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Check out TU Sainsburys and H&M

So took a trip to Sainsbury’s in Colliers Wood as I like this store and looking at their pieces for the summer and that can be worn in the winter, and they had some lovely tops:

This caught my eye as soon as I walked in. It is very light material and love the neck line. These can be worn with a tailored cardigan and with a skirt or trousers and with jeans and a lovely pair of ankle boots for the winter but also with flipflops and sandals for the summer.

This is priced at the moment £14.

Surprisingly some of the clothes have gone up in price, like their dresses, but love their tops and I have items that have lasted a long time and they do have some good quality t-shirts, along with trousers noticed online that they are selling clothes from Fat Face, Sosandar and French Connection.

H&M are great for your basics like this top which are my go to all year round as you can wear as an underneath layer for the autumn and winter but in the summer with a black skirt, with a pair of shoes and denim skirt and over your swimming costume and then in the evening with nice jewelry and today looking in the H&M they had nice simple over the should bags. The top above is priced at £9.99.

Here a nice piece of Jewelry which would go with the above top and dress it up,

This is £3.99 and with a pair of hoops to match would help dress the black top and again for the autumn and winter too.

Then you have this bag, which would really match the top and Jewelry and be perfect for all seasons and for going out and just really alter it so it not just a casual piece but as a really statement item. This is: £19.99

H&M did have a sale on some items and I they had tailored clothing and still had some warmer clothes still and the one in Wimbledon is my favourite store. They always have a huge range and love checking it out.

I am after a white shirt and they did have some in there and sports bra.

It is good to find essentials along with TU Sainsbury’s and will be checking again next month to see what else they will be bringing into the stores.

I will be doing another blog sharing items I have purchased from amazon that you may be interested in.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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What I have seen so far on the high street

Its been a while since blogging on this channel. I was catching up on things that needed completing and building my Youtube channels, Typical London Gal and My way of living, but I am back and seen some really good pieces that caught my eye and would like to own.

So lets begin with Marks and Spencers. I have my eye on this.

Could be Versatile as it can be worn by layering and with a vest top underneath and is £55.00. A bit pricey but a long lasting staple and I love the colour.

Then I keep seeing this in George at ASDA and is £18 but can be worn all year because if it gets cold in the evenings or in the winter, you can wear a polo neck underneath, and a piece that will never go out of fashion.

I love these pieces as they can be worn with so many things like jeans, trousers, shorts and a casual long black skirt with black ankle socks and black socks.

One thing I desperately need a couple of, is a couple of new bras and ASDA and M&S do a good collection so going to invest next month, along with long wide black trousers I have seen in Marks and Spencers.

I like to invest in casual clothes and tailored. I am after a leather jackets with fake fur inside and so will be keeping my eye open and look around and if you know of a affordable shop that has one please leave a comment below. Honestly you are truly welcome, in this community.

So will be talking about the clothes I already have as I do like to shop my wardrobe and check out pins on Pinterest:

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion for 2024 Check out Pinterest for ideas and building a functional wardrobe

Shop the clothes you already have, and check out Pinterest for ideas of styling up your wardrobe. There are a few bits I want to add that I have blogged about, like a bomber jacket, which is now called a Gillet, and started to create new pins regarding fashion ideas on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thetypicalLondongal/my-style-2024/ and https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thetypicalLondongal/fashion-vision-board-2024/

Clothes that say a lot about me and are essential but can also be overwhelming and fixing clothes, because at the moment the pair of leggins I have on have holes in and so going to see if I can sow them up, but if not will dispose, and do have other pairs, so going for minimal new clothes this year and get my monies worth, of what I have already got. I want a functional wardrobe, and one that I look forward to looking through.

This style I love, and do love wearing black, with colour too, but that is crisp and casual, with a bit of a tailored look. I live in leggings, but would like some tailored book cut trousers. I don’t need them right away, but going to save so I can purchase them, and add them to my functional wardrobe, to create a uniform for myself.

I would like to purchase some more different kind of fitness leggins and sets, as I love to workout and do a lot of walking and exercise, and doing some fundraising and long walks, and having a set that I can mix and match and are fun, will help me make sure I do my walks and workouts. I also want to go through my shoes again, as they starting to clutter my room space and really be tough on myself and make the crucial decision to prevent the clutter, of what I am actually going to wear, and not maybe I will, at some point, and get of excuses of why I shoes I know I am not going to wear.

Also set a budget, and how much I want to spend on each item. For me it has to be realistic and not having 10 pair of the same style of jeans, think about where, if I want some new clothes, going to be worn, and is it machine washable.

I also like fashion that doesn’t have awkward zips and buttons, that doesn’t go all bubbly and good material that lasts for a lifetime. Hence why this blog is called Versatile Fashion, because I want them to suit and be worn in all seasons.

So, lets raise a glass to a better wardrobe with clothes I love and know they will get worn.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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New items seen at TU Sainsburys

I love a bit of TU Sainsbury’s fashion, it gives me so much joy, and seen some bits that caught my eye.

First of all I like this Cardigan. I love a Cardigans and great staple for all year long, and saw this and it instantly caught my eye. It is £22 but can last a long time and fit with skirts, trousers or even a dress.

Then there is this lovely Star Jumper. I love a jumper and this one has personality and I have talked on my Youtube channel of not buying a top, with a fancy logo, on My way of living, but it is okay, just don’t need everything with a print or pattern.

This one is £22 and again a yearly piece and their clothes do wash well and not experienced any, bobbling.

Then whilst I was in store saw this Sweatshirt, and was going to buy and going to go back to buy. I love a Sweatshirt and can be worn as lounge wear, with a set of joggers, jeans, leggins and shorts.

This is £18, and really good value and definitely a long term investment. I love comfortability, and casual style clothing, and so feel that this Sweatshirt ticks those boxes.

Then there is their sportswear. I have bought a few and great for a busy mum, and I do wear them a lot as I do walk a lot for exercise and do indoor workouts, and play sports with my son, and enjoy wearing sports clothes. I came across these for £8 and real good value.

The trainers you see in the above image, I owned a pair and wore them religiously and not expensive and will be buying a new pair, because they were so good to wear and easy to put on.

You have to be fast in getting Lilac fitness leggins, because they have almost sold out.

So, I will be going back and pick up a few bits I have seen, and there will be more blogs coming. If you’d like to be updated, everytime I post a blog and then click follow and you will be alerted when I have posted.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Christmas Fashion and shopping & Gift ideas

Yes not long to go, and I have begun Christmas shopping and this year I have been looking at Pjamas, along with jumpers and scarves.

I love giving Scarves, because they can last a long time and you can get blanket scarves and often buy my mum a scarf, and will always be in fashion. Check Amazon, Moosoon, TK Maxx and supermarket stores.

Shopping trips can be a gift, in its self and going for a bite to eat, along with cash and vouchers.

Gift cards are okay, but many stores like House of Fraser, Debenhams and Dorothy Perkins have closed their stores on the high street, even though you can still buy clothes from Debenhams and Dorothy Perkins, online, but could be risky, but I often when my mum wanted to buy me a new coat for example, she will take me to the store for me to try on, and as a kid would buy a new outfit for it, and that can be a good present if you children like to dress up for the day.

I love a Christmas jumper and have a t-shirt I still haven’t worn yet, so going to make sure I do and a nice red jumper is good. I have one bought from TU Sainsbury’s and has sparkles but still good to wear for the rest of the year too, and is a long term investment.

Make you check the washing instructions and I always make sure they are machine washable. You don’t necessary have to go for red. Beige is really something I am loving at the moment and like light pink colours too.

I am thinking of wearing a top I bought from the Charity shop to wear on Christmas day as still to be worn, with a pair of leggins and head band. I think green is a good colour and great for pale skin.

Slippers is a good gift and shoes. For my birthday my mum bought me a pair of walking boots, from Mountain Warehouse and a pair of socks.

It is good to match gifts to someone’s personality and doesn’t have to be serioius. but a fun clothes, like onesies or matching PJ’smand fun earrings to match.

Hoodies and why not get a plain fleece and design it yourself, and handmade gifts like scarves and hats, can be so much more personal, than just any old jumper or fleece.

Be creative and imaginitive.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Christmas Fashion that can be worn all year round

Check out H&M and Shein, along with charity shops, and amazon.

Looking in H&M yesterday I went round the store, because they update it quiet a lot and found some bits like tops which can be dressed up with a skirt or trousers and layering, and buy two for £15.00 and feel these are great value. I love basics like this, because they are so versatile and never go out, in my opinion, out of fashion.

https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0824995001.html

They do then in different colours, such as Pink and Purple, Navy blue and striped, and Light Greige and Dark Greige.

This is a good piece a white Polo top, £25 and great for keeping warm and stylish. I had a coloured to like this, a long time ago and it was really flattering and wished I had kept it, as they can be great for on holiday abroad, when it is chily at night and teamed with a skirt, and jeans, trousers and I think I will be investing as it is a good basic and be worn with a polo neck underneath.

https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.1107399004.html

It comes in different colours. Black, Dark Brown and Green.

They were doing a sale on their jeans. I visited the one in Wimbledon, London shopping centre court. They were selling from like £9.99 and great investment.

I filmed on my Instagram of items I have found in Charity shops, check it out here:

The jumper again when it is cooler at night or on a plane when it gets cold and loved them together and the cardigan, was a brilliant Charity shop find, and if you’d like me to share all my secondhand items, please let me know by commenting below.

So now Shein. They do some great fashionable pieces. The Wide Leg jeans I bought have been brilliant and did a post talking about these, and youi can under layer, with tights for this time of the year and been worn with a nice flleece and for going out for walk on Christmas day, which I will be doing, and for the summer too, and inexpensive:

These are £18.49, and can be dressed with the tops from H&M or with Polo shirt , with a pair of boots or trainers, and still style it up with some lovely jewelry.

Check out these boots, on Shein and can be styled up and I love these type of boots. They can be a bit hard at first, so you do have to wear them with thick socks to soften, but once broken into, a long life purchase unless a teenager and still growing, but for older women great set of boots that can last and be styled with shorts and summer dresses. These are £16.

Check out Amazon. I love their fashion, and for this time of year like to browse. They have so much, and found this flleece which I will be putting on my wishlist, as I love colour and this can be great one that can stay in your wardrobel all year round, and maintained, last a long time, and really love colour, but also looks snuggly.

