Autumn / Winter 2010-11: Shearling

I'm backdating a bit here and have already posted about the shearling aviator, however as it is still super chilly oustside I think it is definitely acceptable to be talking about sheepskin, and mainly because I recently purchased a real skeepskin suede coat from a charity shop for a tenner!


Coat: Charity Shop
Stirrup Leggings: Primark
Definitely comparable to the high street and designer versions...

Reed Krakoff

Topshop Shearling Car Coat was £350 now £175

Accessories: Bags

The perfect place to buy stand out bags to complete an outfit and probably where most of mine have come from, the charity shops always seem to have a great array of vintage and new to chose from. Here are the pick of my fave Charity Shop Chic finds...

Recent Charity Shop Chic purchases...

This rather wonderful leather rucksack I am totally loving right now. Not only can it bring an end to the one shoulder ache I get from my heavily filled duffle shoulder bag, but it is unbelievably practical without having to look like the book filled, school boy backpack we all once knew. And it definitely didn't cost as much as these high street examples...

ASOS PREMIUM Harness Leather Backpack £100


Topshop Tan Washed Pocket Rucksack £35

Accessories: Belts

Generally charity shops are fairly low stocked with accessories; bags, shoes and belts being the most prominent (luckily my favourite accessories of all!) and like all second hand shops, one has to sort through the good and bad to find some greats. I am always attracted to the belts in charity shops as they can completely transform an outfit, and because of this I have ended up with an absolute plethora of them in all colours, sizes, styles and ages...

...And these are just a few.

Autumn / Winter 2010-11: Walking in a Man's shoes

The masculine trend is forever popping up on the catwalks and what better way to start an outfit than from the bottom upwards with a good old brogue or loafer. Here's how the designers do it...

Chloe

Daks...Add a splash of colour to feminise...

Kurt Geiger

...And my Charity Shop Chic beauties...

Pretty good effort for a few sterling!

Autumn / Winter 2010-11: Minimalism: The Shirt

The Minimalist look in both Art and Fashion shows understated style yet gives huge impact. The shirt is an uber versatile piece. Mostly thought of as office wear attire, it can in fact bring an air of intelligence and clean cut style to any outfit. The Autumn/Winter 2010-11 trends have proved just that. Pairing simple masculine cut shirts with full skirts, cigarette pants, leather leggings...the list could and does go on. Here are a few examples...

Celine


Michael Kors


DSquared

And my Charity Shop Chic finds...

Shirt: Charity Shop
Leggings: H&M
Heels: New Look
Watch: Casio

Shirt: Charity Shop
Skirt: Topshop
Watch: Casio

Blogging breaks and merriments.

This blog post has been a long time coming due to a variety of things! I fled to Hong Kong for a couple of weeks which was unbelievable; such a vibrant, stylish city, full of life! Hong Kong street style is so on the mark, with the cool girls and boys mixing clothing from the bustling market stalls with pieces from designer boutiques. I loved it and urge anyone to go if they get the chance.
The second reason for my slow blogging is that wonderful time of year we all know and love; Christmas!! Sadly, amongst the manic shopping, eating and partying, my camera became a casualty of the merriments and died at a Christmas party. RIP. But thankfully a shiny new one is on its way to me and blogging shall resume as normal!
In the meantime, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!