Carboot haul #6 - His and hers :)

As I'm now officially back home from uni for the Summer, me and Joe will more than likely be going to the carboot sale every single Sunday morning! I thought it would be nice to include some of his buys too as he's just like me when it comes to shopping and loves a good bargain piece of clothing or home decor. The weather today was absolutely gorgeous and it made me remember how much I love going to the carboot! I'm pretty sure I sunburnt my hair parting though, but we were pretty lucky with our buys this week as we got lots of goodies! :) 

There were so many stalls today because of the lovely weather, and it was nice to stroll around in the sun as we've gone before when it's been freezing cold and it's nowhere near as fun! There was a lovely cake stall which I hadn't seen before so we treated ourselves to a mid-morning snack :)

 I found this lovely white crochet bottom top for only £1 and I can't wait to wear it! I also found this cute little paisley scarf for £1. It's the perfect size to tie in my hair or wear around my neck and I really want to get some more paisley into my wardrobe. Lastly, I found this un-opened Karl Lagerfeld bottle of coke for 50p. They're about £1.50 new anyways and I've started making a collection of the fashion designer coke bottles on my window sill including the Jean Paul Gaultier ones. I want to collect all of them!

I picked up this lovely Topshop skater dress in my size for only £2 and Joe picked up this aztec print camera strap for his collection for £1. He recently graduated after studying Photography at uni so he has a lovely little collection of cameras and camera accessories, he always manages to find himself some nice bits at the carboot!

Joe found this lovely ship painting framed in a burgundy and gold frame for £3, got the three packs of film for 50p and the ten pack of Polaroid film for £1. Even though the films are out of date, he likes to experiment with them and you can sometimes get really unusual colours from out of date film! I found this un-used Balmi in the Blackcurrant flavour for only £1. I was so happy when I found this as they RRP for around £5 and I've been wanting to try one out for ages!

Joe never really seems to find that much clothing as the carboot, so he was pleased to find a Vans checkered shirt and a Stussy t-shirt for only £2 each. They were both in brilliant condition, and the shirt was so soft - I will definitely be borrowing it in the colder months!

Lastly, and most probably leastly, I found this little pig mug! Me and Joe are both obsessed with pigs, and plan to have only vintage floral and piggy mugs in our house! He's a bit naff, but for 20p I couldn't resist him!

Thanks for reading :)
Which is your favourite find from my carboot haul?

Have you been to any good carboots recently?
Love Dani :)

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Charity shop finds #1

I'm an avid fan of charity shops. Me and my boyfriend can charity shop for hours and I'll often pop into all the charity shops in town, just for a browse. I love how you never know what you're going to find. You can't go online and browse what you're going to try on like in Topshop, it's going to be a surprise, and a 1/4 of the price too. The worst thing though, is that if you're undecided about an item, you know that it more than likely won't be there when you go back, so I always tend to buy things even if I'm not 100% sure on them! But they can always go on eBay at a later date if I decided I didn't actually need that 40th granny shirt! Anyways here are some of my latest finds:

Blue wire heart wall hanging (I might spray it white) - £1.50

Pink vintage blouse - £2.00

White cut-out blouse - £1.50

Primark collared dress - £2.00

Mickey mouse t-shirt (I'm going to cut it into a crop top) - £1.00

Floral photo frame - £1.00

Floral dish (I'm going to use it as a ring holder) - £1.50

Pink vase (currently my copper holder) - £1.00

White embroidered blouse - £1.50

Navy embroidered blouse - £1.50

Mint green embroidered blouse - £2.00

Floral tin - 30p

Thanks for reading :)
Would you like to see more charity shop finds posts?

Which is your favourite thing I found?
Have you found any nice bits in a charity shop recently?
Love Dani :)

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Snow, yankee candles and mini bottles of wine! :)

 Hey guys :) yet again, another apology as to why I've barely been blogging! Second year of uni is already stressing me the hell out, literally God knows what I'm gonna be like next year in my final year :( so thought I'd do a little instagram and life post to keep you in the loop!

 Putting my Christmas sweets pot to good use, it's now my cotton bud holder :)

Some January treats - Soap & Glory products and a Yankee Candle!

I eventually lit my teacup candle along with my Yankee :)

Something to keep me occupied during these snowy times!

My hand has gone very gingery, but I like it :)

Procrastination = caviar nails!

Been appreciating my piggy socks during these cold days!

Yummy percy pig cookies :)

I forgot how much of a cute/ amazing film Babe is!

Been eating healthy since I've been back at uni this term - tuna salad omnomnom!

I love how colourful my trolly is looking! :)

One naughty treat on the weekend doesn't count right ;)

Snow outside my window!

