Matalan Beach Buys

Hey Everyone!
For me, when 'high street shops' are mentioned, I automatically think of around 5 well known, regularly hauled and hyped names. Topshop for those treat purchases, Primark for affordable basics and the odd treasure find, and so on. In all honesty, until a few weeks ago, if Matalan was mentioned, I would automatically think of clothes for older ladies and kids. How wrong I was. I popped in out of interest and was very pleasantly surprised. 

On my first trip I bought the royal blue bottom mismatched bikini. I like that the top and bottoms are sold separately as I am often a different size on top than on bottom and sometimes I like to switch up patterns. I also went in after work a couple of days ago for a quick look about in the hope they might have a few beach essentials. Their summer sale is now on and its absolutely brilliant. For £15 I got the aztec bandeau bikini top, tortoise bottoms, a beach towel and the beach bag! Matalan is definitely the place for last minute holiday bargains. I would absolutely recommend popping in- their range completely surpassed my expectations. 
Have you shopped in Matalan lately? Have you found any luckies?

Haul | H&M and Primark

Hey Everyone!

I've not done a haul in a while so I thought I would show you what I've bought recently! Its safe to say that since my exams finished I went on a bit of a blow out spendathon and now I can't set foot in a shop for weeks as I've spent all my money :( But oh well I am really pleased with my purchases and I can see me getting lots of use out of them- particularly in the coming summer months!

First up is H&M and this is without doubt my favourite shop at the moment. I've always thought of H&M as quite Hit and Miss (aha see what I did there?) but right now it has an amazing collection. 

£12.99

 I am in love with this floral playsuit because it is so versatile and wearable. I wore it to a party with heels but it will also be ideal to wear on holiday with sandals. A definite staple in my summer wardrobe. 

£4.99

I plan to wear this oversized heart top tucked into denim shorts on a summers day or over leggings when its cooler.

£12.99

Another really versatile piece perfect for summer and I love the colour of this against my skin tone, especially with a red lip and red nails!

£14.99

I have been looking for the perfect pair of denim shorts for ages and I've finally found them. These are an all year round piece- can be worn with tights when its cooler or with a tan on holiday. They are one of the most versatile pieces in my wardrobe and I'm so excited so put different outfits together with them. 

I was put off similar shorts in the likes of Primark because of the cheap looking buttons whereas I love the rosy copper buttons on these and I also like the green stitching as its pretty unusual.

And Primark- which, in sprite of my current love affair with H&M, remains one of my favourite shops.

£6

I am still  amazed at the price of this dress. This is the perfect holiday dress- ideal for wearing to the beach over a bikini yet also perfectly acceptable for dinner. Its available in a variety of colours including navy, mustard, white, pink and bright blue. 

£6

I'm not sure if its weird to show you my bikini but ah well I thought I'd share since it was such a bargain! Also available in purple and pink. This year I want to have a variety of swimwear as I think on holiday I'll be at the pool or beach everyday! (Yay I'm so excited!)

So that's my most recent purchases! Have you found any bargains lately? Do you love H&M as much as me?