Military Brat

I hadn't created an outfit on ASOS Fashion Finder in ages so thought i'd take a couple of minutes to create this quick one the other day as it is an outfit that I am determined to get my hands on for myself! I am loving the military tr at the moment, being drawn to all things khaki. I've seen a few of this style of jackets about and I reallllllyyyyy want one. Luckily River Island has recently bought out this version used in the board below which means EMPLOYEE DISCOUT =D! I'm waiting to get my next pay check then this baby is going to be mine. Every girl needs a new coat for the colder months, don't they? It's a basic human right to be warm....and you might as well look good at the same time? Hope you like the outfit board :) x

Channel your inner brat and break the rules with chunky high boots, smoky eyes and bright lips. Salute your fello fashionistas as you march on by!

What I bought

I've actually been terrible recently with buying new things, I just can't seem to stop. So although my bank account is running very low, I have a lot of new pretty things and I've had a lot of fun purchasing them! I've been really rubbish with my blog recently too as I've been working a lot (and spending money in any spare time I have apparently) so some of these things are from a while ago! 

I've been wanting some boots for the colder seasons for a while so when I came across these beauties in TOPSHOP for only £40!!! I really couldn't resist...and they are soooooo soft, I spent a good ten minutes stroking them in the shop before I  gave in.
Get them here.

Again I had been looking for a cross necklace for a while so when I found this cute little gold cross on a suede ribbon in republic I was already pretty swayed, but when I saw that it was only £6 and I could get student discount, it would have physically pained me to leave it behind.
I can't find this one online but I only got it a couple of weeks ago so I'm sure it's still about! 

I'd seen a couple of necklace like this about but they were always pretty pricey so I checked ebay and and found this one for just £1.50 with free delivery!! Bargain

Working in retail really does have its perks. One of which being uniform! This is one of the tops I got for FREE to where as uniform to work. I have a little bit of a thing for skulls at the moment so this one was a winner! You can get it here for just £20.

I absolutely loooveeee these cute little dip dyed cross earrings! Really was a nice unexpected surprise to find these for £1 in Matalan. 

This was another little treat I found in mataland. I think it's supposed to be a fitted shirt but I bought it a few sizes too big so I could wear it oversized! I love the little leather pocket and strip down the back, and for £8 I couldnt resist. 

ps. I've got a few more bits I haven't had a chance to photograph yet as my clothes are all over the place at the moment, half at my mums half at my dads! So I will do another post shortly with more goodies x

Weekly Wishlist

As much as I love the Summer, I've always been a bigger fan of the Winter Clothes. So although Summer is only just finishing, I'm already looking forward to getting out my chunky knits and boots and getting mega excited over the new Autumn Winter Collections coming into all the shops. These are just a few bits that I'm lusting over and need in my life asap! 

1. Topshop Platform Chelsea Boots : I have actually wanted these for months now but just cannot bring myself to spend £75 so if anyone knows of any cheaper copies please let me know!
2. Zara Studded Shopper : I'm on a search for a new bag for the start of a new Uni Year. I really want a studded bucket bag but saw this shopper and it will definitely do the trick!
3. Topshop Contrast Army Jacket : I reaaallyyy want one of these jackets. I've seen a couple about but they are all over the £50 mark and don't have the fit I want them to, but this TOPSHOP one is exactly what I want! Can I part with £65?
4. Topshop Two Finger Cross Ring : I love that this khaki green is big this AW as I have always been a fan, I think this ring will go perfectly with my new army jacket ;)
5. Again, I have wanted a pair of these for a loonngg time. Obviously I would love a pair of real Jeffrey Campbell's but that's just not gonna happen, but luckily there is loads of cheaper copies about so these will definitely be mine soon!
6. River Island Black Mottled Jeggings: I have these in dark blue and they are soooo comfy. The fit is really nice too so I'm thinking another staff discount purchase is in order before I go back to uni!

What I Bought

Living the student life doesn't give me much spare cash to feed my shopping obsession as much as I would like...BUT I recently got my first pay check from working at River Island and it's safe to say I have gone a little nuts! It wasn't until I got all my new things out to take photos of them for this that I realised just how much new stuff I had bought. Do I feel bad? Not at all, I feel ammazzinng! Shopping makes me so happy, I'm literally like a child in a sweet shop when I have money in my bank account, so here's all the 'sweet' little goodies I got my hands on! 

1. Topshop Zip Peplum Top
£18
Get it here

I wasn't a fan of the peplum when it first came about but they have definitely grown on me! I really wanted a plain black one but didn't want to pay too much for one so when I came across this one in TOPSHOP yesterday I had to have it, student discount meant I got it for even cheaper! BARGAIN

2. River Island
Double Heart Ring/Bracelet
£4
Get it here

Working at River Island means staff discount and  it would be rude not to use it right? I saw this ring during one of my shifts and thought it was so cute and a little bit different and for £4 plus my discount it was basically free...kinda

3. River Island
Studded shoulder Crop
£15
Get it here

I have a bit of a thing for studs at the moment so when this top came in with the new stock it caught my eye. I thought it would go really well with the black maxi I purchased on the same day (see below) and also look cute with jeans of denim shorts so had to be done really.

