Bits and bobs

When I picked up the OPI dupes from Primark (see this post) I also treated myself to a few other bits and pieces

4x Primark Nail polishes, £2: probably didn't really need these, but I thought the purple was a really interesting colour that I don't have in my collection, and the true orange on the end is also one missing from my stash.

All the colours were really bright and opaque in 2 coats...perfect summer nails.


2x Barry M Gelly Nails, 2 for £6 in Superdrug: Though these have been around a little while, none of the previous colours appealed to me at all. So it was only with the new releases that I decided to invest in a couple. I've seen the turquoise (Green berry) on a few blogs and loved it, and I always love a good neutral shade (Lychee).

Frilly socks, £1.50, and scrunchies, £1: a 90s revival at Primark! I have exactly the same socks from Top Shop, which cost £3.50 (booo!) so I picked up two black pairs in Primark. They also had white ones and grey with cream lace, which I'm regretting not buying now... Not sure if the scrunchies will be a bit too hipster for me, but as they were only a pound for three won't be the end of the world if they don't get worn.

Primark OPI Minnie Mouse dupes

Picked up a few bits from Primark the other day but thought these deserved a post. I saw this four pack of nail polish and thought no, I really don't need any more polish. But then, I couldn't remember the last time I bought a new one so I just went for it! Especially when I took a closer look and the colours and realised 'OMG OPI Minnie Mouse dupes!'

Primark vs OPI (OPI picture from shefindsit.com )

Obviously for £2 they're not gonna be on par with OPI, but after swatching them I was quite impressed.

From left to right:

Polish One: This was a deep pink polish with a shimmer to it. I don't usually go for shimmer or pearl finish polishes, preferring opaque block colours, but because of the hot pink colour I think this would look great on some talon-like nails. It did take three coats for full coverage but the drying time was surprisingly quick

Polish Two: This was the worst out of the bunch. It had barely any colour, a mere hint of golden-pink shimmer, and was very difficult to pick up any of the hearts with the polish brush as they just kept sinking through the polish. Though I think the golden shimmer could look nice layered up over one of the other polishes. I've heard various complaints about the real OPI one too with regard to getting the hearts out, so maybe this isn't just Primark's fault but a general problem with larger glitter shapes.

Polish Three: Loved this one- a bright almost neon pinky-red. Again this went on quite sheer, but once three coats were layered up it was a lovely bright pink, again one that'd look great on some serious nails (and with a tan)

Polish Four: I've been after a baby pink polish for a while, but could never find one that was quite right (as in opaque, pink but not pastel and girly, one that packed a punch). I loved this one from the four, as it was more opaque in colour, only needing two coats and was the perfect shade of pink. 

So out of the four, two I loved, one I was surprised I liked and one was a du. For £2, I don't think that's bad at all! :)

Bargain Creepers

I'm still undecided about creepers...when they cropped up a few years ago I HATED them. But the more and more I see them they've started to grow on me. I don't like to think of myself as a fashion lemming, only wearing things because other people do. For me, it's not about wearing things because they're 'in fashion', it's more the fact of seeing others wearing more 'out there' fashion choices gives me the confidence to choose things I might not have done a few year's ago for fear of being different. 


Anyway, babbling aside, these were a bargainous £12 from trusty Primark, so even if I bottle it and hardly wear them I won't feel too guilty about it. And I've already had several comments about them, people assuming they are the £95 Office ones :)

Bit scuffed and dirty already :p

I wore these for a 9hr shift at work and had minimal foot ache, which is always a bonus. The only thing I found a bit odd with them was although I bought my normal size, they felt like they were slipping a bit even though my toes were quite near the end. But once I did the laces up tight enough they were fine. 

Was really impressed when I went into Primark. It can be very hit and miss, but  was a definite hit this time! I also got some pairs of frilly ankle socks (half the price of the Topshops ones), as well as two long sleeve crop tops to go under my dungaree dress [outfit posts to come soon], £3.50 vs Topshops £10 ones. There was also lots of lovely midi skirts and dresses and shoes, but being on a spending ban I tried to restrain myself

What do you think of creepers?