Showing posts with label river island. Show all posts
Showing posts with label river island. Show all posts

Tuesday, 3 April 2012

Lustlist #19

After the few days of summer weather we had in the UK last week, it had me lusting after a new summer wardrobe for my holidays, as well as for the summer here (fingers crossed its a good one this year). However Im currently sat in my room, its snowing outside and a tile jsut flew off my roof. So the tan lines I achieved last week are fading by the second. The things Im lusting after may just have to wait for the Ibiza sun!

I didnt even realise how many things Ive been loving have been corally colours, but clearly thats what Ive been drawn to recently!
All links are in the item descriptions.






I cant wait to be wearing bright summery clothes after the little taster of it last week. Just need this snow to go away now!
xoxo

Monday, 11 July 2011

Haul: River Island Sale!

I hit the River Island sale on the opening day last week-ish. Sorry Ive only just got round to putting this post up, but I was in there the other day and from what I could see they still had most of the things I got in stock, so you may still be able to grab a bargain

I went in there with the intention of picking up a load of cut price basics for my holiday to Lanzarote in October, and I was quite successful....

I picked up these vests for £3 each. I know Im really boring, but I know these colours will go with a lot of things both in the summer and in the winter, and theyre really good quality too.



These vest tops were also £3 each. Theyre really thin but good quality so great for when its hot. I like the stripey one best but I know Ill wear the nudey one underneath more see-through things a lot. For three quid I thought they were good bargains!


I think this t-shirt was £4, and I really like it. Love the colour, and again it feels really good quality. Ive had similar tops from New Look that only lasted a few washes but this one seems better than that.


I photographed this top from the back as I think its the prettiest part. Theres a long split down the back and its tied at the bottom. Its cropped too, and really sheer, so for me I would want to wear something underneath it. I got it in the brightest colour there, they had dark blues and greens but I went for bright pink, totally out of my comfort zone but I think its really nice on and totally different from anything I own. Oh, and this was only a tenna! I think it would look nice dressed up because the material and the cut feel/look quite expensive, but David thinks I should wear it over my bikini through the day on holiday if we go for a walk or something...thoughts?


I was really shocked to find this gorgeous skrit for £10. I picked it up straight away. I wanted this before it was in the sale but Im glad I held back when I seen it originally as Ive saved about £20! Its lovely and floaty, and the kind of skirt that makes you want to twirl around like a princess haha. The photograph doesnt do it justice, its much lighter and fitted in real life and the pleats are really pretty. They had loads of these left when I went in on Saturday so I would suggest going to find one because its so pretty.


Im pretty sure everyones sick of the shorts now as theyve been in two OOTD's. But I will honestly wear these to death, and the good thing is you wont even notice because theyre already spoting the kind of shabby worn look so any damage I do to them will only add to this. For £10 I ha dot pick them up as they were originally £35, and I probably would have paid that for them, so Im really pleased with these.


I picked up this necklace last minute for £2. The four leaf clover is super sparkly, but not in a really tacky way, and I like that its on the brown strap too. I love last minute purchases before you hit the checkout when you actually still like them when youget them home haha.


This little leaf bracelet on a creamy peice of string was only £1! I thought it would be nice to layer with loads of other bracelets which is a look I love for summer time.


Im pretty happy with my purchases as Im normally rubbish with sales! Anything youve found in the sales that you think I could look for?

xoxo

Sunday, 10 July 2011

FOTD/OOTD...Summer Sunday

Today was spent with the family, sat in the garden, making dinner with Mother Bear then going for a walk on the beach with Papa Bear. I wanted to look half decent, but be in something that wouldnt make me boiling in the wierd heat weve been having/in the kitchen slaving over the stove. So this is how I ended up...

Face:
Bourjois Health Mix Foundation in 52
Bourjois Chocolate Bronze (countour)
MAC Springsheen Blusher (apples of cheeks)
MAC MSF Natural in Medium (to set)

Eyes:
ELF Eyelid Primer
Urban Decay Half Baked e/s (all over lid)
Urban Decay Buck e/s (through crease)
Urban Decay Virgin e/s (inner corner/tearduct)

Lips:
MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Ravishing

I really love the goldy colours and the coral for summer with my make-up :)


Im gunna apologise now for the state of my OOTD pictures, I cant get a good angle or anywhere to put my camera to take decent pictures, so until I do these awful ones will be up...

