7 Funky bargains for £65 and under

1. Le Specs Rapture Cat Eye sunglasses

2. Le Specs Noddy Mirrored Sunglasses

3. Moschino Gennarino iPhone 5 cover

4. Christys Madison Felt Hat

5. Mango Sweatshirt

6. Softcover Photo Book for your Instagram photos

7. Rivieras Leather Woven Slip-Ons

Most of my major fashion "investments" (the word sounds less frivolous than expenses) were purchased in the years leading up to the 7 B.C. That's the term I use when I try to elucidate the rationale behind my handbag obsession to my friends. Lil L is 7 years old now and B.C means Before Child, a period of time in my life when I actually had disposable income. These days, in an attempt to continue the Tiger Mom tradition that all Asian parents have unconsciously sworn to uphold, fashion expenditures have moved to the bottom rung after violin, swimming, art and blah blah and blah blah blah (let's not bore you with the details). Le sigh.....

My heart tends to skip a beat whenever I spot a good bargain. Lately, there have been a few. The Le Specs sunglasses are a fun and quirky addition without having to spend a fortune. I'm hooked on Christys hats after discovering that they are indeed handmade in Oxfordshire (with the exception of their panamas which are made in Equador) and cost a fraction of what other designer houses such as Maison Michel, Saint Laurent and Eugenia Kim charge for theirs.

I check my Instagram feed every few minutes - a sure sign that I need to attend IAA (Instagram Addicts Anonymous). These days, there are companies that stoke our obsession for the social media by allowing us to print as well as design your own book, calendar and coasters with your Instagram photos. Brilliant, isn't it? (says the IA - Instagram Addict). There are slip-ons and then there are statement slip-ons. I'm all for anything eye-catching these days. Speaking of teddy bears, there's nothing like having one for your phone. This adorable teddy bear iPhone cover will put a smile on your face even on a bad hair day.