picture from Disney Roller Girl

 I have been reading lots of great posts this week about lovely spring clothes. As the weather is warm, I am feeling really happy and ready to dig out my favourite bright clothes with lots of gorgeous prints.

Susie Bubble of Style Bubble heads out in some gorgeous pastel shades and just one shoe in her post Pastels made for black and blues.

Fashion Daydreams gives us some never seen before photographs of London Fashion Week and some great studded boots in her post What you didn’t see at fashion week

Times might be hard but it doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun. Retro Chick gives us some great ideas in her post Top 5 Tips to have fun with no money

Flying Saucer is happy makes her predictions on what she is likely to be wearing this summer in her post It’s Going to be a 70’s Spring

Cheapskate Chic finds a great little bargain in her post Shiny Happy People. It is great to have some sparkle to cheer up your day.

Disney Roller Girl checks out some way out and wacky knitwear in  her post Lovin’ it: Yang Du

To get a great looking pastel outfit, try layering this pink racer back dress with a long sleeved pastel t shirt.

picture from www.intothefray.com/blog 

There have been so many great posts this week to read with New York Fashion Week in full swing, here are some of my favourites:

I am loving Susie Bubbles of Style Bubbles commentary on New York Fashion Week as well as being extremely jealous that she got to go.

Posh Swaps shows us how to find the perfect colours to make you look and feel great in Colour Analysis

Queen Michelle of Kingdom of style has a desperate urge to get sparkly, she tell us all about it in Desperately seeking sequins.

The Style PA gives has a great post called Tips - dare to wear flares, something that is particularly difficult when you are as short as me.

Hot Chocolate and Mint has put together a gorgeous outfit in pink, grey and black. I would never have though of layering the pink skirts but it looks great.

Into the Fray really gave me something to laugh about today when I read her post on pet love, just read it and you will see what  mean.

Susie Bubble of Style Bubble has created a really gorgeous pair of shoes using her favourite coral nail polish in Coralicious

Disco Nap discusses the potential style down falls of the bad weather in her post Snow in London.

Flying Saucer has a great new header which looks amazing check it out in New header

Disney Roller Girl looks at the latest trend in bags in bringing back the backpack.

Trend De La Creme has found an interesting collection of voodoo clothing in Stick a Pin In It.

Some great style inspiration from the wardrobe remixers on Bits + Bobbins in Wardrobe Remixers O’ the week.

Random Fashion coolness explores the whole cold weather style dilemma in Snow day

If you like the backpacks featured on Disney Roller Girl, you will love this Kickers Fleur Backpack.

Fashion 156 is my secret indulgence. The place where I go when I am supposed to be working but need a bit of creative stimulation. The photography is amazing and the fashion unique and interesting. I can never wait until the next edition comes out to see what delights they have in store.

This issue is all about hats which is quite topical considering the freezing cold weather. But hats aren’t just about keeping warm they can also be a huge style statement. They can create a really dramatic look that perhaps not everyone can carry off, but if done right then the effects can be stunning.

This hat has a bit of carnival style to it. It is defintely for someone with a big personality and would look more at home in Rio than a trip down the local Tesco’s.

Hats are not the only dramatic headwear. This is actually a necklace made into a headpiece. I love the colours.

Perhaps inspired by a scorpian, this hat has a very stylish sting its tail.

pictures from www.fashion156.com

This Caractere Ladies Hat is a great easy to wear hat for when you want to add a bit of drama to an outfit. 

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!

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. 

I like to take an interest in fashion as you might have noticed. Some may even say it is a bit of an obsession (but I wouldn’t call it that). I like to regularly read fashion magazines and websites and so today I thought I would share with you some of my favourites which give me much enjoyment and insight into to the latest trends.

Style.com - This is the most comprehensive website I think. It has all the trends, all the fashion shows and a lot more. I look at it practically everyday at least once.

Elleuk.com - again this site has great coverage of all the major catwalk shows, excellent trend reports and some great fashion and style features. I get the magazine by subscription don’t need to read it very often. Fashion156 - This is a great site if you love art/photography. They do great fashion shoots, often using slightly more unusual clothing and retailers.Dazed and Confused - This has some great feature articles and information on the latest designers.