Hey Ladies! I hope you've had a lovely weekend. My boyfriend and I have been so lazy it's unreal but I've loved being cosy on the sofa, backing cakes and watching rubbish TV. I caught up with the last series of TOWIE today so I'm prepared for the new series starting tonight. Although the cast are some of the most irritating people ever I just can't help but find myself being addicted to it. Anyway, enough rambling, I'm going off the point of this post here. Whoops.
So if you have read my blog from the very beginning you might know that I am a huge lover of Matalan. I realise it might seem random and not the most obvious choice for clothing and accessories but I promise you when I say, they have some amazing on-trend pieces every season. I would probably class Matalan in the same category as H&M - somewhere I can go to grab a few on-trend pieces each season without breaking the bank. They stock everything from clothing to accessories, shoes and underwear so pretty much everything us girls need when having a good old shopping spree. The lovely home ware section is an added bonus too if your into a bit of interior design like me.
With this being said I thought I would show you the things I picked up on my most recent trip to Matalan. I didn't get too much as mum was treating me and I didn't want to push my luck haha. As I'm jobless at the moment my lovely mum said she would buy me a few bits and bobs to get my Autumn wardrobe a bit more up to date. How nice of her? Anyway, as I'm sure you can already see from the photos I managed to get myself a dipped hem top, a jumper, pencil dress, two pairs of shoes and some earrings. I got the pencil dress to wear to an interview I had last week and although it looks fairly boring on it's own, it looked lovely paired with a patent black waist belt, tights and heels. I felt rather ladylike I must admitt. If you work in an office I would really recommend taking a look at Matalan's work wear range as each time I pop in they have a lovely selection and everything is so affordable. I think this dress was less than £20 and as it's such a classic piece it can be worn over and over again with different accessories.
So after I'd picked out the sensible work wear I then had a look at the rest of their new Autumn collection. They had everything from chunky knits to chelsea boots and I have to say I was very impressed. To be honest, if I wasn't trying to reign in my spending I could of gone absolutely wild. In the end I picked out this bright orange jumper and khaki dipped hem t-shirt. I loved both of these pieces as soon as I saw them and thought they would be perfect for the A/W. The jumper came in loads of different colours but this orange shade instantly jumped out at me as I think it will brighten up my otherwise neutral autumn wardrobe nicely. I've also been a big fan of the dipped-hem trend this year and think this khaki embellished t-shirt will look perfect under my leather jacket.
As for the shoes I picked up, I love them both. Whenever I go shopping at Matalan I'm always amazed by how on-trend their shoes and accessories are. They always have a huge selection of shoes and this season is no exception. As I'm sure you will all know, studded slipper shoes have been all over the place lately and these ones were a bargain at £12.00. I've seen similar ones in Topshop for more than double the price so I was very happy to get my hands on these. Studs are everywhere at the minute so I'm happy to have some in my life. I then spotted these lovely deep purple wedge boots and although they weren't an essential, I just had to have them. I mean I don't need to explain why, just look at them, gorgeous! I featured them in this OOTD post here if you want to see how I wore them. As well as the shoes, Matalan's jewellery range is absolutely fantastic as it's created by the same people who make the 'Freedom' range at Topshop. I never buy jewellery from Topshop anymore, I just don't see the point when Matalan have exactly the same pieces for a fraction of the price. I picked up these cute spike earrings to wear out with my friends last weekend and they looked fab!
I've included a couple of photos at the end of me wearing my new Jumper and Pencil Dress lately. By the way, there isn't a stain on the dress - it's a dirty mirror haha! You can find most of the things I have mentioned on their website here.
I've included a couple of photos at the end of me wearing my new Jumper and Pencil Dress lately. By the way, there isn't a stain on the dress - it's a dirty mirror haha! You can find most of the things I have mentioned on their website here.
I can't believe those shoe boots are from matalan! They're soo gorgeous x
ReplyDeletegreat new stuff, i'm loving everything!xxx
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the colour of the jumper! Perfect for Autumn..
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the jumper is soo beautiful and cozy!! xx
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Love the jumper and your hair is so nice :) And we have matching phone cases haha :) xx
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I love that orange jumper - the colour really suits you! Matalan have some great pieces I got a couple of peplum tops and bag from there such a good price too! xx
ReplyDeletegreat buys. Love the jumper! xxx
ReplyDeleteLoveee the jumper! Lovely colour x
ReplyDeleteThe jumper is such a pretty colour! I just bought my first ever Matalan jumper last week and I'm in love. These buys are all so lovely! xx
ReplyDeleteViolence & Fashion
WOW you picked some amazing things up! I think I really need to get my butt down to Matalan, the stuff they have in at the moment are amazing and you would never think it was good ol' Matalan where you got them from.
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great haul, i love love love ur wedges.
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I love the purple ankle boots! Great save xx
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Well, I really love your purchases, especially the shoes. I still want high heels in that kind of color <3
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Gorgeous stuff! Every time I've been to Matalan, they have gorgeous stuff but none of it's in my size... they need to sort it out ay! ;) I'm inlove with both the pairs of shoes you got (those black ones would be great for school - I need some!) and I can definitely see myself in that orange jumper :D I may pop down soon!
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love love the colour of that jumper! LV x
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The jumper is gorgeous, and the shoes! I must get down to matalan!
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love both the pairs of shoes! x
ReplyDeleteI love both of those shoes. I really want those boots though....must haveeeee lol xxx
ReplyDeleteI love all the things you find in Matalan, I wish I had one near me! xxx
ReplyDeleteYou seem to find the nicest stuff in Matalan, love everything you picked up. great haul x
ReplyDeleteOoh I never go into Matalan - I don't actually even know where the nearest one to me is! I definitely feel I have to go in now seeing your purchases xx
ReplyDeleteI love Matalan too (and TOWIE haha!) You picked up some lovely bits, especially those wedges they're so gorge xxx
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ReplyDeleteI like the first top and the wedges. RoRos World
ReplyDeleteI love the bright orange jumper, it's so bright! Also love the purple wedged boots.
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The boots are gorgeous!
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A red top for a more stylish look...workwear
ReplyDeletehehe i know what you mean about TOWIE hun, i kind of feel ashamed for watching it, but i just cant help myself lol matalan isnt normally somewhere id shop, as i dont have one near me, but i'll definitely have a look online now. I LOVE the red jumper, i actually have one pretty much the same in turquoise from topshop. Also, in desperate need of a new work dress too, so your post was great timing :)
ReplyDeleteps the red jumper looks gorgeous on you honey :) x
I love your jumper! the colour is gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteahhh the shoes!! amazing. that jumper is a gorgeous colour on you too. I'm the same with TOWIE, guilty pleasure.. it winds me up so much but I still have to watch it haha x
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it all!!! This makes us want to go on a shopping spree, haha!
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LOVE those purple wedges! <3
ReplyDeletexoxo Bree
The Urban Umbrella
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Hey just found your bog and have been reading it for about an hour or something crazy hahaa, anyway just thought I would leave a note to say I love it
ReplyDeleteSissy xx
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Some amazing buys :) Get me to Matalan... ;)
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Those shoes are amazing, what a gorgeous colour :-)
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