Autumn Haul feat. ASOS, TK MAXX, New Look & Primark

Hey Sweeties,

Never one to be rushed into being excited for a season before it is here, now summer has well and truly past, I now welcome everything the colder months bring (except the darkness, I love long summer days). While my work wardobe needs a bit more of an update to adequately cope with aumtumn/winter, in my weekend wardobe I haven’t needed a lot to refresh it slightly. I doubt I am done buying any more, but for now I love my most recent autumn picks, here they are –

Autumn Haul

ASOS Oversized long woven scarf in pink leopard: I love scarves, I can never have too many although like my attitude to other items in my wardrobe, I try to fill gaps rather than purchase items too similar to something else I already own. If you remember last winter, I rarely left the house without my gorgeous River Island animal print scarf (see it here), however unfortunately, when my beautiful bunny Lola suddenly died back in April, I had to use the scarf to take her home in and understandably, while I have washed it since, it brings unhappy memories for me now. I have never owned a big oversized scarf so when I saw this one on ASOS, I just had to have it!

Boohoo cable rib knit jumper (purchased via ASOS): What’s autumn without a good cream cable knit jumper? I love this one from Boohoo, I like how it is longer at the back and the cable knit pattern is just at the front.

Autumn Haul

Autumn Haul

Autumn Haul

Autumn Haul

David & Young Bobble Hat (purchased at TK MAXX): I don’t always suit beanie style hats but I really love the style of bobble hats and I couldn’t resist this one.

ASOS Velvet Cat Cross Body Bag: I don’t usually purchase clothing or accessories that I deem to be too distinctive to one particular shop, or too popular because God forbid I have that moment whereby I walk past someone, or rock up to work wearing the same thing as someone else. That being said, when I saw this little velvet cat bag on Zoella’s recent autumn lookbook, I couldn’t resist. It’s just that bit too small to fit my current purse into, but it is otherwise a lovely sized bag and ideal when you’re not needing to carry around a lot.

Autumn Haul

Autumn Haul

New Look Animal Print Skirt: I had my eye on this skirt for ages before finally purchasing it when it had 25% off a couple of weeks ago. You guys know how much I love animal print clothing and accessories (here) and this is another fun piece to add to my collection and so easy to wear both casually, and in the work place.

Autumn Haul

D&Y Cape (Purchased at TK MAXX): I love capes and wraps, I think they add a real point of interest to an outfit and I love this one I recently purchased. For me, they are ideal to wear when it’s cold enough to need layers, but you might not need the thickness of a big heavy coat.

Primark Long Sleeved Khaki Green Dress: These types of dresses are becoming such a work staple at the moment as they are so easy to wear paired with tights and either flats or boots. This one from Primark I love, but the fabric is very figure hugging so while it’s very comfortable to wear, I will always wear it with a big scarf or chunky knit cardigan to take the attention away from my front. I am not fat by any means but not everyone likes their womanly curves to be quite on show -you get me?

Autumn Haul

ASOS Totes Furry Rabbit Boot Slippers: I’ve been in need of a new pair of slippers for months and being a rabbit fan, I just love this pair of slipper boots from ASOS. While I argue they look more like lambs than bunnies (although the back of the slipper has little white bunny tail), they are still very cute and VERY comfortable!

Primark Rabbit patterned Pajama bottoms: I love Primark for pajamas, who doesn’t?! I of course had to pick up this pair of bunny patterned ones on a recent visit!

What are you autumn essentials?

Until next time x

How I Clean my Makeup Brushes & Primark Makeup Brush Cleaner Pad Review

Hey Sweeties,

Why is cleaning our makeup brushes such a chore? It’s not a difficult task, it’s just timely. For me also, I do find my brushes often need the full weekend to properly dry out so I have to clean them when I’m not up to much, or can rotate various spares. Not that long ago I showed you all my makeup brush collection (here) and I have a fair amount, probably more than I actually need but I can say the same for my makeup collection overall, ha! However, I have always cleaned my brushes using the same techniques, but recently I came across a makeup brush cleaning pad from Primark which I just had to try!

Primark makeup brush cleaner pad

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My Favourite Outfit for Work

Weekly workwear highlight

Hey Sweeties,

Ok ok, I apologise, the outfit you are about to see you have already seen BUT, my photoshoots in the work lift for the most part have now ceased (they now take place in the garden!). So today I thought would be an opportunity to show one of my favourite work outfits in much better light and thus, in much better detail.

Weekly work outfit

Office Shoes

Shirt: New Look
Cardigan: New Look

Skirt: New Look (I think)

Tights: Primark

Shoes: Office

This is such an easy way to inject a bit of fun into the workplace and I quite like the preppy feel of the look. I usually wear the sleeves of my cardigan rolled up so you really get the full effect of the shirt otherwise it would only be seen from the fron which would be a shame.

Until next time x

New Look and Primark Fashion Haul

Fashion haul

Hey Sweeties,

So as promised, here is part 2 of my recent haul, part one (beauty) can be read here. Essentially I went to two places –New Look and Primark but the New Look was situated within a local Outfit store so it’s amazing really I only came out with three items and all from the same brand (and in a sale)!

I am definitely in the midst of a wardrobe overhaul and in doing so I am re figuring out my own personal style and exploring some different looks, but more on this another time.

Anyway, here is what I have recently purchased…

Fashion haul

New Look heeled sandals, £7

Primark pumps, £5

New Look top, £5

New Look Skirt, £7

New Look sandals

New Look Sandals

I love these sandals, I saw them on the website the night before but not in my size so I desperately hoped a size 6 would still available in store and to my luck there was! I’ll be honest though, although actually very comfortable, they aren’t the greatest for walking in and a night of dancing is a definite no… but I still love them. The detail is really in the gold buckle around the ankle but the beauty of these sandals is in their simplicity and that they can be worn with pretty much anything.

New Look top

The top (seen above) was an instant hit and a total bargain for £5! It’s a very light, polyester, loose fitting vest type top that asides from being ideal for when the weather (eventually) gets warmer, can transition smoothly from day to night, work to weekend, smart to casual; A top for all occassions!

Fashion Haul

Similar to the top, the skirt doesn’t only inject some summer colour into the mix, it is another item that can transition across numerous occassions. From the image above, all three items work well together and definitely an outfit for any summer socials whether that be for work or with friends.

As for the pumps, I am always needing to refresh and replace my flats so Primark for me is the place to go and never lets me down!

 

Until next time x

PS. Lent update: going well, still avoiding any beauty purchasing!

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