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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PRIMARK AND H&M HAUL

Hey gorgeous people. I did a bit of shopping again, oops! On Saturday I had a 'me day'. I had my fave sandwich (cheese & onion) sat on a bench then wondered off into H&M where I picked up one item featured here. Then I went to Costa for some tiffin and a cappuccino. OMG heaven!

I was in and out of a few shops, but the one that I spent the rest of my pennies in was Primark.

NAVY CHECK NIGHTSHIRT - MEDIUM (10/12) - £8

I have been after a shirt dress for some time, but I find that they are too short (even for short girls like me) or just too expensive. I can not see any obvious signs that this is a nightshirt and so I am going to wear it as a dress or long top with leggings.

5 PACK BLUE, OFF WHITE & GREY MARL SOCKS - SIZE 4-8 - £2.50

I thought I would get shades different from just black all the time, but that are still quite neutral. Cheap as chips for 5 pairs!

P.S. LOVE... THIS 4 PK FASHION NAIL FILES - 50P IN THE SALE

I love the coral and printed styles. I am hanging on to summer as long as I can.

PINK/SILVER GLITTER DOME CUP - £3

I like having a straw as I find it helps me to drink more throughout the day. I am a firm believer in water being one of the best things for our bodies.

WHITE CUBIC ZIRCONIA FRONT & BACK EARRINGS - £2

I have not tried this style of earring yet. These are great also because you can just wear the silver balls if you want to.

WHITE CUBIC ZIRCONIA NECKLACE - £2

I don't usually wear matching jewellery, but I had to pick this up too because I think it's great to team with simple tops for a little glisten to catch the eye.

H&M CORAL V NECK JUMPER - XS - £7 IN THE SALE

There was only an XS and lots of MED left which looked too big so I took a chance and it fits perfectly. Such a great shade to perk up any day and bring out the blue in my eyes.

DESPICABLE ME MINIONS BURNOUT CORAL T-SHIRT - 10 - £3 IN THE SALE

I think I will wear this as a PJ top, but still isn't it great. I know not everyone is a Minions fan, but they just make me happy :)

P.S. LOVE LIP LINER CRAYONS (L-R: 01, 02, 03 & 09) - £1 EACH

I have read good things about these lip liners from Primark and although I don't use lip liner that much I am hoping these will change that.

P.S. LOVE FOUNDATION STICK (LIGHT) - £2

I want to try this a face highlight rather than a foundation, but I may also use it as a concealer. It does also come in shades medium and dark, but I prefer an ash tone to contour with so I didn't get one of those.

ZIP THROUGH HOODED SWEATERS - BURGUNDY, OATMEAL & BLACK - 12 - £7 EACH

I wanted some casual sweaters that were easy to take on and off so these are perfect. The black is a staple shade and the burgundy which seems to be very popular at the moment is very much an autumnal shade. The oatmeal adds freshness to an outfit without being as bold and crisp as white. These feel so soft and have handy side pockets. They also come in many colours.

So that's everything lovelies. I hope you find something here you like. Share your Primark finds also in the comments below.

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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PRIMARK HAUL - SEPTEMBER 2015

Hey sweeties. I went shopping the other day with my Mum and picked up lots of goodies in PRIMARK that I know you will want to see.

KIDS BLING DIGITAL STEREO HEADPHONES - ONE SIZE - PINK - £7

At work I can listen to my I-Pod and I currently have in ear headphones which I find a little uncomfortable to wear for long periods. I saw that Primark have some foldable white over the head headphones, but then I saw these kids ones and just couldn't help myself. They are not fantastic quality, but they do cancel out quite a bit of noise. Plus I can pretend I am a DJ, ha ha.

WORK OUT X-BACK PADDED CROP TOPS - MEDIUM (10/12) - FUCHSIA, GREY MARL & TEAL - £4 EACH

Now I am not going to lie. I do not plan to work out in these although I do think they would be great to. I prefer wearing crop tops instead of bras at home for comfort with a bit of support. I love that these have adjustable straps and a crossover back which I think will really help with support also. They are nicely padded with cups that are full. By that I mean they fill the whole breast/cup area, but are removable. I love these shades and the Aztec/Tribal print.

