Friday 6 July 2012

Forgive me, for I have sinned


Somebody please take my card away from me. Save me. The sales are too tempting. I am ever the sales sceptic (they’re usually rubbish) but this time around I have actually been really impressed with what the High Street has to offer.

Here, have a nose of my recent naughtiness:
ASOS bag: This bag caught my eye ages ago as it is so me (I get through a disgusting amount of cake). I was never going to pay £50 for it though so the 50% discount is a nice touch!

River Island men’s sweater: It’s way too big on me and I don’t care. It’s warm. It’s fleecy inside. It has galaxy print AND a dip dye effect. SCORE.

River Island shorts: After seeing Giselle’s post on DIY dip dye shorts, I’ve been keen to do some DIY of my own. However I spotted these shorts in the sale and took the easy way out! They will really spice up some of my black items of clothing.

ASOS shoes: I loved all these when they were full price… but £60 for a pair of shoes?! Honestly! Now these prices have been slashed, I am breaking my flatform virginity and braving these scarily high looking wedges.

Illustrated People blue glass tee: The pattern is dreamy and blue being my favourite colour meant that it was a no brainer!

River Island dress: Drop waist dresses don’t really suit me as I already have quite a long torso so they don’t do me any favours! I couldn’t resist this print though. The dress itself is so light – perfect for hot weather (if we ever see any in the UK!!)

River Island lace blazer: Hands up, I have blazer prejudice. I like them short and well cut. Something about this long line one called out to me. I’m guessing it was the lace… *lace fan girl right here!* Words cannot describe how amazing this looks worn. This will also be perfect for weddings and other formal occasions.

So there you have it. I have sinned. A lot. 

But as Jean-Paul Sartre said:

“If I satiate my desires, I sin but I deliver myself from them; if I refuse to satisfy them, they infect the whole soul”.

Good old Sartre!

What are your sins / guilty pleasures?

ASOS | River Island

22 comments:

  1. I'm the opposite and havn't seen much i like in the sales, but all your picks are GORGEOUS.
    i love the shoes you've picked out! :)xo

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    1. Thank you :) the flatforms arrived but sadly they're really ugly in real life which is disappointing! x x

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  2. I love the print on the River Island dress, and that men's jumper is beaut! xoxo

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    1. Thank you :) the men's sweater is perhaps a little TOO big... but it's far too pretty to send back! x x

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  3. LOVE all the shoes you chose.

    xx

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    1. Still trying to decide if I can physically walk in the platform wedges! I feel like a giant in them! x x

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  4. Oooh, gorgeous sweater ! I usually don't care whether item is too large or for men - as long as it feels / looks great :D
    Those first 2 River Island items are my favourite, and lace dress aswell.

    I have sinned too, very similarly as you! :D Oh god I don't even want to know how much I've spent on sales.. ;)

    Satu
    Indie by heart

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    1. Haha, I am trying not to think how much either! But quite a bit has been sent back due to sizing issues, so it's getting a little less expensive :P x x

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  5. Well it's better than buying
    it for the original price
    right! I mean, sales saves
    your wallet :P

    Nice pick btw, I have been
    eying on that ASOS backpack
    a while as well..

    xx

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    1. Fo' sure! I feel cheated if I pay full price and then it appears in the sales. Some things are worth the wait! x x

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  6. I love all of these items! xx

    {Satin&Souffles}

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  7. I've splurged so much lately too! You bought some gorgeous things, I especially love that RI jumper, the print is gorgeous. Things like that look better oversized anyway! xxx

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    1. Totally! Can wear it off shoulder this way too :) Am starting to think it may be a little TOO big... but it's too pretty to send back! x x

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  8. Everything you've bought is so nice (very jealous) I exspecially love the flatforms, lace blazer and rucksack.
    I've bought lots from the River Island sale and I'm now completely poor :(
    Anyway i now have a wardrobe of loveliness,
    I love your blog by the way and you have great style, I'm now following (on bloglovin)
    love Coco x x x
    stylethroughthelookingglass.blogspot.com

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    1. Haha, me too! But I did return a lot of it though as their sizing can be a bit iffy! I love your blog! Such a great name! x x

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  9. omg you savvy shopper! i want everything you bought! :')

    love your blog btw! im following you :)

    xxx

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    1. Awww thanks lovely! :) I still feel like I have nothing to wear though! Haha! x x

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  10. But yours is amazing! Especially your photography! x x

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  11. oh my gosh, i love them shorts that mens jumper and alll the shoes! argh!
    xx

    www.ohabbiee.blogspot.com

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  12. Oo I'm in love with those ASOS shoes! The mint green wedges are gorgeous! <3

    Ellen xx

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