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Latest Purchases 2.0 - Mod note in first post

Twee.

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Twee.

This is my second time buying this exact shoe from Adidas, I just love the colour! I had been after new runners and had been looking around but in the end just went for these again. I had been wearing Adidas Continentals as my everyday runner but the soft leather got really scruffy (squidgy?) in less than a year, and join at the toe to the sole had started to come away. Maybe I'm too optimistic but I'd personally expect a pair of ~€100 runners to last longer than that before coming apart even with regular wear. My last pair of Gazelles lasted far longer, including three months interrailing with A LOT of walking!

Anyway! These beauties were on double discount on Asos and I paid in sterling so got them for about €55.

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https://www.asos.com/adidas-originals/adidas-originals-gazelle-trainers-in-glory-amber-white-glow-blue/prd/21030124?colourwayid=60135297&SearchQuery=adidas%20amber

Ciarrai76

I bought another pair of New Balance 373 trainers as they are so comfy. I got them in burgundy. I got them in DV8 in Tralee & they were in the mens section reduced to €40. Just a half a size bigger than my other pair but still fit perfect. I was raging when I got them home though as one was faded compared to the other. I know they don't have anymore in stock so didn't bring them back. I must have got one that was sat in the window display for a while or during lockdown...hence probably why so cheap! I know I should have returned them but when you can't get a refund on sale items its a pain. I am going to stick the less faded on in the window for a while to see if it makes a difference! Its my own fault for not checking both shoes in the shop & only trying one on :rolleyes:
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dee_mc

I got these Puma trainers a few weeks back and I'm living in them. So comfy and I love how they look. I got the men's ones because the ladies ones are often too narrow for my feet. https://www.elverys.ie/elverys/en/Elverys/Men/Footwear/Trainers/Puma-Court-Breaker-Derby-Men%27s-Trainer%2C-Grey/p/000000000001095544_GREY
Also got these for Summer - I have a thing about Skechers, don't normally like them at all, but love these and again they're really comfy. https://www.elverys.ie/elverys/en/Elverys/Women/Footwear/Trainers/Skechers-Goldie-Cruizers-Women%27s-Trainer%2C-White/p/000000000001097811_WHITE

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dee_mc wrote: »

I got these Puma trainers a few weeks back and I'm living in them. So comfy and I love how they look. I got the men's ones because the ladies ones are often too narrow for my feet. https://www.elverys.ie/elverys/en/Elverys/Men/Footwear/Trainers/Puma-Court-Breaker-Derby-Men%27s-Trainer%2C-Grey/p/000000000001095544_GREY
Also got these for Summer - I have a thing about Skechers, don't normally like them at all, but love these and again they're really comfy. https://www.elverys.ie/elverys/en/Elverys/Women/Footwear/Trainers/Skechers-Goldie-Cruizers-Women%27s-Trainer%2C-White/p/000000000001097811_WHITE

The sketchers kinda remind me of Gucci... you’d never think they were Skechers! :cool:

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Got these Vince Camuto suede ankle boots for an absolute bargain price.... €7.50! :eek::D

I’d say I was the first to even try them on as they were still in plastic packaging in the box.

Happy Wednesday indeed :pac:

milli milli

Ordered this jacket from Next

dee_mc

Got this wool and cashmere blend jumper in Dunnes. It's just what I've been looking for.
https://www.dunnesstores.com/p/carolyn-donnelly-the-edit-spot-sweater/7060853

SozBbz

Fellow posters - I've fallen down a very deep hole.

In my minor defence, I did recently have some good life news, which is typically when I tend to treat myself.

I'm hoping these will be a good investment and see me through a good few seasons!

https://www.mytheresa.com/euro_en/gucci-horsebit-leather-loafers-1596593.html

A slightly more practical purchase:

https://www.asos.com/sorel/sorel-nakiska-suede-slippers-in-camel/prd/20510581?colourwayid=60059883&SearchQuery=sorel%20slippers

They seem to have upped the price of these, as they were £35 about a week ago, and I got a further 20% off sale, so they worked out at £28.

I'd been eyeing up a replacement of my Ugg slippers, but they're €100, and in light of other purchases, this seemed to be a good way of winding my neck in. Now my Ugg slippers are 5 years old (bought in Oz so not sure what I paid for them exactly, but it was a lot less than €100!) and owe me nothing - I have worn them to death and while they're holding together, the heals are now quite threadbare. I have some Sorel boots already that I love, so I'm hoping these will be a worthy replacement.

