The Sales Manifest

Do. Not. Panic.  That's rule number one.  Or is that just me?  I manage to cling on to a sense of sensibility for about two seconds and then pure panic sets in.  There are bargains, I'm missing out - a total aura of moron takes over my body and I end up buying a massive load of tat just because it's cheap.  It can't only be me.....

So every year I set myself a set of Sales Rules.  Which I inevitably ignore as I'm me, but I shall yet again endeavour to stick to my manifest.  Vaguely tempted to have it tattooed on a child's forehead but that would involve me a) having to take them with me sales shopping which would result in meltdown on both sides and the chances of me coming home with a larger amount of unwanted junk than if I'd just done my usual smash and grab.  And b) probably social services. 

Therefore I shall stick with writing here in the hope that it does sink in.  

• Do. Not. Panic (yes I have now written this twice as it's easier said than done) 
• Is it something that I had already wanted earlier in the season? (the answer to this to result in a purchase needs to be a yes)
• Make a list of things you need/would like.  Is it on your list?
• Can you think of an occasion when you will wear it? (an actual one not a fictional one) 
• Does it go with things you already have in your wardrobe?
• Would you buy it if it was the same price in Zara?

Autograph Ponyskin Pointed toe wedge boots with insolia £29



These below are a perfect heel height to wear during the day - I had thought that a kitten heel might be the way forward (still channelling Queen Jenna) but unfortunately due to my height, on trying them it did just look like I'd collapsed the heel due to my large frame on such a tiny shoe.  Not a good look.  Much better for those of a more petite stature. 

Autograph Leather Asymmetric Court Shoes with Insolia £29



It's only a matter of time surely before we're all swanning around again with ankles out, skipping in the sunshine (ignoring the fact it nearly always snows after Christmas and not before), flat shoes for bombing around in every day are a great sales purchase. 

Autograph Ponyskin almond toe shoes £29 


*Dons French Beret* "Do these come in black?"  Why yes they do. 

Autograph Premium Ponyskin Lined Pointed Toe Court Shoes £55


High on my list of must haves for this Spring are going to be sneakers.  Hi tops, lo ones (I'm not entirely sure that's remotely the right term, I'm not exactly down with the kids as you can see...) I shall be embracing all things sporty (and I haven't even been drinking yet)  This is the plan.  Which will probably change. 

However these are such a bargain I am very very tempted. 

Black Suede & Stud Plimsolls from Mint Velvet now £45.00







Grey Suede & Metallic High Top Trainers now £45






Moving onto jackets.   There's a veritable hint of Spring around today as the sunshine streams through the window and so jackets and trenches are a great idea to hunt down.  

I do have a jacket shaped blog up my sleeve as I haven't done one in forever but as a sneak preview this one I've loved forever and it's now reduced.  Lush. 

Mathilde Print Jacket £69 from Monsoon



Ignoring the horrific pic here - Monsoon clearly hire the same web photographer as M&S - this jacket is gorgeous.  It looks criminally bad here but trust me, it's not. 

Emerline Print Quilted Jacket now only £44.50




I shall be back tomorrow with a more jacket focussed blog.  Promise. 

Today though, it's a Trench coat moment - these are two that I featured recently in my homage to the Parisians but these are now reduced and are a complete steal. 

John Lewis Belted Trench in navy  £49.50



And in black £49.50



This Barbour Classic Trench Coat is now at a great reduction £161 from £269 at ASOS




So armed with my Rules, off I go.  What will I come back with?  I am determined it shall be on the list as opposed to the Sales Roulette I normally indulge in. 

Any bargains out there that you've snaffled?  Are you an expert Sales Shopper?  Would love to hear about them (and be jealous and move into panic mode default setting)  

Here are my outfits from the last couple of days.  Starting with Christmas.  Was absolutely over the moon with my new Me+Em Dress.  Much more than I would perhaps spend but I love it and can see me getting a lot of wear out of it.  Next stop New Year.  And I've got it earmarked as my Birthday dress.