15 Dec 2010

Early Christmas Presents

Wearing - Marks & Spencer orange lambswool jumper, Uniqlo shirt, Method pea coat,
 Gap chinos, vintage tan leather gloves
 A closer look at the hand warmers

My mum never really knows what to get me for Christmas, I mean you can't go wrong with boxers/socks and chocolates but anything past that and she's right stumped. So she gave me £20 to get what ever I wanted and I totally exceeded mine and her expectations.

First up was the orange Marks and Spencer woolly jumper which I got for £10. Marks are having a Christmas offer each week, selling something with two thirds off the RRP, I had to queue up for about 10 minutes but it was well worth it. Lambswool = warmth and comfort.

Next up I managed to get these vintage tan leather gloves for £7 in Blue Rinse, Manchester. I had planned on getting some from either Tkmaxx or Marks but these are miles better than any I have seen. Especially for the price, I'm sure I saw some like this by Dents for £80 last year. So £3 chance when on some soap from the German Markets on Kings Street in Manchester; here's some pics from my visit -

Pretty snazzy set up in Retro Rehab

My friend Kate works in a fancy dress shop, I think she suits it down to the ground. She's a good'en.
Docs, the weather demands them.
These days I have no head. Outfit, as before and Velour shirt, Marks & Spencer tartan scarf, 
Camper shoes
Coffee, Hollie demands them.
Wooden bears at the German Christmas market, I expect no less.
 Last photo of the day, only just realised the cheeky advertising in the middle.

All images by me.

17 comments:

  1. Why do moms always buy underwear and socks for christmas? I hope I don't ever start doing that! what a steal on the gloves!

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  2. Good friends, a beautiful girlfriend and a dapper jacket - winter survival covered!

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  3. The gloves are gorgeous.

    Docs are one of the best shoes ever in shoe history. Docs spit at heels.

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  4. The gloves are gorgeous! Also, love that pea coat. x

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  5. I got most of the things on my Christmas wishlist as well. Hoorah early presents!

    I second SabinePsynopsis.

    Arianne from A + B in the Sea

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  6. great buys.. you got value for your money.

    nouveauskin.blogspot.com

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  7. Oh dear those gloves are exquisite!

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  8. loove the gloves. I just got a pair of black leather gloves for christmas too, also from my mother, but she decided to give them to me early since it's been so BITTERLY cold around here recently!!

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  9. For just £20, those buys are amazing!

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  10. amazing white boots !

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  11. Fantastic gloves. Vintage leather is always so butter soft too - what a great gift. xx

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  12. Those gloves are delicious. I've been on the look out, but fear I've left it too late.

    I tried a friend's Topman pair, but the warmth provided was on par with cling film.

    Le Sigh.

    Looking great, but you don't need me telling you that! Keep this good thing going, and happy Christmas Mat!

    -Stephen www.stitchesfabricandsoul.com

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  13. Ahhh so many lovely things to comment on...
    Those amazing gloves, hollie's amazing orange dress and gorgeous new hair (i missed that!), and your docs. I love 'em but was dithering over a new old pair b/c the hubs said I may be getting a little old for them...pfffft ragin!! docs are classics, right?!
    x

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  14. love this post! especially the first and the last photo!

    xx, Sabinna and David

    http://broken-cookies.blogspot.com

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  15. Wowza Matt! I am thoroughly impressed! Those are some gorgeous finds and for under 20 quid! Shucks, you're a serious pro and finding good deals. The outfit is gorgeous. I love the first photo. xx

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  16. This is such a great mammoth post!!! I love your outift, the gloves are ace and the jumper is such a nice shade! I laughed out loud when I saw myself, thanks for the lovely introduction! Hollie looks gorge, some fab photography Mat! Merry christmas!! x x x

    http://katealexandramcleish.blogspot.com

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  17. love that red sweater-lipstick - blush look. perfectly matching color - so cute!

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