As you can see, the mirror cuts my head in half :( oops!
T-shirt - River Island sale £4
Shorts - River Island sale £10

I know Ive had the short sin another OOTD, but I really love them, theyre really comfortable and jsut the right length. I hate shorts longer than this as I feel frumpy, but these ones arent too short to the point where they totally disappear when you sit down. I dont feel uncomfratble in them or anything so Ive been wearing them a lot. I love the colour of this top, its really soft and comfy and good quality too. Ive had similar ones from New Look which have died on me within a few wears but I can tell this one will last me *touches wood*. I jsut wore flipflops with this and I was good to go :)

xoxo

Thursday, 7 July 2011

Lust List...#17

My attention has been mostly focsued on the sales going on at the minute in stores. Particularly River Island, which forced me to spend more than I should have...but a post is to come on that! Now the sales ahve all started and the hype is kind of over for me, I turned my attention to the "New In" sections of the websites. Its full of loads of gorgeous autmny clothes, and I know ts still summer but I always find clothes more exciting for winter, simply because I tend to wear more clothes in winter! So without furthre ado, heres a few "New In" items Ive found that I love and want, even if some may not be suitable for the height of summer.

SASSY Camel Court Shoe
Sassy Camel Court Shoe
£40.00
Miss Selfridge
I think these court shoes are so classic and would go with everything! So gorgeous!


Tan Pushlock Bag
Tan Pushlock Bag
£35.00
Miss Selfridge
I just love everything about this bag, right up my street and I would use it loads.



Black Bandeau Bodysuit
Balck Bandeau Bodysuit
£22.00
Miss Selfrige
This is the same wavey design as a blue dress I got form there recently which I cant get enough of. I dont have a black bandeua top and I think this would be really useful for wearing with loads of different skirts or shorts, or even palazzo pants. I think its a nice twist so its not just plain black.



Black Ballet Skirt
Black Ballet Skirt
£26.00
Miss Selfridge
Its black, which means I would get load sof use of this for a start. Plus its so cute and floaty, I love floaty girly items, and this coudl easily be dressed up or dressed down.



Nude Shirt Bodysuit
Nude Shirt Bodysuit
£25.00
Miss Selfridge
I really like these kind of bodysuits, its so much easier than tucking a shirt in and it stays put all day. Really convenient and useful.



Petites Nude Mesh Cutout Dress
Nude Mesh Cutout Dress
£45.00
Miss Selfridge
Im reallyinto the whole ballet trend going on, its so cute and girly and a good excuse to twirl around in a pretty dress. This puts a nice spin on it and I REAAAALLY want this for to wear on my birthday night out, which is in September but Im thinking well ahead!




Cream Aran Swing Jumper
£35.00
River Island
I probably could gt my grandma to kint me this for free, but I love aran knits for winter and this would be a staple for me this winter.




Dark Green Peep Toe Sling Back Shoes
£60.00
River Island
Wowza! I think these are stunning, howevcer I jsut know they would completely butcher my feet. I think I could live with that though...



Cristina 3/4 Sleeve Lace Pleat Dress In Burnt Orange
Cristina 3/4 Sleeve Lace Pleat Dress in Burnt Orange
£26.99
Missguided
I dont have an orangey dress, and have never wanted one, until I fell in love with this one. It would look so good with a tan!




Crystalia Draped Effect Bodycon Dress In Red
Crystalia Draped Effect Bodycon Dress in Red
£29.99
Missguided
On second thought, I want this dress for my birthday, and the other one for my birthday meal :)


xoxo

Sunday, 3 July 2011

Easy/Laid Back Summer FOTD/ OOTD/ NOTD

This is a bit of a mish mash post, as I felt my entire look today represented my entire look for summer, most days anyway. Not too much make up, something cool and comfortable and bright nails....

