tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post1532902607578188417..comments2023-11-03T07:57:14.849+00:00Comments on Make Do Style: Style Challenge UpdateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-88446092091442315522011-01-27T12:24:55.114+00:002011-01-27T12:24:55.114+00:00I wish I could get away with a sweater in such a f...I wish I could get away with a sweater in such a fabulous colour - great finds! xxReddest Roarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888389614407515461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-9817423662243328862011-01-18T18:49:44.244+00:002011-01-18T18:49:44.244+00:00I need to do this challenge. I've weeded cert...I need to do this challenge. I've weeded certain stores out of my wardrobe, mostly apparel from F21 and UO (though UO shoes are okay). I don't know how I would do on spending budget of $200 a month. I'm not quite sure I'm ready to give up H&M forever (I love it too much). But I do think I could do $200 a month and make it work. Maybe that will be my spring resolution. And anything sold on eBay can be spent on new apparel. Thanks for the tips!etoilee8https://www.blogger.com/profile/07267205544780686085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-14551195380550979312011-01-17T22:43:52.197+00:002011-01-17T22:43:52.197+00:00I very often find that if I get given freebies (es...I very often find that if I get given freebies (esp beauty ones) I soon become hooked on said product and end up investing my own money in them. The only exception was Creme de la Mer lip balm. I got it as a freebie and then was devastated when it finished but could no way justify £30 for a pot of lip balm. Back to the Carmex then. Haven't been on here for yonks Kate, my bad :(Disneyrollergirl.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356885512495524197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-46803156148614952532011-01-17T22:30:22.172+00:002011-01-17T22:30:22.172+00:00I have never heard of such challenge, this is a ki...I have never heard of such challenge, this is a kind of challenge that makes me think I would love it! Well apart from not having any money! :) But recently I bought my FIRST pair of designer shoes, valentino, so I'm thirlled! It is so different though once you wear designer, then you just don't want the crap quality of the high street, and primark ( i think that should be two categories :P).. But people only see short term- this costs 3 pounds, this 300 , but the first will last 2 washes, the second you will give to your daughter :P That's at least how I will justify my buying designer in the future! :)Filipahttp://feathersofinspiration.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-21502802361731647442011-01-17T21:59:17.965+00:002011-01-17T21:59:17.965+00:00I know that I have said it before but you are REAL...I know that I have said it before but you are REALLY inspiring me to approach my new skinny wardrobe in a totally different way. I am committing to only buying the best I can afford and only buying enduring/classic pieces. I am going to write about it on my blog soon and about how you have inspired me. I can't wait to show off my Kate Spade LBD. I couldn't love it more and that is part of my 2011 wardrobe plan. I am ONLY buying what I love. Thank you for being an inspiration.xoxoLa Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-22555223940907601602011-01-17T20:04:52.100+00:002011-01-17T20:04:52.100+00:00Such gorgeous pieces and under budget, too. Such a...Such gorgeous pieces and under budget, too. Such a brilliant achievement. <br />I love a bit of virtual shopping, browsing the sale sites, popping everything in my basket and then emptying it all out telling myself that a month in India in April is far more fun. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-3776573328318798062011-01-17T19:06:51.940+00:002011-01-17T19:06:51.940+00:00Maybe a bright sweater is just what is needed to c...Maybe a bright sweater is just what is needed to cheer up a winter day!WendyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00985099019783464580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-82317303227674933412011-01-17T18:26:24.878+00:002011-01-17T18:26:24.878+00:00You have done really well and I love the pieces yo...You have done really well and I love the pieces you have bought!Style At Every Agehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08651040515126111051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-60671775396071189562011-01-17T18:18:49.853+00:002011-01-17T18:18:49.853+00:00Dear Kate, you've done very well there. I thi...Dear Kate, you've done very well there. I think I need a budget... not that I'd probably stick to it. I went mad on Ebay on Sunday - a full length faux fur coat, ridiculous costume jewellery, a Betsey Johnson bright orange marabou cape, all sorts of bits and bobs. I need to stop NOW! They were bargains, which of course I can't resist xxChristina @ Fashion's Most Wantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583201549332262341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-8890584803423928542011-01-17T17:52:19.918+00:002011-01-17T17:52:19.918+00:00I haven't bought any fast fashion for about tw...I haven't bought any fast fashion for about two