It comes in different sized, and colours, and priced at £8.99. and they also do off the shoulder tops that can be nice to wear, and have a grey one and love it. I wear it with leggins, jeans and trousers.

This is super stylish and one I want on my Wish list. I am trying to control my buying of clothes, but like to have a wish list to change it, as I grow and as my style changes, which now 45, has, but with a few items I love from a child to an adult.

You can’t beat the classics, like a pair of jeans, boots and like a bit of glamour still, when I go out, or for a special occasion.

It all about making wise choices and I like building my wardrobe by, shopping my wardrobe and trying different styles. Take risks and have fun too. If you enjoy dressing up then do so. Its all to do on how we feel and what is happening around us.

So I hope this has helped pick up some nice pieces and will be blogging more as we get nearer to Christmas and if you ideas of what you’d like me to share, then please let me know.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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What’s in TU Sainsburys Autumn/Winter 2023

So I have had a look in store and filmed it too, but bit behind on my Youtube vlogs, however I did see some nice pieces and thought I would share.

This coat caught my eye as soon as I entered in the store, in Colliers Wood and since finding my black coat like this, I love these types of coats.

It is £50 and a good investment as they do keep you nice and warm and very versatile when the nights are a lot cooler and with may different out fits.

If you have a Christmas party then this is great to where over a dress or with trousers and worn through out the day, dressed down. So very Versatile and I feel at £50, a great bargain.

Then there is a really nice Leather Jacket, which is £50, and is Faux Leather and is a master piece, and be dressed up or down, and a everyday jacket and be a long lasting piece.

Then looking at tops. I love a top that can be styled with jeans, skirts and trousers, and as a under layers, and feel this top on Sainbury’s TU Fashion, is just like that and a good Bargain for £9.

Then looking a Polar Necks, see this top and if I see it in store, I will be grabbing it and love a Polar neck that can again can be dressed up with a nice skirt and jewelry and long lasting, and can be all year round. This is £10.

So that has grabbed my attention, tomorrow I am off the buy birthday cake, it is my sons birthday, in Sainsbury’s so will be having a good mutch around the store, checking out more of their fashion.

Thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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New Fashion in H&M

So I had a look at the new stock they have in TU in H&M, and there were many items that caught my eye. I am a big fan of H&M and they had a lovely Leather Jacket, and if I didn’t already have enough black jackets I would definitely invest in owning this one. When it comes to jackets they have to be life long investment and easy to maintain.

It is £44.99 and it is available in other colours, a Chocolate Brown and Beige.

I do like their jumpers, and there were a few that caught my eye, and have a fleece that I bought from H&M two year ago and love it, and good fit. So had a look, and here is an example of one of their fleeces and do own a few sweatshirt and jumper that have lasted and worn all through year and have maintained their shape, and wash well.

This fleece is £18.99 and is available in Khaki, Light Grey, Dark Grey and Black.

This grey jumper is £37.99, and if I find it in the store, as I am checking online too, to share their clothes, see if it fits well and worth purchasing, as it looks like it will be good to add, but will see, there is a good selection, and try to cut down on my spending on clothes, but honestly I love the ones I have found that I own, because they can be worn through out the year because they are great for layering or just on their own.

I also saw a nice skirt, as I have a beige skirt from H&M but is slightly too big for me now and would like it to be shorter, and found this grey one and going to try on, to see its fit but looked like a good piece, as I prefer mini skirts.

This skirt is a textured mini skirt and available in different designs, Dark Grey, which this one is, Light Beige/Grey, Black and Grey salt and Pepper, price: £27.99.

It appears to be part of a suit as there is a Jacket to match, and so going to check the store and see if they have the Jacket too.

Next I will share items I have seen in TU Sainsbury’s and if you didn’t know I have three Youtube channels, and my main one I now do like weekly vlogs, my second channel I talk about finance and managing my money and a educational channel, and do feature shop with mes. So if you’d like to see more of that on my main channel then please let me know. You can leave a comment below.

https://www.youtube.com/@typicallondongal

https://www.youtube.com/@mywayofliving1602

https://www.youtube.com/@carrieseducationyoutubecha4891

I also write and publish books on amazon, and done two parenting books, two fiction books and working on a new book at the moment, and is under my two names, Carrie Challoner and Carrie Holmes so check them out. They are available in Kindle and Paperback.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Falling in love with clothes after a declutter

So at the weekend I decluttered a cupboard I was using in my step dads home, and I enjoy decluttering and it made me rediscover some of the clothes I have, example a coat I had bought about 5 years or more ago, and it is so snuggly and warm. Yes it has a hole inside it, near one of the sleeves but not bothered, because I love how snuggling it is, and was a great investment. It was bought from New Look.

This one is from ASOS and just like it. I couldn’t find one on New Look, but found this one which is similar

I remembered I had clothes in a bag not worn, and found a pair of shorts and jumpers I had been looking for and forgot about, and this is why I like versatile fashion, because I like wearing items that can be worn all year or can be dressed up or down, and my coat will be good as when it is Chilly in the summer, if the weather is chilly and if I go out during Christmas and go to a party, it will be great for that too, and in doing a declutter its so good to have space and do have Christmas jumpers, but because I have two that are still in good condition, I won’t need a new one and so good to see, as it has stopped me in buying more.

I bought the bodysuits I talked about in a previous blog, and got to try these on, and seen a few more items and love looking in charity shops and donating clothes to charity shops, along with other stuff, or put in a clothes bin for them to be recycled. The blog I talk about the body suits is here, via this link: Planning for my Autumn Wardrobe that I can still wear in the summer

I am loving the hiking shops at the moment and been looking at their pieces and checked yesterday that Trespass are doing a sale, and I talked in my last blog of a Gilet that was in Marks and Spencers and still good condition and is cheaper in price so will be checking this in Trespass if it still in sale, when I do go to buy it and want to buy one for my son too. Autumn Versatile Fashion

It is good to look around different shops for clothes, before buying. My budget, when it comes to clothes is £35.00 a month.

I talk about money a lot on my Youtube and budgeting, see link to channel below: https://www.youtube.com/@mywayofliving1602

So I would recommend to do a declutter because it is a good way to rediscover the clothes and accessories you have, and bring them back to life.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Autumn Versatile Fashion

On Tuesday I looked in Marks and Spencers because I wanted to go to the food department in the store and they had some real nice pieces of fashion that I really think is a good Autumn investment, and one was a Gilet for women and only £35 and great for Autumn to Spring and summer when it is not so warm, and long lasting.

I love M&S, for their food and clothing, and they have had some challenging times through out the years, on sales but for me, they always deliver and a store that I am glad is still around, because you can get long lasting clothes and shoes, I have a pair of boots that I bought last year for my birthday and great for going out in, and great investment.

When ever I need black trousers I always shop in M&S, because of the different styles they do and for many different sizes.

These are great for all year round, worn with many different things, like tank tops, jumpers, shirts, blouses and wash well, and worn with boots or a pumps, and can be dressed up and dressed down, and so a well worth investing and love having a pair of black trousers in my wardrobe.

They had some lovely brown trousers too that I caught my eye with a lovely white jumper.

This jumper is £59, but again can be worn all year with the trousers, and a good everyday outfit and I love knit wear and well worth the money. These trousers are £39.50.

I love walking and do invest in walking clothes, hence why I like that Gilet because I can wear with a hoodie and so comfortable to wear, and like fitness clothes, and for my birthday this year I was given some money by my mum and used them to buy some good walking boots, and was in a sale from Mountain Warehouse.

They were originally £69.99, but I got mine in the store in Wimbledon for £42.99 and they were doing a deal on these shoes where you got a discount on socks and perfect and the fit well and not heavy, and surprising light on the feet.

I will be wearing all year round and are fully waterproof, because I have joined a walking group, and like walking in commons and parks, which can be wet and muddy in the Winter and Summer and want to get as much use of them, as possible.

I also like Trespass, and bought a couple of items from them and is a good investment, because their clothes wash well and last, and just checked out their website, they are doing a clearance sale, and here is the link to their online store, so check it out: https://www.trespass.com/clearance

This for example is a Women’s Long sleeved top and is £13.99 and so check them out and if you have any store recommendation then please share these details, in the comment below.

It all about loving the clothes we have and building a long lasting wardrobe that lasts for many seasons and months of the year.

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Many thanks for reading

Carrie X

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Handover Second hand clothes so they still go to a home

I thought of this blog watching a Podcast and was thinking about going through my shoes collection and will be having a good clear out. I like clothes that last for a long time and not for 5 minutes and with second hand clothes you can do that, aswell as brand new clothes and things like clothes, trousers, skirts and footwear you can do that. I love knitwear and have a favourite jumper I bought from a charity shop and it was a really good investment.

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There are shoes that I haven’t worn and keep thinking, will I ever?

It can be a tough decision to make, when you spent money on them.

However I want to own less stuff and that means having a clear out of items I have not worn or use, including shoes and bags.

I am going to take photos of the items first and see if my nieces if they are the right size, want them? It is now time to change my shoes over, as I do buy shoes for specific seasons, but I tend to wear trainers and pumps, and these can be worn all year around and boots, but I also have footwear specific for winter, which have faux fur and comfortable.

I do have plans to buy a set of ballet shoes as they are always worth the money and can be worn all year round, and any shoes specific for summer I will put away, and again if there are ones I didn’t wear, I will give away.

I am a weird size because some shoes I am a 4.5 and others I am a size 5, and I tend to buy online in that case, as I find it hard to find half sizes and it depends on the type of shoe.

This time of year is a great time to have a good old sort out and getting rid of the old and bring in the new, and have little but still have lots to wear, and not having days not finding anything to wear.

I used to be like that a lot, but now I have a good systematic wardrobe. Yes it still needs a bit of work still, but I am getting good satisfaction from it, because I have enough clothes to wear, with the shoes I wear. I will film for my Youtube channel of me sorting my bedroom out. It will be on my main channel: https://www.youtube.com/@typicallondongal

I feel good in giving away my shoes if they go to a good home, and are better enjoyed, and that they aren’t going to be tossed away.

