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[A_J_R]

I was feeling pretty depressed, so I went shopping (again). This time at Shein. I needed a black belt for my new dress (the red one I posted), and ended up buying 4 belts, a wrap skirt and a black top I thought I could wear to work. It only came to about $30. The skirt was only $8, so I figured if it looked horrible, I didn't waste a ton of money on it! The three belts I bought that I didn't really need were just for fun. It was all so cheap and kind of took my mind off of everything. But now I'm trying to stop the shopping. I think it's becoming kind of addictive.

 

[BlueGreen]

I had to drive to the city today and I was feeling pretty low too but it was just the tonic. I had my eye on this white denim jacket online for a couple of months and I got to try it on and loved it! I knew it would suit me as I'm quite short and I'm supposed to wear short things but I just hate not covering my bum! But I liked t so much and I know I'm going to wear it to death. It's light and has a slight stretch so it's not stiff. As I was queuing at the checkout I spotted a navy and white scarf and I love that too. It's nicer on than it looks in the photo - it's not huge so it's got the right proportions on me and those tassels look cool rather than mumsy. I'm really chuffed - haven't been able to spend very much this year but things are picking up plus I've been wearing the same jacket for ever and this is a different shape for me. I got a gorgeous pair of dark denim skinny jeans too. I threw in the towel and got a larger size as mine are getting too tight and the pounds are not coming off, but they look quite slimming so I'm really happy today! The red scarf shows the shape of it. The colour is nicer in the photo but I thought the navy looked nicer irl.

 

[BlueGreen]

I was feeling pretty depressed, so I went shopping (again). This time at Shein. I needed a black belt for my new dress (the red one I posted), and ended up buying 4 belts, a wrap skirt and a black top I thought I could wear to work. It only came to about $30. The skirt was only $8, so I figured if it looked horrible, I didn't waste a ton of money on it! The three belts I bought that I didn't really need were just for fun. It was all so cheap and kind of took my mind off of everything. But now I'm trying to stop the shopping. I think it's becoming kind of addictive. View attachment 45201

These are lovely @A_J_R - I like the wrap skirt and the red belt especially. I'm always amazed at prices in the US, they always seem so cheap compared to European prices!

 

[Sunspots]

I had my eye on this white denim jacket

I bought a denim jacket today too!
I only popped into town to buy the jacket but somehow lots of other things seem to have come home with me.







Plus a couple of pairs of cropped linen trousers, a couple of plain short sleeved linen tops and some new underwear.

 

[BlueGreen]

I bought a denim jacket today too!
I only popped into town to buy the jacket but somehow lots of other things seem to have come home with me.

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Plus a couple of pairs of cropped linen trousers, a couple of plain short sleeved linen tops and some new underwear.

That's so funny! That tee is something I would buy too! I haven't worn a dress in years but I'm looking now because they go lovely with denim jackets. Where did you get yours? Is that the photo of it? I'm tempted to get a dark navy now to go with my white jeans It's hard to stop at just one thing!!

 

[Sunspots]

Where did you get yours?

I got mine from Monsoon. It's a stretch one too and shaped in slightly at the waist so looks quite slimming thankfully 😂
The dress and top are both White Stuff.

I just hope the weather warms up enough to wear them!

 

[BlueGreen]

I got mine from Monsoon. It's a stretch one too and shaped in slightly at the waist so looks quite slimming thankfully 😂
The dress and top are both White Stuff.

I just hope the weather warms up enough to wear them!

Oh, I guess Monsoon are online now? It looks really nice. Yeah, I hear you about the weather, it's been terrible here. Hoping we actually get a summer because this rain is just going on and on. I don't know White Stuff, I'm going to have a look!

 

[A_J_R]

These are lovely @A_J_R - I like the wrap skirt and the red belt especially. I'm always amazed at prices in the US, they always seem so cheap compared to European prices!

I'll be honest, some of it is quite cheaply made. The skirt is cute, but they really tried to use the least amount of fabric as possible! haha But the belts weren't bad. The cheapest one was about $1.50. So, it wasn't a bad purchase at all. The did send the wrong size top though. :P

 

[A_J_R]

I got these in the mail today. I never buy shoes online, but had been looking at these for a long time. They were too expensive and normally sold out. Then this site (ModCloth) had a 50% off of 50% off sale, and the whole thing came to a little over $30. They fit! They're a little tight in the toes, but they're new and not uncomfortable. I need to break them in.
I'm glad I picked them up.

