OOTD: BIRKS & RIPS

Coat: Primark | Top: Topshop | Jeans: Topshop | Sandals: Primark | Clutch: Topshop | Belt: Charity Shop | Watch: Casio | Choker: Ebay

I wore this outfit out for dinner the other day, we went for an italian as a hangover cure! Luckily I wasn't feeling too bad, but I can't speak for my friends haha! I wanted a casual vibe so I went for these ripped jeans that I picked up in the Topshop Sale recently for around £25 and a plain tshirt. The sandals I went with purely for comfort but they looked quite good with the look so that was a bonus!

This coat is my recent find from Primark! It was £12 (I think) and I have been wearing it constantly since buying it. It has that 'olsen twin' look about it and I am obsessed with them so obviously Im going to wear it to death haha!

Any recent bargains you have picked up? Looks you have been loving?

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M.A.C RED BY MAC

Everyone loves a red lip? Right? I myself am partial to a red lip every now and then when I feel the need to look sophisticated and sassy. I like to pair red lips with a simple and plain outfit so that I don't look too full on and in your face and makeup wise I  leave my eyes rather plain so that all of the attention is focused on the pout!

When working at the airport I was able to buy wonderful products at discounted products including things from MAC Cosmetics, hence why I picked this beautiful shade of lipstick up while I was there! Its quite a deep shade of red with blue tones, which I quite like as it looks powerful, its a satin finish so its a matt finish with a slight shine to it which still keeps the lips feeling moisturised. The staying power is a bonus swell with a red lipstick as it stains the lips giving a lasting effect. I am definitely happy with this purchase and can't wait to style it up with different looks!

What do you think to MAC Cosmetics lipsticks? What is your favourite shade/finish?

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OOTD: LITTLE BOOTS

Hat: Topshop | Necklace: Topshop | Top: Topshop | Skirt: Miss Selfridge | Boots: ASOS | Watch: Citizen | Lipstick: Lasting Finish Matte By Kate '110'

So September is here and I am already excited for autumn to come around so I can bring all the tights and warm coats out from the back of my closet. However at the moment it is still quite warm, rainy yes, but still a tad muggy so the tights can stay where they are for now! Just a quick simplistic outfit here, I added the hat to really add another dimension to the look making it look a little more sophisticated and mature looking. I also left it simple without much jewellery to keep it looking chic.

I've posted about this lip colour before, and I am still as obsessed with it as I was back then. Its slightly brighter than a classic red lip and matte finish so it keeps the lips looking fresh and bold with great staying power all the time.

What have your season transition outfit been like?

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NEW BUYS: BOHO JEWELS

All 3 Necklaces: Topshop

Summer sales, I love them. In fact any sales in general I love, I just can't get enough. Even if I don't need anything I will always end up leaving a shop with something from a sale, I think I have a problem aha! Anyway, enough rambling. I was in Topshop the other day returning something and I just went over to have a nose at the jewellery sale and to my delight I came across some beauties that I had been searching for for ages.

I can't remember the original prices of these necklaces but I doubt they were over £12, but I managed to get them for £3.50 each. They have a boho, Coachella vibe about them perfect for the festival season layered with chokers and other chains. Pair them with some tiny gold hoop earrings and some gold rings and you're good to go! I can't wait to style these up when I go to Reading Festival next month.

Have you picked up any bargains in the summer sales?

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OOTD: LILAC & MINT

Sunglasses: Primark | Top: Charity Shop | Belt: Charity Shop | Skirt: American Apparel | Rings: Accessorize & Primark | Watch: Casio | Sandals: Primark

The sun is out and its booming! I love how it makes everyone so much happier when it's nice out, and I also love being able to go out without having to cover up with a coat or wrap a scarf around you to keep you warm. I had to pop to the post office today to send off some depop orders that I had managed to sell! (check out my depop, username: @toria_adkins) so I threw on this ensemble as a quick outfit but I think it turned out quite nicely! This shirt I managed to find in my local charity shop, its a size 12 which is double what I actually am but I think it looks ok and I thought it was totally cute so I needed to have it at a mere £2. This skirt I got last year as a birthday gift and I have only really started wearing it this summer which is shocking because I actually love it to bits and it goes so well with almost everything I try it on with!

What have you been wearing in the sun? What are your summer essentials?

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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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HOLIDAY PACKING: BEAUTY

This is the followup to my 'Holiday Packing: Fashion' post, where I shall be sharing with you the beauty items that I am taking to Rome with me this Wednesday. There aren't a lot as I am only taking hand luggage so I have to take little sample pots of everything because of flight limits and things, also I shall be putting them in a small ziplock bag when I travel.

 Bourgois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation | Benefit They're Real Mascara | MUA Mosaic Bronzer

 Nivea Suncream | Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic | Witch Blemish Stick | Sanex Moisturising Shower gel

Nivea Firming Body Oil | Aveeno Moisturiser | L'oreal Conditioner | L'oreal Shampoo

- Rather than lugging bottles of body creams and shampoos across the world I have found some samples that I had lying around from events and things to take with me instead.

 Mouthwash Sample | Nivea Express Hydration Primer | Toothpaste | Nivea Essential Care Lipbalm | Benefit Its Potent Eye Cream | Perfume samples | Eyelash Glue 

- I have semi permanent eyelashes at the minute to save me sticking on false ones while I am away so the glue is incase they start to get messy

Hairspray | VO5 Instant Boost Powder | Mitchum Deodorant | Argain Oil

I am starting to get very excited for my trip now, only a few hours left until I travel up to Stanstead! I feel like a child before Christmas aha! All I need to do now is pack a few more items in my case and I am good to go.

How organised are you before holidays? Where are you off to this summer?

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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?

Victoria x | twitter | instagram | tumblr | bloglovin

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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CHIT CHAT #3

If you read my posts often you may wonder 'why is she posting so early, its normally evening time she uploads?' well this is the exciting stuff I was on about in my last post, I have finally found a job! I am now a sales consultant in Boots - Ok it's not the most fashionable job and not relatable to my studies, but its money right? Being a student, thats my main problem at the minute so I needed to take any job thrown at me. Before this I was cat-sitting for my auntie, not really a career aye? haha.

This has been why I haven't been able to upload as many posts lately as I have been settling in and been on the late shift, but I am adjusting to early mornings again so I can start posting at these times instead. I love blogging too much to just stop because of a job!

Also, next wednesday I am off to Rome until the following Sunday so I am planning on posting some holiday related posts over the coming days as I love those types of posts to help my own planning and I hope to help some of you on your travels and plans. 

I won't ramble on anymore, I hope you all have a lovely day in the sunshine while I'm working later. *sad faces* 

Where are you off to this summer on your travels?

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