I have a pair of flip flops that my was given to my auntie, as the person who originally wore them couldn’t wear them, and neither could my auntie and they are brand new and so I took them in and I love them.

It is so good to see items being used rather than going to waste and I will be testing out Vinted, but will see if my nieces would like them first.

You can also if you have the skill to upcycle clothes to still wear. I have a set of pj’s I love and got a hole in so going to sow it up as I love them and so comfortable that I don’t want to let them go.

I will be investing in more pyjamas sets, because in my opinion is a good investment.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Creating a long lasting wardrobe and having plenty to wear

Clothes are an important element in our lives and keeps us covered, and so it doesn’t have to be chaotic. I have had to make a decision of, do I want to be a hoarder for the rest of my life or be a minimalist?

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I want to be minimalist as I fed up of having so much, and not going to deprive myself but not going to buy stuff because it has a fancy print or logo, but will work based on my lifestyle.

I am not saying buying any old rags, but if it fits and you are going to get a lot of out of it, then buy it, but if you have 6 of the same tops, will that clog up your wardrobe based on what you already got, and be worn and can they be worn all year round?

I do have my eye on some bits like jumpers, and spoke about what I am planning. like body suits (check out my last blog Planning for my Autumn Wardrobe that I can still wear in the summer) as they are a long life investment, and won’t buy lots but a few and if they wash well and fit, then I want to keep them and wear them as long as possible and with jumpers, I will decide can they be worn when it is cold and going on a walk in? Can they be worn in the summer when it is cooler in the evenings, and practical for playing outdoors with my son?

This week I have been wearing black shorts and leggins, with black tops and not wise for the heat, but what I felt like and I knew I will be walking, playing in the garden and doing indoor workouts so didn’t want to wear smarter clothes, and keep with the basics.

The places I like to buy basics from are TU Sainsbury’s and George at ASDA, along with Shein, Amazon and Sports Direct. They are a good investment and did a blog about this too: Good Basics Help build a wardrobe

I not really into designer or into luxury, but I do like GUESS and haven’t bought items from one of their stores or online, but would like their fashion along with Oliver Bonas.

Yet again my spending items in these stores have changed, and that is about appearance and being practical about buying items from their stores, and if the clothes are made well and sustainable. Sort through the items not worn yet, and I am going to be getting rid of some of my bags but they aren’t practical for me and bought a new rucksack that is and can carry a little amount of stuff, but what I need each day.

I will be using my bumbag, my handbag and rucksack and that is all I want to own.

Shoes not worn. This has got to be sorted out, because I still have pairs still not worn, and not practical, and so going to eliminate ones I know I am going to ear and what can be worn by someone else or in bad condition thrown out.

Let me know what you are going to sort out and share any tips. You can comment below.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Planning for my Autumn Wardrobe that I can still wear in the summer

Looking for some last minute summer clothes? Now is the time as visiting some stores today, saw they have a massive sale on their summer stock and great to find those items that can be worn now but can be also be worn in the Autumn.

I have made some decisions on what I am going to be adding. I want a few bodysuits, because great to wear in the summer, and can be worn as a underneath, as layering for the Autumn, when the cold days begin and seen a set on amazon, that I have added to my wish list.

These are a two pack, and costs £16.20 and hopefully will last me for a long time. Let me know what you think.

Then I want a couple of sets of pyjamas, as I have a set on, as I am writing this blog, from Shein and looked in H&M and had these Snoopy ones.

These are so cute and I love light pink, I have a jumper just like this and wear it a lot , the price of these, are £15.99 but I have seen some others in George at ASDA so may look there too before I decide, and if I get the chance, I will be going to look in Primark too.

I am not planning on spending a lot on clothes now, as decluttering this year, has made me that I have enough, so just adding a few items, that I can wear with anything, and is comfortable and is a long life investment.

So, if you like to be updated when I put up a new post, then remember to follow and please leave a comment below of what items you are looking for and where you like to shop to find those long life pieces.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion for Summer that can also be worn in the Autumn and Winter

So I have had a sort out of my wardrobe and going through it I have enough of what I need to see me through this year, and in thinking about my shopping habits when it comes to clothes, I rarely buy items all of the time, and have times when I haven’t bought any at all.

I just like to update it because I get bored with wearing the same clothes, but sorting out my clothes, there are items that I can’t wait to wear, which I haven’t for a long time, so going to make the most of what I have got, and there are items that I can wear for the summer, but for the Autumn and winter too.

First of all my first item are my wide leg jeans from Shein. I been wearing these a lot and will go well with all my T-Shirts and can wear them in the Autumn and Winter with boots or trainers, and even a pair of sandals if we get more summer days, its rained a lot, but a great investment.

Then there are my sleeveless shirts. I do have many and wearing on of them as I continue to write this blog. TU Sainsbury’s has been a winner for me when it comes to these items and would buy more, but I know that I would buying them. for the sake of it.

I have mentioned these before in a previous blog, but honestly a great investment and as I write this blog I have this one (above) with my Wide legs jeans from shein and feels so light and will look be good with a cardigan and other style of jeans and with trousers too.

I have been loving wearing a t-shirt with some shorts and still great to wear in the Autumn and winter, for indoors and be worn as with lounge wear and been love seeing women wear the a hooded jumper with shorts set, but I can make a set of the clothes I have got. I have a grey fleece from Groupon and grey shorts, which were from Shein. The hoodie was bought as a set with tracksuit bottoms, but can wear with shorts, tracksuit bottoms or leggins, so great staple for your wardrobe. Its a comfort item and can add a blazer over the top with jeans, to really style it out. Super versatile.

Clothes like this never go out of fashion, and I do like the oversized look.

If you’d like to do a video showing the different looks I like then please leave a comment below.

My favourite place to shop for clothes too, is amazon and I love these tops they do. I have a few and they fit so well and can be good item to wear all year round and for different types of weather.

I have long sleeves ones and short sleeves, and wash well and can be worn with smart trousers, jean, leggins, and shorts along with a piece of jewelry, to be super stylish and last for a long time.

They also do sleeveless, and with a cardigan or a blazer, a jacket still wearable for the Autumn and winter.

Please check out my Pinterest board on fashion and what other clothes can last for Autumn and winter.

I do have other boards created about Fashion, so if you can spare some time, please check them out.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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My Favourite things I love to wear and great investment for the whole year round

I love my wardrobe and the clothes I have in it, and my favourite items are my cycling shorts. The pair I have, I have had for a long time and still in good condition, and they are great to wear when swimming or under a dress to stop chaffing and under shorter shorts.

This weekend I am going to buy another pair to have a spare and again make sure they last me a long time too. I want a set of sports shorts for walking as my goal is to walk to Morden everyday and to save money on travel.

The place I am going to look is Sports Direct. I stopped buying from them, because of their staff not being paid correctly and staff not being treated well. However, I do like the store and great place for deals, and to get items on a bargain.

This pair I have found is for £6.00. I like quality and will check them out to make sure that they will last me for a good number of years, and then I want a pair Sports shorts too to wear on top. Will be good to walk around in and to wear in the winter when indoors with a fleece and trainers.

This pair is £9.00 and feel will be a good investment. If you have any recommendations then please leave a comment below. Your feedback will be greatly received.

The one thing I like to have is a good pair of shoes and I have black pair from TU Sainsbury’s and so comfortable and wearing them practically everyday.

These are £8 and I love them. Super comfortable and I walk a lot, I initially got them to wear indoors, but worn them out and will continue to do so, as great with sports clothes, casual or with a dress. I went to a interview wearing these with a dress and went really well and so very versatile, as can wear with tights and socks and still look stylish.

The other thing I love is my Denim Jacket which I bought from a Charity shop and bought it for a Hen Party weekend and was dressing up as Cyndi Lauper and a real find and I do have another on with sparkles and great items to add and good for all weathers.

Here is one I found similar to the one I have, and this one is from TU Sainsbury’s £25.00 and can last a lifetime.

I will share more of things I love to wear and like to have in my wardrobe and for all seasons.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion items I like that lasts for all summers without buying more

I like to have a good selection of clothes that are for the summer, but will last me for more summers and can be worn indoors, like shorts around the house, instead of out, during the autumn and winter season.

Denim Shorts: These one item I always like to invest in. Always my go too, because I love putting these on and can be worn with tights in the winter, but lasts for a long time, depending where from. The last pair I owned were too big for me. I bought them when going to music festival and was pregnant, so these were donated, but now would like a nice new pair, along with another set of cycling shorts, and a pair of sports shorts and another sports bra.

These Denim shorts above are from TU Sainsbury’s, and looks like these have practically sold out, so gonna have a look else where, but for £14 not bad, and I love clothes from Tu Sainsbury’s. You can find some really good pieces that last a long time. The ones I had that I wore when pregnant were from New Look, but in the end after losing weight, they didn’t fit me anymore. There is a Newlook not far from me so I will go there to see if they still have pairs. The one they had in Epsom has closed down, so they don’t do denim shorts anymore, I will look at Shein and want to checkout Lightinabox. If you know of any online stores or in the high street stores that are good value, please recommend. You can leave a comment below.

I know there is Primark but don’t have a store that is close by, so yes I want a good pair that will last more than one season.

Sleeveless tops and tank tops: I have spoken about these before, Good Basics Help build a wardrobe but they are just worth the money.

I have a few sleeve tops and tanks. They for me are basics and I love investing in many colours and can be worn as bed clothes too and great to as a layer for the winter.

You will always find sleeveless tops in my wardrobe and if you’d like to see my tops I have then please let me know, and tank tops. This one is from John Lewis at is £8 and there are a few colours available in this colour. They are available in different sizes, apart from size 16, and sold out. Again though, TU Sainsbury’s do good selection too and also in H&M.

Summer dresses: I a few, a couple that can be worn in the summer and ones that are for the winter, and I’d like to invest in a new black dress, as again the one I bought from Very is now two big, along with a few and so donated these a few, that are too big too.

I have had my eye on this for ages and is selling out fast. This is from Amazon, and is £22.58. I am a little hesitate though, because of finding the right size, and not sure if it made for petite women, but when it is the right size it can be a long lasting item and worn all year round. So a must and can be worn during the day or the evenings on holiday when it is a bit chilly and to hot for the day time.

I love amazon as you can get different items on there that is original and not the same as the high street.

