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Yesterday evening I pulled my winter wear out of storage and gave it a wash and an air. I rediscovered a lovely long red coat and a few jumpers that will do for this season. My handmade PogScarf turned up too, and interestingly it has been ripped off by designers SportMax this season - but Pog was there first!

Then I went through cupboards, drawers and the wardrobe and looked for things that I rarely wear. Some of them went off to the charity shop, some into the recycling, and the rest went onto the mending and altering pile. I've salvaged a couple of very nice pairs of trousers already by altering hems and waistbands, and might do a few more things tonight.

Then I need to put new insoles in my recently re-heeled and soled winter boots and shoes, and give them a polish and waterproofing.

The total spend has been £300, but that does include: a good quality 3/4 length wool coat, a bomber jacket, two cardigans, a jumper, 4 long sleeve tops, a large bag, a leather purse, a pair of leather boots, 3 pairs of shoes, a dress, 2 skirts, 3 scarves, 3 hats and a vest top. None of it was from Primark or second hand shops either.

I get to be warm and toasty, and surprisingly fashionable to boot.