The most recent of purchases

February and March are dangerous months for the wallet. First there is the lure of bargains to be had at end of season sales followed by the temptation of new season goodness.

While I managed not to go completely crazy at the end of season sales, I did pick up a couple of pairs of shoes (alright 3) and a belt. (Check out the tweet I prepared earlier if your interested in seeing what I picked up from Ruby's garage sale).

Start of Season purchases
Shopping early in the season has its benefits as you can;

1. minimise the risk of missing out on popular or limited items
2. achieve a better cost per wear ratio (you'll wear that exciting new season piece more now than you will next year, don't leave buying it until the end of season unless you're going to get it in sale)
3. lay-by (start paying that wool coat off bit by bit now - it's less painful) 
4. take advantage of spend and save offers and new season launch discounts (you know Country Road, Witchery and  Mi Piaci, to name are few, are going to have them)

What's new in my wardrobe this Autumn

Karen Walker | Voluminous Sleeve Dress

Karen Walker | Frill Hem Shirt Bugs Voile

Sass & Bide | the lover - skinny boy
a new (bigger) pair of my favourite jean ever

Where I've saved

Witchery | ponte panel leggings, fur vest & loafers
saved 35% buying during a 'spend and save' promotion

Mac lipstick | lady danger
free by returning used packaging 'back to Mac'

Peter Alexander | Grr Onesie
saved 15% off by buying at season launch (Viva's first light)