4. River Island
Double Finger Cross Ring
£1 in Sale
I'd wanted a ring just like this for ages so when I saw it hidden behind some other bits in the  sale I got a bit excited and hoped no one would find it before the end of my shift. I was in luck and managed to grab it for just a pound....however my luck ran out when I got home and realised that the size sticker had been covered up and its actually tiny! But i'm not giving up, going to see if my daddy can do anything with for me, fingers crossed!

5. River Island
Silver Cross Earrings
£3
Get them here

I'm loving all the cross stuff that's about at the moment so once again, I saw these during one of my shifts and thought ye, I need those.

6. River Island
Black Chiffon Maxi Skirt
£30
Get it here

I love a good maxi skirt as I think they are really versatile. They can be dressed up or dressed down and can be worn with a cute vest in the summer and a chunky crop knit in the colder seasons. 

7. River Island
Beaded Feather crop
£15
Get it here

Ok, so working in retail is really bad for me because I just spend my shifts walking around the shop picking out things I want. But I thought this crop was really cute and would go really nicely with my new maxi, a pair of gold gladiators and some feather earrings...I didn't take much convincing. 

8. Topshop
Skeleton Cut out sleeve crop
£7 in sale

Saw this in the sale and with my new obsession for anything 'skeletony' it caught my eye  and for £7 I couldn't really leave it behind could I?

9. Zara
Lace Blouse
£15.99 in sale

I'm a big fan of blouses, my wardrobe is full of them. Pull one on over some skinny jeans and cute pumps and you've got a quick and easy outfit that cannot fail. I saw this as I was browsing through the sale and fell in love. Blouse, lace, sale...do I need to say more?

10. Zara
Silk Shirt
£19.99

So this one wasn't in the sale but the soft, shiny silk called to me... I'm so weak.

11. Topshop
Bird Headband
£3.50 in Sale

When I first bought this I didn't even realise it was a headband, I thought it was a necklace and planned to wear it with one of my new blouses under the collar. So when a friend pointed out that it was actually for my head it was just an added bonus. Two accessories for the price of not even one!

12. H&M
Orange and Grey Striped Sports Bra
£9.99
Get it here

I'm on a bit of a mission at the moment to loose some weight and get fit so thought by purchasing a nice sports bra it might make me more motivated...we shall see

13. Superdrug
Accessorize Nail Polish in  Crystal Shimmer and Love Soft Jade
2 for £5
Get it here

I have wanted to try out some of the Accessorize make up brand for a while, drawn to it mostly by the super cute packaging, so thought I'd start with some nail varnish as you can never have to much of that. I'm still a big fan of mint green even if summer is pretty much over and anything sparkly makes me happy. (I will do a review of these soon)

What I Wore

I really want to try do more of these kind of posts but my social life has been a bit lacking recently due to working lots and all my friends being on holiday so I've been living in my pjs or comfy trackies and generally being a complete bum! Buttt here are some outfits from a couple of nights out with the girls xxx

One of my favourite dresses, a girls wardrobe must have,  the LBD.
Dress: Black Joe Swing from neverfullydressed.com
Shoes: chockersshoes.com
Necklace: Borrowed from a friend but think its from Topshop

My wardrobe got a good night out in bournemouth as two of the other girls wore things of mine too! Ferne on the left wore:
Black Body: Newlook
Cream tutu skirt: Topshop

annndd bakkerr wore:
Mint dipped hem skirt: Zara
Sheer black cami: Topshop

This is really a top but I couldn't resist so wore a little black  dress underneath
Dress/top: Get it at here at River Island
Earrings: River Island (can't really see them but they are little dangle silver crosses)

I bought this bag for Royal Ascot and it's a bit bigger than what I would usually use for a night out but I didn't have anything else that would go and I've had so many compliments on it I thought it deserved a night out. I can't find it online but I know they still have it in store at ZARA.

Working Girl

Since my internship I've been a major bum as I had some problems getting hold of my old boss at Next to ask to go back for a job. Sooo just out of curiosity more than anything I had a browse to see what other jobs are about and saw a vacancy for River Island. I applied not really thinking much of it but within five minutes of applying I got a reply inviting me for an interview! I went along on Monday and it was pretty quick and easy, just answering the usual questions but they mentioned that they had a lot of interviews to get through so I came away not getting my hopes up. BUT then today I got a phone call from them offering me the job!! So I am now officially a working girl again and I start on Tuesday. I haven't been told what my staff discount is but I'm sure my wages will be in and out of my bank shortly so I will most probably doing some 'what I bought' posts soon! Wish me luck for Tuesday and I will keep you posted on how it goes xxxxxxx