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Shopping in snowy Cambridge

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:04 -0600

It's been quite a busy week, but now the christmas parties are over I have time to sit down and post. I went to an office christmas party yesterday in the Seppälä dress I got off the internet recently. Here is the rest of the outfit (sorry for the

The New Black- Issue 12

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:20:34 -0600

photo from Mr X Stitch ♥ It Made My Day has had me transfixed for most of the afternoon, it is the ultimate cyber anti-depressant… “I saw my cat watch patiently as a big beetle ate a little beetle. When it was finished, my cat ate th

Buckstyle EDIT: CENTURION

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:01:54 -0600

The Stud trend. For a new decade. A new fashion film by Caco Neves, Steve Doyle & Holly Falconer.

Lookbook: Primark, Vero Moda, H&M & Din Sko

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:48:00 -0600

Cream Blouse from Primark, Leather Skirt from Vero Moda, Short Blazer from H&M, Ankle Boots from Din Sko .... lookbookFacehunter

happy birthday to me

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:33:33 -0600

我的生日在 12 月是我愛 12 月的眾多原因之一。現在長大了, 卻越來越不喜歡過生日, 畢竟沒有女生想要變老吧? 有時候我覺得似乎身邊的人都變成大人了, 卻只有我一個人還是孩子。誰知道�

Primark/Penneys Lingerie Spring/Summer 2010

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:40:56 -0600

From Wikipedia: “Primark (or Penneys) is a clothing retailer, operating in Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and Portugal. It operates a total of 188 stores with 34 in Ireland, 125 in the UK, 8 in Spain, 2 in Germany

Primark: big profits and hollow promises

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:16:50 -0600

December 2006: investigators find sweatshops in Bangladesh where workers are making Primark clothes for 5p an hour. Primark said: “As members of the Ethical Trading Initiative we are fully committed to the campaign to improve working standards in B

Lingerie That Hits the Primark

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:44:59 -0600

Always affordable and highly dependable, Primark has given us an extra treat for spring season. Top darling of the High Street, the discount chain store is preparing a fun and flirty range of delicate underwear that looks great and fits everyoneR

Getting Fired From Work

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:04:07 -0600

I might be getting fired from work for telling someone to smell my ring (when I came in drunk). London Girl called me into her cubicle (if she was a proper boss she'd have an office) and gave me a big officious talk about our company and how it value

Sneak Peak: Primark Spring 2010 Lingerie

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:04:13 -0600

Get set for a new great range of affordable underwear from Primark, Due to hit stores end of December. Some great flirty pieces, mixed with some more practical buys – another great range for the budget conscious shopper! Rouch mesh bra in

Protesters disrupt Primark Delivery

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:41:51 -0600

Householders from Crown Street near Western Road in Brighton were out in force this weekend in an attempt to prevent a Primark delivery truck from depositing its goods.They seem to have succeeded as the truck didn't turn up at all and while they were

TTFN Under Eye Concealer!

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:54:08 -0600

This under eye concealer is my absolute fave right now. I got this in Primark back in July, while I was in Blackpool.. Yes, I did say Primark! It cost about about £2/£3 and is awesomeness in a cute hot pink tube!It is a lovely consistency, blends u

Christmas wishes

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:49:01 -0600

Here is a list of what I am planning to try on or at least look at during the Christmas holidays in England. I think my biggest challenge will be to wait for two weeks for the after Christmas sales to start. I am expecting to get there by Ryanair and

Hollister’s fictitious brand story – does it matter?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:22:13 -0600

Hollister's website, including the '1922' device I can’t claim to know much about Abercrombie & Fitch’s sister brand, Hollister, and if I did, I suspect it’s somewhere that might be outside of both my price and age b

Primark Bedazzlement

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:58:00 -0600

I've always been a fan of Primark's jewellery and accessories. They often replicate pieces from Topshop and other high street stores for a fraction of the price. Here are some of my favourites...as you can see I love pearls! These headbands were arou

Winter wonderland

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:05 -0500

If you haven't noticed yet, I live in Finland. It gets quite chilly sometimes. And now my bike is frozen, my freezing air is blowing in through my window and white flakes occasionally billow down from the sky. Here is a collection of my cheapest, dea

Waiting for the winter

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:52:06 -0500

I am home alone again, so I'll have time and energy to write up blog posts this coming week! I'm afraid I didn't drag my boyfriend shopping (too much) though. My holiday is now over, so I'll be concentrating on1) My MA thesis. There, I said it. I gue

Primark Nail Varnish!