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

I was feeling pretty depressed, so I went shopping (again). This time at Shein. I needed a black belt for my new dress (the red one I posted), and ended up buying 4 belts, a wrap skirt and a black top I thought I could wear to work. It only came to about $30. The skirt was only $8, so I figured if it looked horrible, I didn't waste a ton of money on it! The three belts I bought that I didn't really need were just for fun. It was all so cheap and kind of took my mind off of everything. But now I'm trying to stop the shopping. I think it's becoming kind of addictive. View attachment 45201

Nice. Have you received them yet?

 

[A_J_R]

That jacket is so cute @BlueGreen! I'm in love with it!

 

[A_J_R]

Nice. Have you received them yet?

I did. Earlier this week. I made a comment above about how cheaply made some of their stuff is, but it all came out fine. The belts weren't so bad at all. The black one is especially nice. They sent the wrong size shirt though!

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

I had to drive to the city today and I was feeling pretty low too but it was just the tonic. I had my eye on this white denim jacket online for a couple of months and I got to try it on and loved it! I knew it would suit me as I'm quite short and I'm supposed to wear short things but I just hate not covering my bum! But I liked t so much and I know I'm going to wear it to death. It's light and has a slight stretch so it's not stiff. As I was queuing at the checkout I spotted a navy and white scarf and I love that too. It's nicer on than it looks in the photo - it's not huge so it's got the right proportions on me and those tassels look cool rather than mumsy. I'm really chuffed - haven't been able to spend very much this year but things are picking up plus I've been wearing the same jacket for ever and this is a different shape for me. I got a gorgeous pair of dark denim skinny jeans too. I threw in the towel and got a larger size as mine are getting too tight and the pounds are not coming off, but they look quite slimming so I'm really happy today! The red scarf shows the shape of it. The colour is nicer in the photo but I thought the navy looked nicer irl.
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gorgeous. Love that navy scarf especially.
Where I live it seems like we need jackets for 2-3 weeks in fall and summer. The rest of the time either coats or nothing at all.

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

I did. Earlier this week. I made a comment above about how cheaply made some of their stuff is, but it all came out fine. The belts weren't so bad at all. The black one is especially nice. They sent the wrong size shirt though!

Yeah I've had pretty good luck with them. This last order I did return 4 things but got the refund no problem.

 

[BlueGreen]

That jacket is so cute @BlueGreen! I'm in love with it!

Yeah, me too! It's cheered me up no end because I have so much trouble finding things I like, things I'm comfortable in or things that fit!

 

[BlueGreen]

gorgeous. Love that navy scarf especially.
Where I live it seems like we need jackets for 2-3 weeks in fall and summer. The rest of the time either coats or nothing at all.

I'm really chuffed with the scarf because they normally overwhelm me and this on is really neat, it doesn't swamp me and it folds in a couple of ways that looks really good. I might get a cream and maybe the red if they go on sale.

Yes, it's the same here with the weather. Yesterday I was back in my padded winter coat! It's usually the rain and mist here even when it's mild.

 

[BlueGreen]

I got these in the mail today. I never buy shoes online, but had been looking at these for a long time. They were too expensive and normally sold out. Then this site (ModCloth) had a 50% off of 50% off sale, and the whole thing came to a little over $30. They fit! They're a little tight in the toes, but they're new and not uncomfortable. I need to break them in.
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Gorgeous, I love the colour!

 

[BlueGreen]

I got mine from Monsoon. It's a stretch one too and shaped in slightly at the waist so looks quite slimming thankfully 😂
The dress and top are both White Stuff.

I just hope the weather warms up enough to wear them!

I looked online and I saw they sell Monsoon in Next. I don't often go there but I'll have a look next time I'm in town. Did you find the sizing was ok - not too small or large?

 

[Sunspots]

I looked online and I saw they sell Monsoon in Next. I don't often go there but I'll have a look next time I'm in town. Did you find the sizing was ok - not too small or large?

I think the sizing is probably just about spot on. Similar sizing to Next or M&S.

 

[Astrid78]

So I saved up and just bought a very lovely vacuum, it can be used on both my carpet and hard floors, and I can switch by pushing a button, it also has a self cleaning brush roll which is freaking awesome. I've already used it and it exceeds all expectations, yes im probably a little too excited over this..