If you’d like to check our my Pinterest site, I have many boards with clothes and looks I am wanting to go for, for this year:

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Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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What I have added to my wardrobe

When it comes to clothes I am being more strict with myself, but still allow myself the joy of buying items, but that I can add to what I have already got.

This month I ordered a few things from Shein, a pair of wide leg jeans, a baseball jacket and a set of pyjamas.

I love these jeans and they had to be taken up because they were very long, but my mum took care of that for me and they are very comfortable Not washed them yet but got some good wear out of them. Not worn them today being the beginning of the week because my son likes to play in the garden, and so didn’t want them to get mucky.

This is my baseball jacket, and it is lovely. It is comfortable and good fabric and not stopped wearing it. It is a shame it didn’t have pockets, but I can live with that and very easy to wear.

I couldn’t find the exact ones from Shein but they do have so many varieties and for good prices. The ones are similar to the ones I purchased, not worn them yet because I need to shave my legs, but when I do can’t wait to wear them.

They are so #chick and nice material. I also bought a sleeveless shirt which is a must, from TU Sainsbury’s for £12 and fits well.

I will be doing another what I like to wear, showing my sleeveless shirts on my Youtube channel Typical London Gal Carrie Holmes as I love them, and love sharing my love of clothes.

As I saw it coming up the escalator I knew I had to buy. I did try it on and got it in a 12 and can’t wait to wear it.

So if you like this blog then you can follow me and you will be updated every time I put up a post and remember to like to so I know if you like this type of content and if not what would you like to share on this blog site. You can leave a comment below.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Rain days what I like to wear and looking to add to my wardrobe

I am sitting here in my Mickey Mouse jumper and leggins. It was so rainy yesterday that it didn’t make sense to dress up and so is why I am in casual clothes. I tend to wear these types of clothing because they are comfortable and clothes are important to how you feel.

There are items in my wardrobe I have still not worn because of the weather, but have a bag full of clothes to give away which I know I am never going to wear and making me be wise when buying more clothes, in that I am being realistic in my choices.

Having a bit of a declutter helps this and I don’t need thousands of items, just enough so I feel good and can be worn in all weathers.

I like to make sure I have a good coat for rainy days and I wear a different coat at the weekend to the one I wear in the week, and I wasn’t doing this consciously but it just worked out this way, and I do like to have a coat but not worn that at all this year as I do like my jackets.

The Jackets I wear is one from Debenhams and was a Christmas gift and a Black one which is in the picture below and was from Very and was one that was styled by Michelle Keegan.

Then there is footwear. The pair I have been religiously wearing is my ones from TU Sainsbury’s and jogged in these too, and I just slide them on and go, and lasted for two years so far and so comfortable.

For inspiration I do look on Pinterest and watch Sheerluxe, and love trying different looks and love wearing oversized clothes, like fleeces and jumpers, and looking for a new pair of wide leg jeans and found a lovely white top on Etsy that I want to invest in and a baseball jacket. I will show these once I have purchased and ready for the warmer weather.

Check Shein they have a lot of options, and not this blog is not sponsored but is through personal choice.

So I will share more and let me know what you like to wear on a rainy day.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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My Fashion Ideas for 2023

I love having a huge wardrobe of different types of clothing because I get bored with wearing the same thing all of the time, and seeing clothes that not been worn finding ways to wear them and not be a waste of money.

Some items could be better and because I have lost weight I need to down size so going to have a clear of items no longer my size as there are some new items I have seen which I will, I hope, fit and suit me better. I lost weight because I was diagnosed with having type 2 diabetes, and so had to really watch my diet and get control of my weight.

It means letting some more items go as i did a monthly declutter challenge and it will feel so good and so going to plan to get it ready and today as I write this blog it is starting the weather to be warm and so want to get my wardrobe ready for the change of season and look forward to spring and be good to not wear anymore layers and have less clothing on to allow my skin to breath.

Here is my fashion vision board for 2023:

I want to grow my hair and begin to style it a lot more rather than putting it up and been wanting to have my hair plated. I am going to do an order from Shein in May and it has been good not spending every month on clothing. It has given me the chance to look at what I have already got to style with and what items will complete the looks I want to go for, for this year.

A capsule wardrobe is a must because you aren’t searching to find something to wear. Dressing for different occasions, for example it will be the King’s coronation and want to plan my outfit this occasion as it may only be one I see and then I am away at the weekend at the end of April to see friends so going to make an effort for that and hopefully can finally wear less clothes, but living in England you just never know.

So have you planned your looks this year, let me know and I would encourage to a vision board on Pinterest to help.

Many thanks for watching

Carrie X

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Editing my wardrobe

So I have been doing a monthly challenge of decluttering, check out my blog site: https://everyonecanbuildacastle.com and so I have been sorting my clothes out and I thought I didn’t own a pair of jeans and I do, two pairs.

Editing my wardrobe has helped find pieces that I knew I had but forgotten where I had put them and so put them into my wardrobe in my bedroom and not stuffed in a draw doing nothing.

Check out my Pinterest of my fashion vision board for 2023:

This helps with saving money on laundry because I have enough clothes in my wardrobe that I can wear for the week or month and do laundry around once a week, not that I like my clothes to smell, but do it in batches so anything I need to wear in the week to be washed first and anything that can wait, I will do just that and wash other clothes in the next batch.

I like to have plenty of bottoms and today find a pair of trousers for £10 in H&M so going to go back to see if they are still there and have them taken up, and get me out of wearing leggins and are smart or wear casually with a set of pumps.

I love mix and match, because I always having something to wear and anything that for me no longer goes they get donated or if worn then recycled, unless it is underwear because of hygiene. I don’t like waste and it helps me to donate to others. Thank you to those who created Charity shops because I often shop from them, if I feel the item will go with the clothes I have already got. I am still trying not to buy anymore clothes, and being strict with myself when it comes to buying clothes.

I do have my mind on some new summer clothes, but kept them in my basket and waiting because the prices can change on clothes. It often is good to wait.

I want to easy wearing clothes but with style included and I bought new pair of shoes this weekend as I may have a bit of work outside, I will find out tomorrow but its because it is a nursery they have to have a pair of just inside and not a pair that you have been outdoors and worn.

These will be great to have as they are soft wearing and can be worn with leggings, trousers, with skirts, so not wasted money and was only £8 from ASDA. I like shopping from big stores, but have to be careful because I have before got carried away, and just because it low price doesn’t mean I should have it, but what purpose will it serve.

I see fleeces on sale, and I look them say, “I have enough” and want different items and not have thousands of fleeces, and ready for the season to change and wear less.

I like buying clothes and finding different items but if I don’t have the money and I need my money for other things, then I don’t, and seeing my savings go up is more of a buzz.

I do like new items though and so going to concentrate on saving to wait for the warmer weather to see what I have for that season and if I have the space.

So more blogs to come and I hope you are liking these blogs, remember press like below if you do, and if you wish to share this post, then you are more than welcome to do so.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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No Spending on clothes have I given in?

Yes I needed new leggins because I have pairs that have holes in because I live in them and Sainsbury’s were doing two pairs for £10 and so was a bargain. This doesn’t mean I am going to buy more clothes because I had a setback but in fact made me see that it has helped me to save and so will minimise my spending on clothes and buy my essentials, but not on anything else that I have enough of. I am doing a decluttering challenge this month (March 2023) and going to a sort through my clothes and going to take them to a recycling bin, near where my son goes swimming and so going to minimise and do a inventory of what I actually got and that I can let go of. This is called disowning.

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I am going to be honest I hate throwing stuff away especially clothes, so glad that my clothes can be recycled or taken to a charity shop, accept items like underwear and clothes with holes in.

I have uploaded a new RESET video of sorting out my clothes, and so check it via this link here: https://youtu.be/J_-8E30jT2M

Doing financial challenges have helped with cutting buying clothes, because it makes me conscious of what I have already got, and what I have got that have still not be worn, and I say to myself “You have enough”. This is not depriving, because I want to have a new pair of jeans as I love Denim and so versatile and that is what look when I buy clothes, and if it will compliment and be worn with what I already have.

So let me know how you are when it comes to buying clothes, I’d love to hear your thoughts. You can leave a comment below, and remember if you’d like to be alertd of more blogs on this site to follow me and like.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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How I use Pinterest for inspiration/Creating a vision board

If you didn’t know I am not buying any more clothes this year and I have been tempted but told myself “No I have enough” and it has stopped me from buying clothes.

However I do like to do a vision board for my fashion each year and this year is no exception. The thing is I get bored with wearing the same thing, so I have to mix it up and also I don’t mind wearing the same clothes on consecutive days, if they are clean then why not?

I do go for comfort but I like to have a style and love what I have in my wardrobe and as a kid I never liked wearing trainers and always looked good on others but not me, but how much of that has changed? I love them. I like the fact that trainers have become very on trend, even though I don’t follow them, its if, they look good and I feel confident in the clothes and footwear then I will wear it.

Here is my Fashion vision board for 2023 I have created for this year so far using Pinterest:

Of course we are heading into the spring and looking forward to the warm weather and wearing less layers and so I am sure my vision will change but still use the above pins save of what I can wear to adapt to this next season. I want to wear my skirts and dresses I have and my favourite tops.

It also means I can wear my Denim Jackets. These last a lifetime and I love having a few in my wardrobe and I do wear in the winter, but you don’t see them as they are being worn under a coat or a jacket and so be good to wear them alone with a top underneath and would not feel right in not having these. If you’d like me to show my Denim Jackets I have then let me know. You can leave a comment below.

It also depend on what you are doing. I wear fitness bottoms and leggins with a basic top and jumper because my son loves to play sport and so I have to wear clothes in the week and weekends to tailor that.

I do love a cross over bag and invest in good knit wear cardigans or jacket and invested in a few last year from a charity shop and H&M. I love buying items from Charity shops as they do often have different pieces and hidden treasures.

Pinterest is a brilliant platform to create a vision board and carry around with you on your phone, and develop your style and why not have categories too and is good for inspiration and getting the most out of your wardrobe, and enjoy what you wear. It is free and great way to organize your clothes.

So I hope this has helped you and remember to follow if you’d like to be kept up to date with my blogs on this site and like this video if you’d like more content just like this.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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How I plan what I am going to wear?

