NEW BUYS: HOLOGRAPHIC SANDALS

Shock, Victoria's bought something from Primark again! I couldn't miss this opportunity though, as I I had been looking at this exact type of shoe on ebay, Lamoda, Public Desire, etc. about to spend £20-£30 pound, when I stumbled upon these beauties in Primark. They look exactly the same, and are probably made of the same quality materials which is a bargain at only £14!

I think these may become my new 'going out' shoes as I just can't seem to hack heels in clubs and pubs anymore. Ive become a 'Flats for the win!' kind of girl lately and with the low, flatform type of heel these will be more than comfortable. I can't wait to style them with fishnet socks and colourful frilly ones too as I'm not that keen on toes haha!

Picked up any bargains recently?

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OOTD: THE LEVI SHIRT

Levi Shirt: Charity Shop | Tshirt: Topshop | Jeans: Primark | Boots: Topshop | Necklace: Ebay | Rings: Left River Island, Right Topshop | Watch: Casio | Bag: Topshop

Just come across this ootd that should have been posted ages ago (my hair is considerably shorter now!) I can't remember if there was any reason for me not posting this before but here we go anyway! A casual look for the shops or running errands, as the jeans and shirt are quite laid back and easygoing. I added the slightly heeled boots for a bit more edge and to make it look less like I had jumped out of bed and just thrown anything on. 

A little bit of jewellery on this outfit to fit the less is more vibe. If you add too many accessories to some outfits it can look a tad crazy and over the top so majority of the time I tend to play it safe. This may be a bad thing sometimes as a little crazy can be good from time to time right?

What have you been up to lately? Any holidays?

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OOTD: GAGA

Hat: Topshop | Leather Jacket: Topshop | Tshirt: Gaga Tour | Necklace: Charity Chop | Rings: Accessorize | Skirt: Topshop | Belt: Charity Shop | Socks: Primark | Dr Martens: The Doc Shop

How unpredictable is the weather at the minute!? I mean, I don't know whether to risk it and go out summery and get rained on or layer up and sweat buckets because I'm dressed for the arctic! This time I managed to get it right as it was a tad chilly so I'm glad I stuck the jacket and socks on. Another overall rock chick kind of vibe going on within my outfit, but if you know it works why change right? The purple check skirt adds colour and a bit of a 'clueless' look to the outfit - who doesn't want to look like they've stepped right out of the 90s! I topped it off with my Doc Martens that I picked up from The Doc Shop around a year ago for £30! (see my recent Doc Shop post here)

What do you think of 90s fashion? Is it still on trend?

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HOLIDAY PACKING: FASHION

As I mentioned in my Chit Chat post (here) I am off to Rome this Wednesday and I am so excited I could pee my pants! - but I won't, because I may get some funny looks from people. Anyway, I thought this would be a good opportunity to write up some holiday preparation posts as I love to read these types of things on others peoples blogs and it will help me get organised as I go along.

Within this post is the fashion items that I am going to pack for my travels. I am going from Wednesday - Sunday so I'm not taking an awful lot as it will have to fit in my hand luggage. Also, during my visit I am hoping to go to The Vatican and various other religious places within Rome so I will be taking a cover up to put on within those places but I haven't photographed this. 

 Playsuit: Urban Outfitters | T-bars: Topshop | Bag: Primark

 Crochet dress: H&M | Sandals: Primark 

 Smock Dress: Primark | Sandals: Primark | Bumbag: Primark

 Playsuit: H&M | Sandals: Primark | Sunglasses: Primark

 Playsuit: Urban Outfitters | T-bars: Topshop | Sunglasses: Topshop

Denim Shirt: Charity Shop | Kimono: Primark

Arrowhead Necklace: Unknown | Belt: Charity Shop | Hamsa Hand Necklace: Topshop | Choker: Ebay | Watch: Casio | Triangle Choker: Topshop

I'm just going to leave this short and sweet as it is pretty self explanatory. My next holiday post will be the beauty items that I shall be taking with me so make sure to check back to find out!

