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Tuesday 23 July 2013

Summer Haul | New Look, Primark & H&M


So. I promised myself that I would not go shopping until late August.  I'm trying to save the pennies for a rainy day and just recently I haven't exactly been to kind to the purse strings. However, that little promise to myself flew well and truly out of the window when I decided one morning last week to have an innocent little mooch around town.  5 hours and 2 achy feet later and I found myself back in my hallway, a little dishevelled, surrounded by an array of shopping bags.  Oops.  When I was on holiday, I spent a great deal of time sat on a sun lounger, pouring over magazines and reading blogs on my iPhone.  Of course, this is never a good move when you're trying to be kind to the ole' bank balance is it? I practically burst out of the aeroplane doors, brimming with new outfit ideas and a shopping list as long as my arm. Here's the results of my naughty little shopping mission...


First things first - welcome to my back garden! Wheyheyhey! The sun was out in force, it felt like I was melting and the last thing I fancied doing was manoeuvring myself around my house attempting to get good photographs of clothes. The garden seemed a very appealing place to take some blog photographs - much to the fascination of my neighbours - never before has a washing line and a rockery been so handy!  One of my favourite purchases is this gorgeous office bag from H&M.  A while back, I treated myself to the ever-popular Zara Office City Bag in Tan, and it's been glued to my arm ever since.  As soon as I saw this black tote bag in H&M I dashed up to the shelf to grab it.  It was love at first sight.  It has the exact same finish to it that the Zara bag has, and is pretty much the same size, just without all of the sections.  As much as I love my Zara version, I figured that a black one would come in very handy for when autumn/winter roll around - the style is so classic and simple.  For £24.99 it's so worth the money and I cannot wait to wear this to uni with my blazers and midi skirts - very 'office chic'.  Of course, a trip to the shops is never complete without a scout around jewellery sections, and I picked up these two necklaces before I went away on holiday to go with various outfits.


It was my lucky day, as when I walked into New Look I discovered it was the first morning of their sale. Fat kid in sweet shop comes to mind... I spent ages trawling through the rails, and grabbed some lovely things (everything above from New Look wasn't anymore than £9!) I bought the white cropped jumper to wear with my maxi skirts when it's a little chillier, or to sling over my summer dresses and skirts. It's one of those lovely loose fitting ones that are so easy to style - I almost spent £36 on one in Topshop so I was really chuffed to find this one! Next I picked up the dungaree skater dress.  As much as I love the denim dungarees that seem to be everywhere right now, I've never seen them as quite 'my thing' - so when I saw this pretty little skater dress/pinafore I snapped it up.  It's a girly little nod to the trend and I will be wearing this over my cropped tshirts throughout the summer - I adore anything with daisys on it! I've also been after a black midi skirt for what seems like forever now!  I'm quite petite and struggle to find midi skirts that actually fit me and flatter my pint-sized little frame. This one is just the right length - finishing at the knee rather than a few inches below it - so it doesn't make me look like a hobbit and yet still looks classy.  

Primark have really been banging out the summer skirts this year! I stocked up on some lovely midi/pencil skirts before I went to London last month, and went in there with the purpose of finding some more maxi skirts for my wardrobe.  It occurred to me on holiday that I only have 2 maxi skirts - both of which are quite dressy, and I wanted something a little more casual for the daytime.  The spotted skirt is one of my favourite buys - I'm in love with anything polka-dot at the moment, so I rushed over to pick this up before anyone else got their mitts on it!  I will most definitely be wearing this with the New Look cropped jumper when the weather cools down a little - with a little flowery headband I think it will be the perfect outfit!  The black tube maxi is another lovely skirt for the daytime.  It has a split up one side but only to the knee so it's perfect for the daytime and more casual wear - it's a very versatile little piece to have in my wardrobe.  Last year, Primark bought out some lovely little summer dresses in a variety of colours and I got so much wear out of them on holiday.  When I spotted they had a similar version in green this year I snapped it up.  They're perfect for wearing over bikinis on the beach as you can whip them on and off really quickly! The colour is just so beautiful - the camera doesn't pick it up as well but it really is the most intense green - I can imagine it will look amazing with the tan I'm sporting right now!  And last but not least, I picked up this aztec pencil skirt from H&M.  It's not long enough to be a midi but it hits just above/at the knee - it looks really flattering on and the pattern is really on trend this season.  Again, it's such a versatile piece and I can see this lasting me well into winter.  You can never be without a little pencil skirt in your wardrobe!

And so there we have it. A little haul for you to sink your teeth into ;) I really don't have an ounce of willpower whatsoever, but I'm so pleased with what I managed to pick up.  I left the shops feeling rather chuffed with myself to say the least - a dose of shopping really does help to take post-holiday blues away, doesn't it?

45 comments:

  1. Love the necklaces and the mint dress!:)

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  2. Lovely pieces, being on holiday is the worst for wanting to spend - you spend your whole day flat on your back daydreaming, I was exactly the same (but a few lbs heavier mind). x

    teapartywithalice.com

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  3. Love everything you got! Especially the bag and the primark necklace! :) Might have to check them out.

