Hi there! Last year, oh gosh, it feels so weird saying that now because it feels like it’s just the beginning of 2014, anyway, I went Boxing Day shopping, just like every single year. This year, instead of going to the outlets, we went to the local mall and shopped our little hearts out at H&M.
Since its arrival at the mall, it’s been a popular shopping
destination for us. What made it even better was the deal that was going on:
buy one sale item, get the other free. Also, the first 300 customers had the
chance to win up to $300, but we missed that, unfortunately. When we went, it
was really dark outside, like it was just dawn, not seven in the morning, so I
was pretty surprised by how packed the store was at the time of day. I guess
that’s what shopping does to all of us. Keep reading to see what I got!
As you might’ve already seen in last week’s Style Diary,
I got this absolutely amazing fuzzy blue sweater that happens to be pretty long
as well, so I can wear it with leggings. At first, I thought it was going to be
itchy, but when I touched it, oh my gosh, it was a match made in heaven.
I also got this gorgeous structured jacket that was intended
for my grandma, but it didn’t fit her and there was a no-exchange and no-refund
policy on these items, so I got to keep it. I really don’t know how I’m going
to wear it because it makes me look like I’m a lot older than I am and it’s way
too formal for any occasion that I would have to go to, but I’m going to figure
out a way to do so (sooner or later).
I have a thing for leather jackets and I also have a thing
for varsity jackets. I own a bunch of leather ones, but have never gotten a
varsity one before, so when I saw that this burgundy (but closer to plum) one
with a faint leopard print and faux leather sleeves on sale, I immediately
grabbed it. I’m obsessed.
Do any of you remember what Taylor Swift wore to the Roberto
Cavalli show back then? Well, I do and this sheer lace blouse reminded me of
what she wore, so I got that, as well.
I seem to be going through a mini growth spurt of some sort
because suddenly my jeans don’t fit properly and when I poke my side, it’s
bone, not fat, so I don’t think it’s
because of my diet or exercise habits. Hopefully. But it might also have to do
with how most of my jeans are kids’ jeans, but let’s keep that a secret between
us.
Because I needed new jeans, I got two pairs: a black one and
a blue one. Yeah, I kind of love them. Unfortunately, they're both in the wash right now, so I can't exactly show you...
The last thing I got from H&M was this Burberry-esque
scarf. Well, at least it reminded me of Burberry, but thank goodness it’s not a
full-on copycat. If you see this scarf at your H&M and it’s on sale, GET IT
because it’s so ridiculously soft and can double as a blanket if you’re cold.
Just like the Burberry ones...
Since it’s really cold outside now, it’s hard to not freeze
on my way to the gym, so I finally got myself some yoga pants. Yes, they’re a
bit… in-your-face, but they were the cheapest ones at Victoria’s Secret PINK
and they’re pretty, so I got them. One thing though – they are so freaking
long. Or am I just short? I might just have to admit that it’s the latter.
Humph.
I also got some canvases, but that’s just a bit boring and
weird to show on Style Generis,
right? Aw well, who cares, I got two canvases from Michael’s. One of them is
for a painting I want to do for my room and the other’s for my parents’
anniversary gift. Let’s hope that these work out.
Did you go Boxing Day shopping? If so, what’d you get? Even
if there isn’t Boxing Day where you live, did you pick up anything in the
post-Christmas sales? Leave your comments below!
Thanks for reading!
- J
I can feel the warmth and "fuzziness" just looking at the pictures!
ReplyDeleteIf you can feel that fuzziness just looking at the pictures, imagine how it would feel in real life... (Hint: 10x more awesome, I actually feel like the Cookie Monster in it, which is a good thing.) - J
DeleteThat sheer lace peplum blouse is beautiful. I love the colourful print/weave of the H&M top in the fourth and fifth photos. Those Victoria's Secret PINK yoga pants look super-comfy. Now that it's Spring and the weather is gorgeous the shopping at Victoria's Secret is looking even more attractive. I just came home with a shopping haul from ther and blogged about it.
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I'm pretty in love with everything I got, to be completely honest. :P I'm so happy that it's spring now because pretty much everything in the stores just draws you in, you know? - J
DeleteI like the jumper.
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Thanks Tanya! x
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