Just a few little bargains I picked up in Bangor this weekend.

First up, jewellery. I LOVE when Topshop have a jewellery sale as the reductions are nearly always 50% – 75%
That said, just because its a bargain doesn’t mean I should buy all the shit of the day. So initially I do tend to go a bit crazy grabbing everything in sight.

Then I take my haul to a mirror and try everything on (necklaces/ bangles/ rings) and hold earrings up to get an idea. Just by doing this I normally manage to whittle it down from about 12 pieces to 4 or 5…… ish

First up are two pair of heart earrings. Hearts are very “me”. I am very in touch with my feelings and a massive romantic. I’ve had my heart broken many times but I’d rather that than never having known what it’s like to fall in love…. So hearts make me smile

The stud silver pair were £5 down to £2, and the woven gold danglies were £7 down to £2

Then I got a bunch of silver bangles. I’ve been wearing a lot of gold over the summer, but my preference from young has always been silver. I thought these would come in useful over the festive season. £12 down to £2. Bargaintastic!!

And finally a sweet little owl, star and moon necklace. This wasn’t reduced but inexpensive anyway at £6. I bought this to wear with my Winter Coat from New Look as the owl has lovely emerald coloured eyes. Too cute!

Clothes wise the ultimate bargain was unearthed in my local British Heart Foundation Charity Shop. It may not be to everyone’s taste, but I practically squealed when I found this dress nestling in the rails. It is a velvet & lace vintage “Kays Catalogue” Bodycon dress. I’m too embarrassed to say what they were asking for it, but needless to say I rounded it up to a more acceptable amount to donate to charity.

To be fair, lying flat/ on the hanger it doesn’t “really” look anything special but…

when it’s on, I feel super sexy. I adore any kind of open or low back. This dips down in a very deep lace covered V. LOVE IT!!!

Last but not least I caved in and bought a pair of super tight sequin leggings.

I’ve hmmed and haaed over these a couple of times. Do I really need them? Am I not a bit old to be wearing sequins on my legs at 30? But at the end of the day, I just thought fuck it. Life’s too short.

Now… when I’ll actually get to wear them is another matter. When I do though I’m thinking I’ll pair them under a nice long jumper dress/ tee. Keep it all quite simple and let the sequins do the talking? Any suggestions would be great!

So thats it from me for now, I’m off to stick a white wash on….. oh the glamourous life I lead

xox

What am I “tee-hee” ing at? It was actually the realisation that I was standing in a sea of books and cables, thats what you sign up to when you marry a geek

• Angora Mix Oversized 80′s Jumper (Heart & Soul) – New Look
• Black Ski Pants – George @ Asda
• 3/4 Bikeresque Boots – Peacocks

Such a find, these boots are really inexpensive, especially with Peacocks generous 20% discount! They fill the gap that I had in the 3/4 length boot department, and are reasonably comfortable too.

My Make-up today…. all about the pink

Face

Revlon Colormatch in Light
Benefit Boi-ing in 2
MAC Tippy Blush

Eyes

MAC’s Girlie, Expensive Pink & Cranberry e/s
MAC Mulch e/s to blend out the crease

Lips

Stila Lip Glaze

Hope everyone’s having a good weekend!

xox

It was an early start this morning, we went to an 11am screening of Ice Age 3 with all the kids. Tbh it was a long hour and a half (due to being atrociously edited) but the children all loved it and thats the most important thing!

I dressed purely for comfort today

Top & Leggings – Asda @emmao414 and I have come to the conclusion that the leggings aren’t overly flattering, make my legs look weirdly lumpy, but hey, they’re wild comfy!!

Shoes – Exhibit

Total cost of outfit £19!! Yeeeooooo! Can’t be bad to that!

We’re heading out tonight for some local 4th of July Shenanigans, I’m intending to wear a pretty frock and drink Pimms, oh yah dahlings! Hope you have fun whatever you’re up to this weekend

xoxox

I absolutely REFUSE to admit our Summer could be over already, therefore I am perhaps somewhat inappropriately dressed for what is a dull rainy day. However my logic is, I own a car, and an umbrella, I’ll survive & at least I’m optimistic

I look very moody in this pic, actually I’m just concerned…I was using the self timer and the camera was perched precariously on the radiator……but lets just pretend I meant to channel some rock chick attitude!

I adore this new top which I picked up in the Topshop sale reduced from £25 to £12!

It combines a lot of my favourite style details; bold animal print, long line, batwing sleeve, ruching, one-shoulder! I particularly love one shoulder dresses & tops tho, they make me feel sexy but not exposed.

Leggings from George @ Asda £6

Sandals from Peacocks

xoxo

I indulged in a little bit of retail therapy yesterday and thought I’d share the results

My bestfriends Sarah & Sean had their first baby last week, a gorgeous little girl who they have named Rosa. I’m going to meet her soon & couldn’t resist picking up a few cute outfits.

I’m pretty sure she’ll be drowning in pink so I went for oranges, yellows and greens.

First up are 2 cute summer romper suits with frilly capped sleeves and a staple white knitted cardigan with flower applique from Asda.

And from Okaidi a unbelievably cute pair of lightweight denim dungarees, complete with little matching top, hat & socks featuring apples & oranges. I also got her a beautiful side fastening white summer coat. How cute is the print?!!

After completing the baby shopping and unleashing yet another bout of broodiness I decided to pick myself up a few pieces of casual/ comfy wear. I have quite a few smart pairs of jeans, tops and dresses now but I’ve been lacking a bit in outfits I can just throw on for those lazy summer days.

My first purchase was this full circle cotton skirt from Primark. I really like the ethnic print and think it will look lovely with a cream or black vest and gladiator sandals.

T-shirts featuring tigers are all over the glossies at the moment, so when I spied this over-sized tee in Asda I just had to have it. I got the grey stonewash denim effect leggings in Asda too, not everyones cup of tea but I <3 them.

My favourite purchase has to be these two items though, the stretchy flower print top is actually a dress but I will wear it with leggings underneath. I am totally digging the return of the scoop neck, the back actually scoops really low too which I love. I think baring the back can be more sexy than getting the cleavage out.

The coral cardigan is lightweight & doesn’t add bulk, perfect for those summer evenings sitting out back with a glass of chilled wine

Both of these items are from a budget clothing store called Exhibit, I’m unsure if they exist in England, however I think they get their stock from the same place as boohoo.com as I’ve noticed a lot of the same pieces.

Finally, I couldn’t resist this totally trashy cropped bat wing sweater. Perfect for my walks. I adore cropped sweaters, they make me feel all FAME!

Hope everyone’s having a good week, sun is still shining here :-O

xoxox