Saturday 14 August 2010

Bit of an update

So turns out that being off work doesn't make me a better blogger. In fact, I've been even more rubbish than I was previously! I do apologise. I don't even know why I've been so rubbish recently. I've still been reading & trying to comment, so hopefully no one's missed me too much :)

Don't really know what this post's going to be about. Just figured I had a chance to do it, so I should really make the most of it!

My sister gave me another new nail varnish last week - I haven't used it yet, but planning on doing my nails with it tomorrow so we'll see how it turns out. Here's a pic of it, just from Google:



So, do you want to see some of my favourite recent eBay buys? There's been a few, as always! Here's a couple of them..

I had my eye on this in New Look for ages - it was originally £18, then went down in the sale to £12 but I still thought that was a bit much really for what it was.. then I spotted it on eBay (brand new with tags), paid about £4 including postage - thank you v.much!



It's nice & versatile - a good length to wear with leggings but it's not too long, that I could wear it with trousers for work too. Good stuff :)

Now this is probably my favourite eBay buy in quite a while. I paid a whole £7 for this baby:



It's from Miss Selfridge, & was originally £49!

Check out the detail:



It's so pretty :) Thinking I'm going to wear this for my friend's birthday night out on Thursday this week, so you may well get to see me in it!

I've also recently bought these bits from Chiara:






Haven't tried the clothes on yet, but I'm pleased with them so far- they look nice. I'd definitely wear a vest underneath that top though! I've lost a bit of weight recently, but definitely not enough to be baring my belly!
I really liked the pumps, not even sure why, coz they're not really my thing, but I couldn't resist them! However, they may have to go into my impending blog sale, as the size 5 are too small & the size 6 are too big! I'm going to try them again though & see..

Speaking of my blog sale, I can't believe I haven't sorted it yet! As I said, I've been particularly rubbish at all this recently. But I really have got a ridiculous amount of stuff that I really think some of you would like :) & it'd be seriously good for me to have a bit of a clearout.. I'll get round to it, eventually, hopefully..!

I remembered recently how I ALWAYS used to include in my posts what rings I'd been wearing, & I don't think I've done that for a bit, so here we go:



This is one of my favourite rings at the moment :) I bought it AGES ago, wore it once & then it disappeared from my life. I looked for it loads but thought it may well have gone forever, but then it turned up again yesterday - woo! So of course I had to wear it today - & I'll definitely be wearing it lots now I've found out. Love it.

I also have a pic of the newest ring I've added to my collection:



This one is definitely going to turn into a favourite too :) Picked it up in the Miss Selfridge sale, for only £2 - well pleased!

I was about to apologise for the state of my nails, as it's been a week & a day since I painted them - but actually, they don't look that bad considering!

Right, think I'm going to leave that there for now. By the way, if you've commented me & I haven't replied, I do apologise! I really do appreciate every single comment I get, so thank you :)

Take care,

Dx

36 comments:

  1. LOVE the miss selfridge dress! cant believe you got it for £7 what a bargin! im not jealous at all... :) xx

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  2. Ooh I like the turquoise ring; I'm looking for something for like that which takes up half of my finger haha. I agree with Teresa-Rosa about the Miss Selfridge dress too! I NEED to start bargain shopping like you do! x

    http://jadefungblog.blogspot.com

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  3. Oohh love the look of that nail polish! Post a pic when you try it out!
    Jealous of all your retail therapy, I'm so skint at the mo.
    Also jealous of your Xperia mini pro!!!!!!!!!!! (Sorry for the !'s, but they are justified!) Is it good? I phoned T-mobz earlier and asked to send the phone I got back, and wait until they have the Xperia in stock. I can't live a lie. I want that tiny cutie in my life!
    xx

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  4. great buys and fabulous rings!
    xx

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  5. nice buys! my favourites -tourquise ring and dress from miss selfridge :)

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  6. Such a gorgeous turquoise ring, that would go perfectly with my collection. Well done on your bargains. Nice to have you back. xxx

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  7. The top you got from ebay looks like a real find for only £7 lovely detailing.
    I also love the turquoise ring. It's gorgeous.
    xxx

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  8. I love Miss Selfridge, but not so fond of there prices, so to get the dress for £7 on eBay is an absolute bargain. And that ring is just lovely, a real sale bargain!

