20 Sept 2010

New Bits & Bobs

Ralph Lauren check shirt, TKmaxx
Velour chunky knit, Topman concession
Stripy tee, Gap
Blue parka, New Look
Velour pocket shirt, Topman concession
Brown leather trainers, Camper

If you follow this blog you may remember me saying a couple of months back that I had drastically changed my spending habits, buy less crap and more things that I know I will still like a few seasons down the line. It's really worked and now my wardrobe is so much more manageable, everything seems to go with everything, which has cut down the stresses on those early mornings. So here's a few things I picked up other the past month or so.

Oh and this is my first pair of Camper shoes and I can safely say they're the comfiest shoes I've ever worn.

Sadly I couldn't make it down to London Fashion Week this season so I have been glued to the live stream, Twitter and everyone's blog updates.

30 comments:

  1. Very nice selection. All classics. Wish I could be as disciplined as you! Love the Campers in particular.

    Hope to see you at the next LFW? I've (almost, sort of) figured out how it all works now so am hoping for more shows and stuff. Street style was a weird one too, everyone was way too glam for my usual tastes, but I found some gems!

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  2. Love every single piece, Mat. Think we have v. similar styles!

    New blog layout looks amazing.

    /Male-Mode.com

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  3. ha ha, patience! I posted some yesterday and have got about another 100 to go!

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  4. Anonymous20:14

    Ahh we'll be living it up down in London next season though Mat, don't you worry!

    I like everything against your blue wall!

    Hollie

    lipstick and balloons

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  5. More guys should dress like you.

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  6. Velour pocket shirt is my favourite!

    And i have done that this year too, removed most of my warbdrobe and buying things that go with each. it takes less time in the mornings too and im happier with my outfits yay!

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  7. I recently made the same decision and it is definitely working for me! Now my problem is that I left more than half of my clothes in Spain and sometimes is like I need more options to look at! Hehe I really love your new shoes! xxx

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  8. ohh, you and hollie are moving down to london? well i'll be seeing you both soon, then!

    great purchases, i especially love the parka and the pocket shirt. lots of outfits posts over the next few weeks, please! xx

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  9. That velour jumper is amazing! May have to get the boy to take a look at those :) x

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  10. Yay for stripes! I love the blue parka, I'm going through a mini love affair with parkas at the moment.
    I'm such a cheap-ass, I never spend money. Which explains my serious lack of clothes at the moment... :-/
    Yours seems like a better approach.
    Romany
    xx

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  11. i think this shift in buying behavior is accompanied by a person's maturity. the more mature you are, the more you think of long term benefits. i love the knit sweater. great buys, mat.

    nouveauskin.blogspot.com

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  12. fantastic buys; love it all!

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  13. I've been trying to achieve that for years, it still hasn't happened! Well done you! Gutted you didn't make it down to LFW though, would have been lovely to see you - maybe next time.

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  14. You are very lucky that you understand your style to the point where you buy what you like and then the rest follows. My wardrobe is such a mishmash of everything!

    I am going to bear your spending mantra in mind for future trips, seems to work!

    jazzy ♥

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  15. nice blog! great selection of classic finds, i love mens wear and would actually wear all these items!!

    *feel free to follow:
    http://www.fashioniceice.blogspot.com

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  16. Anonymous22:23

    absolute adore that topman jumper with the buttons on the shoulder and that blue jacket with the checked hood. such great pieces that you picked out. wish you could have made it to LFW! would be so fun to meet you. but hey, february is just around the corner. xx

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  17. such a great jacket. cool shoes too.

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  18. Ooh, I like all these! Especially that striped sweater. I really need to change my spending habits as well :/ Your layout looks great btw.

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  19. Great buys, that jacket is so lush. It well keep you nice and warm oh I love TK maxx, last time I went there I went in for a pair of tights and come out with two bags of stuff. I like the breton style jumper with the button detail. BTW your twitter makes me laugh, keep em up xx

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  20. i am loving the plaid shirts. i need to do something similar :)

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  21. thanks for the comment's hun, you show D.I.Y your shorts with some military button down the side at the bottom or something. Yeah summer has been all over the place this year :P

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  22. Love the mix of navy and brown - one of my favourite colour combos right now! The parka is a particular winner.

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  23. Anonymous07:51

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  24. Really liking the Camper shoes...and I think the blue parka would go pretty fantastically with it!

    S
    http://notjustmedical.wordpress.com

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  25. Anonymous16:57

    oh those all are amazing !


    http://kiss-these-stars.blogspot.com/

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  26. ugh, I love shopping.. Bargain shopping is my best friend. It's like the stars, I don't always see them but I know they are there. xo

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  27. Anonymous10:22

    i love everything you've bought! those camper shoes are fantastic :)

    i think i'll be doing the same as you & buying things that will last...i don't have much money to play with so i need to be a bit clever with what i buy this winter!

    www.messyourhairup.blogspot.com

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  28. I really like that stripey tee from gap. I am a big fan of stripes when they're done right. They're a timeless classic!

    Ross

    www.wearelouderthansilence.blogspot.com

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  29. That jacket is brilliant.

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  30. That's so brilliant about streamlining your wardrobe. Love the items, especially the stripey t-shirt and that New Look Parka it's brilliant!

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