OOTD- A SEVEN NATION ARMY COULDNT HOLD ME BACK

In true blogger style I'm sat in Starbucks writing this well over due post with the biggest mug of hot chocolate I have ever set my eyes on. (I can't quite deal with the stereotypical latte's and mocha's, I'm no where near that stage of adult hood yet). Oh, also listening to a 'Throwback Thursday' playlist on Spotify that I cannot get enough of at the moment!

OOTD - FAUX FUR

¡Hola!

This post is long overdue, since the pictures were taken in London and I've now been back in Madrid for almost two weeks, oopsy!

 

OOTD- Blue Coat

Coat | Primark | €30

Jeans | ASOS | £19.99

Boots | ASOS | £27

Top | Dorothy Perkins | Similar in H&M

Bag | Bershka | €14.99

Today I did a spot of shopping again. My excuse this time was that I needed to pick up some more winter bits for my trip to Bremen this weekend. I keep forgetting that we are infact going for only a couple of days (maybe accidentally on purpose?) so I definitely didn't need half the stuff I picked up. Hey ho, treat yourself round Christmas and all that...

If you have read my last post you would see that I picked this coat up in Primark for only €30, such a bargain! I'm like a magnet to all things electric blue at the moment, I can't keep away from the colour! I think it adds a good amount of bold and fun to what would otherwise be another boring winter outfit. 

I finally bought myself a practical pair of winter boots and I'm having a bit of a love/hate relationship with them. I love them and never want to take them off my feet, however they are rubbing my ankles so much. I guess that only calls for never taking them off my feet to wear them in? Sounds like a good deal!

I hope everyone has had a good week so far! Uni deadlines are all coming up so quickly and I feel like I'm more absorbed in Uni than I want to be. That sounds awful I know, but as I'm on my year abroad I feel like I should be out exploring every corner of Madrid instead of staying in everyday and night because of boring essays and exam revision. I haven't had an exam since I did my GCSE's either, I knew I wouldn't get away with that forever!

What's your favourite thing about winter fashion?

If any of you have ever been to Bremen I would love to hear some recommendations. I can Google things but sometimes it's not quite the same as visiting places that aren't on the list that everyone does!

Thanks for reading!

¡Hasta Luego!

Sam xx

I went to Primark and I bought...

The other day I went for a much needed Primark trip. Unfortunately, here in Madrid Primark shops aren't anywhere near as popular as in England where they seem to be in every town (apart from my home town, of course). So, I hopped on a couple of buses to be on my way with an adventure to find Primark, and I did it! Here's a couple of snaps of what I bought.

My first pick was the flannel black and white shirt. I have been after the perfect one for a very, very long time, probably even since before summer and I have had no luck...until now of course! I did have in mind one with slightly smaller checks, however this one is absolutely perfect for winter as it's thick and cosy! It was a steal at only €13.

Next I made a dive for the jewellery. I must admit I was a little disappointed by their selection, but it was probably a good thing as I am very guilty of buying jewellery and losing it within a week. 

My favourite of the two is the layered silver necklace. It's simple and quite dainty! That was only €3 and the other was only €4.

I had previously told myself that I would not buy any more footwear until I found the perfect pair of practical winter boots. And well, I ignored my inner self like a rebellious teenage girl. I couldn't not get these, they're so comfy and I love the croc print. They were €18, so slightly more expensive than other Primark shoes, but still a whole lot cheaper than other brands, lets face it.  

Oh my, can we all just appreciate the colour and wonderful shape, please? I was walking round and round the store, picking up endless amounts of clothes and forcing myself to put everything back but this one I just couldn't shake off my mind. I tried it on and felt like I couldn't leave the shop without it. I couldn't really justify buying another coat but in the end, you always do don't you! It looks great with the shirt and I'm on the hunt for a black roll neck jumper which I think will look great too. At €30 I thought it was quite a steal!

Lastly, the scarf which you may or may not have noticed on my Lush haul post. I picked it up on a quick in and out trip to Primark a couple of weeks ago. It's such a big old scarf and pretty much drowns me when I wear it, I love it! It was only €7.

What are your favourite bits I bought and have you got your eye on anything in Primark at the moment? Do you think they're doing well this season with their casual and sparkly Christmassy bits?

