Dusk darling: primark spring summer 2014

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Sunday, 8 June 2014

Primark Haul - Summer 2014

Hey guys,
I recently paid a cheeky trip to my local Primark to scout out the Summer offerings, and obviously I picked up a few things! I decided I would do a little Primark haul on here as I know the Primark website doesn't tend to show all the items in store so I like seeing what other people have picked up! (Plus my 'Primark Spring/Summer 2014 preview' post is one of my most popular posts so I'm pretty sure you like seeing them too!!)

So to start off I got this lovely grey jersey T Shirt style dress, I love the white collar detail (obvi- so 'Dusk') and I really like the way the dress drapes too. This is the kind of piece I know I will wear over and over - styled down with black tights and brogues or style up with a statement necklace and heels!

Next I picked up the simple 'boyfriend style' tees in plain white and striped. The plain white is just an amazing basic, honestly as good as h&m &Topshop and only 3 pounds! The stripey tee was a bit of an impulse buy, but I just can't seem to leave anything stripey behind, I love to wear classic breton stripes with red lips & red nails and pretend I am Coco! Aaaanyway, the shape of these T shirts is really nice, a slightly dropped sleeve that hits at just above the elbow & that 'slightly oversized but not too much' size too. I like to roll up the sleeves and wear with a nice gold chain or sparkly necklace..

Which leads me nicely onto the next purchase, a slightly over-the-top sparkly number which I wasn't quite sure about until I put it on on top of the striped Tshirt & found it was the perfect amount of tacky haha. I can't stress enough how much I love a statement necklace to make an outfit look instantly 'put together'..!

Last purchase, (apart from some boring and un-internet worthy hair clips & underpants), was a pack of earrings! I know this may also seem pretty boring but I haven't worn earrings for a very long time &I thought these tiny pearls and sparkles and gold studs would be so elegant :) I'm excited to start wearing them!

Well, that's all for now folks, I hope you liked this post.. and if you DO like this kind of post I shall have to make it a more regular fixture (meaning more shopping - woops!). ...

Would you like a lookbook with any of these pieces? Such as 'How I style a Breton Tee' ?? eh?....Comment down below to let me know!

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Monday, 2 June 2014

Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Sea

Hey guys!

Last week Will & I spent a splendid day at Lyme Regis seaside, there's not much better then salty fish & chips sitting on the beach followed by delicious salted caramel ice cream!! After filling up on tasty food we wandered around the town, we particularly like the antique market on the seafront, although we didn't find much this time around, I did come home with a rather dashing pair of pastel coloured shells- a nice keepsake that I have now placed in amongst my jewelry so that it looks like a mermaids loot! We managed to avoid the rain all day too! A day very well spent!

I think the pastel coloured beach huts & details around Lyme Regis are part of what makes it such a charming place :)

Will climbing about on the rocks!

My #OOTD

My outfit was VERY Primark heavy this day, this is the kind of outfit I like to wear during the British Spring time, florals with simple black basics.

Top, Skirt, Boots - Primark

Necklace - Forever 21

Mmmmm, I'm alllll about them FISH'N'CHIPS! I wish I had them right now!

Well, that's all for now folks. I hope you liked this picture heavy postcard from the lovely seaside town of Lyme Regis, I had a perfect day there :)

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Monday, 5 May 2014

Vintage Inspired

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It's no secret that I am so inspired by the 1950's & 1960's and vintage style in general but I know some people (including myself) don't have a huge vintage selection.. that's why I tend to use the vast UK highstreet to my advantage and buy & style with the vintage look in mind. Today's outfit post is an outfit I put together from mainly non-vintage, highstreet pieces but that is inspired by 50's style.

This look is based around this red polka dot body that I bought at Collectif last Summer.. Collectif is an amazing retro brand that makes pieces in the 1950's style, I really love the pieces and although it's quite pricey for me at the moment I always pop in if I see they have a sale and so far I have a few gorgeous statement pieces from them!

I am still living in my Mom jeans, they are so comfortable and easy to style (If you haven't seen my 'mom jeans' styling post click here to see it!) . plus they are perfect for this 'in-between' Spring/Summer weather. I put on my reversible vintage belt (as seen in my last favourites post) to add a bit of 'real vintage' to the outfit & these cute little red shoes from Topshop!

