Hey there, Cath!

Cath Kidston is coming to Newbury next week and I'm super-excited!

On Saturday, to celebrate the opening of their latest store in Newbury, Cath Kidston brought their caravan to the Parkway shopping centre. I wish I'd had my camera because it was so adorable, both on the inside and out. I was also lucky enough to get a discount card for the new store, but not a temporary tattoo as advertised on Facebook (*sadface). Without there being a sale on, I actually managed to get some Cath Kidston items that I could afford, in fact, I got two. I don't know if it's because of the 'Tour' but I'm really pleased with my buys and the prices they came to. I adore Cath Kidston and I'm looking forward to having a proper browse of the new shop next weekend, I am a little sad to miss the opening on Thursday though as they're giving away limited edition Newbury badges like the one above.

You can find out more about Cath Kidston 'On the Road' on the Cath Kidston website.

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I haven't been able to treat myself guilt-free in what feels like an age, even though it's not been that long, so it was nice to buy something that I wanted rather than needed especially when it came in such a pretty bag.




Birdcage Umbrella, £10
I love this style of umbrella and have been in need of a new umbrella for a while, with so much drizzle and the likelihood of more, I think this is pretty sensible. I think it might be a kids one but I'm pretty little, plus it's in one of my favourite Cath Kidston patterns. ♥



Recycled All Wool Rug, £20
I'm hoping we won't be moving from our tiny flat for a little while so my next project is to 'cosy up' our bedroom as it hasn't really got much personality and we've mainly only paid attention to our kitchen-lounge. This rug is so warm but would be good for sitting on too. It's been so cold recently so having the extra layer is really nice/makes me a bit of a granny.


For spending over £30, I got these free gifts, I'm not usually a sucker for a free gift, but I think these are pretty good. You can never have too many keyrings.



I think Doll appreciates the new rug, although she did attempt to rip it up just after these were taken...

Hearts, florals etc.

It's been a little while since I've done one of these kind of posts, not to mention a first for actually having Topshop to thank for it as I seem to have unintentionally only bought things from Topshop recently - they do have a sale on after all.

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First up, are these two pretty dresses, I was sad about having to return the white one as it was such a bargain at just £10, but it was just too big. I adore the floral one though, covered in daffodils, lovely for summer, and such a flattering length - it was also only £10, marked down from £40 in the sale.



I also got this cute necklace, which actually wasn't in the sale for just £4, which I thought was really reasonable for Topshop. I know it's just costume jewellery but I think it so sweet and sits so nicely when wearing it.


It's actually been well over two years since I last ordered something online from Topshop, I think it's the high P&P that puts me off, but I might take more time to scout out bargains in the sale now.
Last of my Topshop purchases, was that heart dress ♥, in the sale marked down from £40 to £20. I've seen this beaut everywhere and I knew I wanted it. Now I have it I know I never would have paid £40 for it as the material doesn't really deserve such a high price-tag, there isn't even an underskirt/slip. I'm already thinking of occasions this will come up trumps for as although I own a lot of dresses I don't have any like this. I actually sent the one I'm wearing in the photos back as it was a little big, luckily the size down was still in stock, and funnily enough arrived yesterday. I opted for the 'tall' version as I know Topshop tends to cater to those leggier than myself, and I knew I wanted it a slightly longer length anyway.




Last, but not least, and kind of unrelated, I wanted to show you the neat, vintage National Geographics magazines I picked up from Newbury YMCA last weekend. I know my sister will appreciate a flick through them as she's currently subscribed but I got them for the pretty advertisements. There are so many more left at the shop, I might have another look, there were a lot of neat camera ads to look at.


Have you picked up any sales bargains lately? They seem to be relentless, not to mention everywhere, quite the treat for a thrifty lady such as myself.