A Small Primark Haul - June 2016 Edition - Clothes, Shoes And Jewellery

Sometimes I really think I should start taking my own advice. It seems as though I'm very good at telling other people what to do, but then I go out and do completely the opposite. Case in point - I'm always telling my Godparents not to go shopping and not to go into Primark when the kids are off school, so what did I do a fortnight ago? I went to Primark of course! The trip was a disaster, it was hot, stupidly busy, and the renovations in the Intu Metrocentre branch meant that there was only one  set of tills open. Needless to say I took one look, dumped my basket and walked straight back out of the door!

It was a total nightmare but I still wanted to have a look round Primark, so on Wednesday I headed back in Intu Metrocentre to get my Primark fix. The store is still a nightmare due to the expansion, and if anything it was actually hotter this time round but thankfully it was a lot quieter, and I was able to have a proper look around.

Unfortunately clothing wise it was another one of those disheartening Primark trips, I had no real reason to buy anything overtly summery and most of the things that I did like just didn't look right or they just didn't seem to be available in any of the larger sizes :( I did pick up a pair of my favourite indigo jeggings which were still on special at just £6 - I virtually live in these things and they are just so comfy but they have the look and the feel of a skinny jean. I thought clothing wise that, that would be that but then I saw this stripey top.

I know fashion experts always say that horizontal stripes can make you look bigger, but I love the look and so what if I look a bit curvier. I love a Breton style stripe, and the thin very dark, navy blue stripe, gives this top a real nautical look.

This over sized t-shirt is made of a slightly textures slubby style fabric, and it would be lovely and super wearable on it own, but what attracted me to this one is the crochet detail on the cuffs and on the front hem. The slubby fabric is overlaid with a white crocheted diamond pattern which I think adds a bit of extra interest. This top also came in a variety of plain colours and it was only £4, personally though I love the stripes, and this top will be fab with my indigo jeggings and either my navy or my white Converse.

Next up shoes, and boy do Primark have some nice ones in at the moment - from knee high gladiators, to strappy sandals, trainer styles, canvas pumps, and flip flops, I really do think that have something for everyone. The first thing that I looked at was the flip flops - by rights I probably should have walked away and looked at something else, I probably have more pairs of flip flops than the average shoe shop, and since I'm not going abroad this year the opportunities to wear them will be limited, but I didn't and I added this pretty pair to my basket.

You know me I love a bow, and this super cute pair, of blush, nude toe thongs have the cutest little filigree, gold tone bow on the strap. They were only £3 and they come in loads of other different colours and patterns.

Although this is definitely going to be the years where I try and ingratiate myself with high heels again, I do love a ballet pump, and for the price, Primark's are as good as anyone elses, These tan ones though are a little bit different to anything else that I have in my shoe collection.

In the basic, flat ballet pump style with a partially open toe, the body of the shoe is almost woven together, in a slashed and criss cross design, I think these are really unusual, the fit is really generous and they have a soft padded sole, for extra comfort. I think they also come in black and these shoes were just £6.

I've been buying quite a bit of jewellery lately some of which you'll see in my upcoming May favourites video (and if you're observant the video to accompany this post!), but I couldn't resist having a look at the newly relocated jewellery section and picking up a few simple pieces.

I really should stop buying rings, although I'm trying really hard to wear more of my jewellery this year I just don't seem to be wearing rings as often as I should, this one though called out to me. I love the cage style design that seems to be everywhere at the moment, and I also loved the slightly irregular shape of the stone, and of course that the stone, looks as though it's embedded with glitter. I really liked this and it was only £2.

The final thing that I got was a necklace - It's very rare to see me without a necklace at the moment, and I'm loving wearing a variety of different types of necklace. I've worn quite a lot of chunky pieces but I've been wearing the odd more delicate piece, and this one will fit the bill perfectly.

These disc style necklaces are very fashionable at the moment, as are spinning necklace, and this one combines both of these trends in one. It comes on a fine gold tone chain, and the pendant is a spinning disc, one side is in a white, almost faux mother of pearl tone and the other size is in a plain, polished gold tone, which is outlined with tiny, clear crystals. I love the fact that you can get two different looks from the one piece and I also love the fact that it was just £2.

Please, please, please have a little watch of the accompanying video that you can see below and via this link if you're on a mobile device. You can listen to me ramble and talk a little bit more about of things that I've mentioned in this post, or can you?



Urgh why do I always do this, I filmed the video then I found something else in the bottom of the big that I'd forgotten to mention - this pretty nail polish!

I'd initially gone to see if the new beauty range was in store, and surprise, surprise it wasn't but I saw this nail varnish and it just screamed Louise. I love, love, love my daisies, and the pretty pink, polish that was just £1.50, came with a little pot of pink, and lilac daisies, to fulfil all of your festival and floral, nail art fantasies. If flowers aren't your thing though Primark have several other nail bits and bob in at the minute containing everything from Superman and Batman decals, to jewels, glittery top coats, gel effect polishes and a whole new range of false nails.

