Wednesday 26 October 2011

NEW IN:
texture treats.

Velvet, wool, sequins and sparkles; I want to wear them all, ALL THE TIME

I have been more than a little bit norty in these past couple of weeks i.e. spending money I should be saving, on things I couldn't physically resist.

First up, I've done it; found the perfect LBD come LVD, killing two birds with one stone. I deserve a pat on the back. Clutching desperately onto the fact that technically, my student life ain't over yet (gap yah, y'know), I got this for a steal in their 20% off, student, weekend event, a while ago now; I ain't prepared to let that little luxury slip through my grasp, anytime soon. But look, its nice a pretty and velevet-y and sparkle-y. The perfect party dress, just need me some invites.
Velvet, glitter spot, skater dress: Topshop

Forever 21 are my latest proud pleasure. It is ridiculous cheap with stellar offerings. My first impression initiated thoughts of a budget UO store without the pretentious kooky bric-a-brac. Do we agree? It has taken Newcastle too long to introduce one of those to its streets, how long do we reckon it is before it gets its own F21? Another reason to move to London.
Sequin skirt: F21

Finally, h&m how I love thee. Top form they are. Countless times I have walked in and grabbed a staple that I had been longing for, to no avail. They have come up trumps too many times this season, I am somewhat anticipating the downfall. This is a cheaper and toastier version of that TOPSHOP knit that I had my literal heart set on. I bought this from h&m on Camden High St. so obvz I love it even more.
Fluffy knit: h&m

That's my lot for a while.

Another day trip to London beckons, I can't keep away.


x

25 comments:

  1. Anonymous10/26/2011

    the fluffy knit number is devine, NEED. b xx

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  2. Aha, i have the topshop dress too, it arrived this morning and it is so so gorgeous!

    http://zozeze.blogspot.com/
    xo

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  3. good haul helen! it's good to have you back blogging again, glad you had a great time in london. it's one of my favourite places too and i am dying to go back.. i was only there the other week ha!

    jade. xxx

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  4. Loving that H&M jumper! And the dress...and the skirt. And everything. Give me your wardrobe woman!! xxx
    www.catsandcosmetics.com

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  5. Gap yah all the way, I'm on my pre-uni year of chilling - and i STILL haven't been to Forever 21! UO but cheaper, you say? Sounds like my dream shop! x
    Time Out From Life

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  6. i love that topshop dress, & the fluffy jumper looks wonderful!

    xoxo.

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  7. That fluffy jumper is so cute. I love the way u write, its hilarious :D... in a good way x

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  8. that fluffy jumper looks so warm and cosy! x

    http://wewereraisedbywolves.blogspot.com/

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  9. I actually need that skirt in my life! It definitely isnt a want. It's a need. Promise!

    That is a gorgeous haul! So jel! xx

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  10. love all of this! i need them in my closet.

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  11. Anonymous10/26/2011

    LITTLE VELVET DRESS! So perfect. I'm glad you found one! Also, that sweater. I probably would hated it a year ago, but oh my gosh it's adorable. Great finds.

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  12. That skirt is amazing, I love, it's really hot!!!

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  13. Completely agree that urban outfitters is pretentious! It's so overpriced for the kind of stuff it sells. I've only ever bought a tshirt out of there.
    I wore a wool skirt yesterday. It's the way forward. x

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  14. i love EVERYTHING
    you have great taste!

    Kira Lilly fashion blog

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  15. That dress is absolutely amazing, it just calls out to me everytime I'm in Topshop! It's just perfect. You can't go wrong with velvet and sparkles.

    I live in Newcastle too and my friend was saying we apparently are getting a forever 21! She knows someone who works in Topshop in the Metrocentre and apparently Forever21 is taking over where Primark was, hooray!

    xxxx

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  16. I love the dress. It's just adorable.... <3

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  17. Anonymous10/27/2011

    Love the sequin skirt! I wish there was a F21 in Newcastle so much x

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  18. Definitely agree with you on F21! The Topshop dress is lovely, will be on the lookout for it now! x

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  19. Love the velvet dress... I want a nice skater velvet dress. As for Forever 21, like..half my clothes are from there as I worked at the flagship store (in Birmingham you know :P) I agree, there is a lot of good stuff at a good price, but man there is so much crap too.. I would say less UO and more H&M. Oh and F21 are opening SO many stores atm so one in newcastle will probably pop up soon!

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  20. I adore the topshop dress! Seems a few people have it. But it's oh so gorgeous x

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  21. Anonymous10/29/2011

    love your skirt

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  22. All of those are so lust-worthy. Especially that last sweater. (I hoard sweaters)

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  23. Aaaahh I lalalove H&M and F21 and Topshop!! I love shopping there <333


    heyitsalyssayu.blogspot.com

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  24. I'm a sucker for a big fluffy jumper and this one from H&M is beautiful! I want it!
    Chloe x
    beautyatlas.blogspot.com

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  25. Lovely pieces! I wish we had Forever 21 in Poland!

    http://floswonderland.com/

    Flo xxx

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