Comfort dressing...or 'shopping on a fat day'
Comfort dressing. Oh dear me, when you dress for comfort, is it time to abandon all hope? I felt today that my boyfriend jeans, which I thought I'd grown to love, were really not suiting me. Maybe the changing room light was unflattering. Maybe I'm just having a 'fat' day.
Whatever. Today I don't think they looked so good. I am not ready for elasticated slacks just yet. Now I am not exactly putting 'boyfriend jeans' into that category, but it made me think about why I wear stuff.
Put it this way, after an encounter with said changing room mirror, I came home and changed into a 'skinny' style. And incidentally how odd that when you are far from skinny, that such a style should seem to flatter more than a looser cut?!
At the end of the day... Yeah drab I know - but matched my mood.
Now I mentioned changing rooms - and yes I did manage to do some shopping / browsing in peace today. First time in months - (now that school is back) - much needed, but I didn't enjoy as much as I thought I would as I had a vague sense of foreboding all day for some reason. Probably guilt that I was doing something I wanted to for a change :-/
Without further ado however - here are the pictures of what caught my eye:
Now I mentioned changing rooms - and yes I did manage to do some shopping / browsing in peace today. First time in months - (now that school is back) - much needed, but I didn't enjoy as much as I thought I would as I had a vague sense of foreboding all day for some reason. Probably guilt that I was doing something I wanted to for a change :-/
Without further ado however - here are the pictures of what caught my eye:
Autograph wedge suede boots - navy & black £65 (description says 'wide fit', which I didn't notice in the shop - didn't look any different from normal)
M&S Star print scarves £15 - looked better in the flesh. I preferred the burgundy. I apologise unreservedly for my photos - which it transpires, are even worse than M&S's. Nuff said.
M&S jacket - combination of knit (sleeves) and wool felt (the rest) - can't seem to find on website.
Next, my quest for a replacement basic navy sweater continued (so far without success). I tried on 2 in GAP. Neither quite right.
Next, my quest for a replacement basic navy sweater continued (so far without success). I tried on 2 in GAP. Neither quite right.
GAP merino / nylon blend sweater - £19.95. The neck and shoulders felt better but I didn't want the looser shape and the side vents. If however, you are on the look out for something similar with a casual feel - this would be an excellent buy.
GAP 'eversoft' v neck merino / nylon blend sweater - £19.95
Not a sweater - a 'hoody' top - but tried anyway while I was in the navy theme. If you're in the market for such an item it's nice. I wasn't. (But tried it anyway. As you do.)
Not a sweater - a 'hoody' top - but tried anyway while I was in the navy theme. If you're in the market for such an item it's nice. I wasn't. (But tried it anyway. As you do.)
Gap funnel neck hoody - £29.95
NB Using code GAPSTYLE will give 15% off online at Gap.
Next I went to hunt out the Mint Velvet 'tabard' (yuk to the name) which I blogged about the other day. Turned out it was yuk by name and yuk by nature. A shame. Didn't feel right on me at all. The roll neck was clumsy and didn't sit well. This may of course be in a large part due to the fact that (a) I was feeling yukky and (b) my hair has been cut too short and is hugely annoying me. :-(
However, I may return to this later in the season when (a) my hair has grown and (b) with a bit of luck it might be in a sale. But for now, that's another 'itch scratched' and £69 saved.
NB Using code GAPSTYLE will give 15% off online at Gap.
Next I went to hunt out the Mint Velvet 'tabard' (yuk to the name) which I blogged about the other day. Turned out it was yuk by name and yuk by nature. A shame. Didn't feel right on me at all. The roll neck was clumsy and didn't sit well. This may of course be in a large part due to the fact that (a) I was feeling yukky and (b) my hair has been cut too short and is hugely annoying me. :-(
However, I may return to this later in the season when (a) my hair has grown and (b) with a bit of luck it might be in a sale. But for now, that's another 'itch scratched' and £69 saved.
Mint Velvet 'lurex tabard' - £69
I took a few other things into the fitting room while I was at it. This beige knit from Whistles was nice but I've left for now as I don't really need it, was unsure of the crew neck. And of course, ahem, I am trying hard to keep to my minimal wardrobe. (Like that would have figured at all if I decided I needed it!)
I took a few other things into the fitting room while I was at it. This beige knit from Whistles was nice but I've left for now as I don't really need it, was unsure of the crew neck. And of course, ahem, I am trying hard to keep to my minimal wardrobe. (Like that would have figured at all if I decided I needed it!)
Whistles 'Amelia' silk crew neck jumper - £65 Crew necks are too 'boobtastic' for me I fear. Classic colour and nice feel to it though.
Faye seam back tee from Whistles - £35 Not shown on my pic or on website - but has nice mini slit detail at side seam. Liked it for layering - lighter weight than a knit. May return to this...although on the pricy side for what it is... ('wrinkles nose' and sounds like mother).
And finally.... the Mint Velvet stripe t shirt - 'midnight / grey' top - £39 Tried. Liked. Purchased. :-) If it feels ok on a 'fat' day - it's IN.
Last but not least, a quick dash to Tesco for their 'Shower shine' - which incidentally is the best on the market. Trust me, I have done extensive research. I now endure Tesco solely for this one item. Don't say I never tell you anything useful.
I had a quick recce in the clothing section hoping to see the denim pencil skirt I blogged about the other day. Didn't find it sadly, but did notice that they had this replica of a leather effect trim top which I bought in Zara last year - almost identical - right down to the brass coloured zip at the back - and for just £8! I didn't have time to stay and investigate any other Zara-like items... but interesting.
Last but not least, a quick dash to Tesco for their 'Shower shine' - which incidentally is the best on the market. Trust me, I have done extensive research. I now endure Tesco solely for this one item. Don't say I never tell you anything useful.
I had a quick recce in the clothing section hoping to see the denim pencil skirt I blogged about the other day. Didn't find it sadly, but did notice that they had this replica of a leather effect trim top which I bought in Zara last year - almost identical - right down to the brass coloured zip at the back - and for just £8! I didn't have time to stay and investigate any other Zara-like items... but interesting.
Tesco Zara-a-like top - £8 (couldn't find on website yet)
*** Disclaimer ***
I did none of these items any favours today. If you click the links you will see how they are actually meant to look. But sometimes I think it's useful also to see how they look on a short tubby person having a bad day.
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*** Disclaimer ***
I did none of these items any favours today. If you click the links you will see how they are actually meant to look. But sometimes I think it's useful also to see how they look on a short tubby person having a bad day.
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