NEW IN // H&M Cutwork & Emroidered Top

If you follow me on Instagram then you'll have spotted this top I picked up last week. (And if you don't follow me, why ever not?! Go do so here!). I was innocently browsing H&M and despite already owning more white tops than any person can ever possibly need and recently vowing I was going to buy more color, I saw this top and decided it couldn't be passed up. It's got scalloped edges, a beautiful floral embroidery design and little cut out detailing. So pretty and all for such an affordable H&M price tag, that really, how could I just leave it there?!

As bad as this may sound, it's one of the rare times when I've bought something knowing I will wear it again and again. You see, I'm usually more of an impulse buyer of statement items and 'trend' pieces. It's not a good way to be as it results in a full closet and the feeling that you have nothing to wear since statement pieces aren't the easiest to mix and match and trends have a horrid habit of looking old, fast.

Anyway, I'm pleased to report that the 'cost per wear' on this is already heading towards single figures. And, since it's so light and loose, as the temperatures go up that figure is only going to go down.

Nail Polish - Chanel Distraction  //  Bracelets - All BHEARTB
Drink - Very Berry Refresher - My new favourite courtesy of Starbucks.

Not sure what the awkward pose is all about but it's the only clear full shot I have of the top >.<

Outfit Details
Bag - 3.1 Phillip Lim - Via
Blouse - H&M
Skirt - Diesel - Similar
Bag Tassel - BHEARTB
Watch - Marc Jacobs - Via
Bracelets - All BHEARTB

I also wanted to let you all know there's free shipping this week in my Etsy store. Just enter the code FREESHIP1. Happy Wednesday everyone!


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New In // Zara Floral Shorts

OUTFIT  //  Shorts - Zara (here) //  Blouse - (Similar)  //  Bracelets - All BheartB (here, here & here)
Watch - Marc Jacobs (here)  //  Bag - Prada  //  Tassel necklace - BheartB (here)

I've been making a real effort to avoid the likes of Zara and H&M lately. I decided I should try to save money for investment pieces rather than 'fast fashion' items. I think I mentioned this a while ago. But....we all know how good Zara is...I should have known it was dangerous to go even in eyesight of the store. I spotted these shorts from outside as I passed by the doorway, the bright pink and orange floral lured me in. And well, as they say, the rest is history. 

I'm not too disappointed with myself though, I really love these. They're the perfect cut for me and the print is right up my (rather girly) street. The tailored style allows them to be worn smart or casual depending what you choose to pair them with. A simple blouse with the sleeves rolled back always makes for an easy laid-back combination. Not such a bad buy really!

Do you manage to save for investment pieces or are you like me and you struggle to stay away from the high-street stores?

x x x

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So Long January // Plaid and Sparkles

I thought I'd sneak in a quick outfit post before January is up. This is one of my current 'go-to' outfits when I just can't be that bothered, which...I'll be honest, has been quite a large portion of January. It's just such a cold and dreary month, it makes me want to lay on my sofa and do little else. I'm quite happy to be seeing the back of it and hoping it's all up from here.

When I have had to do something, this oversized plaid shirt has been a comfy option that I've thrown on a few more times than I care to admit. Mine's from Uniqlo a few months back, but if you're after the same oversized style you could always just buy a men's plaid shirt. Currently, you'll mostly find me wearing mine with black leggings and a jacket or vest (like the pics). I reckon it's going to be slowly transitioned into my 'lazy spring wardrobe' with some skinny jeans and sparkly pumps, though. 

Plaid is one of those timeless things that works it's way in and out of fashion trends. It's casual and durable and although it's not the most feminine of prints (nothing very ladylike about lumberjacks is there!) if you contrast it with some sparkly accessories it can look fab! I'm partial to pairing mine with my gorgeous 'Audrey' necklace from EllandEmm on Etsy and a little arm candy too, of course!

Shirt - Uniqlo //  Leggings - Here  //  Biker boots - Here  //  Necklace - Here  //  Bag - Bally

Who else loves a plaid shirt for the casual easy option? How do you wear your plaid?


xxx



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