Tuesday, October 18, 2011

My Recent Non Beauty Acquisitions

I've been trying to save money on beauty products so that I can have more to spend on clothes. I've so far managed to curb my spending on products and finally no longer feel guilty buying too much makeup.

The following haul was purchased over a space of a few months, and I never got round to posting about them.

First up is one of my favourite purchases this year. A sequin dress from Mango.


I love romantic, ethereal looking dresses, and I like how the sequins aren't too 'bling' on this dress. I also love the soft, ballerina feel of the skirt.

Also from Mango is this bolero.


It's sequined too, like the dress.


I got this clutch at a 50% discount from Miss Selfridge. I think it'll be great for Summer parties, especially weddings. Hopefully it'll be quite nice for winter too since it reminds me slightly of snowflakes.


I bought this black lace clutch from Accessorize.


I've always wanted a military coat, but without looking like I'm actually in the army. I can't wait til it gets colder so I can wear my new blue coat from Zara.



Banana Republic just opened a store in Manchester, and I bought this crystal belt from it.


Last but not least, I got a pair of teal velvet ballerina shoes from Topshop.


32 comments:

  1. the dress and coat are so gorgeous!

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  2. I love your dress sense!! The dress is gorgeous! xx

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  3. Ah that coat is so so cute, I was looking at one just like that on Asos last night. Love the navy blue colour.

    Hannah xo

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  4. The coat is absolutely stunning! And I love the dress as well : D

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  5. cute dress !! nd ur coat is soo stylish !! Love itt ! : )
    http://shopaholicutie.blogspot.com/

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  6. aaah,ilove everything you purchased here. props to the dress,its lovely.

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  7. I love your choices, they are so feminine <3 I can tell the ballerina dress must be gorgeous on you because you are an angelic-looking person. My winter coat is surprisingly similar to yours, but a much greener teal shade... and it is so long on me cuz I'm short!

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  8. wow, so pretty, I love everything you've got. I love white color also but always worried they get dirty.

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  9. your shopping mojo is ON! :D

    lovely picks! i actually like soft, romantic dresses too! the sequined bolero will look amazing with simple black ensembles i imagine. :)

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  10. awee the dress! it looks so lovely, is that a tulle dress?

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  11. the dress is just beautiful, it will definitely look gorgeous on you! I also love your blue flats!

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  12. I love that coat its gorgeous! <3 that dress is so beautiful too!

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  13. Oh my goodness, that coat is beautiful! :)

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  14. That dress is gorgeous! I've been trying to hunt down the perfect military jacket too, love your finds!

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  15. Penelope, the products that your purchased are all so pretty and I'm loving all the things you got. VERY PRETTY!

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  16. love your purchases! smart buy!

    www.thehiddenfairy.blogspot.com

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  17. omg, I love your purchases! <3 _ <3
    They are so classy!

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  18. Gosh that dress is just too lovely. Going on a date?

    I am also looking for a military coat. We don't have Zara in Seattle, but many other places sell great coats.

    www.geekettegazette.com
    www.thegirlieblog.com

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  19. i love the military coat hun.. and the blue flats too.. hugs!!!

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  20. I.Want.Your.Dress!!!!! It's gorgeous!!
    The miss selfridge clutch would go well with it, i didn't realise you was from Manchester! xX

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  21. omg love the dress!!! so pretty!!!!!!!!

    xoxo jenna
    The Petite Blogger

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  22. These are really beautiful pieces you got! The Mango sequin dress and the Zara coat are so beautiful!

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  23. wow i love everything u got!! But my favourite gotta be that clutch from Accessorize, so gorgeous, it goes with everything and its chic yet simple and feminine ohh i love it love it!:D Acessorize does have amazing clutches!:D
    Beijinhos**

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  24. Two thumbs and two toes way up for the dress and coat. The dress is GORGEOUS! SOOOOOO pretty and I can just imagine you in it looking all elegant and soft.

    *sigh*

    Love your taste..

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  25. I am loving your purchases, Penelope!:D The dress is lovely and the coat is just so chic.:D

    ***** Marie *****
    allthingsmarie.com

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  26. what a beautiful dress!
    I love the black lace clutch and the blue coat as well :)
    lovely purchases!

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  27. OOh wow great stuff! I am loooooving that military jacket and def the lace clutch! So chic and classic. ^_^

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  28. I love everything you got! Especially the white clutch and the dress. I bet the gold tone looks amazing on you.

    I have a little obsession with winter coats, this one is gorgeous. I am looking for a military one too, thanks for sharing xoxo

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  29. oh my goodness your dress looks so so so magical!!! :D

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  30. Beautiful! What a lovely dress and that coat is really great! :)

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