Books, books, books

I cannot stress just how much I love reading, what I don't like however is paying full price for the latest bestseller to hit the bookshop shelves, especially when there are so many unwanted books crying out for a good home and an equally good read growing dusty in secondhand bookshops and charity shops everywhere.

This week, I've treated myself to some classics which I've always been meaning to read - Treasure Island, Around The World in 80 Days and The Jungle Book - all 30p a piece. As well as Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake for the startlingly expensive, ahem, price of 50p.


If only time could be bought at a bargain price, I might find enough to actually read them.

Links: charity shop chic, books, fiction, classics, novels

Well, it's been a busy week...

So, I've not had much free time to go scrounging around charity shops, but I did pop into a rather rough around the edges Mind charity shop on Friday afternoon and found a mint condition Harris Tweed men's jacket. I'd like to say it didn't cost much, but unfortunately charity shops have increased their prices to capitalise on the growing market.

I had to buy it, not only because examples of fine British tailoring cannot be passed up, but also because I think Harris Tweed jackets look so stylish on men in the springtime - perfect for a slightly breezy evening teamed with jeans and a crisp white shirt for a casual, confident look with a vintage twist.

I think top-to-toe tweed is more than a little hard to pull off and I would not recommend it, unless you're an authentic English gent with a monicle and mansion in the country - and even then I think it looks naff.

Picture coming soon...

Links: charity shop chic, men's, clothes, Harris tweed