The Sweet Scent of... A Bargain Bag

Hands up: who hasn't secretly (or not so secretly) been hankering after a Chanel perfume bottle box clutch since what now feels like the beginning of time? This Rare London gem may not be able to boast the No. 5 label, but nor does it come with a £6,000 price tag (in fact, it's... £12. Yep, seriously), and, in all other respects, down to that iconic chain strap, it's pretty darn close. Not to mention plenty big enough for your phone, keys, emergency chocolate... even sunnies! For me, the choice was always going to be clear, but if you're not quite so much of an exhibitionist, it's also available in a devastatingly classy black opaque variant.

Completely Gratuitous Hair Shot

Bag: Rare London, Top: Primark, Skirt: Missguided, Shoes: Boohoo (Past Season)

Have you sniffed out any bargains recently?

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Check, Check... Check

Crazy coat lady has officially returned... please allow me to introduce you to new A/W coat 2 of 5 (so far). Well, you wait years for an affordable midi cover-up and then 2 come along at once, what's a girl to do, eh? This boyfriend-style houndstooth crombie looks and feels so high-end - it's an absolute steal at £35... Luckily enough for me, this was actually a surprise birthday present, but, if it hadn't been, it would still have gone straight into my basket on my next Primark dash! Since, as you may have noticed, I can never resist an opportunity to double, or, if at all possible, triple check, I had to try it out with my new gingham dirndl skirt for starters...

Coat: Primark, Top: H&M, Skirt: Missguided, Socks: Forever 21, Shoes: Boohoo

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Let Me Double-Check...

Well, if there's one thing I love more than a power print clash, it has to be a power print pairing, and my gingham separates had been kept asunder for long enough...

Shirt and Jeans: Both New Look, Shoes: Boohoo (Past Season)

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How to Wear a Floral Suit

I've been positively pining for a floral suit for the best part of 2 years now, so when these co-ords popped up on Boohoo, going at a mere £30 for the set, attempts at resistance were futile - anyway, the dark floral print will surely see me through at least another 2 years, season in, season out, right?

Initially, I played it safe with plain black separates, but I can never evade the lure of a power print clash for long... The prospect of florals vs. my newest favourite print, gingham, was just too tantalising to ignore - and, despite having no prior idea as to how such a mash-up would work out, I think the "country garden" vibe of the two prints, coupled with their shared black and white tones, somehow lets me get away with it!?

Floral Jacket and Trouser Co-Ord Set: Boohoo, Shirt: New Look, Shoes: Boohoo (Past Season)

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