Nike, Topshop, Misguided & More || Haul

 Hellooo loves,

 I've been shopping agaaaain! Sorry I can't help it, I'm a shopaholic but at least that means lots of hauls for you guys! I do have another haul coming up soon too but I split it into two separate hauls otherwise it would have been a maaaassive haul so keep your eyes peeled for that. Firstly I want to apologise for the lighting, after the amazing heatwave we're back to really cloudy weather here which makes for really dark and grey photos but hopefully the sun makes a reappearance soon!

 The first thing I got is new shoes for work because I was in desperate need of comfy work shoes. As anyone who works in retail will tell you it is a feet KILLER so comfy shoes are a must.. I salute anyone who works in retail full time (your poor feet!!!). So I went with these brogues from Clarks, the style name is 'Hotel Image' and the colour is Mushroom. I really love brogues, there's something really quaint and cute about them but cut out brogues!? Even more amazing! They are really comfy although they did start to rub into my heels after I wore them with bare feet because mines are a tiny bit too big for me but they're fine now. They also look really cute with frilly socks or any sock that has a nice pattern because you can see it through the cut outs. Excuse the scuffed toes of mine, work ruins the tops of my shoes from always having to kneel on the floor (I realise I sound like a prostitute here but I promise you I am not hahaha). I also really love these outside of work too with pretty much everything so they are very well loved. They cost £65 but with my discount I got them for £16.50, bargain right?!

 The second pair of shoes I got I didn't actually buy and was a very lucky girl because my boyfriend treated me to these. As some of you might know I fell wearing my other running shoes and was so upset because the toe was scuffed and I had a poorly knee so he bought me these ones to cheer me up. I love having black free runs because they go with everything and they are the comfiest shoe but don't worry I still wear my old ones for running and walking in! If I could wear Nike free runs for the rest of my life I probably would... it's like walking on clouds and they're great for driving in too!

 The next thing I got was another work related purchase, more black Leigh jeans and it's scary how faded your old black jeans look when you put a new pair next to them eeeek. I love Leigh jeans because they're super comfy and of course I will wear them outside of work too!

 The last thing I got was a pink cardigan and I'm not sure why I bought this because I didn't need it at all but probably because it was pink I got sucked in (shock!). I think this would look nice with denim shorts and a crop top but I also love throwing it on with anything when I'm cold. It's from Misguided in a Small to Medium and it does sit quite big on me so if you're any smaller than an 8 this style probably will be too big for you.

 That's all for now but I will be back with another haul very soon! What is your favourite purchase that I got?

Lots of Love,

A x x x

Topshop and Misguided Haul

 

Hellooo my lovelies,

So it turns out that I am the WORST at saving money and I may have accidentally fell into Topshop (again!!) and to the till and walked out with a few things! I also may have made another Misguided and Topshop order online and bought a few cheeky things so as my last haul was one of my most popular posts, I thought I would do another one for you guys! I've also thrown in something I've had for a few months now because I love it so so much and it's been a recurring feature in my outfits since I bought it so it would be rude to leave it out!

 The first thing that I've had for a while now is my denim jacket, I never really wanted a denim jacket before but when I seen this hanging up in Topshop I could not leave it there! I wasn't sure if I'd suit it but I got it anyway and I'm glad I did because I've literally only had it off in torrential rain and when I'm wearing jeans or jeggings (not a big fan of the double denim look!) It's surprisingly cosy as it is borg lined which keeps in the heat but I still stick to my Winter jacket from Topshop on colder days and in the rain because wet denim is never a nice feeling. Topshop do a darker version of this one aswell but i prefered the lighter, more vintage looking denim. I personally wear mines unbuttoned as I think it looks a lot more fashionable this way. Many people have said that you should get this in a size up as it is made smaller and to allow you to wear jumpers underneath it. However, I have both my Topshop jackets in size 8's and I can fit jumpers under them fine so I wouldn't say this is necessary unless you're borderline on a size so if you're 8/10 I'd maybe go for the 10 just to leave room for jumpers underneath! This jacket is actually the reason for a lot of my recent purchases because as I mentioned before I don't like wearing double denim, so I could only really wear this jacket with leggings or my disco pants which is limited outfit wise. It does go with dressier outfits such as dresses and skirts but in the colder months I tend to wear those a lot less so I felt I needed some new (non-blue/denim) trousers! It costs £58 but it's a great piece that will be brilliant all year round!