I wore this outfit on a lovely sunny Sunday to meander around markets & vintage shops in my local area (Dalston & Stoke Newington if you're interested!) Sometimes it's so nice to dress up a bit when the sun comes out isn't it?

TOP - COLLECTIF, JEANS - PRIMARK , SHOES - TOPSHOP, BELT - VINTAGE , BAG - H&M

Hope you liked this post! Do you struggle with vintage shopping? Would you like me to write a post on my favourite places to shop & what I tend to look out for?

I hope you had a lovely bank holiday weekend

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Wednesday, 30 April 2014

On Wednesdays We Wear Pink

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This is just a quick post I put together in honor of the Mean Girls 10th anniversary today! I thought it might be cute to select all my favourite pieces from the lovely pink things that are available on the highstreet at the moment.. as we all know I have a weakness for pink...and it is a Wednesday...

Sparkly,tacky & matching.. I'm pretty sure this little pink set has already sold out on the Topshop website! But perhaps we can recreate it with other matching pink items in our wardobe?

A beautiful blush pink smock from the lovely people at The White Pepper.. if you don't know this website & you are a pastel lover like me you are missing out big time...I mean I can't afford to buy any of the stuff but it's nice to dream...

River Island makes the pink dress casual by reinventing it in acid wash jersey.. we likey. I am also a fan of these 90's style thin halter straps that are appearing at the moment, but I am unsure how I would tackle them without the use of a better strapless bra tbh..yep..I talked about bras...ON THE INTERNET.

A delicous silky shirt dress from topshop.. I like the idea of wearing this with silver heels and a silver clutch and partying till the wee hours..or just wearing it to a picnic, which is much more likely in my life ;)

Last of all.. the shoes! The first pair are some espadrilles from Topshop - i really like these, i think they would look supercute (now one word) with plain jeans and a tee in the summertime as a nice POPof colour. Secondly.. the jellies are back, this time is pastel pink..'ooooooh' my 5 year old self stares at them in wonder & amazement! Last of all this adorable pair of kitten heels from New Look which I think would top off my vintage floral co-ord perfectly..hmm...

Well, that's all for now folks! Sorry if you don't like pink!!!

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Sunday, 23 February 2014

Primark Preview - Spring/Summer Shoes

Hey guyss,

Here's a little preview of my favourite picks from Spring Summer shoes that will be in Primark this year. There's some lovely shoes coming in! Now, I have been told before I have quite a different (ugly) taste in shoes!! I like my shoes either chunky, buckled and cool OR sleek 90's heels OR pastel themed prettyness.. therefore some shoes in the post may bit a bit Marmite (loveitorhateit) either way I love seeing what's in Primark stores so here you go:

1) The first pair are a pair of Mary Jane pumps, they are adorable and very similar to a pair I have loved from Topshop - perfect with a pair of white frilly sock and a sun dress!

2) The second are a really cool buckled pair of brogue style shoes - I really like these, they look almost vintage-esque - really different for Primark!

3)The third pair are a dupe for the Dr.Martins, I have a dupe from Boohoo in white that I love, I'd love to get this black pair too.

1)First is a very 90s style heel, I love the simple black strap and buckle. I would prefer if the buckle was silver or black but either way for the price these are gorgeous.
2) The second pair is a lovely peep toe boot with a buckle as well - I've been eyeing up a peep toe boot from ASOS which is very similar.. I like the chunky heel too:).
3) Lastly is a VERY MARMITE pair of chunky sandals, I have a couple of friends who would cringe massively at the sight of these chunky, Gothic beauties - (you know who you are) - I, however, love them!! I think they would look so cool in contrast with a floral summer dress or with a pair of disco pants on a night out...I knoooow.. they're hideous... but that's why I love them, someone has to!!

AAhh, pastel perfection has come again to Dusk darling style.

1)The first pair are a beautiful white sandal, to be worn with a 50s style sun dress and red toe polish!

2)The second are harking back to my 5 year old self - my mumma always told me Jellies would give me blisters .. and they did.... I didn't care... they were beautiful.. I MUST HAVE.

3) Last off all a cute mint sandal - perfect with a pastel themed outfit, nice for a daytime summer party where you want to dress up but not wear heels!

Rightoh - that's all for now folks! Hope you like my Primark posts? I really love seeing what's in Primark since their website never shows everything. What are you lusting after for Spring/Summer?

LOVEEEEEEEEEEE

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