Collective Clothing & Accessories Haul | ASOS, Missguided & Primark

So I've picked up a few purchases over the past couple of weeks and thought you might like to see them. Apologies for the lack of a post last week, dissertations are hard! Hope you like this post, excuse the dusty mirror, but please take a moment to appreciate my hideously tacky yet adorable pink princess pig phone case! Haha

Jeggings, Asos, £14, (here) // T-Shirt, Missguided, £8, (here)

Crop Top, Missguided, £8, (here) // Shorts, Asos, £17, (here)

Crop Tops, Asos, 2 pack for £10, (here)

Bag (love the colour of this, it's so unusual, kind of a blueish, mint green, grey), Primark, £8

Lion King T-Shirt, Primark, £6 // False Lashes, Primark, £1 each

Hope you guys like my purchases! Have you picked any of these items up?

On my fingernails: AWOL by Topshop (review here)

On my Toenails: Violine Hypnotic by Bourjois (review here)

xo

Nicole x Missguided | My Picks

Nicole X Cut Out Midi Skirt Black
(here)

£25

Nicole X Low Back Strappy Midi Dress Forest Green

(here) 

£25

Nicole X Sequin Mini Skirt

(here)

£20

Nicole X Cage Waist Bandeau Dress in White (here)

£35

The black one is nice too! (here) 

Hope you guys like my picks :) Which items are your favourites from this collection? Let me know!

xo

Mini Primark Haul

So I popped into my local Primark the other day and, as always, ended up spending money. Quite happy with what I picked up though, and thought you guys might like to see too:

White Midi Skirt - £10

This lightweight, floaty skirt is a great staple. It's sheer with a mini-length opaque white liner, and sits right on your waist, closing with a concealed zipper at the back. It would be lovely to wear during the day or even better dressed up with heels for a cocktail night with the girls. I think its super chic and makes a welcome change to the more popular tight-fitting, pencil midi skirts.

Light Wash Stretch Skinny Jeans - £11

Now, I'm not usually a jeans girl, I'm much more of a leggings girl, however, I wanted to see if I could find some jeans which would rival the heavenly comfort of leggings and these are pretty darn close. They are Primark's ultra soft, super stretch variety. I chose the light denim colour in a size 8 with 30" leg.

Burgundy Bag - £8

I love this bag! It's a perfect size (small but not too small) and I think the push-lock on the front and the little handle on top give it a high-quality, vintage look. It's a gorgeous, rich browny-burgundy colour and it comes with a long adjustable strap which makes it easier to carry around. Underneath the front flap there is a little pocket, and then inside the main body of the bag, there are two small inner pouches and a discreet zipped pocket. Definitely going to be using this as we go into autumn. If you're not a fan of this colour, the store also had the same style in black and a lovely dark forest green.

Hope you like my purchases! Have any of you visited Primark recently? 

xo

Spring/Summer 2014 Accessories & Footwear Wishlist

1) ASOS Concertina Satchel Bag - £30

I love how structured this bag is, i think it would work with casual as well as smart outfits. I know black isn't very summery but i've been after a small, simple, black bag for so long because it's just a great basic that I think every girl needs. I also love the concertina style of this - it has so many pockets! 

2) New Look Cream Cut Out Wedges - £29.99

I think these are so cute and summery. I'm not usually a big fan of wedges, but i always find myself drawn to them around summer. I love the clean, cream color but i would be so wary of getting these dirty, i'd probably never leave the house in them! aha

3) New Look Green Metal Trim Mini Bag - £15.99

I really like the metal trim on this bag. The color's a lot more summery than black yet i still think you could get away with it all year round. Again, i think it's the type of bag that would work with both smart and casual outfits, and if the strap is detachable (i'm not sure if it is) you could even use it as a clutch.

4) New Look Orange Jelly Sandals - £9.99
I've almost bought jelly sandals for the past 2 summers, but for some reason I always put it off, i don't know why. Anyway, this summer i'm determined to treat myself to some. I love this bright orange color and the price is super affordable. New Look stock this style in a total of 8 colors so there's something for everyone! :)

5) Boohoo Neon Pattern Clutch - £8
I think the pattern and colors on this are gorgeous! They give this clutch a more casual, fun feel which i really like.

