Saturday, August 7, 2010

A Muted Palette





















Jacket - NewLook
T-Shirt - Zara
Trousers - Zara
Shoes - TopShop
HeadBand - Primark
Belt - Primark
Horseshoe Necklace - TopShop
TrueLove Necklace - Accessorize
Watch - River Island
Geek Glasses - Primark

A while back the gorgeous Doll's Factory set bloggers a challenge " RECESSIONISTA CHIC " - the idea is to prove that style doesn't have to cost alot of money!

Those of you who are regulars to my little blog will already know that all of my stuff is cheap chic! But i thought this little outfit was a particularly good example of "cheap chic" so I have dedicated this to Doll's Factory's quest to show the world that style CAN have a budget!

These are ALL sale bargains! Jacket £6, Top £2.99, Trousers £9.99, Shoes £10, Necklaces £2 each, headband and glasses £1 each!

Fashion on a budget is soo much more exciting for me! I find the challenge of finding great peices cheaply so satifying! I go NUTS for a sale section or a good vintage store! Cheap is totally my kind of chic!

Happy weekend sweeties
xoxo Clare Astra xoxo
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19 comments:

  1. MilaAugust 7, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Wooooooow,this look is absolutely stunning.Amazing colors!

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  2. VictoriaAugust 7, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    You are so frickin stylish! I love your blog. xx

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  3. UnknownAugust 7, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    @ Mila Thanx gorgeous have a fab wknd xx

    @ Victoria LOL THANK YOU SOO MUCH! ur soo sweet xx

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  4. JackieAugust 7, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Cute outfit. I love the detailing of the jacket. Have a great weekend.

    Jackie
    www.styleforecasts.com

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  5. jeminaAugust 7, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Love your outfit, amazing and so detailed, FABULOUS overload babe, you're the fashionista!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE, hugs and kisses too :)), Jemina

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  6. AnonymousAugust 7, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    i LOVE this outfit <3 xx

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  7. Eranda JankuAugust 8, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    Lovely ! truly lovely !
    I'm followin you and I also linked you on my post:
    http://erandajanku.blogspot.com/2010/07/cheap-chic.html

    Do the same, and follow me !
    xxx
    Eranda

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  8. Mode PlusAugust 8, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    I just started following you and I love your bargain picks. I totally agree that fashion shouldn't cost a whole fortune.

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  9. joanaAugust 8, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    You look AMAZING

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  10. LittleRachaelAugust 8, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    I love this look SO much. The trousers and jacket are simply gorgeous! Great photos <3

    Little Rachael Vintage
    Http://littlerachaelvintage.blogspot.com

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  11. SAVING BETTYAugust 9, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    looveee the trouser pants! great styling with the belt loop around it :)

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  12. minnjaAugust 9, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    LOOOOOOVE it:)))))))

    http://minnja.blogspot.com/

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  13. EmilieAugust 9, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Great outfit, love the jacket and the pants!

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  14. augustalolitaAugust 9, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    great outfit & photos!! i adore your shoes and pants!! and i love the glasses!!

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  15. MaNAaAugust 11, 2010 at 2:46 AM

    love all your outfit the pants is great!!

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  16. BubAugust 11, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    HEY! I found your blog through chictopia and I fell in love with this outfit! I love your pants and your photos are amazing!!! Great source of inspiration
    http://bubbbbbbaf.blogspot.com
    follow me?

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  17. BubAugust 11, 2010 at 10:32 AM

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  18. agnesSeptember 5, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    j'adore ton look, ton pantalon est magnifique, ainsi que tes photos, et toi aussi tu est très jolie

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  19. UnknownSeptember 5, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    @ Agnes

    Ah ! Merci soo beaucoup ! J'AI AIMÉ lire votre commentaire et essayer d'établir ce que vous disiez ! Mon Français est très de base ainsi c'était beaucoup d'amusement essayant de se rappeler que peu le français j'avait appris à l'école ! Continuez svp à commenter, votre langue est beau !

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Thanx for leaving a comment, I LOVE getting feedback and hearing about what you've been up to! xoxo Clare Astra xoxo