination and this outfit will be ideal for when I'm doing yoga or going for a stroll around the park.

If cycling shorts aren't your thing- Femme Luxe do a great range of shorts in different colours and styles to suit all tastes and budgets!

The cropped hoodie is really stylish and on trend and the sand colour means it will go with so much already in my wardrobe- denim shorts or jeans or  loungewear joggers.

What colours and styles are you opting for this Summer? By choosing a few key items in neutral colours, I'm building a lovely capsule wardrobe in a colour pallette that I can mix and match with effortless styling and ease!

Thanks to the team at Femme Luxe for letting me style these versatile and fashionable pieces that I'm really looking forward to wearing!

Thrift My Style with Summer Linen

My Charity Shop Haul this week including other Summer Items!

Hi everyone! I was so happy to see the opening of the charity shops earlier this week, so with this in mind, I did a declutter and took a few things for donation.

 Now is the ideal time being post lockdown to have a good sort out and to have a trying on session too. I've actually sorted another bag of donations these past couple of days due to not trying stuff on before which now does not fit or is making room for newer pieces I've either thrifted or bought.

I've also put some things on eBay too-check them out if you fancy!!

So on my wishlist has been neutral items for Summer and although I don't need a new bag I really couldn't resist this as it ticks all the boxes- neutral style, linen look inspired and for only £2 it was such a good bargain I couldn't not get it!

It's ideal for shopping trips, beach days or any summer awayday- it's a very versatile size and very lightweight to use- if I go on holiday it will be a perfect travelling companion and can also fit effortlessly into luggage too:

Another couple of bargains from later last week were this pure linen pink Marks and Spencer Blouse for just £3.50 and these white linen Marks and Spencer trousers for £3!!

I always look to size up on linen as it looks so much more classic and chic to be loose fitting- so I was especially happy to find both of these in bigger sizes to oversize my outfit choices:

Linen is a practical and chic option for Summer and if you buy quality items it will last you for summers to come. I do try and thrift good high street pieces for longevity in my wardrobe and you generally can't go wrong with M&S!

Two other finds from earlier in the week were a Laura Ashley linen tee and a pair of tailored linen trousers in traditional linen colours.

The M&S tailored trousers were only £1 from Sense charity shop and again these were a size larger which fit me really well!

I really love this Laura Ashley linen tee- it was £4 and I especially love the embroidery detail too! This will look great dressed up or down with denim for a casual summer chic look.  

Both pieces really launder and iron well- again a good sign of buying quality preloved high street items.

This chambray blouse by TU for Sainsburys was only £1 from Sense and is a piece that will go with shorts, skirts and denim for Summer. Chambray is a perfect Summer option, softer and lighter than traditional denim, it easily goes with anything for an easy Summer outfit choice: 

I do love sportswear pieces and I couldn't leave these Adidas shorts behind from Barnados charity shop for just £4! Ideal for lounging or yoga or walking, these will last for ages and are a timeless piece of sports fashion:

If you check out my Instagram- thriftmystyledotcom then you can also see the cute preloved Topshop black slip dress I found for just £6 too!

It's certainly been a winning week of thrifting and charity shop finds for me! What is on your summer wishlist? I have always tended to gravitate towards floral for Summer but am enjoying looking for different things like plain colours and linen- what is your Summer style?

Capsule Wardrobe Weekend Styling with Femme Luxe

Choosing key pieces to have a casually styled weekend away!

Hi everyone! Now Lockdown is getting less restricted, plans are afoot for a cheeky weekend away in the next few weeks if the weather and lockdown continues to go well! 

With this in mind, I decided to choose some stylish sets and t shirts from Femme Luxe, who have some really cute and fashionable choices for dressing up or down!

So part of my capsule weekend away wardrobe would definitely include this soft and ever so comfortable 'Maria' grey loungewear tracksuit for my down time in between sightseeing and going out for lunch and dinner. 

This two piece is excellent value for money and I think it looks so much more expensive than what it actually is!! If you're on the hunt for 'the' perfect loungewear suit- consider this one- it also comes in different colours too:

This is a really great two piece which is already a firm favourite of mine and is ideal for comfortable travelling, whether that's in the car, on the train or flying!! It's very light and easy to wear and I sized up for a more looser, classic fit and feel.

This next outfit choice is a definite winner for me for a day of sightseeing and running around- I really love the casual chic vibes of this 'Veda' lilac tie dye t shirt paired with denim cut offs- this is a really easy and fashionable daytime look to achieve and if I'm by the coast I'll pair it with flip flops or if I'm in town or sightseeing then I would slip on a pair of trainers for feeling comfortable:

This next outfit choice is ideal if you want a quick and easy daytime to evening look- just switch trainers to a pair of metallic slides and your ready for an evening dinner, drinks at the bar or a coast walk along the marina! A black top for me is an ideal transition piece for day to evening dressing:

  

The 'Ooh La La' slogan t-shirt with a short denim skirt has really summer chic vibes and 

is a look I'm really enjoying wearing at the moment! This t-shirt can also be worn oversized with leggings and even the loungewear pants above- they are definitely my number one choice for versatility and style for Summer!

For travelling home in fashion and comfort, I had to have the Maria loungewear set in khaki too!

I'm so impressed with how it feels on- I do recommend sizing one up if you prefer your loungewear not to be too tight fitting. The khaki is such a lovely colour and like the grey set, will take me effortlessly into Autumn with a denim or leather jacket slung over for those cooler days of dressing:

So not much packing to do with these outfit choices and I love how I can mix and match the loungewear pieces with the t shirts and denim to create different looks and styles!

Thank you to the team at Femme Luxe for letting me style these fabulous items- I'm really hooked on their loungewear and really recommend you check out their site for the different style and colour options they have on offer and at really great prices too!