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MRP - The Online Answer To Primark?

I'm sure I'm not the only mighty fan of Primark and their fast affordable fashion. Unfortunately for me though there isn't a store in my local town, so I am forever wishing that they would start to sell online. So if, like me, you are looking for a quick affordable fashion fix, I'd like to introduce you to MRP, the South African equivalent to Primark. They have a wide range on-trend pieces, including clothing, shoes, accessories and even a small range of cosmetics, with most priced at under £10! Bargain!!

Here are a few of my favourites...

Pleather Panel Skater Skirt - £6.50, Structured Shopper - £9.50, Paisley Printed Tapered Pants - £8.00

Studded Ears Aliceband - £2.50, Polka Dot Pinafore Dress - £6.00, Mary Jane Pump - £5.50

I'd definitely recommend checking out their site because we all love a good bargain don't we? Whilst you're there why not enter their competition to win a year's supply of clothing.

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Greenberry

As a self proclaimed lover of Barry M nail polishes I am surprised at how long it has actually taken me to get my hands on my first Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint. It may be my first, but it certainly won't be my last! I'm in love with them.

The first colour I decided to try was Greenberry. It is a gorgeous aqua green colour and like every other Barry M polish I own it applies easily and evenly. The formula is perfect, not too thick or too thin. You could probably just about get away with one coat, but for a full even coverage I'd suggest applying two. This polish has a gorgeous hi-shine finish, leaving no need for a top coat, and is highly durable. I find this Gelly Nail Paint to be longer lasting than the normal Barry M Nail Paints and they come in a lovely array of colours. I can't wait to try my next one.

Have you tried the Barry M Gelly Nail Paints? Which is your favourite shade?

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Firmoo Giveaway

Firmoo is one of the world's most popular online eyeglasses stores, which prides itself on offering it's customers the best quality products at the most affordable prices possible, starting at as little as $8. Even better, Firmoo offer new customers the chance to try their products with their First Pair Free Program, where you can select a pair of glasses and sunglasses completely free and will only need to pay the shipping fee. You can find all shipping costs and information here.

It has been a while since I've done a giveaway on my blog, so I thought it was about time I reward all of my lovely readers for sticking by my little old blog and all your lovely comments. The lovely people at Firmoo are offering two of my lucky readers the opportunity to win a pair of glasses or sunglasses of your choice from their Classic Series range.

All you need to do to enter is fill out the rafflecopter form below, making sure you do at least both the mandatory entries for a valid entry.

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Aslo, as a thank you for taking part, all valid entrants will be sent a Firmoo voucher code for 50% off selected eyewear and free shipping.

Good Luck!

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Weekly Wanted - Primark

Check Shift Dress - The tartan check is a huge trend for Autumn/Winter 2013 and is popping up everywhere both online and in stores. Now I have to admit that I'm still not 100% sure if I'm sold on this trend yet, there's something about it that is all a bit too schoolgirl-ish for me. However I do like the style of this dress and the collar detail, also it has a nice little price tag of only £17.

Monochrome Shell Top - Well it's no secret that I'm a big lover of monochrome outfits, so it's no surprise that this little top has made it onto my wishlist. I love the tiny little cutwork flowers all over the white part of the top, but you can't see them too well in this picture. Again this has a nice little Primark price tag of £10.

Flocked Print Cami - I'm loving these cami style tops at the minute, although they be a little cool for the winter months I still think they'll be great for layering. I'm also really liking this deep burgundy colour for winter and it's an absolute bargain for £5.

Cat Beanie - I'm not really a beanie kind of girl, I just don't think they really suit me, but they're definitely great for keeping your head warm. This little black furry cat ear beanie is really cute though and absolute steal for £3.

PU Pencil Skirt - I don't think I have ever owned a pencil skirt, I just don't really think they'd suit my short little legs and would make me look even more stumpy. However, as I mentioned before, I'm loving this deep burgundy colour for autumn and I think the leather gives it a little bit more of an edge. For £10 I'm tempted to give it whirl and style it up with some heels for a night out.

Rose Tapestry Jacket - I love the winter floral feeling of this jacket and it's tapestry style. I think it would be so easy to wear whether it be for casual layering with a pair of jeans or to keep warm and add a bit of colour to a simple LBD. It'd be very versatile and well worth it's £17 price tag.

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Black And White Polka Dots

Top - New Look

Skirt - Primark

Sandals - New Look

Sunglasses - Ray Ban

Watch - Michael Kors

Can you believe that it's September already? I have no idea where this year has gone, it just seems to be flying by! I am a little downhearted that summer is officially over and I'm not looking forward to the cold months ahead. The only thing getting me through is the thought of all the new coats and boots that are hitting the stores ready for winter. Oh and of course Christmas, but it's way too soon to even mention that word yet. I am still hoping that the sun will be kind to us and sneak in a few more days of sunshine before the leaves start to fall.

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Mint

Top - Dorothy Perkins

Trousers - Topshop

Shoes - Peacocks

Watch - Michael Kors

I seem to have a slight obsession with this pastel mint green colour recently, so when I saw this top in the sale at Dorothy Perkins reduced from £25 to £15 I had to have it. It is a lovely thick-ish chiffon material with a PU trim on the collar. I love the fit of this top, it's so comfy, and I really like the little step hem making it slightly longer at the back. I decided to wear it casually with these topshop trousers, which are just like super thick leggings and also really comfy, but it could also be easily dressed up with a statement necklace and tucked into a skirt. I have a feeling I will be getting a lot of wear out of this top.

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Barry M Limited Edition Yellow Nail Paint

When I was in Boots a couple of weeks ago I picked up a few new Barry M polishes after wanting to try their Gelly Nail Paints for a while. At the time they had an offer on where if you spent £6 on Barry M products you got a free Limited Edition Nail Paint (they no longer have this offer on but these Limited Edition Nail Paints are still available here). There was a choice of pink or yellow, so I decided to give the yellow one a try. I have never been a huge fan of yellow nail polish but seeing as it's summer I thought I'd give the sunny colour a go. I think the majority of my nail varnish collection are Barry M Nail Paints so it's no secret that I love their polishes. They are such good value for money. It took two coats to fully cover the nails without any transparency and like all other Barry M Nail Paints I have found it to be pretty chip resistant.

I am pretty happy with this polish but I still don't think I'm really a yellow nail convert. I do like this shade as it is not too pale and is nice and bright, but not too bright that it is bordering on neon. However I can't see this being a favourite as I have many other Barry M Nail Paints that I'd be more likely to reach for before this one. It's a nice yellow to add to my collection though if I ever fancy a change and I've been wanting to try some floral nail art, so it will come in handy for that too.

Are you a fan of yellow nails?