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Why Primark Man Is On Point This Summer

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Primark Man? On Point!

Recently I’ve fallen back in love with Primark Man. A shop that has dominated the meaning of fast fashion.

Over the years Primark has had some bad press. However, recently it has been dominating the fashion world. It has stepped it’s game up and is now becoming one of the major retailers for fashion. I never normally used to shop in Primark as the men’s clothes weren’t up to par with the women’s fashionable items. It was as if they were trying to aim their clothes at a man in his 30’s, just selling basics for an easy man style. Fast forward to now and I can sometimes go in and want to easily spend over £100. The clothes have been transformed into the stylish modern man style. Sporting garish printed shirts to 90’s inspired garments.

Summer Favourites

With travelling to Liverpool a week ago (which you can read about here) I wanted some new outfits to vamp up my style. I’m very happy to wear a floral printed shirt in bold colours. I was so happy to find just that when I went in. The first outfit is an outfit you can wear out on the town or dress down Friday. The perfect tropical print shirt, which is only £9 is the perfect green and stunning tropical print. If you don’t like bold colours this subtle green is perfect for you. I’ve paired this beautiful shirt up with a pair of ripped skinny jeans which I did buy from the women’s section for £10. But now they do sell them in the men’s section. I’m wearing a pair of loafers from eBay that I purchased a while back but they go perfectly with my outfit.

Another outfit that I wore was half Primark was this red striped jumper. It’s a very casual and dress down kind of look. Being an overcast day with a dip in the temperatures to what we’ve been accustomed too over the last few weeks, I grabbed this jumper. At £6 you really can not go wrong with it. Paired with my Boohoo Man jeans, M&S trainers and to finish the look off with my Primark sunglasses.

Primark has so many amazing things in at the moment that I could easily spend a small fortune. But alas. I can’t so I have to be good. However, every once and a while I will like to treat myself as I work so hard for my wage. If Primark keep turning out these looks they have completely won me over as a frequent shopper!

 

 

 

 

 

Change it up!

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12804689_10154595980054638_3938284464893407414_nSo recently I’ve noticed myself liking things I wouldn’t normally like or even think twice about buying. I have a very “refined” style, always wearing smart trousers, a smart coat and very smart shoes to finish off my outfit. But lately, I’ve been looking at a much more casual and laid back style. Something I never thought I would suit. I’ve found myself lusting over longline hoodies with mid top white trainers and bomber jackets. All things I never thought I’d ever wear. But in true Quirkycurls style, I purchased a neoprene bomber jacket from ASOS which I instantly fell in love with as soon as I saw it. Anything neoprene and I’m on it. I want to try and break from being so refined and just to have a much more diverse style. I want to have more fun with what I wear and really change it up!

I can’t wait to style it up with a pink roll neck I’ve also purchased from Topman.

 

Khaki King and Fragrance Frenzy.

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So recently I’ve been lusting over items of clothing that I didn’t think I’d ever wear. It’s all thanks to H&M. Since purchasing the long line grid print shirt, it’s flipped my sense of style on its head. I’ve starting buying things are a little unusual or I wouldn’t normally wear. Take for instance these two. I would never normally wear a hoody but the fact it’s Khaki sold it instantly but it’s a long line hoody which would normally just throw it off completely. I’ve wanted to introduce new things to my style for a while now. I felt my style was getting very samey and now I’ve broken the mould and gone with things a little different and I plan for it to carry on. I also saw this jumper with a saying on the back of it, “Undo the future” which I thought was a cool and different. Both are from the divided section of H&M where I think I’m going to be shopping from.

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So while I was at work one day in the men’s fitting rooms attending to a mannequin, a guy came in to try on a shirt. I was blasted by a smell that was out of this world. A strong yet sweet smell. I instantly had to know what this smell was. I love smelling nice and this smell was just nice. It was strong and overly powerful. Once he retreated from the fitting room I instantly asked him what fragrance he was wearing and he was flattered that I noticed it. He told me what it was, Viktor & Rolf – Spicebomb. The next day I was going to Birmingham Bull Ring for a little bit of shopping and I made a dash to The Fragrance Shop as there was 20% off all fragrances which made my little gift set only £34 which was a bargain! I love the fragrance so much. People at work have said even when I’ve left work they can still smell me and it’s a lovely smell… thank goodness! tumblr_o1requPMfm1qhvpcso1_540

 

July Fashion Haul.

