Cath Kidson Sale Haul !

Hi Guys

As I mentioned in earlier posts , I went to Brighton this week. I had never been before and it was something which had been recommended to me several times because I love the seaside and hunting through all the various quirky/kitch/retro shops that normally appear there.

Brighton did not disappoint. I took a walk along the pebble beach, strolled along the seafront, played games on the pier, wandered around the pavilion and thoroughly enjoyed rooting through all the stores in the Lanes.

At the moment it is summer sale time for most shops as they begin to phase out there S/S13 collections and replace them with the A/W collection. This fact enticed me into looking into the Brighton Branch of the Cath Kidson Stores.

I always love the various vintage stylings that you can pick up in Cath Kidson but I can vary rarely afford to pick up much. However, in the sale, I was able to pick up several items for less than the full price of one.

Here is what I purchased :

Cream Pirate Print Sundress. Was £50.00 Now £25.00  

 

Strawberry Hairclips. Was £4.00 Now £3.00

Strawberry Brooch. Was £4.00 Now £2.50

 

 

Ladybird and Bumblebee Hair slides. Was £6.00 Now £4.00

Ladybird tin brooch set. Was £6.00 Now £4.00

 

 

Alphabet Pin Badge. Was £5.00 Now £3.00

I adore the print of the sundress and can see it having several outings in the upcoming summer. The rest of the accessories will be added to my ever growing collection to be mixed and matched with various outfits and hairdos.

I'll be back next week with the latest pair of shoes I am lusting over.

GoodyTwoShoes x

Product Review - Barry M Textured Nail Effect

Hey guys

Yesterday I went shopping and found some lovely new nail polishes on offer by Barry M. The "Textured Nail Effect" polishes have started taking off recently so I thought I would give it a try and with my local Superdrug offering them at 2 for £6 it was hard to resist.

I picked up 2 bottles, one pale blue called "Atlantic Road" (left) and a nude/peach pink called "Kingsland Road" (Right).

Following all good nail polish practise I applied a base coat first using Barry M "Basecoat, Topcoat  & Nail Hardener. All in one"(centre). You can pick this up in Superdrug for £2.99 and I really recommend it as an all in one nail polish that does what it says it does.

I then applied 3 thin coats of each polish. This was because the first coat when on really thin and was see through , the next coat made the colour more prominent but the effect was lacking so a third coat did the trick for me.

 

The textured effect is really hard to photograph as it is more like a sandpaper/gritty end effect once dried. The best photo I could manage on my camera is this one:



As you can see I went for the ring finger to be a different colour. The polishes themselves were very true to colour once applied and so far there have been no chips , even after 2 hours of ukulele strumming.

I really like the effect and colours especially for spring but, I am more of a bold than pastel colours person so I hope more are to be released soon in brighter colours.

This effect is also available in 2 other pastel colours : a pastel yellow ("Station Road")  and a sea green ("Ridley Road").

Overall I'm quite happy with my purchase but I don't know how often I will make use of the polishes. Maybe some funky nail art will occur in the future ?

I'll be back soon with my shoes of the week.


GoodyTwoShoes x

Primark Picks - Jan 2013

Hi guys

Whilst I have a bit of free time I thought I would do this lovely blog post for you. As you can tell from the title this is essentially my Primark haul from January. I've been on a couple of trips recently and accumulated a fair amount of stuff which I love and have worn. Having a Primark at the top of the road is a blessing and a curse because you can never just pick up the one thing and I had to make 2 trips last week because I got distracted and didn't actually buy what I went in for (I'm sure I'm not the only one who has done this ?).

To try and reduce the amount of photos I have grouped similar items together.

First up are a few band T-shirts:

 

 

Debbie Harry Dipped Hem T-shirt £8

Bowie Split Arm Vest £8

Ramones Beaded Logo Vest £8

 

A few American style comfy Tees:



 

Nerd Rolled arm T-shirt £4



Dork Rolled arm T-shirt £4

 

More T- shirts, Sugar Skulls this time:

 

 

White Russian Doll Skull Vest £4

Beige Sugar Skull Studded Shoulder Vest £4

 

 

I also picked up this Love Heart Cut out shirt dress:

 

 

Close up of the Neck detail

 

 Long Sleeve Heart Cut Out Shirt Dress £12

 

Some Basics:



 

Asymmetric Long Sleeve White T-shirt £2 (Reduced from £5)

Black Sneakers £7

Burgundy Deck Shoes £7

 

Here are some super Cute PJ's:

 

I love the design of the top - check out the back !

 

Where's Wally Short PJ's £8

 

 

So that's everything I have bought from Primark in the last couple of weeks. I feel most of the T-shirts are value for money as I go through them like no tomorrow and I love the shirt dress which is just in time for Valentines day.

 

I'll be back later this week with my shoes of the week

 

GoodyTwoShoes x



2012 Shoe review

Hey guys

As promised here is my top 5 shoes from 2012. I feel that I covered many tastes and styles from the very beginning so it was very difficult to pick just 5 pairs but I managed. All picture link back to the original post they come from and some of my shoes from last year are currently in the sale !

In no particular order ...

