The Times:7 ways with a pencil skirt

I still haven't worn my season basic that I bought last year-this black stretch pencil skirt by Marks and Spencer was only £3.99 from the Heart Foundation charity shop and I really want to start wearing it.

I was pleased to find this article by the Times, thanks to Jane at The Small Fabric of my Life who was suitably inspired in her current capsule wardrobe challenge.

My favourite ways to wear this skirt will be with either a long cardigan and shirt, a plain tee and belt, blazer and shirt or a silky top.

Will you be in a pencil skirt this season?

Shopping my wardrobe-Across the Body Bags

According to the Times, one of the top ten lust have accessories for Spring include an across the body bag.

I will be shopping my own wardrobe for this trend as I've a few of this style already. They include this navy leather quilted chain strap bag, which was around £3 from the boot sale:

I'll also be using my Matthew Williamson for Debenhams Ibiza bag, which I bought brand new at Debenhams last Christmas.

Check out the Times list and see what accessory you'll shop your wardrobe for this season!!

Shopping my wardrobe-Asymmetric Dresses

According to the Telegraph, the Top 5 trend led dresses are Structured dresses, the LBD, Pastel dresses, Ruffle dresses and Asymmetric dresses:

Vivienne Westwood at Net-A-Porter, £240

DVF Twisted Wilma dress at Browns, £188

I decided to shop my own wardrobe for this trend and have got 2 in 1, which is very similar to the DVF one above!!

A perfect LBD and Asymmetric dress, this is by United Colors of Benetton and from the Sense charity shop last year, for £3.99. I can dress it down as shown here for a daytime look or glam it up without a top underneath and accessories for evening wear:

What style of dress will be wearing this season and can you already shop your own wardrobe for it?

Costume jewellery at Primark

I've always had a soft spot for Primarks costume jewellery. As ever, the prices are very reasonable and they offer on trend styles too.

I purchased this black and white enamel floral statement necklace last month for only £6.

I also love this pink floral enamel necklace with a long chain for only £2.50

Wil you be sporting a statement necklace this summer?

Thrift Inspiration, Doing it Jimmy Choo Style!!

Checking out Elle magazine for March, I was pleased to see the ever popular open toe ankle boot was still in style for this season. I've been after a pair for a while, but wasn't sure of the right ones to go for.

I saw this pair in an Elle edition from last year and was suitably inspired to buy my pair below:

My pair are from Matalan and were a bargainous £14!! You can also buy them online and I've found in the past that Matalans sandals and shoes are quite good value for money

They are very similiar to the Choos-open lattice style, with a snakeskin style heel and faux suede uppers.

Will you be in open toed ankle boots this season?