It's been just over two weeks since I last brought you a haul post, my last one was full to the brim with sales finds so I thought it was about time I showed you some dresses (yes they're all dresses) I picked up over my last few on-line shops - in my defence I did have a £50 Topshop gift card from Christmas to use, not that I need any encouragement. If you're anything like me you'll place a whopping amount of on-line orders only to find you don't love pieces on and have to send them back - I swear people at my work think I'm rolling in money with the amount of parcels that arrive for me! These are however, the pieces that received the Cagney & Lace seal of approval.
I have a real love/hate relationship with Topshop - sometimes I go in and love absolutely everything and wonder how far my clothing budget will stretch yet other times I find a lot of the clothes to be quite young (I'm nearly twenty five but let's not speak about that). At the moment I'm in a love phase and chose this Mix and Match Shift Dress. Now anyone who knows me well knows how much I love a bit of pattern so combining three together is my idea of clothing heaven. At five foot eight I sometimes find Topshop dresses a little bum skimming but this is THE ideal length. I can't wait to wear this for my friends fast approaching birthday with black opaques and shoe boots, this would look equally as chic though with a chunky knit thrown over the top and a floppy hat, like this one for a weekend shopping trip.
My second Topshop find was this Contrast Sleeve Dress, now I'll level with you, I've been lusting after this for what feels like forever after spotting it on the lovely Lily last year. I tried it on back then but it was only available in standard sizing so it was just far too short - back to the present day and a quick browse in the tall area of the Topshop website and it was there, hooray! I ordered it in a flash and wasn't disappointed. Now usually something like this wouldn't work for my curvy shape but surprisingly it does - as you can probably tell from the picture it's quite loose fitting so it's perfect for a chilled out weekend look. I'll be wearing it now with tights and my favourite studded boots and in the Summer with cute flats and bare legs.
My final pick was this Textured Fit & Flare dress from ASOS which has a real Chanel vibe going on, even though the material is cotton it feels and looks like boucle. My recurring problem with ASOS is that the clothing looks so much better on the models than they ever does in real life but this cutie shocked me. It's a little more demure and lady like than my usual attire but it's super flattering on my hour glass shape with a nipped in waist, skater style skirt and 3/4 length sleeves. I'm off to Spain next week on a business trip with work which usually involves long days and outfits that need to work from day to night so this will be the perfect number to take with me (I can only take hand luggage too guys.....and breathe!) I'm thinking of wearing this with grey cable knit tights but then I have no idea on footwear. I better get my fashion thinking cap firmly on....
Which dress is your favourite from my recent spree? I'm all ears on styling suggestions for the ASOS number too. Oh and if you haven't seen my Neom candle giveaway where have you been? Check it our here.
Good choices, Han! I've been looking at that denim number for a while, too. From the fit, do you think it would be worth going for a small sizer/the petite version for those of us who aren't overly blessed in the clevage department? I like unfitted, smocks but worried with the material it'll look like a sack! L x
ReplyDeleteThanks Lauren! For you my dear I would definitely go for the petite version, it will seriously swamp you even in a smaller size. I sized down in tall so I definitely would consider it, it certainly won't look sack-ish x
DeleteCheers my dear, might have a cheeky order! x
DeleteOooo I love that Denim dress. I would love to buy it if it wasn't so fitted my boobs just would look like big blocks in it :( damn it! I fell in love the second I saw it on here! x
ReplyDeleteAh damn those boobs Lacey, mind you bet you can wear some amazing things that I can't!
DeleteLove them all! xo
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DeleteAaah, all these three items have been bookmarked for me for ages! I need to start saving so I can have a splurge! Can't wait to see them on :)
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Ooooh hope I've not tempted you from bookmark to basket! I'm sure the denim dress will be popping up very soon Katie.
DeleteMy favourite thing you bought was the last one, the ASOS dress. Looks classy - I agree that it has that designer vibe.
