If you want to refresh your wardrobe for autumn/winter but have a budget to stick to, here’s a handy way to save money when you’re clothes shopping – and maybe get multiple items for the same cost as one full-price piece…
Do you find yourself packing up your summer clothing at this time of year to make way for snuggly cold-weather pieces? If so, stop! You can make use of those gorgeous lightweight pieces throughout the winter too – you just need to know how to style them…
Even though it’s so much better for the environment to shop secondhand, it can be difficult to find the right items for you when you head to the charity shops, so I’ve shared how to make most items work for your wardrobe…
If you’re planning a wedding for this autumn or next, congratulations! Whether you’ve got a defined budget to stick to or simply want to create your dream wedding for a fraction of the cost, here are some thrifty tips to help you achieve that…
With more restrictions being lifted it’s no wonder many of us have started refreshing our wardrobe for the new season. If you’re planning to swap your loungewear for leaving-the-house-wear, here’s some colourful, upbeat clothing to inspire you…
If you’re planning a winter getaway this year, it can be difficult to know what to pack. Those chunky jumpers quickly fill up a suitcase, I can tell you! Likewise, you don’t want to under-pack, as you’ll end up feeling chilly and have to stay indoors rather than heading out exploring. So I’ve put together a list of essentials that you should pack in your suitcase to survive a winter break, whatever the weather throws at you..!
#SecondhandSeptember got me thinking about sustainable shopping so I thought I’d share some research into fast fashion & come up with some thrifty alternatives…
If you’re planning a summer makeover – or to completely reinvent your look for the new school year – today’s blog post will give you some inspiration to change up your style while sticking to your budget…
If you’re heading off to a festival this summer, you’re probably planning your outfits already. You’ve got to look great all weekend long, while fitting all your outfits and accessories into one backpack – so what are the essential fashion items you’ll need to see you through the festival? Here are three thrifty festival outfits that’ll ensure you stay looking fresh, whatever the weather…
Having a fantastic winter wardrobe doesn’t have to cost an arm and leg or include countless new pieces of clothing. By adding just a few extra pieces you’ll be able to sail through the season looking effortlessly cool. Here are the three things you need to get you through the winter without breaking the bank…
Autumn’s here and the new season fashion has hit the shops. If you’re bewildered by the selection, I hear you! I had a quick whizz around the stores and have concluded that A/W18 fashion can be grouped into a few textures/patterns so here’s how to get the look for less this year…
Our personal style should be based on more than just whatever piece of clothing happens to be on top of the pile. Your clothing is
If you’re heading to a festival this summer and are wondering what to wear, you’ve come to the right place! Today I’m showcasing the colourful outfits of the creative folk at Latitude festival to give you some inspiration for your own festival looks so read on to find out what to add to your backpack…
What you wear says a lot about you and can even improve your self-confidence. Not only do the changing fashion trends keep life interesting, but adding new on-trend pieces to your wardrobe can give you a much-needed boost. In case you’re thinking of updating your wardrobe for summer 2018 and are looking for ideas, here are some fashion-forward trends that you might want to try…
For many women, colour in an outfit can be a scary prospect. But with summer around the corner, it’s time to brighten up your wardrobe. With
Shopping for special occasions. It’s something that I really don’t like to do. Sure, I love buying the happy couple a wedding present, and it’s
While it’s nice to look lovely for special occasions over the festive period, there’s no sense in buying an outfit that you’re only going to
If you want to get into the Halloween spirit (excuse the pun) by styling your home with spooky decor, I’ve come up with a quick
Weddings should be a day to remember, but that day doesn’t have to revolve around how much money you have spent on it. When it
Pusheen the cat started life as an internet sensation, and has quickly become the head of a soft toy empire in her own right. As
Were you a bridesmaid over the summer? Do you have a gorgeous freshly-laundered bridesmaid dress hanging in your wardrobe? Think you’ll probably never get a