The first thing I bought recently was a pair of Tartan leggings, I am alllll over the Tartan trend this season! I have been loving tartan scarfs and tartan dresses so when I saw these tartan leggings, I couldn't resist them! Plus they're only £25 so a complete bargain! They're a green and blue tartan aswell so I thought it would make a change from the usual red and green pattern. I'm trying to be a little bit braver in the trouser department and these are more 'out there' than what I'd usually go for! They feel a bit thicker than normal leggings which is good as it keeps you warmer in the Winter months but I think these will look great carried through to Spring too!

Gingham Print.

Zip detailing up the side.

The second pair of trousers I picked up are very similar to the pair I showed in my last haul, they're the same tregging style with the zip up the side but in a different pattern. This pattern is called a 'gingham print' and you can get them in 'white' or 'black'. I preferred the black one's so that's what i bought! These are super thick and I've worn them out and they kept my legs super cosy so I'm loving them for that! Although they're a similar style to my last pair, they are a lot thicker and a lot tighter aswell. I would definitely recommend getting a size up from what you usually are or trying these on in store first because they're tighter than what you expect! These are super flattering though and they hug your bum (which all ladies want!)

Close up of gingham print and price.

Salmon Pink Tee.

 When I popped into the store to pick up my Topshop order, I passed the stand that had the t-shirts on it that I bought last time and I couldn't resist picking another one up in a salmony/pink colour. They literally are the comfiest, baggy t-shirts that still look nice at the same time and there isn't much that they don't go with. So I thought I may aswell pick up another one whilst they're in stock in my size! I actually really struggle to find plain t-shirts that I like which sounds ridiculous but as usual Topshop saves the day! Plus everybody knows that when I see pink things, it's almost tradition now that I have to buy them...hahaha!

Close up of material and price.

The final thing I picked up from Topshop was these bubble gum pink frilly socks. Yes I am more than aware that I did not need any more socks, let alone any more frilly socks but these are the prettiest shade of pink and I just could not leave without them! I was stood at the till point when I seen them and the pressure was just too much so I caved but they were the last one's there so I defo couldn't leave them! I'm beginning to think I need to see someone about my compulsive spending money, frilly sock obsession and my obsession with the colour pink! The worst bit is is that I'm currently trying to restrain myself from buying a load more of the new pastel frilly socks that Topshop have brought in from Spring (see how long I hold out this time). I actually will be able to do a blog post on just my frilly sock collection if I don't sort myself out soon!! 

 The last thing I got was something I ordered from Misguided, admittedly something else that I probably really didn't need but there ya go! It's this fluffy eyelash jumper in grey and I kid you not it is the softest thing EVER. I thought my last Misguided jumper was soft but this is something else, it's literally like sitting stroking the worlds fluffiest bunny rabbit and it's sooo super cosy! It's a cropped jumper which admittedly aren't famous for keeping you warm but it can be worn with a plain t-shirt underneath or with high waisted items. It actually goes really nice with a lot of the trousers I have bought recently! It's really baggy aswell, I got mine in the smallest size which is a small to medium and it is sooo long. It is longer than a crop top on me but not quite long enough to be a jumper and the sleeves are really long aswell but it was far too fluffy to send back! It's only £19.99 aswell so bargain! I really want this in white and black too but I'm thinking it's maybe best if they don't come back into stock or I may have fluffy cropped jumper overload!!

 What fashion trends/items have you been loving lately?

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• Topshop Denim Jacket (£58) - http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?searchTerm=denim+jacket&storeId=12556&productId=11167445&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33057
• Tartan Leggings (£25) - http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=12556&catalogId=33057&productId=12712069&categoryId=928208&parent_category_rn=928188
• Gingham Print Treggings (£28) - http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=12556&catalogId=33057&productId=12793405&categoryId=1093361&parent_category_rn=928188
• Salmon Pink Tee (£16) (couldn't find pink one but found a bottle green one similar) - http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/tops-443/t-shirts-2290019/burnout-tee-2261056?refinements=Price%7b2%7d~%5b15%7c150%5d%5ecategory~%5b256506%7c208524%5d&bi=41&ps=20
• Pink frilly socks (£3.50) - http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?searchTerm=lace+trim+ankle+sock&storeId=12556&productId=13438837&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33057
• Misguided Grey Eyelash jumper (£19.99) - http://www.missguided.co.uk/flafica-eyelash-knit-long-sleeve-cropped-jumper-100441

 Toodlepip! 

