High end, high street...

Even though I have a lot of clothes, I don't have much from the high end of the high street. A few Hobbs pieces aside, the majority of my clothes are from places like H&M or Tesco (I have absolutely no issue with picking up my clothes in supermarkets!) I don't tend to venture to the 'expensive shops'- even Topshop or Miss Selfridge are too expensive when it isn't sale time but I have been trying to add a few more hard wearing pieces to my wardrobe, Primark just doesn't cut it for me any more. I completely blame Gem and Sarah for my recent foray into the Jaeger sale, they are very good enablers and very bad for my willpower! ;) Strangely enough,  this outfit manages to combine Tesco, Hobbs, Primark and Jaeger in one. Not bad really, especially considering I didn't pay full price for any of them...

Jacket: Tesco, top: Hobbs, shorts: Jaeger, tights: Primark, shoes: New Look
 I really love the print on this top and whenever I wear it, I get loads of compliments, from both men and women, something that it is pretty rare - usually women will like something and men just hate it, or is that just with my wardrobe?! Usually I would go for a more traditional colour on my nails but I actually love this bright blue colour. I layered up my Barry M nail paint in cyan blue with a shimmery blue Max Factor nail varnish (I hate how they don't name the shades!) weirdly it makes it so much more wearable.


I bought these shorts as the only other ones I own now seem too short to be worn out of the house and I felt really self conscious in them (is this what getting old is like?) I love the frill on the bottom of these (little details really make all the difference) and although they are still pretty short, they are loose enough that I am comfortable wearing them, they really are perfection in shorts form!


Do you ever venture into the expensive shops? Who are your enablers?

13 comments

daisychain said...

I rarely venture in to the more expensive shops and even more rarely make a purchase. Need to embrace quality over quantity! x

joanna said...

Those shorts are dreamy! High end wise; I usually get smarter pieces from the Jack Wills Outlet or ebay for bits from Zara, Mango and next on my list are bits from Whistles and COS.

x

Helen said...

I'm hoping to be able to buy from places like Hobbs once I'm earning next year! I always walk past and sigh at their dresses!

HighlandFling said...

These shorts are so lovely, love a good ruffle. Also, your legs look amazing by the way!

Em x

Jo said...

I love the ruffle detail on your shorts, looks very cute with the polka dot tights. I saw a gorgeous red tweed blazer from somewhere in John Lewis recently but just couldn't justify the £300 price tag sadly :( Most of my stuff is from gap, h&m, dorothy perkins and tesco with the odd slightly better quality item.

Law1sfab said...

This has to be one of my fave outfits of yours! That top is so pretty and I love the tights with the ruffle shorts. I love a good mix of high end and low ...mines more all low haha so poor. Loveage xx

char said...

I only created a Jaeger account last week to order that ladybird dress, which Sarah and Gem can be blamed for as well! I need to try and track one down in the right size, it's so lovely! I don't think I own anything from Hobbs though - not sure why - and your top is lovely!

Sarah said...

Hobbs have such lovely pieces. I love Jaeger (especially their Boutique range) and we all know I'm obsessed with Whistles!
x

The Style Rawr said...

That top is so pretty! Sadly I don't tend to bother with the pricier high street brands, I prefer to save my pennies for the quirkier Australian/American ones. I wish I was as chic as you!

Tara xo

Gem said...

hahah sorry Maria and Char!

Unknown said...

Ahhh Jaeger has the best sales! Those shorts look awesome on you!

Temporary:Secretary said...

I don't go anywhere near expensive shops because I get sad about seeing all the pretty things I want but can't afford! (usually handbags!) but i do love high street! I agree that topshop/miss selfridge are too expensive now, a night out dress would cost at least £45, which is ridiculous! I wouldn't mind if it was at least good quality. Having said that, i like to treat myself once or twice a month with a new outfit (such a love/hate relationship with topshop at the moment) x

Chloe said...

I think you're probably the only person I know who works the high street in such a way as I always think it's a lot more high end than it is, you're style has a comfortable maturity to it that's tough to do with high street. That said, I have tried to move towards a focus of well made pieces because I get fed up of things not washing and wearing so well.