6) Boohoo Block Heel Mint Jelly Sandals - £12
Jelly sandals again! I think i prefer this style to the New Look ones - I think the lift from the block heel would make the feet look smaller and cuter. I only wish they had more colors, although i do love this mint. They also stock black, white, nude & clear.

7) Topshop Green Concertina Bag - £25
Another small green bag! Aha sorry but i do love this one too, and i think it's slightly more minty than the New Look one. It's a concertina style again, which mean it has multiple pockets - something that i'm always a sucker for! I think it's a really nice size too, just a bit pricey.

8) Dixi Gold Amethyst Necklace - £20
This is such a pretty, and timeless necklace. I honestly think you could wear it with absolutely anything and it would never look out of place! It's definitely more of a summery piece, but i think it would look gorgeous in Autumn/Winter too.

9) Dixi Rose Gold Midi Ring - £8
I love this simple midi ring, i think it's really pretty and would add a bit of detail to any outfit, day or night.

10) ASOS Rope Chain Gold Hoop Earrings - £8
I've really got a craving for some hoop earrings at the moment! I think, if worn right, they can look really sporty and cool. I love the thick, rope chain style of these from ASOS.

11) Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Mischievous - £7.99
I've heard countless positive reviews about these ColorBurst Matte Balms by Revlon and i'm dying to get my hands on them! From the swatches i've seen online, i think my current favorite is 'mischievous'. It's a really wearable orangey peach color and, from what i've seen, can either been worn fairly sheer, or built for a more statement lip.

12) Dixi Poison Box Ring - £32
I know £32 is a little extortionate for a ring but this one is so beautiful and unusual. Keeping it on my wishlist incase the opportunity for an 'Easter present' comes up! aha

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What do you think of my wishlist? Check out last week's Spring/Summer 2014 Clothing Wishlist here - featuring Motel, ASOS, Missguided & more!

xo

Spring/Summer 2014 Clothing Wishlist

1) Motel Catalina Dress in Tomato (ON SALE - £19)

 2) Motel Catalina Dress in Sapphire (£38)

I already own a black Catalina dress and I love it! The fit is perfect and supper flattering. It is a little on the short side, so if you're a bit conscious about dresses being too short it might not be for you. But it's totally dependent your body so i'd say definitely worth a try - you can always return it :) I want to invest in a couple of bright colours for summer and i'm a sucker for bright blue and orange! Motel stock loads of other colours, and patterned versions too, but personally i find plain dresses to be more wearable. This cut is also cute enough to wear during the day, but you can easily dress it up for night time/going out too!

3) Miss Selfridge Aztec Print Playsuit - £35

The super fun print makes this playsuit an instant winner in my book. I love the girly pinks and turquoises, and the vertical stripes of colour make it really flattering. I think the shape of this playsuit, loose around the bum and boobs but cinched in at the waist, makes it wearable for any body shape, and the crochet back adds a little bit of unexpected detail. You could wear this during the day with flats and a plain cardi, or dress it up at night with some heeled sandals and simple jewelry.  

4) Monki (at ASOS) Get Into It Crop - £8

I just think this is such a cute crop top, and i'm loving the monochrome trend for spring. This would be great with a skirt and cardi in spring, and with a pair of high-waisted denim shorts in summer.

5) Missguided Check Skater Dress - £24.99

This dress is so pretty, and i think it has such a cute fifties, feminine feel to it. Makes me think of ice creams in the park in summer :)

6) ASOS Monochrome Check Skirt - £16

I'm rather in love with this skirt - again it's part of the monochrome trend which I'm loving at the moment, but i also think it's got of a bit of a 90s 'Clueless' feel to it. It's a great transition piece that could be worn with tights or bare legs, and i think it'd work for both day and night wear too.

