My Sales WIN

So yes, we do have the navy DP satin shoes which I am ridiculously pleased about.  

But I have another definite gem to report back on. 

The fact I've bought two things in the sale is a freaking miracle (and I have wracked my brains to see if there is anything I've forgotten but nope, I think this is genuinely it.  All faint at once). 

And I am so ridiculously pleased with the second bargain.  Big win on the Sales Rules - it works perfectly with my entire wardrobe and it was on my wishlist (I actually bought it twice) plus I wanted to use it straight away (always a really really good sign) 

However... I may have failed (oh hell this is abysmal) on my Resolution.  

So my item in question is a new bag.  A new black bag at that....  And I clearly have one, my Alexander Wang Diego, that I can use every day.  But that's the whole point - I do use it nearly every day.  I also use it all Summer as well.... soooooooo I can sort of justify another one.  Especially when I managed to snag it for £40.  The most gorgeous soft leather (yes, proper leather), ideal for every occasion and the perfect NY bag. 

And do you know what?   It is the most amazing every day pick me up.  I actually don't care how shallow or mindless that sounds, to me it really does give me instant gratification using it.  For some people that may be chocolate, you can keep your chocolate (I'm a random, I can totally leave it) for me, it's my new bargain bag. 

Although call off the dogs.... Khaki.  Oh this is a whole new area of love I need to explore.... How fab would this be?  With tans, winter (or summer) whites, navy, black, grey - gorgeous. 

Leather Holdall £65 in khaki

I love these from Oasis - leather, under £40, bright yellow to add sunshine to any grey January day.  And whilst we're talking grey, this is the ideal bag for those who have a very neutral wardrobe palette, so shades of grey, navy and black.

Oasis Leather unlined shopper bag in yellow £38

Actually I'm not sure if I could choose between the yellow or the tan. 

And I managed to track down a navy suede bag - new season at Mango. £59.99.  Stunning.  

I know I do look at bags often (merely as I am totally obsessed even though I actually don't own that many, as you may have noticed) but hopefully there are some here that you won't have seen before.  I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a mini wishlist.  My children seem to be doing more and more after school - actually that's not entirely true, I've just got better at lumping all their activities together so I am twice a week sat for a couple of hours in the same place.  Some of the larger totes above are ideal for my laptop, their ipads and kindles and a whole tranche of snacks which I have to take.  Hmmmm decisions decisions.  

Anyone see any they fancy?  Or do you have your eye on something else I must see?!

And here I am today with the new love of my life - something I never thought I'd say about a bargain bag! 

White ribbed tee - H&M

Leopard pic grey sweatshirt - Jaeger

Grey Lola joggers - Whistles

Black jersey biker jacket - Whistles

Grey cashmere scarf - Hush

Grey crocheted hat - Primark

Gunmetal Virgin Hi tops - Ash

So I've spent the afternoon at a Stacking Cups competition which my two eldest were competing in.  Back home now, kids fed and we're all watching Masterchef Australia.  I'm expecting them to be able to cook my dinner by the weekend.....

Before I do go though, I have decided to do a running tally of what I buy this year.  If anything is going to put me off buying something unless I LOVE it, it will be seeing it down in black and white.  This will be coming with me every time I buy something, I totally recommend you do your own.  Feel free to add them to the comments so they are in print and you can't deny anything you buy.  Our very own shopping diaries!

Jan 

Navy pointed satin shoe boots - Dorothy Perkins £10
Black leather handbag - Zara - £39.99

I'm vaguely impressed with myself for the middle of Jan... long may it continue (fat chance, let's be frank....)