Style Steal: Rosie Fortescue

Rosie:- Top: AX Paris, Trousers: H&M, Shoes: Valentino, Necklace: Vintage Chanel, Bag: JustFab, Photo: Anna Sandul

I first saw this ensemble back in March, over on Rosie's blog, At Fashion Forte, falling in lust at first sight with her knockout new take on sports luxe - instant bookmark material! I deliberated a while over investing in her silken snake print lovelies, but ended up plumping for this paisley pair from Boohoo instead - at £10, it seemed rude not to! Then... today... what should I see gazing at me from behind the glass of an anonymous shop window but this roll-necked side-split slice of serendipitous scrumptiousness... £8? Don't mind if I do... (Now, I've had a little hunt around and couldn't dig up an online stockist for you, but Rosie's cowl-neck AX Paris version is still available for a really-quite-reasonable £18). I am going to have sooo much fun experimenting with this (A midi top? My mind is boggling), but, for starters, an homage to my inspiration was in order...

Top: V London, Trousers: Boohoo, Shoes: Matalan

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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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How to Wear Leather Culottes

These Miss Selfridge faux leather cuties were on my Christmas list, but I'd not plucked up sufficient courage to venture out bare-calved until this week, so thankfully they're not off the fashion radar just yet, since, somewhat surprisingly, they're quite possibly the most versatile trouser style I've ever come across...

Preppy Pants

Culottes: Miss Selfridge, Jumper: Primark, Jacket: Matalan, Shoes: George at ASDA

Sporty Pants

Culottes: As Above; Crop Top, Sweatshirt and Trainers: All Primark

Smarty Pants

Culottes: As Above, Shirt: Primark, Shoes: Matalan

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