We don't always get the weather we want, do we?
It may be summer but it's COLD!
The Scottish summer is predictably unpredictable.
Today I'm layering up but keeping things soft and summery.
I'm also keeping my whole look as ethical as possible.
I'm wearing the most sustainable fashion ever.
And you can too...
The most sustainable fashion on the planet is the items you already own.
Your clothes, re-styled is the most ethical and eco-friendly outfit you'll ever wear.
I'm digging out my yellow trousers AGAIN and styling them with a simple tee and white trainers.
Adding a light-coloured peachy mac and a cheeky grey layer makes more of an interesting colour combination.
A simple and casual outfit without a penny leaving my purse!
It can be hard to keep wearing the same old, same old.
Modern times mean we are spoilt for choice when it comes to fashion and we get bored VERY easily.
BUT...
Many of us are making the effort to shop less, recycle more and re-wear those tired pieces.
{Tales of Zara/ASOS/Nordstrom 'Hauls' leave a sour taste in my mouth.}
With a few tweaks like fun accessories OR simply mixing different colours together, older clothes can seem fresh again.
Simple additions can inject a little life into your look.
Take this belt... unloved in a 50p bin.
Brand new, great quality and SO much fun to wear!
Are you trying to shop less and re-style your wardrobe?
I'd love to hear about it!
COAT: M&S (Charity Shopped)
TOP: Boden (past season)
CARDIGAN: Charity shopped (no brand)
TROUSERS: Next (old)
SHOES: Puma (old)... and almost done! :o(
BAG: Secondhand from eBay
BELT: In the 50p bin at my local charity shop!
Oh SAM! That belt is fantastic! I want to move to Scotland and follow you around the charity shops, because lady, you find THE BEST things. I love how you style and mix your clothes so brilliantly.
ReplyDeleteI am definitely a wear and rewear kind of gal. I don't like to buy anything that I don't know for sure I'll get loads of wear out of for years to come. The older I get, the more I avoid trends in fashion. I just buy what I love and wear it forever.
I agree Lisa!
DeleteThat would be LOADS of fun!! :o)
Especially as we have different colouring and could pick things out fot each other too... double the fun.
I've certainly stopped buying 'crap' clothes.
Anything badly made or with too many trend elements in one is a real turn off.
I'm loving natural fibres and trying to avoid man-made static rubbish.
Of course I've plenty of manmade fabrics in my wardrobe so I'm still wearing them... and will be until they fall to bits!
I agree with your "Will I love it forever?" Philosophy!!
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Such a great ensemble! I really love how you put together everything!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Minau!
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What a great belt! And a surprising color combination! Does work! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy!
DeleteI honestly think we can make ANY colour combination work... it's just a question of bluffing!! :OP
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I spent the day thrift and consignment shopping with friends and it was just lovely - I so agree that we don't have to constantly be buying new all the time, but if we do, we should shop second-hand for it, and support our local shops. /high horse (hee hee)
ReplyDeleteLove this colour combination, Samantha - the peach/yellow is perfect. I love the fun belt too - I'd wear that!
I'd love to try your "Consignment" shops Sheila!
DeleteI often wonder what the differences are between what you have on offer and what I have.
It would be a fun trip for sure!
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I just love it when you come up with yet another interesting way to wear those chartreuse pants! Turns out it's a more versatile color than I'd imagined!
ReplyDeleteYou peachy trench coat is lovely and the grey layer comes off like a scarf! Such great styling from you ALWAYS Sam!
Thank you Jude!
DeleteI think these trousers work hard.
Yellow is surprisingly versatile.
I think only our imagination can hold us back from colour combinations :o)
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Samantha you are rockin' that colour, plus I'm loving the slightly longer very chic hair!
ReplyDeletebestest wishes
Ashley xxx
Thank you Ashley.
DeleteI'm growing it... and it's driving me CRAZY!!
:oP
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OMG that belt!!!! And 50p too?!! WOW! I love the outfit, and I love wearing old clothes too. I just wish our charity shops over here were a bit more inviting lol!
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Suzy xx
Oh Suzy, I'm not sure the charity shops here are particularly "inviting"... :oP.
DeleteThey're often full of crap (for want of a better word) and smell a little... or a lot!
I've been a charity shopper for over 20 years and have honed my skills.
It should be a qualification BA in Charity shopping! Hahahahaha.
I'd love to go shopping with you BUT I suspect we'd be drawn to the same things in the same size and things could go crazy!
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Great trousers, and what a fab colour mix up. Jacqui Mummabstylish
ReplyDeleteYou totally rock!, I love your yellow pants and the fab color combo you've created, summery colors and interesting layers and accessories!. I think that accessories actually make a difference! and yours are always so stunning!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree on re-styling!, it's not only better for our planet (and our budgets too) but also a chance to be creative!.
besos