Happy Christmas

I thought I would never get here , to Christmas, I have been so busy doing nothing.

Since I last posted I have been to London. I honestly never thought I would visit there again. But there you go sometimes things happen unexpectedly. I hope these few pictures give you the flavour of it.

We stayed in Imperial Wharf and would recommend it , after we got used to changing tube at Earl's Court.

You can stay on the train from Imperial Wharf to Shepherd's Bush where we discovered Westfield shopping centre. It made Belfast seen so tiny and inadequate - sorry Belfast - but it was a fabulous shopping centre of amazing proportions. I think I would go back just to visit it again.

 

That pink coat

I was actually convinced THAT pink coat by Marks and Spencer didn't exist ( its ok, I don't believe men have been to the moon either)

Yes I had seen it in the ad.

But it never appeared in my local ( and very large) Marks and Spencer.

Daughter 2 thoughtfully texted last week to say it was online and I put it in my basket and then dithered - yet another coat was the last thing I needed , but would I regret it. I dithered so much I missed it.

Then a few evenings ago I was picking up my daughter and as M and S has conveniently started to stay open until 10  we went for a wander around.

And there it was - 2 of them. Well I slide over and touched it. I hate trying on in full public view in store - in case something doesn't fit. Then I took the plunge - oops first one was a size 22 on a 14 hanger. Hmmm! Then I tried on the other one - right size this time.

Satisfied I walked away - yes I walked away.
Why? Firstly its definitely not my colour - I thought it wasn't and it wasn't.
And it didn't make my heart sing - mostly because it wasn't my colour.

Would you have bought it anyway - just to have it?

Jeans and jeggings

I am sure at some time everyone has had a pair of jeans or jeggings. Last year I  discovered the latter by Marks and Spencer and I can't get out of then when the weather turns colder.
Last years are more comfortable than their counterparts this year for some reason - good old Marks , make something pretty perfect then change it for the worse.

Here's how I've worn them

 

Navy jeggings M and S

Sweater H and M - this season

Shoes TRF Zara - this season

Scarf H and M old 

 

added a coat by H and M - old

 

Black jeggings M and S

Nude top - H and M old

black ankle boots - New Look - last year

scarf Primark - summer 2013

 

 

Black jeggings M and S

Sweater - grey with silver thread - H and M - old

layering t shirt - M and S - old

Brogues - Zara summer sale 2013

 

Spanish buys

These were my purchases in Zara in Majorca. For some reason it is cheaper to buy there than in the UK.

This pictures makes this handbag look like nothing but it is lovely. It is a lovely soft tan leather in a rucksack style. I did take all the straps apart to investigate whether I could use it a different way and I am not sure whether I have it together right , unfortunately its not on the website to check how it should look :(

The tan scarf is soft and really cosy for colder weather. I love Zara scarves.  I thought both these items would go with navy or black  making them more versatile.

 

And a backward glance at holidays.

 

The Superdrug store in the airport had 6 items for £6 - great little buys for any time never mind holiday. I am not handy for a Superdrug store normally. Really enjoyed picking choosing these holiday size items.

 

 

These are the only ones I have something left in

but this is what I bought

 

Palmers Cocoa Butter - all used love the smell

Dove deodorant

Listerine Mouth wash - it was this I went in to buy as I had none with me.

Superdrug's own shower gel - fabulous tangy orange.

Eye make up remover pads ( 30 in this pack)

ANd eye make up remover lotion

 

I opted for two eye things as I am a make up wipe person but really should take off eye make up properly.

 

And finally

 

Make up

 

I try to buy Number 7 from Boots when it has a free gift offer and save the little sizes for holiday

 

I took these and a few other bits with me. I tried to travel light.

 

 

 

Number 7 Tinted moisturiser - enough for not being completely barefaced in the daytime.

Number 7 day cream

Number 7 exfoliator

Number 7 black mascara

 

( all from little free sets)

 

Plus the lovely Limited Collection from Marks and Spencer lip gloss.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back again

I have had a holiday, unlike some blogs I read I have not managed to show you what I packed or what I wore each day, I must be remarkably un organised!

This will give you a clue as to my whereabouts. Of course I shopped.

I will try to organise myself to show you what I bought. But not tonight!

 

A little leopard

I've been AWOL. Life gets busy.

The weather here has turned too quickly towards Autumn and I've started getting out a few winter things.

This leopard tunic I'm not sure about . It's from Next and now sold out - at least it's disappeared from the stores. I was attracted to the different colour for leopard.   The colour way is navy and tan.Here shown with Next leggings. Bare feet because  I have leopard Minx on my toes in readiness for a holiday in 10 days.. Disclaimer those are not my feet - they belong to some old lady.  I remember the first time I noticed my hands in the same way. I was  driving the car - and I looked down and there was an old lady driving the car. Now some old lady has attached her feet to my legs! I will leave this picture as small as I can - no one needs to see old lady feet!

 

Tunic - Next A/W 2013

leggings - Next  -old

 

I really should go on to talk about navy shoes but instead I'm going to talk about burgundy ones. I thought a pair would be nice to go with navy jeans.

 

My first desire was for these River Island ones. I thought they were fabulous value at £22.00.

But like some River Island shoes I have my toe hit the front making them uncomfortable and the next size too big. I was gutted. They also come in navy and black.

Next also have wine red ones in a suedette material and in a slipper shoe style. I haven't tried these ones on but I do have other Next slipper shoes which are really comfortable.  These ones are £24.00

 

 

I actually made a purchase in the end from the Zara TRF range  and put them on for a whole day the day after they arrived and I have to say they were so comfortable.

Too shiny for some but for me just that little bit different from either of the above. And a snip at £19.99

Available online - when I was in Zara the other day there was no sign of them.

 

 

 



A best buy

This has been my best buy of the summer - well not strictly a buy as I used my Boots points for it - it did eat into them. This little item costs £23.50 in real money but yes it is worth it.

It's Benefit Brow Zings. I bought the colour medium . I love it . now I won't leave hoe without it.



It comes in a little compact with two brushes and a mini pair of tweezers. One brush is for the colour and one for the wax. Personally I use another brush once I have applied the wax to neaten it off.



This is me before and after- not great pictures but it's hard taking a photo of your own eyes!