Labels: 2012, boxing day, Jager, Marc Jacobs, New Year, River Island, Sales
Just to warn you, picture heavy post! Also.. Happy new year! Hope you all had a good one. I realised the other day, I was so excited for the boxing day sales, but never told you all what I got! I had to be really good this year, I'm going to New York in February (which is so much sooner than I thought) so I've got save all my pennies to pay off the rest of the trip... and of course, to take as much money as I can!The bag above is actually full price in River Island - but saw it and loved it. It's £50, but I looked around frantically instore (it was literally crazy), and found this baby for £12.50! The strap was broken, so it was massively reduced. To see the bag online full-price click here.... At first I was a bit unsure if I could fix it, I superglued it but it didn't work, but then just clicked the strap onto the front instead of the back and it's perfect! It's huge too, can fit so much of my crap inside. 
And also luckily managed to grab the Marc Jacobs Eau So Fresh - Daisy gift box set for only £34.99 (its about £65 full price). Contains the 75ml bottle, which to buy individually costs around £50. The lady said she'd sold around 20 of the boxes in the past hour, so I'm glad I got there in time!
And finally, the best and cheapest buy of the day. Vintage Jager blazer, £1.50. I got this from Age UK charity shop, and the label says it was reduced from £19.99. I absolutely love it, it fits perfectly and it has shoulder pads too (new obsession). Love the purple and green hues.
Did anyone else brave the manic sales? Not going to lie, it was horrible - but definitely worth it in the end.
Labels: Charity Shop Finds, DIY, Faux Fur, Fur, Made by Ruth, River Island, Topshop, Vintage
For the past two or three years, I've loved peter pan collars. I've never been a massive fan of faux fur until this year, me and my leopard print coat are literally inseparable! I saw these collars on ASOS (above) when they brought out their new A/W collection a few months back - I really think that they make the whole outfit. All of the outfits would be really boring without the cute collars. I've been looking for a good (but cheap) one for quite a while, saw the perfect one at a vintage fair but it was £45!! I went to St Lukes charity shop today, and found this b-e-a-utiful gem. Only £1. 
I think it was originally part of a coat, it had these handy little elastic holes on it, which I'm guessing attached onto some buttons or something. I love the colour of it, and it's so soft!I picked up some ribbon from eBay (3meters for £1.30), and just threaded it through the holes to tie it, like the ones above from River Island. 
In my sewing box, I found some old plastic pearl bracelets, which I think I bought from Primark a few years ago for about £1, cut the string up and used the pearls to embellish the bottom of the collar 
Also got my hair dyed back brown and cut again, quite a while ago though! A lot cheaper than the vintage £45 one, and you can't even tell the difference!
Labels: A/W 2011, haul, Primark, River Island, Sales
Mid-season sales are my favourite. Not that I need anymore shoes (at all), I just couldn't resist any of these. Chances are that I'll wear them is very slim... but they do look very beautiful on my shoerack. 
I can't decide which are my favourites! I loved the 50s style peep-toe wedges so much I bought them in two colours.. and at £3! SERIOUSLY, £3. Nearly had a heart attack in the middle of Primark. And I was only on my hour lunch break at work, and came back with two huge Primark bags (bought some bags, some tights, and a few other things that I don't really need). Lucky me! The other pairs which are from River Island, I bought on Friday. Massive crazy sale on there, and online too. I love those boots, but I'm still a little unsure of them. I might take them back and just save up for a really gorgeous pair, I've got my eye on a few in Topshop. I've wanted a pair of subtle creepers for a while, but I've been a bit cautious to buy them, unsure what I'd wear them with! I saw this pair half price in River Island, and loved them. They're so comfy, and add a few extra inches to me without the pain. And in mustard, win win situation. They had them in a few other colours too, so grab them whilst they're in stock!What do you think of these boots? I've got a 28 days return on them... So I've got plenty of deciding time...
Labels: Accessorize, ASOS, British, Dorothy Perkins, Fancie, Miss Selfridge, Missguided, Office, River Island, Royal Wedding, TopshopI heard somethings happening tomorrow? Someones getting married? Who knows.. I love all of the cheesy royal-wedding merch, toaster bags to condoms (wtf), I think it's all brilliant. I'll be watching the wedding tomorrow - but only to see what Kate's dress is like and who designed it!The whole of the world are going mental about the wedding and Britain, so I felt like I should join in! Instead tomorrow, I'm going to my friend Amy's house to drink Bucks Fizz and eat Trifle and Shortbread! Here's a few of my favourite British-inspired items. 
