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To ask what you're getting yourself in the sales?

141 replies

drspouse · 27/12/2018 10:23

I don't need anything but as usual there are things I asked for for Christmas that I didn't get. So I'm wondering whether to indulge myself...

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afrikat · 27/12/2018 14:02

I've bought the kids 3 sets of PJs each from White Company.

I really don't need anything else but on the look out anyway

wrenika · 27/12/2018 14:06

I'm boring...I bought myself a nice fjallraven lunch cooler and a notebook. That's it!

GVmama · 27/12/2018 14:06

I treated myself to a Coach purse, still not cheap at half price but it should last for years so price per use should be low Smile

JingsMahBucket · 27/12/2018 14:10

@Isth oooh where are you looking for your wedding bands? I didn’t even think of that.

nicoala1 · 27/12/2018 14:32

Delighted for you all who got the bargains they want.

As for me, I am not a miserable old sod, but I don't need anything urgently at the minute, so I won't bother looking at anything really.

Actually need to do a big clear out first, and then maybe I'll be in a better frame of mind to think of something nice for myself.

BadlyAgedMemes · 27/12/2018 14:34

A bit boring, but we ordered a new mattress. It was what we'd been looking to do anyway, and they had a one day sale yesterday, so seemed like a good time to go for it.

Otherwise I'm not really going out to get anything.

Bubba1234 · 27/12/2018 14:39

Some work clothes from Vera moda
A coat from h @ m
Don’t need any of these but I have very little workwear and I work full time so I don’t know why I’m afraid of parting with the cash.

HolgerLowCarbingLoser · 27/12/2018 14:47

A mattress is a brilliant buy. A good night’s sleep is priceless.

Theoryofmould · 27/12/2018 14:54

I've bought one of those Boots no7 lift and luminate kits, less than half price. My skin looks hag like at the moment and I always use a mix of random face products. So I decided to get myself the entire range in the hope I will look less hag like in February Grin

ShadyLady53 · 27/12/2018 14:57

So far a tunic with cashmere from Fat Face that I already have in another colour and wear loads, two pairs of block heel shoes from M&S that I’d previously admired and a Roomba.

MaryShelley1818 · 27/12/2018 15:00

We bought:
Cream Metal Superkingsize bed frame
Mattress
Pillows
Duvet
New Bedding Sets

Bed for DS
Mattress
Pillow duvet
Bedding Sets

Photo frames
Bathroom stuff

Then I bought 3 tops and 2 pairs of Ballerina pumps from Debenhams
Tops, skirts and dresses from Next
4 books and a Disney ornament from Amazon

I only spent about £100 of my money, some Christmas gift money and the rest of it was purchased with money we got for our Wedding a few weeks ago.

laurG · 27/12/2018 15:03

Half of jojo maman baby!

CaptainMarvelDanvers · 27/12/2018 15:09

I bought three sets of boots for different occasions - smart, casual and walking.

I also bought some bras from Debenhams. Honestly it’s stuff that I should have bought months ago but I’ve been a bit skint.

I bought everything online.

SuperstarDJ · 27/12/2018 16:06

2 coats from JoJo for DDs
A washing machine from Curry’s
Shampoo, conditioner & hair oil from Feel Unique
A shirt dress from Warehouse
Clothes & bag from Hush (won’t be keeping all of it when it arrives)
Some clothes from Boden for DDs
Some clothes from Lily & Sid for DDs
Jeans and a pair of shoes from M&S
Pair of boots for DD
Geox high-tops for DD

Not all of the above have arrived yet and it seems like loads now that I’ve written it down Blush

Ordered and already sent back:

Clothes from Gap for DD (terrible sizing)
Multiple jeans from Boden

Was going to order a dress for myself but after seeing the above maybe not!

OrangeJellySpread · 27/12/2018 16:17

A nice vase of artificial flowers that we have eyed for months in store from John Lewis. It's discounted by 40 pounds now!

Peridot1 · 27/12/2018 16:21

A side table for between some new chairs
Some new silver placemats and a silver table runner

Then I went to Sainsbury’s this morning for bread and a new mop and ended up buying a new kettle, toaster and sandwich maker!

I want to lose weight before I buy any clothes but I am contemplating a new handbag.

Roomba · 27/12/2018 16:23

Nothing, I'm sooo skint after spending far more than I meant to on my DSs for Christmas. I do it every time despite promising myself I won't this year...

puzzledlady · 27/12/2018 16:26

i have bought the children's winter clothing for next year, some presents and also new bedding. I think i might have also bought a set of plates and bowls for christmas next year. 70% off.

drspouse · 27/12/2018 17:25

Oh has anyone spotted any nice (preferably enamel) kids plates and bowls? We are breakage central.

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ohtheholidays · 27/12/2018 17:44

I'm going to buy myself some new PJ's,a pair of long black boots and a pair of long brown boots,some new knickers,some dresses,some skirts and tops(cardigans,blouses and jumpers)to go with the skirts and I need to buy 3 new beds and mattresses,duvets and pillows for 3 of our DC and I also want to buy a new cooker,microwave,fridge freezer and fire place for our home.

So not to much shock] Blush

OvO · 27/12/2018 17:48

I bought myself a Harry Potter cauldron soup mug tin spoon.

Because who doesn’t need that?!

Xmas Grin
OvO · 27/12/2018 17:48

*with spoon. I have fat fingers and can’t type.

HolgerLowCarbingLoser · 27/12/2018 17:49

@drspouce can’t say for certain but I think I saw something at Joules? This was before Christmas though so don’t know if it’s in the sale.

Perch · 27/12/2018 17:56

@drspouce i saw some melamine things in the emma bridgewater sale but it was a very quick look...

isseywithcats · 27/12/2018 18:00

didnt go to the sales spent my money on two tickets to see Ozzy Osbourne next march at Manchester Arena bargain

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