I love a bit of TK Maxx and have picked up some great bargains there.  You have to be in the right frame of mind for it with lots of time to spare and be dedicated to searching through the rails, but if you love a rummage, you can't go
wrong.

My latest label spot there is Reiss available at brilliant prices. They've got some great things both online and in store, so if you love the understated modern sophistication of Reiss but don't like their prices - this is definitely one for you.

Unless you've been walking around with your eyes closed for the last few months, you'll have noticed that boyfriend jeans are everywhere.  I've personally been wearing them for years as I love how comfortable they are yet they still have a stylish vibe  to them and sometimes you just want an alternative to the ever faithful skinny.

There are lots of styles around with ready made rips which unless you smarten the look up with a blazer, could look a bit grunge.  I also love how wearing a smart heel can change the feel of the outfit.  So I thought I'd create a couple of looks for you and show you how I put together my cool casual look for a night out last week.

For about a year and a half now a highlight of my week has been to spend a morning volunteering at St Peter's Hospice on Cotham Hill, dressing their mannequins for them.  The anticipation of what I might find makes me almost break out into a run and once I've arrived I'm like a child in a sweet shop.  Some of the items I've given a new home to include a leather Hobbs bag, brand new never worn leather Spanish brogues, Diesel scarf, Cos jacket....I could go on and on.....But it's not just the clothes I get excited about, I always meet a range of interesting people from all walks of life with a story or two to tell.

It never ceases to amaze me what people will give to charity, designer items barely worn, garments with labels still attached, and a whole host of accessories that only need a bit of TLC to bring them back to life (don't ask me about dirty underwear though - I kid you not!).  A charity shop really is a treasure trove of loveliness and is a guilt free way of shopping to your hearts content. 

I highly recommend spending a bit of time having a good old rummage.  Don't walk in, skim the shelves and walk back out again because nothing catches your eye. Go through the rails item by item and wait for that special something to leap out at you - because I guarantee it will.

Here are some of the outfits I've created for St Peter's Hospice over the last few weeks.