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

Creating Looks/Fashion Tutorial: The Last Minute Steals In Winter Sales!

Hello dear fashionistas! ;)

How have you been doing?

Me? I have been shopping! ;D

I actually bought these things past month& I got an inspiration to create a few new outfits, so I wanted to share this with you!

I hope you'll like it!

You can check out my fashion video tutorial here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7X2kuBM4TQ

Here are some pics of the outfits...

Three new outfits that I put together inspired by my
recent fashion haul.

The first outfit:
I love wearing red in winter!

Don't forget to accessorize! ;)

• Red knitted top: Terranova (1.99€)
• Basic white top with lace details on the shoulders: H&M (2.25€)
• White/Red belt: Stradivarius (not my recent purchase)
• Baggy fit jeans: Pull& Bear (9.99€)
• Boots: Lover Y (13€)
• Colorful Flag Stamp Style Watch: Budgetgadgets.com (5.59$, but this watch was sent to me for free by the company)
• Earrings: B-deas Jewellery (My handmade earrings, available upon request.)

Find out more about my handmade jewellery here:

http://www.b-deas.blogspot.com/

Outfit # 2
It's still cold outside: I need my wool coat to keep me warm!
:)

• Wool coat: Bershka (19.99€)
• Baggy fit jeans: Pull& Bear (the same from the previous outfit, 9.99€)
• Belt: Orsay (I bought it a few years ago in Croatia)
• Boots: LoverY (13€) can I just add- such a steal!!!
• Bag: Kathy Van Zeeland (cca 62€) from Caleidos Outlet

Third outfit!
Sporting my leo print gilet!
This season I can't do without it, lol ;)

• Leopard print gilet: Jennifer (9€)
• Basic cotton top: Pull& Bear (2.99€)
• Belt: H&M divided (not my recent purchase)
• Earrings: Accessories (A jewellery store in Croatia)

Outfit # 4
I'm in love with this pink hat!
Can you see all these bows& rhinestones?
It's beyond cute!

• Navy blue cardigan: H&M (3.75€)
• Pink hat: local boutique in Italy (cca 3.45€)
• Basic greyish top: Pull&Bear (2.99€)

I hope you enjoyed my little haul/fashion tutorial :)

Which one of these four outfits was your favourite?

Stay trendy,

xoxo

Sonja

Trendy Item Alert: Red Winter Coat& How To Style It!

There was just one item on my wish list for this year Winter sales!

A super trendy red coat!

I was really fortunate that I managed to get a hold of the coat that I wanted since it first arrived in the stores, at the beginning of this season!

Full price: 69.95 euros

Sales price: 15.00 euros!!!

There was only one left, in a size a bit bigger than I normally wear, but I decided to try it anyways and...it fit so well!

I believe a red coat is perfect for a gloomy autumn& winter days!

You can see my fashion video feat. my new red coat if you click on the link bellow:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrbEYdrMl1I

Oh, and if you're wondering where did I buy this coat, the answer is: H&M!

I'm loving my new read coat!

15 € on a sale, such a steal!

And here are some pics of how I styled this coat:

Styling #1

Sexy everyday look ;)

Top& Cardigan: Intimissimi
Belt: Topshop
Skinny jeans: H&M

Styling #2

Movies& Dinner Date! :)

Grey top: Stradivarius
Blue Jeggings: H&M

And, styling #3

Chic chick!

Total black with a pop of colour!
Loving my red coat& cheetah print hat!
Black vest: H&M
Black pants/jeans,shiny material: H&M
Black bow belt: H&M
Cheetah print hat: H&M
This seems like a commercial for H&M lol!!

So, that was it!

I'm also very satisfied with the model of this coat (double chest, military style inspired) and with it's quality (warm wool).

As I've said, for 15 € this was such a steal!

MissTrendyKitty recommends: If in your wardrobe you already have a black or grey coat& this winter you're looking to buy another coat, go for a pop of colour in your wardrobe, go for a trendy RED coat!

Which will basically, never go out of style, because red is always a trendy colour to wear, especially in cold fall& winter days!

Stay stylish& brighten your winter with a pop of colour!

xoxo,

Sonja