We all like to look smart and stylish when we need to. However, like many people, my income doesn't allow lots of clothes shopping. I need smart clothes for work and I want some nice things for social … [Read more...]
Sign up for #SecondhandSeptember
Regular readers will know that I buy second hand a lot - most of the time in fact. However, I really want to support and promote Oxfam's #SecondHandSeptember campaign, so I have signed up to pledge … [Read more...]
Frugal fashion: how to find the best bargains
I'm no fashionista; I am happiest in my jeans and wellies. However, I do have three frugal style guru daughters, who know all the tricks to finding stylish bargains. They are the mistresses of frugal … [Read more...]
Bargain fashion from Everything5pounds.com
New bargain fashion I received my parcel from Everythingthing5pounds yesterday. It was all very nicely packaged - they use their packing as an advertising opportunity, as you can see. I purchased … [Read more...]
The art of being gorgeous on a budget: frugal beauty
Frugal beauty: A deceptive title as I am not talking about me! I am a low maintenance kind of woman. I don't spend lots of time and money on my appearance. With limited amounts of each there are … [Read more...]
Frugal fashion: Making something from nothing
As someone who firmly believes in making do and mending, I have a little confession. I don't own a sewing machine! I am old enough to have learnt basic sewing at school and have in the past made … [Read more...]