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Outfit

The Cheek Of It

May 25, 2012

Oooh cheeky cheeky bargain hunter, don’t you love it when you find something you love, but resist because it’s just far too many pennies, and then you find it, as if by fate, for HALF PRICE. Well what you can you say to that, yes please. These shorts are a total find and you may remember a few instagram posts of these from a wee while ago, back when I was was without, and longing for them daily. Well here’s the real deal today …

. Topshop Print Shorts (Ebay, £14.99) . Zara Mesh Top . Missguided Deina Boots . Topshop Socks .
. Zara Pinky / Red Blazer (old) .
A very simple pair of colourful print high waist-ed cotton shorts caught my eyes a little while ago, winking at me as I snuck a peak in Topshop on my lunch break. I nipped in and hastily tried them on, yes, I loved them, the fit was perfect (although the butt was close to sneaking out), but then I saw the price tag. REALLY? You really feel it appropriate to charge £35 for these summery beach shorts. Really. I left feeling glum. Anyway, as fate had it, a couple of days later my sister sent me a link to none other than these little beauties, on ebay, for £14 … size 8 and never worn. Well I never … I paid immediately and was so excited to receive them.
They are quite literally THE shorts I tried on and I’m so glad I now have them, although i’m still unsure their worth the full £35. They’re fairly short so really only appropriate for summer, holidays and maybe a risque evening out. I wore this last weekend and teamed them with my Zara mesh blouse & old school pinky /red colour blazer and my trusty Deina Boots.
I’ve also been so desperate to rock this cool frilly sock look that I snapped these up in Topshop the other day and thought this’d be the perfect time to sport them.
What do you think of this summery look? How would you style these shorts?
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    1. Charlotte Anne Owst says

      May 25, 2012 at 10:13 am

      This is such a cute outfit, I do love getting a bargain and your shorts were definitely worth it. Perfect with your blazer too, I bought these socks yesterday and I’m so glad I did!

      http://mademoisellecharlotteanne.blogspot.co.uk/

    2. Nicole says

      May 25, 2012 at 10:20 am

      Lovely outfit, these shorts look amazing !
      This has happened to me before in H&M I saw a lovely cardigan and thought it was too much and a few weeks later got in half price :)
      The blazer looks lovely with the outfit
      Nicole xx
      http://www.fromnicolewithlove.blogspot.co.uk

    3. Kat says

      May 25, 2012 at 10:39 am

      I love this whole outfit, especially your shorts they are really nice! x
      http://www.stylehiccup.blogspot.com

    4. Laura says

      May 25, 2012 at 11:27 am

      what a great find, those shorts are gorgeous, as is the rest of the outfit. You look lovely, as always :)
      L x

      http://whimsicalnothings-laura.blogspot.co.uk/

    5. Natali says

      May 25, 2012 at 11:33 am

      Your shorts and blazer are wonderful! Great outfit!

      http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

    6. .sabo skirt. says

      May 25, 2012 at 1:47 pm

      Loving your shades!

      Much love from the SABO SKIRT girls!
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    7. Molly and Mac says

      May 25, 2012 at 2:01 pm

      Love this look! Those shorts and shoes are to die for! SO CUTE!

      MacKenzie and Molly
      http://www.ruffledromance.blogspot.com

    8. High4allheels says

      May 25, 2012 at 4:08 pm

      Perfect outfit! Absolutely in love with those shorts!

    9. daisychain says

      May 25, 2012 at 5:37 pm

      Hurrah for amazing bargains!

    10. Diana (double-ganger) says

      May 25, 2012 at 8:18 pm

      Hi! you have a great blog! please check out my blog and if you like, please follow me on Google Friend Connect & Bloglovin, I promise to do the same for you!
      xx
      Diana
      double-ganger.blogspot.com

    11. Amy says

      May 25, 2012 at 9:38 pm

      Love the blazer and shorts together! Xx

    12. Hayley says

      May 25, 2012 at 11:58 pm

      Wow, those shorts are gorgeous.. what a fantastic bargain! They’re great for the summer :) x

    13. Amanda says

      May 27, 2012 at 7:24 am

      I adore this look! Everything looks so well together… the shorts and the blazer are to die for =)

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