I’ve come to the conclusion lately that I don’t really like my wardrobe. You know when you suddenly take a step back and look at what you have, denouncing most of it as “I wore that before I had small humans that would lift it up or pull it down” and the old “geez, that is just laughing st my hips now”. Well, I’ve been doing that quite a lot lately, I’m not happy with my wardrobe for the most part and I’ve fallen in to that vicious mum cycle where I buy cheap supermarket clothes for myself in order to avoid “treating myself”… Like clothing is a freakin treat.
There isn’t anything wrong with that by the way, my favourite ever jeans were from Primark (another pair by contrast from White Stuff) and my current must have vest top is from none other than George at Asda, but that doesn’t mean that on a whole I want to cut myself back from wearing clothes that make me feel just that bit more special.
Then there is the question of budget. Moola has been short of late, I’m still in my first year of freelance and self employment, Adam’s company has had a change of hands and we’re saving for a holiday that, quite frankly, could have bought a bloody house. So yeah, clothing hasn’t really ranked high for me, especially when my ever fluctuating weight means £6 stretch leggings are where it’s at.
Then I discovered Love the Sales, a site that I am pretty much drooling over constantly. They stock everything from Dolce & Gabbana knickers to ASOS dresses, a total spectrum with one thing in common: everything is on sale. I am always a sucker for a good bargain (who isn’t) and I do love a bit of thrifting, but who the hell wants to drag three bored children around the shops when there is a sale on, or sit on the Internet for hours at a time trying to find the best sale items amongst full price garments that make you *wish* you were just that bit richer and not living hand to mouth all the time. I mean, there is something lovely about a £79 shirt (which is the price of my delectable shirt I’m wearing above) but doesn’t it just look so much better if you know it was £39 instead? Yeah, it does. It’s that feeling of knowing you got something you really love, really wanted, but couldn’t afford or justify at the better price… And even if you could afford it, grabbing a bargain is the honey to your monster.
If you aren’t a huge fan of shopping either, this is the perfect place for you, honk of it as a walk-in store that has a personal assistant that won’t judge you if you’re braless, in your slippers and sipping wine from a mug. You can put in your size (show it won’t show you what you could have if you didn’t like cake so much), price preferences, brand preferences and even break it down to style within garment range. So if you’re looking for a glorious white A line dress for that wedding that you don’t want to go to but want to look smoking for, in a size 12, for under £90, you can put that in (less the not wanting to go part, it can’t help you with that).
Better yet, love the sales is not just pandering to the fashionista inside us all, but rather stoking the fires of the electrical appliance lover (I see you there, getting excited about that 70% off washing machine… Hell, I am you) and even that wannabe interior designer. Everything is available, and still ALL ON SALE.
So fancy shopping the sales without the queues, distressing lighting and animalistic warfare over those shoes that you and that random girl grabbed at the same time? Me too!
H x
I’m wearing the lovely Ivory Longline Button Shirt from the Mint Velvet Sale collection
I love this kind of outfit! Longline top, skinnies and some super cute ankle boots. You can’t go wrong with Primark skinnies either, the high waisted ones are super flattering and affordable.
This outfit looks perfect and wow!!
The color looks appealing <3
Xo
Esha
I love the shirt so much!! I also need new clothes but like you, clothes for myself isn’t a top priority right now but I like the sound of love the sales, I need to check it out! 😀 Fab photos by the way 🙂 xx
I love this look so much! I love your cute dog too!
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What a great site! I’ll definitely check it out.
I LOVE that shirt (probably going to have to look it up now lol)
My husband’s not going to be happy with you, I have a feeling I’m going to spend my salary and then some buying clothes I really shouldn’t!
I also now really want a Shar Pei…
I really love that shirt you are wearing. I am always on the look out for a good bargain
*Love* saving a little money here and there!
OMG! I love Love The Sales – it’s such a great find right? I pick up stuff to feature on the blog a lot as it puts all the sales in one easy, searchable place. You look amazing – love the shirt…and the boots…and the dog 😀
Thanks for sharing!
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Love your outfit and your dog is adorable! Will have to check out this website as I do prefer shopping from home!
I’ve heard about love the sales before and keep on hearing good things! I really need to check it out, after all, I do love the sales and any kind of bargain I can get! My wardrobe definitely needs an update! Love your outfit!
You look absolutely fantastic! I am loving the top and aww the doggy cuddles as well! <3 x
I’ve never heard of this website before, good heads up. You look fabulous btw x
The shirt looks lovely on you, I love the button feature at the back.
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Love this post, I’m glad I’m not the only with clothing issues haha..I am going to have to check this site out and buy some clothes that actually fit me! looking forward to keeping up to date with your posts.
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I love the idea of this and that shirt is gorgeous – even more so for £39, you’re right! You can’t beat a good bargain 😀
I HATE sale shopping in store but like you – I love it online. Next time I need something I’ll check out Love The Sales as I like a bargain x
I love the sales and I have been looking at my wardrobe lately and think I need to update it.
I love the website- it’s so useful having everything listed that’s in the sales. And it guarantees I’m getting a good deal. ps your dog is adorable!
Forget the clothes – I want the dog! Serious though, I’m with you on the stretch leggings. Dressing up has become a treat.
Your dog is absolutely gorgeous! I love picking up a bargain in the sales.
This sounds like it has fab bargains! I really love that shirt and those boots are gorgeous!
I LOVE this outfit, the pup is adorable too x
Absolutely love the shirt and the whole outfit is great x
Never heard of this site before but if EVERYTHING is on sale then it sounds like the perfect site for me! Great outfit, cute pup ;p
Oh I’ve never heard of Love the Sales – I have so much shopping to do but hardly any money – We have 2 holidays coming up and a big family wedding. 2 out of my 3 girls are no fun to go shopping with and the teen spends far too much! Looking forward to an afternoon of online shopping!
i never heard of “love the sales”.. but you have convinced me to look them up… i love the double buttons on the shirt.. and your cute doggy sell,s it well too ..
I love those boots! I am going to be updating my wardrobe once little one arrives.
Loving this look! I am desperate for some new clothes. I need a personal stylist though as I don’t like shopping!
Oh my god. I feel just like this too!! My wardrobe had gone from designer to supermarket in 4 years ? I love this shirt, it looks fab on you especially with leggings and those boots ? Off to check out love the sales now. Oh and of course yoda is as gorgeous as ever ?
Gorgeous! I love to have the Ivory Longline Button Shirt too, along with your shoes!