Where are you off too on your travels? What essentials are you taking with you?

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NEW BUYS: THE DOC SHOP

For those of you who have me on instagram '@toria_adkins' you would have seen my post yesterday about these incredible bargains I picked up at The Doc Shop - Factory Outlet. This little shop is my idea of  heaven: Dr Marten shoes, sandals, clothes and accessories galore, and for ridiculously cheap prices! It's located in Wollaston, and they stock items that are end of line stock or not fit for proper sales in stores or concessions, but when you look closely there isn't anything that is wrong to be honest. Sandals sell for £20, shoes £25 and boots £30 (majority of the time, with some exceptions) and all of the clothes are reduced prices too!

Here are the bargains I picked up:

Agness Deyn for Dr Martens check skirt - £5

Agyness Deyn for Dr Martens eyeball A-line Dress - £20 (was £90!!!)

Dr Martens Tara Sandals - £20

It's crazy to think that if I went to an actual store this would have cost over £200 and I managed to get it all for £45 - less than the dress alone would have cost! It is so worth taking a trip if your a Dr martens fanatic like me because the money that you will save for items that aren't even faulty to the eye at all.

What do you think? Have I convinced you to take a visit to The Doc Shop?

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OOTD: FISHNET & DENIM

Hat: Topshop | Necklaces: Charity Shop/Topshop | White Tshirt: Topshop | Fishnet Vest: Primark | Jeans: Primark | Belt: Charity Shop | Watch: Citizen | Ring: Primark/Accessorize | Shoes: River Island

Now its warmer I can feel comfortable showing flesh, even if it is only a little bit of midriff! As usual I tend to lean more toward a grunge/girly look with the fishnet and accessories and as the outfit if overall quite plain, I added a few more than usual to spice things up.

I just want to bring to light how much of a bargain these jeans were! So I did have a pair of Topshop Mom jeans which I had for around a year, but they either shrunk in the wash or I outgrew them (I like to tell myself that they shrunk) but I came across these in Primark for only £13 and they are practically the exact same but for more than half the price. Some of you may look past Primark and think that the quality or designs aren't up to scratch within current trends, but seriously at the minute its worth checking out before splurging on something you could have for a fraction of the price.

Not really been up to much, just strolling around in sun making the most of it while I can (I shall explain why in an upcoming 'chit chat' post). But I hope you are making the most of the sun as Summer is finally on the way, yippee!

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OOTD: TUTTI FRUTTI

Jumpsuit: Topshop | Jumper: Primark | Belt: Charity Shop | Shoes: Schuch | Watch: Citizen | Clutch: Unknown (similar seen in Primark!)

This is before a night out on the town with the girls! I hadn't really posted a 'dressy' outfit of the day, so I thought I would make a start. The jumpsuit is a size to big for me, hence why I have a jumper over the top. You may be thinking 'why did you buy it if it is too big for you!? well- it was in the sale for £15 from around £50 and with student discount on top it was even cheaper, I wasn't going to let that offer slip away from me when the print and style is utterly perfect.

To dress it down a little, I wore my T-bar monochrome shoesies and they seem to be the only heels I can wear out at the minute without my feet dying! 

Have you picked up any bargains recently?

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WISHLIST: BIRTHDAY EDITION

Motel lemon crop | Motel lemon skirt | UNIF sunglasses | Grafea rucksack | Dr Martens | Topshop Ripped Jeans | Olivia Burton Paisley watch | Nude Cleated sole platforms

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW! *dances*

As per usual, when asked what I would like for my birthday I have been saying 'oh I don't know, just money or something' and again for the millionth time I have thought of a zillion things I would love just a few days before the actual date! Majority of the items on this wish list I wouldn't reciee because of how pricey they are, but a girl can dream right?

