Pretty much anyone who knows me will also probably know I have a massive thing for denim. And when I saw this jacket at a vintage stall in Berlin back in February (for more on that trip click here and here) it was love at first sight, despite it being grossly out of season and really, really cold.
Although it was a little steep at around €45 from what I can remember, I think denim jackets are always an excellent investment - not saying you can't get good 'uns cheaply - but that when the right one does come along, buy it and cherish it, because they last forever. Similarly, these jeans have seen me through the past 3 years (minimum), all year. And I think paired with the jacket, despite being slightly different shades, it's a match made in quirky heaven.
Jacket - Vintage (United Colours of Benetton) / Bag - BrandAlley
The other thing I couldn't not talk about is this bag, another love affair story. With student loan having just dropped, and a couple of my favourite cross body bags having just bitten the dust, I thought I'd treat myself to something a little better made that will hopefully last me longer.
I got this from a website called BrandAlley which is a 'non-stop designer sale', aka Aladdin's cave for bargain hunters like me. I paid £45 for this in the end as I got a £10 first purchase discount, but that's with a 74% discount on the initial cost. Yeah, I know. It's also super reminiscent of the Chloé Faye bag too, but at a fraction of the cost.
And finally, I introduce my latest TK Maxx find - these very Celine-esque sunglasses from a brand called Derek Lam. I can't fault TK Maxx for their range of sunnies - you can find so many brands at so many different price points, but all really good bang for your buck.
So, that concludes the whistle stop tour of where the first 20% of my student loan has gone. Enjoy the sunshine my loves,
Ruby x
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