Friday, 28 August 2009

Karen Millen and Other items -wardrobe challenge








I keep saying my wardrobe challenge is winding down to zero yet keep buying more clothes! I have, however, been keeping well away from the strange sellers who are trying to flog a New Look blouse (worn and a few threads hanging off the front) for FIVE pounds. OK, maybe that makes me sound a bit of a tightwad but I often nip into New Look and when you can buy the same item for £5 or less in the sale why on earth would you pay that amount at a Booty? It makes me wonder if they think once its been worn by them its develeoped celebrity status - you know, like Elvis's shirt?




So, I avoided buying items of clothing until I was at the point of walking off the field. As I was casually dragging my trolley I spotted a young couple sat at a stall in a rather odd position in the field. Where they'd parked their car was out the way of most of the other sellers and they had very few people walking past. I made a beeline for them and found that their entire stall was piled high with clothes and I started to browse.



In the end I spent £10 on clothes, including £5 (original price £120) for a fabulous silk Karen Millen dress (bringing my wardrobe challenge to £60).




Pure Wool pullover, an angora long sleeved cream top (not pictured), a Miss Sixty t-shirt (not pictured).

This dress which I'll use over leggings

A vintage inspired tea dress which is really nice on and I've already worn with my denim jacket and a pair of flatties.



And finally another vintage inspired item in this red spotty blouse



All off the same seller for a tenner!


Oh, and before I forget.... off yet another stall as I was leaving I picked up a Charm Necklace and bracelet made of polished stones for £1.


Each locket opens up to allow you to put photos inside and the little dog is made of glass.

11 comments:

Lalabi-baby said...

Get that Karen Millen on Fleabay asap .... have you seen how much they go for .... you'll be able to start wardrobe challenge part deux. Love the charm necklace & bracelet. Happy hunting this weekend x

Serenata said...

Lovely clothes, necklace and bracelet. I managed to get four lovely jackets today, not quite as cheap as yours, but pretty close.

Elizabeth said...

Nice haul, especially the Karen Millen.

claire said...

I want to go shopping with you :D
Love the vintage inspired clothes and the white dress with flowers on ------ooh you are good!!
Agree with lala unless you have an occasion to wear it get that KM on Fleabay :)!!!

Florence and Mary said...

Well done on the KM dress!! I love their clothes but can't justify spending the money on them

Victoria xx

the old schoolhouse said...

What a haul , you really do have an eye for treasure, the dress is beautiful, and i just love the bracelet,keep up the good work, ps i want to go shopping with you too!!!!Angie xx.

Debbie @ The Shabby Bungalow said...

What a brill load of bargains - you are clever at this bargain hunting lark. Cant believe you got that dress for a fiver :) xxxxx

LMAO - word verification is bogies ! LOL

sue15cat said...

That bracelet is gorgeous, and I agree with the others, put the dress on Fleabay, you'll be able to get a whole winter wardrobe with your profit!!

Sue xx

pinetrees on the moor said...

Great bargains again i love blue dress and the charm necklace and bracelet.I also loved the last picture in your last post,i am hoping to go to our local car boot tommorow and grab some bargains.~Kate~

Cassie said...

Fantastic bargains! The jewellery is so pretty.

whatshappeningatmyhouse said...

Looks like you've got some great barganis while I've been away, Sharie. Can't wait to get to the booty on Sunday - have been having withdrawal symptoms!!