Pretty in pink

I wouldn't say I am the girliest person you could ever meet. In fact, up until a few years ago you would very rarely have seen me in a skirt. But now I like to feel feminin, some days more than others, and I think that splashing pink into an outfit can be just the way to do it. I've always felt that I have to be a bit careful - with long, wavy blonde hair sometimes pink can be a bit much but I think it's good to use it to highlight a look.

Today is a feminin day.

New York Colour - Midtown

A good place to start is with your nails. I don't know about you but I'm one of those people who really uses their hands to express themselves when talking. This had led to a few burns in the kitchen and things over time, but it also has its benefits. My hands are always moving and therefore where ever they move the pink moves with them. I think this is a great way of highlighting a look.

New York Colour is also a great make. It's not too expensive so perfect for any penniless students out there and it glides on beautifully.

Floral tights - Marks and Spencer

Today I have also used tights to bring pink into my outift. These were about £8 from Marks and Spencer and although I often resent spending that much money on tights, I think these ones were worth it. The sun's been hiding again over the last few days and unfortunately I've been feeling the need to cover up a bit again so these are ideal. They allow me to feel girly but warm - and the two do not always come hand in hand around this time of year. I love these litle pink flowers as well - perfect for spring.

Do you wear a lot of pink?

Sami xx

Saturday shopping.

Is there any better way to spend a Saturday? I literally 'went to town' in Basingstoke with my Mum and Grandma this weekend and came away with some wonderful finds.

After walking around Monsoon and Marks and Spencer with them I dragged them into H&M. I don't know about you but I always seem to fall in love with something in this store so it's the perfect spot for a bit of retail therapy. Here's what I came away with this week:

£29.99

I plan to bring the dress in at the waist with a beige belt and team it with my beige suede shoes for a night on the town! Unfortunately deadlines and exams mean that this probably won't be for a while but it is giving me something to look forwards to. It doesn't show so well in the photograph but this dress is covered in midnight blue lace flowers and hides all of those unwanted bumps and lumps perfectly. I can't wait to wear it out for the first time. 

£14.99 (in £10 off knitwear!)

Oh I do love a bargain. At just £15 this jumper is perfect for slobbing around casually and for teaming with my grey skirt, waist belt and tights for this weeks work placement. Well, that was my excuse for this buy anyway!

Dress - H&M

Cardigan - Topshop

Necklace - Topshop

Shoes - Jones Bootmaker

This was my outfit for today. I bought the H&M dress for £15.99 and my lovely Mum treated me to the Jones Bootmaker shoes which were way outside of my price range!

I spent the day walking along the beach with my family so this outfit was just ideal. I love the way that the dress has a dipping neckline with a pinched waist as this is perfect for my hourglass figure and it makes me feel effortlessly girly and summery. These aren't my usual colours but I really enjoyed wearing them so I think I will keep my eyes peeled for a few more brighter items.

And these shoes...well, they are my new favourite pair. They go with skinny jeans, skirts with tights, skirts without tights, shorts, dresses....everything! I know that this brogue look is in at the moment and it's a trend that I am particularly happy to participate in. I feel like I now have the perfect summer pair as the slightly more dolly shoe shape leaves my feet feeling much more elegant and (importantly) aired! As they are Jones Bootmaker's they are also made with wonderfully soft leather and are like slippers to wear. I am, once again, in love with a pair of shoes.

Did you buy anything nice this weekend?

Hope you all had a good one.

Sami xx

Primark bled me dry.

Hiii!

Sooo, this morning I spent more money than I really even have. Definitely going to have to budget on essentials now. Oops.

How on earth did I not realise how much good stuff Primark has at the moment?! I'm so glad I went on the Look website last night. After spotting a satchel that I just had to have, I dragged my housemate Sophie into town (well she didn't take much persuasion really) and got some absolute bargains. I'm sure you're already starting to realise that a bargain is one of my favourite things.

Disclaimer - Please excuse my extremely tired, lazy-eyed face - being a student is tiring stuff, y'know.

Jumpsuit - £13

Cardigan - £10

Boots - £19.99 from New Look

I've been looking for a floral jumpsuit that fits me well for ages and who would have thought that it was Primark that came out on top?! It comes in at the waist to give me the shape I need and isn't so long that it completely dwarfs me. BINGO. Aah the perils of being short. The cardigan's going to be just what I need to cover my shoulders until this damn country warms up a bit and it's so neutral that hopefully it will go with almost all of my wardrobe.

I am definitely having a floral stage. And apparently a sailor stage too...

High-waisted sailor shorts - £6 - Primark



AHOY! It's taken me a long time to feel comfortable in anything sailor-like...I don't really like the idea of feeling dressed up. But I really enjoy these. Just like the shorts from yesterday's entry they come in at the waist and float nicely over my problem area butt. I also think they're going to go wonderfully with my new Vestry shoes. Lovely jubbly.

I also went a little bit accessory mad.

 

Socks - £1.50 - Primark

Scarf - £4 - Primark

Cardigan - Marks and Spencer (Hand me down from Mum - thaaanks)

Satchel bag - £7 - Primark

Yes, this is the satchel bag! Absolutely love it. It might not be real leather or a designer brand but it is going to be so well used. My scarf and bag even went with today's outfit -

Cardigan - Marks and Spencer

Scarf - Primark

High-waisted demin shorts - Miss Selfridge

I really do love my Marks and Spark's cardy!

Such a successful day of shopping. Absolutely wiped out now. Probably should do some uni work I suppose...blogging already seems to come first! I have a feeling it's going to be super addictive.

I'll be back later to show you my housemate Sophie's leather-look skirt - she took the plunge and it looks amazing!

Sami xx