Back to Basics

Hi everyone, hope you are having a great weekend! Well, its still freezing cold and I really am not a fan of cold weather. It makes me miserable, I feel totally unglamorous and long for sun, LOL!! I've been after a statement coat for a while now, but not in black. I'm still on the hunt for one, preferably vintage, but I may now wait until later this year, so I can save up for a really lovely one. I've been wearing my fugly black parka coat and although it ticks all the boxes on the warmth and practicality front, I feel so unstylish in it!

On my walk home from work in the week, I had my usual browse in the charity shop and came across this black wool pea style coat by BHS for £9.95. I snapped it up, as I needed a basic black winter coat that is timeless in style and will keep me cosy too.

I'm also wearing my new shoe-boots from Aldis for only £8.99. They are high heels, so I don't wear them regularly at the moment, but they are a welcome change from my flat boring boots, haha!!

So 80s, so now!!

Another trend destined to be hot for 2009 is pale denim. I've always loved this look, and if you are after stone wash, acid wash or a bleached look, then you will most certainly pick something up by thrifting.

A really great look for spring/summer 09, which is casual chic and can be dressed up or down-will you go for it?
Pictures from Grazia Fashion

Be an English Rose this summer!!

Hi there!!

According to the fashion forecast at Topshop, the hottest trend this spring and summer is vintage rose designs, Pre-Raphaelite watercolour prints, pastel garden roses and monochrome florals. I for one am very pleased, as it means I can revisit some of my favourite vintage and modern dresses that I already have that tap into this trend-


Topshop silk watercolour floral tea dress

Marks and Spencer vintage rose 50s style dress




See By Chloe navy floral dress

Radley vintage pastel garden rose prom style dress

A sample of whats hot right now in Topshop-click on the links to view:

Bodycon dress, £25




Rose print dress, £30

Its odds on you have at least one floral vintage summer dress in your wardrobe, dig it out as it will be a winner for this summer!

Trend Alert-Snakeskin is back!!

Browsing through Grazia, it's great to read that snakeskin is back on trend! Apparently all things crocodile is on its way out and snake print is its natural successor. Jaeger, Topshop, M&S and ASOS have a great selection on offer.

But, if like me, you love thrifting, try picking up a bargain from your local charity shop, flea market or boot sale. I scored this gorgeous Joseph snakeskin jacket from the PDSA charity shop last year for only £5-still not worn it yet though, a must for this summer, I think!

Try picking up a vintage clutch or bag, this is a great way of getting into the trend too!

Anya Hindmarch

British handbag designer Anya Hindmarch has been awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours List. She makes gorgeous handbags and started her business 20 years ago. She has been recognised for her 'I'm not a Plastic bag' tote, which proved a worldwide and environmental success in 2007.

I was lucky enough to pick up this gorgeous cream and gold silk Anya Hindmarch clutch in my local Sue Ryder charity shop earlier this year, for £3.95. It's not quite vintage, but has the appeal of vintage in looks and quality.

Her bags are real investment pieces and she is particularly inspired by handbags made in the 1950s. Click here to view her stunning variety of handbags, some of which are currently upto 50% off!