Wednesday 20 March 2013

HUGE haul - Spring wardrobe!


Hello friends!

Today is the first day of spring, so first of all, happy spring! 

I can barely refrain myself from having a cheeky peak into people’s shopping baskets when I’m in the queue at Tesco, so you can imagine my excitement when someone posts a good haul for me to nose through. Lately I’ve been feeling so bored with all my clothes, and like I have nothing to wear and no particular style which always makes me feel a bit run down. I haven’t really made many new additions to my wardrobe recently, and as spring is on its merry way I thought it was about time to freshen it up a little. I don’t want you to think I’ve gone insane by buying this many things in one go, with clothes I tend to save up for a while and keep my eye out for the type of things I want then do a one off military-style sweep of every shop within a ten mile radius until I locate exactly what I want for the cheapest price possible. The things I’ve gone for should see me through spring and into summer and, inspired by Gok, I’ve tried to go for items that I can mix and match so it’s all nice and easy for me to throw something on for a 9am lecture and still feel stylish. Some of them are just basics that I needed for one reason or another, but I hope you enjoy reading.

New Look                                                                                                                                               

I’m absolutely loving all the ‘spiritual’ style things that are popping up in shops recently, and when I saw these t-shirts in New Look it was love at first sight. I really do appreciate that some of these symbols and things are not just passing fashions but representations of people’s values and beliefs, so I always make sure that I understand exactly what they mean and where they come from and do a little reading before hand. I don’t really subscribe to any religions but I find things like this so interesting.  




Hand of Fatima top: £12.99, New Look






Absolutely love the colour of this top, makes me feel summery already. The Hand of Fatima (or Hamsa) is said to predate Christianity and Islam, and goes by a few different names although Fatima was the name of Muhammad’s daughter. They are said to provide protection from the evil eye if facing upwards, and represent good luck and God’s blessings if downward.


Yin and yang top: £9.99, New Look













As soon as I saw this boyfriend style Yin and Yang top, I knew we just had to be together. It was definitely meant to be because it was the last one left in the shop! Yin and Yang are Chinese symbols of opposite, but complementary forces found in everything from femininity and masculinity to darkness and light.


Zodiac T shirt: £6.99, New Look


And finally I got this astrological chart top, showing the 12 signs of the zodiac. I thought this was really cool and unusual.









ASOS                                                                                                                                                          

Leather skinnies: £15, ASOS


I’ve been after the perfect pair of leather skinnies for longer than I care to think about, and I came across these bad boys from ASOS in the sale! They were exactly how they looked on the website and I’m so so so pleased with them, they’re trouser style so fine to wear with short tops, skinny fit, and the detailing and matte-effect makes them look like real leather even though they’re not. They’ll go with everything and not bad at all for £15!








Primark                                                                                                                                                  

Skull jumper: £10, Primark




I thought this skull jumper was really unusual and looks like something you might find in Topshop for about 5 times the price! It’s quite thin so it’ll be good for Spring and the 90s-esque almost-crop style is going to look amazing with high waist jeans or shorts. 




Black jumper: £5, Primark (reduced)










                                                       Essential black jumper!




Knitted vest: £6, Primark





I love this for Spring because of the contrast between the knit and the vest style top. I have a sneaking suspicion that this might go fantastically well with my leather ASOS skinnies. 








Midi dress: £7, Primark







I’m not entirely sure how I’m going to style this midi dress (falls just below the knee) or how flattering it will be, but I'm going to give it a go!











Maxi skirt: £8, Primark
Maxi skirt: £8, Primark
These skirts are so perfect for throwing on in spring or summer with a t-shirt for day or even a little vest or bralet for the evening. They’re so easy yet so stylish, I have a similar black one that I pretty much lived in last summer.

Closed toe sandals: £12, Primark


Half way between shoes and sandals. So perfect for those inbetweeny days that don’t call for shoes but aren’t quite warm enough to get your toes out! 






