Monday, 22 September 2014

What I bought this weekend

The family headed to our local town this Saturday for coffee and afterwards I went to Mint Velvet to spend the rest of my birthday gift card given to me by my girlfriends.

I bought this bad boy



I also bought another pair of their leggings because at £15 they are brilliant value for money and they are amazing! I'll hopefully get to wear one day this week.

I then went to TK Maxx and tried on some hats. I really want one for the drizzly days to protect my hair from the wet but I am not sure they suit. Husband said I'd never wear one so a waste of money. I quite fancy one but I suspect he's right!

I am actually KICKING myself hard that I didn't buy these furry animal print slipper shoes. My size, gorgeous style and only £39.99. What are the chances they're still there today if I nip back?


Or shall I order these tan brogues - at only £39.99 that's what I call a bargain.


Also, what do you think about these faux fur coats  (can be bought online)? They were SO SOFT and I liked them, they were only £24.99 but when I sent this pic to my friend and she replied saying she was unsure. I was already questioning me in a fur jacket and so her indecision made me put them back on the shelf.

Friday - coffee with friends and a lazy day doing nothing
Saturday - coffee with family and lazy day doing nothing
Sunday - lunch with family and lazy afternoon doing nothing
Monday - ready for work


Should I buy a hat? Should I go back for those furry shoes? Should I buy tan loafers? HELP ME!

Fiona
xoxo
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29 comments :

  1. fashionmommy22 September 2014 at 06:43

    You need the hat - every single one looks fabulous on you. Not sure about the fur coats, but think that is just because the weather is so nice at the mo...come the snow and I'll be hitting the furry leopard print for sure!

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    1. Avenue 5722 September 2014 at 06:50

      I knew I shouldn't have listened to him! I have a fab bobble hat but that I adore that I bought from Topshop last week but sometimes a bobble hat looks stupid with a more formal outfit!!

      It was so cold this morning - 8 degrees!

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  2. My Midlife Fashion22 September 2014 at 06:51

    Love the third hat, they're perfect for keeping dry come the wet weather & not having to battle with an umbrella!
    Jane xx
    My Midlife Fashion

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    1. Avenue 5722 September 2014 at 06:52

      Third one was my favourite - it was by one of my favourite brands I buy in TK Maxx - BCB Generation

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  3. I won't wear sludge brown22 September 2014 at 07:14

    Yes third one for me too. I tried a couple on in Next earlier but they're so deep that they make me look all head! They were an absolute bargain at £20. The bag is delicious x

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    1. Avenue 5722 September 2014 at 08:27

      £20 is a bargain - I think these were no more than that. Do you look at someone in a hat and think knob though? I think that is what people will say to me if I where one!

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  4. Style At Every Age22 September 2014 at 08:25

    Never ask friends what they think, it only takes one negative and you are put off, whereas I think you look fab in those jackets! Deffo get the hat, it suits you and the leopards and the Brogues quick before you have to spend all your money on Christmas! x

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    1. Avenue 5722 September 2014 at 08:26

      Well, it is my birthday and some money may have just popped into my bank account courtesy of my Mum and Dad! Even at 41 I'm not deemed too old for a cash lump sum! I shall aim to get there tomorrow (Tuesday) to see if I can buy!

      I'm going to leave the fur for now as I have an old rello that might have some

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  5. Unknown22 September 2014 at 08:49

    It's the third for me too!
    Sue x
    Bestfriendstyle

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  6. Anonymous22 September 2014 at 09:18

    Agree on the 3rd. If you're after brogues, I'd recommend Clarks - and 20% off until Sunday with BTS14.

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    1. Avenue 5722 September 2014 at 09:20

      ooooh nice one BUT .. I like the different shades of tan here as opposed to the brown Clarks ones, unless I have the Clarks one wrong: http://www.clarks.co.uk/p/20350674

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  7. CuratingMi22 September 2014 at 10:42

    Definitely go for the the third!! Can't believe it....I actually also went into T K Maxx in search of hats today but they didn't have a very good selection in mine!! There was lots of & Other Stories stuff in the branch I visited so I may have made a small cheeky sweater purchase ;0) xx

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    1. Avenue 5722 September 2014 at 10:59

      I bypassed knitwear but perhaps I should go back and look if they are stocking &Other Stories stuff?
      I am going back FOR SURE tomorrow!

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  8. Unknown22 September 2014 at 11:54

    Yes get a hat! You look great in one - I prefer the first and third x

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    1. Avenue 5722 September 2014 at 12:58

      I'll go back tomorrow and see if 3rd is still waiting for me!

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  9. Unknown22 September 2014 at 12:07

    Yes to 3rd hat - so suits you! No to fur and shoes

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    1. Avenue 5722 September 2014 at 12:59

      ooh controversial on the shoes Jane .. I shall go, try, photograph and 'see'!

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  10. Unknown22 September 2014 at 12:35

    Sounds like the jury is out on hat no3 Love the animal print slippers too, well, and the brogues?.....Girl go for broke, you know it makes sense!! Xx

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    1. Avenue 5722 September 2014 at 13:00

      It's my birthday on Saturday, it would be rude not to 'go for it'. I'll attempt to go tomorrow after work and if they are all there (still) for me to buy then bob's your uncle, fanny's your aunt and those items are MINE

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  11. The Flaky Fashionista22 September 2014 at 12:42

    Go back, go back, go back ... run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    1. Avenue 5722 September 2014 at 13:00

      Just got to wait for them to be open! Then work and THEN, I shall be there!

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  12. PoppysStyle23 September 2014 at 03:50

    LOVE the hats - and get the shoes - I have the Sam Edelmans that are very similar and I love them. I also love the lazy doing nothing weekends - very similar to our own!

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    1. Avenue 5723 September 2014 at 03:55

      I will update you tomorrow with what I bought. If they are still there then they were meant to be mine!

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  13. Dorset Fashionista23 September 2014 at 05:56

    You look SO good in hats - I think it's your new hair as well, but even so, they really suit you. Love your Mint Velvet purchase too.
    Abbi x

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  14. Avril x23 September 2014 at 12:49

    Buy the lot! Except the brogues...I'm not loving them as much. Adore the wallet - is there tons of space inside? Please share! x

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  15. Dorothy Camper23 September 2014 at 13:29

    Love the hat and the slipper shoes, Fiona... Hope they're still there for you! Lynne x

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  16. Porcelina24 September 2014 at 04:33

    That last hat is the one - looks fabulous on you and I guarantee once you start wearing a hat in Autumn and Winter you'll feel naked without one! I've got my tweed flat cap on today.

    P x

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  17. Unknown25 September 2014 at 12:46

    The 3rd hat was made for you! I hope the shoes are still there as they are so fab! I think even when in doubt buy whatever it is & then take it home have a play & you can always take it back if its not right! Lovely purse too! so glad the spending ban is over.....I bet you are too!! Ax

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