I hope you enjoyed my clothing haul post (first ever may I add!)

¡Hasta Luego!

Sam xx

OOTD- Paradise

Dress | Topshop Sale | €28

Bag | Bershka | €14.99
Shoes | Primark | €6
Rings | Assorted Primark

¡Hola!

It's mad to think that in my last outfit post I was convinced it was winter from there on out, but the heat really has picked up again. This is what I wore one day early last week when I did a spot of vintage shopping and went to an American diner for lunch (I may have a review coming soon).

This dress I picked up in the Topshop sale, and although I was pretty underwhelmed by it's sale price, I have to keep reminding myself that the prices aren't in English pounds, so it actually isn't so bad. When I noticed it,  I loved the pattern and was pleasantly surprised when it didn't look as awful on as I had thought it would. Because I'm quite tall (5ft 11) it's sometimes hard for me to find dresses that are acceptable to wear in the day and aren't ridiculously short, and I think I hit jackpot with this one! I think it'll look great in the colder months too with tights, boots and a big old cosy wooly jumper.

The bag and shoes are pretty much my new favourite things and I wear them with every outfit I can. The shoes are extra comfy and the bag fits in all the crap that a girl could ever need in her bag! I'm definitely guilty of filling big bags with rubbish that you will never and have never needed whilst you're out, but it just feels wrong to have a near empty big bag, right?

I'm still finding it hard being in front of the camera when I am usually behind it, so my next few outfit posts may still involve a couple of awkward looking faces.

Thanks for reading again!

¡Hasta Luego!

Sam xx

Geometric- OOTD

Jumper | H&M | Old

Bag | Fashion Pills | £16.99

Skirt | Lefties | €12.99

Boots | River Island | Old (Similar)

Rings | Primark | 

Hola! Apologies for the intentional face crop in the first photo, I wasn't pulling the most attractive of faces, oopsy.

This is an outfit I wore last week when the weather was a bit chilly, but my oh my has it perked up now!

My boyfriend and I did a spot of shopping and walked round a part of Madrid we had never been to before. We felt pretty naive as we were outside a huge building with everyone taking pictures but we had no clue what it was haha!

This skirt I picked up within the first couple of weeks of moving here. When I first looked at it I thought it was shorts but it turned out to be a skirt.. I think that's why I love it so much!

Sorry for doing a post where things may not necessarily be in shops at the moment, or priced in Euros, but I thought I would share with you anyway! 

I hope you are all looking forward to the weekend, I'm off out tonight with my housemates (I should probably start getting ready, so I shall be off). Have a lovely weekend guys and I'll speak soon!

¡Hasta luego!

Sam xx

This Years First OOTD

Coat | Primark | £15

Top | Miss Guided | £13.99

Jeans | Primark | £5

Boots | Clothes Minded | £10

Bracelets | Primark | £3?

Rings | Primark | £2.50

Happy New Year everyone! What a surprise that my first post obviously shows me making good use of the January sales. The months after Christmas, nothing seems worse to me than having to pay full price for clothes, I mean... who does that?

This top from Missguided I was very happy to see in the sale. I had borrowed my housemates dress in the same trapeze style for a night out and absolutely loved it. After the realisation that I probably shouldn't buy the exact same dress as her sank in, I settled for this, which I think actually suits my style a bit more because it's black, baggy and flowery. Woohoo!

The boots I received as a present from my boyfriend for Christmas, after I may have pointed them out to him/ hinted a couple of times. They're such a bargain and surprisingly comfortable for the price! Also, expect another post on them soon as I've just ordered rather a lot from their website!

I'd been after some acid wash jeans for a while and after seeing these for only a fiver in Primark, it was hard to resist!

I hope you all have a good Christmas and are settling into the New Year well. 

I have made it a New Years resolution to blog more this year... probably one of those that every blogger has. However, now I have my own camera which I saved long and hard for- there ain't no stoppin' me!

Thanks for reading and expect to hear from me very soon!

OOTD - Aztec Dress

Necklace | Primark | £4

Jumper | Internationale | (Last Year)

Dress | Primark | £5

Boots | Ebay

Belt | Primark

This is an outfit I wore a few weeks ago, when the weather was pleasant yet not as scorching as it is now! I've worn this dress today too, but not with the jumper or I think I'd melt!

