Secondhand Sunday Best for Easter

Dinner at the inlaws on Easter Sunday called for a Sunday Best sort of outfit. Although the weather wasn't exactly summery I couldn't resist wearing this dress that has been sitting in the cupboard for a little while. It is Fahri by Nicole Fahri and I bought it with the tags still on for just £12 at a little secondhand shop I regularly pop into. I would never usually combine a such a light summery dress with black tights but thought I would give it a try (partly due to the necessity for warm legs and no other suitable colours of tights in my draw). I also added this black leather and suede obi belt which was handmade by the lovely Emma of Style to Wear. Actually I quite liked the combination of black and orange as it makes the dress slightly less summery for a coldish day. The locket was a present from my sister.

The first picture was taken as I spinned around in an attempt to show the fullness of the skirt and test out the sport mode on my camera. I am not sure how successful this was but you can kind of get the idea.





I didn't have any Easter egg this year apart from a few tiny morsels donated by the children. I did however get just a tiny bit of time to myself to indulge myself by with some Green and Blacks almond chocolate and by reading my newly delivered Vogue and Elle magazines. I was also very kindly sent a delicious and very stylish biscuit by Tesco's in the shape of their new 'iconic' Pagoda dress, to celebrate the launch of their new couture collection.

Quality over quantity - the designer day dress

After I have finished my shopping ban (three and a half months to go and counting), I have promised to think more carefully about the clothes that I buy. To only buy what I need, to look for quality items that will last and to buy more eco fashion including second hand, vintage, organic, sustainable and Fair trade clothing.

Since commencing my shopping ban, I have started to look at my wardrobe in a completely different and more creative way and realised that I don't need to buy every high fashion piece of clothing available. I realise that I definitely have some buying habits that don't really help me for example buying party dresses when I don't go to parties very often. I also have a definite lack of stylish every day wear. For the summer, I love wearing dresses but don't have as many every day dresses as I need.


The good thing about pledging to buy quality over quantity is that I can get some really stylish and flattering designer pieces that I will want to keep for years. Instead of lots of cheap ones which never look that good on me anyway. So here are some of the beautiful day dresses that I have found and hope that I will be able to afford now I no longer buy quick fix high fashion pieces. I still keep wandering towards the party dresses and have to stop and tell myself, it is day dresses that I really need.

Style of a Fashionista has definitely inspired me to look at Nicole Fahri for some gorgeous classic pieces. I love the neutral colours of this Fahri Striped Shirt Dress, light and breezy for the summer and endless possibilities for accessorising.

This Theory belted shirt dress is so simple, but I love it. It would work well for every day but also for business meetings and lunch with the girls. Again so many possibilities for accessorising and would look great with my tan wedges.

This Vivienne Westwood Sunday dress is the day dress of my dreams and something that I would really treasure. Unfortunately it is sold out apart from one size, which will be long gone by the time I have finished my shopping ban. It is my birthday soonish though, if Mr Style Eyes happened to be reading (unlikely).
OK so quality and classic doesn't have to mean navy blue. This Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Multi Fortune Dress is in my favourite pink and looks so comfy and easy to wear, I know I would wear it all the time.