Paris haul!

I didn't go too insane in Paris, meaning I didn't buy too much... but here is the round-up of all my purchases that will forever remind me of a beautiful trip. Sorry it is so so late - I really have to catch up!

Essie nail polish in Sugar Daddy & Rouge Baiser nail polish in Pastel Jaune.

I am a complete sucker for nail polishes, and these sugar sweet shades were too cute to resist.

Hand painted Vogue cover art.

I bought this by the Seine near the Notre Dame. It was perfect for me - classy, elegant, Parisian, and of course featuring Vogue!

Assorted postcards.

I picked these up all over the city on impulse, and I plan to stick them all around my room to remind me of the trip. My favourites are the show posters and the Moulin Rouge.

Perfume spritzers - Belle du Jour.

I adore anything retro glamour and was captivated by the vintage ones in the window of this Montmartre boutique. Unfortunately my budget didn't stretch that far but these reproductions still look gorgeous.

Metallic dress - Isabel Marant (second-hand).

The likelihood of me ever affording anything by Isabel Marant was absolutely minute, until I stumbled upon this in a second-hand/vintage store in the backstreets of Saint Germain. It's gorgeous, sparkling and glamorous and I love it.

Clutch bag - Cos (second-hand).

I also unearthed this in the second hand shop, and fell for the unique print and on-trend fold-over style.

Vintage bracelet.

That second hand shop really was full of treasures, and this delicately beautiful silver bracelet is possibly my favourite.

 Bralet - Brandy Melville, Home Made.

The back of this cute bralet is my favourite part, love the detail.

And that is the end of my Paris haul - see? Restrained. Although if we're honest most of my money did go on pastries and BNs... I am so so pleased with all of my purchases though, and they will be permanent reminders of a beautiful trip.

Love and kisses, Tara xox

Poppy-print.

I finally had a Saturday morning free and in my own home yesterday, so of course I went shopping. I hit the town with Mum (although we went our separate ways for most of it) and managed not to spend too much money. I did get a few cute things, although since Mum paid they are being held back for my birthday - so photos will come with the rest of my birthday haul in around 18 days! Since it was a fairly relaxed affair I went for quite a toned-down, simple outfit by my standards..

Dress & Cardigan - H&M; Shoes - New Look; Belt & Tights - Primark; Bag - H! by Henry Holland; Ring - Topshop; Necklace - Temporary Secretary.

I think about 70% of my wardrobe must be florals, since I seem to drag a new floral print out of there every few days. I have had this dress for a while, but only worn it once so I decided to throw it on for my shopping trip. I love it because the digital poppy print is so cute, and the shape is really flattering. Keeping it fairly relaxed, I paired it with a long black cardigan and black opaques, then couldn't resist some colour. I seem to be going for purple quite a lot these days and Saturday was no exception with my purple wedges and bag, but I also added some pops of coral with my ring and belt.

Like I said, the majority of what I picked up yesterday is actually intended for my birthday, so you will have to wait until then to see it, just like I have to wait to wear it! I did buy a few things for myself, but mostly basics like tights and leggings - nothing that exciting really. My sole extravagances were this month's Vogue, featuring Charlize Theron, and a new perfume.

 

Say hello to Dazzling Darling, the latest fragrance from Kylie Minogue. I tried this last weekend when I was at Becca's house for the concert and totally fell in love with it, resolving to buy it the next time I went shopping. The bottle is gorgeous, and I absolutely love the lilac hue of the perfume. I am wearing it now and it is a beautiful, subtle scent that is quite entrancing. Expect a proper review on a day when I have nothing else to say! 

Love and kisses, Tara xox