 

 

 

 

 

I'll be back soon with my shoes for this week.

 

Speak soon

 

GoodyTwoShoes x  

Ah Ah Ah Ah Staying Alive !

Hi guys

This is just a quick post to let you know in blog land that I'm still alive and well (I apologise for the punny title).

Last week went a bit crazy as I tried to complete all my assignments, pack up all my stuff, complete Christmas shopping and go for a few goodbye drinks. Luckily I managed to achieve all of these and make it back home in one piece.

Somehow the 3 bags I went with had turned into 6 (I blame Oxford St) so the train journey back was also full of excitement. My wardrobe is full of goodies which I hope to share with you in the next few weeks that I'm at home.

This week is one of my busiest as I take a trip to the Manchester Christmas markets, go to an awards evening, meet up with friends and work a pyjama party.

I will be back later this week with some fabulous shoes just in time for your Christmas list.

Speak Soon

GoodyTwoShoes x

Baby It's Cold Outside (Photo heavy post )

Hey everyone

This post is a slight deviation from the one I had planned but I promise my shoes of the week will be posted on Sunday night. Instead I bring you winter warmers in the forms of hats, gloves scarfs and a combination of all of these.

With the temperature in the UK steadily dropping to freezing I thought it was about time I invested in a proper set of hat/scarf and gloves. Normally I don't really bother with buying matching items as I always end up co-ordinating various pieces anyway but this year I made a real effort to try and find a matching set because I wanted them to match (or at least compliment) my newish winter coat.(Can be found here ).

I only brought 3 coats with me to uni. One is my trusty leather jacket (found here f+f Asymmetric Biker Jacket) , a black blazer from Primark for keeping me warm on nights out or to look business like and my winter coat (link above).  This made trying to find a set quite easy as they are all dark and require similar colours to bring the style out.

I also brought a few winter items from home to cover the winter weather so here's a few pics of me modelling them ...

  

From the top :

Wolf/leopard print hood/scarf/glove all in one with ears - Christmas Present 2011

Grey scarf - Birthday Present 2 years ago

Grey Animal Glove (Left Hand) - Primark 2011 (Similar ones available now)

Grey striped fingerless glove - Primark 2010 approx £3

Cream bear hat - Christmas Present 2011 ( Hancock & Woods £8 approx)

Blue Beanie - Primark Men's Section £2 (February 2012)

 

 

As you can see I have quite a head for hats but don't have any proper matching sets. In retrospect this is probably because I always get given some for my birthday and/or Christmas as presents so never really feel the need to buy any.

 

However I had set myself this mission and have spent the last 3 weeks on the hunt for cosy wear to wrap up in. After scouring the depths of London's best and worst , extensive online searches and high street store raids I eventually came across 2 sets I wanted from Primark.

 

I wouldn't say that I am particularly fussy when it came to these things but I was being picky about price and colour (student budget and wanted a burgundy/red wine colour).

 

On a drizzly Sunday afternoon I made my way to Primark on Tottenham Court Rd as I had seen them put out new stock the Friday before but had not had the chance to call in. With in 10 minutes of being there I had picked up one set which met my criteria before coming across another, albeit wild card, set.

 

I ended up buying both as the total price was still less than what I had expected to pay in somewhere such as Accessorise for all 3 items.

 

Here they are :

 

 

Hat £2

Scarf £6

Mittens £2

 

The wild card set was cream with gold flecks in. The big selling point to me was the hat - it is lined with soft faux fur and has faux fur pom poms at the end (also on the end of the scarf). The mittens also have this fur as an added detail around the cuff so they just feel lovely, soft and cosy.

 

 

Hat £8

Scarf £6

Gloves £4

 

I have worn both these sets this week and have found them to do exactly what they say on the tin. However a warning for anyone thinking about purchasing the cream set - Whilst the faux fur is lovely it tends to malt on your clothes so be aware if you are going to be wearing black trousers with them (you will end up picking hair off your clothes).

 

All in all though, I am very happy with my purchases and look forward to wrapping up in them in the future cold spells.

 

I'll be back on Sunday with my shoes of the week.

 

 

GoodyTwoShoes x

 

 



 

Clothes Haul - H&M , Primark , Asda & Vintage

Hi all

This post is going to be something new for both you and me as I show off my latest wears and buys from over the weekend. I've seen a few other blogs do the same thing so I thought I'd give it a try. I had thought about Vlogging on youtube but don't think I'm quite ready for that just yet so you'll just have to put up with me on here for a while longer.

I visited H&M , Primark, ASDA and a little vintage shop called "Vintage Daisy".

My first purchase of the weekend was this skirt from ASDA. It cost the grand total of £2 in the sale reduced from £8 and is a basic tube skirt in a bright blue with a black spot print. I don't have that many skirts and thought it was a great addition to my wardrobe.

My next stop was a little store "Vintage Daisy" which one of my friends had told me about as they know I like quirky and unusual clothes. After a rummage through the stock I came across this red spotty number. I had to wait to try it on as there is only 1 changing room but was overjoyed to find out that it fit really nicely and was just £9. The downside to this dress is that it hails from the 60s era i.e. really short so I will probably be wearing leggings underneath.




