Primark v Cath Kidston

Think of floral prints and the name that immediately springs to mind is Cath Kidston - the brand is THE label everyone seeks out when they're looking for beautiful, fresh, girly patterns and it's a name that's become absolutely synonymous with the word 'floral'. But if you're a budget the only drawback is they can sometimes be a little out of the price range of the Average Joe (or Joanna!) - so that's where highstreet giant Primark steps in. Their range of bedding, towels etc is a much cheaper version and is great for those looking for a Kidston look on a much smaller budget.

So here we have a comparison of the two brands so you can see for yourself what's on offer!

BEDDING:

Cath Kidston - between £50 and £85

Primark - £11 (and really good quality for the price!)

CANDLES:

Cath Kidston - £11.99

Primark - a complete bargain at £2!

TOWELS:

Cath Kidston - face cloth £4.50 / hand towel £16 / bath sheet £42

Primark - hand towels £3 / bath towels £9

Let us know in the comments which ones you prefer! Or if you've spotted a cheaper version of a product somewhere be sure to comment as we always love a bargain!

H & E x

Friday antics: girls hit the town.

Last night we both went out with Katie, Sian, our good friend Emily and loads of her friends too. It was a brilliant night and as usual it was an excuse for us all to get glammed up!

Emma's shoes - Topshop / Sian's shoes - Topshop / Harriet's shoes - New Look, lipstick - Rimmel, nail varnish - Barry M and Maybelline / Katie's shoes - Betsy Johnson

Harriet's necklace - Miss Selfridge / Sian's earrings - Topshop / Kate's necklace - H&M

Kate: dress - H&M / Emma: jacket - vintage, top - H&M, trousers - H&M

Kate's bag - H&M / Sian's bag - vintage / Harriet's bag - Primark / Emma's bag - vintage

Sian: dress - Topshop / jacket - vintage / belt - Primark

We hope your Friday night was as fun as ours!

H&E x

Where dreams are made...

A couple of weeks ago we brought you a post featuring our lovely friend Emily's home (click here if you haven't seen it) but seen as Emma herself has a home full to the brim with beautiful trinkets, vintage items and patterns we thought today you could have a peek around her house too!

 

This is the wallpaper in her lounge - isn't it just stunning?

 

Flowers give it that beautiful spring look!

Her kitchen is just so cool.

Beautiful patterns everywhere!

The walls aren't forgotten about with plenty to catch your eye like the pictures above and below.

 

Dancing the night away

Last night, Harriet and one of her best friends Rachael went on a night to Snobs in Birmingham. Rach runs a lovely little blog here all about her love of tea, vintage and the simple things in life! We had a fab time dancing the night away to some quality tunes and decided once we were dressed Harriet had accidentally taken inspiration from Olivia Newton-John at the end of Grease for her outfit! Rach was definitely rocking the Grecian goddess look. Here's a little peak at the outfits:

HARRIET:

Leather jacket - New Look / hairpins - from Emma's shop / statement necklace - Miss Selfridge / t-shirt - New Look / leggings - Topshop / shoes - New Look

RACH:

Feather headband - River Island / dress - Chelsea Girl at River Island / shoes - River Island / owl necklace -  Harriet's from Primark

H & E x

Pretty finds from Primark

Primark is one of those places where you can normally pick up something every time you go, their range is so enormous there's usually always a piece or two which catches your eye. We're lucky in our town we have a fairly large store and it's one of the ones that doesn't get too messy so you don't feel you're trawling through a jumble sale to get to the clothes! On our last visit it was all about the accessories and we managed to pick up three gorgeous finds!

How beautiful is this bag? Harriet picked it up for just £12. At that price you can't really argue! It's big enough to use for work and fit all the bits and pieces you need on a daily basis in it and it has both short and long straps so you can wear it any way you like. And of course, it's so pretty with the studding, zips and chain strap detailing just adding to the look!



These shoes are so Emma! They suit her style so well and at just £14 they are the perfect bargain to team up with anything for a glamorous look. The colour is just perfect as we move in to spring - the season of the pastels - but the detailing on them makes turns them from pretty to really quite special!

