HAUL 2013: TOPSHOP, ESSIE, PRIMARK.

IT'S HAUL TIME. ONCE AGAIN. I just can't stop myself from buying things, which is the main reason why my bank balance hates me most of the time. 

ESSIE NAIL VARNISHES: I recently discovered a website called Fragrance Direct which sell a lot of Essie colours for only £1.99. When I found this out I just couldn't stop myself from ordering not one, not two but SIX different shades. Even though I hadn't seen many of these colours in the stores I didn't mind due to the price. I was able to purchase a really popular shade on many blogs, Bikini So Teeny. When I saw this shade on there I done a little dance...

The shades I ordered were (from left to right in the picture):

1. Bikini So Teeny #219A
2. Cascade Cool #220A
3. Off The Shoulder #223A
4. Mojito Madness #222A
5. Delicacy #10
6. We're In It Together #240

I'm glad I ordered the ones that I did as I love the majority of them, the colour Delicacy isn't normal a shade I would go for as it's like a pearly shade. However, being the nail varnish addict that I am, I will definitely try it out. 

TOPSHOP: I was just looking back at the photos I took and forgot to fully photograph my necklace from Topshop, how bad is that?! I had been looking for this bright blue jumper for absolute agesssssss and when I saw that Topshop had one I was always going in to see if they had my size and they never had it *sad face*. It was £36 so I kept saying 'do I really want it for this price?' as I did think it was quite pricey for a jumper. BUT then the Topshop sale came along yipppeee and this beauty of a jumper was reduced to £20 and I got student discount off which reduced it even further to £18. What a bargain eh?.

PRIMARK: Primark's necklaces never fail to impress me for the prices they charge. There's always at least one that I end up buying. The 2 I bought were £3 each, THREE POUND. I think they will both look lovely with a plain black or white t-shirt and even look nice with the right outfit on holiday. My second purchase was all thanks to Barbara from 'The Persian Babe' who recently featured this bag in a recent haul video. I had previously seen it in Primark but never purchased it for some reason and it was only when Barbara said that she had bought a replacement for when it breaks was when I decided I had to have it. I've had this bag for around 2 weeks and I take it absolutely everywhere with me, it's perfect! I recommend you all getting one of these bags as they honestly look more expensive than £8 and they are the best size bag for when you don't want to take a big bag out during the day. I'm tempted to get the tan colour too..

I hope you all enjoyed this haul, let me know if you like any of the items that I purchased or if you are going to purchase any yourself. Hope you'll all having a lovely week.

LAUREN CONRAD: STYLE.

credit to: LaurenConradFan for the above pictures

Can someone please explain to me why Lauren Conrad ALWAYS looks good?! I absolutely love her fashion sense and I don't think there has been a time where I had a 'WHAT WAS SHE THINKING?!' moment. I've just started watching all the series of 'The Hills' and I have to say I'm addicted to it - had to order the rest of the series just so I can watch them. I think I might do a Celebrity Fashion post every Friday with my favourite fashion looks of that week. Let me know what you all think of that idea. 

I was recently browsing on E-bay (as you do) and came across this book:

Okay I admit, the pictures aren't amazing - currently saving to buy a new camera that takes high quality pictures. BUT, I still think you are able to see the inside of the book and some of what it contains. I have been wanting this book and also the 'Beauty' book by Lauren Conrad for absolute ages and when I came across this at the price I saw it at I JUST HAD TO HAVE IT. 

The amount I paid for this book was...£2.99 and that's including postage costs. I know, I got myself a right bargain there didn't I?! It wasn't described as new and instead said it was in very good condition, however, I think it could have easily been put on as brand new. Apart from the slight crumpled part at the top it doesn't affect the inside of the book and it is as good a new. 

I'm an extremely happy bunny and cannot wait to start reading this. I'm already on the lookout for the 'Beauty' one and also want to read her other books she has published. 

Have any of you read this book?

TOPSHOP MAY 2013 & OOTN.

So here are my recent Topshop buys. I have wanted a daisy printed top for agesssssss but have never been able to find the exact type that I was looking for UNTIL TOPSHOP. I absolutely love the style of the Topshop top as it has an oversized fit which I like to wear. I have worn it with a white vest top underneath and the print really stands out. The top was only £26 and I got student discount of 10% which got me £2.60 off woohoo. 