I didn't really see anything though this time round that I thought I must go back and get that so it might be a little while before my next Primark trip but you never say never do you. If you have any questions on anything that I've bought please let me know and if you've posted a Primark haul either on your blog, You Tube or even Instagram then leave me your links and user names below xx

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OOTD - In The Nude

Well I made it out of the house for once ;) my mum had a hospital appointment this afternoon so we had a little drive around the north east. My mum's hospital appointment was in Washington - her consultant was really pleased with her progress but she does have some swelling in one of her legs which may need antibiotics but everything is looking good ;) We then headed towards Durham and went to Sainsburys - I was really surprised actually how good the clothes selection was I was really tempted by a few bits but I stayed strong, then we went to Boots on the retail park which was a different story whoops a diddle - more on that to come ;) Anyway I quite liked my outfit today it was quite simple but I think the accessories really made it x





Today I Wore

Indigo Jeggings - ASOS
Longline Nude Vest - Top Shop
Stud and Ruffle Detail Nude Pumps - Primark
Nude Quilted Chain Bag - ASOS
Pale Pink Stone and Faux Pearl Chandelier Earrings - Primark
Pastel Floral and Butterfly Ring - Boots

Shopping Trip :)

Well I made it to the Metro Centre yesterday - sorry the post is late but I really was beyond exhausted last night and I'm still in a bit of pain today - with ME every positive is followed by a negative :( Still I had a nice day (despite the kids still being off argh) and spent just under £20 of my own money and also some of the funds kindly donated by my mummy :) I also got some other stuff which my mum is putting aside for my birthday next month :) Anyway with my own money I picked up a few bits -from Superdrug I got the new Collection 2000 Mascara Big Fake False Lash Effect

Fingers crossed it performs better than the last Collection 2000 one I tried - the tube is certainly more streamlined but I'll let you know what I think x I also got a free liquid eyeliner with it but I don't use it so I'll be passing this on ;)
I also went to Lush and picked up some Tea Tree Water and a Space Girl Ballistic (this smells gorgeous it's been in my room overnight and wow!) - I also handed over 5empty black pots and got a free Cupcake Face Mask - freebie :)

My next stop was Accessorize :) I'm sorry I can't get a decent picture of this but it was a wishlist item - a tiny little Statue of Liberty and an I Heart NY on a thin gold tone chain

These little bits came to just under my £20 limit for the day but I did dabble a bit with my Boots advantage card and picked up this - my hyped, much talked about and now much loved the new Revlon Lipgloss in 150 Peach Petal - thank you Boots points - free lipgloss :)

The rest of my bits were paid for by my amazing mummy love her lots and lots xx and a rather useless checkout assistant in Primark more on that later ;)
Anyway I'd wanted this bag for a while initially in black but when I saw it in the lovely summer cream - I had to have it

I also got this lovely nude /blush petal top


This floral vest / dress


This gorgeous floaty blush top

These sandals which I've seen on lots of blogs and you tube hauls


and these super cute bow pumps


I also got some other things but it wasn't till I got home and checked my receipt that I realised I hadn't been charged for them!!! To be honest I wasn't surprised the lad on the till just grunted and was too busy talking to his mate on the next checkout - their loss!
Anyway I got these nude stud pumps


and this cute Love pendant that I know a few bloggers have.

I was desperately looking for the lovely Primark ring that the lovely Topshop Princess has but alas I couldn't find it :( If anyone sees it in a large I would be eternally grateful if you could pick me one up I would of course reimburse you for costs x
I also got some not so interesting bits including this months Hello Kitty magazine with a free comb and mirror ;), some razors and these

Galaxy Counters - faint - these were the sweet of my very early childhood large ish chocolate buttons that used to be in white packet with animals on - anyway due to pressure from the Facebook group Galaxy have reintroduced them although they are no longer in the cute packaging I remember :(

Next Sale Goodies

As a Next directory customer I got a VIP invite to the Next online sale so on the Tuesday before Christmas I spent a good hour trailing through all the Next sales listings. I must admit I am not always the biggest fan of Next but I do think they are gradually getting there design wise and in the past few years I have picked up a few nice bits (excuse the crappy pics the light is pants today)

Typically of Next though everything always comes separately :(


First of all I got this dress - which is probably more of a summery one - it's a really nice floral and polka dot pattern on dusky blue background with a cutaway detail at the back and a back tie :)(apologies this is a pic of the back of the dress don't know where the other one got too)



I also picked up this black/grey/white tissue print tunic. It's kind of looks a bit like a tie dye print which I love - I got it in tall so it will be nice and long over leggings, skinnys or jeggings


I also picked up this necklace pattern t-shirt - I already have a similar one in black - this one will show less cat hair lol:)


and this multi chain charm necklace


My favourite bit of my sale haul though are these babies - they are a gorgeous black patent and the gold hardware is exactly the same tone as the hardware of my Christmas bag :)

I also got a cute pink diamante piggy bank for my piggy collection, and some Miffy bunny underwear, black ribbed polo neck and some Zebra slipper socks :)

Birthday Goodies

Eek as you may know it was my birthday yesterday - eek I officially in my 30's now, not just plain old 30 :( Anyways I got some lovely pressies, so I thought I'd show you some of the best :)

From my mum I got some lovely bits including this gorgeous brass Daisy necklace by Peaches Geldof for Made

Some Marc Jacobs Daisy Blooms perfume which came with the cute stickers (which I have already used ;) ) and a free tote bag :)

A gorgeous OPI gift set :)

This super cute make up palette in luscious greens from By Lauren Luke - Lauren is popular you tube make up guru Panacea81, and she has just launched her own collection. This gorgeous palette contains everything you need to create a full look - eyeshadow, cream liner, blush, lipsticks and eye primer / concealer - the colours are gorgeous and so fresh and spring like -I am especially loving the blush and lip shades


I also got some other fashion and beauty bits including some nude ballet pumps from Primark, a gorgeous crystal anchor t-shirt from Zara and a Body Shop Shimmering Plum gift set (so, so happy about this - why do they always discontinue things I love) :)