SOFT TOUCH TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS - 12 - BLUSH & BLUE MARL - £4.50 EACH

I have been wanting to get some comfortable lounge pants/joggers to doss around in at home instead of wearing my PJ's. These soft touch trackies are perfect with their cuffed bottoms that can be rolled up too. I sized up on these as I find a lot of tracksuit bottoms especially in Primark are slim fit and I wanted a looser style.

WIDE RIB JUMPERS - 12 - IVORY, OLIVE & BLACK - £8 EACH

I know I will get a lot of wear out of these basic tops. They feel like real quality without being too heavy. I could wear them as tops or with something underneath such as a vest, bodycon top or a shirt. The sleeves come just below the elbow. I sized up in these too as I wanted them to skim over my body rather than cling so that layering is easier too. I wasn't sure about the oilve shade on me, but I don't have a shade like it in my wardrobe so I thought I'd give it a try. This does come in grey too, but they only had a size 16 left  :(

DESPICABLE ME MINIONS - GREY:

CUFFED LEG BOTTOMS - MEDIUM (10/12) - £7

SWEAT TOP - MEDIUM (10/12) £8

I could not resist these Minion pieces. They will make me happy every time I wear them. I love the expressions Minions have and these even have 'Bello' (Minion hello) on them. The bottoms are a little big, but if I sized down I am not sure if they would be a slimmer fit than I would like so I will stick with these.

A massive thanks to my Mum who treated me to this haul. It was a belated birthday present as she moved around that time and so gave a me few smaller bits back then in case anything got lost or packed away.

Let me know your great finds in Primark as I will be going there again with my friend next week. Yes there will most likely be another haul :)

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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XMAS GIFTS 2014

Hi everyone. I hope you are doing well in 2015 so far. I know I am really late putting this up, but for those interested here I have a post showing you the presents I received for Xmas that I am of course very grateful for.

This beauty stash was from my Mum, friends and my boyfriend's Mum. I am so pleased that my Mum got me the Soap & Glory hamper :)

Some essentials for the home, plus a voucher which I am yet to spend. There are some naughty treats too including my amazing Tassimo machine. If you love coffee then trust me when I say you need this in your life. I have only tried two flavours so far. The Cadbury's chocolate which my boyfriend loves and the Costa Cappuccino which I crave constantly now.

My boyfriend and I said we were going to buy things for the house this year instead of personal gifts as we need a tumble dryer etc. Exciting I know!

While out Xmas shopping I spotted this jumper in the Dorothy Perkins sale and I saw some lovely soft lounge bottoms in Next for him. We decided to get them for something small to open Xmas day and I thought it would be sweet even though we knew what we were getting.

However ...............

When going to pick up my Mum for Xmas my boyfriend asked me if I wanted to drive. I said that I didn't want to drive his car. 

Basically I haven't driven in over 10 years and only drove for a couple of months a short distance. This is because I realised I wanted and needed a house more at the time than a car so I saved.

Since moving out I have craved getting another car for convenience and I am sick of waiting for buses in the rubbish weather. Lets be honest also not everyone you ride with are shall we say nice people.

Anyway I do ramble on. I think its obvious what my boyfriend did ........

Yes there were tears instantly and yes I did drive to my Mum's house. 

I now have to get over the fear I currently have of driving alone as I have only driven so far with my boyfriend in the car. 

Even though I passed my test many years ago I don't have much experience and feel like a newbie driver again.

One of my goals this year is to be confident in driving and to actually enjoy it. Any words of encouragement or tips if you felt the same as a newbie driver would be greatly appreciated below.

If you hadn't already noticed I have named my little car Squirt :)

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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BONFIRE NIGHT DISCOUNT FASHION AT BOOHOO

Hi lovelies. How are you all doing? I hope you are not stuck out in this awful rain. 

With Bonfire Night approaching this Wednesday I thought it would be a good idea to put together my perfect 'Outfit Of The Night' from BOOHOO. They currently have a 15% discount code on everything which ends at midnight so check out my picks below :)

ABIGAIL AZTEC HOODED CHUCK ON COAT PINK

I love the effortless style of this coat. I used to have one like this in blue in my teen/grunge days. It's perfect for everyday and because it's not bright yet still has colour it's a great mix and match piece. The hoodie is great if you are not up for wearing a hat or carrying a brolly and the large pockets mean you don't need a bag.