When it comes to fashion I like to plan what I am going to wear and what I want to wear. I have my workout clothes because I did some exercise using a ten minute routine on Youtube, and love the pieces I have got on. I like to look on Pinterest and have a vision board of styles I want to use for myself and feel good in them.

If you haven’t read my other blog NO more spending on clothes then I suggest you do as I am not going to buy anymore clothes this year and will be talking more about this in future blogs if you’d like to do the same. I would like a few more baseball caps as I love wearing these and I recently invested in a new hat from Groupon (see picture below):

I got a black one and I have worn it and a great investment piece, but not going to buy anymore clothes. I am going to do a declutter because I have clothes that are too big for me now, that I have lost weight. This is not to show off but recommended to do a declutter and enjoy the clothes I want to keep and already have.

Don’t get me wrong I have been tempted by seeing special offers on Groupon, H&M, TU Sainsbury’s, Ely’s which is a high-end store and M&S and Amazon, because they are my favourites stores, but held myself back and when I get the urge to buying new items, ask myself, do I really need that item? and answer I have enough. This has stopped me and doing no spend days helps too. Check out my blogs on my site: https://everyonecanbuildacastle.com and my Youtube channel linked at the bottom of this blog about it and not buying clothes this year will help save me money and so seeing the difference in my spending habits is driving me forward and not want another Jumper that I love buying and vest tops. I have enough. You try it honestly it does work.

So I do have a walking in closet thanks to my mum and step dad and I will my rotate my clothes and use my wardrobe and wear what I have in my room first and then once an item has been worn, I will wash it and then put it into my walk in closet to change with an item I haven’t worn for a while, and put this in my wardrobe in my room to change it up and not lasted me a week but a month, and do this every Sunday before a new week.

I was inspired by @trinnylondon and she plans her outfits especially when she is travelling and I thought what I good idea and do the same each week, because my son loves playing rugby or football, so need to wear clothes for that and I like to exercise in the morning so it has to be practical.

Check out Pinterest to see my fashion vision i have for this year 2023.

I like mixing casual clothes with smart clothes and getting inspiration helps get my clothes together and I like the clothes I have now. I like colour and pattern, and use basic tops for layering or with a set of fitness bottoms as said for playing sport with my son and adapting the looks so I can also wear them in the Spring and Summer.

I you get inspired too sort out your wardrobe to plan on what you like to wear then do, I write these blogs for that reason. I like having a capsule wardrobe and check out Youtube for ideas too, when it comes to fashion and styling, to join me if you’d like to stop buying anymore clothes. You can follow me on this blog and be kept up to date with my blogs on this site by subscribing. Please click like if this blog has helped you.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

@typicallondongal

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NO more spending on clothes

I have decided to challenge myself for 2023 by doing No Spend January and not buy anymore clothes. I need to have another sort through, because I do have items that I haven’t worn yet.

Of course there is going to be temptation, because of sales. Many retailers will be getting rid of their Christmas stock, but I have plenty and so having a sort through I don’t need anymore.

I do need more underwear, but I see these as an essential item, but not going to spend a fortune and going to get rid of some pairs first before I buy replacements. Any clothes that are in good condition I will donate, because it stops landfill, and someone else’s junk is another persons pleasure.

I would like to have thousands tops and cardigans especially and jumpers, but I know this will make me feel bogged down, and life isn’t about how much you have, or having a huge closet but how they make you feel and can they go with many items I already have and will last me for a long time. I don’t tend to buy a lot of summer clothes because how long summer actually lasts, and been a long time since I have been on holiday during this period, and really do you need a load of shorts? Do you need a load of t-shirts?

Some I know may say yes, because you love to buy new clothes, but how many will you actually where all of the time?

I do film on my Youtube channels videos of what I like to wear, check it out The Typical London Gal Carrie Holmes.

I will report on how it goes and why not join me, and if you like these blogs then remember you can follow me and then you will be notified of my blogs on this site and never miss one.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Typical London Gal

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Wardrobe full of sparkles

I love this time of year to wear sparkles, but not just for Christmas but for other occasions too, and going through my wardrobe I still have items that are sparkly not worn so my fashion goal is to wear them.

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I don’t really go out these days and so Christmas is the best time for me to wear them, unless next I have a holiday where I can wear them for an evening, and going to wear one of my sparkling tops on Christmas day and make a bit of an effort rather than wearing leggins and jumper which has become my daily attire.

Plus also not suitable for playing football with my son or rugby.

The other thing is finding the right underwear and I find underwired bra’s really uncomfortable so I use elasticated bra’s. So will be having a look to see if I can get one and wear underneath and still have some sort of support.

I do have jumper though that are sparkle and I wear them a lot but for Christmas I do want to wear the items that are sparkling to wear something different. I am all about getting the most out of clothes, and this how I am going to do that.

I have just decided that I am going to film a Christmas of what I wore, as I really do enjoy this type of content and helps me again to wear all the clothes I have and enjoy the clothes I have in my wardrobe.

So, do you like sparkles? You can leave a comment below and what way are you getting the most out of your wardrobe? I would like to know.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Typical London Gal

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Wearing what I have got and plans for my wardrobe

I am trying my hardest to not buy anymore clothes, but saw some deals on Groupon and bought a tracksuit, leggins and a jumper. That for me is it but if I could ask for anything for Christmas it would be a pair of jeans.

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If I don’t receive these then I am going to wait to see if I can get some if there are January sales anywhere, as Christmas for me is a chilled day and letting the worries go for one day, but I will make an effort for the festive season I am just going to concentrate on clothes I have got and have items I still haven’t worn.

Next Friday I am going to have a good clear out, because there are items that I have worn lot that I need to let go and have shoes I haven’t worn, and so before I buy anything more clothes going to minimise my wardrobe and go through what items I could do with.

I have started a new habit that I am sorting my clothes and have everything I plan to wear in the week in my small wardrobe in my bedroom on Sundays, for the week ahead and take note of what I choose on Notion to help me select them.

So far this has helped a lot.

I’d like to hear to how you organize your clothes. Please leave a comment below.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Typical London Gal

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Getting the most out of your clothes

I have gone through a change and going through my wardrobe realised I don’t need anymore and so I waiting for a tracksuit to come and that is going to be it for my clothes and feel good with the pieces I have got.

When it comes to having a good wardrobe think about what you do each day. I tend to go to casual most days as my son loves to play football or rugby, and so there is no point in wearing clothes that are more dressy in case they get dirty and don’t stretch.

I am never super scruffy, they have to be comfortable and get a few days use out of them and if I only wear an item once then I don’t put in the wash I will put it back into my wardrobe or I will wear it for continuous days.

I have now decided that each Sunday I will set up my clothes I wish to wear for the week, and what I don’t stays in there. I know we may not have the luxury in doing so, but if you do it is worth it and I feel so less worried about what to wear, and doing this has made me see I don’t need anymore.

Having a Capsule wardrobe is good, because you can have fun with it. It can be colourful, but it depends on your style.

I love colour, light colours and dark and that they wash well. I would like to wear tailored clothes, and do have items, but saving these for when I go out somewhere and when my son doesn’t want to play sports.

I want to put together a new fashion vision on Pinterest and good place to look at different styles and here is one I have created before and how you can do the same.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Typical London Gal

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Good Basics Help build a wardrobe

What are basics?

They are plain tops, tracksuits without prints and must haves to layer and on their own in the summer. I at the moment wearing a black plain V-top and a fleece. These clothes give me comfort but still like to have some sort of style.

It’s a must that I have a set of basics that I can wear for different weathers and always have something to wear. I vision what an item may look like, and what it will go with that I already have in my wardrobe, and is this my style or not.

I will often wear them as a night clothes too and I love clothes like that. Thinking of that, does this sound like I am lazy? Well I can be, but I like to get the most out of the clothes and versatile for me is to love and enjoy what I wear and have different items to make a good capsule wardrobes and with Basics you can down or up, and just need to a pair of boots that can be worn casually or for going out in and dress up.

Anything that can be worn all year round and for any purpose is worth investing and I am not really into wearing plain tops all of the time, but great for adding when I just need to put something on and can wear when playing football or rugby with my son and doesn’t matter if they get dirty.

The best places are stores like H&M, Amazon, TU Sainsbury’s and even online stores like Freemans or Very.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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7 ways you can Save Money on Fashion

Hello and thank you for visiting if you are new to this blog site. Today I am talking about Saving money on fashion.

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  1. Save for the item and set a budget of how much you are willing to spend on that item
  2. Avoid store cards, from experience they can run up a lot of debt and so if I don’t have the money I don’t buy it, and points/loyalty cards are better
  3. If you have clothes that no longer fit that are in good condition then why not sell items or pay for them to be repaired
  4. Wait for sales, a lot of retailers start to change their fashion certain parts of the year like as soon as it begins to get nearer September they will have a sale on summer items and start setting up items for Autumn
  5. Invest in clothes that can be worn all year around, this why I set up this blog because I like to invest in clothes that last a long time and be worn all year round
  6. Create wish lists and I keep things, when shopping online in the basket and see if I can get the same item on the high street for less and if I can’t find the items, I will check online and save for when I can invest on that particular list
  7. Go through what you want in your wardrobe and go through items you want to let go of and build a capsule wardrobe. I know many people give this tip, but for me I buy what will go with what I already have and have plenty of outfits that go together

It is all about being happy about what you wear and how it makes you feel when you put it on, and so taking time to invest in a good wardrobe is how you can save and budget and nothing goes to waste.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Typical London Gal

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New In H&M Autumn and Winter Fashion

Yes H&M have their Autumn and Winter fashion out, not sure and seen some good pieces, like long sleeved tailored shirts, knitted wear and I was hoping they were having a sale on some of the fashion from summer, but I am going to keep checking.

I did a haul video featuring a couple of T-Shirts from H&M, check it out here: https://youtu.be/aECm8xphzPQ

This sweatshirt is great item and I love these types, because they can last a long time and never go out of style. I invested in a few of their fleeces and jumpers, because they are good quality and for the price is totally worth it. This one above is currently £12.99, just bare in mind the prices can change. I am not sponsored, I just really love their fashion.

