Nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy on your day off! I didn’t manage to get the wardrobe basics I was after…nor the skirt of dreams/knitwear from River Island (hello disappointing store at Cribbs) but I’m still pleased with my haul.
1. Jumper from Next, £18. You can’t really see but this has nude tone flecks through it. It’s just the right size of baggy; achieved by going a size up and will be perfect for work and with jeans.
2. Surprise of the day, velvet trimmed peter pan collar dress, £24 from Jane Norman. That shop really does contain some hidden gems. You do have to hunt though, there were about four things I would have worn hidden among a hell of a lot I wouldn’t.
3. Lavender cardigan, £12.99 H&M kids. The H&M at Cribbs is a mess, to put it nicely. I couldn’t find anything I had previously seen there/had seen in other Bristol stores and gave up hope in the adults range. Attracted to a Bambi jumper in the kids range and wandering over for a closer look, I found this cardi and slipped it on. All the cardigans in the regular range were either too thick or too thin, but this is the perfect mid-way knit and fits like a dream. Nice price, too!
4. Dress, £18 from Dorothy Perkins. I originally wanted a single colour one, namely the hot pink but the colour washed me out. I found this one in a promotional section reduced to £20 down from £38 (I believe) and tried it on. Love. Love love love. A flash of my NHS card secured another 10% off (I failed to print off a 25% off everything voucher)
I’m on a mission for some skinny cords, but this is turning in to a nightmare…skinny trousers in general are a nightmare for me. To fit my thighs means getting a size too big on my waist..which results in falling down trousers that even a belt won’t help…but I’m not giving up…they must exist somewhere! I’m also wanting more block coloured dresses (New Look have some great ones) and some knitwear from River Island…but that’s going to require another shopping trip, and another pay day!
What have you bought this week?
xxx
That dress you’re modelling is gorgeous on you and I can’t believe the blue one is from Jane Norman. x
What a great little haul sounds like you had a great day off shopping and I am loving the last dress the colour looks awesome on you. I am sure you will find the perfect skinnies.
I have brought a jumpsuit but I am skint already and it is only two weeks into the month 🙁 xoxo
That Jane Norman dress is adorable! Such a good find! I never go in there!
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Love the two dresses you purchased they are gorgeous. I have the same problem as you with trousers where you get the big gaping hole around your back and everyone can see your undies hehehehe
I love the dresses, especially the second one!
I have the same trousers problem, my dad just doesn’t get it but if I can move my legs, they will fall down. If they stay up by themselves, I can’t move. Makes me feel great about my thighs… :S
xo
Oooh I love that last dress <3
i bought the blue one in jane norman last week too, was in there with my sister in law as i never normally go in. found a gorgeous black peter pan playsuit too and a pink pleated maxi. probably the only time i’ve ever seen anything i like in there!!
As soon as I saw that blue dress I scrolled down through the post to see where it came from, and couldn’t believe it when you said it was from Jane Norman! I haven’t shopped in there in years. Really stunning find!
Also, I have the same nightmare with finding jeans; seriously, how large do these brands think my waist should be given the size of my thighs? So annoying.
Love the Jane Norman dress! And the other one too:)
I’m trying really hard not too shop for clothing. So this week I only bought some yarn, to make my own cardigan, and the shoes I mentioned.
Ooh River Island, I should visit that again. I used to always walk past it, but one day I went in and loved it<3
aah, gotta love some good retail therapy! That dress is stunning on you 🙂
jealous i want it all x
Both of the dresses are gorgeous! So lovely. Gap has some nice skinny cords but I can’t vouch for the fit. x
have you had a look in Zara, for the trousers?
i love the jumper and peterpan collar dress – both from shops i never think to look in too! x
Oooh, I really hope I can find that DP dress instore as I have been ogling it online (but sadly not the price)
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LOVE that Jane Norman dress… gonna have a look in there at the weekend now!
Love your haul, especially the knitted jumper. I have exactly the same problem buying trousers, it’s a nightmare. Have you tried boys trousers? When my brother was chucking out trousers he no longer fitted I tried them on and they are the best fitting trousers I own! He’s never getting them back!
i love EVERYTHING but the last dress is amazing. colour is perfect for you xx
You always find the cutest stuff! I love that first dress!
xoxo
Amy
Nice buys!I like the colour of the dress in the last picture!xxx
Fab buys! I love the dresses, particular the DP one xx
great!! i’m lovin that sweater!
I really like that jumper & I’d never think to look in Jane Norman either but that dress is lovely! x
That last dress is gorgeous on you and I can’t wait to see ho you style up these gorgeous picks 🙂 I bought a huge snuggly jumper from Primark and I love it, it’s like wearing a hug!
Maria xxx
Love the Dotty P dress!
Those are some gorgeous pieces! The two dresses just blow me away, gotta love Dorothy Perkins!
That DP dress is stunning! I never think to look in there!
I have just ordered that dress too.
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You’re so beautiful. x
wow I love your buys Laura you do have a great eye, that dress (the red one) look amazing bloody beautiful girly. Good luck with the skinny jean hunt and I’m sure you will find your perfect pair at same point, see I have it the other way fit fits me on the thighs than bags at the top …..not at the moment coz of the baby bump. Anyway if I see any nice ones in the shop’s I will tweet you xxx
wow I love your buys Laura you do have a great eye, that dress (the red one) look amazing bloody beautiful girly. Good luck with the skinny jean hunt and I’m sure you will find your perfect pair at same point, see I have it the other way fit fits me on the thighs than bags at the top …..not at the moment coz of the baby bump. Anyway if I see any nice ones in the shop’s I will tweet you xxx
wow I love your buys Laura you do have a great eye, that dress (the red one) look amazing bloody beautiful girly. Good luck with the skinny jean hunt and I’m sure you will find your perfect pair at same point, see I have it the other way fit fits me on the thighs than bags at the top …..not at the moment coz of the baby bump. Anyway if I see any nice ones in the shop’s I will tweet you xxx
wow I love your buys Laura you do have a great eye, that dress (the red one) look amazing bloody beautiful girly. Good luck with the skinny jean hunt and I’m sure you will find your perfect pair at same point, see I have it the other way fit fits me on the thighs than bags at the top …..not at the moment coz of the baby bump. Anyway if I see any nice ones in the shop’s I will tweet you xxx
That red dress is so beautiful! Looks great on you.
I haven’t been to Cribbs Causeway for so long.
love the nude jumper and the JN dress. i don’t think i have ever been in that store! but this is a real gem. x
Hi Laura,
Cheap Monday used to do some amazing skinny cords. Have a look for them. x