


Haul
How much do you dislike the title of the infamous ‘haul’ post? Hopefully as much as me. Perhaps it’s because I can’t relate to these big shopping sprees – I much prefer to spend my hard earned money on things a little more special than the entire contents of Topshop (although, I totally would if I could). So, I suppose this is my version. A few of the things that I’ve been appreciating most lately, ranging from make-up to music…
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Beau & Arrow Bunny Earrings
I don’t think these need any explanation. All my favourite pieces of jewellery are animal themed! These little rose gold bunnies are perfect for animal lovers. Beau & Arrow also have a hummingbird ring in their range which is on my wishlist, as if I could do with any more critters to add to my menagerie!
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YSL Rouge Volupte
I bought this lipstick in the shade Faubourg Peach quite some time ago, but I’ve only started wearing it now my obsession with ’60s beauty has flared up again. It’s quite a light shade, but pairing it with white eyeliner and a big black flick is the ultimate combination. It’s a very silky, glossy lipstick, and it’s sheer enough that you can build up the colour. Plus, the it’s probably the prettiest thing in my make-up bag!
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DIY Fashionista
I had the pleasure of meeting Geneva of A Pair and a Spare just once whilst she lived in London (we went out for a Mexican as far as I can remember!), but have closely followed her blog ever since, awe-struck at the wonderful DIY projects she conjures up. And what’s better is now they are all in one place, as she has a released a book full of projects that range from reworking dresses to embellishing collars. I’ve not had a chance to give any of the DIYs a go as of yet, but I’ll report back as soon as I do!
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Sparkling Shoes
You’ve seen these pretties pop up in a few other posts but they deserve their own special mention. I think I first caught sight of them on Pinterest, after that they were added to my Birthday wishlist and on August 31st, thanks to my parents, they were mine. Mwahaha! I’d been too precious to wear them outside until last weekend in Paris where they had their first outing. The perfect backdrop, don’t you think?
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Arcane Roots & Antlers
Y’all know I harp on about my favourite band Arcane Roots enough, but they’ve just released a song from their upcoming album and I couldn’t be happier (another track I can listen to on repeat, hooray!). If you like good music, I urge you to download the new song for free on their website. I like to think I’m giving you a gift, that’s how good they are! You’re welcome ; )
And my last favourite thing of the moment is my deer brooch, paired with the first item I bought from ASOS Marketplace since starting work there. It was a mere £5.00 in the sale from The Ragged Priest Vintage. I do love a good bargain! x






Lovely photos
What a gorgeous collection of items! Love the bunny earrings and the shiny shoes
Rachelle x
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You have such beautiful things! I love the bunny earrings and your pink bag
Also I am the same as you I don’t think I have ever brought a ‘haul’ of things in my life, I prefer special things
These items are so beautiful! I especially love those studded flats
Ahh I love those shoes! x
I love the Zara shoes and the YSL lipstick. I want to get the Volupte in Orange Shiver
Astrid from http://theweeklystyler.com
all so lovely
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Loving the sparkly shoes! xo
Carrie, please tell us where your headphones are from – I need to know! There are so many people here who have asked the same, and you haven’t answered…
Your little earrings are so pretty! I actually love your scalloped bag too haha, it’s beautiful! xo
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Gorgeous, gorgeous photography! What lens are you using?
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Woooow! So beautiful <3 What a beautiful post. I think that since summer your magazine is one of my favourite things <3
I love your pictures, they have so much personality!
The most precious flats!
-C
http://www.christinelovestotravel.blogspot.com
Lovely collection of items!
xo
this is the most prettiest post i ve seen in a long while ;D
its just pure feminine cozy perfection
So many pretty things! I really really want the Zara shoes but unfortunately, they don’t have it anymore at my place
A fab way to do a haul! We also have matching teacups!
Models & Macaroons
Lots of pretties! What font is that?!
Love, love, love your shoes! Glam and gowwwwjes!!
x
The DIY Fashionista book looks great. I’d love to try embellishing some of my own shirt collars.
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Hi, I really agree with you comment about the ‘hauls’. I rarely have much money, but when I do it tends to go on a couple of expensive things, instead of lots of cheap stuff at once. Also the DIY Fashionista book looks great, I love sewing and making clothes so it really interests me x
Oh what a lovely round up!!! Your shoes are spectacular.
Love the shoes! They’re so cute and A Pair & A Spare is one of my favourite DIY blogs out there!
Charlotte
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Those studded flats… oh my gorgeous!
Love your zara shoes!!!
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I can’t believe how beautiful your blog is… I just found it via ifb.com, and I don’t know who to thank more! You’re truly an inspiration. I’m a perpetually schizophrenic blogger, who has so many weird aspects to her life she doesn’t know what to blog about and her poor site is suffering. Seeing a blog like yours really makes me think I can blog about it /all/ too!
I’ll be checking back as much as uni work allows me, so I can look at more gorgeous deer brooches and sparkly shoes… stay sweet and thank you for your blog!
Beth x
The YSL lipstick is beautiful, one of my favorites too!
Fabulous sparkly shoes, lucky birthday girl!!
Cute little shoes. Love them!
Suzi x
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That lipstick is absolutely lovely!
Your blog is the best!
I do not know how to explain how happy these pictures made me, they are all so warm and cosey but yet fashion forward and artsy. I love your post please keep them coming, Much Love M x
omg… i’m so in love with ur blog..
1st time here, and i’m a new follower!! <3
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I love this whimsical post. It’s so well done.
kelly
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I love that lipstick shade and that book is on my wishlist
Love the photography
By far one of my favourite posts ever!
xx
Your bunny earrings are so impossibly cute, I love them!
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Love this post! Those pictures are so light and beautiful.
Amazing photo’s! Love your flats:)
OH! Me encanta tu blog, y me encantas tu! Tienes un pelo precioso… Pelazo!!
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Puedes pasarte si quieres… Hay un sorteo!!
KISS!
Love your pictures!!! I love the sparking shoes!
xxx
Nina
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P.S. I am so happy I am taking photography lessons!
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Love the studded ballerinas of Zara and love the pictures!!!
Im a new follower!
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Beautiful flats and love that photo of the teacup!
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oh carrie, you never cease to amaze me. this is all so you and perfect! those shoes are making me smile so much, how pretty can they get?
nice pictures! love the shoes.
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YSL lipsticks are the best! Love the brooch and the Zara shoes!
I love the rose gold rabbit earings and everything else for that matter, you have exquisite taste! xo