Winter Shopping

Its starting to get cooler down under. I love winters and everything about it...winter clothes, food and drinks. So by now you might have guessed I dont need a reason to shop and I always shop for a reason..lol. These items were purchased on various occasions in preparation of the cold weather. So listing a few of my favorite brands and closet essentials.

Vero Moda
I always buy my jeans from Vero Moda. Actually lately I have been buying most of the things from this brand. Their jeans just fit me so well, I am a size 30 or 31 and their skinnies fit me perfectly.
I was not well earlier this year and this purchase was a back to home gift to myself. I seriously needed some retail therapy.. ;) and also needed a pair of black jeans.
Oh and liked the pink top so got that one too. You can wear it off shoulder or just like a normal top. I had been eyeing it for a very long time on the website, and when I was buying my jeans, it was almost 70% less and they had it in my size (L), so added it to the basket as well. I could have gone with a M, but I like these tops to be loose, this way you can dress them up or down.

The blue jeans and top were purchased separately and I think it was also a reward for something, as I had had a rough week and this made me happy. :) Except the white jumper, all the other items are awesome. I should have sized up with this jumper or looked around some more before getting this. I love white/grey loose fit sweaters/sweatshirts to throw over a pair of jeans or leggings with some boots during winter. 

Price:

Black Jeans- $31 down from $55
Pink Jumper- $18.50 down from $32

Blue jeans- $39 down from $55

White Jumper- $24

Esprit

We were out shopping for Mr N and I tried this on while waiting for him to finish. He saw it and said you need to get it, so I did. :)
When we went to pay it was down to almost 70% of retail price. It was my lucky day I must say. Its a stylish, comfy and very rich feeling sweater dress/top. I wore this one on his birthday last month and it looks really good. 

Price: $12 down from $99 

Top Shop

We got our first Top Shop last year in my town. I was planning on checking it out but never dared to go in , as I always thought its way over priced (well everything is over priced here in Australia :/ ).

So when they had a 50% sale I peeked in. The sale was incredible, but since I wasnt planning on buying anything I didnt get too many things, except this winter dress. After I came home I realised it was maternity wear.. LOL...but it fits well and was only $20.

Also picked up a pair of pink over the booties socks with a lace frill. Have been wanting a pair of these for a long time, but wasn't sure if I would be able to carry them. So when these were for only $3, I thought i would give it a try. I haven't worn them yet, but will post a pick on how I style them, once the weather gets cooler.

Price:

Dress: $20 down from $119

Socks: $3 

So that was my winter shopping over the last 3-4 months. As you can tell I only shop deals and never pay or like to pay full price, unless I know something is worth that price or I really like it. Now only if the mercury can drop a little bit more so I can break into these clothes. 

Hope you are enjoying and having good weather where ever you are!

Cheers
Nev 

Beach Holiday Shopping

I did some shopping recently and thought I would share the deals. The inspiration behind this shopping spree is a beach vacation planned in July. I also got a few random things as the deals were too irresistible.

SES
I only got these pants. Super comfy and trendy. Will pair them with a plain white, pink or lime green top.

Price: $9.80

Tommy Bahama
I needed a swimming top and got an awesome deal on these bathers. $25 down from $80

Jacqui.E
Another favorite store of mine, its exclusive to Australia, but I like their stuff, especially their dresses. I was looking for white skirt or dress and found this one, which is perfect. Knee length with lace detailing on the trim. Would be perfect to wear all day shopping in the markets, sipping some cool drink.

Price: $19.99

Supre
This is what I ended up getting at Supre, I must have tried 20 outfits, but since I was out of time I just picked these few things that fit perfectly.

 Price:

Animal print dress: $10 down from $39

Kimono: $5 down from $25

Top: $5 down from $30

Fossil 
This bag is totally inspired by my beach vacation. I love bags, so there is never a reason for buying one. I collect hand bags and love to switch them with different outfits. 
This is a light mint green colored leather shoulder bag, with removable straps so you can wear it as a cross body. I thought this would be a perfect bag to take on the plane and later use the straps and wear it as a cross body while sight seeing or shopping.

I needed a new iPad cover and I always and only buy these from Fossil. So got a new one, they are very sturdy, look good, protect the iPad well and are leather so you cant go wrong.

Price:

Bag: $90 down from $200

iPad Cover: $10 down from $30

Peter Alexander 
This is Australian version of Victoria's Secrets I believe. Love thier stuff, super soft very cute, pink and yes extremely over priced. Their logo is a dog, kind of inspired (I am guessing) by the VS Pink logo. Anyways I have started liking their stuff and picked up a bralet to wear under the summer dresses, as I don't like my bra hooks showing through the back. I will wear pads with this, as its not padded.

Price: $13 down from $30

If you would like to see how I paired and what I packed on my vacation let me know in the comments below. I will try to do a post on it.

Hope you get some tips and ideas or inspiration to shop and find some good deals, after reading my post.

If you are going on a vacation please let me know where and what you pack.

Cheers

Nev