Recently Acquired.

I'm seriously trying to cut back on my spending at the moment, yet I still manage to have picked up a few cheeky things. I do need to sort my spending out as I can be quite impulsive and my bank account doesn't like it one bit. Even more so when I try to persuade myself that buying from a charity shop is okay as of course the money is going to a good cause,  except my money still vanishes, need to get that idea out of my head asap.

top Small market-like shop
This was only £6 and seemed like a brilliant idea, my sister bought a top from this shop too and I think we both had second thoughts on our purchases. I do like it, just not as much as I wish I did.

velvet vest charity shop
This velvet number was only £1 from one of those baskets you must rummage in, it was definitely worth the rummage. The colour is perfect, and the velvet as a bit of luxury, it just means I constantly stroke my stomach whilst wearing this haha.

floral blouse H&M via charity shop
This has already been worn rather alot recently, it's just such a nifty blouse as it's light and baggy meaning it's perfect for hot days, but I can also use it as a little jacket for the evenings. Already have many a outfits spinning around in my head for this beauty. My friends are so impressed with this find for some reason.

speckled skinny jeans ASOS via charity shop
Grabbed these for just £3.50, they are a great fit and something a little different with a speckled, cloudy effect and the zip is on the hip so they are even more slim lined. 

cat iPhone4 case Urban Outfitters
I'm not even that much of a cat fan, I mean I don't have a particular favourite, but this case is just sooo pretty. The mix of the colours and the cat's eyes just make it a bit of a wow case for me, despite the fact if I stare at it for too long it starts to creep me out a little haha. I picked it up in the Brighton Urban Outfitters for £12, which is that bad, is it?

Hope you guys have picked up some cheeky bargains this week too, what do you think of mine? Have a fabulous weekend!

I Like Tea Cups.

Today I spent some money that I shouldn't have spent on some lovely cups from Next. I adore the home department there, there's always something quaint or quirky that I would snap up if I had the space/money/excuse. And they do the best kitchen ware, of which the most affordable and bargainous items have to be the mugs and glasses, a price of between £1-£4 isn't too shabby for something that will serve you well each day. Certainly if you are an avid tea drinker like me.

glasses Next (£1.50 each)

live, love, laugh

mug Next (£2.50)

And seen as everywhere is embracing the jubilee with union flags absolutely everywhere, I thought I'd show you some of my favourite british homeware. It's rather great to think how iconic our flag is, and extremely stylish too. 

GB hearts mugs Next 

floor mat charity shop

where there is tea there is hope cushion Past Times

postal gift wrap Fenwicks 

Yep, I've been at it again buying gift wrap for my walls, there's just so many lovely designs out there that are too good to fold up and be ripped open.

So that was a little homespiration for you, hope you enjoyed <3 

Charity shop stars.

Hey all, hope you have all had a lovely weekend. I've been working non-stop boo! But I can't complain as I get to sleep in on a Monday, which just feels marvellous. 

Wanted to show you girls some charity shop bargains of the week, all though I must point out a few of these are my mums doing. She is THE ultimate bargain hunter, my shopping idol you could say haha.  Think this little haul ticks off a few key S/S 12 trends too.

Scarf Print

silky shirt no label

Cat Print

vest Motel originally 

Floral Pastels

bandeau Jolie originally

 Tassels

boots Shelley's originally

Tribal

trousers H&M originally

Forever a Staple.

jeans Topshop Moto originally

Each of these items of clothing cost no more than £4 each. I love charity shopping! Just proves that you can find on-trend things, you just have to rummage and ickle perhaps.

Waht do you think of my bargains? Which one's your favourite?

Definitely finding it hard to pick my favourite one.

Stay dandy <3 

Postcards and gift wrap.

Today is my long awaited lazy day, and it's living up to it's expectations, I'm feeling pretty lazy-fied. Still in bed with magazines, biscuits and music surrounding me..s'all good. 

So thought I should at least do something productive whilst in bed all day, so here are a few photos from my basement home. It's small and dingy, and all the walls are white, so I have had to spruce it up a little and put my temporary mark on it. 

 ^^^ When I first moved in my boyfriend got me a chalk board to write notes and things-to-do on. I absolutely love it, and there has been a few smooshy things written on it from each other haha. It's a handy thing to have about!

 ^^^ My friend Eva sends me postcards from everywhere she goes, and I've made a little montage of some of them on my mirror wall. I've recently been hooked on them, scouring Paperchase and WHSmiths for cute, quirky ones to decorate with,

 ^^^ These may not be everybody's cup of tea but they are complete nostalgia for me. My parents found these for me a couple of birthdays back, I had such a huge collection when I was younger, my dad would often buy me one on the way back home from work. I think it's the hair that does it for me.

 ^^^ I adore my cup collection, I'm a sucker for a bright, cutesy one. I think they do a good job at brightening my humble abode a little. Note the place mat stuck on the wall, so so so cool! Picked it up on last month's trip to Eastbourne.

 ^^^ I think the string and pegs idea is such a brilliant way of chirping up a place without a huge price tag, and you get to show off all your favourite photos too. I adore my fairy lights too, I like the atmosphere the soft lighting creates.

^^^ I was inspired over the weekend when out with my friends, one wanted to check out Waterstone's posters(which by the way are really pretty). Whilst there I thought this is a genius idea to brighten up my dull, white walls, but I wasn't quite as drawn to the posters as I was the wrapping paper. This stuff is too nice to be torn up and thrown in the bin! I bought a few sheets and stuck them on my wall, okay there is a small barcode in the corner, but still. I am now on the look out for lovely wrapping paper, cheap yet chirpy!

What do you think of my little place? 

Hope you are all dandy!And how is it already Monday again?! These weeks are going too fast for my liking.