ReplyDeleteI personally really hate Topshop - I think it's terribly overrated, and there are just soooo many people on the streets who look like they're wearing the entire contents of a Topshop catalogue. Booooooring.
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Thank you for such an honest comment Cassaela, it's refreshing to hear. Glad you like my ASOS pick, it's certainly more than a tad demure.
DeleteLove the denim vibe topshop dress x
ReplyDeleteThank you lovely - you can't beat an easy to wear throw on type dress!
DeleteAh the second dress is GORGEOUS!!!! I always find Topshop really hit and miss!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it just? When I was younger my whole wardrobe was from there but a lately I just pick the odd piece.
Deleteadore the topshop and last asos dresses! i find that as well with asos... hate it when they never look as good on you!!!!
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Thanks Sophie, I'm glad it made you chuckle. Tell me about it, we should realise that the models would look good in a bin bag!
DeleteI absolutely love the 1st dress! I'm obsessed with Topshop, it's always a hit with me! xx
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Thank you Zandra, I can't wait to wear it!
Deletesuch lovely purchases - love the denim dress and the textured dress!
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Thank you Lipmunn, I think the denim dress might be my favourite.
DeleteMy faves are 2 and 3! :) 2 for a kick back day with friends and 3 for teaching and maybe fancy lunches. Out of curiosity you said you'll be in Spain next week, which city. I live in Spain that's why I ask.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, great purchases! :)
Thank you Daphne, I love to hear how others would style pieces! I'll be visiting Valencia, is that close to where you live?
DeleteOMG I LOVE everything You bought.
ReplyDeleteI Love the first Dress, I wish i owned it. Gorgeous
I have a similar denim dress aswell but its from Asos!
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Thanks Claudia, I'm obsessed with clashing patterns. I'll pop over and check out your blog!
Deletevery cute skirts! i especially love the 2nd and 3rd one :)
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DeleteI'm in Madrid and it's 3 hours away. I've never been to Valencia, one of the many cities I have to visit in Spain. Maybe next time you come round you'll find yourself in the capital, and ill be able to give you a few recommendations :) enjoy!!!
ReplyDeleteAh yes that would be awesome! The boy & I fancy holidaying in Spain this year, any recommendations as to where to go? Preferably somewhere with a nice beach, good restaurants and bars, oh and shops of course but not Marbella :)
DeleteIn love with that first dress! Great post!
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DeleteThen I would definitely recommend the North of Spain! :) I love the North as my bf´s mom is from San Sebastian and we go more than a few times a year. Summer is the best time to go as it will not be raining as much!
ReplyDeleteYou will find amazing food, lots of clothing shops you won´t find in other cities, and of course the famous Spanish brands. The beaches are going to be packed but not over crowded. I have never been to Marbella (or to the South of Spain in general). If not San Sebastian I would recommend any part of Asturias (Llanes, Gijon etc :) and last but not least Galicia!
If you want me to rant more about these places do let me know. Check out the places I mentioned, I am sure you will be pleased.
Btw, in a little town in San Sebastian called Getaria there is a Balenciaga Museum. Very new, modern and I´ve been there once and it was worth it.
Thank you so much Daphne for your recommendations! I had a quick check out of San Sebastian and it looks seriously cool, I love the sound of the Balenciaga Museum too. I told the boy about it and he just looked at me confused!
DeleteI love that denim dress, made me think of springtime strolls around a park. Can't wait till winter's finally over.
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I couldn't agree more Mintfields, I can't wait to wear it in Spring and ditch the black opaques. Thank you!
DeleteI love that little denim Topshop dress, ive been eyeing it up for a while! will look gorgeous on you :)
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DeleteLove your little haul! I really want the contrast sleeves dress but I tried it on the other day, and it just looked like a sack on me! I think I'll have to try on a size down because I love it so much!
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Ah I hear your pain Pip, I'd definitely try it again in a size down as I did have to go down in a size in it too. I'm all for oversized but no one wants to look like a sack!
DeleteThe contrast sleeve dress! I absolutely love it.
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