Matching footwear for the snow!

Herbal and berry tea :)

I've been a very busy fashion student this term - my first ever cross stitch! :)

Some weird 2am fashion illustration!

My gorgeous new vintage pin-up diary to keep me organised!

Me and the teeniest bottle of wine ever! :)

A good uni night out despite the snow outside!

My gorgeous hamsa bracelet - I'm giving one away in my giveaway here!

Thanks for reading :)

Sorry these aren't the most interesting photos, I've been stuck in my uni room doing work for what seems like so long now! :(

Did you get much snow?

Love Dani

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Hello 2013! My January sale finds and my New Years Resolutions :)

Happy new years guys! I can't actually believe it is 2013, this year has literally gone so quickly! :) Hope you all had a fun night last night with the ones you love! Here's a picture of me and Joe last night with his new fisheye lens :)

I went sale shopping on Boxing Day (yes I was one of THOSE people) but it was the first time in five years where I wasn't working on Boxing Day, so I thought why not?! I'm still doing my 100 days no spending (it finishes on 24th January) but these things were bought with Christmas money or vouchers!

I love having new DVDs to watch, especially around Christmas time and when I'm with my boyfriend (we don't see each other much as we're 2 and a half hours away from each other when I'm at uni). I got all these bargains for £3 each, and the behind the scenes The Hobbit book was for Joe as he's obsessed! We watch Babe the other night, and I forgot how friggin cute it is! I suggest you all go get it, and relive your childhood :)

Topshop crochet shirt - £16.20 in the sale with student discount.

Topshop  crochet shorts - £18 in the sale with student discount.

Topshop frilled socks - All 3 pairs for £7.20 with student discount.

Topshop cherub earrings - £2.90 in the sale with student discount.

Topshop buddha earrings - £1.35 in the sale with student discount.

Topshop cross studded shorts - £16.20 in the sale with student discount.

Topshop burgundy rose hairband (I put it around my hair doughnut)  - £2.90 in the sale with student discount.

New Look peplum tops in black and burgundy - £7.00 each in the sale.

Primark embellished high waisted shorts - £7.00 in the sale.

Primark cordroy burgundy shirt (I kept stealing Joe's one) - £5.00 in the sale.

Matching hamsa hand t-shirts for me and my sister - £7.00 each in the sale.

And a few bits for Joe as he had to work on Boxing Day!

Primark speckled beanie hats - £3.00 each.

River Island paisley boxers - £7.00 in the sale.

Now onto the New Years Resolutions:

Resolutions

- Lose some weight and eat healthily.

No more sugar or sweets, a lot less pasta and bread.
Buy more fruit, vegetables and salads.

Do exercise DVDs when I have time.

Fit back into my favourite shorts again!

- Save money.

I finish my 100 days no spending on 24th Jan, but continue after unless I literally LOVE something.

No more eating out with my friends.

Start making packed lunches every day for uni.

Actually put money aside every week so I can see it being saved.

Enter more competitions everyday. (I have been lucky enough to win quite a few recently, will make a blog post about my years winnings!)

Every time I have a £2 coin, put it in my terramundi pot!

- Blog more.

Do more eBay finds posts.

Do my favouries of each month.

Do lots of outfit posts once I'm happier with my weight.

Use up products before starting a new one, and do empties posts.
Read my favourite blogs every single day.

Set up my 300 followers giveaway!

- Concentrate more on my uni work.

Don't watch TV/movies until I've done my uni work.

Do at least a full hours work after uni everyday.

Consider getting rid of Facebook until the Summer.

Visit the library more often.

Try out new techniques once a week.

Read my fashion books.

Go to more exhibitions.

Save up for Photoshop and Illustrator.

Practice my fashion illustration in my spare time.

- Beauty resolutions.

Take my make up off every single night.

Stick to my cleanse, tone, moisture regime.

Have at least one early night a week.

Always have nice nails, if not take the varnish off. 

Only straighten my hair when it is necessary.

Thanks for reading :)

Did you get some sale bargains?

Do you have some similar new years resolutions?

Happy new year :)

Love Dani

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Carboot haul #4

Hello my beautiful readers! Sorry for the lack of blogging, as you can see from my previous post, I have been abroad in the land of Turkey for a week, and as much fun as I had, I majorly missed my blog, and reading everyone's daily posts! But alas, (saying that always reminds me of Dumbledore in the first Harry Potter) I am back in cold England, ready to give you guys a few new posts :)

These photos are from a carboot sale I went to the Sunday before I went on holiday, and it was one of the best carboot sale hauls I've been on in a while! Hope you enjoy my finds :)

I've wanted a quilted pinboard thing for my room for ages, and this one is so pretty! It's white with pink floral for you to put pins in (the white dots are just on the plastic wrapping) and the ribbons allow you to tuck things under them such as reciepts and photos! This was an absolute bargain at just £1.50 and it is brand new too! It's massive aswell :)

 I love this floral hat box and it matches the pinboard too! I have a pile of 4 sunflower circular boxes in my uni room which get smaller in height, but I thought I might give those away and just have this one big one. It's absolutely massive so I'll be able to fit lots of lovely bits in it :) and it was only 50p!

