Inspired by Vogue

As Vogues November issue turns to a 'More Dash than Cash' special, I for one am looking for thrifty shopping where I can!

O.k, so perhaps squandering 120 quid on cotton wool balls, resulting in an effect that would make Tinki-Winki proud is possibly not the best way to emulate Pierre Cardin- what were you thinking Shona Heath?- but I can certainly see the sense in some of the tips in Vogue this month.

I love the idea of dragging out the sewing machine to revamp a few old sewing patterns and I'm all for raiding the vintage and charity shops.

Imagine my joy last week when I happened across a a brand new Betty Jackson blazer in a charity shop for only 4 pounds!

Admittedly, all this shopping inspiration has given me the overwhelming urge to go out and rinse my bank account by updating my wardrobe, but it's a feeling I'm well used to by now and perhaps this month I'll get more for my money.

Splashing out on Fashion's Big Night Out?

What can we do to beat the recession? The fashions industry’s answer was almost certainly, ‘Fashion’s Big Night Out’, an event hosted by Vogue in thirteen cities across the world.

Whilst shopping certainly is not the first thing to spring to mind when faced with the economic slump, it certainly does wonders to brighten one’s mood, especially when presented with special offers, extended opening hours and an array of the fashion elite mulling around to boot.

I’m sure that the glitz of the evening did little for most pockets, however one night only pamper sessions from Tony and Guy and Elemis day-spa goody bags surely can’t fail to make you feel much better about yourself if nothing else.

The more savvy shoppers were able to get their hands on specially designed t-shirts by Vogue’s Lucinda Chambers and the instantly collectable Marni dolls, surely something to put away for the next rainy day.

If nothing else there was the specially created for Vogue by Selfridges black ice-cream; the ultimate girl treat for those of us unable to splash the cash!