Cut Backs.

So I'm making spending cut backs, it's rather necessary at the moment, therefore my latest charity shop haul isn't too big. But quality trumps quantity anywho right? And I'm pretty chuffed with these recent finds.

faux fur coat Miss Selfridge via charity shop

Introducing my new winter coat *drum roll please*. I'll be the first to admit this was a very daring purchase, when I tried it on I was in two minds; 'ooo my gosh I love it.' and 'Do you think I look like a yeti?!'But my mother was on hand to persuade me to get this furry cover up, as it was only £10!! I just simply couldn't let this one go, as I knew I'd be kicking myself come winter. Plus the boyf actually said he liked it, despite not being able to wear it around him as he's allergic haha, so this baby will be coming to uni with me. Here's hoping for a very chilly winter.

red scalloped vest Topshop via charity shop

This extremely popular vest shape is still going in Topper's, and yet to have owned one myself I thought I may as well for just £2. Especially in such a key colour for any a/w wardrobe. 

leather skirt old school New Look via charity shop

And finally, this little leather skirt. I'm slightly crushing over leather at the moment, so picked this up without any thought. Another autumnal investment that I  can see being a bit of a staple. Itching to wear it out all ready, so tomorrow may be the time.

Do you like my buys? I seem to be focusing on the upcoming season now, with coats and scarves and darker tones exciting me; but I still feel a little sad that bright, flowery summer is coming to an end.

Sunshine Sequins.

Thought it was about time I got these babies out on the blog, do you like? These sequin shorts have been in my wardrobe since the January sales, a bargain find of my muma's (she's a bargain queen) and I've actually been able to wear them consistently throughout the year, be it on a night out or for a meal with the girls, however they do look an awful lot better bare legged than they do matched with tights. Thanks to sequins sticking around this SS12 they've been a very worthy sale find, with the muted sparkle keeping them sophisticated  rather than Christmas party-esque.

top Miss Selfridge via charity shop shorts M&S Limited Collection bag charity shop necklace Dorothy Perkins ring Bootfair sandals America sunglasses Raybans

I've just been wearing this outfit on strolls about town, as the top plays the sequins down for a day time look, everybody loves a good old breton top; a wardrobe necessity!

A big shoutout to all my lovely new follower by the way HELLO!!! <3

Ich Liebe Erdnussbutter.

Hallo! Last night I returned home from five lovely days visiting my friend Eva in Cologne, Germany. We try to see each other at least twice a year, taking it in turns to fly over to one another, and this was perhaps my fourth visit and I love it more each time. After having a few stressful months at work I really felt like a break, and catching up with one of my favourite girls was definitely the right medicine. We managed to cram in so much, a weekend of shopping, relaxing, partying and exploring was just perfect! 

So whilst I've been missing from the blogosphere I managed to take some outfit photos, although I wasn't incredibly good at remembering, and despite taking a huge suitcase full of just clothes I still felt like I was lacking choice...girl problems hey.

top New Look leggings M&S bag Topshop via charity shop jacket Warehouse via bootfair scarf charity shop shoes New Look

vest NewYorker shorts M&S socks Primark boots Zara necklace Dorothy Perkins bag charity shop

top Miss Selfridge skirt M&S belt borrowed cardi Topshop via charity shop coat Dorothy Perkins boots Zara socks Primark bag  The Bridge necklace Fenwicks

I'll catch you up with more of my german escapades next time, for now I'm going to sit and read this 50 shades...see what all the hype about and indulge in too much milka chocolate! It's so damn good, and so cheap in Germany so I stocked up haha, all different flavours, yum.


Tschüß

Pretty White Tee.

It's more simple white tee, however the cut-out shoulders gives it some ooo, in my opinion the most attractive things about a girl are less obvious; shoulders, collar bones, wrists and back to name some. I'd had my eye on the cut-out tops for a while, but never got round to buying one...until yesterday when I went where I shouldn't and browsed the sales (I can't save, it's sooo hard!) and found this simple number in New Look for £4, not too shabby ey. It looked like the last one on the rails, and it is a few sizes bigger than my norm, but I like big and baggy!

tee New Look jeans Topshop Jamies via charity shop belt Forever21 bag charity shop shoes New Look necklace Dorothy Perkins rings Boots and DP watch thrift lipstick M&S in coral

 There's something about a plain white top and blue jeans that makes me feel fresh and healthy..strange but true. It's such a simple outfit, but it's like a clean slate to accessorise how ever I feel like it, there aren't really any boundaries with this clean look outfit.

Does anybody else get what I mean about rocking a plain white tee? 

Ciao Bella.

