Comments on SCHOOL GATE STYLE: Splurge v Save

I love this kind of post as it shows you can look ...

2013-10-13T20:50:35.057+01:00

I love this kind of post as it shows you can look good on a budget! My days of spurlging are well & truly over for now anyway! I love the ending too! LOL! Hope you rested well?! Ax

Thanks Lynne - that's good to hear. I'm h...

2013-10-01T21:23:57.723+01:00

Thanks Lynne - that's good to hear. I'm hoping it's in my Boden set coming tomorrow so I get a closer look too. Ax

Thanks Sharron - yes, will hold off doing another ...

2013-10-01T21:23:35.079+01:00

Thanks Sharron - yes, will hold off doing another one for a bit. It was fun but took SO long! Ax

Haha - It'll be a while before I do another on...

2013-10-01T21:23:12.086+01:00

Haha - It'll be a while before I do another one like this! If nothing else, I was getting too tempted by all the expensive stuff! Ax

Indeed - and well you look on it too Jane! Ax

2013-10-01T21:22:35.329+01:00

Indeed - and well you look on it too Jane! Ax

I agree there - leather is worth paying for if you...

2013-10-01T21:22:10.282+01:00

I agree there - leather is worth paying for if you can. Here's hoping we'll have loads to spend on clothes when the kids all clear off working!! Ax

You are very right Jane - no point in paying a for...

2013-10-01T21:21:31.491+01:00

You are very right Jane - no point in paying a fortune for something you'll only wear a few times. Ax

I agree - they are proper splurges! I need to have...

2013-10-01T21:21:05.891+01:00

I agree - they are proper splurges! I need to have a middle ground perhaps?? Haha Ax

Great minds....I'd never heard of Jerome Dreyf...

2013-10-01T21:20:34.390+01:00

Great minds....I'd never heard of Jerome Dreyfuss before! Oh and I like the idea of cash, check and credit...tho that would be three pictures and three sets of titles. Yikes! Ax

Woman after my own heart there! Thanks for droppin...

2013-10-01T21:19:47.649+01:00

Woman after my own heart there! Thanks for dropping by Trea, Ax

I have heard that from so many people Minna - I mu...

2013-10-01T21:19:24.259+01:00

I have heard that from so many people Minna - I must try them on next time I see them. Ax

Love this post, Avril. I'm definitely high str...

2013-09-27T19:06:21.909+01:00

Love this post, Avril. I'm definitely high street. Have just got the leopard Boden clutch and it's beautiful! Great quality as usual from Boden too. Lynne x

I love these posts, both reading them and doing th...

2013-09-27T16:30:07.636+01:00

I love these posts, both reading them and doing them but your right it takes some time and I only usually do one item, so I can imagine your head was pounding! Fab comparisons though x

I love a bit of both and sometimes only the splurg...

2013-09-27T07:33:02.258+01:00

I love a bit of both and sometimes only the splurge will do. But isn't it nice when we get to treat ourselves?

And yep - hear your pain on the titles - they are a booger to get right - probably why I don't do it very often or I would never get a post out.

Great post Avril & I must admit to being a hig...

2013-09-26T21:56:49.238+01:00

Great post Avril & I must admit to being a high street kind of girl, as long as the style & quality are there why pay more plus it means extra pennies in the pot for more purchases ;-) x

I think I'm a bit of a Saver Avril - wasn'...

2013-09-26T21:54:15.772+01:00

I think I'm a bit of a Saver Avril - wasn't always the case but it seems to be these days! I do, however have a thing for leather jackets though! xx

Generally, you do get what you pay for although I ...

2013-09-26T17:41:01.234+01:00

Generally, you do get what you pay for although I would say high fashion items should always be save.

I think (budget permitting) that it's worth sp...

2013-09-26T17:16:53.290+01:00

I think (budget permitting) that it's worth splurging on items we wear a lot, for a long time - which in my book = 1. boots, handbag & coat 2. + good jeans, cashmere jumper, dress up or down dress 3. quality watch & statement necklace.

So far in my (rather long) life I'm still at no1, with aspirations to no2 this year & no3 whenever! ;)

As I said when we last met, I'd rather have less that I love & wear it regularly than lots that I'm not fussed about. So I'll happily scrimp on an evening top, clutch or outrageous shoes that I'll only wear a handful of times & splurge on things I'll wear day in, day out.

Mind you, my idea of splurge may not be on a par with others!

Nic x

I am always going to splurge on my Newburys - once...

2013-09-26T11:49:07.239+01:00

I am always going to splurge on my Newburys - once you've gone there there is no coming back:) I do love my Boden clutch - for a bag that is only used occasionally it fills the 'leopard clutch' spot perfectly - but you picked out the Jerome Dreyfuss bag I had on my wish list - now I want it more - grrr!:) I love these kinds of features as there are some seasonal items where you really do just want a quick fix from Primark or Target. There is another magazine here that does 3 options - cash, check or credit:)

Sometimes the splurge is totally worth it Avril, b...

2013-09-26T07:52:33.550+01:00

Sometimes the splurge is totally worth it Avril, but most of the time the save option is a pretty good one. I have a real thing about trying to buy leather as I think it will last longer so don't mind splurging a bit on that. But otherwise save is usually the options pick!!

Ha, I must admit I have the Rag & Bone boots a...

2013-09-26T01:36:47.358+01:00

Ha, I must admit I have the Rag & Bone boots and I absolutely LOVE them and have worn them to death... Very comfy too. Good night! :-)