Ciarrai76

I swore I wouldn't buy another pair of trainers this year, but I've been looking at these Nike ones on their site for a couple of months. They were originally about €70 and the price dropped a couple of times. When I saw there was an extra 20% off sale items I couldn't resist! They ended up being €36 and free delivery!
https://www.nike.com/ie/t/court-vision-low-shoe-TJTk8j/CI7599-600

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SozBbz wrote: »

...........

I'm hoping these will be a good investment and see me through a good few seasons!

https://www.mytheresa.com/euro_en/gucci-horsebit-leather-loafers-1596593.html.........

Fantastic, leather soled stuff can be refurbished a few times........ you could have them decades

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Bought a pair of suede chelsea boots....... I've a leather pair from the same crowd already. Not investment pieces but not too bad. I'd not spend too much on suede as I'd be afraid they'd get quite raggedy looking with advancing years.

jos28

Ordered this last from iclothing - 20% off full price, not bad.

Ciarrai76

My Nike trainers (above) arrived, but they are a bit on the big side. I'm a 6, so ordered normal size as I've ordered nikes before, but they are more like a 7 on me. It says EU40, and UK6, which seems odd as I though a 6 was an EU39? I wish it was easy to just exchange for even a 5 & 1/2. Now I'll have to return for a refund and then I won't be able to get them again at the same price I paid. So annoying. Not sure what to do. They fit ok, but definitely room, I could do with a half size smaller. The look a big long too. But I really like them so don't know what to do!?

ams

I'd return them and hold out for the next sale - maybe Black Friday although the delivery was a joke last year and only got the stuff I ordered xmas week.

Ciarrai76

Its ok, I got onto their chat feature on their website and they can actually do an exchange! I just have to send back the ones I have as normal and they are sending me out a smaller size! No problem on their part. Very good service.

Ciarrai76

I bought a pair of Vintage straight legged jeans in Penneys today. They are almost identical to the ones I got in Zara a few months ago. Really happy with them. I prefer the straight leg jeans now way more than skinny jeans, so much more comfortable!

https://www.primark.com/en-ie/all-primark-products/our-full-womens-fashion-range/womens-clothing/jeans-for-women/dark-blue-straight-leg-jeans/p/132649342

Twee.

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

I bought a pair of Vintage straight legged jeans in Penneys today. They are almost identical to the ones I got in Zara a few months ago. Really happy with them. I prefer the straight leg jeans now way more than skinny jeans, so much more comfortable!

https://www.primark.com/en-ie/all-primark-products/our-full-womens-fashion-range/womens-clothing/jeans-for-women/dark-blue-straight-leg-jeans/p/132649342

I've two pairs of these, love them!

In the most boring purchase of all time, I splashed out on a Columbia fleece for work. I do some of my work on a warehouse floor and it's been getting chilly! I think this will look smart enough with black jeans, and save my nice knitwear

https://www.asos.com/columbia/columbia-benton-springs-half-button-snap-fleece-in-black/prd/21126407?channelref=product+search&affid=25081&mk=abc&ppcadref=10000473971%7C106428291728%7Cpla-331769217295&gclid=CjwKCAjwrKr8BRB_EiwA7eFapmU4iEN0198S1A1-z8NqQJ7VhQD5lvvJqylEtqFqmJZ3X7M8NSP23hoC3_8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

And for something nice, this from Zara
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https://www.zara.com/ie/en/knit-cardigan-with-embroidery-p06427101.html?v1=63115534&v2=1549188

Twee.

On the straight leg jeans actually, I've also mostly been wearing them the last year but today I went a step further - I wore BOOTCUT FLARES today and they were so comfortable and flattering. Need more.

Not too dissimilar to these https://www.asos.com/levis/levis-725-high-rise-bootcut-jeans-in-indigo/prd/20855999?colourwayid=60094793&SearchQuery=bootcut%20jeans

Ciarrai76

Twee. wrote: »

On the straight leg jeans actually, I've also mostly been wearing them the last year but today I went a step further - I wore BOOTCUT FLARES today and they were so comfortable and flattering. Need more.

Not too dissimilar to these https://www.asos.com/levis/levis-725-high-rise-bootcut-jeans-in-indigo/prd/20855999?colourwayid=60094793&SearchQuery=bootcut%20jeans

I don't remember the last time I wore bootcut jeans. I used to be a massive fan and wore them all the time. I am not sure I will go back to them, but if I found a pair that I like I might chance them. I am finding the straight cut so comfy and the seem to suit my shape more. I have been wearing them with trainers up to now, but I have tried with some ankle boots and they look good so I am going to be able to wear them a bit differently.

