Primark Bargain

So everyone knows that for the past few years there has been one can only be described as 'Primark Fever' in the UK (remember the near riots when they opened on Oxford Street?).

Well, when they opened here about 4 years ago I, like everyone else I'm sure, couldn't stay away. And I, like everyone else I'm sure, bought a bunch of cheap tat that got worn once and once only.

I only have one think left from various Primark hauls which is THAT gold sequin bolero that was a bit of craze when Primark stores started popping up everywhere. I have to say I wore and wore and wore it and it's still standing with very minimal sequin shedding and once of rescued it from my old room at my Mum's it will be re-instated back in my wardrobe.

But now that I'm a little older and wiser I don't visit Primark that often. Occasionally I'll pop across to have a look at the shoes (did buy a really cool pair of black vinyl studded flat sandals a little while ago that I call my 'Armoured Turtle' shoes) but a couple of weeks ago I spotted an amazing necklace in Grazia magazine so went on a journey to the store that took up pretty much all of my lunch break coz of how far I have to walk to get there. Totally worth it though.
You've probably seen this necklace on many blogs and sites before this one but I'm guessing with all the press coverage it's pretty much sold out everywhere so I kinda just wanted to go 'Yay, I got it!'. Childish yes, but I'm not ashamed (OK, maybe a little).

So why is this necklace so fabulous. Well firstly the price, just £4. Standard by Primark but compare to other high street stores and you'd easily be paying anywhere from £12-£30 for something similar. Also its huge. Often with bib necklaces they're a little paltry in the size stakes which to me kinda defeats the object...they're meant to be a statement piece. Worn with a plain tee this piece of neck armour creates the illusion that your wearing an embellished top and dresses up a t-shirt and jeans combo when your having a lazy day. Obviously for such a low price it could easily fall apart (this is something I'd like to keep for as long as possible coz it does create quite a timeless, non-seasonal look) but it does appear to be made quiet sturdily (the beads and gems are sewn onto a thick piece of felt then backed with another piece of felt). If a few do fall off however I reckon I'll be quiet happy to sew them back on to extend its life.