Thrifty Outfit of The Day - Monday 7th June

This outfit was a rush job! I was super late for leaving the house and had tried on a ridiculous amount of outfits, have you ever had one of those days? 

Anyway I spotted this skirt, which I knew needed tights, looking out my window the early morning clouds suggested shit weather ahead, obviously you can see not so much by the time Nick came to meet me! 

Well I'm not mad, I  like this outfit, its kinda cute! Yay me! ha ha

So I found this skirt for 99p, Yup NINETY-NINE PENCE! There is a great Barnardos 

shop just by Meadow Bank retail park and all clothes are 99p! Its always good for for a rummage. I made the mistake last year of not buying a long fur coat for 99p because it was warm outside and I didn't have a bag, rookie mistake Emma, rookie mistake!

The jumper is from Oxfam in Stockbridge, it's Jaeger and it was only £4!

 My shoes I found in the sale whilst doing my grocery shop in Tesco hahaa picked them up for £6, not bad! I finished off with accessorising with my favourite hat , which I bought in a charity shop in Stockbridge for £12.99.

I then went on to overheat that day, but god damn I looked good doing it haha

Hello Glasgow..

Today I  am in Glasgow for a 'Glenfidich' Event with my girl Miss Kelly Bakewell.
As two ladies not to waste an opportunity to maximize a day , we booked ourselves for a facial, planned a lunch and then do a little shopping. Well I say 'we' booked in for a facial , I actually mean Kelly booked us in ! Sadly I must admit I have never been for a facial before. Not to be a dick but I  have been blessed with pretty good skin so I guess I have just taken it for granted and really not bothered too much about all the fancy facey things! Of course telling Kelly this over drinks , she looked like she was about to slap me into next week when I told her my beauty routine (wash face, slap cream on).

Anyway we met at Savannah Beauty Centre at Menzies Hotel and had a facial and head massage. Cant believe at my age (a very young age! Shhh) I have never done this before, it is crazy! This my little bunnies is not, repeat NOT a luxury, it is a fundunking necessity, I'm being total serious! I felt awesome after.

Jamie worked wonders , after a long night of little sleep ( not a story for here*wink wink*) I was super relaxed and ready to take on the day.

As we were leaving the girls gave us numerous candles to smell and we picked our favourite.. We both chose Happyness! Thank goodness right! Ha Anyway the delightful Miss Bakewell bought me the  Neom organic Intensive Mood Lifting scent in 'Happy' ..ahhh bliss!

Then it was off to Blow in Finneston to watch Kelly get her mint green roots done. Whilst sitting writing this I was treated to a lovely candy cocktail and some yummy popcorn, thanks to the lovely ladies of Blow for letting me plug in and set up shop whilst there!

After that it was a quick Uber (check my post on Uber if you haven't used it, you must!) off to Merchant City to check some of their thrift shops. I bought the most gorgeous and very Bear like fur coat and Kelly nabbed a mint green Ted Baker coat.. it was a thrift haul Haven!

That just leads me to sign off and tell you to look out for my post about the Glenfich event soon.

Bx

OOTD - Tuesday 3rd November

Well after a mild weekend, the autumn/ winter weather has definitely kicked in!  I woke up today in Glasgow. Looking out my window at The Crown Plaza Hotel, there was a mist over the Clyde. It is fricking cold today!

I am prepared though!*smugface* After my month long sober streak I have lost some unwanted weight. Thankfully in time to fit into all my glorious winter clothes!  Winning!

Today's outfit comprises of a mix of vintage and new.
I spent the last four years on and off in New York and love the thrift shops out there. My favourite store is The Salvation Army Warehouse which is tucked away in in Bedstuy, Brooklyn.  I found these gorgeous DKNY high waist loose pants, which are so comfy, and have enough room to tuck my H&M basics sweater (£9.99) in, adding my vintage Kangol Hat (£12.99) and Brooklyn Market lace ups ($10).

My cropped vintage style Motel jacket I found on Ebay for 99p and I have saftey pinned my faux fur scarf to it (so it stays in the right place). Love a safety pin.. Have you seen my Top tips videos? on my YouTube channel, be sure to check them out...

Bx

Season Change

I'm on bed rest for the week, so I have  been catching up with lots of stuff! One thing that's got me thinking is next season. I KNOW,  I know, summer hasn't even arrived yet to Scotland and I'm thinking fall! Well, it's actually not a bad thing if your a thrifty shopper. It's sale time and since I'm not on my feet I'm online shopping. I'm  looking for crossover pieces that will take me into winter, but what does Winter fashion have it store for us?


For fall 2016 the 70s will cross over, so keep any dresses, skirts and trousers the will move effortlessly from summer to winter. Adding in tights, turtlenecks, fur and wide-brimmed hats to bring it up to date. Think bohemian, hippy, retro, folk, add in details like fringing, bold 70's prints. Layer up on those cold days with turtle necks, they are big for winter.



 The 'Mod' look is strong this fall which I'm super happy about, this is one of my favourite eras, I would say my legs are my best feature, so I'm always happy to get the pins out in a short skirt.  Black and white colour block will be in stores which lend itself to the mod look also. When switching up your style in the cold months from your bohemian winter look take yours must have turtle neck add in the micro mini and you have the perfect Mod outfit. Not a fan of the micro, then the midi and even floor length, look out for pleats and ruffles. Watch out for the new Carwash pleat hitting stores.



Fur is a big thing this year, which I'm very pleased about, Emma loves her fur! Fur stoles and fur cuffs (trying not to laugh) were found on the catwalks, pockets were enlarged in contrasting colour of fur and leather (I'm looking into different fur colours myself, I'm thinking of making a few wee accessories for my winter Popup). Feathers were also seen, from hems on trousers to full-on feather skirts and even working its way to he upper half! I'm big chested so will skip that, but I'm looking forward to seeing what fur minis are available to buy. Keep it simple and team it with a turtleneck, see, the turtleneck is a recurring theme this winter, so stock up on colours! If fur isn't your bag baby, then padding will keep you warm in the winter months and belted wool wrap coats will suit everyone and show off your curves.



High waists are here to stay, and on the pant front we are looking at tailored wide, flared and skinnies. Huzzah a look all shapes can rock this winter! Grey is a big colour this season, so look out for many tones to drop in the shops. I'm going to be keeping an eye out in the charity's shops for nice wools, and tweeds! Get looking now, before winter kicks in! Look out for oversized and masculine pieces while shopping. Culottes are moving into winter too so hold onto those more classic styles from summer.



Leather is big and if you have the figure to carry it off then get rocking those leather skinnies, failing that its leather anything! Yay! Skirt, dresses and coats and knee high and thigh is back, so dust your vintage classics from your wardrobe and start strutting! Autumnal colours are what you are looking for in leather and suede and that good old trusty classic black will always be a winner. I have my eyes on some thigh high maroon suede boots!! Eeeeeek! Must not get excited about winter!



Accessories this fall will see us rocking braces, sus-spend- dors to our American friends! Wide belts are back, which is great for achieving a fabulous waist and showing off those curves! Stock up tights too, all styles, perfect for adding to you micro mini! Ladylike jewellery and embellishment will be popping up everywhere.



It is an exciting season this Fall! I find sometimes certain body shapes are neglected, but there is something for everyone this year!



I took myself online and found Topshop, River Island, Zara, H&M and ASOS for some bargains that will take you into winter.  I want it ALL god damn it!!

Happy shopping.

Enough winter talk, where's that bloody sun...?

-Bear xx





















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