Spending splurges

I've caved! I have spent again! My 'YOLO' attitude has returned. Booking a holiday and working extra hours to pay for it as a bad combination. New summer lines are tempting me for my week in the sun and with the quiet bank holiday I am spending my shift at Next looking at what I can buy or persuading myself that with my discount, every item being 'a need' and a bargain.

The first of my purchases was not actually from Next but with Boots next door I am constantly popping in. I never normally spend much on make up or jewellery, I always want to buy tons of jewellery to update my outfits and splash out on some expensive, quality make up but I just can't ever justify the cost when I could get a new outfit instead.

However, with my holiday coming up and cringing over last years photos where my exposed skin attempted to gain some rays I decided I needed to invest in a holiday foundation. I don't really like the idea of wearing foundation on holiday, I laugh at the vanity of those people who feel they need to wear it. I personally think its a good break for my skin and i'm only going to sweat it off anyway. ( Heat and I have constant issues) Despite this I am turning, I hold my hands up, I wanna look good! I still don't want to be seen to be wearing heaps of foundation but having something to skim over my imperfections might make me feel happier about my holiday snaps. I wanted something light, that offered protection but gave me some coverage.

Playsuit: Next, £26, Wedges: Next, £45, Foundation: No 7 Beautiful Skin BB Cream £12.95

Asking the cashier at boots she gave me what seemed a great yet honest recommendation saying she uses No 7 and that a lot of their foundations are light and have UVB protection. She also pointed out I had just been given a £5 off No 7 voucher making my purchase even more justifiable. In the end I went for No 7 Beautiful Skin. I am incredibly pale so went with the fair tone and suffer from dry skin so chose the Normal/Dry. It has a 5 star rating from UVA, is hyper-allergenic and has a protection of 15 SPF. My full review will come after my holiday when I have tested it out to it's full capability. Watch this space!

I then nabbed these wedges from Next for £45 (less with my discount) and this playsuit for £26. I love walking in wedges, I feel so much more confident and at ease. My work mate said she has some and they are the comfiest shoes she owns, again, another reason to spend the pennies. I think they will be perfect with a lot of my summer dresses with their natural tone and hessian heel.

I then couldn't resit the colouring for this playsuit. I noticed a lot of my outfits for holiday were block colour so was on the browse for bright and printed clothing. I am into orange tones right now but think this will work even back for the slightly colder British summers as well as being really comfy.

Anyone else been spending their pennies?

K xxx

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

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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