Sunday Summary: Spending splurges #6

Hello everyone, how are you all coping with the winter weather? All I have seen the last week or two is rain, rain and more rain! Given me lots of chances to write some blog posts though. What have you all been doing?

This is another addition to my spending splurges series backtracked from some birthday spending. Once again, I took to Missguided. Updating their New In section at least every week I am constantly hooked by their fresh designs, multiple colour waves in my favourite styles and the affordable price tags.

So, what have I brought?

The first is this 'Trudy Peplum Cross Dress' which I had on my 'want list' since their AW press day that I helped out with. I had been thinking about investing in a new LBD and this one ticked all the boxes as well as a little bit of glamour  Great silhouette, on trend peplum, sheer sleeve and glitter crosses - check, check, check and check! I haven't had chance to wear it out yet but I think it is going to be fab for Christmas and New year.

Trudy peplum Cross dress £29.99

Next on my order was this Susann double cross vest. If you haven't noticed, I am loving the cross trend. I should stop, like really. I need to learn to not get so obsessed with a trend but I just can't help it, I am sold! I have heard a few people think its weird for people to wear religious symbols when they aren't really religious but personally I think that is a very weak argument. Symbols are not so black and white as they used to be and carries less meaning, it is a fashion statement not a political or religious message. I hope this doesn't offend anyone as truth is I am vaguely religious myself so am not meaning to be rude, I just mean that people shouldn't take the whole cross or symbol thing so literally.  ANYWAY, this was  brought on a bit of a whim and I was contemplating returning it but I actually really like the khaki colour, it seems such a wearable colour for winter.

My necklace is from Outfit (I think Missselfridge) and my studded ballerinas are from Next which are my pride an joy! I had been hunting for some for ages and finally found these. Mainly velvet they are actually pretty sturdy for Ballerinas and I feel they completely lift any outfit. They are hurting at the moment as I think they need some wearing in but I am so pleased as I live in ballerinas. I wore this outfit to watch Michael Mcintyre at the NIA in Birmingham which was a birthday present from my boyfriend. I was debating what to wear - whether to go dressed up or casual but decided to lean more towards casual due to having to walk to the place and sitting down for the whole show. What do you think?

Necklace: Outfit, Top: Missguided, Jeans: Next Shoes: Next

Who else has been shopping recently? Share the crime with those who understand ;)

Katie xx

Spending splurges part II

Welcome to part 2 of my spending splurges. Hope you have all been indulging in the name of fashion just like me! After all, you only live one ;)

Stripe dress – I went on the hunt for a stripe dress after seeing a few people sporting the nautical theme teamed with denim jackets. The outfit was simple yet looked really trendy and cool. Wow does that not sounds half like something you’d mother say? Anyway, I nabbed this one from H &M for about £14.99 I think. It wasn’t the blue and white I’d hoped for but I think the black will actually work better for winter.I would quite like to team it with some black heeled ankle boots and a black denim or leather jacket. (P.S please excuse the horrid hair and cringey poses!)

Dress H & M, £14.99

Converse – YAYYY! Converse! Blast to the past these coming back into fashion. I still have my berry high tops from my skater days but decided to invest in some black low tops for comfort and wearability. I already have some blue vans but really needed something black to go with everything in between which is a little bit more edgier than my ballet pumps. I find Converse pretty expensive so it took me a while to convince myself to buy them but now I have, I am happy J With a cheeky 10% off it made my purchase even more justifiable and they are just soooo comfy and easy to wear.

Converse, Schuh, £43 original selling price.

Ochre Blazer – I had seen this at work and weirdly was drawn to the colour. Its not something I would normally go for but after my friend at work teamed it as an outfit with a black and white blouse it grew on me. Unfortunately, I didn’t think it was quite good enough quality for the original price of £32. Once I saw it in the sale at Next however – bingo! £16? All mine please J I think this is a good way to brighten up monochrome outfits subtly. It can be quite versatile really, dressing an outfit up or down. For me, it is perfect for all the interviews I hope to intend striking a good balance between smart and casual. The drape lepels would work better with a tighter fitting outfit but here it is with my black and white dress.

Jacket Next £16, Dress H & M, Converse, Schuh £43

Robot necklace – I love quirky necklaces and thought this was so cute! I have a robot jumper from Topshop that would go with this to set off the robot love theme to its full potential. At £5 I was SO chuffed! Normally cute necklaces like this come with a hefty price tag that I can’t justify paying so I made sure I didn’t miss out on this bargain.

River Island, £5

I also added these rings to the outfit. The cross and the far left ring was part of a five pack from Outfit which I got in the sale for £3!. The xo ring is a Picasso Tiffany ring brought as a present.

What do you think? Has anyone been moving items from their 'I want' list to their 'I need'?

K xx

I AM Missguided

This summer weather has got me hands itching again, I am ready to shop for a new summer wardrobe! Don't get me wrong, I know my shorts are going to do me well but a girl can't just walk away from all the new lines the shops are putting into store and the 'Holiday shop' tabs on all the web pages. Some may call me greedy, I call myself a shopaholic.

My favourite label of the week is Missguided. River Island has been hitting the top spot for some time but just missed out this time. What can I say? Reasonable, if not cheap price tags yet awesome prints, styles and celeb fashion.

Despite my recent spending sprees I am a big fan of saving the pennies here and there and Missguided always offer in style pieces (if not cheeky copy cat pieces) at prices I love. Here are a few of my fave pieces this week

I Love Missguided by katie-constable on polyvore.com

I am a huge fan of bralets at the moment. I think they are really great for summer, especially if you have a nice toned tum (currently a work in progress). They ooze summer and I am feeling this Aztec printed one £23.99. It would work great with many outfits and the colours are so vibrant and uplifiting. I also love this Aztec playsuit priced £22.99. The sea colours are gorgeous and I think it has a twist to the usual styles with its tie detail at the front.

Now I know the black cross, long sleeved body suit (£16.99) isn't exactly summer but I L-O-V-E it. Like, really. I tend to swing between girly, sophisticated to grungy rock and this definitely helps me live out my rockyness. The shorts (£26.99) Missguided have teamed with this makes me want to add the whole outfit to my basket. Would be such a great outfit for a party. Maybe when the weather gets a bit cooler? I am sure Britain's typical English summer won't be too far around the corner (not that I am wishing it!)

I am also a huge fan of these 'short at the front, long at the back' (replace with fancy name) skirt and dresses. I saw a wicked clutch in River Island today which was blocked with pink, black and white which would look killer with this hot pink dress priced £23.99. I am not normally into pleats but I think on this it helps break up this dress and ads some sophistication to the hot pink.

£15 River Island

Yes, another pair of shorts. Can't actually believe I haven't brought these yet. I'm feeling the tie dye look this summer I think it is very tropical! Teamed with these sunglasses at £5.99 I would be feeling so Miami! 

Finally, shoes! I am adoring suede effect shoes right now and Missguided have a plenty in numerous neon and summer colours. I was drawn to these Turquoise T bar wedges. Wedges are always so much easier to walk in in the heat and the colour is perfectly acceptable on these sunny days. At £33.99 I am adding them to my wish list.

I could definitely go on and on and on. The website have some great basic vests too with crosses and prints which brings out my rocky style. As you can see their colour pallet is huge and they have some great bargains. What do you think of Missguided? I'd love to hear any of your finds but for now, happy browsing!

K xxx