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Monday 7 November 2016

What A Bargain!

An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
Coat - vintage (SIMILAR), Top - vintage (SIMILAR), Jeans - old ASOS (SIMILAR), Boots - discontinued CLARKS (SIMILAR), Beanie - vintage (SIMILAR)
Location: Westmount

It is no secret that I love a good bargain. While some people may get that rush when spending hundreds or thousands on that must-have designer piece, I get my kicks finding that hidden, on-trend gem for a tiny price in vintage shops, outlet stores or online sales. Sure, it requires patience, perseverance and a good eye but the reward is so much sweeter when you've put the effort in.

So, how much do you think this whole outfit cost? For some wool lined leather boots, a blue faux fur coat, ripped knee jeans and a statement turtleneck? £200? £300? More? I bet you are not even close...this whole look cost me approximately £55. What a bargain, eh? And what's more, this outfit looks like it could have come right off the high street but - with the exception of the ASOS jeans, which were only £13! - all these items come from some hard-earned thrifting.

Today I'm mixing some new purchases with some old favourites. You guys have seen this pastel blue teddy bear faux fur coat before but that will not stop me from wearing it with different outfits because it is surprisingly versatile! Faux fur seems to get more massive and even weirder each year and that is ok with me because I am always ready to whip this baby out. The pastel blue colour goes perfectly with my new beanie, which was thrifted in its current state with that net veil and bow on top. Of course I will never know if the beanie was originally made like that or if it's previous owner got all DIY on her hat but that is part of the beauty of buying secondhand - you can only guess its story. I absolutely love how this beanie has been accessorised as it is such a simple way of adding that extra something weird and statement to an outfit.

I kept the rest of the look simple for a lovely Sunday afternoon exploring a new area of Montreal. As I mentioned above, the jeans are from the ASOS January sales and they are probably the comfiest jeans I own. Their mid rise fit looks perfect with the black turtleneck with the most amazing bell sleeves and ruffle hem - I was very chuffed with this vintage shop find and it was love at first sight with this bang on trend top. Finally, lets talk about my boots, which have already featured in a couple of blog posts but have not yet been given the time they deserve. I bought these boots back in summer at the Clarks Village outlet store in Somerset for just £25 with the thought that wool lined leather boots would be great for a Montreal winter - and I was right. They are so comfy and snuggly that I am sure you will seeing a lot more of them this season.

Are you a bargain hunter? What has been your best vintage shop find?

An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
Ce n'est pas un secret que j'aime une bonne affaire. Il y a des gens qui se sentent un accès de joie en dépensant des cents ou des milles sur une pièce de marque must-have. Cependant, mon kiff à moi, c'est de fouiller dans des friperies, aux dépôt d'usine et dans les soldes en ligne pour trouver LA pièce, le bijou super tendance pour un tout petit prix. Bien sûr qu'il prend de la patience, de la persévérance et il faut avoir l'oeil pour la mode mais il vaut la peine quand le prix est si délicieux.

Alors, c'est à vous de deviner maintenant - combien pensez-vous que cette tenue entière m'a coûtée? Pour des bottes en cuir avec une doublure en laine, un manteau en fausse fourrure bleu pastel, un jean déchiré et un col roulé avec des manches en cloches...200€? 300€? Encore plus? Je parie que vous n'êtes même pas proche car ce look total m'a coûté environ 60€. Quelle bonne affaire, non? En plus, cette tenue est vraiment à la mode sans avoir coûté si cher que si j'aurait l'acheter à neuf.

Le look d'aujourd'hui mélange des nouveaux achats avec des vieilles pièces préférées. Vous avez déjà vu ce manteau en fausse fourrure bleue mais je n'arrêterai pas à le porter! Il me semble que la fausse fourrure devient de plus en plus populaire et bizarre avec chaque nouvelle saison et cela me va quand j'ai déjà ce manteau tellement magnifique. La couleur bleue pastel du manteau va super bien avec mon nouveau bonnet que j'ai acheté comme ça avec le voile à filet et le nœud, dans une friperie. Je ne saurai jamais si le bonnet était fabriqué comme ça ou si sa propriétaire précédente l'a fait mais cela est la beauté de l'occasion - on ne peut que deviner l'histoire d'une pièce. J'aime bien comment ce bonnet a été accessoirisé car il est une façon simple d'ajouter quelque chose d'extra et marrant à une tenue.

La reste du look est simple pour un bel après-midi de dimanche en explorant un nouveau quartier de Montréal. Comme j'ai déjà mentionné, ce jean vient des soldes d'ASOS en janvier et il est probablement le jean le plus confortable que j'ai. Sa taille à mi-hauteur va super bien avec ce col roulé noir avec des manches à cloches et son ourlet de ruches - je suis trop contente avec cette trouvaille de friperie qui est super tendance. Pour finir, il faut qu'on parle de mes bottes que vous aurez déjà vu dans d'autres postes. Je les ai achetés en été au dépôt d'usine de Clarks en pensant que sa doublure en laine serait parfaite pour l'hiver à Montréal - et j'avais raison. Ils sont super confortables and chauds que je suis sûr que vous allez les voir beaucoup cette saison.

Est-ce que vous aimez trouver des bonnes affaires? Quelle est la meilleur pièce que vous avez trouvé dans une friperie?

Izzie x

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amazing bargains! Love that coat x x

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