EVERYTHING 5 POUNDS LACE HEM JUMPER

Hi there everyone. I hope you are all happy and healthy. It's been one heck of a week let me tell you, but now I am taking a bit of time for me to blog, get more organised at home and spend some time with my boyfriend as we have next week off together. I haven't been off work since January and I could tell I was burning out so yay!

I do love to browse EVERYTHING 5 POUNDS daily. I have found some great pieces during my shopping experiences with them. Sometimes I have received items that have been faulty, but they allow you to send them back for free. I have had items that didn't fit and I haven's sent them back because I would have to send them back paying for postage myself so if it's say just one item I don't usually bother. If you exchange items for whatever reason they then post the exchange items to you for free.

In this haul I exchanged 3 tops in different colours that I didn't like the feel of the material and knew I would never wear for this item that I bought in three shades.

LACE HEM JUMPER (WHITE, BEIGE & BLACK)

I love the style of this piece as it gives the effect of a lace top poking out from underneath the jumper. It's quite simple and can be worn with anything to add a pretty girly touch of lace. Because the jumper is singular in colour it doesn't add too much fuss to the piece and means it's so versatile to add to so many outfits. Although we are currently finally having a nice bit of summer this is the UK so I am sure these will come in handy at cooler times. If not they are great staple keepers for A/W. This jumper also comes in shades of pink, cream and grey. I think the grey and beige might be mixed up on the website so bear that in mind if you order either of these shades.

Let me know your recommendations from the EVERYTHING 5 POUNDS website in the comments below.

Images not my own.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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LACE MAXI SKIRT - £5

Hi loves! I have been finding some bargains online recently and although I won't bother showing you the items that have sold out I must share with you this fantastic lace maxi skirt that I picked up.

LACE MAXI SKIRT

I am between 5ft 2/3" with very pale skin. I hate wearing skirts without tights, but tights give me a belly ache (IBS issues) and I am not a massive fan of fake tan. I thought I would give this problem solver skirt a try in the shades black and cream. 

I love the length. It falls just above the floor with some chunky shoes that I ordered from E5P (no longer available, sorry).

I get the illusion of showing some leg without actually having to do so and I can walk in comfort. 

The underlay skirt is a great length. Because I loved this piece so much I had to order it in coral too. 

I am usually a size 10 sometimes 12 so the medium (10/12) fits me perfectly. 

I think it will work great with fitted tops at night and slouchy jumpers half tucked in for a more casual day look.

Let me know what you think of this bargain in the comments below. There is only a size medium left in the black so hurry if you want it now!

Images not my own.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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RIBBED TRIM ROLL NECK JUMPERS - EVERYTHING 5 POUNDS

Hi lovelies. I have been throwing away a few jumpers recently that have gone a bit bobbly or have holes in so I needed to replace them. I found these bargain beauties at EVERYTHING 5 POUNDS.

RIBBED TRIM ROLL NECK JUMPERS

They are really easy to wear no brainer pieces to keep you warm, but looking chic throughout the A/W season.

I picked them up in 5 shades, but there are only the shades black, pink and purple left so hurry if you want them too.

Plus there is free UK standard delivery at the moment if you buy 5 or more items!

Have you picked up any bargain A/W pieces yet? Let me know your fabulous finds in the comments below.

Image not my own.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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EVERYTHING 5 POUNDS TIMBERLAND BOOT DUPES

Hi sweet peas. I feel like time is flying by like most of you I guess with people mentioning the A/W season already. The other day I noticed these boots on EVERYTHING5POUNDS and snapped them up in shades of camel and nero (black).

WOMENS TRACK SOLE BOOTS

These feel so comfy and I think will be perfect for the winter months. Unfortunately they are only available now in the shade Tortora (brown) and a size 3. So if they up are your street and the right size order now as they are obviously very popular.

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Love to you all

Vicky xx

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EVERYTHING 5 POUNDS MASSIVE SUMMER HAUL

Hello lovelies. I am back with another bargainous haul as promised, but things are selling out fast so check out my Everything 5 Pounds summer picks below.

LEFT: TROPICAL FLEUR PRINT MAXI DRESS BLUE

RIGHT: EMPIRE LINE MAXI DRESS GREY

LEFT: MIX PRINT MAXI DRESS MULTI

RIGHT: FLORAL PRINT MULTI COLOUR MAXI DRESS

Two prints of the same style got deleted somehow from my computer, but I will link them here:

BRUSHED FLEUR PATTERN MAXI DRESS MULTI

EMPIRE CONTRAST FLORAL MAXI DRESS GREEN/BEIGE

One was missing from my order too which will be sent on to me hopefully:

BRIGHT FLORAL MAXI DRESS MULTI

I really struggle with picking up maxi dresses as I am just about 5ft 3 inches tall. I chose these designs as they are the perfect length for me even in flats. Do check out the lengths in this style of maxi though when browsing as some are longer than the ones I have chosen and some measure from shoulder to hem or centre of back to hem. Each of these maxi dresses have light padding which I would actually prefer not to have as they don't fill the whole cup and are not removable. The straps are adjustable though.