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So this month I kinda went a little crazy with buying clothes. With everyone having summer sales and my work giving us a bonus I thought what the hell… why not eh? So this video shows just to the extent of what I have purchased this month……

Summer Sunglasses.

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I’m a sucker when it comes to sunglasses. My collection seems to be ever-growing. Ironically it’s raining outside as I make this post but I wanted to do a post on my favourite sunglasses. So let’s get on with the posing pictures….

DSC_0980-horzSo these first set of photos are showcasing my favourite sunglasses that I’ve purchased so far. The first pair I purchased from Choies for about £7. The have written across them “Cross my heart hope to die stick a needle in my eye” which I just love. They are very similar to the ones Henry Holland has done. My second favourite sunglasses are my Ray Ban style sunglasses. I’m all about the bargains and I think paying for sunglasses that are over £100 is ridiculous. If they protect my eyes from the sun and look then that’s all that matters. These black pair were purchased from eBay of course for about £4. Again with the Ray Ban style sunglasses but this time with my favourite print which is tortoiseshell. I had always wanted a pair of sunglasses like these so when I saw them on you guessed it eBay I had to buy them. Another bargain at £7.

DSC_1010-horzThese next sunglasses are sunglasses I rarely wear but are still in my collection. The first pair of blue sunglasses were given to me by a friend they were originally purchased from H&M for £5.99. I do love the colour but I don’t think the style suits my face. These middle sunglasses are amazing. They fold up to nothing, meaning you can fold them up and put them away safe without the fear of sitting on them and breaking them. They have hinges on the frames seen underneath my fringe to the right where you can fold them. These sunglasses were purchased from New Look Man for about £3 in the sale. The next sunglasses was also given to me by the same friend but again was purchased from H&M for £5.99. I feel the red colour is a bit out there and a tad vibrant for sunglasses. Plus again like the first sunglasses of this set I don’t feel like they suit my face.

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Perfect Purchases

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DSC_0646So I’ve gone a little summer mad this time around for my perfect purchases. I’ve been looking at my wardrobe and thinking how it lacks in colourful items, So I’ve banned myself from purchasing anything dark and instead only getting items of clothing that are white or have colour on them. So let’s start….

My first purchase is my cropped tropical slacks as they are called. Purchased from H&M in the women’s section for a bargain price of £14.99. I went in to H&M to buy a totally different pair of trousers which are featured on my Wish list but I saw these and knew I just needed them. I purchased a size 8 thinking I’d most likely have to return them thinking I was too big for them but actually the size 8 is nearly right. It puckers just a little on the hips but if I went down to a size 6 there would be kinds of things on show! I’ve tried looking for them on the H&M website but I can’t seem to find them. However this amazing print is super summery and I can’t wait to wear them.

My next purchase was just a plain white jumper. Purchased from eBay for a steal of a price of £5.99. I just needed a plain white jumper to go with a few of my outfits I already have. It’s simple and effortless which is why I love it!

Everyone who knows me knows I love a pair of sunglasses and when I saw these white sunglasses on the £1 counter at H&M I couldn’t resist in purchasing them. They’re a simple and fun way to add something extra to my summery outfits without making them look dark.

My next purchase is yet another H&M bargain, from the menswear section this time. H&M have a basics range which is just basic t-shirts, hoodies and jumpers. The price range on these are just amazing, my t-shirt cost me £5.99 which something in Topman would cost around£20. It’s a perfect t-shirt for summer added with a pair of white or black shorts and my white sunglasses. Shop the T-shirt here.

DSC_0650My favourite purchase of them all has to be this t-shirt from Zara. It might of cost £19.99 but it was so worth it. I posted on my Wish List the other day a t-shirt very similar which I wanted for Zara. I went in to purchase that t-shirt and saw this pastel blue one and knew I had to have it. It was the start of my colour injection I need in my summer wardrobe. It’s a soft fabric and it’s a little big but because Zara don’t go down any smaller a small just gives me a little extra for an oversized look. I love the floral pattern with the “For Ever” writing that’s half been missed off. Shop the t-shirt here.

 

Perfect Purchases.

