Sales Loot

I've been pretty restrained during the current winter sale. After spending the last few years maintaining some semblance of order in my wardrobe, I refuse to succumb to clutter. Unless it's on my list and ticks all the right boxes, I'm not going to shell out any money. I've come to the realization that it's easy to buy but a pain in the rear end to discard unwanted items. It pained me to see how much money I'd doled out for things that didn't fit, unflattering and purchased because they were heavily discounted. I doubt I'd put on/lose enough weight within days nor would my diminutive feet miraculously grow an extra inch or two.

I've been on a hunt for white t-shirts for quite sometime now. I found these T by Alexander Wang hanging on the rack at Harvey Nichols. The normal retail price for this particular t-shirt is an eye-watering £70. Good grief. Even at £35, my hands trembled when I handed over my hard earned cash. I've yet to find slouchy and long tees that have longer sleeves (I like to cover my bat wing arms) and a more flattering scooped neckline. The off white long sleeved tee from COS was a mere £8.50, certainly more palatable in comparison to the likes of Splendid, Vince, Isabel Marant or Alexander Wang. I take the opportunity to stock up on basics during the sale, particularly my favorite breton sweaters from Petit Bateau.

How can I resist these beautiful handmade notelets and envelopes from Smythson. The matching gold tissue inside the envelopes are painstakingly glued by hand at their factory in Wiltshire. I now have developed a full blown appreciation for these beautiful stationery.

These are inexpensive but inexplicably English products. I'm addicted to Fortnum & Mason fudge but these ones from Farrah's will suffice for now until I get a chance to go to their store. I wouldn't attempt to order online from F & M after the recent muck-up of a job they made with my order. Cath Kidston merchandise are largely made in China but what the heck, they're overly kitschy that they're almost adorable. I wouldn't pay £5 for a 5 meter roll but £2.50 is a bargain. Lil L has a social calendar that rival that of most socialites featured in the fashion magazines. I've come to dread the words birthday party so an extra roll of wrapping paper always come in handy.