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! :)

Haul / Clothes

SALE SALE SALE !!!

I bought a couple of pieces that I have been eyeing for a while from Ted Baker; a few days ago, I was in House of Fraser by chance and - at half price - I couldn't leave these beautiful knits behind. 

Also, I still had some money left on a Christmas giftcard so the damage wasn't too bad ;)

Ted Baker - Loris Floral Wrap

Ted Baker - Amberly Geo Print Knit

I've been looking into adding a Mac to my wardrobe for year but never managed to find the perfect one before; most of them are double breasted, which I like, but not very flattering on my body shape.
This Zara coat has an unusual, shiny finish - it's not cotton - so it looks a bit smarter if you're dressed up.
It comes in dark blue too, which is really nice too but I really wanted a traditional, neutral trench coat, myself. Also, It has no buttons so it looks great just thrown over the shoulders and I really like the striped lining - Great touch!

Zara Trench Coat with Belt in beige

Finally, I really needed some new trainers for the gym. I go to Sports Direct usually and - although that shop makes me cringe - the Nike selection is huge and you can always find a good deal; I think I paid £39.99 for this pair which I'm fine with that, they are super light and didn't give me any blister from day one.

Zara Basic Messenger Bag

I found another awesome bag, once again from Zara - I friggggggin' love Zara bags!!! 

Love the pink & red combo and that you need to roll it up like a paper bag to close it - it's pretty cool!

It has some magnets so it won't roll open and it's deceivingly roomy inside too. 

The shoulder strap is also one side red and one side pink, like the bag and it has cute bows.

It also comes in black, brown and green and for £19.99 you can't really go wrong, if you're on the look for a pretty spring bag!

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Easter Bag / My New Baby

My family sent me this bag as a Easter present - I heart it!!!

The bag is from Zara, ideal to accessorize a cocktail dress and the perfect timeless piece.

It has a fabric printed panel in the front and the leather part has the same embossed pattern as the fabric.

It comes with a shoulder chain strap and it's surprisingly roomy, with 2 slip pockets.

Hehe - my sister confessed that she liked it so much herself that she nearly never sent it over... I'm glad she changed her mind! Thanks sis! :P xxx

Recent Buys

I got this t-shirt in Zara - I have a soft spot for pugs so I couldn't resist... I think it's a cool top!

I also just finished catching up on True Blood S05 so right into vampires as well ;)

I have been keeping an eye on this Warehouse Colour Block Parka since I saw it in autumn - I got in the sale for £49.50, down from £95... I think you can't go wrong with a coat for under 50quid.

The photo is not doing it justice, really: it looks like a designer, expensive coat with its sleek cut. 

Finally, I also picked up this Lace Collar Blouse from Warehouse.

 I think the sheer fabric and the cream colour makes this shirt the perfect romantic addition to any wardrobe; the pretty lace applique on the collar is gonna look great against a winter sweater, too.

Saturday Afternoon Shopping

Hello ladies!

I'm reallly reallly trying to be more sensible and save my hard earned money... but you got to treat yourself sometimes too...

Zara T-shirt with Studded Yoke

I felt in love with the colour - oxblood is perfect for autumn!

The top will be great for a casual look with some blue jeans but I can also dress it up with a nice skirt and heels - I think I'm gonna get a lot of use out of it!

The material is very soft and - looking at the label - it says it's knitted linen, apparently.

The hexagonal studs and stars make it pretty cool too.

On a totally different note, I bought some Turmeric capsules in Holland and Barrett.

Last year during my researches online for my wedding, I remember reading about Turmeric face creams - they were recommended as a pre-wedding must have; apparently it's the best kept secret for Asian brides to get beautiful skin for the big day. I didn't manage to find any cream at the time, so I kinda of forgot all about it.
Then recently, I started reading again about Turmeric: being a super herb/spice and great for your digestive and immune system, too!
You can sprinkle it freely on your food but I decided to go with the capsules, purely for practicality and to make sure to get the recommended dosage per day.
I got to say, I'm very impressed!
I've only taken them for few days but the results are already in: my stomach has never been so flat. They are definitely miraculous in that sense and didn't experience any side effect so far.
Anybody tried these? What are your thoughts/experience??

FOTN & OOTN - Teppanyaki Night

Face: Ginvera BB Cream, Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in pink, Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection in medium, Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush in Pop, Bobbi Brown Brightening Finishing Powder in Brightening Nudes, Cover FX Bronzed FX in Golden Peach;

Eyes: Mac Paint Pot in Rubenesque, Mac Pigment in Paradisco, Clinique High Impact mascara, Max Factor Liquid Effect Pencil in Black Fire;

Lips: Clinique VItamin C Lip Smoothie in Strawberry Bliss, Neal's Yard Remedies Lip Gloss in 64 Plum.

Outfit:

Vest: All Saints

Bag: Zara

Necklace: Red Herring

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First time in a Teppanyaki restaurant, we went to Sapporo.. I loved it (even being slapped in the face with food - hehe); pretty expensive but loads of food and the entertainment alone was worth it. :)

Starter: Spider Roll

Salmon Teriyaki

FOTD & OOTD - Housewarming Lunch

tied my hair up before leaving

Some friends, recently, moved in a new house together and invited us over for lunch at the weekend

Face: Ginvera BB Cream (Btw, I'm not crazy about this BB Cream... I know many people like it and I like that is very liquid but I find it quite greyish; Garnier BB cream remains the best I have tried so far), Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in pink, Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer in medium, Nars Cream Blush in Cactus Flower, Guerlain Meteorites Perles in 01 Teint Rose';

Eyes: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr in Permanent Taupe, Paul & Joe Face and Eye Color in Empire State 074, Max Factor Liquid Effect Liner in Black Fire, Soap & Glory Thick & Fast mascara, Eyeko Skinny Eyeliner in green;

Lips: Paul & Joe Lipstick in Uptown Girl 073, Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in 76.

Outfit:

Blouse: New Look

Shoes: Zara

Necklace: Fossil

Zara and the Perfect Shoes

This Zara Flat Jelly Sandals are simply perfection!

Aren't they pretty?

I like that they're flat so they will get plenty of use.

Perfect combo for me: black socks & jeans :)
Plus they will go great with a 20s flapper dress too, I reckon...

Have you spotted these in store? They come in gold and blue, as well...
xxx