The Shopping Edit | May 2013

Here's a round-up of what I bought in May, I've been a busy little bee. If you want to know why I set a Clothes Budget, read this post here!

1. White Skinny Jeans - Dorothy Perkins £17 (Sale)

 Clockwise from the top: 2. Paul Costello Bag - TK Maxx £69.99, 3. Leopard Print Flats - George@ASDA £10, 4. Turquoise Bracelet - H&M £4.99, 5. Nude Leather Belt - TK Maxx £7.99, 6.Printed Silk Clutch Bag - Dorothy Perkins £16 (Sale)

Top to Bottom: 7.  Black Vest Top - H&M £3.99, 8. White Vest Top - M&S £9.50, 9. Mint Long-Sleeved Top - H&M £7.99

10. Top with Neon Lace Detail - Warehouse £12 (Sale)

11. White Shirt - Zara £25.99

12. Black Blazer - Zara £49.99

13. Scarf - Pomegranate (Boutique Shop) £15

1. The White Jeans were a total bargain, and whilst they're not the highest quality (you definitely need to wear "nude" knickers underneath!) they're great for summer styling. 

2. My favourite May purchase! My Paul Costelloe bag.....he's a beauty. Made from the most beautiful leather and it's a really gorgeous coral colour, I'm in love! 

3. These Leopard Print Flats were a complete bargain from ASDA, I've had lots of compliments on them already and they're actually really comfy!

4. I loved the look of this bracelet, it's colourful and the stones give it a laid-back summer vibe. However, on getting it home I can't actually do it up myself as it's really small! 

5. This belt is real leather and made in the UK. It goes with absolutely everything too.

6. I really like the fun print of this classic clutch bag, and all the different colours means it goes with a lot of my summer outfits.

7 & 8. I always need decent quality vest tops to layer with. When my old ones get tatty I use them for pyjamas! I spent more on the white one because I really liked the quality of the fabric.

9. Long sleeved tee - minty green, soft and comfy. What's not to like?

10. This top has photographed really weirdly! The neon-lace detail is actually more pink than orange. It makes a simple top a bit more interesting and it was a bargain in the Warehouse sale.

11. This white shirt looks so lovely on, it fits in all the right places, and because it's sheer is perfect for summer days.

12. I already have a black blazer (who doesn't?), but mine is more structured and feels too formal for summer. This ones fits really nicely and can be dressed up or down.

13. I bought this scarf on a whim from a lovely little boutique shop in Clifton Village. It's always good to keep a pretty scarf in your bag in the UK - you never when the weather might take a turn for the worst!

This month's total is £250.42. Pretty much bang on budget, and I'm really pleased with all of my goodies!

These are a few of my favourite things...... April 2012.

I'm back!!! And I can't quite believe how terrible the weather has been since I landed, I definitely did NOT bring the sunshine home with me!


This is a little bit late due to the holiday but, here is what I bought in April!

Pink Roxy Ski Pants c/o Ski Lodge, £49.99 (Sale)
A bit of a random purchase given the time of year but I just fell in love with the bright colour and thought they would look great with a black or white ski-jacket. Can't wait to wear these on the slopes later in the year!!

Blush Pink Shirt, Code c/o TK Maxx, £16.99
A great spring staple for layering with a white vest top underneath and a jacket over the top. I love the cute little mother-of-pearl finish to the buttons.

Black Top, Topshop £15
Just a simple top for layering under a jacket on a night out. I like the scalloped edge detail and the fact that it doesn't "cling".

Navy Jacket, New Look £24.99
I've worn this navy jacket so many times already, it goes with EVERYTHING! 

Blue Vest Top, Banana Republic, £7.99 (Sale)
Necklace, Banana Republic, £14.99 (Sale)
I bought the vest top to layer under my stripy jacket from Mango that I bought last month, and this necklace is just great - gold with tassles, I couldn't love it more!

Tan Top, Banana Republic, 14.99 (Sale)
To layer with jackets and cardigans for work. I have an outfit post for this one coming up soon.

Red Skinny Jeans, Miss Selfridge, £20 (Sale)
These were a bit of an impulse buy! Totally out of my comfort zone but they're bright and fun for summer and can also be made cosy for a winter/christmassy look. 

Tan Skinny Jeans, Miss Selfridge, £20 (Sale)
My second "tan" purchase this month! They look great dressed up with heels, a jacket and a hint of leopard print for a night out.

      Coral Dress, Oasis, £64.37 (Sale)
      This is for a wedding I'm going to. It's really cute and I love the lacy 
      fabric and fit. I shall post a pic of me in it I'm sure!














I spent £249.31!! My budget for clothes each month is £250, I try to stick to this so that I don't go crazy and also it's like a mini-challenge! What do you think? Did you buy anything super-special in April? There were so many sales on, it was hard not to buy loads!

These are a few of my favourite things...... March 2012

I absolutely, under no circumstances believe that I am some kind of “fashionista” but I do like to think I have an eye for what looks good on me and as you will come to discover, this girl loves a bargain! I think I have pretty simple tastes, and a massive penchant for neutrals but I’m trying to break that cycle and embrace some of the trends that are out there for Spring/Summer 2012.

1. Zebra Print Pumps (Oasis Sale, £18) To be worn mostly with my skinny jeans but would also look cute with cropped skinnies or skirts when the weather warms up. They’re black and white so quite literally go with EVERYTHING, and add a little fun to an outfit.

2. Coral Vest Top (Oasis, £12) This is so versatile and ticks the box for that pastels trend. Can be worn tucked in, out or layered under other tops or a jacket. Summer wardrobe staple!

3.White Blouse (Mango, £49.99) This was a bit of a splurge but…..I LOVE this top so it’s worth it!!! It’s so flattering. Needs a vest underneath but you can go so many ways with it.

4. Coral/Pink Dress (Miss Selfridge Sale, £22) This will be a great dress for summer, and yet again it’s really versatile. It could be worn with pumps and a denim jacket for a daytime look or heels and some statement jewellery for the evening.

5. Stripy/Nautical Blazer (Mango, £45.99) I love stripes! This blazer is super cute and can be dressed up or down. I like wearing something like this at the weekend with dark blue skinny jeans, neutral vest top and pumps. Classic!

6. Yellow and Grey Bag (Banana Republic Sale, £34.65) This bag is slightly out of my comfort zone and may be my only nod to the “brights” trend. I want to get a yellow belt to go with it and then this will be my spring colour-pop.

7. Mint Skinny Jeans (Dorothy Perkins, £25) To wear with nude heels and floaty white tops (like my mango one) on a Summers Eve, dreamy!

8. Nude Skinny Belt (Banana Republic Sale, £14) Another wardrobe staple. I’ll wear this with trousers and jeans but may also use it to layer tops and cardigans in the Spring.

All this for £221.63. I try to limit myself to spending £250 a month on clothes and feel that all of these pieces will help update my Spring/Summer wardrobe in a practical, stylish and on-trend way.
What Spring trends are you going to embrace? What’s your monthly budget for clothes?

Love,