ROSE PRINT CROCHET INSERT DRESS L-R: CREAM/MULTI, PEACH/MULTI & BLACK MULTI

This dress is just gorgeous. It swings a little as you move which makes it all the more girly. The crochet insert doesn't really show off much flesh at all if that's something that would worry you. These straps are adjustable. I am so glad I picked these up.

TIE UP SHEER BEACH COVER UP: L-R BLUE, STONE & BLACK

These are obviously great for the beach or poolside, but I just wanted them as lightweight cardigan alternatives for the summer. They look great tied up or left open.

LEFT: OLIVE ELASTIC JOGGERS

RIGHT: BLACK ELASTICATED JOGGERS

These joggers are great for that smart casual summer option to wear with heels or summer sandals. Because they have the cuffed bottoms they will look great with both.

So that's it for my superb Everything 5 Pounds haul. I hope you find something you like here lovelies and happy shopping!

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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EVERYTHING5POUNDS PLATFORM SHOES HAUL

Hey loves. I hope you are all having a great weekend.

Recently I made an order at everything5pounds and I am very pleased that I managed find these shoes just in time for the spring/summer season.

PLATFORM SLIP-ONS (L-R: LACHS, BLACK, MINT & KHAKI)

I have the same problem every spring/summer season where I try to find shoes that do not rub, cover my toes and are not winter boots. On my left foot I used to have an ingrown toe nail and now it never grows full length. Sorry if that's TMI, but it's not grosse or anything. I just don't feel like my feet are pretty enough because of it to wear open toe shoes as it's pointless me painting my toe nails.

Anyway these platform shoes I thought would be great for every day wear. I bought all four shades so that I have neutrals and a couple of colour options for the season. At £5 a pair why not eh?

I am usually a size 5, but when I received my original order they were definitely more like a size 4 as I measured them against my own shoes. I re-ordered these in a 6 and although they are a tiny bit big at the sides I am hoping that they will fit better in the warmer weather as my feet will probably swell a bit. Ooh this is a sexy post I know.

If these shoes are your style grab them now before they sell out here. Just remember to size up!

Let me know your spring/summer great shoe finds in the comments below. Especially ones that cover the toes :)

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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OUTFIT IDEAS: VALENTINE'S DAY / NIGHT

Hi lovelies and welcome to my blog. Valentine's Day is a bit Marmite for some people whether single or not. 

Me and my boyfriend are planning to spend time together at home which suits us both. I am very happy to pour myself a drink while he cooks me a meal ;)

Anyway whatever your plans this year why not make yourself feel special. I have put together a couple of outfits to hopefully inspire you for that special date or girls night out!

I love this Carrie Bradshaw style. This amazing Anna dress was gifted to me by ADORE BOUTIQUE.

This gorgeous Pimlico Pouch from NADIA MINKOFF is the perfect accessory for Valentine's Day with it's red hue and on trend laser cut detailing. This was also a gift to me from Nadia.

The bolero is from Only which is a great piece to cover my arms and shoulders while adding a little shimmer.

I can't remember where my heart/arrow necklace and love ring were from, but the love rings are very popular so I am sure you can find them easily online.

My faithful boots are from Dorothy Perkins which I love to wear with feminine styles to give them a more edgy look.

If you want to go full on here I am sexy the sweetheart neckline on this dress really gives you that impact in this bold pink shade. The sequin embellishment on the cut out back is extra special for that added something. I have this in black which I wore a few weeks ago. The ruching is great to hide problem areas while giving you a va-va voom hourglass shape. I got this at Everything 5 Pounds where I have found many great bargains. This shade appears to be sold out, but there are four other alternate shades here.

The earrings are cute from Bank and match well with the dress. I can't remember where my cupid necklace was from.

The quilted bag I bought at The Clothes Show many years ago.

The black bolero was from Primark.

These heels are perfect for giving you height and are actually very comfortable. They are also from Everything 5 Pounds and appear to be sold out, but they have amazing alternatives in their footwear section here.

Within my jewellery collection I also found these other pieces which I think could also be worn with these outfits.

The I ❤ ME studs are from Accessorize. The L O V E rings came in a set I think from Dorothy Perkins. I sometimes wear the V on it's own as my initial. The two bottom left rings were presents from my boyfriend. I can't remember where the rest is from.

I have not added links for all items as I bought them quite a while ago. They are featured for ideas to wear.

I hope you enjoyed this post. Have a great Valentine's Day/Night wherever and whoever you are with.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

EVERYTHING 5 POUNDS HAUL

Hi lovelies and Happy Saturday! Apologies for not blogging much last week, but life took over and now I am catching up with myself thank goodness.