LUCY DIP HEM FINE GAUGE TUNIC JUMPER GREY

Picking up from the grey tones in the coat with the same sort of marl effect this is a perfect accompaniment.

MILENA BASIC FLEECE LINED SUPERSOFT LEGGINGS BLACK

These basics will keep you warm throughout the A/W season.

ALICE FAUX FUR TRIM LACE UP BOOT BLACK

I love the faux fur detail for snuggly warm ankles. No sinking in the mud on bonfire night with these beauties.

CLAIRE MAGIC GLOVE BLACK

Lost your gloves from last year or found that they are a bit bobbly? These bargain £1 gloves are a one size fits all style that will go with any outfit and can be rolled up for easy storage in your pocket or handbag.

HARPER CHUNKY KNIT SCARF PLUM

I think this will pick up the pink/red tones in the coat well and what a gorgeous scarf for the season.

TINA NEON RIB SLOUCH BOYFRIEND BEANIE BLACK

This does come in a neon yellow shade, but I wanted the scarf to be the accessory that stood out and go with black basics for the hat and gloves.

So that's my Bonfire Night styling.

Let me know your picks for Bonfire Night outfits and the bargains you picked up in the BOOHOO SALE CODE ENJOY with 15% off EVERYTHING UNTIL MIDNIGHT so go, go, go!!

Images not my own.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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PRIMARK HAUL AUGUST

Hey everyone. I'm back with another post today of a PRIMARK haul. I haven't been shopping in what seems like forever. My last haul was in April I believe as I won a voucher. If only money really did grow on trees. Oh well enough rambling so here are my goodies.

BLACK CHUNKY LACE UP BROGUES £14.00

With A/W season winging it's way and me travelling to work by bus these are perfect to stop me hopefully slipping over in the rain and snow when running for my buses.

POCKET SHIRTS IN SHADES L-R (PURPLE, KHAKI, NAVY & WHITE) £8.00 EACH

Now these may not look too exciting, but trust me these are perfect for ladies like me who are shall we say well endowed on top and fear buttons popping on regular fit shirts. Primark bring these type of shirts back in time and time again and I will always by them. I usually wear a bodycon vest or top underneath as they are very see through. The sleeves can be rolled up or down. These ones are very long on me this time. Say about calf length at the longest point as they have a dipped hem so I could even put a bodycon dress underneath. I usually wear a size 10 in most items. These are very oversized so I bought them in a size 6 except the navy which is an 8 as there were no size 6 left in that shade.

GREY MID LENGTH CARDI £12.00

I already have this in black and love it. So simple and a great transition piece between seasons. Very 90's inspired too. I have this in a size 8. I have mine left open as a long cardi, but judge the size for yourself if you prefer it done up as above. This is calf length on me.

BLACK ID BRACELET CHAIN DETAIL FLATS £8.00

Sometimes i find that I am in between size 5 and 6 in Primark flats. These however fit me perfectly in a size 5 my usual size as are the lace up shoes too. These will mainly be for work, but will work with skinny jeans too.

GREY MARL (LEFT - FRONT VIEW) & BLACK (RIGHT - BACK VIEW) ZIP BACK JUMPERS £10.00 EACH

These are the perfect oversized, but not too oversized tops to pair with pretty much anything. They have a dipped hem at the back. The length is crutch/under the bum length. I think I will have to be careful with the zips on these though as they keep catching on the material. The quality of the material is great. Like something you would see in Zara. I bought these in size xs.

GREY MARL (LEFT) & BLACK (RIGHT) V NECK KNITS £5.00 EACH

As a cheaper alternative to the above zip tops you could go for these although the material is thinner and they look a bit less quality, but they are still soft and great for layering in A/W. They are v-neck front and back with a lower v at the front. I got these in a size 10 and now think I should have got sizes 8 or even 6. I can't be bothered to exchange them though for the price so I will tuck them into high waisted items instead.

I hope you have enjoyed this haul. let me know your Primark bargains in the comments below in case I missed something ;)

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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Haul: My Boohoo Bargains

Hey there cuties. I have done some more shopping, but at bargain prices so I don't feel too naughty ;) Here are my Boohoo purchases .......