This blouse was bought from H&M on Saturday in Blackpool. Whilst it's not something that I would normally buy I really liked it for the flower detail down the front and the colouring. It is a lovely mint green at the top of the shoulders and gradually fades into a cream/white. At £19.99 it is a pricey piece for H&M but a classic which will look great with a cami and jeans or with heels and smart trousers.

The last shop I bought from this weekend was Primark. Normally a Primark trip will involve 2 overflowing bags and a 3 figure bill but this time i only picked up a couple of pieces and some accessories.

I picked up a David Bowie T-shirt in amongst several other "pop" star T-shirts and fell in love. I had to have this shirt and at £8 this was easily achieved. I do not condone smoking but as this was an archive photo there was not a lot to be done about it.

I also picked up a striped skater dress for £13. I had seen similar dresses in both Topshop and H&M but didn't like the material or felt they were overpriced. This one is made from quite a heavy material so will be good for making the transition from summer to autumn and looks great with my new Dr Martens.

The only other bits I bought from Primark were 2 necklaces at £5 each and a set of socks. Both necklaces feature cylindrical studs in a dark grey metal; one is with clear crystals and pearls , the other features 4 rows of studs across various lengths. The socks were cute and all have different aspects of faces printed on them.

That's everything I bought this weekend so I'll see you tomorrow when I'll be reviewing another pair of shoes.

Speak later

GoodyTwoShoes x



Shoes of the Week 07/08/12 - Studded Ballet Slippers @ Matalan

Hi all

So it's that time of the week where I pick a pair of shoes that have caught my eye and deserve to be shown off to the wider world of bloggers. Before I reveal this week's pair I said last week that I had bought a tunic and jacket from Tesco and would post the links for both if they appeared on the website.

Low and behold they did! So here they are: f+f Asymmetric Biker Jacket and f+f Pointed Peter Pan Tunic Dress . I have yet to wear either item but I am looking forward to trying them out and see what other people think.

Other than that I have nothing new to tell you as I have been in work and breaking in my new Dr Martens (see previous post).

So without further ado ...

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Shoes of the Week 07/08/12

The pair I have picked for this week are Studded Ballet Slippers from Matalan .

Whilst they don't look like much, these shoes are hot right now. I originally came across a pair like this is Topshop earlier this year but with a £28 price tag they weren't exactly value for money. Since then similar shoes have been released across the high street and brands such as ASOS, AX Paris and even boohoo.com have released their own version.

The reason why this pair is better than the other imitations (in my opinion) is the price tag. At just £10 for the pair they are cheap enough to splash out on without the guilt if you only wear them a couple of times. The finish also feels high end as the studs are attached well and they have a luxurious velvet feel.

The studded shoe is certainly heavily featured for A/W 12 and the ballet slipper is probably one of the comfiest ways to wear this trend. They also go with a multitude of items so are great for just popping on when you don't know what else to wear.

Looking at the reviews online it does seem that the downside for these shoes is that the sizing runs a little small meaning that you may be better going for the next size up. Or you may want to persevere as with most shoes they do give a little after a couple of wears .



Overall I give a 7 / 10 .

Great shoes but only suitable for a couple of months wear.

Speak soon

GoodyTwoShoes x

Style vs Fashion

Hi all

As stated in the description one of the things I aim to look at on this blog is fashion and I thought one of the best places to start is the debate between Style and Fashion.

I think that style is something very specific to a person. Anybody can create their own style by combining the clothes and accessories that they love with their own ideals on what they think is pretty or beautiful. In fact, style is often a defining characteristic of a person. It's the thing that makes us remember or even notice a person because we often see something that has caught the eye.

Fashion, however, is a completely different story. We all, at one point, will have worn what others may have classed as "fashionable" clothes. This is because designers pick what will soon be the latest trends , the high street will pick items they can copy and easily imitate. From here certain items will be bought and worn in season before taking up residence in a wardrobe. Some may be worn again and again whilst others discarded.

But fashionable women will not always be stylish and the stylish not always fashionable.

Style is used as a way to express yourself to the world. This can be done by certain colours or kooky jewellery. A woman's style will change as she grows older and the people she identifies herself with change. A teenager may adopt a "Gothic" look as they face constant changes and rebellion with in themselves , a student may live in a uniform of jeans and a t-shirt, and an older woman may find solace in a well fitting suit and her favourite pair of heels.

Fashions will change just as much as the woman will and with the introduction of the Internet it is now even easier to grab hold of the latest trends. The difference that comes with this new freedom from the Internet is that every style is catered for. This means that style and fashion are no longer mutually exclusive and both no longer have an expiry date.

To me style will always take priority over fashion.

I have embraced many different styles over the years and would declare myself as an avid follower of fashion. Due to this I like to play around with clothes , wear something unexpected or find that random necklace that clashes completely with the print of a dress. It keeps my look fresh and people wondering. I like fashion but I will not always wear what is seen as catwalk worthy but this also does not mean I will discard something because the latest "it" girl/guy is pictured wearing it.

In the end if you like what you wear then you will look good wearing it no matter if its fashionable OR stylish.


GoodyTwoShoes x