Under a fiver creation of the week!

I saw a record clock like this in a shop recently for around £40.
So I had a little riffle in the records section of the charity shop and found a design I liked. It's a 12 inch and you can normally pick them up for about a £1.00 and 45's for 50p.
I had a look at clock mechanisms on ebay ,I found a nice plastic one for £3.50.It was very simple to put together and one cheap battery and tick tock I got me a clock!If you wanted to make it a more special gift you could look for someone's favorite song or look out for limited edition colored vinyl or even spray paint the whole thing gold or silver.

Le Plastic Tres Chic!

A piece of statement jewelry can make a dirt cheap outfit look super expensive. The problem with some cheaper metal high street pieces is that after a few wears they turn a brown copper color or even worse leave your neck and fingers with lovely moldy color green marks! For a cheap long term investment I prefer chunky plastic jewelry as it doesn't age or show tell tell signs of wear and tear. You can find some really unusual shapes, some stunning colors and I love the way they catch the light.

 Over the years I've found some really nice pieces in the sales and in charity shops.I have one black cocktail ring that I can wear with almost anything it cost around £2.00.

Some people when they hear the word plastic jewelry may shudder at the thought!It can conjure up images of the kind of bracelets you used to wear when you were five or something you would find in the bottom of a cereal packet. Fear not ,Chunky jewelry reoccurs frequently in fashion and well made plastic pieces are a good way to experiment with trending colors without having to make a huge financial sacrifice. 

From Brassic to Classic!

 Ok just because your skint doesn't mean  you have to go around looking like a tramps breakfast.I have a huge passion for fashion  and nothing gets my heart racing more than finding something fabulous for less than a fiver.I have now almost completely given up on "Proper "clothes shops(except for the odd special occasion) . I'm lucky to live in a very affluent area and I can usually find everything I need in my local charity shops. People really do give away the most amazing things!It takes patience and persistence and endless trawling through buckets and rails,but when I get a compliment on what I am wearing it makes it all worth while, plus the money i've spent is going to a good cause. Classic wardrobe staples, Such as the pencil skirt for work or your basic black cardigan can usually be found for around £4.00 and with a bit of clever accessorising you can make something basic look off the chart.

What is Brassic Toy Monkey ?

To put it simply ;Brassic Toy Monkey loves a bargain! Living on a low income in times of a recession can be so tough, but a little creativity and a change of perspective can really help stretch the pennies.I want to share a few tips and ideas that have really helped me through tougher times and meant that I still have money  left in my account before payday. These ideas may not be for everyone and they do require a little discipline but are ideal for those who love a challenge!

Brassic : To be broke ,penniless  or without means. Comes from the cockney rhyming slang :Boracic Lint : Skint . What is a Brassic toy monkey you may ask ? You will find out soon..........