overthehildablog@gmail.com

Over The Hilda

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Lifestyle & Leisure
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Style & Beauty
  • Rants & Random Thoughts

Are you sale savvy or sale foolish?

0
Hilda
Saturday, 07 January 2017 / Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty

Are you sale savvy or sale foolish?

You either love or loathe sales shopping and I am a member of the former category. I love a good bargain and I am easily lured in by the SALE sign. And this year I didn’t have to wait until after Christmas to bag incredible bargains. The general advice is to buy classics that fit into your wardrobe and not to be sucked in by trends, but I am afraid I don’t follow any rules like that. If I like it and it fits I buy it!

My haul began back in November with a trip to Dundrum Shopping Centre, where I purchased a dress in House of Fraser. I wore this peacock print shift dress from the Biba label several times over the Christmas period and the added bonus for me was that it was part of their Black Friday sale so it was a bargain with its 20% reduction. I don’t recommend you wear it if you are cooking, as you are likely to dip the lovely bell sleeves in the gravy as I did.  On the plus side, it was perfect for hiding the extra few pounds that many (me included) inevitably gain during the holiday season! While that particular dress seems to be sold out, there are others of a similar style, now at 50% discount.

hilda-peacock-biba-dress

My next sales purchase was also made before Christmas at Kildare Village in Gerard Darel, where I bought this really warm houndstooth print coat reduced by 50%.  I paid €159 for a coat that would normally retail around €500.  This was GG’s present to me which I bought for myself! Needless to say, I was delighted with his choice and I have had plenty of opportunity to wear it during the recent cold spell. Below, I have teamed it with a lovely sweater dress from the Irish label Magee (a mix of wool and cashmere and not a bit itchy), pink leather gloves bought years ago in Marks and Spencer and boots from the stylist daughter’s collaboration with Buffalo Shoelab (www.weareshoelab.com). The boots were a birthday present from two of my good friends, who knew I found the rose gold pair that I bought extremely comfortable, so they treated me to a pair of the ‘Suzi Qs’ in black suede.

hilda-coat

hilda-black-dress

I indulged in a little post-Christmas shopping in one of my favourite shops in Malahide which goes by the name of Ology. I have written about the eclectic mix of fashion and soft furnishings, lighting and furniture before. If you are in the area, it is worth a visit as they stock several unusual labels you won’t find anywhere else in Ireland.  I had been given a voucher as a birthday present and was eager to spend it when there were such good bargains, I had tried on this ’70s vibe top with big sleeves earlier in December, but had resisted. Imagine my delight when I discovered it was discounted by about 40%. Just in case some of you believe that I should not be wearing a trend I wore over forty years ago, my excuse is I had no money to buy gear like this in the ’70s, so I am indulging now! Ok? This would also loook great with skinny jeans.

hilda-multicolour-top

My final purchase was made in Brown Thomas in the Whistles Department where I fell in love with this cosy striped knit, perfect for wearing over these black Zara jeggings or even blue skinny jeans. I am a fan of the jumper that is a little longer at the back and as this was half price, it was too good a bargain to leave behind.

hilda-jumper

I am delighted with my purchases and have worn both the coat and dress on several occasions already. I feel that at this stage of my life, I am a seasoned sales shopper and make fewer rash decisions.

However, sometimes when I get home following a day’s shopping, I find that what looked good in the shop looks totally different when I get it home. And I mean different in a bad way.  So what do I do, I head straight back and get my money back. And do you know what, that feels good too!

 

 

Tagged under: Biba, Brown Thomas, coat, coats, Enjoy Malahide, fashion, fashion over 50, Gerard Darel, House of Fraser, Kildare Village, Magee, Ology, Sales, shopping, Whistles, Zara

What you can read next

Wrinkles, wrinkles everywhere and not a cure in sight!
The Coffee Fix
Drink Lemon, Water and Ginger to stay Healthy

2 Comments to “ Are you sale savvy or sale foolish?”

  1. jodie filogomo says :Reply
    January 8, 2017 at 6:47 pm

    I’m with you Hilda—I’m totally lured by a great sale. It just feels so good to find items at a discount!!
    In fact, it may be foolish to buy them just because they are on sale, but I have to admit, I’ve rarely had remorse for a sale item like I have a full price item.
    All of your pieces are fabulous! I’m especially loving the dress!!
    jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      March 12, 2017 at 11:41 am

      Thanks Jodie..I keep forgetting to look at my comments…novice blogger

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Sign up here to receive updates straight to your mailbox
Loading

DELIGHTED TO BE IN THE TOP 15!

