Retail Therapy #2

A couple of weeks ago I was browsing the net, perusing the usual sites when I came across some unbelieveable sale bargains at H&M Online. The total of the below haul came to just £60, including postage.

The parcel arrived on Saturday and after the initial shock that the courier had left it at the dodgy local pub in my absence, who'd 'safely' stored it next to the fruit machine in the bar (!!) I excitedly opened each of the packages, and I wasn't disappointed.

1. Sheer Floral Patterned Dress ~ £7.99

I love this dress although I didn't realise at the time of purchase that it was sheer fabric and I would have to wear something underneath it. That was no problem though, the only small issue I have is that it's too tight around my bust to wear buttoned up to the top.

2. Mushroom Brown Flared Skirt ~ £5.99

This skirt is what started the whole 'splurge' really, I saw this for £5.99 and had to have it. I don't like paying postage costs for just one item so I carried on browsing and came across the rest of these treasures. I'm not overly keen on the smocked waist, but a nice wide belt can easily fix that.

3. Black Lace-Up Heeled boots ~ £14.99

These boots are gorgeous and not nearly as high as they look in the pictures, I'm pretty sure these are going to get worn to death as the go with everything.

4. Chelsea Tan Boots ~ £11.24 (with 25% new customer discount)

I've been looking for a pair of Chelsea boots for ever and I cannot believe I found the perfect pair for little over £10. I was so desperate to have them that I ordered them in a size smaller as they didn't have my size left. Needless to say I was very happy when I tried them on and they fit.

5. Khaki Parker Jacket ~ £14.99

Whilst I do love this parker and had high hopes for it, I think I'm going to have to return it. It's slightly too big as the smallest size they had left was a 12 and it's not as thick as I thought it would be. I'd planned to wear it with floral dresses and thick black tights for a country casual look, but it just swamps me. So I guess I'm still on the lookout for the perfect parker.

My arms are well and truly aching today after hitting the shops after work to get a few last minute presents and possibly a few early sales treats for myself. I can't wait to show you all my goodies, but you'll have to wait until my next outfit post as I'm going to get on with wrapping my presents now.

Only 3 days till Christmas now, are you as excited as I am?

xxx

OOTD: Yet More Polka Dots

With only seven days till Christmas I've actually surprised myself by having completed most of my present shopping, written and posted all my cards and decorated the house.

This is very unlike me as I usually leave all my shopping until December pay day, usually around 22nd December, which doesn't leave much time to find the perfect present and usually ends with me having a huge panic attack and having to wrap all my presents whilst slightly drunk around 11pm on Christmas Eve.

So this year I'm feeling pretty relaxed about the whole thing, I may even be able to spend Christmas Eve relaxing at home, with a glass of baileys and some classic Christmas tunes, rather than fighting my way around the shops with the hundreds of other last minute shoppers.

These pictures were actually taken months ago, and I've finally got round to posting them. I really love this dress because I'm sure you've already noticed I have a bit of a thing for polka dots. This cute little tea dress was only £14.99 from H&M and I think it looks great as a casual daytime dress or maybe with a few accessories and some heels an evening outfit.

I hope you're all looking forward to Christmas as much as me. Have you bought all your presents yet?

~ Outfit details ~

Polka Dot Tea dress - H&M - 14.99

Leather Waist Belt - Vintage eBay - £2.99

Lace-up Boots - H&M - £29.99

Customised Aviator Jacket - Primark - £16

Total Outfit Cost - £63.97

xxx

Amsterdam

Hello Bloggers!

I haven't forgotten about you, and I have lots of exciting posts on there way, but in the meantime, as promised, here's a few photo's from my trip to Amsterdam last month.

On the first night, enjoying the rain (L-R: Andrew, Dan, Gilby, Stacey, Graham, Stephen and Me).

We visited the 'Ice Bar' on the first night, unfortunately you're not allowed to take pictures inside, so this is at the entrance, even the glasses were made of ice!

The same evening, we took in the sights of central Amsterdam and wondered around the red light district (again no pictures allowed).

 

The next day we had a look around one of the Sex Museum's and took on a scenic boat trip.

All in all Amsterdam is without a doubt the most beautiful city I have ever been to and I would love to go back again and explore the more cultural side of Amsterdam as this trip was definitely was more of a boozy birthday weekend.

I'm really sorry I haven't been able to keep up with all your blogs, but I'm hoping to catch up on all my favourites over the next week.

Once again, thanks so much to all my loyal readers. Normal 'service will resume shortly, I promise.

xxx