'The Vogue Edit'

I didn't buy Grazia this week...

£1.95 towards something more useful i thought....like this month's Vogue magazine, with it's special supplement entitled 'The Collections Spring/Summer 2012 - The Vogue Edit'

Could there be anything more enticing on the shelf?? Of course not - I have to know what I'm up against: should I throw the towel in now and just splurge on SS2012 or is there the vague chance that my wardrobe will hold out and there can be some serious 'upcycling'...?

I've skimmed really really quickly through it and i'm already scared! Just like Bazaar magazine, there are numerous trends that could possibly be worked from the 'existing collection', but OMG, the colours! It's like waking up after laser eye surgery and realising life isn't grey. This SS2012 is all about colour. The pastels palette comes straight from Laduree macarons, whilst the florals are adorable and properly wearable, rather than frumpy Laura Ashley or twee Cath Kidston!! 

The Twenties come in straight from an F Scott Fitzgerald novel and are glitzy, dreamy and perfect for summer evening dates (if i ever get one!), especially with a bit of a tan.

The sewing machine will be out in force to add bits of glitz and glamour to tops and jackets, and multiple accessories (even homemade ones), will be the main player in updating outfits...

I will settle down later and fully explore the glossy pages of Vogue and plan my fashion mission!!

In other news, a colleague of mine (a proper shopaholic) thought that my rules should be slightly modified..things that I've bought before the new year, and am returning can be exchanged for other things - as it's last years money... Does that count? Can I do that? I have posted off quite a few bits recently - Maybe I can ONLY spend the money in the same shop/website and not use any extra cash...mmm,  I will think on....?!

A lovely treat on monday - I took delivery of a new bag. Before anyone quotes the rules of my challenge back at me, It was a bag I bought on the internet in November 2011, but due to shipping rules, I had to have it sent to a friend in the US, and his mum brought it back for me..

Well..  I Love It!

It's a Kate Spade Bow Bridge Kennedy in black leather.

What do you think? It's very ladylike with the top handle, and then super practical with the cross body strap. It will even fit my Canon DSLR inside! Perfect - useful and stylish!

(and it was $199 reduced from $445 - it was £445 in the UK!!)

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