Haul Post ~ Topshop, ASOS & more!

Here is a quick post featuring a few things I've bought over the past few months. Currently I am being a little quiet here on the blog, because unfortunately revision and dissertation writing has taken over my life in a very big way. I have a few more posts lined, but all I can say is I can't wait for my full time education to come to an end. My goodness!

Topshop
I would never usually spend this much on a hat or sunglasses but with the giftcard I got for Christmas I thought I would splash out, plus a 10% student discount! The hat is really big, it's taking some getting used to, but it's dramatic and I love it. Apparently I was going for big all over, these sunglasses are also massive, but the spilt oil effect is so pretty!
Big floppy hat, £28 (£25.20 with discount)
Extreme bug round sunglasses, £16 (£14.40 with discount)

ASOS
I bought these items during two of ASOS's wonderful sale. All of these items were on sale with an extra 15-20% off! Such bargaaaaiiinnns! I'm still super into velvet; hence two velvet dresses. You can't see but the plain black dress is midi - my first midi bodycon dress, it's hard to get these things to fit, but this one does! And the clear plastic belt goes perfectly with it. The Motel dress has the most beautiful irridescent sequins; someone said it looked like a dragonfly, so now it's my Dragonfly Dress. Lastly, it was a little pricey, but the Illustrated People top is so comfy I couldn't say no.
Motel Debby Dress in wave sequins, £19.20 (originally £55)
ASOS clear transparent perspex belt, £7.65 (originally £30)
ASOS '80s vintage velvet poloneck bodycon dress, £19.13 (originally £45)
Illustrated People 'Chaos' long sleeve crop top, £18.70 (originally £35)

Missguided

Fluffy powder blue jumper. Om nom nom! I love it! It's so so soft, and it goes perfectly with my black PVC skirt and yes, very pleased with this purchase. So 90s! I'm half tempted to buy the pastel pink version too! Apparently I'm really into long sleeved cropped tops at the moment.

Flafica eyelash knit long sleeve cropped jumper, £17.10

Etsy & Ebay

Treated myself to a couple of things off of Etsy. I'm so in love with keyholes in dress and tops (like this one), and I couldn't say no to this. I might dye it a different colour though - we'll see. I was lucky to get this gorgeous little skull necklace discounted because it was the first batch to be made - apparently it's flawed but I'll be damned if I can see where. I've been through a bit of a My Little Pony phase at the moment, spent far too much time trawling eBay and I found this perfect baby and made her mine. I intend to gradually adding to my collection; unfortuntely the ones I used to play with are in no condition to be displayed.
Airstream Adventure vintage peach keyhole dress, £18.38
Hysteria Machine partridge bird skull necklace, £5

G1 My Little Pony Kisscurl, £7.95

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London in Christmas Spirits ~ a haul post!

Last Wednesday I took a break from revision and took a trip up to London with the boyfriend (who will  onwardly be referred to as he). It turned out to be a very long but very wonderful 8 hours of travelling around various parts of Christmasy London so I'm glad I opted for comfort instead style that day. Everywhere was so beautiful and full of lights, especially the Southbank Christmas market which was just amazing. The photos are a bit all over the place today but it was hard to keep continuity.

Summary of What I Bought

Kurt Geiger, Primark, various stalls at the Southbank Christmas market. (doesn't the blouse look so creepy just lying there?)

Oxford & Regent Street - Things Purchased
Our first stop was Oxford/Regent street. Oh goodness, as always, the ultimate high street. I had made a list the night before so as to limit how many shops I visited (and therefore limit how much waiting he had to do, bless him). Also, on a side note I can't believe how many of some shops there were, I spotted at least four Accessorizes and H&Ms! Four! It seems just a little excessive.

My first purchase was from Kurt Geiger which is definitely not somewhere I'd normally go into, ever, but as an Elle subscriber I got a £25 gift card so I went to spend that baby up (with minimal spending on my behalf). It took a bit of browsing their sale section (because most of their full price stuff is way beyond my budget) until we spotted the faux fur (you can just about see it in the above summary photo in the bottom left hand corner) originally £60 down to £30 and it was a done deal, even though he would have preferred the red one I thought navy was a bit more versatile. It is so soft and luxurious and I love it.


(this is technically from Southbank but it's pretty so it doesn't matter)
 
My other purchases came from Primark. And HOLY MOTHER. It is untrue how busy it was in there. Like, genuinely scary. I think my local one is better e.g., more clothes, less people, win win. I don't think I'll be going back in there in a hurry, there should be a warning outside: Primark, Oxford Street - only for the most hardcore of bargain hunter. I am afraid to say I am not that hardcore.
First are my amazing glittery deer! I've been looking for a perfect pair, I found some in Next, Paperchase and BHS but these ones are far superior in size and price (£4 each)!

Then I got this lovely cream blouse for a tenner. Again, I'd been looking for the perfect floaty blouse but most of the dip-hem ones are too extreme, this one was just right and I loooove the tie, massive fan of pussy-bows is me. I also got a snood (which you can see in that top summary photo) which is so soft and thick, I was torn between that burgundy or a mustard one, but burgundy won.

Some Thoughts on Other Shops Visited:

New Look - same old, but still awesome, they have so many coats going so cheap at the moment, I almost felt an obligation to buy one.

Muji - never heard of it before but it's SUCH a cute shop! Simple, affordable, quirky, I just love it. I saw a really darling little snowflake stamp set but I didn't buy it...feel like maybe I should have.

Forever 21 - it was the first time I stepped into a Forever 21 store and I really liked the general feel, it was quite chill actually, considering it's on Oxford Street. There wasn't anything I particularly loved but I feel like their next seasons will probably pull me in.

Pull&Bear - never heard of these guys as well but really liked their stuff, it was like an edgy H&M. Also, nice prices.

Hamleys - we always visit Hamleys when we're in the area, it brings out the kids in us. My favourite level is the ground floor with all the adorable stuffed toys (and secretly I sort of love the girl's level too).

Southbank ~ the Christmas Market

Once we were done there it had gotten dark. I wish we'd taken more photos of the some of the shops, Selfridges, Debanhams and Boots all looked amazing and lit up, but we were in need of a break so we hopped on the tube to Embankment, crossed the bridge and went up to the terrace to chill, have a drink and stare in awe/anticipation at the Christmas market (that last bit might have been just me).
The market was just so perfect, like a series of little workshops from the North Pole selling all manner of lovely things. We wandered up and down and I found a lot of presents for people.

First this little leather notebook for a friend (it's lying on a fur scarf I got from Primark but returned, I wasn't crazy about it so it wasn't worth keeping). I love how authentic and real it feels.

Then this locket which is actually a clock when you open it. It came from a hut that was all £10 and £15 fob watches and watch necklaces, there were so many different kinds but this one is my favourite. Perfect gift for another friend, I think she's going to love it (I know I do).

Aren't these guys so cute!? The top I'm keeping for myself because it is just too cute and it makes me think of Christmas pudding with holly or misltoe on top. The others are perfect little presents and isn't the bag they came in so sweet?

Once we were done we grabbed a delicious Angus beef burger from one of the stalls and then some marshmallows dipped in chocolate from a  fountain but we wolfed it down too quickly to even think about taking a photo of it. All in all a wonderful day, even if I did wake up the next day with genuine muscle ache.

What are your favourite shops to visit in London?

As always all photos are taken by this guy.