Fashion Over 50

overthehilda

overthehilda
Instagram post 17983770928858338 Instagram post 17983770928858338
Denim....but not jeans! This was our March challen Denim....but not jeans! This was our March challenge for 'Style Not Age'. Ok I cheated and did double denim. But nothing else looked right on me with the oversized jacket. Borrowed sunnies from @courtneysmithstyle who also took the pic. I decided that oversized denim was not for me so back to @primark with it. 
Good to experiment though and not get stuck in a rut!
Check out my friends @mummabstylish @isthismutton @annasislandstyle and @thestylesplash who have showcased lovely denim pieces.

#denimjacket 
#over50style 
#instagramover50 
#agelessstyle
 #styleinspo
 #stylenotage
 #casualoutfit 
#doubledenim 
#bevisible 
#over60style 
#thisis66
#overthehilda
#nevertooold
@irelandseyeknitwear launch Solstice Collection @irelandseyeknitwear launch Solstice Collection
Happy St Patrick's Day from Berlin.🤣 Really ne Happy St Patrick's Day from Berlin.🤣
 Really needed my faux fur @primark coat. The sun is shining but still cold. Berlin is fascinating and beautiful too. Having a ball on #presstrip @travel_department. Cannot wait to write about it on the blog. 

#greencoat
#citybreaks
#loveberlin
#guidedtravel 
#over50style 
#over60style 
#agelessstyle 
#visitberlin 
#irishtravelblogger 
#hatlover
Instagram post 17982069628991711 Instagram post 17982069628991711
Instagram post 18260628703183123 Instagram post 18260628703183123
Instagram post 18005894638538387 Instagram post 18005894638538387
'Buttoned up' is the challenge that Gail set The S 'Buttoned up' is the challenge that Gail set The Style Not Age gang this week. I found this Zara jacket in the back of my wardrobe. Seldom worn as a jacket, it works much better buttoned up and wearing nothing underneath. So thanks Gail.
Do pop over to the blog and check out my friends' wonderful looks.

#shoppedmywardrobe #stylishatanyage #stylenotage #over60style #agelessstyle 
#jacketlove #buttonedup #bluejeans
#over50style #casualoutfit #instagramover50 #styleinspo #bestylish
I love shopping. I mean actually visiting shops as I love shopping. I mean actually visiting shops as online is not my jam. I have to feel the material and try the garment on. Sometimes (well rarely) I buy it online after I go home and think about it.  Usually I just buy it. Who else is with me on this? 

Coat @selectedireland 
Boots @ficoboutiquedublin 
Bag @studio124dublin 
Scarf @zara 
Hat @primark

#over60style #agelessstyle #stylishatanyage #styleinspo
#fashionforall #nevertooold #instagramover50 #wearwhatyoulike
#bestylish #bootlove #followunder10k
A few hours in Dublin with @courtneysmithstyle and A few hours in Dublin with @courtneysmithstyle and Bodhi. Wearing @selectedireland coat, boots @ficoboutiquedublin and hat @primark, scarf @zara
Instagram post 17982930583925650 Instagram post 17982930583925650
Celebrated St Brigid's Day with @irelandseyeknitwe Celebrated St Brigid's Day with @irelandseyeknitwear yesterday. Their new Solstice collection (launching in March) is colourful, vibrant and contemporary, but still rooted in tradition. Check out stories for more pics.
Pic @kieranharnett

Wearing my cosy @selectedireland coat

#irelandseyeknitwear
#irishdesign
#sustainablefashion
#knitwear
#over60style
#stylishatanyage
#instagramover60
#irishknitwear
#bevisible
Load More… Follow on Instagram
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Style & Beauty
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Lifestyle & Leisure
  • Rants & Random Thoughts

Recent Posts

  • Denim jacket Penneys

    ‘Denim But Not Jeans’ with Style Not Age

    The challenge of Denim for our March ‘Sty...
  • Ireland's Eye Knitwear

    IrelandsEye Knitwear Wows with Solstice Collection

    I recently had the pleasure of visiting Ireland...
  • view of Lisbon

    Top Tips for Visiting Lisbon

    Heading off to Berlin soon with Travel Departme...

OVER THE HILDA

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Lifestyle & Leisure
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Style & Beauty
  • Rants & Random Thoughts

Copyright © 2021 overthehilda.ie | web by cloud nine

TOP
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT