Crazy 2011 clothes challenge

meersy22

Hi all,

Have just finished my spending for my new work clothes.

So my purchases were as follows:

• 2 vests (white & black) primark - £3;
• 2 x trousers (Red herring, buy 1 get 1 free) = £12.50;
• black shoes (Peacocks) = £16.00;
• Principles smart top (£30);
• Cardigan (Monsoon) = £22

total = £62.30 (using vouchers)

I also bought pinstripe trousers in New Look and a smart jacket in TK Max but I took them back to shops yesterday as I have plenty of trousers and the jacket was just a bit too big and I new I would not get the wear out of it. I used Debenhams vouchers (£21.20) on the Principles top and red herring trousers.

I still would like a black cardigan as it goes with everything. I shouldn't have any more spends now but never say never.

When the good weather comes in I'll have to review my work wardrobe again and I'm sure I'll need new vests.

I love shopping which is why I'm an MSE devotee:D

karmachilovething

Andiepandie wrote: »

Yesterday I wore a Pair of boots that (due to my rugby type Calves!!) I dont normally consider - they sit with Cornflake packets rolled up as impromptu Boot supports in the back of the cupboard!

Cornflake packet boot supports?! Love it!:D Will keep my eye out for some similar boxes, as I'm a strong porridge devotee and that comes in plastic bags :rotfl:

Palema wrote: »

Hi everyone
Today I spent £72 on 5 pair of Size 10 jeans!! :D
I have never been a size 10 in my adult life - until now! I got to goal at WeightWatchers last week and have been between sizes for several weeks I thought I would just go try some jeans on in Matalan today and the 10's were so comfy and not falling down on me. I bought 2 pair for weekend and general wear, the other 3 pair are for work :j
I hope you are all having a good weekend
P
X

Congratulations on the weight loss, that's amazing!

Decluttering

£18 spent on clothes today in Mr T's, it breaks down as the following...

- £16 on a dress. My mum talked me into this one because it's actually the same design as one I bought late last year but with a different pattern. It's quite a versatile design though, I'll be able to wear it in work, at the weekend and if I go out. My friend is celebrating her 21st birthday next weekend so I'll be wearing it there.

- £1 on a pair of tomato red tights reduced from £2. This was a bit of an odd one, I liked the price and the fact that they were red. I can't think of any situation in which I will be wearing them but I've bought them just in case and as my mum said, "they're not going to be around at that price for long!"

- £1 on a pair of purple tights reduced from £2. I already have a pair of these and I like them so when I saw them reduced to £1, I decided to have a spare pair for when I inevitably ladder them.

Shoe_Gal

Palema wrote: »

Hi everyone
Today I spent £72 on 5 pair of Size 10 jeans!! :D
I have never been a size 10 in my adult life - until now! I got to goal at WeightWatchers last week

:j:j to reaching your goal weight

Andiepandie

karmachilovething wrote: »

Cornflake packet boot supports?! Love it!:D Will keep my eye out for some similar boxes, as I'm a strong porridge devotee and that comes in plastic bags :rotfl:



Congratulations on the weight loss, that's amazing!

WELL.. just shows how long Ive had the boots cos I dont buy "Proper" cornflakes anymore, go Own brand all the way!!!!! - Cardboard is Cardboard wotever way u look at it - (they really do the job - couldnt NEVER justify buying the proper boot stander-uppers )

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Lula-Hula wrote: »

Palema - well done on achieving your weight goal - that's fantastic
xx

karmachilovething wrote: »

Congratulations on the weight loss, that's amazing!

Shoe_Gal wrote: »

:j:j to reaching your goal weight

Thanks Peeps
Its taken alot of hard work October 2007 I went up to a size 16 and it was then I joined Weightwatchers, Its the best thing I ever did. Although I did have a blip between April 2008 and April 2009 due to work commitments but since then I have worked my little butt off to get to where I am now.
I may have to change my spending total for the year as I will have to buy quite a few things for the new skinny me!! :D
P
X

Shoe_Gal

Palema wrote: »

I may have to change my spending total for the year as I will have to buy quite a few things for the new skinny me!! :D
P
X

If there is ever a 'skinny Shoe Gal' I would feel totally justified in upping my total

RosaBernicia

karmachilovething wrote: »

Cornflake packet boot supports?! Love it!:

Jones had long length boot supports at 50% off in the sale, fingers crossed they do again.


Lula, you are leading us astray with all this talk of Joe Browns... I now also have a wish-basket on there - fortunately I should also have some gift money heading my way so might use that to try them out.

No further spends from me though... partly due to lack of opportunity as been swotting instead of going out locally and too tired n' grumpy to shop after college.

Rosa xx

Lula-Hula

Andiepandie wrote: »

WELL.. just shows how long Ive had the boots cos I dont buy "Proper" cornflakes anymore, go Own brand all the way!!!!! - Cardboard is Cardboard wotever way u look at it - (they really do the job - couldnt NEVER justify buying the proper boot stander-uppers )

I'm with you on the make-do cardboard boot supports :T

I have old wrapping paper inner tubes in mine

I discarded my virtual basket Rosa - & so must you

Need to be up early to find my Freedom monday outfit ...

Skinny Lula has a whole wardrobe full of clothes; just a shame that curvy Lula is still here :rotfl:

Happy Freedom Monday to all

xx

rosemary54

forgot it was freedom monday,been very ill with food poisening since last wednesday and only just getting up and dressed again!witing to hear from public health to see if any action will be taken against the shop I bought the b****y chicken from.Fell like I have lost a week from my life as all plans last week had to be abandoned(including the lunch I had a lovely new outfit for:(:mad::()This weekend I am due to go to a ball and a romantic meal out but at the moment I fell so washed out I can't even think about clothes:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:((must be ill!)
tried my new short grey wooly dress with thick grey wooly tights and a short black jacket and DH said looked good even tho I was a little concerned about the side on view!!!!think I need a long pearl necklace to finish the outfit off and match my bracelets.

going to try a walk to the post office and hope no one I know sees me as no make up(have not got the energy to apply) and old cords not a great look:( even with my red jacket !