Double Leopard

Forgive me for going a bit Bet Lynch.

But I am enjoying a love affair with the leopard print.

My trusty shoes have seen me through this 31 for 31 challenge by going with absolutely everything in my capsule.

When I saw this scarf in Dorothy Perkins I had to have it.

And I had to wear it.

Apologies for the sulky face but the sun was shining in my eyes and I had lost my sunglasses.

While I am loving the leopard I am not enjoying this skirt which I thought would be a positive addition to my summer wardrobe.

Maybe I just need to style it differently.

Today I wore:

Shoes - Clarks

Skirt - Banana Republic

Vest - Gap

Scarf - Dorothy Perkins

Back To Front

I was looking for a belt to wear with this skirt and none of them seemed right.

The skirt is a little too big and needs a belt to keep it in place.

I was beginning to despair when I noticed my red silk scarf.

I am not too sure whether it works or not but it is better than the belts that fit into the loops of this skirt.

You may notice the sunglasses.

Yes, we have sun.

Let's just hope it is here to stay.

Today I wore:

Shoes - Clarks (31)

Skirt - Banana Republic (17)

Shirt - Gap (9)

Necklace - Top Shop

Mrs Grey

The weather was grey.

I was feeling a little grey which is why I went for this grey ensemble today.

My silver top blends in well with this grey Banana Republic skirt which enjoyed its first outing today.

I wanted to be smart as I was meeting my new students  for next year.

I introduced myself by announcing my real name but added , "I look a bit like Mrs Grey today" to a small bunch of students who asked if  my real name was Anastasia before dissolving into giggles.

Really?

Are 17-year-olds reading this stuff?

I don't know where you are on Fifty Shades of Grey but after reading the first book I was considerably underwhelmed.

That's all.

I wore:

Silver Top (1)

Grey Skirt (11)

White Jacket (22)

Grey and Tan Shoes (26)

Necklace: Wallis

Monthly Budget Buys

This was a bumper month. Thanks to the early sales I blew my June, July and August budget in one month.

I had set my monthly budget at £88.00.

I spent £309.85 in June. That is more than three months worth.

Despite the spending spree I am pleasantly surprised with some investment buys inlcuding the leather bag, Banana Republic skirts, Gap jacket , ballet shoes and chambray shirt.

I am sure I will get my money's worth with the cost per wear calcuation.

To stop the rot I will participate in 31 for 31 in July.

And I will have an ebay clearout when I finish work for the summer.
Apart from allowing myself a £10.00 charity shop spend I will not be parting with  another penny on clothes until September.

The full list with prices is below the picture.

1. Tan Leather Bag from Clarks £39.99 (reduced from £79.99)
2. White Gap Jacket £29.99 (reduced from £59.99)
3. Grey Banana Republic Skirt £29.98 (reduced from £49.50)
4. Gold Peacock Matalan Dress £28.00
5. Safari Skirt from banana Republic £24.98 (reduced from £45.00)
6. Lace Top £18.00 from local boutique
7. Striped Matalan Jacket £16.00
8. Blue Oxford Chambray Shirt Gap Boys £12.95
9. Blue Tesco Jeans £14.00
10. White Tesco Jeans £14.00
11. Coral Striped Oasis Top £10.00 (reduced from £20.00)
12. Gap Leather Belt £9.99
13. Striped Matalan Bikini £9.99
14. Orange Spotted Peplum T-shirt Matalan £9.00
15. Spotty Matalan Bikini £7.99
16. White Linen Boden Shirt (Charity Shop) £4.99
17. Leopard Print Ballet Shoes Clarks £29.99

Total £309.85