Carry On Spending Through The Hard Times - Fashion On The Mind

I saw on GMTV today that women are continuing to spend money on clothes, despite the credit crunch knocking at our doors. Women are quite determined when it comes to shopping and i think this just goes to show that even when we are debt-ridden, we cannot hold back from spending on the high street. We've got to have some positives with the credit crunch, right?

A report by Elle, based on 4000 women, highlighted the fact that 70% of women thought about buying new items of clothing "nearly every day". As a woman myself, i am going to do little to disprove this theory, because i too think about buying new clothes every day. But thinking about it and actually doing it are two different things.

A quarter of women also said they spent between £25 and £100 a month simply on shoes. Taking into consideration that a decent pair of shoes may cost about £50, then this might not seem a lot to some women. I guess women just prioritise; some will buy shoes once a month and some will buy bags.

Interestingly, the Elle report also showed that 94% of women admitted to having clothes in the back of their wardrobe that they had never worn. Guilty! It is just one of those things; you have to have it in the shop but when you get it home, it just becomes another dress, or another skirt...

It seems women still need to splash the cash in order to remain positive. Despite the hard economic times, giving up what we love would be insult to injury, because we have to have something to keep us happy. Its like going out for dinner; i am curious to know if we are all going to stop dining out because of the credit crunch? Where i live, nothing has changed - restaurants are just as busy as they have always been - even during the week.

I think this report just goes to show that we are used to our luxuries and giving them up isn't going to come without a fight....

The Skull Scarf - Alexander McQueen - Plus Target Rumours...

I love Alexander McQueen skull scarves - they have been around for a few seasons now and are still selling like hotcakes. It seems the "rock chic" look is still definitely in.

Now one of his signature styles, the skull scarf has become a key staple piece in any fashionista's wardrobe.

I've heard Alexander Mcqueen is to design a line of clothing for Target - a cheaper priced line, but just as fashionable. If this is true, then this will be great news! I loved Temperley's Target range, which featured her trademark bold black and white combinations. Luella also created a funky range for Target, featuring skulls, cherries and other quirky designs that Luella is famed for.

If Alexander McQueen for Target's range goes ahead, i am curious to know what it may turn it out like. Although famed for his skulls, i am unsure as to whether this will be a common feature in his Target range. Skulls in his range have become synonymous with high price and luxury, so i can't imagine the Target range featuring any skulls in the same league has his main collection. Maybe tiny skull accents would be good, like a small skulls at the bottom of a t-shirt. I've done a little mock-up below of how i think this would look good.

You see, McQueen can flaunt the skulls all he wants to in his mainline collections, but i think he will stick with relatively plain designs for his Target collection, but still letting his fans know it's him by featuring a small skull accent. However, McQueen may decide not to use the skull at all...it will be interesting to find out! Let's hope the Alexander Mcqueen Target range will be arriving soon- and be available all over the world!

Wrap Up Warm With The Best Scarves - Your Guide Of How To Choose

It's approaching Winter, ladies! Before you pull out that old scarf from years ago, think about all the wonderful designer scarves available today and consider updating your wardrobe. The scarf can "make or break" an outfit, so you need to think about the following:

Textures: Don't put a thick woolly scarf with a floaty cotton top; the two will clash in all the wrong ways.

Colours: Think about complementary colours for your outfits. A rich plum coloured scarf will look fabulous with a mottled grey jumper, making sure you'll be chic this winter.

Length: A scarf too long for you will drown you if you don't wear it properly. Wrap it round several times, being careful not to drown your petite neck. If its just not working; forget it.

Small scarves look great as accessories any time of the year - tie them like a neckerchief and wear with v-neck tops and a cinched waist belt for that ultimate glam look.

You don't have to spend a fortune to get the best scarves - swap silk for satin and cashmere for cashmink - who will ever know?!