FASHION: H&M and Whistles Bags

Last Saturday, myself and Scott decided to take a trip to Meadowhall in the search of an outfit for an event we've got coming up for Scott's work. I was in panic mode desperately trying to find a dress and not stick out like a sore thumb, and my nerves were going through the ceiling. However, now that I've got my outfit sorted I'm feeling a little calmer. Whilst I didn't pick up my dress on the day I did decide - mostly because the one I wanted was damaged in store - I did pick up a two other items that have me swooning.

Both items were inspired (copied a little) by Vivianna Does Makeup as I'd been watching her style video from Coachella before I went and fell in love with the H&M skirt she was wearing. I genuinely thought it was going to be some designer brand or from Topshop at the very least but it was actually only £24.99 from H&M. I tried it on and it fits me perfectly, I got my usually size 8. It's slightly high waisted and would look gorgeous with a loose t-shirt or cami tucked into it. I love the detail of the beading and the colours so it's perfect for summer. I love the green and gold shades in the skirt too, they're not something that I usually go for but think it looks really beautiful and summery. The skirt itself feels almost like a denim so I'm not conscious of it being see through or riding up at all. And with a tan (fake tan for me obviously) it looks amazing. I thought it was such a bargain at this price and know I will get so much wear out of it as soon as it brightens up.

I also picked up a Whistles clutch bag. Well, Scott bought it for me. We went  into House of Fraser and I never knew they stocked Whistles so when I saw the clutches I spent ages ogling them. I picked up a nude pink with a croc effect in the small clutch size to it as I thought it would go perfectly with some pink corts and some pink sandals that I already own and would brighten up the black dress from River Island that I'm wearing for this event. It looks really chic and stylish and I know I'm going to protect it like it's my child. I've been lusting after the Whistles clutch bags for a while now but the price tag has always put me off. Whilst I know they aren't the most expensive bags on the market they still aren't cheap, so for Scott to buy me it as a present it meant the world. I don't think I stopped saying 'thank you' all afternoon. I'm also really looking forward to going out now so I can use it.

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LIFE: A Shopping Trip in Nottingham

A little while ago now, me and my boyfriend managed to get some time off together and decided to do some retail therapy in Nottingham. I didn't take many photos mostly because I was taken up with shopping and I simply wanted to enjoy my day. The weather wasn't particularly bright and it was quite cloudy all day which meant that our initial plans to wander up to Nottingham Castle wasn't something we wanted to do. But I'm sure we will visit soon because it's been years since I've been and I like history.

Instead we simply headed for the shops. As it was the middle of the month I decided not to go too crazy. On my list of places to go were Lush, Urban Outfitters and Topshop. Where I live we don't have Lush or Urban Outfitters so these are two places I always go when I visit a city and I was in need of jeans from Topshop. Anyway, I picked up a couple of bath bombs from Lush whilst Scott went looking for new trainers finding my favourite, Ickle Baby Bot, I also picked up Big Blue and they had Hoppity Poppity left from their easter collection which was simply too cute not to pick up.

(I forgot to take a picture of my food because I was too hungry so this is the best I could do, sorry guys) 

The two of us decided to take a break from looking around shops and decide what we actually wanted to purchase and chose to get some dinner. We were originally going to go to Nando's as neither of us have ever been before but we both caved for burgers and chose to go to Five Guys instead. I really enjoyed the food, in fact I took one bite out of my burger and said, 'oh  my god, that is good'. I like the retro diner style to the place and the fact that you can pick what toppings you have on your burger. Scott particularly liked the drinks machine which had vanilla coke - easily pleased. I have been recommending Five Guys to all my friends because it's probably one of the best burgers I've had and it has a nice, relaxed atmosphere to it.

After finishing up eating, we went back to the shops. I picked up two tops from Urban Outfitters and a small present for my mum from Disney store. The top above is one of the tops from Urban Outfitters, I just love the cold shoulder and the detail on the shoulder line, it's a mustard and green triangle stripe, this is also on the back where there is a low V down the back. I'm obsessed with this  t-shirt, it's very flowy and light. Our trip to Urban Outfitters lead to me and Scott deciding to buy a record player the following weekend but that's a post for another day. It was a really nice day together and I always love picking up a few treats for myself.

What have you been up to lately?

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