FOTD:
Face:
Avon Solutions Visual Perfection Tinted Moisturiser
Benefit Posie Tint
MAC MSF in Petticoat
ELF Makeup Mist and Set

Eyes:
MAC Paintpot in Vintage Selection
Avon Supershock Mascara
Avon Supershock Eyeliner

Lips:
Avon Glazewear Shine lipgloss in Pink Watermelon

Wearing lots of heavy make-up feels horrible on my face on a sunny day like today, so I usually opt for a tined moisturiser ahead of my usual foundation. Also the setting mist is a less cakey and more refreshing alternative to setting powder. A cheek tint is more ffective for summer as it stays put longer than a powder blush and gives a more fresh and natural look. I also dont want to bother with lots of blending of eyeshadows when Im sat in the sun all day so I jst sweep on a little of a paintpot and its simple and looks good all day. I love this lipgloss for summer as its so pigmented and gives a bright pop to my face.


OOTD:
My clothes are entirely from the River Island sale, shorts for £10 and vest for £4...BARGAIN. I love little demin shorts for summer paired with any vest top really. This is kind of my go to outfit for sunny days or on holiday. I jsut wore black flip flops from Accessorize and a pair of aviator sunglasses I found in New Look for around £4.

NOTD:
I just put on one coat of Barry M's Pink Flamingo this morning. It applies so well, for some reason even better than most of the nail polish I have from his brand. I put it on my toes too and I just love it for summer. Im more into bright nails rather than pastel nails for summer as I feel they really spice up your look and bring out a tan. This is my very favourite bright pink too.



Hope I didnt bore you with a loooong post! It feels good to be writing again :)
xoxo

Tuesday, 19 April 2011

Lust List #9

Spring has officially sprung and is got me lusting after all things summery, currently picturing myself sat with these beauties on (obviously not all together) chilling in a beer garden with my favourites...

Pink Jelly Sandals
£12.99
River Island
Dont hate me...just pure childhood nostalgia



Lace Up Hotpants
£29.99
River Island
I like he lace up detailing, makes them a bit different from the other shorts I own


 
Brown Wood Stretch Bracelets
£9.99
River Island
For some reason  love to bulk up on these kinds of bracelets in the summer, do I think Im some sort of California surfer girl? Yeh i wish.


Chiffon Bandeau Dress
Chiffon Bandeau Dress
£55
Rare
How gogeous is this colour? I need!!


White Horse Print Tee
White Horse Printed Tee
£18
Miss Selfridge
I think Im going to be brave this summer and rock the crop top/tied tee trend, the print on this one is really cute too.


Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser
I really wanna try this for summer!


xoxo

Friday, 25 March 2011

Lust List #7 ....Make-Up Ban

So for Lent I cant buy make-up, so Im not gunna torture myself and look at beautiful products I want so bad...but I never said anything about clothes :) ...

Miso Tie Front Chiffon Shirt
Miso Tie Front Chiffon Shirt
£14.99
Republic


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Blondie Pretty Baby T-Shirt
£30.00
Truffle Shuffle

River Island Delicate Flower Necklace
Delicate Flower Necklace
£4.00
River Island

Image 1 of River Island Animal Print Chiffon Maxi Beach Dress
Animal Print Chiffon Maxi Dress
£39.99
River Island


Red Bow Sandals
£69.99
River Island


 



Friday, 4 February 2011

Lust List #5

Why is it when you have money, theres nothing catching your eye in the shops. Then times like, for me, right now I have no money spare, and I want everything!



Birdy Cushion - £25.00
hunkydoryhome.co.uk


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Blue Birds Pillowcases - £24.99
hunkydoryhome.co.uk





Highlighter in Sunbeam
Topshop Highlighter in Sunbeam - £9.00

Nails in Moving House
Topshop Nail Varnish in Moving House - £5.00



 River Island Stripe Slouchy Jumper
River Island Stripe slouchy jumper - £36.99
River Island or asos.com

xoxo

Monday, 24 January 2011

Lust List #4

Image 1 of ASOS Bell Sleeve Shift Dress

ASOS Bell Sleeve Shift Dress in Taupe
£30.00
Image 1 of ASOS C'est La Vie Skinny Wristband With Hanging Eiffel Tower Charm
ASOS C'est La Vie Skinny Wristband with Eiffel Tower Charm
£6.00


Image 1 of O.P.I Limited Edition Katy Perry Collection
OPI Katy Perry Nail Polish in "Teenage Dream"
£10.50


MAC Virgin Isle Cream Colour Base
£13.50



River Island Beige Lace Insert Blouse
£29.99


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Truffle Shuffle Dot Cotton Overszed T-shirt
£25.00
 
 
xoxo