River Island sale purchases

I got up extra early to grab some bargains from River Island today. I was a little disappointed though, there wasn't anything particularly amazing. I did come home with two lovely things though...
Dress reduced from £40 to £15.
Jumper reduced from £32 to £15.

Holli x

Jewelery bargains

I went for a mooch in Town yesterday and came back with these little bargains...

The gold River Island necklace wasn't in the sale, but at £7 I think its a price well paid as this will be a very versatile piece. I originally wanted it in silver but they had sold out :-(

I also noticed RI have a cheaper range of jewelry, at around £3 per item. They had cute little owl charm bracelets, mini cupcake earrings and dainty pendant necklaces, plus quite a bit more but I cant remember now. Should have taken a photo really!

River island purchases

I haven't posted in awhile, things have been rather busy and stressful. Me and the family went back to the Midlands for the weekend, Willow had a bowling party for her 7th birthday and I met up with friends for some Bank Holiday fun in town. Monday and Tuesday were spent VERY hungover. I have never felt so awful in all my life! The morning of Easter Sunday was fun, I helped the kids consume what seemed like millions of chocolate eggs. I felt very guilty afterwards so have worked my arse off in my exercise classes.

Apart from falling out with my mum it was a great weekend. Here's my two purchases from River Island last week, I wore them together with my Christian Louboutins and some light pink feather earrings for a night out in town.

As this top is backless I had to go bra-less! Yes, I let them all hang out! Well, not exactly out but there was no bra or tit tape! I ended up putting plasters over my nipples just in case my jubblies decided to make an appearance through the sides of my top! 

Backless vest top, £30 River Island

Multi coloured leopard print leggings, £18 River Island.

Also, I have discovered the wonderful world of Instagram. Some of you are already following so have already seen some of the above pictures. But I have also posted lots of personal photos of the kids on there. If you want to follow me my username is dragon_mommy

I have my MRI scan this coming Monday too, I'm not worried, just a little anxious but I just want to find out what is wrong with me and hopefully fix it.

How was your Easter weekend?

I want...

Hello little dragons, I haven't done one of these posts for awhile, I don't know why because as my mother says "I am always on the want". There's not a day that goes by where I don't spot something I'd like, my bookmark page on my laptop is full of links to items I'd love to buy so I've selected a few to show you...

-The Topshop heels are just ah-ma-zing! Shame they are £95 though :-(

-I absolutely LOVE the shoe-chains idea! Such a fab way of changing a pair of heels. I love the fact these have spikes on them too, they're right up my street!

-The Helen E bronzer is something I purchased from a Beauty event years ago. It was so good! The glow it gave me was nothing like I've ever been able to achieve before. I re-purchased this a few times until I found a cheaper alternative. I miss the bronzed glow it gave me though and I really want to buy some more (I just hope they haven't changed it!)

- The above the knuckle ring from Wire Jewellery is so pretty but this particular design is sold out :-( If they get any more in I shall definitely be purchasing!

30 Day Challenge- Day 12, A colour I like to wear

I'm going to be really boring here and say black (sorry!).

Here's why I love black-

-It is slimming!

-Versatile, goes with every other colour

-Fail safe- black goes with every skin tone and hair colour so you can't clash!

-Popular- you are guaranteed if you choose black there is going to be something suitable in every shop. Go for any other colour and you find 100's of different shades that are hard to match.

Of course I love other colours too, my favourite colour is red. But when it comes to choosing my favourite colour to wear, its got to be black.

What colour do you like to wear/ wear most?

30 Day Challenge- Day 10, Current fashion/style I like

I really love the glitter/sequin trend at the moment. Its so Christmassey and great for all the parties. Glitter is fabulous any time of year but the best sparkly items come out during the winter season, I just love it!

What trend are you loving at the moment?

30 day Challenge- Day 2, Favourite Bag

I have ALOT of bags but only find myself using about 3 of them. My most used (and most loved) is this leather one from River Island....

I've had this for about 4 years now, my friend bought it for me from a charity shop called New Life. Its a huge shop that gets clothes and accessories donated from stores such as New Look, River Island, Debenhams, etc.. Everything is priced from a couple of quid, there are some right bargains to be had. This bag for example, i think my friend paid about £8 for it and it was selling in River Island for well over £50. 

This bag has been through the wars, its carried everything from baby bottles to my sweaty gym towel and has been everywhere with me, it is still as good as new. I love the fact you can wear it over your shoulder with the smaller strap or use the long chain strap as an across the body bag.

It has a zip compartment and a place for my phone inside and two zip pockets on the front. 

River Island Love

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Me today & a Matalan dress bargain!

Today i have gone for comfort, im feeling sorry for myself as we had to go to Tesco for our weekly food shop. I hate spending money on food when theres so many fabulous clothes and shoes out at the moment! Cant have the family starving though can we?! I am now sitting on my bed with the ipad with my dog Charlie looking at me. Think hes wanting a walk. Its nice to escape the mad house for awhile!

FOTD

Face- Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation, VIVO baked bronzer in Bronzed shade 2, VIVO blush and highlighter duo in Sugar Candy shade 2.
Eyes- Rimmel liquid eyeliner in black, Dior mascara in black, the highlighter part from the VIVO blush above,
Eyebrows- HD brow palette.
Lips- Barry M lipstick in shade 62 with Bourjois Docteur Glamour lipstick in 17 Rose requinque.

I ordered a top from River Island the other day, it was the grey one with a black bow that i posted about in the week. Well it arrived yesterday and didnt look good on me so i took it back to the store and exchanged it for this New York City tshirt, i love the rolled sleeves on it.

This is my favourite cardigan EVER. I bought it from Matalan in two sizes too big so its nice and snuggly. I love the dusky pink colour of it :-)

New York City tshirt, River Island, £15.
Rib Mohair Boyfriend Cardigan in Deep Rosewood, Matalan, £16.


How are you spending your Sunday?


Now onto the Matalan bargain. I went into town yesterday and had a look in Quiz. I found this stunning dress for £49.99. Its perfect for the Christmas Party season. I wanted to buy it so bad, but couldnt afford too :-( boooo!

When i get home my sister texts me, shes bought a new dress. A long sleeved, all over sequinned one. Nooooo! Shes bought MY dress?! But then she said it was from Matalan for £25! Thats half of what i was willing to pay in Quiz. I decided to check it out for myself, surely it wouldnt be as good quality? But it is, its gorgeous! The only difference is (apart from the colour obviously) is that the Quiz dress has rectangle sequins and the Matalan dress sequins are rounded. But they both give off the same amazing sparkly effect. I actually prefer the blue, its a nice alternative to black.

Which do you prefer?

River Island love

There are so many things i want from River Island, i need to win the lottery! Here are my favouites...

What are you loving at the moment?