7) River Island 'Très En Vogue' Tee - £16

I have a growing collection of oversized t-shirts. I'm not usually one for slogan tees but I love the minimalist nature of this one and the slogan is pretty cute. Think it means 'very in fashion', correct me if i'm wrong, it's been a few years since i've done french! 

8) Missguided Cloud Print Crop Top (£9.99) and A-Line Mini Skirt (£9.99)

I don't usually like co-ords much but I've really fallen for this set! I think it's got such a 90s feel to it and would look great worn together, or as separate pieces. I think you could get away with wearing it all year round too (not constantly of course). Also, it would work for day and night wear too! Definitely going too have to pick this set up soon.

9) Miss Selfridge Daisy Print Skort - £25

I spotted these shorts (this skort?) on the Miss Selfridge website a while ago but wasn't sure about them. I had a chance to pop into one of their stores last week so I went to hunt these down and they are so much nicer in person! They're high waisted and are in a lovely thin, soft fabric. I love the idea of skorts - look like a skirt but have the security of short-level coverage - but i've never found any that I like. I think these are really cute though, and i've been seeing daisy print everywhere recently, definitely going to big for summer!

10) Boohoo Black Stater Skirt - £8

I don't actually own a black skater skirt but always wish i did - aha i know that sounds silly but i'm very bad at getting round to buying things! Anyway, I don't like spending a lot on basic items so this £8 one from Boohoo would be perfect. I think it's a good item for the spring transition too - wear with thick tights when it's cold, not so thick tights when it's springtime and then get those lovely bare leggys out when summer comes! 

11) Topshop Lace Frill Socks - £3.50 each

Lilac/Pink. Aqua. White.

These are just the cutest things. I'd wear them with heeled boots and sandals to add a springy feel :)

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What do you think of my wishlist? Is there anything in particular you want for spring/summer this year? 

Spring/Summer 2014 Accessories & Footwear Wishlist coming next week!

xo

Primark Haul - Spring 2014

So i popped into Primark over the weekend and, well, as always in Primark, spent a little too much money. I am pretty happy with all my purchases though, apart from the belts which I bought in the wrong size! Doh! 

Brown Cut Out & Black w/ Aztec Stitching Detail Belts - 2 pack, £2

Green & White Flower Print Skater Dress - £5

Pastel Blue & Gold Triangle Necklace - £3

Blue Running Shorts - £3

2 Tail Combs - £1

(Beautiful) Blue Chunky Heels - £14

Chicago Eagles Oversized T-shirt - £6

Oversized Overexposed-Print T-shirt - £6

Black & Gold Triangle Necklace - £3

Bobby Pins - £1

5 Pack Silver Varying Width Rings - £3

+ (Shown on 1st Photo) Floral Black & Pink Fringed Kimono - £15

Coming up in the next week, i'm planning to do a 'How I Style' video for all the items I bought, so keep an eye out for that! Also in the pipe line: Best Foundations for Oily/Combination Skin, Spring Clothing Wishlist, Spring Beauty Wishlist & Mini Superdrug Haul - which would you guys like to see first? Let me know! :) 

xo

Larsson & Jennings Watches

Larsson & Jennings are a Swedish/British watch brand which I discovered after seeing a small feature on them in a recent look magazine. I absolutely love their watches, perhaps even more than Micheal Kors' rose gold beauties. They are a perfect combination of classic British style and Swedish minimalism. They're on the 'rather expensive' side, although the quality leather and fabric straps mean they'd be a long term investment. Definitely going on my 'when I win the lottery' (or just get a job) list!

