Can you believe that it's the last day of the school year here in Northern Ireland?! Until the 3rd September. I'll do the math for you ... that's 9 weeks. <faint>.
Of course, to cheer all the mammies up and to make the 9 weeks feel like 9 months, it's bucketing rain today. So the Target dry parka came out for a run and I needed it every time I stepped out of the car today.
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| Parka - Target Dry (15% off with SCHOOLGATE15) Jeans - Primark (SS12) similar Patent Pumps - M&S similar White Top - H&M Necklace - School Gate Style Shop Handbag - Prada |
It seems to be trying to dry up a bit now thankfully as we are going to an outdoor party later....an interesting outfit challenge though as it's quite cold. I'll let you know what I wore on my next post but any ideas or tips welcomed!
As I was prepping this post, I read on Facebook that the Clarks sale has extended to sandals today and although I'm on a shopping ban, I had a little look - in the interest of research of course! I've had my eyes on these beauties and missed when they were reduced to £16.50 in the Debenhams sale but at £39.99, I'm still holding out. Well, I'm not really...I'm on a shopping ban so I can't buy them until the end of July. But maybe they will be even more reduced by then <hopeful>
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| Sarina Betty (also in tan) |
There's a really cute colour combo on these next flat sandals - they're also available in black/gold - and how comfy do they look? Well reduced also, to just over £20:
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| Parasol Glitz |
These ankle strap sandals are a fantastic bargain at under £20. Very on-trend and a very wearable black/metallic combination:
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| Sail Away |
LOVE these wedges - the colour, the straps, the shape and thanks to the sale, I'm loving the price a bit more now!
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| Silky Sweet |
I was discussing snake print shoes with Joanna from Poppy's Style this week. I'm not a fan of an all-over snake print shoe but I do like these strappy sandals and I can't deny that snakeskin is a great neutral option...
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| Studio Beat |
Finally (as I can't take anymore of this window shopping!) the first shoe I featured also comes in a slightly more open version - the Sarina Bowes, which is also available in black..
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| Sarina Bowes |
Looking at this post on preview, I could happily buy all of them. I think that might go some way towards explaining the spending ban. Time to turn off the computer and work out what to wear later...oh and entertain the kids! Till next time x
Hope that weather clears up for the party! Have a good weekend Avril:)
ReplyDelete~Anne xx
The weather did improve greatly - was able to get the heels out. Thanks Anne - hope you had a good one too x
DeleteIf anyone is looking for the Clarks Sarina Bettys, there are some on http://www.meeksshoes.co.uk/store/product/203870/Clarks-Sarina-Betty-black-combi-ladies-sandal/ at £27.49 now. I'm that close to clicking the button myself.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend Avril and a good 9 weeks/months. That is a long time isn't it? We only have 6 weeks here and that feels like an eternity.
Thanks for the tip off on those Sarina Bettys Sue....you're NOT helping with the shopping ban!! And yes, 9 weeks is a long time. Thank goodness everyone else's kids off too...we shall help each other! Ax
Delete9 weeks?! I feel your pain. That's just way too long. That's similar to the US summer holiday. I'm loving the current Clarks collection. Usually the designs are boooorrrring but they really nailed it this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marlene - I agree! I've never had a year when I could have bought so much from one site. Have to keep reminding myself that I'm on a shopping ban.... Ax
DeleteWhat a shame you've got such crappy weather and are having to dress in Autumn clothes in June - I'm the same today!
ReplyDeleteOurs break up a week today - so I feel your pain with the 9 weeks! We'll have to try and keep ourselves sane online!
The floral jeans are my nod to summer....it's actually quite summery underneath the coat...sob :) x
Delete9 weeks Avril - 9 weeks - that's a long long time! As Sue says it's 6-7 weeks over here. Hope you enjoy your party and good luck with the outfit. Have a good weekend! xx
ReplyDeleteIsn't it? 6 or 7 if much better. My kids will have forgotten what school is by September!! Hope you had a lovely weekend too Jenny, Ax
DeleteSnap! We started the 9 week 'joyful bonding' holidays last Tues. It's a looooong time, isn't it?! Love the first sandals and cannot believe that they were once £16.50 in Debenhams? How did I miss that??? They would be perfect for me ... but like you, I too am on a spending ban. Boo Hiss!!!!
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain - would have snapped them up in a heartbeat, shopping ban or no! Sob....Ax
DeleteI love Clarks shoes and I love your floral jeans. Gosh your schools finish early. We've still got 3 weeks left. I have to say I love the summer hols.Hope the weather improves for you xxx Liz xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz....I love it too and it's always fine once you get the first week over with...always seems longer when you say 9 weeks. The kids do get a great rest too. Bring it on! Ax
DeleteLove the floral jeans Avril! I didn't realise it was 9 weeks don't remember getting that long when I was a wee whipper snapper! Great for them, not so much for u! I'm always baffled by what to wear to an outdoor party here so very interested to see what you wore. X
ReplyDeleteThanks Trea - have a photo on the next post I'm preparing. Was completely un-garden friendly as it turns out - haha! Ax
DeleteThe sarina's are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck with the hols.
ReplyDeleteMy youngest doesn't break up until July 22nd.
9 weeks - oh my. You have my sympathy for that one!
ReplyDeleteI bought a pair of very similar jeans from Monsoon today, I love them. Can't believe your children have broken up from school already! It's 23rd of July for mine and he's 17 so not much impact on me these days but I do remember what it was like trying to entertain and hold down a job back in the day, good luck & best wishes :)
ReplyDeleteThanks....and I'm off to check out what jeans you got in Monsoon now! Was struggling to find something similar to mine when I wrote this post. Ax
DeleteI don't know what I'd do without my parka - at the time £65 seemed a lot for me to spend, but the wear it's had - it was a bargain! I say roll on the holidays (although not quite 9 weeks for us poor teachers;)) Hope the sun comes soon to enjoy some of these sandals!
ReplyDeleteI love these floral jeans, perfect for the in-between weather we have been having.
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