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:14:47 -0500

I have been meaning to blog about these nail polishes for god knows how long, but with what's been happening and stuff, I forgot. I'm doing it now though :)So, I saw these 'Primark - Glo Baby Glow UV Reactive nail polishes' whilst shopping with my mu

taken in leadenhall market

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:58:21 -0500

We’re just back from a spot of lunch in Borough with Katie’s folks and took a quick snap in Leadenhall Market on the walk home. We’ve got a busy day lined up today – first a party this arvo for our friend Tabitha who’

Cheap and Chic: Primark AW09

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:18:00 -0500

I'm in love with a few of the pieces at Primark this season and given my current financial status (ie. v. poor!), this budget high street chain is the perfect one stop shop for casual and work wear!Forget Burberry! What's the point in paying over 10x

Charity shopping

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:45:40 -0500

Charity shops are excellent for anyone wanting to save money. The phenomenon is slightly different in Finland and in the UK though.In the UK, all charity shops are what it says on the tin, and more charities than I can remember have their own chain o

感恩節快樂! Happy Turkey Day!

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:40:38 -0500

每年十月的第二個星期一是加拿大的感恩節。原意是為了感謝上天賜予人們好收成。跟美國的感恩節一樣，大家跟家人團聚，吃感恩節大餐，火雞，烤蕃薯，馬鈴薯，南瓜派。這讓我有點想

A magpie’s dream.

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:43:34 -0500

Sequin blazer – River Island Stripe t-shirt – French Connection Necklace – Topshop Shiny skirt – American Apparel Ankle boots – Primark Exciting shopping moment of the week: I finally allowed myself to buy the sequin bl

Makeup Haul #1

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:28:21 -0500

My Makeup Haul #1 Duration : 0:8:45 Makeup Haul #1 is a post from: The Fetish Drag Queen Technorati Tags: 7-11, accesories, bobbi brown, bobbi brown makeup, casual, clothes, concealer, Crack Is Whack, cross dress, crossdress, crossdresser, drag q

Student budget shopping

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:29:48 -0500

I mentioned the 25% off sale items offer at Ellos recently. The offer is now long gone - and my sale items have arrived this week. I got eight items for 35€ including postage, so I should be quite happy, and anyone who missed the chance should be q

Dispatches from London: The Secrets of Primark

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:30:35 -0500

As someone who occasionally suffers from anxiety, shopping in London on the weekends is not always a pleasurable activity. And the store that gets my stomach churning with the mere mention of its name is Primark, or Primani as its ironically called a

Will Primark Open a Store In Gran Canaria?

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:33:55 -0500

Three years ago we got in touch with high street store Primark and we asked them if they will be bringing one of their stores over to Gran Canaria or any of the Canary Islands. Their reply was:Thank you for your enquiryWe have a store opening in Jer

Meet The Flintstones!...

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:16:00 -0500

Today I bought this bag from Primark (well I say bought... read on).I keep humming The Flintstones theme toon when I look at it, which makes me smile, which in turn means it's a good buy.I did have an attack of the 'little person in my head' talking

What I wore today...

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:06:29 -0500

Marilyn Monroe Vest-Top: A-WearSequin Jacket: Penneys/PrimarkPearl Bracelet: Penneys/Primark

Stripes and checks.

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:05:21 -0500

Check shirt – H&M White belt – charity shop Stripe jersey skirt – ASOS Suede ankle boots, and bag – both Primark Until I have regular work and can justifiably start charging new clothes to my credit card, I’ve been r