What do you guys think of them? Do you have favourite watch brand?

xo

Mini Haul: Primark, Superdrug & Wilkos

Primark

Large Black Structured Bag - £12

I love Primark's bags, i literally think they have a bag for your every need! I bought this one mainly to use as a uni bag. I wanted it to be structured so that my folders and books would stay straight instead of folding over and getting all messed up like they would in my old 'floppy' bag. Also i wanted it to be big enough for all my A4 folders, while having enough depth for my pencil case, purse, umbrella and all the other crap i keep in there! Might do a 'what's in my bag' post at some point :) last but not least, this bag has multiple pockets - an instant deal maker for me! I love having loads of pockets of all sizes to put my things in aha

Black Jeans - £11

I live in leggings, like constantly. I have about 10 different pairs - some thicker, some shiny, some velvety, some 3/4 length, some patterned... it's a bit of an addiction of mine. So, i thought it was about time I tried jeans again. Personally, after wearing leggings for the past 3 years, i find jeans super uncomfortable, but i was pleasantly surprised with these - they're lovely and soft and stretchy, which also helps them make it over my bum :')

 

Superdrug

Maybelline Great Lash & Big Eyes Mascaras

I have no excuse for these... purely unnecessary, especially since i already had a mascara that was relatively new. I'm so easily tempted! aha, saying that though, i do love both of these! Especially the Great Lash, i'll have to review it at some point - I'm really impressed with the quality considering it's only a fiver!

Maybelline 24hr Colour Tattoo in 35 - On & On Bronze

I've wanted to try one of these for ages and it was 3 for 2 on maybelline sooo... yeah, it happened. But, I do absolutely love this colour, and have been wearing it practically every day since i got it! Review coming soon :)

Wilkos (Wilkinsons) 

I literally love wilkos aha it has so much good stuff for cheap prices - beauty, home wear, stationary, garden stuff. Whatever you're looking for, wilkos probably sells it. You can find it online here. It saddens me that there isn't one in Birmingham, but there is one in Nottingham, so i had to pop in while visiting my boyfriend last weekend.

The first thing i picked up were some adorable, little, neon-coloured post-it notes - they're the cutest thing and perfect for jotting things down before you forget them (i'm very forgetful). Plus they make my desk look pretty. They were only £1 too! 

Secondly, i wanted to get a lunch box because i need to start taking packed lunches to uni, i spend wayyy too much money in the canteen. I spotted this awesome fold out one! It's so cool (or maybe i'm just easily impressed? You tell me), it has a top and bottom compartment and then the bottom one is split in half. It's perfect for various snacks that can keep you going all day. They had them in blue, green or pink for £3. 

Hope you like what i bought! Sorry for being a bit m.i.a. recently, hopefully be back to more regular posting from now on :) 

xo

Longing for Sunshine - feat. Motel, Missguided, Boohoo & Topshop

This constant wind and rain isn't half depressing. I've come to the terms with the fact that we're probably not going to have any snow this winter *cry* so i just want it to hurry up with spring now, i'm seriously craving some sun! To perk myself up I've made a quick wishlist featuring some gorgeous holiday gear from Motel, Missguided, Boohoo and Topshop.

Missguided Polka Dot Cut Out Dress - £29.99

Boohoo Tie Dye Bikini - £14

Topshop Patchwork Pouch Bag - £25

Motel Triangle Bikini in Wild Daisy - £35

Missguided Mesh Hem Skirt in Baby Pink - £14.99

Barry M at Missguided Nail Paint in Coral - £2.99

Motel Halterneck Swimsuit in Pink Forest - £35

Boohoo Daisy Skater Dress - £25

Topshop Lip Paint in Hibiscus - £8

Boohoo Snake Print Cut Out Bikini - £14

What do you guys think of my picks? Love that Missguided are now stocking beauty products too! 

xo

ASOS Trend Wishlist: Pastels

Oversized T-Shirt - £12

Paul & Joe Face Powder - £25

Benefit Lollitint - £24.50

Paul & Joe Nail Enamel in Lily- £11

Quilt Cross Body Bag with Rabbit Ears - £18

Barry M Lip Paint - £4.49

PUNCHLINE Platforms - £40

Cable Knit Jumper - £35

xo

Missguided Wishlist

Maxi Dress // Belt // Tie Dye Kimono // Paisley Kimono // Gorgeous Wedges // Lace Slip Dress

Motel Wishlist

There is so much i want from Motel at the moment - none of which i can actually afford! I'm in love with the Fiji print, what do you guys think? 

