Forever 21

A few months ago I finally stepped into a Forever 21 store for the first time. I’d read a lot about the store on Laura/Lollipop26’s blog so was really looking forward to my visit.

I went to the store in Oxford Circus which was huge! The floors are laid out by style and colour which I really like because that’s how I organise my wardrobe.

There’s a preppy section with checked shirts, soft cotton zipped up hoodies adorned with numbers, denim and cute blazers. A girly section which looks like a carpet of pale pink and cream dresses and pretty tops. A floral section with summery floaty tops, maxis and skirts. There’s also an accessories section filled with extremely reasonably priced jewellery, shoes and handbags.

This is what surprised me about Forever 21. The price. All the items are so well priced but they don’t look cheap at all. The clever shop layout fools you into thinking the clothes will be more Mango priced but they’re actually H&M/ New Look prices.

I picked up two cute necklaces which £1.50 or thereabouts!


If you’re walking past a Forever 21 store, I would definitely recommend venturing in. You’re sure to find something you love that doesn’t look like all the other high street clothes and the carrier bags are hot pink coloured!

Naomi
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12. A Bit Of Bling

My mum buys most of her wardrobe from a gorgeous boutique shop. The shop's aim is to "...bridge the price gap between the designer independent boutiques and the High Street multiples, whilst offering a very high level of personal service...". The shop is laid out beautifully; not only by brand but by colours too so it looks incredibly appealing when you walk in. They like to encourage customers to mix the ranges to create an individual look.

At the beginning of each season, they hold a fashion show in the shop. It's something really lovely and girly for my mum and I to go to and a great chance to look at all the new clothing for the upcoming season. We went to the Spring 10 show on Wednesday evening.

I've bought a few pieces from there before but I was particularly interested in the jewellery this time. I wish I had more of an eye for accessorising but I'm really quite rubbish and never know what to buy so I don't end up buying anything! They have a great range from delicate silver pieces with diamantes and pearls to chunky wooden bangles and statement necklaces.

I went a bit bling and bought this beautiful heart necklace with diamante detailing and a pair of Swarovski crystal earrings.



The necklace can be worn sparkly side round or plain side round but I suspect I'll be keeping it on the bling side. The earrings are seriously WAG-tastic but I love a bit of that sometimes!

Where are your favourite places to buy costume jewellery? Do you have any tips on how to get into accessorising with jewellery more?

Naomi
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