Haul / Clothes & Accessories

Autumn always puts me in the mood for shopping. I love buying winter stuff - the colours, the textures, the variety... when it comes to clothes hauls, I'm never sure what to say - Pictures definitely speak louder than words so here is what I picked up recently.

Forever 21 Life In Progress Bleached Denim Shirt Dress

I've been looking for a denim shirt dress exactly like this one, for while! 

I can take or leave the bleached effect, but the length is perfect (not too short that I can also wear it at the office) and it has a built-in braided leather elastic belt. I think it would look super sexy with cowboy boots - unfortunately, I just have regular boots ;) 

Zara Denim Skater Skirt

A cute weekend alternative - I'm planning to wear it casual with a white shirt tucked in and trainers.

Zara Pinstripe Mini Skirt

There are some fab skirts in Zara, this season!

Love the pinstripes, the ruffle and the fabric is super soft... it's not that mini either.

Dorothy Perkins Cobalt Twist Neck Tee

Something comfortable for the office. I like the texturized effect and what a gorgeous colour... although it looks like it's going to crease like crazy, otherwise I would get one in every colour - it's a nice basic top.

Dorothy Perkins Mirrored Floral Print

I've been wanting this for a while: I like the mirrored effect, the floral, the pastels and the more you look the more you see stuff (never noticed the ballerina until now). It's very flattering on, too!

I scored these Warehouse earrings for £2 - woop woop - I think they are cute! :)

Also, picked up a couple of items from the Asos sales:

Matt And Nat Japanese Paper Wallet

I thought the distressed effect was pretty cool and also the wrap around string. It looks pretty roomy but at the same time compact and flat. 

Becksondergaard C-Starry Sky Burgundy Scarf

umm, like I need another scarf (!)

Personally, I don't know this brand but there is a bunch of different scarves on sale for £8, down from £33 so I decided to buy one and then see if I liked it. I like it! :)

It's very long but thin so you can wrap it around easily; I like burgundy and the silver stars that are stitched on. 

... that's all folks! :)

I popped in town today to buy few bits to take away on holiday next week; from Boots, I took advantage of 3for2 on cosmetics:

Bourjois Express Cleansing Wipes: wipes are just more practical for travelling and anyway I'm not planning on wearing heavy make up in Italy; first time I'm trying these from Bourjois and I'm liking them a lot. Definitely wetter than other brands, you feel get more products and smell is soooo nice (similar to blush, like baby powder, talco - reminds me of childhood).

Bourjois So Laque! nail enamel in 27 Beige Glamour: I love these neutral pink colour, although not too impressed. I swatched it two hours ago just to show you guys and look! It's already chipped. Fair to say, I didn't apply a top coat so I remind my judgement to a proper manicure.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Creme in 720 Fire & Ice: another iconic lipstick, a beautiful bold red shade, originally released in 1952 and just been reissued recently.







































“For you who love to flirt with fire…who dare to skate on thin ice”

I also went in House of Fraser to get a couple of foundation samples that I'll bring to Italy and see how they're going to fare in hot weather - hopefully I'll find a winner for the wedding next year. :)
I got Chanel Vitalumier Aqua and Guerlain Parure Extreme (LOL - the Guerlain counter didn't have any pot so I brought my mini Nutella jar - hehe)

Then, I picked up a Superdrug card. Finally!!! It was about time, they started a loyalty scheme like that. I mainly use Boots 'cause of that reason but there's some brand they don't stock and I'd like to try - Sleek, Gosh - from Superdrug. Unfortunately, the store in Argyle street is c**p, stock was a disaster, i couldn't find anything I was looking for so I didn't buy anything today. But, yeah, I have the card now and happy to have the choice between the two...



Finally I bought a pair of shoes and a bag in Primark. Usually, I never shop in Primark - the shop is always untidy, there's far too much stuff and can't be bothered to browse in that mess... but I'm glad I went today. ;)














The shoes are the peeeeerfect coral shade - just what I was looking for and also have kitten heels. To be honest I saw a nearly identical pair in Dorothy Perkins but at £35 I was in two minds if to get them. Now, I'm glad I waited.
The bag is totally on trend for colour-blocking! I like how the three colours work together but the twist lock is fake (you see, I had to change it four times because couldn't find one that had a straight lock or unmarked strap - Primark quality for you, but what do you expect for 7quid?!)


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Studded Jeans

There are many studded jeans around at the moment... but i settled down for this pair from Dorothy Perkins; they have square studs on the front and back (see details) and also ripped details on the legs.

Also floral is very popular this season... I adoro this vest from Topshop... gone sold-out, clearly...

black ripped stud jeans: dorothy perkins
english roses vest: topshop
belt: H&M

Topshop heart Paris

Topshop' Eiffel Tower Crop Vest

Crop Vest: Topshop

Red Vest: Topshop

Cardi: Dorothy Perkins

Skirt: Topshop

Necklace: Vivienne Westwood

Topshop Tutu Style Skirt

skirt: Topshop
top: Dorothy Perkins
crop cardi: H&M
brooch: Accessorize
shoes: Converse
bag: H&M

PURPLE

I've always gone through colour phases: probably i started with a green period in around 1996/1997... after came the red phase, which carried on for quite a while and still is one of my fave colour to wear; then 'pink love' started around 5 years ago, and I went mad for turquoise in 2005. In all these years I built quite a wardrobe, so now i pretty much wear all the colours, but i have an obsession with co-ordinate pieces.

Currently purple is the favourite, also because its been the colour of the winter season and millions of great items on the high street;

My acquisitions:

bag on the left: Zippo (thats quite old, bought it in 1999/2000 before my holiday to Dublin)
centre bag: Pauls Boutique' quilted ball bag
bag on the right: Topshop' leather fold over bag
Primark' snake skin print pumps
Primark' metallic heels
Julien MacDonalds' purple triangle lurex scarf
Topshop' leather fold over wallet
Primark' purple cardi
American Apparel' fine jersey braided belt
Dorothy Perkins' purple leather frill gloves

and the piece de resistance... Disney Couture' cherry blossoms purple leather wristband!!! (Richard' xmas present!)