Clarissa Strappy Dress in Yellow Fiji Print

Jodie Cropped Skinny Jean in Yellow Fiji Print

Catalina Off Shoulder Skater Dress in Black & Blue

Twix Strapless Playsuit in Black Fiji Print

OOTD - Mint & Monochrome

Last night i went for a lovely pub dinner with my boyfriend, this is what i wore...

Top - Asos (Last Summer) // Skirt - H&M // Topshop Studded Flats // Topshop Nails in Minted

I had chicken enchiladas with the biggest, most delicious potato wedges ever, and a little side salad, and for dessert we shared a carmel, chocolate and vanilla sundae, topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, crunchy caramel pieces and a flake! Mmmm......

Collective Haul - Topshop, Primark & The Body Shop

Black & White Crop Tops - £8 each // Coral Flats - £16  // Purple Skater Skirt - £16  // Cream Blush Stick - £10

Spike Shoulder Tank - £5 // Cropped Leggings - £3 // Beach Playsuit - £7 // Bikini Bottoms - £4 // Lace Crop Top - £4

Aloe Vera Toner - £8 // Seaweed Cleansing Wash - £8 // Seaweed Clay Mask - £12

Celia Birtwell for Uniqlo Wishlist

Sorry I've been AWOL for a while - been super busy at uni! It is the start of my Easter holidays next week though so hopefully that'll mean more time for blogging :) 

Although i haven't been posting, I have still been reading other peoples blogs. On Daisy's blog I read about a new collaboration between 60s designer Celia Birtwell and stylish high-street store Uniqlo - read Daisy's post here. Once I saw the Vogue preview page, i had to do a wishlist - the collection is gorgeous, and i love how reasonable the prices are.

I'm a bit obsessed with the leggings, I kind of want them all but i've just to included my 3 favourites. 

Leggings - £12.90 // Shirt - £19.90 // Tote Bag - £9.90

The collection goes on sale in-store and online today so get buying as I'm sure this is gonna sell out fast! 

Collective Haul - Primark, H&M, Superdrug & more

So, i've done it again. I don't mean to, it somehow just seems to happen! Anyway, i'm pretty pleased with my purchases so i can't complain too much :)

First of all, i made another trip to Primark, i really need to stop going in there because i always find so much that i want. I went back in for a basic khaki tee from the men's section. My boyfriend had bought it a couple of weeks ago, and i wanted one too, as i love the colour and it's one of those t shirts i'll be able to get a lot of wear out of. I'm also a sucker for roll sleeves. While there i spotted a rather bright, slightly sheer, crop top which i completely fell in love with! Not everyone's cup of tea i know, but i can't wait to wear it in summer. Lastly, i found some lovely statement collar tips.

Crop Top - £6 // Khaki Tee - £4 // Collar Tips - £1.50

I visited Nottingham last weekend to see my boyfriend, and I always love doing a bit of shopping while i'm up there as they have some really nice vintage shops. I found a new one this time called Backlash on Market Street, where i picked up a gorgeous cream cable knit jumper for just £12.99! I've wanted a jumper like this for years, but have never bought one because they're always normally over £20. I was contemplating getting the one with elbow patches from Primark but that was £14, and this is much nicer, so i'm feeling rather smug. For anyone in the Nottingham area, Backlash had a whole huge rack full of jumpers like this, all for £12.99 so definitely go check them out! It's really long but i prefer wearing it tucked under, like in the photo below.

Vintage Cable Knit Jumper - £12.99

Finally, i visited H&M because i wanted one of their basic black bodycon skirts. I also had a look at the jewllwery while in there and - hallelujah - i finally found a gorgeous spiky necklace! 2 of them in this case! I've been after a statement/collar/triangle/spiky necklace for literally a year and i was so happy when i spotted these. They are two separate necklaces sold together. The first is shorter with a thick chain and with 7 small triangles equally spaced across the front. The second one is longer with a much thinner double chain. On the slightly longer of the two chains there are 11 inch long spikes.

