Faux Fur Fest-Part Two, Embellishment

Septembers UK Elle loves embellishment and I was rather drawn to Christopher Kanes take on it this season, with embroidery on leather and cashmere.

This inspired me to bag this Antoni & Alison faux fur and embroidered gilet, for £1 I couldn't say no!! Very boho in style, but I will dress it up or down with jeans, floaty dresses, etc and its another fluffy piece to the collection!

I'm now going to hunt a grey or black furry gilet as my next wishlist piece, I'll be sure to show it when I find the right one for me!!

Faux Fur Fest

In Harpers Bazaars last catwalk report, faux fur is a trend that will be very popular for the Winter season. As I already have a couple of faux fur coats in my wardrobe I wanted to add some gilets, as I don't have any winter ones and I do think they are a perfect layering piece and are very versatile in that they can be styled with virtually any type of outfit.

Topshop have this cute faux fur gilet, available online for £50:

I visited the boot sale today and managed to nab two gilets-this faux fur cream one by New Look for £2

What item are you coveting for the Winter Season?

A Vintage Indian Summer

We seem to be experiencing a second wind for Summer, or more appropriately named, an Indian Summer-no surprise for September, considering it is the return of many to school and work now!!

This is the 1970s vintage cotton summer dress I purchased in Clacton for only £3.50 and I'm pleased I got the chance to wear it before summer disappears completely!

It is gypsy shoulder styled and three tiered-I remember them first time round, when I so desperately wanted and got a three tiered skirt, with a sewn in lace petticoat at the hem!!

The lighting doesn't show the colours that well, but the pink, tan and lemon colours are quite vivid-I don't think it was worn much as its in very good condition.

My mum recalls having a similar dress back in the day too!

What will you wear during this Indian Summer?

Thrift Inspiration, A-Line Vogue Style

Well, A Line is officially 'The' new cut for the forthcoming season, according to Septembers UK edition of Vogue magazine.

Mind you, Stella McCartney made it totally wearable and in trend for this Summer season, pairing her mum style denim skirt with a tan belt and a white shirt-tucked in of course!!

I found this vintage high waisted Wranglers A line denim skirt this week:

Will you be going A Line this coming season?

Thrift Inspiration, Shearling Style

Well its that time of year where style and fashion is focused on the Autumn and Winter season and one of the big and very popular looks is the aviator shearling, readily available from high end designer to high street. Here are my favourites of those about this season:

Julien McDonald

Tommy Hilfiger

Wunderkind

Well how pleased I was to have kept hold of my bargain from around 3 years ago. This vintage shearling jacket is incredibly warm and follows this seasons trend and was a bargainous £7 from the Salvation Army charity shop. The last few winters it's been worn more as a warmth than style item, but I think this winter it will come into its own with all the others that will be sported by many!!

Will you be doing the shearling Aviator look this winter?