 

I ended up with these two floral china pieces, the one on the left a plate and the one on the right a bowl. I bought the plate first, at only 30p, as I thought it was gorgeous, and I was going to use it as a jewellery plate on my desk, but then I found the bowl a few rows later, also at 30p, and thought it was a nicer design and I could fit alot more in it! I'm gonna keep them both though, they're so cute! :)

I had to say yes to this little heart bowl! I'll probably use it as a jewellery or storage bowl in my room to be honest, but for 50p I thought it was so cute! :)

I was so happy when I found these! I had wanted the dress on the right for SO LONG, and it was in my size and at only £1! It's a Topshop dress with a peterpan collar, and it looks so cute on. I already own the top on the left, but I had bought it on eBay in a size 16 thinking that it would look really cute oversized, but infact it just looked too big. So when I found this in a size 10 and for only £1 I couldn't say no either :)

I am actually such a granny when it comes to clothes, jewellery, decor and storage! I absolutely love this little jewellery box/ note holder. It came with these little oval pieces of paper and a pencil, but I may use it to keep my earrings in. It was only 50p and I'll keep it on my desk at uni :). I also love this little shell! My friend bought them in a pack of 4 and gave me one, to keep earrings or pins or something in!

I love this vintage jumper so much! I have many black vintage jumpers that I have bought over the years, but this one is so cute and plain, unlike some of my other ones, and I love the pearls on it! I love that the detailing is only on the shoulders, so it will look nice with a pair of leggings, plain black or patterned. It was only £1 too :)

These belts were a funny deal. At first he said 50p for one, then he said 50p for two, then he said £1 for the lot, and then he told me "you have no self control" hahah! But for £1 who would say no?! I love the bottom two and they're going to go nicely with so many outfits! :)

I never usually find that many clothes at carboots, it's just luck if there's any Topshop or nice bits. I managed to find this embroidered and crochet H&M smock blouse in my size for £1 for holiday, but I ended up putting it in the wash and forgetting to take it! I'll definately end up wearing it thought so it's okay :). I also found this dress on the same stall, which was also £1 and is Topshop. It's actaully from the maternity section, and is a midi dress, but I think with a nice belt it will look nice!

 

I am yet to try out these hair curlers, but I have wanted to try some for so long! At 50p though I thought I may as well give them a go, and I can't wait to see what my hair looks like curled! These magazines were only 10p each, I wish they had more Vogues!

Here is all the lovely jewellery I managed to find from many different stalls! I love finding little jewellery pieces and I got some beauties this time! :)

I have wanted gold shell earrings for so long, and I found these for 50p! They look so cute in the little shell from my friend too :)

I have wanted a cross/ crucifix long necklace for ages, and I thought this was a bit different to all the ones you find on the high street. This was only 50p and it hangs to about my chest so will look nice over the top of dresses and jumpers :)

Ah I was so happy when I found this! I have wanted a sewing machine necklace for so long! I think they had made the necklace themselves beforehand as there were two charms on the necklace (a horse shoe aswell as the sewing machine) but I think I'm just gonna put the sewing machine on a different chain. This was 50p too :)

Do you recognise this at all? It is the exact same as the ring and earrings I bought in my London haul a few weeks ago! At only £1 I had to get it :) 

The jewellery in their new home :)

I found myself another gorgeous duvet and pillow set! These were £2.50 for the set, and they looked almost brand new! I can't seem to find any nice/ not really expensive ones in high street shops, and my other favourite set I already have are from a carboot sale! :)

 

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How cute is this baby Iron Maiden denim jacket!?

My friend Georgia who I usually go to the carboot with, and she's using the same bag I bought in my recent haul and it looks so cute on her!

Well that's it for this week! If you would like to continue reading my carboot sale finds, read my previous one here from last week, which includes a few tapestry bags, a vintage embroidered jumper, topshop dress and vintage crochet shirt :)

Also, I only have 3 days remaining on my giveaway which contains make up, jewellery and nail wraps. Please enter the giveaway here :)

Thanks for reading :)

What do you think of my carboot finds?

Do you go to the carboot sale yourselves? Link me if you have any carboot hauls :)

Love Dani

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