    I have done that with loosing something, almost completely forgotten it ever existed and convinced myself it has been lost forever and then one day it just turns up! It’s such a lovely ring, I’m glad you found it again :)x

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  9. Great finds!
    Love the rings!

    Adele from MoltoCuriosa.com

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  10. Great ebay finds :) And that turquoise ring is gorgeous - you always have such lovely accessories. x

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  11. love the colour of that nail varnish! i really need some pastel coloured nail varnish i think.

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  12. OPI is meant to be the best type of nail varnish!! I am jealous :)
    I need some new nailvarnish so tell me how it is :) xxx

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  13. I bought that nail varnish today from a car boot for £1.50! I was so pleased! Its lovely :)

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  14. I agree with Gem, great retail therapy indeed! :) I love the shoes especially, super cute. Ive never heard of chiara before, defo need to check it out. xx

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  15. I truly believe you should only post when you are feeling it. And as much as I love your blog I wouldn't want to see you making yourself post more because you think you should.
    Love all your buys. Those little flats look great, so cheery and comfy. And I'm glad to see the rings back. Was always amazed at your varied collection.
    x

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  16. I like the nail polish! The only Opi colour I own is their topcoat. Judging by that, I should invest in a few more colours!

    Gorgeous rings as always, I'm very jealous of the first one!

    Lou x - craftyandquirky.blogspot.com

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  17. hey my dear thank u for ur lovely comment on my blog sorry for my late reply, i havent seen ER to know about the vows but i took the line from a poem at the end of the film 'in her shoes' with cameron dias, i carry your heart, i carry it in my heart, maybe be the same poem? :) x

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  18. That is such a pretty nail polish! Seriously--don't worry about not posting...it happens a lot in the summer to bloggers:p
    The rings you have are pretty as well!

    xoxo,
    meme-stylenewbie.blogspot.com

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  19. i do love seeing your latest buys, you always get so much stuff! what a great bargain with the dress, isn't it lovely wanting something but don't buy it due to the price, then it's just waiting for you at a lower price a few months later? i'm very much looking forward to your blog sale! :)

    love, jazzabelle. xxx

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  20. Love that Miss Selfridge top, such a bargain too!

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  21. Yay, an update! I do love your blog :)

    I have the Dunlop pumps too as they were so cheap I couldn't pass them up. Sadly they haven't been out of the box yet because it's rained pretty much every day for the past two months! Grrr.

    Looking forward to your blog sale...

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  22. I love the new look dress and that blue ring is gorgeous! the other one was a bargain too, only £2! Well worth it! x

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  23. one of my friends has that nail polish color and its gorgeous. i need to get my hands on it! those rings are real cool too!
    xx

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  24. those rings are a must have !
    amazing
    http://seraluxe.blogspot.com

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  25. I really like that turquoise ring!

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  26. I'm loving that first ring. You know, you are quite the shopping diva... that's a talent I don't possess. I think you should do all of my shopping for me. ;)

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  27. that's dress from Miss Selfridge is divine!


    Thankyou for entering the Topshop Competition :)
    and thankyou for the comment on my blog :)
    XOXO, BECCA
    www.fashion-train.co.uk

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  28. Awesome finds, and I love your rings (especially the turquoise one)

    S
    http://notjustmedical.wordpress.com

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  29. I want that Miss Selfridge top NOW! Gorgeous! I would definitely wear it. Great buys! xoxo

    http://www.pearlslaceandruffles.com

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  30. Wow I LOVE the Miss Selfridge top, such a bargain! Also loving your dragonfly ring, so unusual! x

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  31. oh i love everything!i need some retail therapy haha:)xx

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  32. Love the turquoise ring, cream dress (looks like you are good at spotting a bargain too ;) ) and the nail varnish.

    Thank you for commenting on my blog xx

    www.purelovefashionn.blogspot.com

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  33. I love your dress with the back cut out! So cute, and such a great bargain!

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