    Siobhan xx

    www.glitter-x-couture.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. Oooh you found some fab things, love the spotty maxi skirt. Would you actually believe that I don't own one maxi dress or skirt, I know shocking, that will definitely have to change :-)
    http://wwwclairabelle.blogspot.co.uk/

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  5. The H&M bag is fab! Love the maxis, too!

    xo runbarbierun.com

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  6. That bag is gorgeous - such a classic xo

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  7. I absolutely love that bag from H&M! I've bought wayy too much recently that summer, especially maxi skirts.
    xo, Maria

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  8. Those necklaces are gorgeous! Will definitely keep an eye out for them :) xx

    belle-amiebeauty.blogspot.co.uk

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  9. I'm loving the necklaces and midi skirts the most. I do love a good pencil skirt! Helps to suck you in haha!
    Sophie
    x

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  10. Lovely haul! Everything looks gorgeous that you got xx

    D Is For...

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  11. Ahhh, you've picked up such lovely pieces! Can't wait to see how you style them (:

    The Craziest Paradigm - a 'lil bit of rust & stardust

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  12. I love the spotted skirt! I'm really getting into midi and maxi skirts recently,really helpful to find new ones!

    www.crazylins.blogspot.co.uk

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  13. Love everything you brought! That dungaree dress is so cute!
    Danielle xo

    opheliaevernote.blogspot.com

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  14. im gna havto keep my eye out for the things you got love them all especially the the h&m bag and the maxi skirts! xx

    ~ VISUALCANDYINC

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  15. I love the necklaces! The photos are all gorgeous too, and very original. Such a good idea to shoot outside and make use of your surroundings :) x

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  16. Those necklaces are divine :) xx

    Helen @
    http://helensfashionblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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  17. Love how you photograph everything hun,

    The dungaree dress is fab can't wait until it comes to my New Look!

    http://lolarose1.blogspot.ie/
    xx

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  18. i love the necklaces! i think i may need to pop into primark and new look!!
    and your photographs are making me super jealous.. mine are just being poop at the moment boo (N) xxxx

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  19. that new look dress is GORGEOUS! as is the primark necklace... so nice!

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  20. Everything looks great, love the bag from H&M

    purple--flamingo.blogspot.com

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  21. Beth everything you bought is so lovely! I might have to do some shopping now... :) x

    http://theressomethingaboutalice.blogspot.co.uk

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  22. Everythings so cute and lovely! I especially like the dungaree dress x

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  23. Really impressed with the Primark necklace and that polka dot skirt. Think I'll be making a trip there tomorrow :)

    Sara at Belfast Beauty Love

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  24. I really really want the dungaree dress and the necklace , so cute !! x

    http://leannezoee.blogspot.co.uk/

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  25. Great buys, I love the Dungarees! x

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  26. Nice haul, I love the necklaces and the bag :) xx

    http://glitterylove.blogspot.co.uk/

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  27. The bag is so gorgeous, reminds me of the Zara one. xx

    Rachael | beautypea.com
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  28. I have the h&m bag! I LOVE it! A very kind lady in Lush complimented me on it the other day. Such a little steal that was!! X

    takingkate.blogspot.co.uk

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  29. very jel, amazing items!
    xx

    blueviolethearts.blogspot.co.uk

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  30. love the pencil and the midi skirt, both very pretty and look very classy at the same time :)

    Ila x

    http://cleanserblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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  31. That's such a lovely haul! I love that bag. I had a Primark one just like it but it has died due to some serious over loving. H&M here I come! xx

    Essie | The Li'l Sparrow

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  32. your blog pictures are just perfect! love your blog so much :)

    http://www.meganmaisies.blogspot.co.uk

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  33. I have that Primark dress in pink and wear it endlessly :) the colour you got is gorgeous too! Really happy I found your blog, it's lovely xxx

    The perks of being a hipster – Tower Of London Summer Party

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  34. Oo that H&M bad looks lovely! Perfect for work :)

    Imogen - A Rendezvous with you

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  35. The h&m bag is lovely, I've been eyeing up the zara one so I might have to pop in and have a look. The maxi and midi skirts are all gorgeous too!
    Rosalie x
    RosalieJayne

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  36. Okay so I might have to come and steal all of these.. Damn you for making me want to go and spend way too much money! xx

    emilyjaneosborne.blogspot.com

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  37. I love your hauls,and the HD pictures you take of the clothes, could you do an accessorie haul? Pwetty pwease x

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  38. So jealous of that pinafore dress! Looks like you had some good retail therapy :)

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  39. Haha, oh I know this feeling well.. An innocent trip into town always ends up in a spree..
    However, I am DEFFO on a spending ban at the moment, yes I am! haha
    Love the new look statement necklace and that Primark dot maxi is lovely!
    I will deffo be hitting Primark in October when my ban is over! :)

    Caroline.x
    notesfromcaroline.com

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  40. I love the black bag. It's just what I need! Great post :)

    http://oohlalaafashion.blogspot.co.uk/

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  41. Love the chunky necklaces - so pretty! Also love the bag - perfect size! Cute blog!
    Rachael x
    Rachaeleeno | Beauty, Fashion & Thoughts

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  42. Great haul! Love that H&M bag so much and those chunky necklaces are lush too
    LittleKollection

    X

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