Zara love affair

I love a Zara delivery. I was so enthusiastic I tore into it. So no nice pictures of how beautifully packed it is. Lots of tissue and labels. Beautifully folded or boxed.

So what was inside?
Well some clothes for little grandpug and boots for me.

Theres a reason I picked these boots out. Will share it another time if this phone post works.

Blinging it on

Christmas is a time for a bt of bling. I must confess even I found myself injecting a bit of bling into my wardrobe.

I bought the jumper in Primark Oxford Street with the idea of wearing it on Christmas Day but it was too warm to cook in and i brought it out later in the holidays.

Jumper Primark
Leggings M and S Limited (old)
Shoes Zara

And  2 statement necklaces

The  firsr Primark Limited again bought in Oxford Street

And the second Primark locally.

The first Lost a 'diamond' but I braved customer services and got a replacement - this time I sealed it with clear polish.

Bags ???

As an Addendum to the London trip I feel I just have to mention the bags. Bags for shopping that is.

For some time now in Northern Ireland,  bags when you shop , if you have not brought your own cost 5p each.

We were totally not expecting bags in London you get bags when shopping. It was sheer pleasure a new item in a new bag either a paper one or a plastic one. It put a zing back into shopping. So much nicer than putting your purchase in a used bag or even worse your handbag if you have no bags and grudge the 5 p.

What do you think about the bag issue?

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.