Hello lovelies. Hope you are all well and beaming from the spot of sunshine we have had! Today I felt like I was on holiday in Italy, perhaps because I was going for the laid back, touristy look; baggy tops, tanned boat shoes and straw bags. Italians seem to pull of the 'looking cool and just hanging' look, much like the country seems to me really, sleepy and lazy, yet still ridiculously fascinating! I must, must, must go to Rome this year, it's been written on my chalkboard for almost two years now.  

top thrift skirt M&S kids belt Forever 21 bag charity shop shoes Next earrings Miss Selfridge

 I've been catching up with my mum lots recently, and had a nice, slow stroll around town today on which I encountered a man casually walking round with a  huge snake wrapped round his neck, he said I looked scared...too right! Also stopped off at Costa for a drink, and they do this scrumdid strawberry iced lemonade, my gosh it was good (and refreshing!). They actually have a really good choice of iced drinks in there, I never think to go but I felt spoilt for choice. Next on my list is their Peach frappe. 

Hope you sweets are all wonderful! <3

Black and Blue.

Recently I've donned much more black than usual, perhaps it's because it looks subtly sophisticated and marks a point of maturity, I know two years ago I'd insist on wearing colour as colour is fun. I now realise fun doesn't mean trying to wear the rainbow; personal style is fun, playing with clothes and toying with outfits is fun. So yes, maybe the black is a mark of growth, OR most likely that the weather is getting me wardrobe gloomy. I'm mourning the sunshine haha. 

Anywho, thought I'd show you how I took an outfit from day to night, because sometimes there's just not enough time to faff about with a whole other outfit, right? (lazy girl preach)

vest Miss Selfridge jacket H&M via charity shop trousers Zara sunglasses Ray Ban bag Topshop via charity shop boots Zaralong necklace Dorothy Perkins short necklace Miss Selfridge ring Boots bracelets thrifts

  

shorts M&S bag charity shop shoes Jasper Conran via charity shop necklace worn as bracelet Dorothy Perkins lipstick Collection 2000 in bubblegum

For added change, I also popped a lick of the H&M matted coat over my Barry M neon pink nail varnish, and it really reminded me the coloured plastic of pencil cases, strange huh? But I loved the muted fluro look.

I'm off to for charity retail therapy later with my sis, so hopefully will have some bargains to show you guys. Have a wonderful weekend one and all!

<3

Off Duty Fluro.

 Hola chicas. I've had a rare few days off this week so have been keeping it simple and dressing comfortably, but I have had to jazz it up with some fluro pink. Injecting spats of colour into an outfit can really up you mood, and I adore wearing pink lipstick when everything else is pretty mundane. I'm loving my fluro nails at the moment too, I've had the colour for absolutely ages but never worn it. This season is definitely the one for some neon, plus I swear it makes my hands look that little bit more tanned. 

top Miss Selfridge via charity shop leggings M&S bag Topshop via charity shop jacket Warehouse via bootfair bracelets thrifts ring Boots necklace Dorothy Perkins nails Barry M in Neon Pink lipstick Collection 2000 in Bubblegum

Also, I'm not usually one to wear just leggings and a short top but these new ones are so thick I feel slightly more at ease in them. Plus they look like uber tight jeans (jeggings?) so I can pull off a subtle souble denim at the same time, woo!

Fingers crossed for more sunshine tomorrow, so I can get some Ray Ban action, I love them dearly.

Floordrobe Newbies.

 So I can finally relax after such a busy week, my body is just ready to flop on my bed and not move for a good few hours. I've been at work everyday except one for the past two weeks so a lay-in is absolutely necessary tomorrow morn. It's not been all work no play however, I have managed to cram in some lovely evenings with friends and Jack too. Of course, I also found some time to do some shopping (duh!) so thought I'd flaunt some new additions to the clothes mountain on my floor (of which will be conquered this week some time).

leggings Marks and Sparks
I was only cutting through M&S to avoid the rain, but ended up trying on about 6 things and purchasing 2 pairs of leggings in the sale. These lovely denim blue ones, and a black pair with folds on the thighs. Both so comfy, and £9 each, which isn't too bad as the Limited Collection range is always such good quality.

skirt Forever21
This is actually from my birthday haul, but still haven't worn it. The colour and scalloped hem is a winner.

shorts Primark via charity shop
I thought these would be perfect for a holiday cover up, I'm not too comfortable walking around in just bikini bottoms, and for £1 you can't grumble.

kimono jacket H&M via charity shop
I was very nearly going to buy a beautiful kimono from Topshop back in January but Jack convinced me £45 was a little steep for something I wouldn't get that much wear out of in the winter. This feline find was a bargain.

breton top Miss Selfridge via charity shop
Oversized and striped = comfy perfection. Makes me feel like a french artist, minus the tash.Hope you have all had a lovely weekend, and are now prepping for a lazy Sunday eve, I am! <3