The Haul

As promised, here is my post full of fashion-like purchases! I rarely go clothes shopping due to lack of money, so it really was a huge treat to just go a bit nuts.

Here's what I got...

First up is just a simple black maxi skirt from Primark, wanted something to wear with cosy jumpers and big boots, this is perfect :) Apologies for the blurry photo, lighting wasn't great, damn you Winter!

Next up is a rather pretty nude dress from HnM. Was in the sale and thought it would look great with layers for Winter...

Next little purchase was this Owl print top from M Butterfly. Hangs really nicely once it's on, just fell in love with the shape and print.....

Now this one was a complete impulse buy. I was telling my sister how much I liked knitted turban type head-bands, but that I could never pull them off. So she stuck this one on my head in Primark and said 'Yeah you can' and I bought it. Nice.

These two necklaces came from Topman. I love men's jewellery and Topman has got some amazing pieces in at the moment, couldn't resist these two....

Not bad. Now I am not alowed to spend money ever again. What's that? Christmas is coming?

S**T.

Something for the Weekend....

Had a day FULL of guilty pleasures today involving: 2 hot chocolates, 1 muffin, 1 Happy Meal from McDonald's and A LOT of shopping....

Met up with my sister in Guildford and had such a nice day. I hardly ever get to see her for a whole day due to conflicting days off work, so was great to have a girly day together. We're terrible influences on each other though, always convincing each other to buy more things...

I'll do a separate post on what I bought as the light's gone now so can't photograph my goodies!

 Instead here is our day in pictures....



My outfit, (top: River Island, skirt: Vintage, tightsand shoes: Primark)



Hot Chocolate no. 1

My gorgeous sis :)

One of my purchases!

Playing dress up...

Pretty changing room!

My sis rocking her soon to be new hooded gilet

A very cool band playing in the street



Guildford's Xmas lights :)

What did you all get up to today?

Song of the Week.....

A band I've know of for quite a while but hadn't given them the attention they deserved until my boyfriend played me some of their music. This is Sigur Ros and they have made the second half of my week so much nicer than the first, just by being in it.

Take a listen to this, one of many songs I've been playing on repeat, all equally as beautiful...

'Starálfur'

(Oh and no, they're not singing in English.....does it matter?)

Delightful D_Luxe

I've got a new crush. It's name is Costumes & Crystal Armour and it's a jewellery collection by the lovely New Zealand brand D-Luxe. I discovered these beauties through the gorgeous blog over at Cellardoor, (which I'm proud to say I contribute to on occasion), and the images were simply too good not to share. I love the use of pastels, illustrations and the general feel of this whole collection. Take a look....

*Swoon*

Mist and Webs

Just wanted to share a few pictures I took today- what amazing mist! Quite hard to capture on film, but also took some pictures of spider webs on the washing line, so pretty.....

Cupcakes... in a Jar!

I know what you're thinking... *puts on Peter Kay voice* Cupcakes?!?!? In a jar?!?!??!

Trust me- it's the latest trend in deserts. I know this because Style magazine and Daily Candy told me so, (and they never lie).

I personally think this is a genius re-invention: Make cupcakes even cuter that they already are and eat them with a spoon. What's not to like? Perfect for parties and you can turn the jars into something cool after you've devoured the cupcake- a nice candle holder maybe?

Take a look at G Desserts for more info, but for now, set your saliva glands to drool...

NOM.

New Winter Coat / Little Gold Rush

So I finally got around to buying myself a new Winter coat, you may remember I was having some dilemma's a while ago. I ended up going for something completely out of my comfort range and very different to my usual style. While usually I would have been enticed by Primark's cosy looking parka, I knew I wanted something a bit smarter, something with some structure, something I could put on and feel empowered by. I also wanted to spend a little more money in the hope it wouldn't fall apart after two wears....

 So I ended up going into Topshop and falling for this military green funnel necked beaut.....

Undone Collar

Done up Collar

It was the only one of its style left, in my size, fitted like a dream- I called it fate. Fate, (as it turns out), also has a sense of humour as I noticed 3 buttons missing and other's dangling precariously (so much for spending more money for quality, huh?) but I was under its spell and with 10% knocked off the price I kind of lost my head. Luckily it came with spare buttons so I am now in the process of restoring it to its former glory, (and by 'I', I of course mean my mum). So there you have it- warm, heavy, dramatic, perfect.

In other fashion-y news my sister came home today and I couldn't help but notice the brilliant gold jewellery she was sporting, I'm not usually a fan of gold, but she wears it well don't ya think?

I really love the deer ring (from Topshop).