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DSC_0536I might have gone a little wild with the amount of clothes I have purchased this month due to going on holiday and also my birthday yesterday (March 19th), I wanted to make sure I had some options with my outfits for when I go to Disneyland and Paris for the day.

So let’s start with the top left hand corner, we have some sunglasses which were a bargain off eBay at £3.99. I have some very similar with tortoiseshell on the frames. I wanted a simple black pair to just go with any outfit.

Moving down we have some peg leg joggers from the women’s section of Marks and Spencers, Limited section. They’re super comfy and they were such a bargain at £12.00 then I got my 20% discount on top taking them down to something like £9.60 which was amazing. Originally £35 I just had to have them. They are something to lounge in and if I’m not having a very fashionable day then these will definitely by my go to trousers.

This next one is another bargain. From eBay for just £27.81. This seasons Zara perforated/hole leather jacket. I wanted this from Zara when it first came out and when I saw it on eBay I had to let the bidding war commence. It’s such a versatile jacket as it’s formal looking yet you can dress it up or down. It’s a lightweight jacket also, so it will be perfect for those summer nights that are on the horizon.
10450372_10153694492084638_7941995857284902388_n (1)This t-shirt has to be my all time favourite of all time. Also from eBay for just £3,00. I just love the slogan “More issues than Vogue” It’s so funny and eye-catching. It’s perfect to just throw on under a blazer or jacket to give your look an edgy yet sharp look with a bit of humour added to it. I have a Polaroid of me wearing this t-shirt on my birthday evening out with my best friends.

Zara stole my heart on this next purchase. A floral bomber jacket, and can I say a floral bomber jacket done properly. Most of the time they’re not very nice floral, but Zara got it and the colouring on this jacket is beautiful. I’ve wanted for so long and with my Zara gift card I got for my birthday I went and brought it. £39.99 it was but I paid £19.99 due to my gift card. Total bargain!

Mickey mouse are obviously needed as my trip to Disneyland is in 3 days. I’ve already told my friends that I shall be wearing them everyday with my outfits!

I needed a striped jumper for my “Paris look” for when I go to Paris for the day. I thought my roll neck would work but after wearing the outfit I planned to go to Paris with I didn’t like how the blue clashed with the dark camel colour of my trench coat. I saw this jumper on eBay starting bid for 0.99p so I thought I might aswell get it. Originally Topman and £40, I bided and I got another bargain at just £3.00.

Another pair of sunglasses and these are amazing! They have “Cross my heart, hope to die, stick a needle in my eye” around the frames. They’re super oversized which I love with any sunglasses, and they’re just another fun way to add something different to your outfit. Purchased from Choies, which are a very cheap yet super amazing products seller online!

Zara again with this beautiful floral t-shirt. This t-shirt is very similar to the floral bomber I purchased at Zara. It has the floral pattern along the sides and then meets in the middle. £19.99 for this beauty which I think is very reasonable for a printed t-shirt of this quality.

These sandals from Topman have to be one of my favourite buys. Originally priced at £69.00 I purchased them for just £30. Due to having a Topman gift card that hadn’t been used since christmas as well as a 20% off code I found online. I wanted some similar sandals last year which came out around the same time. They’re super comfortable and I can’t wait to get my summer on and wear them!

 

 

Perfect Purchases.

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So for the past few weeks I’ve been trying to find ” Perfect Purchases” for my holiday to Disney. I’ve been trying to buy practical yet fashionable items that’ll go together, and what better way than top shop monochrome.

I needed a new bag to go around Paris with so I love a good satchel, they’re trendy, vintage looking and just easy to use. However I found a Satchel backpack which would look even better with my look for Paris. It might not be real leather but for £24 it’s a real good buy. I brought the bag from Amazon and it came within 2 days which is super fast. It comes with a shoulder strap also in case I ever wanted to wear it as a normal satchel bag. I wish I could alter the straps a little more as the bag hangs a little low for my liking but it’s a beautiful bag and I love it!

Another bag I needed for my holiday was a holdall. ASOS have a wonderful range of holdalls but I needed to have a black one to co-ordinate with my outfit. My ASOS holdall was £35 and is a great size, I’ll definitely be able to get all my gadgets,chargers and bits and pieces in. Again like the satchel bag pack it comes with a shoulder strap in case I get tired of carrying it around and just want to throw it over my shoulder.