Here is another jumper that i’d like to invest in, because it looks good quality and I love the collar and can be worn with many things, such as leggings and a high knee boots, jeans and a pair of smart black trousers. I love hoops and this one is £24.99, and will last a long time.

Here is a pair of Boots that I have discovered and be brilliant with the sweatshirt and jumper above and smartens the outfit up. Casual/Smart.

I love these types of Boots because they are brilliant for all weathers and a good long lasting piece and I need some new boots and so I will checking out their footwear. These currently £34.99.

Then there are these Boots and are a bit more money compared to the ones above but again a pair worth investing as they can last a lifetime, just remember to get them mended, and use boots holders to help them stay in shape. They are £99.99.

Then there is this short cardigans and my go to item in the winter. I like to have a few cardigans because they are so easy to wear and will be buying a new one and this one again good for the whole year and will last a lot of Autumn’s and Winters.

This is £17.99.

So they do have a lot of good pieces and I will visit again and try and do a new shop with me. I will let you know if I do.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Typical London Gal

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Fashion Diary/Finding the right bag

Hello and welcome! In this blog I talk about bags, because like my obsession with notebooks, clothes and shoes, and Youtube, etc etc, I love a bag.

For me they are essential item, as I do carry bits with me that are important like my house keys, phone, a notebook and so need a bag that is deep and structured with pockets or just deep enough to carry a lot.

So where to buy?

Well today I looked in TK Maxx and they do a load of bags that I could live in the store and have so many different styles. They are pricey but from experience are good quality.

This one is priced at £49.99, but this price can change. I am not sponsored by any of the retailers I mentioned. The stores I choose is of personal choice.

I love Amazon, they have so many retailers to buy from and have a grey Rucksack from them and love it to bits and bought it about 4 years ago and still good quality.

This is the exact one I have and not surprised it is still available, as it is so worth it. Currently this is priced at £20.39. It has so many inside pockets and use it when I take my son on trips to London and if I manage to get away this summer this rucksack i have will come with me.

I have two rucksacks like this and would be a place I’d go to when buying a bag and know they are of good quality, and not had any issues so far, and the relationship with Amazon, which they don’t know about it for 20 years, can’t really remember, but love it and is the go to place if you can’t find what you want on the high street.

The other place is Avon. I have not bought a bag for while but I will checking them out because I would always buy a bag from them and do plan to do a haul very soon. Then their is Wish, they are platform that have many bags and other products and had to take off their APP, because I became obsessed but do have some really good designs and different kinds.

It’s all about what you want to get out of it, and how it serves you.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Typical London Gal.

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Fashion Diary/New Finds on the High Street

Hello! So to kick off I am going to begin with H&M I bought a new pair of Animal print pumps and been wanting a pair and in browsing in the store, this is the one in Centrecourt Wimbledon, and had to buy them and were £17.99. So soft and comfortable that I fear wearing because they have a nice trim on them and feel so good on your feet.

They also had a white sleeveless button shirts. I always invest because they can be worn all year round, and my go to because they are just a staple piece I love to have, because they just easy to wear and great investment. They can worn with a Cami top underneath with the shirt open, you can tie them up at the front and then in the winter a cardigan with a vest top underneath, and I just my favourite type of clothing.

They also had a some lovely animal print shirts that I was a bit weary of wearing as them big quiet shirt but since thinking about it, I could make it work and is a versatile piece.

Online this top is on sale for £10 originally £17.99 but run out of stock so very popular the great thing is I can save it in my wish list and have selected them to notify me when they are back in stock. Just remember this could be different in the stores, and so going to see if they are still there on sale in my local H&M and am planning to go up in Oxford Street as they may have more items, and different pieces if I do I will let you know.

I have been in search of a new bag and checked Oliver Bonas in Wimbledon and they have some really nice bags. They are quite high in price, but worth investing and I love treating myself in store because their dresses and accessories are lovely and love my Scarf and T-Shirt I bought from them and lovely material.

I love colour and is priced £49.50, which is high but I don’t mind if it is good quality.

They also had some nice dresses and they do maxi style which I’d love to buy but end up being too long, but they do short dresses too and love the colours of their clothes and would love to treat myself to one of the their dresses.

This is a lovely style and looks like it is made with light material. It is £69.50 but again can be a item you wear in the colder months, with a pair of skin colour tights, with a pair of ballet style shoes and in the summer sandals or even with a white or pink trainer.

I love wearing colourful clothes including dresses. Just bear in mind that the items in store aren’t always the same in the stores. If you see it invest because of how quickly they change their stock around.

So let me know what you have found on the high street then leave a comment below of what are your staple items you like you wear, that can be worn all year round, as I love recommendations. I am due to go to TKMaxx as I love their skincare items aswell as their fashion and using some at the minute, which I have shared on my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUDFIqjVKLy7NhtcR6Hy0Tg and notebooks, because they do nice bags too and have a good range, so going to see which one I will buy from Oliver Bonas or TKMaxx and will update you.

If you’d like to be kept up to date with this blogs then remember to follow and you will be alerted everytime new blog is posted.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary/sales and special offers

Today i paid a visit to New Look and bought a pair of shoes and having a style this I have had before they will be super comfortable. I don’t shop often in New Look, when I lived in Bognor Regis, where there was a new look too, I’d be in there everyday.

Now being someone who loves a T-Shirt they did have a deal where you could by two t-shirts for £16, but I prefer H&M, as I like the material better. I also bought a T-Shirt which I did plan to get in Oliver Bonas and it so lovely and was a bit pricey but being someone who doesn’t buy a lot of items in that store because of the price of their clothes, it was a nice treat. Stores will be getting ready for the Autumn again, and so they will be having sales soon on their summer products.

It is good to keep on monitoring the stores you love because I always check their sales and if it is worth it. I do budget, and write a list a of items I would like to have and I will save my money in doing so. I am notice the price of items going up and so it is getting in whilst it a low for that store.

H&M have a membership scheme which I been saying no too, and thought I had already done that but I hadn’t but it is worth it if you shop in there often. Yet I don’t want to make it an excuse to keep going in there. Yet if it saves more money in doing the membership it could be worth it. I will report back.

With Newlook I did have a store card but no longer because it got me in debt, and got tempted everytime I would pass the store. You do have to be careful with store cards because it becomes too tempting, and not needed. Now I don’t have one and will not own one again, I do feel a sense of relief.

Price doesn’t always match quality and so do your maths and how long and often will you will wear it. I haven’t checked out TU Sainsbury’s so I will check them out probably next week, and take a look.

It is officially the summer and time to go through our summer clothes if you haven’t already, and have a good sort out. I rotate my clothes and wear everything I own.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diaries/New items I saw in H&M UK

Going into shopping mail near to my home, I checked out H&M and they have more pieces of clothing that caught my eye, and plan to go back to.

This blog is not sponsored!

So T-Shirts, and I am wearing a t-shirt from H&M now from the Women’s department and found this one that I hope I can go back for. Their prices like many stores, have gone up, but because they are great the wear and all year round, they are for me worth the investment. Price is currently £12.99, but they may change the price, and so best to check the prices in store and online. Often the price online can be different.

As it is Summer they did have a lot of shorts in different colours, and I need a new pair of denim shorts, because my current pair are too big for me now so going to invest in a new pair. They just great to have, as in the winter I can still wear them indoors.

The ones the picture above are £12.99, again I did notice the price with online compared to the store and seems cheaper to buy online, but then their delivery, so I wouldn’t order online and buy in store, should they have my size. I now fit a medium, and so will be going back and they had like silk shorts too, if you like clothes in that kind of material. So worth having a good look around if you need any shorts, for the summer.

They did have a really nice knitted short sleeve dress, like this one below and again I want to go back and try on. These are great for all seasons, the only thing is washing them, sometimes in my experience, they can go out of shape, if not washed properly via the clothing label, so do check do a 30 degrees wash if it says to, and see how it washes.

The one I found in store, was felt very light, as often they can be heavy but not the one I saw, so think it is a definite one to try on before I buy.

They did have some animal print shirts and dresses. I love Animal print and great for all year round.

H&M are brilliant for having long-lasting pieces and the often do sales and so check online if not in store.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary, Living T-Shirts and leggins

Hello and welcome! It is no understatement that I love fashion and looking at what people (mainly women) are wearing and see if what they’re wearing will suit me.

I at this very moment wearing fitness bottoms/leggins with a pink polar neck and these are the clothes I love and being casual. Jubilee was great and I did film in Day in a life video to document what I was wearing, and will be uploaded soon.

Here is a pair I have posted before and wanted to talk about them again and I love them. So comfortable and love the colour and as I have dropped a dress size, yippy, are a size 14 and obsessed with them.

I have a few pairs, hanging in a closet in my home, and live in them. I am not being sponsored, but if Sainsbury’s read this blog or find it, then I would love to. Hint Hint.

Then there is Shein and their T-Shirts and along with TK Maxx, again not sponsored, just are great and I have to hold myself back, because they have so many. Amazon are always my go to for fashion, and there is a lot, and can become addictive. Again I have to rein myself in, but great for many things, like leggins and t-shirts.

I feel this is relevant as we did have the Platinum Jubilee, and one I have put into my basket not to buy right away, but to store for a future purchase.

This is an example of the T-Shirts available on amazon.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary/Dressing for the Jubilee

Yes I know! Sorry if I a talking a lot about the Jubilee, but I am really excited about it and already picked up my clothes for this week and so if you want to celebrate but feel you have nothing to wear then check these clothes out, that I have put together from the High Street and online.

This is from #lightinabox at £29.50, and similar to the dress I will be wearing and can be worn at a lovely summer wedding too, and could also be good for a summer holiday, day time or as evening wear.

This dress is from Debenhams and I love #polkadots and is priced at £17.50, this is the online, and can be worn with skin colour or black or navy blue tights, for when it gets colder, and a summer dress too. I picture a basket bag and nude shoes.

I love a patterned top and I have a black top just like that, and great for all year round as if you work in a office, and summer and also for the festive season. This is from Lightinabox again at £19.79

This is from #newlook and a store I love to look into, in store and bought many clothes from them that I have loved wearing. I love putting my money into the retailer/fashion industry, and invest in clothes that make me love, and on a budget. I did have a store card, but I like reward cards rather than a bank card. I really wish that Newlook did one. This top is £18.00. This is the online price, so bear that in mind, as some prices can differ when purchased in store.

