A perfect black blazer.....well within budget!

For those of you who have been on this blogging journey with me from the start you may remember that one of the items on my Autumn/Winter wishlist wayback on my first post was a black blazer. I did feature a Zara blazer which I had had my eye on for a few months. I never did get around to buying it because I just couldn't justify the price for something that I wasn't sure that I'd get the wear out of, which could in part could also be due to the fact I have an alarming amount of jackets already! That coupled with an unreasonable fear that a black blazer would also feel a bit 'work' like even though in my job I would never wear a blazer as it just doesn't fit in with what I do....it'd be way too smart! Anyway I've bought and taken back a few jackets as they have just not been quite right. After stalking other peoples style on Pinterest I've realised that there are quite a few items in my wardrobe that are crying out to be worn with a blazer and I can see that I could make up many of the looks I love if I could just find that one elusive article!!

As luck would have it I have stumbled upon my ideal jacket whilst perusing around Mango looking for something entirely different! This is one piece could really have blown the entire £100 budget but the best part about it was that it was reduced in the mid season sale to £34.99!! What a result! Probably best to put aside the fact that I am almost at the half way through the budget and I am only a week into the challenge! On the upside I have made 2 great purchases that will be wardrobe staples. Chuffed to pieces would be an understatement!

So here it is

I love the fact that the hardware is silver, it has a little velvet collar too. I didn't think I'd go for double breasted having tried a few on but I think as this one is on the shorter side length wise, the proportions are better for my shape. I've styled it up here for lunching with the ladies!

I've no doubt this is a jacket you will see me flogging again and again now that I've found 'the one'!

Going back to the first purchase that kicked off my challenge.....the French Connection red and white Breton style top arrived and is a complete success! I must credit the French Connection outlet on eBay. The customer service was absolutely fantastic and delivery was super swift.....what more can a girl ask for?!

 

It's fair to say that I'm really pleased with how I'm doing with the challenge so far. It pays to have a proper plan which I do feel that I have now with the help of tools like Pinterest! I'm full of ideas of how to really utilise and update what I already have! It's really made my mind tick and actually the whole shopping experience much more enjoyable. Do you think I have spent wisely so far?

 





Anyway onto the array of outfits I've been wearing over the past week.

First up! Getting with the preppy look

 

M&S Crew Neck Sweater

Gap Shirt

H&M Skinny Cargos

H&M Pumps

Episode Bag

 

An outfit for some Saturday chores and a trip to the park

 

 

DKNY Biker Jacket Courtesy of T K Maxx

French Connection Top

Gap Original Fit Jeans

Converse Trainers

Scarf - eBay

 

Saturday night party outfit

 

 

French Connection Jacket

H&M Camisole

Topshop Leigh Jeans

M&S Sandals

New Look Necklace

 

The morning after - hangover look

 

 

H&M Sweater

Gap Outlet Skinny Jeans

French Sole Pumps

Necklace - Present

 

Monday school run fun!

 

 

River Island Cardigan

Gap Outlet T

Topshop Baxter Jeans

Ash Genials

Longchamp Bag

 

Well that's all for now folks! I have a few ideas on next purchase that may take place....it could be a long month as at the rate I am going I will have to hold tight until November for some things!! It's tough as we are just not used to having to wait for anything these days!! Question is....do I have the resolve?? What about you?? Any one joined me in this challenge? How are you doing? Finding it hard?? Look forward to hearing your comments! Michelle x