Anna

There's not too much material either which could cause bulk and it's long and flowing giving the impression that I may be long and flowing too, hahaha! This Topshop skirt was a charity shop find and like so many pieces you come across it was stained. Another charity shop piece here, this time by Classic brand and coming in at under £5. The retail price was £89, but thanks to the Scope charity shop, I only paid £14 for it.

My bags aren't unpacked yet so I can't give you a look at all my purchases, but here's a couple of new things. The back view shows the seaming details in black on the citrus faux suede jacket from Primark (£25) which attracted me to the biker jacket worn with these vintage 60's bell bottom cords that I found in the mens section of the Scope charity shop for £4.99. I love to find new things no matter if it's brand new or preloved. It's a charity shop find from a long time ago and it's been worn at least once a week over the winter months - the gilt buttons at the cuffs lift it out of the ordinary - God forbid that I might look ordinary!

Anyway, as I write this my mind keeps wandering to the next project this evening which is to pack my bags ready for leaving to go North to Harrogate tomorrow. Travelling by train does restrict how much luggage I can take, but also I have every intention of scouring the Harrogate charity shops so I need to try to create that elusive capsule wardrobe thus leaving space for all of my finds. This top does have a connection to Harrogate though, as I found it in the Asda store there a couple of years ago and it's still good as new. But not any old flats - these ones They seem to be the perfect compromise of comfort and style, don't you think?

The red leather belt is pre-loved, by Tommy Hilfiger and the perspex ring was another charity shop find. The black patent boots were from the recent Topshop sale, reduced to half price at £35. My black patent oxfords are beginning to show signs of wear and tear to the point that they're cracking so these will be perfect replacements. This year I ought to try to take a clutch of photos for you to see some of the creatives and what they put together to wear - I certainly won't look out of place amongst the other peacocks!