Now lets talking about shoes and accessories. I have seen these boots and very stylish and makes fashion fun.

This is from the online shop, #vencano and I love the pattern and great for going to concerts, with a white dress, or a pair of white shorts. These are at the price off: £32.85. (These prices are what they were when this blog was written and so may change)

These are gorgeous, and are from Lightinabox at £25.82, and great pair to wear for the Jubilee and for a wedding, and again for the festive cheer. Not good if it’s rainy, but for good summer days and indoors, lovely pair. If well looked after can last a long time.

Then there are bags. I looked in TK Maxx today (when this blog was written) at their bags from Dune and they have lovely ones, that I am going to invest in. Here are some I found for the Queen’s Jubilee, and for other occasions too.

This is from Lightinabox at £14.07 and looks so stylish.

With light in a box, they do different type of items that you don’t get on the high street. Since my card was hacked though it has made me weary in buying on online, but I would love to buy some items from them, as if you like festival type clothes, or on holiday, then it is worth investing.

So, I hope you enjoy the Jubilee and hoping we can wear our dresses and I am going to make the effort for it and I will film what I am wearing, as Thursday I am going to put on a dress, and Friday and then Saturday. I am doing another week in a life video for my Youtube channel and so will show what I wear in that video.

https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCUDFIqjVKLy7NhtcR6Hy0Tg

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary/New Finds in TU Sainsbury’s and M&S

Last Sunday I took a trip to M&S and TU Sainsbury’s, and found some really lovely pieces and bought a pair of fitness bottoms from Sainsbury’s, and there were more items I want to invest in.

These items have been selected because these items are going to last for many years and I like a good tie shirt, great for Spring and summer, and saw it in Sainsbury’s but was on the wrong rack, but still caught my eye, as I have a printed version, that I bought a few year ago, and still I wear it, and washes really well.

These clothes will never go out of fashion and still be current, like the jumper I have selected that has stripes and love the colour of the stripes with the Baige background and be great to wear through out the different seasons. This was from M&S, along with the black animal print tracksuit. I did find another jump, but couldn’t find it on their site.

That is the thing with some clothes you find, in store aren’t all available online, but I will do a shop with me, and see if I can find the one I wanted to share. The tracksuit is lovely, and would wear it, but the jumper I saw would have been a good option too.

The T-Shirt is TU Sainsbury’s and love it. I very rarely buy plain t-shirts, it just my person preference. The one thing I miss not doing, is going to a music festival, as it be a great item to wear, but worn though out the year too. I picture a nice pair of leggins, jeans and even black or denim shorts. In the winter why not invest in a leather jacket and Baige coloured boots.

The fitness bottoms I did purchase, because I just love Sainsbury’s fitness bottoms. They had gone up on price, as they other pairs I have purchased were £16, but these were £18.

Then, I found these Sandals on M&S and I love square heals, and what is good about M&S, is that they do half sizes still,, and I find that some Size 5’s are too big, as I am a 4 and half.

I like shoes that look nice but are comfortable and can wear them without the fear of falling on my face, when wearing them.

So, I hope that you like these items and has in some way inspired you.

I do write other blogs, and have Youtube channels too, along with books, that you can find on amazon.com, under the names, Carrie Challoner, Carrie Lee Holmes and Carrie Holmes.

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Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUDFIqjVKLy7NhtcR6Hy0Tg

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Blogs:

https://sportsandfitnesspassion.wordpress.com

https://theparentingadventurestipsandtricks.wordpress.com

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https://mystylewayofliving.blogspot.com

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Online Courses:

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Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary/Kids and parent matching fashion

I got this idea from watching Louise Pentland, and would post these types of images on Instagram, and decided that I want to see if I can buy matching outfits for me and my son.

Ok so the jumper isn’t a match, but were both in fitness clothes, brand Adidas, and wanted to use this to inspire other mothers, sons and daughters to do the same.

Sorry about the bare face I just don’t wear make up everyday to give my skin on my face a break from it. I wanted to have a bit of fun with styling me and Henry together and see some others on Pinterest (See below):

The store I bought our outfits from was from Sports Direct, and will look in H&M Kids and H&M adult clothes.

I know you can get Pyjamas that match, but like to do this for everyday fashion.

It doesn’t have to be expensive clothes and I still set a budget, and great way to get the most out of your clothes, and you can get others involved at all.

I remember when I was a secondary school, there were groups of girls, as I went to a girls school, would dress the same and so why not do this with you and your children.

If you already do this then I’d love to see photos and where your clothes are from. You can leave a comment below.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary/Dressing for the weather when it is humid but rainy

When it comes to fashion it can be challenge when one day it is super warm then next minute humid, but rainy.

This is where hoods can be handy as I never carry an umbrella, but will wear a cap, winter hat when it is super cold or a hood. I love wearing a hooded fleece and invested some from Shein and H&M, and would love to get one from Help the Heroes charity website, and so going to invest in one this year. They are a bit pricy but because it going to a good cause I don’t mind spending more on a fleece as I will make sure they last a lifetime.

I am someone her invests in leggins and jumpers and vest tops. I wear these for everyday and for bedtime. I like to get my monies worth, and if they fit well, wash well and light and easy to wear then I will wear them to the end of days in this world.

These are from Shein, an online retailer that I discovered last year and love what I purchased from, but my bank account were hacked so now I am a bit dubious to buy anything else online, and would love to have own brand in these sort of clothes.

When it comes to vest tops and hoodies is that they are brilliant to layer up and invested in jumpers this year that I don’t need anymore but I live in them so I know buying jumpers as a long time investment, and worth the dosh spent.

What do you like to invest in when it comes to fashion? Please leave a comment below I would love for your feedback and what brands and stores have you have seen that has these items mentioned in this post. Recommendations truly welcome.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary/Casual style clothes

Hello and welcome to a new blog! I took a bit of a break being the Easter Holidays but now I am back and in this blog I talk about how I like the casual oversized clothes look along with fitness bottoms with trainers and knee high Boots.

This year I have really gotten into wearing casual sports clothes and have quite a few fitness bottoms from TU Sainsbury’s and would like to purchase more pairs. They are only £16 bit fit a treat but since buying my last pair I have gone down a dress size 14.

I have no special secret just been looking after my son and gotten into my love for walking again. This Easter Holiday I have done a lot and love black trainers from amazon and so comfortable. I am trying to stay away from ordering items from Amazon as my card was hacked into, but will look for alternatives once these are worn to search the high street for similar pairs.

I am in the need for of Knee high boots so going to save up for these. I will when I have a chance will check a pair out in TK Maxx, Sainsbury’s or Primark which I rarely buy from but do like to treat myself once a year. I don’t just buy any items because of the price tag but on items I actually need and on how long they last.

Building a wardrobe that you are happy with can take time, but when you always have something to wear you know you made the right choice and was worth the investment.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary/Clothes for Spring that can be worn when we have different weathers

When it comes to fashion I think Spring fashion to be lovely patterned tops and wearing ballet pump shoes and having florals.

Yet days where it is raining it is not always possible. So here are some items that you could wear that will be suitable for all weathers. Scroll across to see below.

I like items that I can put with a blazer, a jacket, or cardigan when its not too chilly but will be brilliant in a woolly jumper over the top.

Then shoes for me I live by my trainers and white pumps I have or a pair of Ballet shoes.

So what fashion do you like this time of year that you can wear still in different weathers I’d love for you to leave a comment below.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary/Etsy Fashion

With the weather keeps changing it can be tricky to workout what to wear. Last week in the UK it was so warm that I wore my shorts and now I in jeans a polar neck from Amazon, a heart patterned grey jumper, black jeans from Primark, a sports bra I bought a long time ago from I think amazon, and socks from a local charity shop.

I uploaded from my Youtube channel of “What I like to wear in a week”, and will be creating more content like that, as it really helps me get the most out of my clothes.

I been looking on Etsy for a change instead of amazon, shein and TK Maxx and see what fashionable items they had and here are my picks.

So the first picture is of a fleece for women, and I loved it because of the colour, and great with a pair of jeans, or shorts when it gets sunny and warm again, and the seller name is: IslaandIx and they have many different colours to choose from.

I came about these items via Youtube and like the white top showing above, and is image number 2, and straight away caught my eye and again can be worn with jeans and shorts, with a pair of boots or trainers and is by the retailer on Etsy called: Flocks2LocksSA

Then I looked at dresses. I do like a dress, I am not one to wear them all of the time, but like to add to my wardrobe, as they are one item, and one above is like a maxi dress and great with black tights and boots or a pair of trainers and be worn everyday. The seller is: QUATRIEME You can dress it up for warm weather with a pair of flips flops, and with the hooded fleece and white t-shirt.

I then found this casual everyday dress. This can be worn with pumps, some jewelry and flips flops. In the summer dress it up with a toe ring on your feet and ankle bracelet. It is by the seller: MagicStitchDesigns

So check them out. Sometimes when using Etsy the delivery charge can be quite high, so worth thinking about, but by using Etsy to build up a wardrobe, it makes a change and different from what you can get from the high street. Fashion is about what your personal style is.

I hope these blogs help you, and if you’d like to be kept updated of my blogs on this site then remember you can follow me, and so every time I share a blog on this site, you will be alerted.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary/Clothes for Mothers Day

Hello, it is the beginning and on Sunday coming it is Mothers Day and we lose an hour, as it is now officially Spring, but its not that weather yet where, even it has been nice and sunny, there is still a chill in the air.

This is from Shein and love checking out their fashion, and I am mad about jumpers and the casual working girl look, with a takeaway cup of coffee, when on the go. It can be worn with white trainers, pointy flat shoes or a pair of ankle boots, with a blazer on top, or a nice coat.

If you are going out on Sunday for Mother’s day and is still a bit chilly this look would be perfect.

I have also seen some lovely pieces on Etsy.

If you didn’t read my previous blog, it is about what you can by as gifts.

Also I have begun doing a monthly newsletter and the one I have written for March has a gift guide also:

first-weekly-newsletter-march-2022Download

It can be confusing what to wear, when it is lovely and sunny but still cold to wear just a jumper and trousers, and so I would say tailored casual look is a winner. It can depend where you are going and if it isn’t raining.

