Sunday, 21 February 2010

Manchester leftovers

Ok so maybe leftovers isn't the best word considering there is Valentino involved, but here are my non-vintage Manchester purchases, that also happen to be accessories.
I see a definite colour palette developing in my buying; I seem to be moving away from turquoise and heading to lilac. I think it started with my Luella birthday buys and trying to get things that go with them but now I just head for the purple.
These shoes are by KG. They're looking a little on the blue side in the photos, but the second one is probably closest to the reality.
Suede (or even better, suede effect) court shoes seem to be a weakness of mine, and these ones have such a fabulous heel! It gives them a ladylike but arty feel. Bought at Selfridges.
At Dorothy Perkins I found the cream snood I bought in November in deep blue at the lovely price of £3 and also stocked up on some socks.
In H&M there was another £3 bargain in this belt which I'd regretted not getting in Birmingham. It has a subtle faux snakeskin pattern.
Occasionally you just see an item and it's love at first sight, and this was one of them. It's the kind of item you don't want to put down and even though you may have more shopping ahead in the day you know you won't see anything you like better because it's so beautiful.
Emma took me too T K Maxx in search of sports wear but of course I got a little sidetracked and found this Valentino gorgeousness.
Hello lilac again, I'm so looking forward to wearing it.

I think Manchester's quickly turning into one of my favourite, if not the very favourite, places to shop.. where do you like going for your retail therapy?

12 comments:

Jetleyface said...

those KG shoes are really beautiful, plus i love selfridges even though i can rarley afford much in there

Leia said...

I love all your finds, especially the scarf! I always end up going to Oxford Street because it's so close to where I live, but I always regret it because it's always soooo crowded.

Anonymous said...

I absolutely adore those shoes!

The Tote Trove said...

Those shoes are to die for; the heels are incredible! To answer the retail therapy question, I'm from the US, so I like to shop in Macy's, JC Penney's, Kohl's, Target, and Marshalls. Basically, anywhere cool stuff and bargains can be found :)

Haute World said...

Fabulous buys! I adore the heels on those shoes and the scarf is simply gorgeous!

Couture Carrie said...

Those shoes are amazing, darling!

I go to shopbop and theOutnet for my retail therapy :)

xoxox,
CC

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Amazing pumps!


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Sherin said...

I love those shoes so much!! Everyone should own blue courts! I also love the heels on it!!!

Pearl Westwood said...

Oh so those are the shoes! They are amazing, i have to agree - that heel!!!!
I like to shop anywhere in the world ha ha, of course Manchester as there's always something new, but second to that has to be Cairo Bazaar in Egypt. I love it, I have had shop owners go out and get me a drink as I can sit and haggle all day, x

Karen Morales said...

those shoes are AMAZING

mispapelicos said...

Hello my dear Florrie. I also feel that blue is in the air. Love the blue shoes so much.
Miss you!!!
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Reddest Roar said...

I'm laughing at the image of Pearl haggling! I love KG's shoes at the moment - unfortunately since moving to Manchester I haven't had the cash to go shopping. But from what I can tell, it's ace!

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