How adorable are these slipper socks? They are so warm and cosy looking and the pink flower on the front is simply divine. They're just £3 and so comfy to wear! The perfect thing to pop on your feet while you wait for the warmer weather to arrive.

H & E x

Sister Style Sunday: outfit of the day

This weekend Harriet's been at her family home catching up with her loved ones and especially her stylish sister. Here's a peek at what Henrietta wore today for a Mother's Day outing.

Shirt - Topshop / leather jacket - H&M / scarf - vintage (Harriet's from Emma's shop) / necklace - Primark (Harriet's again!) / jeans - Topshop / shoes - New Look / bag - Dorothy Perkins

Harriet's wearing - top - vintage / cardi - vintage (both from Emma's shop) / necklace - Primark / jeans - H&M / shoes - Primark

Nail varnish - Rimmel orange bliss and Model's Own glitter (Harriet) / Model's Own (Henrietta)

Make up - Revlon Colour Stay Foundation / Mac Penultimate Eyeliner / Soap and Glory Thick and Fast Mascara / Mac Select Cover-up Concealer / Jelly Pongpong eyelash curler

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! We hope you're having a lovely Sunday whatever you're getting up to.

H & E x

Fashion Friday: vintage shirts

It's that time of the week again when the weekend is in sight but even better, we've got another Fashion Friday post for you! Today we're bringing you three vintage shirts which we've both styled up our own way! If you like this post but haven't seen our previous Fashion Fridays, have a look here for midi skirts, here for a week of our outfits, here for tailored trousers and here for tailored jackets!

How cute is this first shirt (on sale in the shop) - you certainly won't be missed in this bright little number!

Emma: high waisted denim shorts - vintage / bag - vintage / shoes - Topshop / black tights too

Harriet: white denim shorts - H&M / shoes - Converse / bracelet - arts and crafts market / I'd also add tights in this weather!

This simple cream shirt (also on sale in the shop) is made even more special by the lovely lace pattern.

Emma: jeans - Topshop / bag - vintage / shoes - Topshop / socks - Topshop (these are just £5, a must have!)

Harriet: tulip skirt - Topshop (very old!) / shoes - New Look / bag - New Look / ring - Primark / nail varnish - Barry M

How cool is this vintage sequinned top? On sale in the shop!

Emma: shoes - Primark / bag with gold strap - vintage / Diana camera / and gold disco pants from American Apparel

Harriet: maxi skirt - Primark / Chelsea boots - New Look / necklace - vintage

If you enjoyed this post why not follow us? All you need to do is click on the link on the right hand side of your screen! You can also join us on Twitter here or comment us at the bottom of the post! We love getting feedback from our readers and really appreciate every blog view, follow or comment!

H & E x

Super style Saturday: our friends rock the trends

Today we wanted to bring you a selection of styles from some lovely ladies! Hopefully if you're wondering what to wear this weekend, how to rock the styles or what to match with what, these pictures will give you a little bit of inspiration!

ALICE:

Alice is a regular customer at Emma's shop and we think she looks amazing with her casual rock inspired look! While she was at the shop she picked up this cool hat which finishes off her outfit a treat!

T-shirt - Primark men's / cross necklace - H&M / pendant necklace - vintage / jacket - vintage / jeans - H&M / Vans - Office / bag - Primark but Alice added the studs on herself!

KATIE:
This is our lovely friend Katie wearing an effortless laidback look which includes her very own K top made by Emma.

Cardi - Forever 21 / hat - Forever 21 / jeans - Topshop / docs - Bank

LEANNE:
Leanne helps out at the shop so we snapped here today in her really cute outfit!

Jumper - vintage / shirt - H&M / bag - vintage / necklace - present / jeans - H&M / shoes - Topshop

SHANICE AND JADE:
Jade and her friend Shanice popped in to the shop earlier, how cool do they look?

Shanice: shoes - Converse / army trousers. Jade: bag - internet / jacket - Primark / scarf - River Island

H & E x