I don't know what's wrong with me and shopping. I've tried sensible. I've tried 'buy everything'. Neither works for me.
The approach I am using at the moment is 'see, try on, replace, wait 24 hours and then buy'. Or rather 'see, try on, replace, wait 24 hours and mad scramble with much iffy driving and cursing of learners and red lights - to make the shop after work with about 10 seconds to spare before it closes.
What for? The soundest of reason: to buy a dress I didn't know I needed of course.
That is, I didn't know I needed it until it occured to me that the orange colour would be just right with my pumpkin Bayswater bag (very old factory shop bargain) which I don't wear as much as I should. And it looked quite nice on.
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| Monsoon Rowena Rose 'wrap' dress (mock wrap) - £28 in sale |
I am puzzled on reflection as to why it is only reduced to £28 (from £55) when the sign said 70% off - even with my dubious mathematical skills that doesn't quite add up - but such was my dizzy excitement at having beat the clock I didn't register this until later.
Other random purchases have been made this month - to follow in tomorrow's post. A White Company sweater and a jacket I didn't want but 6 year old begged me to keep. Bet you all can't wait!
Lovely to hear from you again and I can say hand on heart - I've done the same myself trying to bag a bargain. Or rung every store in the country to lay claim on a pair of shoes which I've only clapped eyes on in a magazine 2 minutes ago. But eagerly awaiting next instalment!
ReplyDeleteHa- I'm not alone in my new strategy then! Hope you're well Sue, next instalment already late but will follow- am determined not to give up on the blog! x
DeleteA Mulberry dress so cheap? Tell me more! xx
ReplyDeleteOh no- sorry Sharron, that was a typo I'm afraid, is actually the more prosaic Monsoon! I had Mulberry on the brain thinking it would match my orange Bayswater...xx
DeleteThat is a good shopping tool to have, I always seem to buy the things that I just cant get out of my head..... look forward to see your other buys. x
ReplyDeleteThat dress looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what else you bought
Very pretty dress. I want one and im not normally into flowery dresses.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! Nice choice - I was actually in Monsoon today myself and was tempted by a dress. Hope you're keeping well lovely lady - missing your posts but I know you're busy xx
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