£200 Birthday Money?

[hedwig06]

Well I've been lucky enough to have been given some birthday money

I was wondering what all your stylish people would be spending it on?

I am trying to start buying more quality rather than quantity, which is really hard for me.

I think spending £26 on a pair of trousers from Next is a lot! That gives you a clue to what I normally spend.

I am size 14, 5ft 5in. With an hour glass, I have had a look at dressipi, but it come up with things that are rather clingy??? Not me at all.

Thanks for any help.

OK, well I know you're going to squeal in horror, but how about you buy 2 items that will last you years and years, rather than 10 items that'll last you a season..

I would highly recommend this Isabella Oliver wrap dress in black as a wardrobe staple. Its lovely weight jersey and can be dressed up or down.. Great for hourglass...

and how about a leather jacket which will go with everything for years and years:

leather jacket

or boucle is going to be big next season, i've just got this, its beautiful

boucle jacket

Madammecholet,

Those are lovely! But I am having palpitations

Thank you I will have a look at the leather jacket it's lovely and I was thinking of getting one xx

Deep Breath... cost per wear over 3 to 5 years is CHEAP as chips... Plus you'll have something you love and wear & wear & wear ...

second the wrap dress, it's really fab for lots of occasions and flattering!

Look in TK Maxx for things that would fit in this season? They often have big brands if you have a good look!

What about a handbag?

I'd buy a lovely handbag

I've been having a look for a jacket, what about this one?

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TARA-White-Ladies-Womens-Rock-Chic-Biker-Style-Retro-Real-Sheep-Leather-Jacket-

As you can tell I can't do links!! Try this really long one

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TARA-White-Ladies-Womens-Rock-Chic-Biker-Style-Retro-Real-Sheep-Leather-Jacket-/230721502398?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D413164891179887830%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1017%26rk%3D4%26#ht_1178wt_1163

I give up lol ..........

I have thought about a handbag, but I change mine like the weather, so thought it would be wasted money x

Example of what you can get at TK Maxx-biker Jacket

Another TK Maxx bargain

TK Maxx (designer boots)

TK maxx again-boots

necklace to spice up an outfit?

Dress?

Put the money towards this?

A treat?

I would recommend getting a few pieces as well - but not too expensive, but through rooting round in the sales in the good quality brands.

Like a black dress, that can be dressed up or down (like the one linked) with a piece of statement jewellery plus an accessory

Or, buy yourself an investment piece of jewellery (or the money could go towards one)

Or, some lingerie

Or a jacket as you have said...

What kind of style do you go for? Maybe we can recommend you some good shops to peep in

And tkmaxx is brill, its just pot luck though sometimes, and you have to be ready for a browse :)

There are also online discount brand stores like:

www.cocosa.com/Women/

secretsales.com/

and

www.brandalley.co.uk/

To browse through, they have new brands up everyday at discount prices.

-summer dresses (cute ones that tie up round the waist)
-sandals
-accessories

:-) As soon as it stops raining you can strut your summery stuff!

Thanks Itsgottabebags, Uma, & Maryjanell79,

I've been looking on and off all day, I really like the idea of a nice leather jacket, but finding one is proving difficult as I have quite a big chest, and usually all the larges have gone.

Dress I don't normally buy as I don't really go out much, I would prefer to buy everyday things.

I might go to my local TKMaxx on Monday when the kids are at school and have a mooch, I've only been in before to look at the bags

Thanks again for all the links I'm looking at them all xx

one pair of fabulous shoes.

I bought this last month and its the perfect tan leather jacket in my opinion. Great colour, great styling, soft leather and great for big boobs..

They have a 14 left too I see in the sale ;)

tan leather jacket

The only down side is the lining is silk animal print - bleugh, but I can live with it!!