25.8.10

just a charity shop girl.

If you follow me on Twitter and read through the comments on my last post, you would of seen that my dear blogger friend, Claire from Jazzpad, challenged me to inject a tad more colour into my very neutral and rustic wardrobe. Whilst mustard isn't the brightest, I think I done rather well considering the majority of my clothes are black and grey. What do you think? Any tips and suggestions would be lovely!
*Mustard top, bracelet and scarf, 50p each, car boot sale *Shorts, charity shop, 25p *Primark raincoat, charity shop, my mum's.
Today was my sixth shift in my favourite local charity shop, it was such a busy day! I honestly recommend that anyone in London pops by tomorrow or on Friday, there is oh so much stock that I priced and put out today. For starters there are two, yes two, full to the brim fifty pence rails, plus other rails with many lovely dresses, jackets, skirts and trousers. I saw many good labels including Topshop, Gap, Uniqlo, Diesel, Next, St Michael, Comptoir des Cotonniers, DKNY, Laura Ashley, Jigsaw, Monsoon, New Look, Dorothy Perkins, Zara and H&M. Oh my goodess, there is lovely Chanel-esque St Michael cropped jacket, which I would have bought if it wasn't so big on me. Ha, look at me getting excited over all of the secondhand clothes! At the end of my shift I left with two COS t-shirts, a Gap denim shirt and a Gap striped top, all for free, originally from the fifty pence rail. I offered to pay but the lady I work with said that was for all of my wonderful help these past few weeks, so sweet! Love, Jazzabelle. P.S. Thank-you for the amazing amount of lovely comments on my previous post, I honestly can't believe how many I recieved. EDIT: Just corrected the link to my favourite charity shop, sorry!
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32 comments

  1. Bee.25 August 2010 at 20:02

    wow, mustard yellow really suits you (: it looks lovely!! & i'm uber jealous about the stock...shame london is a bit out of reach from little old me in the south west!

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  2. The Robyn Diaries25 August 2010 at 20:03

    Which of the charity shops that come up is it? loving the sound of this 50p rail :)
    The mustard really suits you, love all the tones together, i think you pull off colour well

    robyn x

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  3. Unknown25 August 2010 at 20:05

    Perfect, love the tee

    See U !

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  4. Bonnie25 August 2010 at 20:10

    I'm not sure that I noticed before your preference for black or grey BUT I do now. I love it, it's the perfect pairing of color and you look fabulous!

    ~Bonnie

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  5. Tory25 August 2010 at 20:20

    EXCELLENT WORK! Love the mustard - you're a pro! Can you dress me please? Every day? I can't pay you, but would be forever greatful!

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  6. Tory25 August 2010 at 20:21

    Also, love the scarf work! www.curveinthemode.blogspot.com

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  7. Unknown25 August 2010 at 20:30

    I might stop by there Friday...love that bag.

    Kb from I Want You To Know

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  8. Carrott25 August 2010 at 20:41

    I absolutely love those shorts. I really can't wait to visit charity shops! We don't have here! xxx

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  9. Cara25 August 2010 at 20:52

    Before I even read the text, I was thinking 'I love the colours!' Hah
    x x x x

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  10. styleeast25 August 2010 at 21:28

    Great colour combo - especially with the headscarf. Lovely x

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  11. rachel25 August 2010 at 21:54

    you always look gorgeous! loooove the yellow and the headscarf makes this look so cool x

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  12. S25 August 2010 at 22:24

    This charity shop is going to have a lot of new visitors by the sounds of it! I really do want to have a look!!! Tempted to pop by tomorrow if the weather's good.

    I really really like these colours on you!! I really think the yellow, green and brown work marvellously together.

    S
    http://notjustmedical.wordpress.com

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  13. Jennie25 August 2010 at 23:07

    I really like the camo green & zingy mustard yellow colour combo & your headscarf rocks too!
    ...xXx

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  14. Platform P25 August 2010 at 23:49

    Ahhh, loving the headscarf and shorts.

    Perfect combo, my love.

    x

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  15. Anonymous26 August 2010 at 00:03

    great look - love the injection of colour! ck :) x

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  16. City Girl (EC1)26 August 2010 at 00:16

    You look fab Jazzabelle! Love the headscarf on you and the mustard works really well with the chocolately brown and green. Also love your tights! Dotty tights are fab with anything I think! Your blog is lovely :)
    City Girl x

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  17. soph // and other things26 August 2010 at 02:53

    Loving this colour combo! You did very well indeed :)

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  18. Anaivilo26 August 2010 at 11:36

    You look great in colors! Well, I am a fan of color so naturally when I see them I get all excited. :D

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  19. Alice26 August 2010 at 12:37

    You are my absolute Charity Shop hero, time and time again you find and style the most amazing clothes. I think mustard is a wonderful colour, and you got it just right.
    I wish I lived nearer London, this Charity shop of yours sounds like heaven! All that St Michael what a treat.

    I can imagine those two fifty pence rails bursting with clothes right now! I haven’t been to a Charity Shop all week long, I wish I had one in walking distance; I sure would be there almost every day guaranteed!

    And I don’t know if I said but I love the mustard bracelet, such a nice detail xxx

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  20. Winnie26 August 2010 at 14:09

    You look gorgeous! Really loving the colour palette! Also yes, I noticed the lemon trees in the V&A!

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  21. ching26 August 2010 at 15:11

    i like the splash of yellow and green in there :D

    thyaudaciousness.blogspot.com/

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  22. Kristel Louisa26 August 2010 at 15:15

    Hello there,

    Love love love your coat! And oh! Again, your bag is so darling. Amazing picture.

    Love,
    Kristel

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  23. Michelle Lee26 August 2010 at 17:37

    I don't get it - how do you find all this stuff in charity shops!? AND it all fits? lol xx

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  24. Michelle Lee26 August 2010 at 17:37

    ps. thanks for your comment. :) x

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  25. Jen26 August 2010 at 20:41

    You look fantastic! LOVE the scarf in your hair. Mustard really suits you, which is no mean feat as it's such a hard colour to pull off! x

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  26. Mi Muffin27 August 2010 at 04:29

    And what a fine job you did. Mustard is a hard colour to pull off but this really flatters you.I don't think it's really the label of clothing, it's what you do with clothes that matters more.

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  27. Vicki27 August 2010 at 09:21

    hey my dear! thanks so much for your advice on my playsuit! such a clever idea im to give it a go this weekend :) xo

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  28. Filipa27 August 2010 at 23:34

    Your style is absolutely brilliant! The olive really suits you, and yellow just brightens you!

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  29. noone28 August 2010 at 23:36

    oh wow those tights are awesome! I love them. and you layered the outfit so well... I like everything about this look!!

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  30. kerry30 August 2010 at 08:58

    Hooray for colourful shorts, you look awesome :) will have to drop by the 50p rail sometime!

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  31. Anonymous30 August 2010 at 15:30

    the yellow goes so well with all the other rusty tones, you should bring some similar tones in to your outfits i love it!
    Bibi x

    www.bibisfootprints.blogspot.com

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  32. Anonymous3 September 2010 at 14:31

    love the headscarf :D

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