Discount night...

Hey Sweeties!

On the 2nd of October 2012 at the Eldon Square Shopping Centre, pandemonium struck.

Yes, it was that one time of year where the many students of Northumbria and Newcastle University flocked to get ....

DISCOUNTED CLOTHES! 

So ready with our Uni ID's Chloe, Yasmin, Josh and I headed to town to spend money what little money we had.

Many shops got involved such as Dorothy Perkins, New Look, Republic, River Island, Fenwicks, Levi's, Accessorize, Topshop, All Saints and many more! All offering discounts from 10-30% off.

Ok, it wasn't much of a discount but a discount non of the less! They first held this event last year which must have been successful or they wouldn't have done it again. 

Some friends went last year and from some of the stories I heard, I was expecting it to be manic, women pulling a leg each of the last pair of jeans in a certain size, shoes flying all over, grabbing clothes from everywhere like in the movies? 

But it really wasn't.

Plenty of students did turn up but I thought there would be a lot more than there actually was. Most of the main stores were busy like River Island and Topshop, you just seen boyfriends sitting in the corner with bags full or literally following their girls around holding hangers. In every shop, we waited about 20-30 minutes in each queue. 

I only bought a few things as I really couldn't be bothered to keep hunting around and getting barged into every two seconds.

 The hat is from River Island was £10 to £8. My friend persuaded me to buy I'm still a little unsure if it suits me or not. It's a tad too big at the back.

The Cross vest is from New Look Inspire which was £12.99 to £8.75 I think. I couldn't be bothered to try anything on so when I came home I found the 18 a bit too tight so I went back the next day and got a 22. The baggier then better I think.

I did buy a dress from Dorothy Perkins, but when I got home it was the wrong size as it was on the wrong hanger. So annoying when that happens!

To be honest I was buying for buying sake really, poor bank.

Also on a different day I bought a much need Organiser.

I really do have a thing for Union Jacks =)

 This was £11 from Paperchase. I love the pockets inside.

I think that's my procrastination done for the day, I have copious amounts of assignments to do as I've just started my level 3 on top of my already level 4 in childcare, bit backwards but hey, ho! 

With Love, 

M! xo

What's in my bag? Uni Edition.

Hey sweeties, 

Being my natural self I always leave everything to the last minute, apart from when I'm going on holiday I have check lists for everything. As its my first year at uni I've decided to get my bag ready a day early because knowing me I'll forgot something in a last minute dash for the bus.

As it'll be my first day, I've decided to take the basic essentials.

Brown Satchel.

I've always wanted one of these and when I seen it in Primark for £9 I couldn't resist. 

This may just be me but when I see someone with a satchel and it has a see through bit at the front like mine I find it irratating when they leave it blank. So yesterday whilst watching The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon said the magical word that is 'BAZINGA'. Therefore thee above.

My folder and Pukka Pad, every student needs one. I have a big thing for polka dots.

The most beautiful phone I've ever had (Samsung Galaxy S2) and my trusted Ipod that holds the soundtrack to my life. 

The Radley purse was a birthday present many moons ago, I really do need a new its starting to show wear and tear.

The magnificent Paper Chase brolly that has saved me on so many occasions. In the past I bought £1 brolly's from Poundland that always snapped so I decided to buy this for £15 and it hasn't let me down yet. I've probably just jinxed myself, good one Michelle.

Antibacterial Gel and Tissues, I'm an OCD freak. I can't handle germs, it's a miracle I survived Leeds Festival.

Sure is the best deodorant I've ever had, after a long busy day I can still smell it on me.

And last but not least a pretty pencil case. Every one who knows me knows I'm obsessed with our Union Jack flag, so when I seen this I had to have it. I also found it fitting that the design is called Festival, I bought it the day after Leeds :D

So that's my bag, if you's have done a recent What's In My Bag post please leave the link below as I love to be nebby!

M! xo