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What I've Been Buying In November & My OOTD

This last month has just flown by & of course another month has passed where sadly this post isn't empty!!!  One day I might just surprise you & also the hubby who I fear my faint with the shock (I've smelling salts in the cupboard ready, now I just need to work on the non-spending bit!!).

So what have I been buying....well there's a bit of a theme going on & that's both in the colour & item of clothing.

I'd seen this first top on the Zara website & had quickly skimmed past it wondering who on earth would buy it & of course polishing my halo in the process.  Fast forward to stepping into Zara one day & my eyes were instantly drawn to said top out of intrigue, which led to a quick try on in the changing room, which naturally led to a quick purchase :-0  It really is a stunning top & one I've already worn for my girls day out in London the other week.  So in answer to my initial question the mad fool is me!!  But seriously you should try this on as it's stunning.






As I've mentioned in previous posts I love this light shade of grey so when Mango were having one of their 30% discount weekends as soon as I spotted this shirt it was a done deal.  Again for me it's the little bit of detailing on the shoulders & also the slight texture to the fabric which make this shirt something so easy to style.  I just feel it turns a simple pair of jeans & boots into something that bit more special.






Now I'd been on the hunt for a bit of camouflage to add to my wardrobe, so when I spotted this camo sweatshirt (which was £16.99 in store & not the £39.99 as on their website!) it was a no brainer.  I've already worn it a couple of times & I can't wait to team it with some leopard print for a spot of pattern clashing.






More grey with this next purchase too - a simple long sleeved thrown on checked dress, which I've already worn under a tuxedo jacket & with a biker jacket for a more casual vibe.  Just one of those dresses you can throw on & go!






Of course it wouldn't be monthly confession without a jacket purchase & I just couldn't resist this stunning navy blazer, which having recently sold a few of my beloved jackets helped fill a gap in the wardrobe ;-)






And finally as soon as I saw this motif sweatshirt I just had to buy it as my 5 year old nephew & I have a saying that we're going to 'rock the world' so I knew I had to get this to wear with him!






So that's my last monthly confession for this year, if I say so myself my December purchase list (or lack of!) is looking pretty good *polishes halo* although of course the fact I've had a birthday & it's Christmas Day tomorrow may have helped!!  Although that's before I even start shopping the sales......but seriously it's when the goods arrive right not when you click the button?!!!

Finally here's my outfit for Christmas Eve - a mad morning of cramming in some exercises (to try & offset the amount of chocolate I've already eaten!), preparing vegetables for the big day tomorrow & getting ready for tonight.  Plus at some point we're also hoping to walk to the next village for a Christmas Eve drink (although as usual I'm thinking we've underestimated just how long everything is going to take us!).  Then it will be time to get the turkey on, before meeting friends at the village club for carols & drinks & finishing with everyone back to ours for turkey sandwiches, gluhwein & toasted chestnuts on the fire & seeing Christmas morning in together.




Jacket - Zara
Shirt - Boden
Sweatshirt - Boden
Jeans - Zara
Boots - Zapita


Stripes & Hot Pink


Jacket - Zara £69.99
Sweatshirt - Boden £25
Boots - Zapita £169


So how about you, what are you up to for Christmas Eve?  Apart from putting out the stocking & leaving supplies for Santa do you have any family traditions?  We started the tradition of cooking the turkey Christmas Eve a couple of years ago with turkey sandwiches on the night as a new tradition, as even though our son is growing up I think it's still lovely to have new family traditions that will last a lifetime.

Happy Christmas Eve everyone, have an amazing day.......Santa's coming tonight whoop whoop!!!!

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9 comments

  1. Have a wonderful Christmas, Jane - you deserve it for keeping all those shops afloat... Ably abetted by your loyal readers.
    I'm working this morning - my boss is a slave driver but I married him anyway. Then quiet dinner with friends and family tonight. Have a wonderful time, everyone!

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    1. Lol, have a suitable fabulous Christmas & I hope your boss let you off early ;-)
      Jane xx

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  2. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas, Jane! Tonight we're attending the candlelight Christmas Eve service at church, then it will be dinner afterwards, and off to bed for the kiddos so that Santa can visit. We'll open gifts on Christmas morning and then have our turkey dinner later in the day. Hope you all have a very special day! :)

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    1. Aww & to you & your family Melissa, enjoy the special time & all the wonderful new memories....I don't think I'm going to sleep tonight as I'm so excited!!!
      Jane xx

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  3. Your denim is perfection! And love the plaid dress as well :)

    xo,
    miranda

    thechicstreet.com

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    1. Thanks Miranda, have a fabulous Christmas :-)
      Jane xx

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  4. Sounds perfect Kareema & fingers crossed your hubby doesn't get called out tomorrow! Have a truly fantastic Christmas :-)
    Jane xx

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  5. Your Christmas Eve sound hectic, mine was busy at home cooking and preparing for today. An early night was had by all as we knew our little man would be up super early! You look fabulous, Jane. Lynne xx

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    1. It was busy Lynne but lovely too & we've got a few lovely quiet days planned to recover. Hope you weren't woken too early, although that's part of the fun of Christmas & not having work isn't it?!
      Jane xx

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