years and I think it has saved me money. Instead, I've bought vintage and, occasionally, "designer." However, in the designer category, I am very picky. This has as much to do with quality as it has to do with not wanting to support sweat shops or line the wallets of CEOs who do all their production in China to exploit cheap labor. I just want to know that a decent portion of the money I am paying for something is going to support properly unionized workers who work reasonable hours and get good holidays. The is not the case for the majority of factory workers in China. There are certain brands that I won't buy because of that-- Acne, Alexander Wang etc. <br />Of course, the worst are those supposedly "heritage" brands that now import nearly everything. Like Barbour, for example. I noticed the basic Burberry trenches that cost $1000 are also now Made in China.annemarienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-90287388093127203662011-01-17T17:10:03.283+00:002011-01-17T17:10:03.283+00:00Just wanted to invite you to join the third annua...Just wanted to invite you to join the third annual capsule wardrobe challenge. Details posted on my blog today.<br />Jane XThe Small Fabric Of My Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584379200783754320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-36982719318474161682011-01-17T17:05:42.140+00:002011-01-17T17:05:42.140+00:00Ooh, I have that exact same CK dress in purple, al...Ooh, I have that exact same CK dress in purple, also from TK Maxx. Looking forward to seeing what you wear it withMTOnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-24038324650219437142011-01-17T14:51:47.054+00:002011-01-17T14:51:47.054+00:00Oh that's a hard budget to stick to! Not the ...Oh that's a hard budget to stick to! Not the amount to spend, but the fact that you're not rolling it over month to month. Good way to get the debt down though.<br /><br />Get that jumper on now! It's so grey and miserable that we need some sunshine.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337968500120821387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-23099062248218287772011-01-17T13:25:09.068+00:002011-01-17T13:25:09.068+00:00Under budget, well done! And all three are classic...Under budget, well done! And all three are classic beauties. I just sold a heap of designer on ebay but Jan was probably the wrong month for it as I didn't get nearly as much as I wanted, sob!Penny Dreadful Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658769790784076024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-50295912967091891642011-01-17T13:04:16.880+00:002011-01-17T13:04:16.880+00:00Congrats on coming in under your budget! I'm d...Congrats on coming in under your budget! I'm definitely interested in how you will style your pringle jumper and looking forward to seeing what gems you pick up at the charity shops next month.CameronPoe2409https://www.blogger.com/profile/13686916250029124773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-19923097946014953322011-01-17T12:10:31.020+00:002011-01-17T12:10:31.020+00:00Interesting challenge! If I was sticking to only d...Interesting challenge! If I was sticking to only designers, I wouldn't be able to buy anything!Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15308862608320193108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-9880955615457282172011-01-17T10:28:53.694+00:002011-01-17T10:28:53.694+00:00Kate you should go shopping with 'my style'...Kate you should go shopping with 'my style' Sharon nobody is better at the designer charity shop find!! Ebay is always the best for me, is there anything specific you feel you need to hunt out?Pearl Westwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310931556911601009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-8552515306645698942011-01-17T10:27:51.017+00:002011-01-17T10:27:51.017+00:00I love that jumper - it really will be a great pie...I love that jumper - it really will be a great piece for the spring! Well done on sticking to your budget! I've given up shopping for 6 months, but the freebies definitely help ease the pain :)tor (fabfrocks)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16174959372139162054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-64759458945339328502011-01-17T09:02:29.097+00:002011-01-17T09:02:29.097+00:00Hi there-yes, funny enough my outing in London yes...Hi there-yes, funny enough my outing in London yesterday did not turn my head for bags or clothes, I enjoyed looking at them but did not feel tempted in the slightest, as I look forward more to my visits to the charity shops and boot sales for that wow find. Well done for being under budget, look forward to seeing your charity shop buys too! xSharon Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792904322725966887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185133934790891461.post-67123583458001482772011-01-17T08:22:28.862+00:002011-01-17T08:22:28.862+00:00Cor. I'd love someone to force designer on me!...Cor. I'd love someone to force designer on me!<br /><br />I tend to find my designer bargains at Bicester Village, TK Maxx and second hand! I heart ebay!Perdita Tinselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01741015473009270250noreply@blogger.com