My First Pay-Cheque: Haul

Post date: Monday 30 September 2013

After a couple of weeks of saving I decided it was time to finally splash some cash and treat myself to lots of new pretty things; in the words of Georgina Sparks, "I've been so good for so long, it's time for me to be bad."
So, with my wages safely deposited in the bank and my debit card in hand I made a beeline for Topshop, Zara and Urban Outfitters. I have to say, I was left largely disappointed with what was on offer in some of my most trusted stores. No one wants to pay £48 for a plain knit jumper, or £52 for a skimpy playsuit. Topshop, Urban Outfitters; shape up or ship out! As for Zara, everything in their collection was gorgeous but I'm simply not brave enough to invest in floral print trousers or a chiffon blazer.
However I have apparently taken a liking to plaid, unwittingly purchasing two items in the pattern before getting home, taking them out the bag and being asked "What are you, a farmer?". 
I also made an obligatory pit-stop at Primark to see if I could snap up any bargains and ended up buying more there than anywhere else. I love this bag; I know deep down that it won't last the Winter but how could I resist such a gorgeous cobalt blue? I won't try and defend purchasing such a basic t-shirt, or another set of cosy socks... or the Christmassy penguin-print pants that I thought best not to photograph. 
Last but not least I scoured Boots for two items on my beauty hit list; Revlon ColourBurst Lip Butter and Barry M Gelly nail varnish. Thankfully I found them both or else there would of been hell to pay after my less than satisfying shopping trip.
I headed home feeling a little deflated, sort of like I'd waited all day for a delicious roast dinner only to be left disappointed by soggy veg and dry meat. With only ten items purchased and less than a week's wages spent I vowed to go on another filthy great shopping spree before Christmas. 
Until then, here are some pictures of what I bought:






Top - Primark, £7 | Skirt - Topshop, £25 | Bag - Primark, £10




Dress - Urban Outfitters, £22

Socks - Primark, £2.50 for a pack of 3


Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint in "Dark Green" and "Orange" - Boots, £3.99 each



Revlon ColourBurst Lip Butter in "Wild Watermelon" - Boots, £7.99

KJ xo
9 people left notes on My First Pay-Cheque: Haul
  1. Nice!! Lovely photos too! :)

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  2. I love the first outfit, so cute!

    Jes | Naturally Jes

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  3. Really lovin' all your buys, especially the top from primark!

    xx
    (jasmineglamez.blogspot.com)

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  4. Thank you, I always appreciate your lovely comments guys :)
    KJ xo

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  5. That tartan skirt is gorgeous! Lovely photos as well :)
    Following you, great blog!

    Alexandra
    xx

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  6. Thank you so much, I really appreciate every follow :)
    KJ xo

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