New Look Sandals

So a lovely school Mum and I got chatting, which ended up being about shoes, as you do!  She hates anything in between her toes and her current fav's were wearing very thin.  Once I know someone is in need, it's like I have a radar!  On a budget (aren't we all) and coming to the end of the season, she didn't want to spend a lot.  I happened to browse the last of the sale shoes in New Look at the week-end, and found these gems!  All leather, a fab versatile metallic colour, and wait, the best bit, all for £3!  Yes £3 for leather shoes people - it can be done!  I don't know who was more excited about them, her or me?!?!

Don't be fooled, check the label!

Using my blog as a voice to rant today!  Inspired by an email I've just seen, I have always had a thing about garment compositions.  I blame my parents entirely as they sent me out to work at a young age (sob...) and my first Saturday job was at a handbag and leather shop, need I say more, the obsession began.  Hence I have a thing about leather, always have, always will, I don't like plastic!

I just don't get it, top end High Street companies selling a sandal for £40, down to £15 in the sale, bargain I think.  I look into them further, plastic!  No other word for it, lets not big it up with fancy words, it is plastic!  Then you have lower end High Street selling leather sandals yearly for as little as £12 in the sale (less sometimes).  Why use man made on a higher end brand which wont last as long, look cheaper and ultimately are worse for our feet - you've guessed it, pennies!  It infuriates me that brands think they can use their name to sell, but then judging by the thousands of shoes left in their sale, buying cheep materials (buy cheep, buy twice!) obviously hasn't upped their sales.  I can't tarnish everyone with the same brush but it is just getting more common, and lets face it, if New Look and Primark can use a natural material like leather, why on earth can't more brand heavy names do the same?

Be careful people, make sure you check the the labels carefully, look after those feet of yours, you only get one pair!

October/November Purchases!

I have been focusing lots on my Christmas shopping for the last month (shame to say it's not all about me and my love of clothes shopping!). Want to be organised and enjoy the build up now I am off on maternity leave.

I have however been grabbing the odd few things for myself whilst doing some online shopping. If you have the patience to trawl through emails, it really is so worth signing up to lots of shops newsletter's. I have so far used 40% off at The Body Shop, 25% off at M&S, 10% off at Feel Unique, 10% off at Debenhams, 20% off at New Look (and most I still collect Nectar points so grabbed a load of free storage totes this month also!).

I love this M&S Limited Edition cardy I ordered (follow link). I can still wear it whilst pregnant as I've been wearing it over tunic's and dresses and it will also stop in my wardrobe for after the pregnancy. The multi colours go with lots and it's so nice to find something a little different to the norm. The quality is fab and with my online discount (and free delivery to store!) I also managed a Hello Kitty jumper for my little one's Christmas box and some hubby presents (not mentioning - he proof reads this for me!). I also grabbed some of their maternity tights. Mmmm. Now the quality is good but I am a small and boy does the crutch hang low. So low, that I have almost been worried it will start to show below my dress! They are comfortable and definitely work over the bump but the pulling up constantly is a tad frustrating. Great if you aren't walking far!

More for after the birth, unless purely for evening decoration! I managed to bag a proper bargain (for me, my sister and friend!) with these real suede boots from New Look (follow link). Originally £50, down to £25, then additional 20% off voucher, £20 - WOW! I am afraid to say these are now out of stock, so make sure you follow me on Facebook and Twitter (both under Glamrosie) as I post regularly and you'll be first to see these deals.

Purchases for next month, a dress for husbands works Christmas Party, to flatter the bump, not land mid calf making me shorter than I already am! Challenge and a half, Internet research here I come!

New Look

Free delivery until mid-night tomorrow, spend the £3.95 you are saving on some bargain leather shoes - starting from £5, get in there quick!