I'm obsessed with Motel co-ords at the minute as they look so grungey but still feminine which is my go-to vibe within outfits, continuing with the grunge theme, how cool would these docs look with the ripped jeans? Ive attempted making my own ripped jeans before but I just can't seem to get the same effect hence why I am lusting over this pair and docs, well with a blog name called 'docsanddaisies' I think you can probably tell how crazy I am about them. UNIF are one of my favourite brands, I don't own anything of theres but I think everything that they create is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, especially these sunglasses.

All over various blogs, instagram accounts and twitter I keep seeing Grafea rucksacks, Olivia Burton watches and cleated soled shoes. I think I've been brainwashed to just crave all of the items by how often I see them on other people! The nude shoes and watch would match more or less all outfits as they are neutral colours, however the rucksack would add a pop of brightness to any outfit!

What are you hoping for on your birthdays?

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OOTD: LEOPARD PRINT

Coat: Zara | Jumper: H&M | Jeans: Topshop | Shoes: Topshop | Bag: Primark | Necklace: Topshop | Watch: Citizen | Rings: Assorted (River Island, Urban Outfitters, Topshop & Primark | Lipstick: MUA Shade 13

I've had this coat for about two years now and I think I've worn it a grand total of once, which is a shame because now I think its the most wonderful coat in my wardrobe! Its such a bold piece of clothing that is easy to put on with a plain outfit to spice things up and it just looks so sophisticated I think. It's been quite dull this week weather wise but still quite warm hence why I haven't layered this outfit much. I went for a mooch around the shops with mum so I needed a casual and comfortable outfit, easy to throw on and off if I needed to try anything on. 

How dull has the weather been for you this week? Been up to much?

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OOTD: RED & BLACK

Sunglasses: Primark | Choker: Ebay | Top: Charity Shop | Jeans: Primark | Bag: River Island | Sandals: Primark | Watch: Casio

Quite a simple 'Ive just thrown this on' kind of outfit. I was about to walk to my hans house, so there was no reason to dress up as such. I feel as though there is a 90s vibe about this look, with the choker and style of top which I managed to find in my local charity shop! I've just realised how much black is in this outfit - even though it was quite warm outside, so I was baked before I even reached my nans house!

What were you up too in the sun?

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OOTD: THE FLORAL SHIRT

Floral shirt: Vintage Market | Top: H&M | Skirt: American Apparel | Watch: Casio | Clutch: Primark | Flatforms: Primark

I love clutch bags at the minute, for my essential items that I need with me, rather than lugging a massive bag around that I fill with pointless rubbish. These flatforms are so comfy and easy to walk in as they aren't really a heel so my foot is more or less flat. I personally think this could be worn within the day and taken through onto the night, with the help of some more accessories like a chunky necklace?

What do you think? Would you rock this day or night? or both?

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THE CO-ORDINATE

Miss Selfridge Printed Jacket | Miss Selfridge Printed Shorts | Missguided Curve Hem Top | Missguided Curve Hem Skirt | Topshop Print Shirt | Topshop Print Joggers | Motel Palm Leaf Two-Piece | River Island Tribal Crop Top | River Island Tribal Shorts

I love a good Co-ord outfit! Such a simple idea, but looks so amazing and 'neat'. At the minute they seem to be everywhere you look in store, online, in every magazine so in my opinion you might swell embrace them while they're around (which might be a while!) They are so simple to style, whether for a casual look with some Doc Martens and a biker jacket or a dressy occasion with some strappy sandal heels and dainty jewellery accessories.

Here Ive found a few of my favourite co-ordinate outfits that are available in high street and online stores. There are plenty more available in so many variations of colours, lengths and styles so you are bound to find something that takes your fancy.