Two Gold Statement Necklaces - £6.99 // Basic Skirt - £3.99

The other day, i was in poundland, on the hunt for cheap paint brushes, and i made an amazing discovery - they sell dove shampoos! I love the dove shampoos and conditioners, i think they're such good quality and my hair seems to love them too. I couldn't believe i could get them for a pound each! So i picked up a couple I haven't tried before - the volume boost shampoo, and the nourishing oil care conditioner. I always tend to by mismatching shampoo and conditioner since my roots and ends have totally different needs. Full review on those coming soon!

I also popped into Superdrug while in Nottingham as i was on the hunt for a liquid cleanser. After much deliberation (and a large amount of very bored and annoyed sighing from my boyfriend) i settled on the Garnier Fresh Essentials cleanser with Grape extract. I liked what it promised on the back, and i tired it on the back of my hand and it smelt amazing and left my skin feeling so soft. I really like it so far - full review on that coming up too :) 

Dove Shampoo & Conditioner - £1 each // Garnier Cleanser - £1.50

OOTD - Topshop LA Tee

LA T-shirt - Topshop
Black Body-con Skirt - Primark
Wooly Tights - Primark
Black Trainer Wedges - Primark

Topshop, Primark & Asos Haul

So, even though I'm meant to be saving money, over the last 2 weeks my bank balance has taken some pretty bad clothing-induced injuries. 

The Asos sale was the first to ensnare me. I managed to pick up a this lovely pair of high waisted 'Denim Knicker Shorts in Indigo' for £5. Now, by the word 'knicker' i knew they were gonna be skimpy, but i didn't realise just quite how skimpy until i tried them on - my poor bottom was hardly covered :( wayy to much bum for public viewing in my opinion. So those will be going back.

Next up i made the mistake of going into Topshop and Primark while having one of those "i'm gonna treat myself to things i can't really afford" type days.

I picked up two T-shirts from Topshop, and a top, skirt and pair of shoes (oh dear) from Primark.

Primark Maxi Skirt - £12  // Topshop LA Tee - £18 // Topshop Geek Tee - £16 // Primark Shoulder Spikes Tee - £5

The maxi skirt is one of those that is sheer material with a mini skirt sewn in underneath. It feels really soft and i think the length is pretty good (i'm 5'6"). The only thing I would say is that the sizing is off - I'd recommend getting a size bigger than you usually would. The white top is true to size, reaches to just below bum level and is also really soft. However I will be keeping an eye on the spikes during washing and drying, etc. as they don't feel particularly secure. 

I love my Topshop LA and Geek Tees. The material on both of them feels really good quality and they both have thick, rolled sleeves. The LA one also comes down to just below bum level.

Last but not least are my gorgeous Primark wedges. I was actually scouring the shoe section for some practical flat boots, but these caught my eye and once i'd tried them on i had to have them! They're the perfect height and the shape is really flattering, plus they're surprisingly comfy.

Primark Curve Wedges - £16

I decided to include a little video for you to show you how all the things look on. To get an idea of sizing, the tops and shorts are a size 8 while the skirt is a size 10.
Apologies in advance for my messy room, dirty mirror and rather awkward poses.

Denim Shorts (with Primark & LA tees) - Dad's old Levi's that I cut off.

Shoes (up until maxi skirt) - Primark Black Trainer Wedges.

Burgundy Bralet - Boohoo

Song - Gloss by SBTRKT

OOTD - Leather & Denim

Ear Cuff - Topshop (2 years ago)
Grey Tee - Topshop
Denim Jacket - Dad's
Leather Jacket - Unbranded from the Clothes Show (2008)
Skirt - Primark
Over the Knee Socks - eBay
Studded Flats - Topshop

OOTD - Leather & Burgundy

Went out for a Chinese with the family to celebrate my brother's birthday the other night, this is what I wore...

Leather Jacket - Clothes Show 2008 (unbranded)
Grey Hoody - Topman
Oversized Burgundy Tee - Topshop
Black Skinny Jeans - Asos (couldn't find the exact ones)