Sunday 5 May 2013

Shopping My Wardrobe

And a Profile Picture!


 I have been trying to get a decent head shot for my profile picture, but can't find one I am happy with. This is why.....


Can you tell it was windy - again?



Which one do you think goes with the body.....





Anyway I digress.


This is my weekly post of 


Shopping My Wardrobe


I pick items from my existing wardrobe that I feel were a good deal and good quality.

Sometimes I will add a new item in like these Brady Boyfriend Jeans from Asos. I have been looking for a slimmer cut of boyfriend jeans for a while and then saw a post on The Frugality saying how lovely they were and they are! Soft and so comfortable. I have a size 8 which is just right.


This week I have:


  • Sainsbury's Mens Grey Marl Fairtrade T Shirt Small ( they didn't have an XS, but I wanted grey!)- I love nicking things from the men's departments. This is loose and comfortable and just what I wanted . £4
  • Sanisbury's Scarf in denim and yellow - I got this a few weeks ago and I love it . It has a linen feel and is perfect for the Spring. Only £8.
  • A new purchase. Asos Brady Boyfirend jeans. In love with the comfort of these. Thanks to The Frugality for the heads up. £38. Worth every penny.
  • Gap jacket - sale purchase from last year. I think it was around the £25 mark. Wear this a lot. ( see headless shot above - only decent snap of the jacket in this wind!)
  • Ash wedges - greatly reduced, but still £80. Worth it?  Oh yes! See the story here.


I saw some great men's T shirts in Next at the weekend as I was panic buying a pair of smart (ish) trousers for my husband. He is losing weight at the moment and wanted a pair of trousers to wear to a wedding this weekend, but didn't want to spend the earth on something that might not fit him in a months time. They have some great chinos for only £20 - result. They also do their T shirts in an XS and have some lovely designs. Worth a look in the men's departments if you are looking for some basics for casual wear and can't find anything in the women's or want something different. Knitwear is another great one - light knits in an XS in some lovely colours.


Knitwear Collection
Crew neck knits - great casual wear.
Essential Tops
T shirts ( In XS) £6 , 2 for £10 or 3 for £15 !!


Knitwear Collection
Monochrome knits - love these!

 You can shop at Next here

Have you ever shopped the men's department's for items for your wardrobe?

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18 comments:

  1. Fantastic on you - I actually didn't realise how great they look with boyfriend jeans and now I want them EVEN more! And LOL at your out-takes..brilliant! Happy Bank Holiday! xx

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    1. I was not sure ( like you )about the wedges at first, but I have worn them so much and I love them. I want another colour now - oh dear! Our garden is so windy at times I struggle to get pictures - don't know how you do it so often....big admiration!

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  2. I have many pairs of BF jeans, I was obsessed at one point! I love the ones from Current Elliot, they are a bit pricey but I love the cut.. really BF as in really slouchy and roomy, the way I like them :) You look great in yours and love the pairing with the shoes!

    GREETINGS FROM DUBAI
    MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES
    http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.ae/

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    1. I love the look of the Elliot ones too - may start a collection too! My new obsession. !

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  3. Great man's tee! I love this styling trick too, and the prices cannot be beat. Love the BF's too and I'm off to take a look at them. Thanks for sharing all the great looks with Visible Monday!

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    1. Yes you are right the price is so much better than the womens!! I like these BFs as they are a different cut - am loving them! X

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  4. Great advice - lovely scarf and jacket.

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  5. Hi there-the bf jeans were a great buy and I really like how the mens grey tee and scarf goes so well with them! Have a good week!

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  6. I think you have to be long and lean - like you - to pull off menswear and not look boxy. You look terrific in your Tee and BF jeans! I would look horrible LOL ;-)

    Spashionista (Alicia)

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  7. Claire, I love watching how your blog has evolved. I love the set up :) I also love those shoes!! I used to shop in the men's department often for cardigans. I loved how they fit and weren't too clingy. I need to find some BF jeans that aren't so low cut. I've had three kids!
    XX

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    1. Thank you Michelle - always read your stories too and they put a smile back on my face. I think our kids would get on so well!!! These BF jeans cover my baby pouch nicely - quite high waisted and so comfy I am living in them. XX

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  8. Love your new jeans. Great look and fit! I haven't shopped the men's department in ages. Thought I was doing well to branch out into the juniors' department at my favorite store. May have to check out the men's area though.
    Heather from Friendship, Life and Style

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  9. I'm useless at profile pictures Claire (and I can't blame the wind - it's all me!). Love the jeans (must look into the 'boyfriend' thing)and that Gap jacket is great - I'd love something like that for Spring. I've bought stuff from the men's department before - great if you want something more casual! Love that first monochrome knit. What did you wear to the wedding by the way? xx

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    1. Takes me so long to get one where I haven't got my eyes close or hair in the air! To the wedding ...I was a rebel and went in ankle skimmer trousers! They were smart - pale pink with faint grey mottled pattern. With a jacket! I needed to be warm as there is always so much hanging about - and there was!! X

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  10. Rocking the boyfriend jeans honey, they look fab! x

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  11. How clever to shop in the men's department! I haven't tried it since the cuts are normally more boxy. Great casual look!

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  12. This is one of my kind of outfits. So easy and simple and looks so good. I'm forever shopping the mens department but being vertically challenged does present a few problems but you can't beat them for accessories. I love H&M men's scarves. The tee looks great too and a fab price and usually the cotton is a little thicker on the men's tees so a little more substantial.

    Great outtakes - I have so many of them. Which is why I go for the headless look so often.

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  13. My only decent profile pics have been taken by my husband while sitting across the table from him at our favorite restaurant. After two glasses of wine. For me, not him.
    I HATE having my picture made ... which is why I sometimes draw pictures of myself for my blog.
    Besides being blown to smithereens, you look adorable!
    So cute honest-to-Pete-menswear, and love your little kicks. I really need some of these. Black I think, don't you?

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