A x x x

Topshop and Misguided Haul

Haul goodies.

Hellooo my lovelies,

Soo, yesterday I went to Topshop and made a couple of cheeky purchases and i also made a sneaky Misguided order so I thought I would share what I bought with you. I've also added in two things that I bought a while back just because I think they're too nice not to share. I seem to have this problem where when i step foot in Topshop or venture onto their site, I can't leave without buying things. I just really love Topshop and alongside Misguided it is probably one of my current two favourite shops! I think it's blatantly obvious I really am no good at this saving money business (maybe next year hey!). 

Topshop Gingerbread Man jumper.

  The first thing I got a while back and I'm almost certain that you won't be able to buy it anymore but it was too cute not to show you and that is my gingerbread Christmas jumper from Topshop. I never had a Christmas jumper last year and I wasn't sure whether to get one this year or not because I hadn't really seen any I liked but then i seen this one. It was £42 which I will agree is pretty expensive for a jumper you can probably only wear a couple of times but I ended up getting it because my auntie was having a Christmas jumper party sooo technically you could say I needed it (or so I tell myself hehe). Also with this one I think I can get away with wearing it after Christmas aswell because gingerbread are a little more subtle than Santa or reindeer and I can always wear it in the house. This also looks great with a white or cream shirt underneath it! Christmas jumpers sell fast every single Christmas and I was very lucky to get the last one in my size this time, next time I'm definitely going to try and be more organised (maybe I should add this to my list of New Years Resolutions!).

Cute Gingerbread Men close-up.

I promise the arms don't look weird it's just my amazing folding skills hahaha!

On my recent jaunt to Topshop I picked up a baby blue eyelash cropped jumper. I didn't know whether to get the baby pink one because theoretically it would go with more but I already have plenty of pink jumpers so I decided to go with the blue one for a change. I also have my eye on a few other eyelash jumpers on Misguided (no stopping me now!) but they're out of stock at the moment so I'll do a post if/when I get them! Topshop is expensive but they do 10% which is great for students and the clothes are really good quality.

Close-up of eyelash material and price.

Blue Topshop Top (same as grey one).

 Another thing I picked up from Topshop was two plain t-shirts, which is one of those items that I feel like I'm always buying but I never have enough of so I thought it definitely wouldn't hurt to pick up a few! Plus you can't go wrong for £16! The one's I chose were oversized, baggy, sort of acid wash style and I got two of the same type which I'm notoriously famous for doing. When I like something, I tend to buy it in more than one colour that it's available in AND i really do need to break that habit hahaha(one day). Anyway I got one in grey and one in a light blue and I really love them! I've already worn the blue one and they'll go with everything and they're great for casual days and just slouching about in!

£16 price tag and close up material.

Black, velvet pattern.

 My all-time favourite thing that i picked up from Topshop though is these patterned leggings, I'm usually really 'safe' in the trouser department, sticking to disco pants and leggings/jeggings. I'm not a really a jeans kinda girl and the only jeans I like are the Joni ones from Topshop (shock I know) and I shy away from all the patterned, jazzy leggings and trousers, just admiring them from a distance. However, I was shopping with one of my best friends Robyn and she convinced me to give these a try in the changing room and I absolutely fell in loveeee so thanks Robyn! They're a black cottony material with velvet diamond shapes on them, doesn't sound anything special but look at them!! and they feel absolutely amazing, I keep going up to people and being like stroke my legs (obviously not random people that would be weird... hahaha) Another thing I love about these are they are really reminiscent of American Apparel disco pants which everybody knows I love to pieces. They also have a gold zip up the side which is a really nice touch especially if you wear them with cropped jumpers/tops so you can see it but they equally look nice with casual tops. They're really versatile for dressing up in the night time and dressing down for a casj day time look and they really are just a fabby staple piece for any girls wardrobe! You can zip them up and down to take them on/off or you can actually slide/wiggle them on and off (i was delighted with this discovery, every bit of time saved is great ahha!) I'm 5ft 2, soo very much on the shorter side of life and I got these in a size 8 and they fit perfectly in every way which is great as sometimes leg length in things can be a little long on me for obvious reasons! So big thumbs up to Topshop on this little beauty!

Topshop leggings with gold zip detail.

White and Blue Topshop socks.