Also while I was in Topshop I wanted a statement necklace to go with the top but finally decided that anything too chunky and bold would not suit the top juts because of the detail on the top. The top picture shows the necklace I decided to pair with the top but once I got home I put it on with the top and think that the top does NOT need a necklace. I think it looks like there is too much going on when a necklace is added. The necklace was £10 and again I received student discount which got me £1 off. The picture hasn't shown the necklaces true colour very well as it is a gold colour whereas in the photo it looks like a bronze/silver colour, woops bad camera skills! 

Okay, I've put OOTN but you only get to see the top half of my outfit as I forgot to take a full length picture *sad face*. The picture below (excuse the pouting) shows how I teamed it with a bright pink lip and curly hair! 

What do you all think of my Topshop buys? 

TOPSHOP WANTS

Damn the 'New Arrivals' page on the Topshop website. I feel like I want the majority of things on there! Considering it's payday for me and probably the rest of the country this Friday, I always have the urge to log  onto every clothing website and "browse" for things I want. However, it never ends up being just "browsing" it always ends up in purchasing things that I probably don't need. 

'Ribbon Twist Collar' Necklace £18.50:  Statement necklaces are EVERYWHERE at the moment. They change a simple plain t-shirt/outfit into something completely different. Just the adding of a necklace is surprising just how much it changes the entire outfit. Even though this necklace is slightly pricey, I say this just because I've emptied out Primark's stock of statement necklaces which are only £4 each! I love the pale pink and grey effect on this necklace and the diamond effect completes the look. I am EXTREMELY tempted to go and see this in the store to see if it looks as nice. There's been a lot of times where items look much better online so I hope this necklace doesn't..if it looks as it does on the website, I can happily say it will be added to my collection of statement necklaces.

Nail Varnish 'Gel Effect Top Coat' £5.00: I've bought nearly every single nail varnish from the Barry M Gelly Collection and I am impressed with those. The only thing that is disappointing is the colour range. They are obviously gradually going to bring out newer colours but I feel like I would like my 100+ nail varnishes that I've already got (I know, ridiculous right?!) to have the gel effect. When I saw this on the Topshop website I knew I would have to try it out, I hope it doesn't disappoint and isn't just a 'clear top coat' that makes absolutely no difference. If anyone has tried this, please let me know what you think!

'Lip Butter in There She Goes' £8.00: Topshop lipsticks are very very good. I own around 3-4 and even though that's not that many, I love the moisturising feel on my lips when it has been applied. I hope that these lip butters have the same effect as I adore the colour of this one! Have anyone of you tried the lip butters?

'Wanda Leather Strip Wedges' £75.00:  These wedges were the first thing I saw and loved on the 'new arrivals' page. I understand that they probably won't be everyone's cup of tea but personally I absolutely love them. Because I'm 5 foot 10/11 I wouldn't purchase them but I think they are PERFECT for the upcoming summer months. I'm undecided which colour I prefer the best,  I'm thinking the tan pair are more summer colours than the grey ones. 

'Zig Zag Aztec Tunic' £26.00: Again, this is another item which won't be liked by everyone. I thought it would look nice with a bright coloured bag and accessories. It reminded me of the tops that are currently out with all the comic book look. Maybe that's just me that thinks that? Most probably. 

What do you all think of these items? Would you purchase any of them?

STYLE|FASHION|OUTFIT #3

 TOP: River Island

SKIRT: River Island

SHOES: Miss Guided

CLUTCH: Miss Guided

What do you all think of this outfit? 

OOTN: Black Dress & Sparkle Heels

DRESS: Very.co.uk

SHOES: Deichmann - the shoes have diamante's at the front.

Bright Coloured Blazers

I bought these blazers a while ago but I still think you can purchase them in store. I have been loving H&M at the moment and especially for their bright coloured blazers. I've wanted a bright pink blazer for absolutely AGES and I finally found one. As soon as I saw it, I literally ran into the shop! I personally LOVE wearing blazers and these bright coloured ones are just an added bonus to my wardrobe.

What do you all think of them? Do you own any bright coloured blazers?

BLUE BLAZER: £29.99 PINK BLAZER: £24.99