Phase Eight Bargains

I was working with a client in House of Fraser the other week and a fair few items in Phase Eight caught my eye.  I wasn't able to take photos but they had the cutest leather cross body bag - which has now been reduced even further in the sale.  I've been really impressed with them of late, it's not a brand that is heavily on my radar but I have recommended different items to several of my clients, from shoes to dresses.  They seem to have got it right as far as delivering to a broad age group.  I will stop my rambling and just share and link a few of my favourites right now - mainly handbags, they really are my thing but do have a browse around their site.  Oh and be quick - these beauties won't hang around for long.  When I was planning this post the other week they had some other amazing handbags which have now gone.

NB This isn't a sponsored post, purely me sharing a brand I recommend at the moment!

£49 down to £22 I saw this in the flesh and it is gorgeous - the perfect small bag size 

Suede and tassels - what's not to love?  This bag is £69 down to £34

£65 down to £29, this leather bag is great for a luxe day bag feel due to the gold and the tassel

£55 down to £16.50 I love this beach bag, it's the perfect colour combination so that it won't look scruffy after a few uses

A great little clutch, metallics go with everything and the texture/animal print adds a bit of character.  This leather clutch is £59 down to £41

This suede bag is a great travel companion, or if like me, you daily carry the kitchen sink with you, a great day bag to.  Tan is one of my favourite colours for bags as it's so easy to wear.  £120 down to £60

Their shoes are equally as good and if I wasn't so sleep deprived, I would continue on and share a whole load - but I promise there really is something for everyone so follow this link to head straight to the shoes.  Flats, sandals, heels, boots, sparkles, leather, they have got them all covered.  I will leave you with the below though, a favourite of mine.  I ordered the blue but the colour was just that little too similar to another pair in my wardrobe, the black however is a classic.  They were so comfy and well made - suede lined, I could just picture them with some casual rolled up jeans and a cute little top (oh and maybe one of their bags too).  My self imposed budget means they can't be mine right now though (insert sad face if I could!).

These are £110 down to £33

The Online Shopping Basket - That's Not Being Checked Out....Yet

On a mission to save for all those necessary things in life, my husband and I have given ourselves a strict budget per month.  Now I know clothes shopping isn't a necessity but I do try to make it one(!).  However looking at the bigger picture (gosh, can you tell I'm mid 30's now) I still don't do too badly, I just try to buy well and invest or save for items.  That being said, there does come a point at least once a month I feel the need to online shop.  I enjoy that mid week parcel arriving, especially when the kids are driving me nuts!  So Saturday I started looking at Uniqlo and there's plenty I am after - for next months budget now of course.  In a bid to really stop myself from checking out my full basket and show restraint, I am putting it out there live on my blog.  You guys go fourth and shop - just don't tell me you bought any of it ok?

I think this is the sweatshirt that the lovely Sue blogged about (and turned into a whole other sweatshirt via transfers from memory, the clever lady) and I remember seeing it and thinking it was the perfect marl grey.  At £14.90 it's not going to break the bank either.

£14.90 this mainly cotton sweatshirt is so cute.  As someone who feels the cold this is a great alternative to a t-shirt as it's just that little bit thicker.

I've purchased their silk before so I just put silk into their search window and voila - it's all on sale!  £39.90 down to £24.90 I love this t-shirt in silk.  They have it in pink and blue too. 

Cotton 90% and cashmere 10%, £24.90 down to £14.90, bargain!  They also had it in plain grey with white sleeves - I loved it and it was in my basket but it's now sold out (phew, that's that one gone!).

This comes in loads of fun colours but I've just found I've been needing a 'chuck it all' in bag with a zip for days out with the kids.  I don't want to use one of my lovely leather ones - somethings bound to leek.  For £7.99 I think this would do the job.

On a side note - it was not intentional that there is a bit of a pink and grey theme going on here.  Oh and as I look down at what I'm wearing typing this, I'm in marl grey joggers and a pink cotton jumper....Grey and pink it is then this month!

Ending on some shoes I found that I shared on instagram, Facebook, Twitter - so you've probably already seen them but they are so beautiful, in case you haven't, here they are.

Phase Eight's Tamara shoe, £110 down to £55.  They come in black as well but I think these are just perfect for coming now.  Leather in and out, I bet they are so comfy, I'm drooling.....but I so don't need these, someone else buy them, please?

Anyone else joining me in showing some self control?  Am I also alone in the enjoyment in online shopping, I fear it's got worse since child number 2 came along and she's a little madam in the shops - I blame her!