Bloody hell - how many links and how many things to comment on!
I didn't make it on last night as had (very) rare night out to book club (hadn't read book but think I managed to wing it )
right then, let me see
mrsjuan - hello and welcome. Tracey's list is pretty good really - you can't go far wrong with that lot really but my advice would be to buy slowly. £1000 is a great budget but now is probably not a great time to spend it as the shops are still ha;f sale/half winter/half spring. There'll be loads more good stuff to come in next few months . Also I second about buying whole outfits - don't be afraid of copying a whole look off of a manniquin if you like it - nothing wrong with buying a whole outfit in one place and much simpler to start with. Also get a load of magazines and look at outfits and if affordable, replicate . I actually find some of the cheaper magazines (LOOK etc) best for simply pages and pages of clothes. If something is a bit outside your comfort zone don't be afraid to trial run it in a cheap version first then if you like it you can look to upgrade to a better fabric/cashmere etc.
porridge - I say YES to harem pants. My DH hates em though. I finally bought a cheap mango pair in the sale last summer and am def going to get some more. I wear with flat glads and a vest or two.
LTEC - your M&S charity shop T - before you wash it check whether it is one of the ones with any wool in it. I bought lovely M&S (limited collection) top with same sleeves last year and although said machine wash it got steadily smaller and smaller. I took back for refund and apparently was problem with whole batch.
hoxton - love the pink Pauric Sweeney. I would be tempted myself but think I am holding out for a Mulberry Roxanne.
Monkeysmama - that is a lovely leather jacket but....omg the price! Have you actually seen irl? IMO there is great leather styling on the high street at Oasis, Top Shop, Reiss, Whistles etc but no comparison when it comes to softness of the leather - so as long as you don't touch the Rick Owens I think you could find a very good copy
Paul & Joe sizing - ime their 36 is an 8. If I am unsure about someone's sizing I always go on NAP/Outnet and check the measurements of other garments of same brand. Lots of Paul & Joe on outnet at mo.
Well, today I am wearing
black wet look leggings
long sleeve very thin black crewneck tshirt
grey/black check empire line shirtdress (GAP)
short black gap biker boots
black fringed leather handbag
last night at book club (which was round someone's house) wore same but substituted boots for black cone heeled round toe ankle boots with grey buttons (KG) and this shirtdress instead of the checked one.
Did (slightly rubbish as short of time) Claudia Winkleman goth makeup inspired by Traceybath's pic of her!
Massively overdressed compared to everyone else but plus ca change!
Didn't buy the farhi necklace in the end as picked up a bargain (£12) multi-strand thing in the Kew sale in a very unusual shade of gold.
Hush parcel arrived today - very pleased with quality of shawl cardigan I bought - seems too nice for indoors only!
bunnymother - is uncanny you have linked to a vintage velvet maxi as was poking about in the sale rail at monsoon yesterday and came across this. They had 2 left in my size but I didn't try as just thought WHEN would I EVER wear it? But twas lovely and only £48.50.......but it would be sheer foolishness right?