I've been loving my cheap dresses recently (as you may have noticed from my last post). I remember last year always being disappointed at the lack of summery clothes in my wardrobe, and I always comment on how pretty dresses look on other people but I never seemed to wear them myself for some reason? So I've been picking up a few dresses recently, and I must say I do enjoy wearing them! I was particularly pleased with this one as I've seen very similar designs in Topshop, and we all know how much I love a Topshop rip-off!

This think jumper I picked up last year.. or maybe even the year before(?) in Internationale. I did find it hard to think of what to wear it with for a time, because it's cropped and high waisted trousers and leggings didn't seem to be raved about that much then. However, I did find it to go ideally with this dress, and I've worn it with skirts too. I love to wear it with all black outfits to add a bit more of an exciting texture!

At the moment I feel so bored! I feel like I'm just waiting for Uni to come back around- I can't wait to move into our new house later in the year! I'm going for a few job interviews but don't seem to be having much luck. Everyone by me seems to be clinging onto their jobs and not wanting to let them go! And of course there is never enough summer jobs to go round and please all the returning home University students. What a tough life, aye! Haha.

I should have a few more posts lined up soon, seeing as I have nothing to do with my days!

Thankyou for reading!

OOTD- Summer Lovin'

As much as the weather has been so lovely recently, I haven't had much of a chance to enjoy it at all apart from yesterday and today. Yesterday I went out in a black dress and thin black jumper- but ohhh my God I thought I was melting all day. So, today I took a more...sensible approach and this is what I wore!

Top | H&M 

Belt | Primark | £5

Skirt | Primark

Converse | Office

Sunglasses | Primark | £2.50

I'm sorry I haven't put the prices with anything! I'm probably being blind as a bat but I couldn't find the top anywhere on the H&M website. I think it cost £12.99 but I could be totally wrong! The skirt I think cost £8...again could be totally wrong haha. Oh, what a failure I am at these posts!

The belt I picked up last year, but I seem to be wearing it all the time recently with high-waisted things!  It doesn't really show well in the picture, but it's a rose gold finish. I do love it (pardon the pun and all that), although I did think at first the slogan on it was a bit cringey, but I like it now :). I've spotted one similar this year with a silver finish that says 'Peace' I think? Which I tried hard to resist buying!

Anyway, as much as I like wearing skirts and dresses, I always seem to pick the windiest days to wear them. As much as I like wearing this skirt, because I'm a bit tall the hem at the front is obviously a bit nearer to my crotch area, so I was pretty much holding the front of the skirt down all the way to the doctors!

I hope you all enjoyed this post. There'll be plenty more outfits to come.

Enjoy the rest of the lovely weather!

OOTD: Skirts and Stripes

Denim Jacket | Primark
Stripey Boob Tube | H&M
Maxi Skirt | Matalan

Necklace | Primark

Shoes | Miss Guided
(Sorry for a close up picture of my feet! Haha)

Hello ladies!

This is just my outfit from yesterday, I went to visit my Nan. I got this maxi skirt a few months ago now and this is only the second time I've worn it, and I don't often wear stripes anymore, so this was a bit of an unusual combination for me! I went into town and had a little shop in the sale Topshop.. Possibly one of my favourite shops, even though it is like a jumble sale. I will have a little haul post showing my purchases :) I also got a few cheeky bits from Boots too- again another post.

I wore 'Alarm' lipstick as I showed in one of my recent posts and it stayed on for hours without a budge. I was very pleased!

I was hanging around for my Nans gardener to go so I could have taken some pictures in the nice weather but he showed no signs of going before it was getting a bit dark to take them- so this is why my feet are non existant in the first picture and a little out of focus. Sorry guys! I will have to get used to the OOTD posts haha.

I hope everyone had a lovely week, it's Friday now yaay! (Not that it really makes a difference to me as I work all weekend but ya'know.)

Anyway, enough with the ramblings..

Thanks for reading lovelies 

P.s. Do you prefer my fashion posts or beauty? Let me know if there's anything you'd like to see me post about! :)