So here is January, that time of year where we tighten our belts (or try to after a month of festive indulgence, partying and hangover carb loading) and vow to make our wallets fatter and our waistlines thinner. This is the time of year where not one of us can justify a shopping spree after the shiny new stuff we've received from both Santa and ourselves...but one last shopping spree wouldn't hurt, would it?
This lucky boy received some extra cold hard cash by way of presents, with nearest and dearest deciding I was too hard to buy for and decided to let me treat myself instead. Good choice made by all. So of course this money burned a hole in my pocket and was spent within days. And what a spending spree it was!
White mesh oversize T-shirt, Topman
Who doesnt love a bit of mesh? This is a t-shirt I've had my eye on for a while as it's a nice twist on a basic white t-shirt, but kept forgetting to buy it when I was in store. So imagine how happy I was to find it on the sale rail for half price!
I wore it with black super spray on skinny jeans, also from Topman, which are a wardrobe staple (more on wardrobe staples in a forthcoming blog, watch this space), white Nike Air Force One's and a black beanie...when you have jet black and brand spanking new white, what else do you need?
This was another piece I'd had my eye on for a while, but had always convinced myself my head was too big to get away with beanies. On sale and low in stock, it was a now or never moment, and I love it! It only arrived two days ago but I can't wait to wear it.
Nike Air Max, Footasylum
I told myself I wouldn't cave to the Air Max epidemic, that I was a hi-tops boy through and through, but when I spotted these I knew I needed them. Y'all will know I have an aversion to colour, so the black, charcoal and pale grey palette was perfect, and the perfect little pop of colour coming from one of my favourite hues, neon green, sealed the deal. The rule of no more trainers for a while went right out the window when I saw them, but it can be re-inforced now that the purchase has been completed.
Three Row Chain Necklace, Topman
Another piece I've wanted for ages but couldn't justify buying to add to my collection of ghetto chains, when it had that shiny orange 50% off sticker on it, I couldn't resist. Yet to wear it, but I'm sure it will become a fave.
Another beanie I grabbed when purchasing my Air Max, for the 6am starts when the snooze button is more appealing than the hair straighteners. Making the most of beanies while it's still cold enough, as who knows what this summer and the ever unpredictable British weather holds for us?
And with that last spurge, there will be no more shopping until February. Oh, apart from one last thing...
This. Is. Amazing. I tell you no lies. Writing about cosmetics is one thing I tend to shy away from, even though they're something I love. But upon receiving a free sample of this upon a recent visit to my local Illamasqua counter, I'm 100% sold. Not a moisturiser, not a primer, put this on your skin before applying makeup and the results are flawless! Skincare products, and things like primers, are something I always think are just a con to get more money out of you when you're buying makeup, but this is something I NEED in my life. Definitely making a trip to Illamasqua to buy it on my next day off.
Until the next time...
xo
A
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