January 2014 shopping collective plus Selfridges Sale Bargains!

As you guys have probably noticed by now, I do love a good Primark spree. I nearly made this another Primark Haul but as I've actually been shopping elsewhere this month, I decided on a collective haul.

Black devore shorts-Primark, black ruffle top - Primark, black metallic thread skirt- Warehouse, nude ballerinas - Office and cream pashmina - Amazon

First up, this little lot. The nude ballet pumps were a sale bargain from Office that I picked up for just £6. OK I admit, I don't really need them but I do think they'll come in handly in summer as I always think black shoes look heavy in the sunshine. The black velour/devore shorts are from Primark at just £5! I really wanted to wear them for work but they're just a little too short sadly but I'm sure I'll wear them out when it gets a bit warmer as I love shorts on a night out. The black ruffled top is again from Primark that will be for work also. The black metallic thread skirt is my favourite part of this haul from Warehouse. I've worn it a lot already with a different Warehouse top and it fits like a dream. Lastyle, the cream pashmina scarf was a ridiculous £1.77 from Amazon. I keep losing my scarves so this is great as I don't need to feel guilty.

Primark dresses

Yes I love wearing black! Now we've got that out the way, just check out this black and peach contrast dress. I know the picture doesn't do it justice but it's a dead ringer for that celebrity favourite Philip Armstrong with its structured nip and flare shape and almost neoprene fabric. This is going to come in handy for my next big evening event. The other black dress is a waffle type fabric with faux leather cap sleeves that also came with a belt. At around £13 each, you can't go wrong.

I've left the best until last with these designer denims from Selfridges. J Brand and Citizens of Humanity jeans retail at around £250. These beauties however were, wait for it, £20 each! As you can imagine, I literally grabbed these when I saw them on the rail. At less than the price of a pair from Topshop, this has got to be the bargain of the century! The J Brand pair is shredded at the knee so I'll be waiting until summer to wear them (brr!) and the Citizens of Humanity pair is a tight fit which will be great for going out. Back to Primark, the white long sleeved top is a wardrobe basic to wear under my gillet, the grey t shirt is perfect with a statement necklace (another of my obsessions) and the contrast zip top is actually from M&S and looks great with black jeans.

Phew! Did you guys get anything in the sales?

Mini Primark Haul – Summer sandals and Hawaiian Prints

I know when I first started the blog I promised you lots of hauls and I’ve finally got my act together and got one ready for you! I wasn’t sure how to do one to be honest, what format you guys wanted etc and I keep using things before I’ve had a chance to write a post! But no more.

Here’s just a mini Primark haul, I usually buy more than this as I really don’t hold back in there.

I was meant to be shopping for summer, but when I got there they’d pretty much finished the sale and started putting out the Autumn/Winter range. I did manage to get a few summery items though including these super cute black jelly flip flops. With the double bow, gold buckle and charm trio of another bow, a heart and a star, they’re so adorable and only £4!

Next is the white leather double strap sandals which were reduced from £12 to £6. I’m still not sure if I like these as the white straps create the illusion of super wide feet, but I figured I’d hold onto these as I don’t own any white sandals.

Another summery purchase is this gorgeous tropical Hawaiian print pencil skirt (£5 from £10). I usually shy away from prints as I don’t think they suit me, but the black background encouraged me to be brave. The back has a small gold faux zip too and I can’t wait to wear it with this plain grey marl tie up top (£4). The top is so versatile I think it’ll end up being one of those “pull on” items an it’s great quality too.

Onto the not so summery purchases. Red skinny jeans were big last winter and look set to become a wardrobe staple again this year. I managed to escape them last year but I caved and purchased these for £11. I really want to wear them with a blue and white stripy jumper which I’m still on the lookout for! They also came with a skinny bronze belt.

The dog print dress (£15) is the latest addition to my huge dress collection. This one comes with a brown belt too and a gorgeous white collar.

Lastly, this cute pair of black and white polka dot shorts.  They’re tailored and pretty thick making them super flattering, and they also came with a gold bow detailed black belt (£12).

Have you had any bargains from Primark lately?