Kadie Fisherman Jumper Dress in Left: Wine & Right: Black ~ £20.00 Each

These are really wearable easy to throw on items that will keep me warm. These did come in a range of four colours, but at the moment the only colours available are Black & Grey. I had a 20% of discount code so these ended up being £16.00 each. The wine shade is more burgundy than it appears in this photo.

Cleo Black Wet Look T-Shirt ~ £12.00

I have been umming and ahhing over whether or not to get this t-shirt for a while as I wasn't sure how it would look on. This looks very creased in this photo as it has been in a bag, but I actually don't mind the creased effect. You can see how it looks without the creasing in the link above. With the 20% off this was £9.60.

Ruby Black Tailored Dungarees ~ Reduced from £25.00 to £15.00

Now although these don't look super flattering here lying flat on my kitchen floor trust me when I say they look much better on. Check out the link above to see what I mean. These were already reduced in price and such a bargain for £15.00.

So that's it for this Boohoo haul. Let me know if you want to see any of these items in an outfit post. 

Have you found any bargains on Boohoo lately? If yes, let me know what you picked up in the comments below.

Love to you all

Lasula Boutique Event WIth Bloggers Love

Hi there gorgeous people. I hope you are all well and enjoying the weekend. Today I want to tell you about a fantastic fashion brand that I got to know a lot better on Thursday night at another great Bloggers Love event held at The Rose Club. The brand is Lasula Boutique.

WHO IS LASULA?

She is the flyest, coolest & most rocking fearless girl in town; she pulls together whatever suits her style or mood. She is inspired by unique, fun and detailed garments while being inspired by others.

THE CONCEPT

It’s genius! LASULA literally lives & breathes fashion - focused on buying, styling, designing, interpreting and shooting for the LASULA girl. It’s the latest hot spot online with so much energy yet effortless appeal - LASULA bring together a collection of detailed pieces you won’t find anywhere else. It’s simple; LASULA is inspired by all things inspirational; whether it’s the girl next door, a fashion blogger, lover, celebrity or friend. Open your mind, free your spirit and share her lust– her motto is simple “let’s inspire & be inspired!”

There were sweets treats for guests to enjoy. Raffle tickets for free drinks were also on offer.

The tunes that flowed at The Rose Club were right up my street. I loved the layout of the club itself. It was very open plan with low back booths so that it was easy to interact with others. The DJ both was placed at the heart of the club too.

Guests could choose a set of lashes from Eldora to be applied on the night. 

Brand Director Lata having some Eldora lashes applied. I loved Lata's jumpsuit which she looked stunning in. It will be available to purchase soon at Lasula Boutique too. We had a great chat as Lata welcomed me almost as soon as I arrived.

  

Lata with Natasha (left). Natasha is an intern at Lasula Boutique who was also lovely and really easy to talk to.

Host of the event Lewis-Duncan Weedon (far right) having fun with guests ........

...... and chatting with brand owners Lata & Sunny (centre).

I took some snaps of some clothing from Lasula Boutique that was on display for guests to view ........

As worn by Lewis-Duncan Weedon at the event.

And now onto the fashion show .............

TOWIE's Jessica Wright has been seen rocking this playsuit.

There were many items that I fell in love with. The sparkle of the dresses was amazing and I love the effect of the ruched leggings too.

The club was filled with goodie bags for guests to take home.

Here are the contents of my bag along with another set of lashes I chose from Eldora at the event.

Eldora have some fab lash designs which you can check out here!

When speaking with Lata at the event I was excited to hear that the ethos behind the Lasula Boutique brand is to be who you want to be by dressing how you want to dress. Lasula Boutique offer simple and more glamorous designs so that you can have the freedom to play with whatever fashion mood you are in that day or night. There is such a variety in the Lasula fashion range to appeal to many. This brand can be worn by anyone and everyone as well as celebs and bloggers. I love to people watch to see how outfits are styled up for inspiration and ideas. Lasula Boutique have everyone in mind with the pieces they offer. They provide you with fabulous fashion. All you have to do is style it up however you want. So the only question is are you a #LASULAGIRL ?

Be sure to check out lasula.co.uk and let me know in the comments below your favourite pieces from the Lasula range. 

Love to you all