Mini Holiday Primark Haul

So as many of you will know by now.....I’M GOING TO ITALY IN MAY!! Ok sorry about the yelling but I’m slightly excited-if you hadn’t already guessed that!!! Anyway, believe it or not going to Primark is a bit of a treat for me, sounds a bit sad but to be honest I try not to spend money because I was a bit naughty with shopping when I was younger. Let’s just say it wasn’t quite the credit card in the ice block like Rebecca Bloomwood but it wasn’t far off. The other reason is living in Dorset I have to drive about 40 minutes to get to a Primark (which is tiny but still better than nothing) so it’s a bit of a mission to go if you need one thing so we order a lot online but it’s not the same. Anyway I got to a Primark and spent a small fortune but they are key pieces which I can use as different outfits. I had loads and loads of stuff which always happens with me but nowadays I can put stuff back. So there were a few things I thought would be great for the holiday but I had a budget and I stuck to it (or thereabouts-eeek!)

I decided to go sophisticated apart from one item which I will wear here. Which is the sparkly high tops which I couldn’t resist buying. They are quite comfy as well. I thought they could jazz up a boring outfit. Think they have had mixed reactions but I love them so I’m going to wear them. Sometimes it’s good to be a bit silly!!

Then I focused on my Italy style and what I could wear to make me look as glamorous as all those beautiful and elegant Italian ladies. So I thought key pieces that would work with other clothes I have. So I thought the white shirt with the little bobbles or dots on would go with everything (I just need to buy a white strappy top to go under it.) I can put the shirt with my white jeans, my yellow and blue trousers and most of my skirts including the one in the picture.

The skirt is tulle material which I love and the detail of the flowers is very pretty and the colour makes it sophisticated and it can be an evening or day depending on how I accessorise it and what I pair it with. In the day I can put it with a little t-shirt or a vest top but maybe the skirt is a cute option. I have black sandals that I would probably wear with that skirt rather than the other sandals which are a bit more playful with the teeny tiny pom poms-which are too cute to handle-lol! The other shoes I bought were for evenings out, I bought flat shoes because with cobbles and hills I don’t want to struggle to walk around. I think on holidays it’s sensible to wear flatter shoes in places like Italy. They will go with skirts and long dresses too. I did forget to photograph my long evening cardigan that is cream which will go with all of my evening outfits or if it’s more chilly in the day. Oh and I also forgot to photograph the jumper I am wearing now which actually is a mint colour, it’s a summer jumper (lightweight) so I can wear it in Italy with my white jeans or a skirt. I bought some new sunglasses and a silk scarf that I thought looked quite chic for Italy. The sunglasses are the style I used to have when I thought I was young and hip! The silk scarf I could wear with a skirt or a a more simple top that I could then pair it with to make it a feature. I was happy with what I got and I can combine it with other clothes that I already have so only need a few cheaper bits like vest tops. Can’t wait to go and I’m sure maybe another mini haul before I go-hehe!!

ToodlesXX