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OOTD: FLORAL STRIPES

Sunglasses: Primark | Necklace: Charity Shop | Tshirt: Primark | Playsuit: Urban Outfitters | Belt: Charity Shop | Bag: Primark | Reebok Classics: ShopStyle.co.uk

It's finally feeling like summer here in England! Just a casual comfy outfit to run some errands in, I thought I would take advantage of the sun and walk rather than catching a bus or taxi (plus I'm so unfit its ridiculous! - this is changing as of now!) hence why I have my Reebok classics on which I LOVE to bits as they're all lilac and pretty. I'm not going to babble on as the pictures are pretty self explanatory of what I'm wearing. Hope you're all enjoying the lovely weather!

What have you been wearing in the sunshine?

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OOTD: PRIMARK OVERLOAD

Jumper: Primark | Skirt: Primark | Sandals: Primark | Bag: Primark

So I put together this outfit, then realised that every single item was from Primark! In my opinion I don't think any item look particularly 'cheap' and Primark have had some amazing items in store lately (as I seem to be mentioning far too much in my posts haha) But anyway! I put this fluffy jumper on as a substitute for a jacket as its too cold without one and just a shirt on but far too hot to be wearing both. I kept it simple without any jewellery or accessories as the bold print of the skirt and bold colour of the bag is all that the outfit needed.

What have you been wearing recently?

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OOTD: DENIM & CHECK

Denim Jacket: Charity Shop | Band Top: Primark | Skirt: Urban Outfitters | Belt: Charity Shop | Shoes: Schuh | Frilly Socks: Primark | Bag: Topshop | Lipstick: MUA Shade 2

I love a good old band t-shirt (yes, I listen to their music and know who they are!), I find them so easy to throw on and grunge up an outfit. I went for a casual vibe within this outfit but added a dressier touch with the heeled T-bar shoes. Perfect for a mooch around the shops or a casual lunch date! I am trying to wear more of my millions of pairs of shoes at the minute as I seem to just go for the same few pairs all the time and leave the rest sitting in the wardrobe gathering dust! 

What do you think of band tee's? 

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NEW BUYS: PRIMARK HAUL

I wanted to do this post in a lookbook style, but being back at uni it was just a lot easier to take the images of my new buys like this - I suppose it's good to change things up bait now and then anyway!

The Primark here in Southampton is SOOO much better than the one that I have in my hometown, stocking almost anything you could think of in practically the same quality as Topshop, River Island, etc. I had to limit myself to just these items for now, which still came to around £50! But I am definitely popping back to pick up a few more bits and bobs before I go back home for summer next week.

Sandals: £8 | Bag: £6 | Sunglasses: £3 

I have these sandals in black already and I love them so much, they're so comfy and almost exactly the same as the pricey versions in River Island which I can't justify the price of. I'm a sucker for pretty sunglasses and couldn't say no to a £3 pair that look so fabulous, even if they do make me look a tiny bit bug-like! I've been looking for a camera bag to put my camera in for ages! At the moment I keep it in a boring black one that my dad gave me which is super heavy without the camera even in it, so when I saw this cute little pastel beauty for only £6 how could I say no? It fits my camera in it snug and I can now take it out and about with me. 

Hats: £4 each

 I was stood in Primark for about 10 minutes trying to decide which colour of this hat I should go for, as they are both statement colours and go with practically any outfit chosen. I even rang my mum and best friend to help me decide. In the end, I bought both because I was still being so indecisive! At only £4 each it didn't really dent the bank balance and I just love how chic' they look.

Smock dress (left): £9 | Playsuit: £13

Sorry for how busy these last two photos have turned out, I didn't realise the patterns were so clashy! Primark are really on top form at the minute, with all the current trends ands styles available in the shops at such cheap prices. I picked up this dress as a casual item just to throw on when running errands and popping to town and so on, its smock style so its loose and comfy. This playsuit doesn't look like a typical Primark piece in my opinion, it has a silky feel and fits me in all the right places and at £13 its a deifnate steal!

What have you picked up in Primark lately? Anything the same as me?

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