I would always prepare first and if you are meeting outdoors or inside.

I today put up a new What I like to wear video so please check out here.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary/Mothers Day what I like to buy as gifts

So not far now and it will be Mother’s day and so this week I thought I would show items of fashion that can be given as gifts and one thing I have done, is bought a bag for each lady in my family with little gifts inside.

When it comes to clothes as gifts make sure if the items does not fit to keep the receipt, along with the original packaging.

The one thing I find easier is to buy accessorizes like a new hand bag, tote bag, and personalised product like a t-shirt.

This a example above, is a design that I found on the site I love to use, Funky Pigeon.

They do a lot of gifts like mugs, photos, with frames and stationary.

This one above is a T-Shirt I found on Etsy and have a look as they are a lot of items you can buy as gifts, and have different ones compared to the many clothes stores.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/

I found this lovely pinkie coloured hoodie on Etsy and one I would wear, and why not make a fashion hamper, with a hoodie, a personalised T-Shirt, a personalised mug, along with some slippers. Just that it is a gift put together personally from you, for your mum or even grandmum.

I love these style of bags and just a simple sweet one can be used to put some little gifts in with tissue paper with, nail file, Make up, tissues, a bank card holder, and just again make it personalised by attaching a keyring with a photo on it. I did that once and ordered them from Visitaprint, who do a lot of personalised items.

Why not take your mum out for some retail therapy and create a card/invitation to go shopping all expenses covered and then why not go for a drink and meal, afterwards, or book a hotel to go on a shopping trip in London.

I this weekend went to a musical, the Lion King and made a bit of an effort. Yet it was a good day out, so why not make a day of it and celebrate us mums for the hard work we do.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary/One in one out

So I like to if you have read my blogs on this site, to rotate my clothes and when I buy items I will go through my clothes and see what I can pass on or dispose of. At the moment I am in need of some t-shirts and to prep for Spring and Summer but ones I can still where through the year.

Check out Shein and TK Maxx as they have good styles of T-shirts and going to do a haul this week filmed and I do create fashion videos, check out these links to my Youtube channels that features fashion and how I like to buy.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUDFIqjVKLy7NhtcR6Hy0Tg

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVjvO2fsowvFne_iMuG7d1g/videos

Check out this selection of T-Shirts that caught my eye:

The issue with Shein clothes such as T-Shirts can go out of stock so quickly so when you see them, then buy, and got rid of some boots I owned, and in a bad state disposed of.

Here are some t-shirts I liked on TK Maxx:

With TK Maxx, I buy in store and not online and you do have to search through the racks but still a go to and is one of my favourite High Street Stores.

A T-Shirt is always gonna be fashionable and H&M I will do a new shop with me soon.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary/New InSites into Fashion/Clearing out

When it comes to fashion I get that eagerness to buy especially rediscovering H&M, New Look, TU Sainsbury’s and Oliver Bonas, but I have made a order on Shein as I looked in these stores today but waiting for their Spring Fashion to come in, as it still based on winter clothes and I have enough.

These are the items in H&M that caught my eye today and they did black trousers too if the light colour is not for you, and the Jacket reminds me of one I had as a kid and I had a Bros Picture on the back of it, which my Nan Sewed on me. Talking the 80’s.

The items I need is T-Shirts, Pyjamas, Socks and Knickers, and new bras. I am focussing on these items, because the washing machine has broken down, I also want to have a clear out and going to do a Spring Seasonal Clean up and go through my clothes as I have lost some weight and so gonna clear out my spring and summer items that no longer fit me.

I also am after a fitness jacket that go with the bottoms I wearing today from TU Sainsbury’s as I love them and so want a two piece of possible. Here below is the one I found that matches, but at Matalan.

I love fitness gear clothes and great for when I workout indoors and when out walking and wash well too, which is always a bonus.

When it comes to tops or jackets, because I am big on top I have to go a size up, but am 14 waist now and so going to have a sort through and set up a Vinted Account to sell them or if not give for recycle bin or a charity shop.

It is always good to go through my clothes and put different items together and if nothing doesn’t fit then good to give away to someone else.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary/A Windy Day Clothes

The jumper: I have been supporting jumpers this year and could buy loads but don’t have room for those, but when it is cold outdoors it is what attracts my eye.

Jumpers are my most favourite item and I live in them at the moment, and knitwear too. I have a found a lovely pink one in Sports Direct and so going to see if I can find it online to show you and see what you think. I already have a jumper in the colour but does that matter?

The second one you see next to the pink one, and found this one on Pinterest

The jumper is a safety net item for me, because I know I will always wear them.

I do still budget on these items, and is important to me, and is £50 and would not play over that amount, and for me I feel that you don’t have too.

Fifty pounds is the budget for all my clothes and I give myself a monthly allowance of £100 and so far is doing that has helped control me.

The Suit: I would love to have a suit again, I do have a black blazer and trousers but were bought without intention of having a suit, but when working corporate setting I would invest in having a few suits in m wardrobe. The one below I found on Pinterest and love the colour and would like to create a suit with the blazers I have and to make them into suit and by one that is together again.

Shoes: I could have a thousand pair for each part of the year and occasions. I now need new Knee high boots as my black ones I have shown in videos on my channel, fell apart so looking for a new set. These are my go to everyday or week and live in then like jumpers featured above and want a brown pair for next time. I also need to replace my DM’s from Amazon.

I looked in New look and they had these ones and gonna do a shop with me video soon, again on my main youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUDFIqjVKLy7NhtcR6Hy0Tg/

Newlook have always been my go to to buy shoes and boots and last and very comfortable, and well in my budget and so will be my purchases for March and can be worn all year round.

So lets relish the weather and layer up the best and be fashionable at the same time.

Please leave a comment below of items you choose for those Windy days we have, and if you want to keep up to date with my blogs on this site you can by following me, and will be alerted once a new blog is published.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary: New Loves on the high street

So took sometime to shop in Epsom Shopping Centre went into Newlook and not bought anything from them for ages, so when I took a trip in there they had some lovely bits that I am planning on getting.

The first store is Newlook. I will do a shop with me video as I found some lovely items to go in my 2022 wardrobe and that is a pair of flared jeans, a small cardigan which will go well with a top I have in the colour.

Bright Pink Ribbed V Neck Cardigan

I could find the cardigan that I saw online, but they do a whole range and I love having a cardigan in my wardrobe because they can be worn all year round.

M&Co is a retailer I discovered whilst my mum was getting her hair done and a lovely coloured checked shirt, and very good if you have a low budget. I am not sure who many stores there are, but one I want to go back to, to have a proper look.

Spirit Bright Check Shirt

I would like to by another pair of fitness bottoms from Sainsbury’s and a new set of black trousers from M&S, and so check them out as you’ll see a lot of goodies.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

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Fashion Diary: Organize My Fashion and outfits

So I have used a storage bin of clothes to wear this week by my bed and this includes my black trousers from M&S, a dress from Shein, a vest top and a white blouse and a jumper I have been wearing.

I do wear the same thing for a few days, of course I change my underwear but if the jumper is clean I will wear it another day. I have purchased a new set of workout pants from Sainsbury’s TU because I love them see below, and love having clothes that I can layer up, and have a top from a charity shop, which is see through but worn it underneath a jumper, and because I am going to workout later got and have a sports bra on. I have had this sports bra for a good number years and it still fits which is a godsend, but Marks and Spencers do a great set of bras for working out and go up to H Cup.

Active Grey Marl Seam Free Leggings

The jumper I have on at the moment is from TK Maxx, and they do some great tops and is a top favourite store as I love searching through the racks and to find items in there. This one I found online, as I couldn’t find the one I have one but an example of the ones you can purchase which irritation free so won’t rub the skin and keeps me nice a warm.

Womens PETITE Snoopy Blue 'Be Happy' Sweatshirt | Tu clothing

This is (look above) from TU Sainsbury’s.

The other thing I make sure I do is rotate my clothes so they can all be worn and have items to grab and go, and I have talked about this in my other blogs:

https://sportsandfitnesspassion.wordpress.com

https://theparentingadventurestipsandtricks.wordpress.com

https://theparentingadventuresthebirthofmyson.wordpress.com

https://everyonecanbuildacastle.com

https://mystylewayofliving.blogspot.com

https://buildingselfconfidencetud.blogspot.com/

https://organzie4thebetter.blogspot.com

http://stylishmamma.blogspot.com

https://mydailythougthsandfeelings.blogspot.com/

I make sure I have all my leggins washed and roll them up so they don’t crease and the same with most of my clothes as well as hanging them, and feel I have enough items for me at the moment, but would like to one more set of fitness pants from TU Sainsbury’s because they can be worn all year round.

So more blogs to come and please check out my Newsletter that I created for January 2022 for more information of blogs I write and going to be doing.

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Many thanks for reding,

Carrie X

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Monday fashion/#fashiondiary Get Ready For this years fashion 2022

Today I went to have a look in Sainsbury’s TU Clothing range and purchased some new workout bottoms and got my son some bits too, and what like to do it get a few pieces together that wouldn’t normally go together, and been inspired by Trinny London, my MM Personalised Stylist and Sheerluxe.

Sainsbury's TU Clothing slashes 50 percent off in massive sale online and in stores | Express.co.uk

I filmed a shop with me which will be uploaded on Wednesday on my phone and tomorrow gonna look in H&M as there are some pieces I have been looking at and their jumpers but thinking about waiting to see if they will have a sale on soon. A lot of retailers will start to want to winter clothes to be gone so they can bring in items for spring so if they do a sale, I will do a shop with me, so gonna check them out tomorrow.

I am gonna go through my shoe collection this week and see if there are any that I want to start wearing again soon. I do like my trainers, and this from someone who was even as a kid, loved wearing healed shoes, but not so much now.

Doing the school run has made me have items out ready, but want to get the most out of my clothes and shoes.

Now is the time to have a sort out and so want to go through my shoes and see what ones I can begin to wear to change my shoes I have go out, much more. I am going to share my items soon and go over outfits from my wardrobe.

I am going to go through the list of items I have written of what I want to buy next and I love wish lists and like to go through them as I often change my mind, and decluttering these lists can help your styling, as fashion is always evolving.

So do your list and what is the one item you want to add, you can comment below.

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