In my last weekly round up of the best fashion reads in 2008, I would like to share with you some of my favourite posts that have given me some great inspiration for 2009, enjoy.

Flying Saucer tells of her sales shopping in her post ignoring my own advice and shows how easy it is to fall into the trap of buying the complete opposite of what you planned in the sales.

She Finds offers some great advice on unwanted gifts in the post What to do with all those gifts that were just plain wrong.

In how to wear a white shirt and jeans part II, Disney Roller Girl gives some great advice on how to work this classic look to your maximum style advantage.

In case you missed out Susie Bubble posted  a great Christnas pressy in Merry Christmas! for all her readers. A map of shops in London. A great present for all fashionista shopaholics, if you have any money left to go shopping. Thank you Susie for some great fashion inspiration in 2008 and I can’t wait to read more in 2009.

And finally Wardrobe remixers o’ the week on Bits and Bobbins is one of my favourite places for style inspiration. This weeks are great and a definite celebration of unique and individual style.

This is my last weekly roundup of my favourite fashion reads of the week before Christmas. If I am honest, I haven’t had much chance to read blogs this week with all the shopping, wrapping and general Christmas organising. But amongst the mayhem and rushing around, I felt I ought to just have a little look at my favourite fashion blogs and as usual they provided me with entertainment, inspiration and a bit of a laugh.

Queen Michelle of Kingdom of Style does some DIY by turning a t shirt into a very nice one shouldered version in upon my shoulders.

Painfully Hip extolls the virtues of keeping a style journal in never under estimate the magic powers of keeping a style journal and she has definitely got me convinced. My first new years resolution to start my journal.

Susie Bubble of Style Bubble shows off some amusing pictures of the displays in the windows of Lanvin in her post Alber’s animals.

Flying Saucer takes a look at the many talents including makeup of Xenia of Doe Deere Blogazine in her post no pallid hues here

Hoofing it literally on Daddy Likey will really make you laugh. Perhaps the perfect Christmas pressy for your other half.

Queen Michelle of one of my favourite fashion blogs, Kingdom of Style posts about a talented Arnhem Academy graduate Iris Van Herpen in her post Lets Talk Fragility Smoke and Crows

Discotheque Confusion gives some great ideas in her post advent season, day 10, Christmas Party Inspiration. Ilove the white dress with black tights.

As always, Susie Bubble provides some very interesting and entertaining reading in her posts on Style Bubble. This week I loved the idea of ripped jeans over tights as seen in the Norwegian shop Bik Bok in her post Biky Boky

These grey leggings from Jucca would look great under ripped black jeans.

Munique Fashions post The demise of the it bag, tells how the ‘it bag’ is so over. Unique, stylish and different is the trend for handbags in 2009.

Disney Rollergirl ponders why people love buying designer clothes and why she hates designer sales in her post Aspiration vs affordability.

With all the fuss of  a recession, I have been reading up on credit crunch style this week and how to look great on a budget. Here are some of my favourite reads.

Holiday gift tips on a budget, The Budget Fashionista’s economic survival guide - The Budget Fashionista gives some great tips on how to survive Christmas with not much money. I just love this blog, it has so much great advice.

Save time and money with a checklist This great post fom Budget Babe has made me think carefully about how I aproach a shopping trip. Much better to research online and think carefully about it rather than just hitting the shops.

Christmas Party Season Dresses - The Rules - If you are looking to have a frugal christmas but still look great at your christmas parties, this post by cheap clothes rule is just what you need.

Are you addicted to bargain hunting? This post by Cute but Affordable will make you laugh - if you do it is probably because this is you. Take the test and find out.

A Closet Full of Wearable Clothes - this interesting article by Melissa Tossetti Editor/Publisher of  budgetsavvymag.com gives some great ideas on how to be a tight wad when it comes to new clothes but still look great.

 Frugal fashion: New Yorkers learn to look good for a lot less this article from the NY daily news shows how New Yorkers work that recessionista look.

My favourite frugal fashion  buy is this glamorous wrap dress in organic cotton. A wrap dress is a classic style that is really flattering and is unlikely to go out of fashion and the price is definitely frugal!