Summer in the UK is drawing to a close and with it the warm weather and sunny days have been left behind. I’m convinced that
It’s not often that I write a brand feature on my blog but after following the development of Alice X over the past couple of
Attention fellas! It’s that time of year again when you might be considering pulling on a pair of shorts and showing off your footballers legs
Weddings are just fantastic occasions, aren’t they?! Attending someone’s special day is a great opportunity to relax as a family, catch up with friends and
Weddings really are wonderful, regardless of what time of the year they are held, but there is something extra special about a winter wedding. If you’ve been invited to one, here are some ideas for looking your best on a budget…
Finding the perfect style to suit your everyday life can be difficult, especially when you need to save money. Whether you work in an office,
You’ve done it. You bagged an interview for that job that everyone in your industry has been buzzing about for weeks. They all tried out
Okay, it’s my last ‘preparing for the UK Blog Awards’ post of the week and I’m sharing a snap of the outfit I’ve finally decided
We all have a style uniform, don’t we? A particular style of outfit that you pull on day-in-day-out without really thinking about it. For me, it’s
The news has finally sunk in. I’ve registered for my ticket and I AM going to the UK Blog Awards woo! The ceremony is on 29th
As I’m sat at my computer writing this blog post there is actually frost on the ground, I needed to defrost my car this morning, and I’ve
I love winter weddings. The festive atmosphere puts everyone in a party mood and the cold weather can sometimes even deliver snow – how amazing
One of the constant things about fashion is that it changes all the time. One season we hate baggy jeans and the next season slouchy ‘boyfriend’
Okay I’m know I’m kind of skipping over Halloween and Bonfire Night, but I’m already so excited about the upcoming festive season. I think it
The spookiest month of the year is upon us. The stores are full of scary costumes and frightful decorations, so there’s no denying that Halloween is
My birthday is coming up and to celebrate my husband and I are going away for a dancing weekend at a swish resort, so I
We all know I’m a fan of a good dress. Any time that I’m shopping online or in the stores, I always head straight to
I have a lot of clothes yet I hardly ever have anything to wear. In fact, I probably wear the same 5 or 6 outfits
If you’ve been reading my blog over the past few months (and even earlier this week, because I mentioned it again in my dancing shoes
In my opinion it’s never too early to be talking about Christmas, bonfire night or Halloween, so when my brother asked me if I could
I know you should be getting a recipe post from me this lovely sunny Friday, but it’s a big day in the Cassiefairy calendar today
If you’ve not heard me shouting about it already, I’m a FINALIST in the National Blog Awards 2014! I’m going to the awards ceremony on
I’m one of those people who wear only a few items in their wardrobe over and over again. The statistic that’s always quoted is that
During the week I shared a blog post about my new sewing project and how I was working with stretch fabrics for the first time.
So Saturday was a pretty amazing day in the life of Cassiefairy. First of all, I got to spend a day with my husband in
I was watching the Bafta’s last weekend when I started thinking about celebrity dresses and how much effort goes into creating the perfect red carpet
There are some days that I really feel like I’m a professional blogger. Okay, these days are few and far between, and most of the
It was my birthday last week and I really enjoyed scoffing cake and celebrating with lots of girly fun! Most of all, I loved getting dressed
As you know, I regularly blog about thrifty fashion and DIY fashion hacks on the Oxfam fashion blog. Oxfam has asked me to share my
It’s Halloween this week and as usual I don’t have any budget for a costume for all those parties I’ll be going to. But I’m not worried
Over the past couple of months, I’ve been running a series of articles on hen parties – and today is actually the hen party of one of
So last night I was lucky enough to attend the Company Magazine Style Blogger Awards 2013. It was an amazing night, and I’m only now
Yes, I’ve been making tutus this week, as usual – but I was extra-excited when a custom order arrived for a fabulous rainbow ballet tutu because this
It’s difficult. And I’m sure you’ve all been through it at some point. Yes, choosing a dress for a special occasion can be tough, but that’s
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