Kimono- tastic

I picked this Kimono up a few months ago, I wore  it for a few hours, then forgot about it. I only re discovered it the other day when I came across a picture I took of it for a potential blog post (due to the crazy price tag and the pure fabulosity of it). I didn't get round to writing it; don't ask me why as I don't even know.

So now that we have been reacquainted, allow me to introduce you to this lush kimono that I paid a whooping..... £3 for, yes £3, in the H&M sale. The funny thing is I bought this after I just had finished eating a overpriced but yummy lunch from Pret that costed me £6.

I am going to let you in on a secret, this kimono was hiding in the lingerie department, so it is really a lingerie type of kimono, but I won't tell anyone if you don't, deal? As I am Krazy about this Kimono.

So thoughts on the kimono? 

My bargain of the week: shine bright like a ....

I think every gal should own a metallic item, whether  it is a fab metallic skirt or a fierce pair of metallic shoes. Why? well in my opinion working a metallic item into your outfit instantly takes an outfit from drag to glam without too much effort or time, and lets face it who has any time; especially in the mornings (or is that just me?). This is is why I was beyond excited to stumble across these metallic beauties, so much so I ended up wearing them that same day, well night as I was invited to a last minute thing.

Metallic fabrics/accessories are not only for after dark! they can easily been worn in the day time. Case in point, I wore these shiny delights to lunch yesterday, teamed with a cute pink dress. That's the other great thing about metallic, they can complement a bold colour block dress nicely.

With all that said let me present  you with my newest shoe addition which is also this week's bargain of the week.

WAS: £29.99

NOW: £7

My Bargain of the Week

This was actually last week's bargain of the week but I didn't get round to posting it (tut tut), but hey, better later than never, right? I picked up this cool-ass chunky gold chain from Topshop. I love how this chain gives a nod to the 90's trend (a key trend this season, don't you know!).

I spotted this cutie on a lunch time shopping browse. As a big lover of statement jewellery this necklace caught my eye pretty much right away. It was also the last one left (Whoop Whoop!) and when I saw the price tag I was beyond excited!!

I will be wearing this hot piece of neck candy with a logo/ graphic tee or a  midi dress. Keep your eyes peeled for posts on here to see how I style this up.

WAS :12.50

Now: £5

My bargain of the week

Ok, hands up if like me you are SO hating this ridiculously  cold   FREEZING weather? Seriously since the weather dropped last week, I am finding it even harder to get up in the mornings and as the office is as cold as ice I am wearing so many layers that I (almost) find myself breaking out in a sweat during the morning commute (how sexy!) I have also become seriously attached to my pink hot water bottle, and I mean seriously! So much so my pink hot water bottle almost came to work with me yesterday but I annoying forgot to take it as I had to make a quick dash out of the door to catch the 7.10 bus.

Anyway the only positive thing that has come out of this annoying temperature drop is that I had to buy a pair of gloves as I realised I some how did not own a pair aka I have misplaced my gloves from last Winter.

So meet my new orange Pu/Tweed beauties that I bought from River Island for a January sale friendly price of £7 ( originally £18) .

River Island

I love how warm and oh-so bright these gloves are, what do you think?

Bargain-istic bad boy

Regular readers of my blog will know that one thing I love is a OMG bargain!! I am a firm believer that  with clever buying i.e knowing which items to splurge on coupled with having the fashion bargain eye to be able to spot a true bargain can result in a great outfit, for a price that can be as cheap as a daily travel card (FYI- £7.70 last time I checked but no doubt this has gone up, arrggh).

This outfit below cost a total of £60.98

I am madly in love with my Orange Vintage, mohair coati-gan! it is so warm over-sized and I just love the brightness of the colour and the detail. I almost did not buy this as I was umming and arring for about hour as I wasn't sure if it  was a bit too 'over-sized' for my petite frame. Haa I swear I was driving the sales assistant and shop owner mad. In the end they kindly gave me this beauty for £25 (it was originally priced at £40). I skipped away with my new purchase with the biggest smile on my face.

My floppy hat is from H&M, I fell in love with the Oxblood colour way that I purchased last year and blogged about here

This was my first outfit for 2013. I wore this on the first day back to work, followed by dinner after work. (FYI- I did not leave the house on New Years day... umm sore head any one?)

Do you love a bargain? What is one of your latest bargains/best bargains to date? Holla at me as I would love to know.

Thoughts on my barganistic outfit? x

haaa excuse the funny facial expression

                                                 

                                                                                The Outfit
Hat-H&M (old) £12.99
Dress: H&M- on sale now  for £7, (I bought it for £12.99 before the sales grrr)
Boots: Vintage- £10 from Portobello road
Bag: is my mum's bag.
Coati-gan- Vintage £25
Accessories- gifts
=£60.98

My Bargain of the week

This weeks Bargain of the week is a little Bling Bling. When I came across this necklace I found my self ooohing and aahhing and when I saw the price tag I yelled a very loud "WHAT?"  I then headed straight to the cash desk (skipping).

PRIMARK, £6

Bling-a-rama

As a lover of  breath taking bling jewellery this necklace stood out to to me due its bling factor and the price tag (obvs).  On the same day I also bought a new "coffee table" book on Vintage fashion (from a random book shop).

I do love to wear a bit of bling, any form of bling-ness can edge up any simple outfit a la the super cool Rihanna.

Image courtesy of Xposure photos



I wore this bling beauty last week with a long-line logo tee, leather leggings and of course a lash of red lippy. I annoyingly didn't take a pic. I really must do so more style pics of moi so that's going to be a new little challenge. The question now is... who can I ask to take my picture??  hmm watch this space!


What do you think of this weeks "my bargain of the week"?

Bargain of the week

This week's bargain of the week is another goodie,  infact I almost did not get my hands on this item, see i walked in to H&M yesterday to return something and as I was leaving the store I saw a cute shirt on the mannequin, I knew I needed to have it so I frantically searched for the this shirt in store but I could not find it. As I am not one to give up I asked one of the sales assistants for her help, she pointed me into the direction of a random rail where guess what??  on this random rail was this shirt, ahh!!! I was happy, like a kid in a candy store and as it was the only one left, which means I was meant to have it.... right? I grabbed it immediately, blinked as I checked the price as it was VERY purse friendly and headed straight to the cash desk!!!

So here it is, my bargain of the week

H&M embroidered shirt, 

Price £7.99

It is 1 size too big though but because of the style of the shirt I think it looks quite cool worn over sized, (a key trend this season)what do you think?

My outfit

-Jacket-H&M

-Wedges-Aldo

Shorts-H&M

Bag-River Island

Rings-Topshop

Bargain of the week

This weeks bargain is another exciting one and defo one of my faves. You will see why very soon. Are you ready??? ahhh

Drum roll please.......

BARGAIN OF THE WEEK:

Blue velvet boots, from where? Topshop sale, £5 was £62

No doubt I will be wearing these beauties VERY often so look out for pics of me on here :)


What do you think , do you like?

Bargain of the week

Oohhh this week's bargain of the week was quite accidental. I saw this item in the sale section and assumed it was put there by mistake, so I asked the Sales assistant to check the price for me. She came back with a big smile and told me that this item was in the sale and was now.... £1.

My reaction... 'say whaaaa'

ITEM:HAT

PRICE: WAS £25, NOW £1

FROM WHERE: TOPSHOP




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