I am being super organised this week so here are my favourite fashion and style blog reads for the week- a little early. Of course if you find any more great reads posted this week that I have missed please submit them as a comment.

The most painfully hip site of the week - I love the painfully hip blog. So great at spotting all things stylish. Here is a great review of a very stylish site.

The Fred Butler Palette - Susie Bubble adds a bit of colour to a dark, gloomy and freezing cold October day with this post. It cheered me up, I hope that it will do the same for you.

Ben Grimes unveils new fashion line - LPBG - Catwalk Queen reports on the latest capsule clothing line from Ben Grimes. I can’t wait to have a look.

Rabbit on the Run Fall 08 Look Book - Coutorture brings us some gorgeous and very expensive t shirts- can we resist?

Label Alert - Beckman - If you want to browse more lovely picture of bright and stylish clothes, My Fashion Life brings us one of the hottest labels from the states Beckerman.

Today on Better TV - Stay dry with practical pretty rain gear - Have you ever wondered how you can stay looking gorgeous and stylish in cold wet weather. Well this post will show you how. I love the umbrella for two.

For a stylish and compact solution to wet weather, I love this design go compact travel umbrella.

Ok so it cold wet and windy outside but don’t despair. What better excuse to sit and read the best of this weeks fashion and style posts. Here are my favourites:

Absolute House of Masquerade the Verdict - I am pretty gutted to have  missed this party and get the chance to try on some vintage clothes. Here is Disney Roller Girls review - sounds like it was great fun.

Interrogating Backlund - This post by Susie Bubble has to have uncovered some of the coolest knits I have ever seen. I never would have thought that you could knit such interesting shapes. As usual a very interesting and funny post.

Slashes are the new fringes - This post by Queen Michelle of the Kingdom of Style uncovers another new trend for slashed clothing but not in a punky kind of way, more a luxe designer sort of look - I love it!

The credit crunch and your wardrobe - Munique is a brand new blog dedicated to helping ladies look and feel their best and find their own unique styl. It has some great tips and advice, this post give some great ideas to help cope with the credit crunch and still look stylish and feel great.

Cosby Sweater Couture - another of my favourite reads, Painfully hip has found yet more gorgeous kits. we will have no problem keeping cosy and warm this winter I am sure.

The Search is Over - High Fashion Girl has written a wish list for Autumn Winter 08. Its really interesting to see what she would like and has inspired me to write my own wish list. 

Here are some of my favourite reads from fashion and style blogs for this week.

Dip it Low Style Bubble is my favourite fashion and style blog and today Susie Bubble has found some very gorgeous and delicate clothes with a cut out design.

Micro-trend: The Scarf Necklace - I love this great new trend spotted by Disney Roller Girl. I will definitely be trying it out.

What to wear whilst weight is waning? I love the painfully hip blog. A really good read and this very informative post is great for those who have lost so much weight none of their clothes fit them. 

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” - George Bernard Shaw  A great idea from Style…A Work in Progress. As she describes no more, me want, me buy, she now has  a whole new buying philosophy, very frugal.

Nylon reaches a new low Discotheque confusion shows her dislike for the use of Paris Hilton on the cover of Nylon. I think I may have to agree with her on this one.

If you are feeling a bit bored on a Friday afternoon and need a little cheering up, here is my round up of this weeks best fashion posts.

Shopping Report Fall 08 -  Poster girl gives an interesting insight into what what teens are buying for the Autumn in the states.

Kelly Fugsimon - If the miserable summer weather leaves you in need of a good laugh see what the Fuggers have to say about poor old Kelly.

Whose Shoes Wednesday - Manolo loves shoes and we love Manolo. Fora bored Friday afternoon when you should be working, this is the perfect entertainment.

Non Comfy Comfiness - Find out how Susie Bubble looks uber stylish even when just lounging around the house.

In Search of Joan of Arc -  around up of all armour inspired fashion for this season by Trend De la Creme.

In Case you Missed it - Miss Spinach shows how you can look amazing and even find a gorgeous Diane Von Furstenberg Dress in a thrift store.

If you love reading about fashion as much as I do then you will love a gift subscription (for yourself) to a magazines including two of my favourites Marie Claire and Instyle.