Are you going all-out-British tomorrow? Tea party? Whatever you do, steer clear of toastie bags and Kate & Wills garden gnomes! (Yes, they're both official merchandise)...Love, Ruth x
Who DOESN'T love doctor who? I love it. It's hard not to. No, this post isn't about my undying passion for men in bow-ties and the suit-converse combo, it's about the stunning sidekick, Karen Gillan. Labels: Get The Look, Karen Gillan, New Look, River Island, TopshopBille Piper, weird. Freema Agyeman, dull. Catherine Tate, seriously? I think it's about time they got a supercool-vintage-loving-luscious-redhead in there. And i'm glad they did!I mean c'mon, she's not the best of actresses (hence the ever-recent 'shocked-scared' face), but who caaaaares, Matt Smith & A good bitta Tennant are involved, that's enough for meI put together two of my favourite of her outfits - for less, go get em'!
I was so tempted to buy the Peter Pan lace dress. I'm in love with the collars.Love, Ruth xxx
And as if the last time I splurged wasn't enough, i've gone and done it again. And I sound surprised.. I'm not really. Ok ok ok, I don't particularly NEED any of these things.. but I'm selling half my wardrobe on eBay atm, so I'm stocking up on key pieces that I can work in lots of different ways. Sorry if I bore you, I assure you I will do a more fashiony post soon! Labels: Highstreet, HM, New Look, River Island, Topshop
If you didn't already know, I'm a major sale shopper. And when I say major, I mean it. It's practically impossible to walk through town without buying something.. or more than one thing. Take a look at what I picked up..
River Island braclet: £3, was £7.99
River Island earrings: £2, was £4.99
New Look trench coat: £20, was £35.00
Perfect for this winter, it's exactly what I wanted, I'm so glad I found it
River Island military jeans: £15, was £29.99
H&M floral legging: £3, was £7.99
H&M lace-up gladiator sandals: £5, was £12.99
Topshop white leather bag: £10, was £36
H&M hair flower: £1, was £ £3.99
eBay aviator sunglasses: £1.49
I'm in love. The leggings are gorgeous, I think Sophie from Her Magical World may have them too! I adore them, and the coat... Gaah I love it all. That money would have been nice in my purse though.. Nevermind aha!
I've also joined a gym for the summer.. And it's absolutely tiring. Agh. It should pay off though!
Make sure to follow lovely people!
Love, Ruth xo
P.s Kate
P.p.s Hannah
P.p.p.s Amy
P.p.p.p.s Amy
Throwing on a faux fur jacket this season is the easiest way to add a vintage chic feel. And now, i want it. Ugh, why do i do this to myself? Labels: Accessorize, ASOS, Chanel, Designer, Fashion, Highstreet, River Island, The Latest Look, Topshop
You can get these gorgeous things from..
Faux Fur Jacket - River Island - £69.99
Bow Pearl Braclet - Accessorize - £8.00
Suade Mary Janes - ASOS.com - £40.00
L'Amour Heart Earrings - Accessorize - £6.00
Silver Vintage Engagement Ring - Accessorize - £15.00
Tiered Cap Sleeve Crop Blouse - Topshop - £28.00
Cameo Pendant Necklace - Accessorize - £5.00
Gray Knitted Leggings - River Island - £19.99
Quilted Chanel Bag - Chanel - $1,595.00 (I think)
Clip Frame Purse - Accessorize - £8.00
Maybe a little pricey.. But hey, it's worth it
Yet alone Mary-Kate and Ashely being the most gorgeous twins on the planet, they wear b-e-a-utiful clothes too (yet i'm not too fond of the outfit paired together). I really like the fur-style coats at the moment, and Mary-Kate is sporting a lovely one right here. Labels: Ashley, Fashion, Highstreet, Mary-Kate, River Island(Ashley and Mary-Kate)
It must be great having a twin, as like Mary-Kate & Ashley, they share clothes = double the amount of clothes! Lucky! Here's where to get your hands on some coats similar to theirs:
(1. £64.99, 2. £69.99 3. £69.99 - All River Island)Want more? There's some more on the ASOS website, but there all more expensive. I think the coats have a real vintage feel to them, and if you want to go all the way, there are coats just like these in Vintage shops! Although i love the coats, i don't think they'll stay in fashion for long (like mac's have) and i think they will be quite hard to wear. What do you think? Hit or miss?
November 2009
