Wednesday Wish List #4

So, I did something really stupid yesterday.. Still not entirely sure how it happened, but remember Wish List #2? The one with about 30 items (Tom Ford Lipstick, ASOS notebooks, Illamasqua Nail Varnish ...) that took all day for me to write? The most popular post on my page? 

Well, I deleted it. I was going to edit something but then my hands went crazy and clicked delete..

So, sorry if you wanted to buy something from there but here's Wish List #4 for more ideas (or should it be called Wish List #3 now...?)

1. I absolutely love the colour of this clutch from ASOS! It's made of faux pony hair which I think reflects light amazingly and you can also get it in yellow and acid pink!

2. Next, is this tea dress from Fashion Union in a dogtooth print under some scattered roses. This is a really cute, easy to wear dress which I would wear with tartan coat because clashing prints is definitely my favourite trend this season!

3. Jumpsuits are a great item that can be taken easily from daywear into evening. This Pink Sateen one from New Look is a lovely simple design and could be worn over a white shirt in the day and accessorised with gold at night. It also comes in three more colours including a rich navy shade and they're only £27.99!

4. Primark have upped their game like no other this A/W. This rusty red jumper is amazing and I love the winding rope features on the front. It looks a lot more expensive than the £16 price tag and would look really cool with some leather!

5. Yes, this is another pair of white shoes that I need to show you. I don't know what the obsession is but the price of these Martie Loafers from Topshop really got me - £32! They also come in so many other colours and variations. I love every pair!

6.  This chunky gold necklace is from my current favourite, Matalan. I recently got a chunky gold ID necklace from Ebay and whilst I love and wear it with everything, it's a little too lightweight and plastic. This one, however is perfect and would really cute with the New Look jumpsuit!

 
7. Lastly, for those who read yesterday's post you will have seen that I won a £100 giftcard to spend at Next. Today, new items have been added to the Winter collection and I am in love with this jacket! Such an amazing colour and would be a great evening coat. I'll have to decided if I'm going to have this one soon because it's almost sold out!

Keep an eye out this week for my Primark A/W favourites for this year. I'm currently trying to narrow it down to a bloggable amount!

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Matalan - the trendiest brand this year?

Anyone else noticed that Matalan is everywhere recently? For me, Matalan has never been a brand to associate with fashion. When I thought of the shop, jogging pants and comfort came to mind.. I owned some clothes from there as a child but I never once ventured in as an adult..

BUT, this year I think they're outdoing every other high street shop in the style stakes.

So, how have they gone from drab to fab?

Their secret (besides great PR and a beautiful model) is in a capsule collection called 'The Statements' - everyday pieces will easily fit into your existing wardrobe, can be mixed and matched and come in a variety of colours.

They've kept every item simple and classic with a perfect fit. Last month I needed a leather jacket and searched high and low for the perfect one - biker, with zips, not too short and maybe some quilting... I looked in every shop I could think of (I set my heart on the beautiful one in Zara but my bank balance didn't agree) and then I saw it in a magazine. The perfect jacket, for £30.. FROM MATALAN?!
I had never even thought of them!

PU Leather Jacket £30

It's probably the best faux leather jacket I've ever come across and it's so soft!

After a good experience with the jacket (and a store card with discounts!) I decide to do some online shopping. I was amazed at what I found!

Heart Blouse £12 , Grey Cocoon Coat £40,  Textured Knit Jumper £20, Grey Midi Textured Skirt £16, Embellished Blouse £16, Waffle Wrap Skirt £14, Zig Zag Print Sequin Dress £25, Ponte Skort £14

All these items would work easily together and with the clothes that I already own. The Burberry printed heart shirt is so in demand and they've have the common sense to make their own version at an amazing price! I think Matalan have done a great job with the quality of their items - they look a lot more expensive than they actually are.

Shoe Boots £24, Oversized Tote Bag £20, Across Body Satchel £15, Triple Buckle Ankle Boots £24, Lace Up Shoe Boots £24, Tote Bag £15

Did anyone else immediately think Mulberry Alexa when they saw this satchel?! It's beautiful! This bag is only £15 and I have the burgundy one (definitely recommend it!) One tip with buying bags from Matalan - don't buy online. Always buy your bags instore. I bought a lovely grey tote online and it arrived covered in dirty marks.. I had to go to the store to exchange it (which is how I ended up with the burgundy satchel!) Speaking of burgundy, the Triple Buckle Ankle boots also come in black!

It's also worth mentioning that Abbey Clancy and Liverpool based designers Philip Armstrong have their own collaborative collections instore now! Abbey has some great leather pieces and Philip's courts are beautiful!

I still think there are a lot of clothes that don't relate to me or my age group but they're doing a great job at branching out to the younger audience and I think their collections are only going to get better!
.So what do you think? Have you recently bought anything from Matalan or are you still not convinced?

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