*Shopping Haul*

River Island

Primark

H&M

Zara

Topshop

Zara

Hey lovelies, how was everyone's bank holiday? Mine was pretty quiet just had some lovely days out with the boyfriend :) So before my wish list post I had just gone shopping which actually inspired me to make my wish list. I find that usually when I go shopping I just buy things that I like when I see them, when there are actually things I want. Do any of you do this? I think the majority of girls do :/ oopsies. 

Anyway I thought I'd share with you the items I did buy. I mentioned in my last post that I'm moving to Spain in September for a year so the items I bought are key items that I will wear a lot and that I can mix and match. Hope you like them :) I'd love to know what you think so drop me a comment :)

Charlotte

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My First Wish List *♥*

Hey lovelies :) how's everyone's week been? Just like the post title this post is about my wish list. I titled it 'My first wish list' although obviously its not but its my first wishlist on my blog :) anyway enough of the rambling and onto the items...

1. Military Jacket - the one in the picture is from Newlook but right now these jackets are in every high street shop from Primark to Topshop. They're really big this season and I want one so much :)

2. Laptop bag - I really love this laptop bag its so so pretty and I would've bought it by now only the measurements aren't stated online and it's not in my local River Island :( sad times. If any of you have it or know how I can find out the dimensions your comments would be much appreciated :)

3. Chelsea Boots - Chelsea Boots for some reason are becoming very popular this A/W a few shops stocked them last year and I was debating getting a pair but I never found the right ones. I love these ones as the wine colour on the sides is like my favourite colour for winter.

4. Tube / Disco Pants - they're called tube pants in River Island but these look so much like the AA disco pants. I tried them on the other day and they fit so nice ( they we're a struggle to pull up though :/ ) If I hadn't bought as much as I had before I saw these I would've bought them but for now they're on my wish list :)

5. Moustache Tank Top - How cool is all this moustache print? Does anyone else love it as much as me? I think its so cool and simple. This tank is from Newlook and at £7.99 its such a bargain.

6. Peplum Top - Finally my last item is this peplum top. I think the fit looks so feminine and I love the little cap sleeves. Why haven't peplum tops been around before they're so so pretty and stylish :) oh and I forgot to mention this one is from Topshop :)

So I thought now would be a good time to mention that I'm moving to Spain for a year in September and I have to pack my life into two bags :( so hard. So seen as I have to keep the buying to a minimum as I already have loads you can expect to see more of these wish lists :)

Does anyone else love making wish lists then ticking them off when you own the items or just like to dream?

Enjoy your bank holiday weekend  :) It's sadly going to be a rainy one :( 

Charlotte 

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* Statement Collars *

Hello lovelies, this post is all about the collar. It's been a big trend for S/S 2012 and I'm hoping it will continue through A/W too 'cause I just love it. Thought I'd share with you my few pieces...

The above two pictures are of collar tips, they're really simple but I think they can really complete a simple outfit. You can get these in most high street shops now or grab a bargain on ebay but my two pairs came from my nan :) Don't you just love when old styles come back into fashion and you can just raid your nan's wardrobe.

This is quite a stiff add on collar and it really jazzes up a simple blouse. I got this lil' beauty in the topshop sale and the detail is so so pretty I had to take a close up 'cause the first picture didn't quite do it justice.

Finally this is a beaded peter pan type necklace, the peter pan collar shape has been big for quite a while now and now that they come as necklaces its easy to add to any outfit. I got mine from Matalan and at £2.50 it was such a bargain.

I'd love to hear your thoughts about statement collars, which one is your favourite? Do you think they're gonna last through to A/W, I hope so anyway cos they're so stylish. Hope you've all had a good day enjoying the sunshine while it lasts :) 

Charlotte

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