Today I have a haul to show you from a brand that I frequently shop at everything5pounds.

EMBELLISHED NECKLINE PEPLUM TOP

The quality and fit of this top is fantastic. The material is not flimsy and thin. It has a lovely structure that is very comfortable and smooths over the body. The peplum feature kicks out at the right place and is very flattering. The chain is detachable so you could add your own to change it up. I bought this in a size 10/medium.

ZIP DETAIL TREGGINGS

These again have a slight thickness to them giving a quality feel. The piping, faux zip pockets and cuff bottom details add that little something more for a legging/trouser hybrid that can be worn casually or more formal. I would actually pair them with the top above. The zips are slightly unaligned which is perhaps why they are available for £5, but I don't actually mind that and see this as an added feature. Unfortunately these are no longer available in black, but you can buy them in a gorgeous mint shade. If I were to buy another pair I may size down as they are just a little big. It depends how you would like to wear them. I bought a size 10/medium.

RUCHED HEM LEISURE TROUSERS

I love the monochrome tribal print of these trousers and the ruched gather at the bottom of the legs. They have small pockets either side. These are an easy trouser to wear for work and play. They will go well with black or white tops, footwear and accessories. I bought these in a size 10. I am sorry that they are no longer available, but I will link here the trousers & leggings section so that you can check out some other fab designs.

everything5pounds update their site daily with new pieces. If you sign up to their free newsletter you can be updated on their new stock. For affordable great finds like these I make sure I check out the site every day.

Let me know your favourite pieces from this post in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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Outfit Of The Night: Black Lace Dress

Hi there my loveable readers. I hope you are having fun this Saturday night. The weekend is flying by and I need to get my blogging groove on so here is tonight's post.

Recently I attended a blog event and this is the outfit I wore ........

Dress ~ Everything 5 Pounds

Watch ~ Emporio Armani

Shoes, Tights & Eyeliner Pen ~ Primark

I loved this Victorian style babydoll dress so much that before I left that evening I ordered the white one too. Unfortunately this style is no longer available, but there are always great bargains on the E5P website so check it out here!

Link me up with your latest looks and outfit posts in the comments below.

Love to you all

Everything 5 Pounds Style To Win OOTD: Floral Babydoll Dress

Hi lovelies. What have you been getting up to today? I have been out in my garden taking photos for another outfit post. I am still new to this so I hope you like it.

E5P Floral Pattern Shirred Chiffon Tunic White

This tunic dress I found in the tops section. It is worn on the model as a dress and I have just ordered two more in the dress section of the same style which have a different pattern and colours. This comes in one size to fit 8-12. I would prefer it a little more fitted on top, but the loose style adds to the babydoll feel. The sleeves are elasticated and do not cling at all. This is lined so no underwear is on show. I am comfortable with the length, but I am not very tall so this is ideal for me.

E5P Velour Ankle Strap & Peep Toe Shoes Black 

These fit really well and are a good height. The platform heel feels sturdy and the ankle strap gives extra security. Great for those like me that don't usually wear heels. These will be such a staple shoe for lots of outfits.

New Look Suspender Tights

I think these add a cheeky touch to this outfit. They are sexy without being full on.

I am posting an entry to Everything 5 Pounds to win £100 to spend on their website. The E5P team will shortlist 10 entries to post on Facebook. There will be a poll between 22nd-29th August and the photo with the most likes/votes wins. All blogger entries must be in by 20th August. Good luck if you wish to enter, link!

What are your favourite pieces that you have purchased from E5P? Do you have OOTD posts that you wish to share with E5P pieces included? Let me know with blog posts links in the comments below.

Love to you all

 

Bargain Fashion Websites

Hey there my loves. What are you all up to on this fine Saturday? I haven't had much time to blog this week so I really wanted to sit down today and get into writing some posts. 

I have been approached by fashionvouchers.com to take part in their fashion blogger competition. The idea of this post is to tell you about the best fashion websites I have found for inexpensive shopping. The bargain shopper in me is very happy to share these with you. There are many websites I have come across and these are a variety that I have actually purchased from and/or written reviews for. They are in no particular order.

missguided.co.uk

A firm favourite of many females, especially bloggers. This website has such a cool vibe that just makes you want to be the girls in the adverts strutting around in their sexy outfits. Missguided has lots of on trend items. There are some simple separates, but a lot of va va voom pieces too. I would certainly look here for a night out dress. There is usually a very good sale on too. At the moment they have one for up to 50% off and they offer free delivery quite frequently. Here are two items I found in their sale.