Bracelets: £1.50, Primark









And I adore these bracelets for £1.50, they’re so unique and will match my tops and earrings perfectly to jazz up my basics.







H&M                                                                                                                                                         

T shirt: £3.99, H&M
T shirt: £3.99, H&M



Boyfriend T shirt: £7.99, H&M
T shirt: £3.99, H&M

 Basic t-shirts in pretty simple colours that I can throw on with my skirts or jeans.


T shirt dress: £7.99, H&M



And finally I picked up this simple grey T shirt dress. I have the black version of this and they’re so easy to wear with bare legs and sandals or tights if it’s cooler. 













So I’m all set for Spring, now I’m just hoping the weather will keep up with me! Hope you enjoyed reading, let me know if you’ve picked up any spring things recently or any good bargains, and if you’ve just done a haul of your own then please link me below so I can read yours too!

Loves loves

Sophie xxx




22 comments:

  1. Hi Sophie!

    Great haul. Definitely need to get out and do a bit of shopping!

    I especially love that Skull Jumper from Primark, what a bargain :)

    Laura's All Made Up ♥

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    1. Hey Laura! I'm really loving the jumper, I recommend having a look in Primark if you do go shopping, they've got some amazing things in at the moment!

      Sophie xxx

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  2. Oh my wordy wordy I absolutely adore your hand of fatima new look shirt and the peace symbol shirt too!!! and those primark bracelets!!! I wish I was in the UK NOW to get some!! I'll be in London next month.. I hope they are still there!! Fallen in love!

    Newest follower!! (absolutely love all of your finds!)

    www.bohemianmuses.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you Jade!! I'm sure they'll still be here when you come, there are a few pieces like these dotted around, mostly in Primark and New Look. Primark do some earrings in this type of style too that I posted about here http://ivyandgoldxoxo.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/cheeky-little-haul.html, it's all so reasonably priced as well! Thank you for your lovely comment :)

      Sophie xxx

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  3. Awesome stuff! Great haul!!(:

    -Athenaxo
    modestlysophisticated.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Athena! Glad you liked it :)

      Sophie xxx

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  4. Lovely haul youve got some gorgeous pieces :) making me want a good shopping splurge now :P

    Love Emily xx

    love-x-beauty.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thanks Emily I was really pleased with them, haha you should, treat yourself!!

      Sophie xxx

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  5. Wow, amazing stuff!! :)
    Would you like to follow each other? Let me know!

    The Fashion Heels
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    1. Sure Jessica, love your blog! Followed you on bloglovin and facebook :)

      Sophie xxx

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  6. the skull sweater is GORGEOUS!!

    love your blog! :) <3

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    1. I was so happy when I found it! Thank you so much! :)

      Sophie xxx

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  7. This is a huge hall! Looks like you got some amazing stuff, love it all. Thank you for my lovely comment on my blog I'm now a follower on GFC of you lovely ladies!

    www.youonmycloud.blogspot.com xxx

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    1. It was a big one haha! Ah thank you that's lovely!

      Sophie xxx

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  8. Love those ASOS skinnies and the Primark skull sweater. Thanks for your comment on my blog - now following on bloglovin. xxx

    http://stylemouth.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thanks Emma can't wait to wear them together :) thank you for the follow!

      Sophie xxx

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  9. what a lovely blog ! do you wanna follow eachother ? If you follow me I definitely follow you back asap!
    Let me know
    Cheers
    www.istanbulianchic.com

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    1. Thank you! Yeah sure I'll check out your blog now. :)

      Sophie xxx

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  10. What a lovely blog :)
    I really like the New Look tshirts!!x

    vanityrail.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Aw thank you!! I think they're definitely amongst my favourites, can't wait to wear them in the summer!

      Sophie xxx

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  11. wow this really was a huge haul! i really like the yin and yang tshirt from new look!

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    1. It was! :p thank you I really love that top!

      Sophie xxx

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