Ciarrai76

My replacement Nike's arrived today (so quick!). I had changed to the white colour and I love them more than the coral! The 5 & 1/2 size is much better. I love them! NO more trainers now...I've too many! lol

Airyfairy12

Saw this dress on the Asos website, thought it looked great for a casual/professional work look and really handy to throw on in the mornings when I cant be bothered. Its also an eco friendly brand, im trying to be more eco conscious in my fashion choices although its hard, there are so few options and even less affordable ones.
Dress arrived this morning and after trying it on I was so disappointed, it's like a shapeless black bin bag with very flimsy material a string tied around the middle, its not even tied at the waist, its further up and the string is sewn right into the dress fabric so no way of adjusting it. In the photo it looks quite fitted and elegant, in real life its like something out of a magdalene laundry. Frumpy, shapeless, baggy, its also longer than shown in the picture.

https://www.asos.com/object/object-eileen-v-neck-lace-trim-mini-dress-in-black/prd/21449352?colourwayid=60167691&SearchQuery=object%20eileen

meeeeh

For those who are interested in cheaper sustainable fashion Nobody's Child is not too badly priced. I only got one dress from this brand and material was a bit light for my liking. The sizing was also a bit small on that dress. Apparently they are a bit more sustainable and they are keenly priced.

https://www.nobodyschild.com/

Edit: M&S are selling their stuff and so I think is ASOS.

LilacNails

Just ordered these new babies. Had a similar pair from Penny's got so many compliments but they were worn out in no time! These ARE an essential investment

Plus! 20% off loadsss on Arnotts

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How do I get the pic to appear rather than the link??

Twee.

Don't ask me where I think I'm going, but I nabbed a dress from H&M's The Vampire's Wife collab. I'm sure the quality will be questionable (lace looks a bit scratchy) but I just love her stuff so had to try something. Missed out on the matching cape sadly. Thinking this will be nice with my knee high boots and a fur coat. For all the socialising I'm going to do at Christmas...

Ciarrai76

I ordered this coat from Dunnes for click and collect. I spotted it instore on Sunday, but I couldn't try it on as it was blocked off due to the 'non-essential' purchases. I have wanted a black casual coat for ages and this looks nice. Hoping its ok size wise as I don't think they will do an exchange in store. They have them in a khaki green colour too which is nice, but I have too many khaki jackets/coats!

https://www.dunnesstores.com/p/padded-parka-coat/8832292?colour=Black

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Ciarrai76 wrote: »

I ordered this coat from Dunnes for click and collect. I spotted it instore on Sunday, but I couldn't try it on as it was blocked off due to the 'non-essential' purchases. I have wanted a black casual coat for ages and this looks nice. Hoping its ok size wise as I don't think they will do an exchange in store. They have them in a khaki green colour too which is nice, but I have too many khaki jackets/coats!

Sorry all - I don’t want to derail the thread..... but are the clothing areas in all Dunnes now cordoned off? I haven’t been to my local dunnes since before the lockdown, so just querying if this is now the case..

Lovely coat btw

looks really warm

Ciarrai76

SmallTeapot wrote: »

Sorry all - I don’t want to derail the thread..... but are the clothing areas in all Dunnes now cordoned off? I haven’t been to my local dunnes since before the lockdown, so just querying if this is now the case..

Lovely coat btw looks really warm

Yeah, no clothes are allowed to be purchased in in-store, but you can order online and collect in your local store.

Icsics

That coat looks fab & a great price. Dunnes clothes range have really improved & their delivery is fast

tickingclock

Dunnes have extended there returns policy up to 13th of January for online and in store purchases.
They've really upped there game. Coat looks perfect for this weather

Sir_Name

I adore those boots Lilac... reminds me of the Chloe Susannah that I love but can't contemplate buying!

I just bought this dress from ASOS - its got 20% off everything at the moment

https://www.asos.com/other-stories/other-stories-spot-print-mini-shirt-dress-in-navy/prd/21540192?colourwayid=60174751&SearchQuery=%26%20other%20stories%20dress

And this - i have something similar to this from Zara in white and i got loads of wear out of it. Hopefully the fit is good.
https://www.asos.com/collusion/collusion-padded-shoulder-mini-dress-in-sand/prd/21498656?colourwayid=60171923&SearchQuery=collusion+padded+shoulder+mini+dress+in+sand&SearchRedirect=true

I am also so drawn to this dress but can't decide whether to buy it or not!
https://threefloor.com/golden-gaze-dress/