 Ulani Knitted Stud Trucker Cap, £8.99

I have a thing for studs. This is an easy to throw on head piece to vamp up even the most plain outfit. Great to hide greasy roots too. I would wear this with skinny sweat pants, a cropped t-shirt and high top wedge trainers. Alternatively, a neon bodycon dress and peep toe ankle boots would work well.

Leather Collar Tartan Skater Dress, £14.99

Cute and fun, but the leather collar adds an edge. Sleeves rolled up or down. Open as many buttons at the front as you please or keep it prim as in this photo. Various belts would change this look easily too. I would style this up with a satchel, black over the knee socks and clunky ankle strap shoes.

boohoo.com

This is somewhere I shop a lot. There is always something on this site that catches my eye. You can find my most recent purchases in this post, link. There are always great reductions on this site, but even without the sales there are some very inexpensive pieces that still look on fashionable and are good quality. They currently have an up to 75% off sale. Three more fabulous sale finds.

Faye Cross Over Back Detail Maxi Dress, £12.00

This is such an elegant piece. It's sexy, yet understated. I would wear it as in the photo with a dainty necklace or reverse it with the cross over at the front and wear a bright bandeau underneath for 2 dresses in 1. 

Lola Solid Colour Latina Tie Front Dress, £15.00

This is a great dress for any occasion. It has that sexy plunging neckline with a little cut out detail for those shy of exposing too much flesh. I would wear this with a gold chain choker and black flats with gold embellishment.

 

Tia Slit Shoulder Tie Dye Sweat Dress, £10.00 

I would actually cut out the middle section of the arm slits to make one open hole on each arm. I think this dress would look great too if spiked studs were added around the chest and arm areas. I would wear this with a baseball cap, converse and a rucksack.

karmaclothing.co.uk

Affordable doesn't even cover it. Bargain items are to be had here. You can view the cheap disco pants I purchased from them in this post, link. They too have a mid season sale on right now. Here are the leggings I love on the site at the moment.

  
KarmaClothing Black Pink Barbie Doll Print Leggings, £6.99

I know these will not be to everyone's taste, but I just love them. They are so fun and who doesn't love Barbie? I can see these with a plain black sweat top and high top trainers.

KarmaClothing Black Gold Stud Cross Side Panel Ankle Length Leggings, £11.99

I would wear these with black cut out heel lace up ankle boots and a slashed white t-shirt tied up at one side to show off the cross detail.

everything5pounds.com

I recently wrote a guest blog post for this website as the fashion is beyond affordable. True value for money. I have made an order with them recently and I am very happy. This blog post will be coming up soon. To view their blog check out this link. It's like a sale everyday with this website as it's already so cheap, but not in quality looking at the pieces I have ordered. They do have lots of competitions like Win A Wardrobe which is drawn weekly. The shoes capture me every time on this site.

Skull Bow & T-Bar Velour Shoes, £5.00

  

These are so cool. I would wear these with dresses, disco pants, jeans. Anything and everything really. Love, love, love!

Small Wedge Simple Faux Leather Flats, £5.00 

These would be perfect for shopping days where a colour pop is needed, especially in the summer. Blue skinny jeans, a white fitted t-shirt and red lipstick to match is all I would need for this look.

fdavenue.com

Although I haven't actually ordered anything from this site yet myself I recently reviewed one of their dresses in this blog post, link. This gave me the opportunity to be introduced to the site and find some really affordable pieces that I like. They currently have an up to 50% off sale.

Chiffon Wrap Over Playsuit In Mocha, £13.99

This piece can easily be accessorised and made to look very expensive. A gold choker and matching gold cuff would would work perfectly here accompanied by cream heels and a cream clutch.

Black Gipsy Mock Ribbed Over Knee Tights, £6.99 

These would sexy up any outfit. For a playful look I would wear these with dungaree shorts or a skater skirt with braces. Either look I would team with chunky heels and a cropped t-shirt.

asos.com

I love to scan through the pages of the asos website as there are some adorable items on there. The only fault I can say with this site is that there are so many pieces that I like and I want them all. I know that this is a very popular place to shop and I can definitely see why. Asos caters for all genders, ages and styles. There are many items on the site that appeal to me which is why I never tire of looking through the site. There is currently an up to 70% off sale too.

 

 ASOS Skater Dress With Slash Neck And Short Sleeves, £20.00

This could be such a changeable dress for day or night. Black peep toe wedges, white over the knee socks and a black bowler hat for day or a cream belt and cream court shoes for the evening.

 Glamorous Pinafore Dress In Tartan, £25.00

I would go full on school girl with this look. A white fitted shirt done all the way up with a black ribbon tie, ribbed long socks and platform shoes. Glasses would add to the look also.

I am glad that I now know about fashionvouchers.com too as it is such a useful shopping tool to assist in finding the best fashion deals out there. 

So where do you find your most affordable fashion bargains online? Do you use sites like fashionvouchers.com to find the best sites to shop on at that time? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all