A neoprene jumper is something I’ve wanted to a while now. I’ve got a neoprene coat and I’ve always longed to have a neoprene jumper. I love the style and the fit of neoprene, I think it just looks so expensive. I brought my jumper from eBay for £12 however they have stopped doing them now. So I’m so glad that I’ve snapped mine up while it was around.

Something now I’ve never really bothered with and that’s a wallet. But because I’m going on holiday I thought I better buy one to stick all my money and cards in just in case. eBay is a gem if you’re looking for a wallet or purse as they’re so cheap. Mine has lots of space to put cards and notes and even  has 2 slots to put change into. For £4 you can’t go wrong really.

My favourite Purchase of the year. My Instax Polaroid. I’ve had so much fun using this. £69 off eBay, it comes in different colours. I’m a plain Jane and wanted a colour that’d go with everything so I went for the white (Kinda wishing I went for the black) I brought the case for it separately which cost an additional £10 but I’d rather it be protected and safe then out in the open. I’ll put some sample pictures in that I’ve taken so far. What I’m doing is taking photographs with my friends and then getting them to sign them but when I go to Disneyland I’m going to take pictures with my favourite Disney characters and then get them to sign them at the bottom of the picture. It’s a cute design and I just love it so much.

I’ve wanted some high-waisted trousers for a while now and I could never find a good place to get any. Along comes ASOS and I find about 20 pairs that I love. But these high-waisted peg leg fitting high-waisted trousers are just what I’ve wanted. They are women’s so I struggled to figure out what size I was, I brought a size 8 but I could have got away with a 6 but they had sold out when I brought them.. They go with everything I put them with and we’re so cheap. I got them on a discount price of £24 when they should have been £30, which is another reason I love them as they’re a bargain. DSC_0494tumblr_nklyr0mpeT1qhvpcso1_500 tumblr_nkn60mNxH51qhvpcso1_500

 

 

 

Perfect Purchases.

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So late January and early February purchases have gone done so well.  Yet again I’ve strayed away from any sales because it’s all just so rubbish, just stuff that nobody wants. So I’ve been on the prowl for holiday outfits as well as just things I really want.

IMG_3299Let me start with my amazing trench coat, my personal favourite out of all my purchases this year. Purchased from Zara it’s a coat I’ve always wanted. It’s a neoprene fabric so it’s much thicker than that of a normal trench coat, so it’ll keep me warm on my day trip to Paris with the girls. It’s comes down to my thigh, I did wish it was just a little longer but I can’t have everything I suppose. It’s such a sleek design and it looks so much more expensive than what it was. for £79.00 it’s a beautiful coat. I’m very happy and can’t wait to put my Paris outfit together to show all of you.

As you all know I have a thing for Fedora hats, I always wear my black one and I thought it was time to buy another one from Topman . So I picked a burgundy one as I brought some Burgundy monk shoes in December which I though would go well together. Adding a hat to an outfit, makes the outfit I think.

Another of my favourites from my purchases is my Mickey Mouse jumper. A massive bargain purchased from eBay just for £7. It’s my jumper that I’ll be wearing when I go to the airport when we go to Disneyland Paris as I’ll be straight in the park when we get there. It’s a fun design and goes with anything. It’s a little short in the body but I will team it with a pair of high waist pair of trousers.

I love a good roll neck and this striped, Parisian themed roll neck from ASOS. Roll necks are very big at the moment so it’s bang on trend. I thought it’d be very fitting for when I go to Paris to incorporate into my Paris outfit. Teamed up with my trench coat and some high waist black cigarette trousers it’s going to be a very Parisian chic look.

As you all know I love tartan. So I could resist this beautiful red.blue,yellow and white tartan scarf from River Island. I love how vibrant the red is and you can never have too much Tartan in your life. I teamed my scarf up with my trench coat today and I really loved how the vibrant red stood out along side the pale colour of my coat.

Monk strap shoes right now have become my new favourite show. I now have 3 pairs adding these new black pair to the collection. I just love how formal looking they are but yet they’re a casual shoe. I love the buckles on the side and the wedge heel running along the bottom of the shoe. Another item of clothing that will appear in my Paris look.

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