Bargains, bargains, bargains.

I've been shopping crazy recently. But all for bargains! After some thought (and many years of buying cheap Primark clothes which don't always last as long as I would like), I have decided that for moving to London I need a capsule wardrobe. I know this isn't exactly original, I've read this tip a few million times in magazines. & I will also *stop* buying 10 things from Primark for £20 and instead buy one, lovely, decent quality item for £20. Again, not entirely original thought.

So, here are some of my wee bargains! Firstly, are the gorgeous necklaces (which I mentioned in my last post) from Accessorize, both half price for a grand total of: £5.50.

(ironically, that's a checked Primark shirt)

After buying these, I realised I had no earrings to go with them (which might seem like it is defeating the purpose of a bargain) so I bought a pair. In the sale though, for just £3.

Above, is my find of the season (year, possibly), as well as a wee sneaky peek at another pretty find - a vintage-style, John Lewis bag, on sale for £28 (from £50).

Gorgeous, grey, slouchy, mini-heel, ankle boots from River Island. A steal at £15, when they were originally £65. They look great with everything! Skinny jeans, leggings, socks, bare legs. A necessity for a shoe addict.

Much more look-what-I-saved-money-on posts to come as I've been shopping more than I've been updating (which doesn't say much). Including some gorgeous things for when I move.

Also, I'm off to London for the day on Tuesday to see my wee flat down there and find out what else I need to buy for it, so I'll have some interesting pictures from that trip too.

Ammie
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Taking Criticism

I must learn how to take criticism. Really, I do. I can't possibly work in the fashion industry & take everything so personally.

I recently discovered Ollie & Nic and I'm in love! Thier website doesn't have much on it and they only have 5 shops at the moment but if you're near one you should definately, definately go in. They've got lots of tea-inspired jewellery so naturally I felt right at home.

Accessorize have got some really beautiful necklaces in at the moment, and a half price sale in store! I got a gorgeous wee kettle necklace & a heart one for just £5.50!

I've gone a bit crazy with my wages, my boyfriend and I went into Ted Baker for a look (because I figured I couldn't afford to spend any money in there, except...they had a sale on!). I bought this, in grey, which I've been eyeing up for months.

Ammie
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Fashion Show - Structure Dress

The dress is the middle is mine from my Structure project, it's based on this picture I took in New York last year of the Brooklyn Bridge. It's made of black organdi, the knots are a mixture of the organdi, black cotton and white cotton. I'm not really happy with this one, it's not how my original idea was but it at least looked interesting on the catwalk.

Ammie
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Etsy!

I've recently become an Etsy-addict, I spent an entire afternoon browsing/shopping last week, so here's some of my purchases!

I couldn't resist this gorgeous necklace! And I can't help but feel that the price is a steal for something so pretty.

I got these cute wee MDF shapes so paint & decorate for my flat in London. I can't wait for them to arrive & make a project out of them! I've also ordered a big cupcake & some mini cupcakes (I think it's 4 mini cupcakes & 4 mini ice cream cones, I couldn't quite understand the lising lol). The price on these is a bargain too, it came to just $14 (just under £9) including postage.

Ammie
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Fashion Show 1

I can't believe I haven't updated in a month, that's terrible! I have been really busy though! I got a job in a wee jewellers, one of them sells Tatty Devine and Anna Lou so it's pretty awesome. I've also done lots of shopping too which I need to update on!

The above picture is of my collection from my final year at college, the show was amazing and all the collections were really good. The tutors thought it was one of the best shows they've had in years! Although my model in the middle was a last minute replacement, the dress rehearsal was the first time I had fitted her, it was sooo nervy! Thankfully everything worked well enough that I didn't cringe too much! I'll update with some more pictures soon.

I've also got my accommodation sorted for moving down to London - 10 weeks today! I'm very excited, already started shopping for my kitchen stuff and things to decorate my room.

Ammie
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Deadline Day!

Today was Dealine Day for my final year collection. It's so scary how quickly the past 3 years have gone by, especially the past 6 months. I didn't get anything finished to a standard that I'm happy with but it's done & it will look fine on the catwalk so I guess as long as it passes it doesn't matter too much.

This is the back of my little swing jacket I've made, I don't know how many hours I spent sewing this by hand, there's a wee bit at the top too which you can't see in the pic.

Well, I'm shattered after such a stressful day so I'll keep this post short and hopefully have some interesting pictures up in a few days - the fashion show's on Thursday!

Ammie
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E.L.F. Haul & Yesterday's Ensemble

Warning: this is gonna be a looong post!
This is actually for yesterday :-)

My E.L.F. make up arrived, just 2 days after I ordered which is really impressive.

I just ordered a few things to try it out: brow brush, smudging brush, conditioning lip balm, all over concealer and a duo cream eyeshadow in Butter Pecan (kinda everyday colours for me).

I'm just going to do a quick review of these, I haven't tried the brushes yet, although one thing I will say about the brow brush/comb - it's huuuge!
The conditioning balm is wonderful, I love it and although you only need a tiny bit, I just want to put on more and more haha. I got the strawberry one, it gives a very very slight pink tint and smells lovely :-)
The concealer is very good, stays on well and it's lovely and creamy. It is very small though, the tube fits nicely into the palm of my hand but for £1.50 it's great.
The eyeshadow is creamy and very pigmented, but creased about half an hour after I put it on. I did have on the Urban Decay Primer Potion and some MAC eyeshadow in Vanilla as a base so maybe that was all too much for it, but I will prevail and hope I get the right combo because I like the colours.

I was up pretty early yesterday morning for a wee shop about and a coffee with my friend Fergie so I went for very natural make up and comfy clothes.
Cardigan & top (with lace insert) are both Primark, my denim shorts are from Matalan and I had on my adorable vintage tights which have a little bow on the heel, and I wore my red patent flats. I accessorise with red a lot :-)

Ammie
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