Oops! I did it again...

I've been away for a while, prancing around Asia, free as a Helium-filled baloon  - enjoying it while it's up there, but inevitably going to fall back down to earth. What can you do?

Anyhow, I'm back! And I'm here to share with you my recent findings... Everything I've been seeing in shops recently all screams JASMIN. I'm in fashion! Whoop-de-doo.

Don't even get me started on how my own practically copyrighted print, dogtooth, somehow managed to make its way into pretty much every clothes shop in existence whilst I was away. TESCO included. Shameful.

So here's a quickie on what clothing I've been the-opposite-of loathing recently! 

KEY QUIRKS:

# Wet look
# Tartan
# Crucifix
# Wine

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TOPSHOP Block check denim leggings. Wear with a long top or to create a statement under a dress. These beauties will add some sass to otherwise dull looking clothes. Nice and warm too! £22

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TOPSHOP Dual cross sweat. Beautiful crucifix and shoulder cut-out detail. Wear with a lace top/dress underneath - yum. £35

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DOROTHY PERKINS Burgundy lace VT dress. Gorgeous sophisticated cut, colour and fabrics. Gorgeous price too (think I'll be getting it next week!) £24.99

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OASIS Harper flippy skirt. Tailored to your figure from the waist to the bottom of your bum, before subtly releasing its grasp. A very flattering fit indeed. £40

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TOPSHOP 3/4 sleeve lace insert dress. Sheer top to show off your beautiful collar bone and shoulders, sucks in the waist, then flows gently over your hips. I haven't seen a dress this beautiful in a ridiculously long time. Of course, the beauty is reflected in the price. £65

Which garment is your favourite?

OOPS! Impulse buys...

It's been another one of those days where suddenly my card details make their way on screen and a few minutes later I realise that I've just spent money I don't technically have...


But I remember my reasoning now. See, too many times have things been delivered which then look crap on me. So I end up never getting anything, as they go straight back to the shop. So the idea was that I order loads and then send most back.

Here are the picks, all available from Boohoo.com, along with the reasons why I chose them:

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•  Love the shorter at the front, longer at the back thing. Definitely perfect for some days in the park, when sitting down in certain dresses can lead to unlawful exposure of self.

• Wrap dress - great for the hourglass figure as it draws attention to the waist area.

• Monochrome means that I could either wear it with or without black tights depending on the weather!

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• For some reason I like the murky brown colour.

• Looking like a bug = good.

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• Scarf print is big at the moment and I'm not too keen on a lot of it. That's until I saw this! The red, yellow and white mix of colours is very nice and not too in-your-face.

• Again, nice rouching at the waist, to prevent looking like a sack of potatoes.

• Could either be dressed up or down with either leggings, a bodycon skirt or shorts.

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• I'm in love with polka dots.

• The blue and white is an ultra cute combination. Not the usual 'me' look, but I really fell in love with the overall dress.

• Love the wrap detailing - I think that's really flattering for figures like mine (hourglass). This dress would probably be particularly flattering for pear shapes due to its puffed sleeves. However, I'm in love with puffed sleeves anyway, even if they do make my shoulders look wider than they already are!

£25

• Those who know me are probably thinking 'Aah! Classic Jasmin!' YEP! That's right, another cute 50's style dress... What's not to love?

• Monochrome: tick! Draws attention to the waist: tick! Cute: tick!

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• When I first saw this, I have to say I was a little confused - as you probably are now! However, I think this dress could be either a hit or miss situation...

• I envisage wearing it with a thin black waist belt, fat gold studs and my hair up in a bun or ponytail. We shall see, we shall see!

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• Eek! How cute are these? I'm so in love! Here's why...

• Personally, I'm all about the accessories. The colour of red is so gorgeous, and the velvet texture makes a nice change - all in all definitely making the shoes a statement piece. 

• I'm a fan of the chunky shoe look, personally I think I would look odd dilly-dallying around in slender kitten heels - so these are perfect! Plus they're platforms, which means for shorties like me, they're our best friend :)

Which item is your favourite?

Juicy swimsuits

Oh my! Never before have I seen such deliciously scrumptious swimsuits in my life. With 50s inspired prints and cuts, they are to DIE for. 

Juicy Couture have done well. So nice on the eye... yet so nasty on the wallet. Oh well! They're worth daydreaming over.

Now the above, my friends, is my all time favourite swimsuit, of... wait for it... ALL time! This is so incredibly Marilyn Monroe. 

It embodies all the characteristics that - I believe - are what women are/should be all about. Feminine, playful and down right sexy! You don't get a much more flattering swimsuit colour for olive skin either. £172 - Asos

So... that's what I thought until I found this mofo. Ooh lala! Love the cut. Love the rouch. Love the belt. Love the cherries. 

It really is a tough call between this one and the one above it. If I had the funds, I would have both - but perfection doesn't come cheap I'm afraid! £200 - Asos 

Sometimes I find skirt detailing on swimsuits can be a little childish. However, with the lovely rouch all over the suit, this is good enough to wear out (if you're a little out there, that is). 

This is more of a cut for smaller breasts, however. Those who are well equipped in that department may find a 'bulging over the top' situation occurring - oops! £182 - Asos