My first purchase

Yes I have made a few purchases (GASP) not a many items too left field of my priority list below but some items that I am a little embarassed to admit to.


Maternity Pantyhose - Although not on the wish list below, I have actually missed the skin tone pantyhose not being available from my wardrobe.  Having said that since buying these three weeks ago I have only worn them once.  Still a good item to have.

Bought from a charity store, still in their packets. 
Bought for a bargain £2 for TWO PAIR.  Originally £6 each from
Mama Jo Jo.  Love a bargain.

The outing to Bicester Village!!!




Bicester Village is similar to Woodbury Common in New York. Full of Designer stores selling off previous season's stock at discount prices.


I was determined to shop at Bicester for items ONLY from my wish list: a winter coat, winter boots, summer sandals, trainers and a white tee. I did not find these items BUT (oh my) I found some other lovely treasures. I could not help it and I don't even want to admit it here. I have to fess up and tell.


I was in Temperly London and the above beauties were heavily reduced

The Messanger

Dress size 12

Dress size 10

Hear me out whilst I try to reason...


The thing is, historically if I have found a stand out item that I love and it is at a good price then I have had no hesitation in buying it and keeping it for when I need it. This way I have always had something to wear and I never shop for an outfit on impulse or desperation.


Having spent the past year not buying a thing I really do think that I have missed out on some awesome bargains and I have missed out on buying the stand out items in my travels that I just love to find. And London my friends is certainly a place for one off vintage and designer finds. So how could I possibly resist buying these items at a third of the price??!!

I am proud of my purchases although I still have a case of the guilt’s. Here’s why...


I am heavily pregnant (any day now) and I really don't have a clue as to what size I will get back to after having the baby. I do feel a little silly having bought these dresses not knowing if they will even fit. Pre pregnancy I was an 8-10 and here I am now buying a 10 and 12. Oh dear I really do have the guilt’s, has my compulsion resurfaced so suddenly after such a great year??


The handbag on the other hand I absolutely adore and I don't have the guilt’s about this. It was sensibly purchased with baby in mind, an over-the -shoulder messenger bag is perfect for a hands-full mum.


Should I reveal the total cost of these items...hmmm. Ok well seeing my Mum and Dad don’t read my blog I will reveal.

Bag - £200 (originally £500)
Dress with lace - £215 (originally £600 and Blair Waldorf has one in peach and black)
Dress with studding –£150 (Originally £400)

Now for some more new purchases...

Hair ties (£1) Primark

Hair donut (£1) Primark (Please note: Boots sell them for near £5)

Do you know what this little tool is used for? 
To get a perfect, volumnous hair bun.  Look here:



I'm probably not surposed to post these images but look who else uses the bun donut:

I am happy with the latter two purchases - they were afterall kind of necessary.  Although I am not sure if I will even be doing my hair once baby arrives especially in the bun.

Nao xxx