Winter Fashion Haul: Bargains & Great Deals!

Hello beauties!

Today I shared with you my fashion haul that I did over the weekend!

(in between lunch breakes, lol, as this weekend too I was working!)

You can check out what did I get in my new video:

(I personally love to watch haul videos, I find them, oh, so inspiring!)

;)

I also took the pics of the new goodies in my wardrobe, so here they are!

The stores that I checked out were: H&M, Zara, Pull & Bear, Accessorize and Promod!

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I stocked up on some cute socks and PJs at H&M :)
One has to look pretty even when sleeping!

This vibrant orange colour top from H&M's Conscious Collection, is going to be perfect for this upcoming spring & summer season!

I really like the back with the zipper detail.

I love my new knitted sweater from H&M!
Winter white colour & sparkly golden threads ♥

The sweater was reduced from 34.95€ to 10€!
I got it in a size XS (this is an oversized model, so it's quite large anyway!)

I had my eyes set on this belt ever since it first arrived in the stores!
I already have a whole bunch of belts, so I couldn't bring myself to buy another one at a full price...
But now, with it being more than 50% OFF, I couldn't say no to it...

Basic white top with ruffle embellishments on the shoulders...
One can never have enough basics!

I got this top for only 3€ and I know I'm going to be wearing it a lot, as it's really simple, basic, yet so cute!

Another hair accessorie from H&M that was reduced from 7.95€ to only 1€!
I really like it, it's a perfect hair decoration for the special occasions!

The end of winter isn't even near yet! ...I stocked up on some cute & warm winter accessories:
the camel colour gloves with faux fur details are from H&M (reduced from 7.95€ to 1€) and the  nordic print ones are from Accessorize (reduced from 18.90€!!! to 5.50€- now this is more acceptable!)

I couldn't resist to these cognac colour H&M booties!
These are really comfy, look great on, these were the only pair left and it was my size!...and I got them for less than 15€!
How could I say no?!

At Pull & Bear I got these booties that remind me a lot on Vivienne Westwood's Pirate Boots (that I ♥♥♥).
These were the only pair left and in my size so, again, how could I say no?!
A real leather & suede, these are a great quality!
Originally 69.99€, these were mine for 25.99€ :)
I already wore them & they're extremely comfy!

Okkk, I know, I went a bit boot crazyyy...
I got these at Zara and my exceuse for having bought these ones is: I just fell in love!!!
These were originally 109.99€, but I got them for 29.99€, so for just a fraction of the full price!
These are sooo me, so my style!!!!

Last, but not least, a bracelet that I got at Promod.
I see myself wearing this bracelet a lot in the spring/summer time.

So this was my haul!!!

Was there anything from this haul that you liked in particular?

What did you buy recently?

You can share this with me in the comment's section under this blog post, or, if you also make beauty/fashion vids on youtube, leave me your video as a video response!

I'd love to see what did you guys get on the sales!

Have a lovely evening & a big kissss from Italy,

♥ Sonja

Afternoon With a Friend & Some Shopping...

Here is another post from me today... this is going to be something exclusive for my blog, something that you won't find on my youtube channel...a little bit extra, for all of you my loyal blog readers! ;)

Today in the afternoon hours, I met my friend Arianna, (check out her blog Shiny Fairies ) and we went for a little walk as it was nice, warm & sunny outside :)

We also did a bit of shopping ;)

My hubby took a couple of pics of my outfit while I was still at his workshop, so here they are, this is what I was wearing today:

I wore:

DRESS: H&M

DENIM JACKET: Roccobarocco

LEGGINGS: H&M Young

BAG: Roccobarocco

SCARF: H&M

BALLET FLATS: Flyfor

BOW RING: Tally Weijl

SKULL BRACELET: some random store in Croatia

WATCH: Fossil

& here is my little haul...

High waisted shorts from
H&M (divided black)

Retail price: 19.95 €
I love this colour & style!
These were definitely on my wish list!

Bathing suit
Retails at 19.95€

 I may take a pic of me wearing this bathing suit, but in summer, on the beach, otherwise I think it's just weird...To take a pic of me wearing it in my house, only for my blog...Idk, I'm kind of shy about it! :)

Anyways, this is how it looks like on a model (see the pics bellow)

It's really a gorgeous bathing suit!

At first, I wasn't sure about whether I should even try it on, because I was convinced it would make me too flat in the chest area (it doesn't have any paddings or support for that matter).

But then, my curiosity won over & I tried it on &...I actually liked it very much!

It looks really nice & flattering, it doesn't make me too flat & it's not too out there & eye catching (at least I hope so! lol) I don't want to attract attention on me at the beach, lol

I think it's really chic!

A model wearing "my" bathing suit

I really love her jewellery too!
I think this necklace & earrings look gorgeous together
with this bathing suit!

I also bought this necklace!
I couldn't resist!
Love the feathers :)

H&M divided
Retail price: 6.95€

Last, but not least, I bought this super cute wooden ring
in a local one euro store.

Only 1€, but I think it's just lovely!
They also had this ring with violet and blue colour flower, but
I liked the pink one best :)

So, this was my OOTD & a mini- haul!

I got so used on shopping at a thrift store, that everything else seems super expensive for me!!!

But I really will make the most out of these items, I'm really loving everything that I got!

xx Sonja

Ethnic/ Tribal Jewellery Haul

As I've mentioned before, this month I was trying to be on a strict budget.

I went a bit crazy during the winter sales period, so March was pretty challenging as I promissed myself I would be very careful at how I spend my money!

I gave myself a budget of 200 € (including all my monthly needs, such as make up, skincare, bodycare, haircare, CLOTHES, accessories, footwear, even snacks at work!!!)

I know, when talking about money, it's all relative, because somebody might see my monthly budget as ridiculously tiny & then, other people may see it as huuuge amount of money to spend only on myself!

I was just trying to adjust it to make it proportional to my needs and cravings & to what I REALLY need & can afford. I think 200 € is plenty & I did great staying in the limits of my budget!

I feel very proud :)

I concentrated on finding bargains, good deals, in-store promotions & thrifting!!!

Concerning make up & cosmetics, I wasn't buying anything that I didn't strictly need. What's the point in accumulating stuff?

I read a very inspiring blog post, written by my friend Liz, about trying to be less consumist.

You also, can read it HERE :)

So, as I've said, I'm on a hunt for bargains ;)

I was very excited when, at "Bijou Brigitte", I found amazing jewellery on sale, for only 2 €!! 

I picked out a few pieces that I really liked & that are going to be great for completing my spring & summer outfits.Some of these necklaces were originally priced at 24 €!!

This is what I've picked out:

You can also check out my video feat. all these pieces CLICK HERE ;)

Thanx for watching!

How are you at spending & hauling?

Do you give yourself a budget or do you indulge every month into buying whatever you like?

Do you think you really need all the things you buy?

If you'd set yourself a budget, what should that be, to cover all your monthly needs?

I'm just being a bit curious, girls ;)

xoxo

Sonja