Sunday 29 April 2012

ACCESSORISING APRIL

Throughout April I have been trying to curb my spending since it is a big birthday month - we have had my fabulous sister's 30th, my hero Granda Dava's 80th Birthday and in the first week of May it's Mr Well Done's birthday (how bloody selfish of him), so I've been watching the wallet making sure I can get them the wonderful gifts that they deserve.

Of course, Sods Law dictates that when you can't spend money, you can't stop seeing things that you want to spend money on. But, I was good and instead of buying new outfits that I definitely didn't need, I bought reasonably priced accessories that would change the look of garments that I already had, giving them a fresh feel.

1. Silver Envelope Clutch,H&M
2. NYC Spring Street polish; Collection 2000 Love Your Lips in Passion; Collection 2000, Sherbert Lemon.
3. Snakeskin Woven Straw Clutch, H&M
4. Striped Cotton Scarf, H&M
5.Barry M Mint Green Polish; Rimmel Lasting Polish in Your Majesty.

6. Vintage Beaded Collar
7.) Silver Buckle Bracelet, H&M
8.) Silver Rings, H&M

Also this month I was lucky enough to win a competition this month on Facebook from one of my favourite new bands Clement Marfo & The Frontline, winning a signed T-shirt. It came in the post a few weeks ago, and I can't decide if I should wear it, or keep it safe until they are huge - an investment so to speak. Check out their hit, Mayhem ft Kano - it is one hell of a tune.


So what have you guys been spending your hard earned money on this month?
Hope you all had a fabulous weekend.

Gems x

22 comments:

  1. Fab buys, i <3 the vintage beaded collar xx

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    1. Thanks, the beaded collar was a steal on ebay, the seller said it was from the 1940's and you can tell the quality in the beading and weight.

      Gems x

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    1. Thanks Cherry
      They were both bargains, the silver clutch was just £7 in the sale. And the straw clutch was just £7.95 full price, they have several styles including an equally cute zebra print.

      Gems x

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  3. That collar is gorgeeeeouss! I like the clutch bags too, I've been looking for an envelope clutch bag.
    I haven't spent my cash yet - going to on Thursday :D
    x

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    1. Ebay baby! I have been after a collar for ages but the ones on offer in shops and online were expensive for what you got, so I took a punt and tried vintage on Ebay and there are so many.
      Good time to go shopping so many sales on at the minute - so much temptation :)

      Gems x

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  4. Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog :) I too have loads of leather jackets but just couldn't resist the bargain and it's a bit smarter than all my others. I have the Barry M nail polish, it's one of my faves! Love the beaded collar it's so pretty :) xx

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    1. I do love Barry M polishes - always well priced and go on so nicely and I think that shade would look nice with the collar actually :)

      Gems x

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  5. Love that buckle bangle!
    Regarding your last,rather excellent post,I DO often come out of a film with comments along the line of "shot film,fab frocks"!I also wills ee a film just for the costumes,even if it doesn't look interesting!I want to see Sucker Punch just for the clothes,the storyline looks pretty blah to me,but the girls look FAB!
    Thanks for visiting my blog,btw,always awesome to "meet" fellow bloggers,esp from our part of the world!:)

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    1. You have to watch the film for those gorgeous girls - the costumes are out of this world.
      How could I not love your blog - your bloody fabulous and I urge other bloggers to stop by Helga von Trollop.

      Gems x

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  6. Amazing post dear!
    Gorgeous blog! Following! Follow back? <3

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    1. Thanks Marella, its all very new to me, but I am doing my best.
      Gems x

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  7. Loving the nail colours bring on summer :)

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    1. The nail varnishes were a total bargain too - the yellow and neon red were just a pound each from a discount store :)

      Gems x

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  8. Great picks, the snake skin clutch is my favourite but they're all lovely x

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    1. Yeah I love that clutch, it was such a bargain. Stay tune I have some more new bargains to share soon :)

      Gems x

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  9. I love the snakeskin clutch. x

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    1. Thanks Lily - H&M are on fire at the moment, I'm just gutted I missed out on so much of the Fashion Against Aids stuff.

      Gems x

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  10. i like all accessories from this post, the most nails polish!
    so amazing :)

    welcome to my blog :)
    xoxo, Florencece

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    1. The funny thing is a few months ago, I literally never wore nail polish because I do such a terrible job, getting the stuff everywhere. But, I've decided practice makes perfect, forcing myself to try a new shade every week :)

      Gems x

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  11. I love the accessories and the barry m nail polish. I like your attitude of buying accessories to add a different feel to clothes you alread have. I definitely need that mindset xx

    www.almostdelightful.com

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    1. My attitude isn't always that way but I do my best when the occasion calls for it. I have decided that May is going to be a mostly ebay shopping month - I'm just a day in and have found a couple of great bargains already :)

      Gems x

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