Spring Haul: Wardrobe Re-style

28 April 2012

Cherry blossoms below my apartment. 

Spring has finally sprung here and I've been turning my wardrobe upside down trying to put together outfits suitable for the suddenly warm weather. Of course, even though I have more than enough clothing, somehow I feel like I have nothing to wear, it's all old! I'm sure you've all stood and looked at your wardrobe and thought that at least once or twice right?!

If you saw the room that has become my walk-in closet you'd know I really don't need to go out and start buying a whole new spring wardrobe though. I decided to go out and pick up just a couple of new items to try and shake the idea of doing just that. The aim being to re-invigorate what I already have instead. Sometimes I find that just by getting a few new things I suddenly have so many more options incorporating older clothes.

Since Zara always has a habit of sucking my bank balance dry and is 20-30% more expensive here in Korea (talk about adding insult to injury!), I made a pact with myself not to go near it. Instead I headed to H&M and Forever 21, both much more wallet friendly. Turns out there's a fair amount of stuff I liked in there too...surprise, surprise!! I managed to exercise a little restraint though, a pretty amazing feat for me!

Here's the items I decided could re-invigorate my wardrobe for spring:
Cream Dipped High Low Hem Dress - F21. This is my favourite buy, I'm sure it'll become my 'go to' summer dress.
It'll work for evening or dressed down with sandals and tan accessories for a summer day.
Black Short Flared Skirt - H&M. A basic staple that'll work with so many tops and jackets, again day or night.
Big floppy hat - Forever 21. These babies add glamour and style to just about any outfit.
Purple and Blue Floral Skirt - H&M. Bright, summery and a very cute option for day with sandals or dressed up with some wedges for a summer evening out.
Accessories can absolutely make or break any outfit so of course I had to pick up a few new options.
Turquoise Headband, spiked bracelet and gold bangles - F21. Long tassled necklace - H&M.
These few additions have really helped to refresh my wardrobe and the way I'm looking at it. I feel like I can combine the new items with older pieces to make lots of brand new outfits now!

Sadly though, I've fallen out with my new hair colour, although I quite liked it at first, the colour seems to have changed a bit (the contrast seems too strong I think) and I'm really not keen anymore. Actually I'm sort of close to hating it but my hair's not in the best condition to re-colour it so it might have to stay as long as I can stand it. Until it goes you can expect a lot of outfit photos that look like this....

Blazer - Zara. White Watch - DKNY. Long Crochet Vest - H&M, the last of my wardrobe re-vamp items. For now at least :)

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend!

xxx

16 comments:

  1. Love the last picture you look gorgeous!!!

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  2. I always love your blog posts!!! I am very keen to buy the turquoise spike bracelet!

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    1. Yeah, it caught my eye right away in the shop. I love it! It was really cheap too! Can't beat some F21 accessories every now and then!

      x

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  3. I love all your buys, especially those amazing accessories!! Hope you have a lovely weekend:) Xx

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  4. Oh, my, gosshh... seriously your pictures have made me so...jealous? excited? I dunno! They are amazing! Where do you live? I want to be there too! :)

    So many lovely colours and patterns and pictures, my eyes are in heaven! Hahah

    I am now adding you to my 'blog-roll' :)

    Have a great weekend!

    Hailes<3

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  5. Great post. I wish it was spring here! It's been raining and pouring for weeks in the UK :( Where you live looks pretty cool! I love the F21 dress xx

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  6. Wow, the view from your apartment is amazing! Also, I love the little straw hat you got. I have a similar one and I wear it so much!

    Natalie xx

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  7. Beautiful photos, the cherry blossoms are so pretty! I love your hat and all of your accessories.

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  8. I am looking foraward see you in "summer" dress, they look very pretty, like in fairy tale:)

    www.mysweetstrawberries.blogspot.com

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  9. Oh wow, I'm kind of obsessed with that dress. It's so beautiful for spring. Looking forward to all of your remixes. I'm really loving your blog and style and I'm following now :) I'll definitely be back often.
    Sarah
    www.comingunstitched.com

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    1. Thanks so much for following hun, I'm so glad you like my blog! I love the dress too - can't wait to wear it soon!

      x

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  10. I love that F21 dress, it is so beautiful!

    Lucy Loves To Blog

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    1. Yes, its such a light material too, really excited to wear it for drinks on a warm evening soon! :)

      x

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  11. I love that f21 dress, what a great find

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  12. I love everything! That F21 dress photo belongs on Weheartit ! Just gorgeous! And I'm envious of those cherry blossoms - they are my favorite flower on earth!

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  13. You're so lucky with the warm weather. Here in Milan it feels like November.

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