 The final thing i picked up in Topshop was three pairs of frilly socks. I absolutely love Topshop socks, I think they're great quality and they always have really cute patterns on them. Another trend I love is frilly socks as I think they look great peeking over the top of a nice pair of Winter boots or even Converse. So Topshop and frilly socks is serious good news for me! Another bonus is Topshop nearly always have their socks on 3 for £8 offer so they're a great bargain. The one's I picked up were another pair of plain white ones (can never have too many of those!), a blue pair and a dusky pink pair. I love pink so much that I could not wait to take pictures of them before wearing them so sorrrrry but have a picture of them on instead!

Dusky Pink Topshop socks (is it sad that it pleases me that they match my bed covers??)

 More socks that I picked up from Topshop were Christmas ones, this was also way back at the beginning of December but I thought they were too cute to leave out of this haul. I don't care how Christmassy they are, I am still rocking the Christmas socks look hahah.

Cute Christmassy Socks!

Misguided cropped Pink jumper.

  Moving on to the Misguided things that I got, the first thing is this gorgeous hot Pink, Mohair jumper and it's honestly so beautiful. It's also really really comfy and not in the slightest bit itchy which I worried that it might be. It looks fantastic with the Topshop leggings mentioned above and it would also go great with disco pants, leather skater skirts or a black skater skirt. I am tempted to buy another one in white/grey or black but still trying to hang onto that saving resolution hahaha (by a thread).

Close up Mohair material.

Black shirt from Misguided.

 The final thing I picked up from Misguided is a black, lace, sleeveless shirt that has a collar with gold tips on it. It looks great on it's own or would look great under a jumper with the collar peeking out over the top. The back of this is absolutely gorgeous as the front is very opaque but the back is see-through lace and it looks really nice and classic. The lyrics by Nicki Minaj, Starships  'Business in the front, party in the back' always springs to mind when I wear this shirt. The lace back does look okay with just a bra or it also looks really nice with a black bandeau or I guess you could wear whichever colour takes your fancy. I think this is another classic piece that could be dressed up or made more casual depending on what you pair it with and it would also be a really good top for work if your uniform is all black. It would be a nice way to jazz up your uniform whilst still following the rules.

 The final thing I thought I would add in here is pjamas as I got quite a few for Christmas and I bought myself quite a few pairs before Christmas. I love my jammies and there is nothing better in Winter than when you come in from the cold and the rain and you slip on your pjama bottoms, make yourself a mug of hot chocolate and suddenly the world seems that much nicer. The best place to get really nice, affordable pj's is Primark and I'm a sucker for Primark's jammies and their slipper socks which I also bought in abundance this year! Primark is a shop I really dislike shopping in because it's always packed which makes me feel really anxious and they hardly ever have any size 6-8's and if they do they're usually found on the floor! However, if you get in there early and have patience you'll get there! I have taken pictures of my absolute favourite one's to show you that I got. The blue reindeer ones have pockets in them which I think is great because I always need somewhere to put my phone! and they're a cotton material as are the red fairisle print one's but sadly they don't have pockets.

 However, they do have little cuffs on the bottom of them which I think are cute, as do the pink polka dot ones (which i obv love cause they're you guessed it pink :-)) ) and the penguin print one's which I think are super cute! I really like that Primark's fleecy jammies have ribbons on them and they're super cosy and affordable too. I only paid £5/6 for mine which is the biggest bargain of the century I'm sure you will agree! My red star print one's are also super cosy and they feel amazing and soft and much more luxurious than my Primark one's. This would be because they are from Next and I'm pretty sure they would have cost a lot more than a fiver, however, I got them as a Christmas gift with a matching top so I couldn't tell you how much they were!

Cute penguin print pj's and cuffed legs.

  That's all the clothes I have bought recently, do you like anything that I have bought? What have you been loving/lusting after recently?

Lots of love,
A x x

Misguided Jumper:- http://www.missguided.co.uk/dynara-fluffy-cropped-jumper-100084
Misguided Shirt- http://www.missguided.co.uk/geneva-paisley-lace-top-75991
Topshop Blue Jumper- http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=13025503&langId=-1
Topshop Socks- http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?searchTerm=pink+trim&storeId=12556&productId=11741693&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33057
Topshop- Tops- I couldn't find these online sorry!
Topshop Leggings- http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/leggings-1100/bloom-block-flocked-treggings-2461361?refinements=Colour%7b1%7d~%5bblack%5d%5ePrice%7b2%7d~%5b20%7c30%5d&bi=1&ps=20

Previous blog post on American Apparel Disco Pants :- http://whatabbyloves.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/american-apparel-disco-pants-black-and.html