ABBIEMICHELLEXO: August 2013

Monday, 26 August 2013

OUTFIT | How I style a maxi skirt

Hello. A quick 'ootd' kinda post, but also showing how I style a maxi skirt as I must admit I find it soooo hard for some reason to style them casually! I thought I better make the most of my fairly new-ish purchase as the sunny weather isn't going to be around for much longer! ..Apologies in advance for the crap quality photo's!

Top: Primark // Maxi skirt: Forever 21 // Necklace: Forever 21

Let me know how you like styling maxi skirts or link me to your 'ootd's' featuring a maxi skirt! Thanks for reading Xo

Thursday, 15 August 2013

OUTFIT | Summer attire

I feel like I barely post any outfit of the day's so I thought I'd scroll back through my camera roll on my iPhone and find a few lame mirror selfie pics which obviously didn't make it to Instagram.. lol

I'm pretty sure the British summer is coming to an end and the dark nights are slowly creeping in, so here's a look back on a few different types of outfit's I was sporting this "summer"

Oversized t-shirt dress: Topshop // Sandals: Primark

Blouse: New Look // Jeans: Topshop 'Leigh' Jeans (blue) // Sandals: Primark // Necklace: Forever 21

Top: Wallis // Ripped boyfriend jeans: River Island // Sandals: Primark // Bag: Zara

T-shirt: Topshop // Jeans: Topshop 'Leigh' Jeans (grey) // Sandals: Primark

Crop top: Topshop // Blouse: Primark // Trousers: Next

Hope you found this interesting in some way.. as you can see even when the sun does come out I still live in my jeans and Primark sandals, which have been the best investment EVER for £12 each I snapped the black and brown versions right up! Anyway, thanks for reading as always Xo

Sunday, 11 August 2013

HAUL | Another small haul!

Yesterday I did a bit of shopping at Bluewater prior to seeing The Saturdays with one of my best friends, Becky! Had a really good day and picked up a few bargains, which are always my fave! So I thought I'd show you the few pieces I bought :)

Earrings: River Island, £3

I already have a pair of gold hoops but yesterday I was wearing a black and silver kinda outfit and with me being weird about not mixing metal colours I didn't wear the gold hoops, so when I saw these for the bargain price of £3 I knew they had to be mine

Crop t-shirt: River Island, £15

I love this print! It was the first thing that caught my attention, I tried it on and I knew it was meant to be.. one of them oversized crop t-shirts that cuts off at really nice point so you don't have too much on show

Dress: H&M, £12.99

I really like the print of the dress and thought it would be good for when we have our more warmer summer days! Super cheap and it also fits really well, so a piece I couldn't go wrong with

Blouse: Mango, £19.99

Not usually a shop I'd go into but with a 'SALE' sign in the window display I was in! I love a bargain and ofcourse chiffon blouses so when I saw this it was an instant purchase. I really like the light pastel type colours in this blouse which I think looks good for a summery outfit! I will definitely venturing into Mango from now on as loads really caught my eye

Jumper: Topshop, £15

Another one of my bargain purchases, £15 down from £29! I was really surprised to this in their sale as I think this will be a staple when I'm back in college in September for my "I can't be bothered to make effort" days! I think this takes me away from my usual style of clothing and I'm really liking the whole sporty trend going on in the shops at the moment

Trousers: Primark, £12

I didn't buy these yesterday but they are a recent purchase so I'd throw them in. I love a good pair of printed trousers and saw these in Primark for a reasonable price, I think the silky material is a good twist on the average pair of printed trousers and makes me want to reserve them for a more dressy occassion.. surprising for a Primark buy!

I hope you've enjoyed my small haul! Let me know if you like any of the pieces I've shown! I also hope to get some OOTD's up soon also, so keep an eye out. Thanks for reading Xo