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.


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32 comments:

  1. Femme VirtueOctober 18, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    the dress and coat are so gorgeous!

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  2. RoshniOctober 18, 2011 at 5:18 AM

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

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  3. HannahOctober 18, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    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. 나니October 18, 2011 at 5:36 AM

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

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  5. Nitika BhatiaOctober 18, 2011 at 6:16 AM

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

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  6. breakingrumoursOctober 18, 2011 at 6:43 AM

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

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  7. Sarah S.October 18, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    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. RaeOctober 18, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    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. GeorginaOctober 18, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    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. KimOctober 18, 2011 at 7:43 AM

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

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  11. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 7:51 AM

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

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  12. MissTwistOctober 18, 2011 at 7:52 AM

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

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  13. BeautyByKrystalOctober 18, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Oh my goodness, that coat is beautiful! :)

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  14. StaceyOctober 18, 2011 at 8:18 AM

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

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  15. Riya~October 18, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    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. thehiddenfairyOctober 18, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    love your purchases! smart buy!

    www.thehiddenfairy.blogspot.com

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  17. KABIGONEOctober 18, 2011 at 10:47 AM

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

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  18. Content Director - Strong Female LeadersOctober 18, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    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. Rhania E.October 18, 2011 at 7:04 PM

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

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  20. LilladylifeOctober 18, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    need to RUN TO MANGO!

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  21. PinkOrchidsOctober 19, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    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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  22. j3nhowOctober 19, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    omg love the dress!!! so pretty!!!!!!!!

    xoxo jenna
    The Petite Blogger

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  23. JessOctober 19, 2011 at 4:22 PM

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

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  24. AnaOctober 20, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    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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  25. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    I love it all!

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  26. hevnOctober 20, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    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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  27. MarieOctober 20, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    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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  28. PeijiOctober 21, 2011 at 5:15 PM

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

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  29. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 10:27 PM

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

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  30. Aint That Pretty...October 23, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    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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  31. kumiko maeOctober 29, 2011 at 4:13 AM

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

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  32. makeup magpieOctober 30, 2011 at 1:14 PM

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

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