I'll PM you the link after this, Elle.
Jon, my concerns are more to do with FB data collecting. I've already capitulated to the fact Google knows everything about me (though they're currently convinced I'm expecting and planning a wedding
) I'd like to keep FB out of my business if at all possible. I think I can live with insta if I use it in a browser only, log in and out each use and I have plenty of ad blockers and anti tracking software installed to tackle the worst of it. I'm not interested in following actual people either (sorry to anyone hoping for a follow) just more of an elaborate way of keeping track of actual smaller brands with no real budget for a cohesive online media presence.
Ok, I have very little in the way of pics as the bulk of my bargains came from La Perla where everything was 75% the outlet price. I got some lovely bras, a few matching bottoms, a nude bodysuit with integrated bra, a really simple black swimsuit with on display chrome underwire which sounds a trainwreck but is actually very nice and gives actual shape instead of making boobs disappear into nothingness, a lovely black silk camisole top that's cut ridiculously beautifully, not suitable for wearing outside the house though and a silk camisole dress that could probably work from a beach to dinner sort of situation but I'll mostly be using it as sleepwear.
Then found attached sandals (crappy pic unfortunately, they're far less shiny and a lovely deep colour, the heel also has a more pronounced sculptural/geometric feel) at Mulberry which had already been marked down several times to 70€ and then had an extra 20% off. Had been on the lookout for heels for summer as most of mine are either too big now (my feet shrunk when I turned 30
I'm down about two sizes now) or they have ankle straps that don't look that great anymore since slimming down. Might still lookout for some simple black heels but this colour is surprisingly versatile and matches my new Staud bag almost exactly. Never really been a fan of the matchy matchy look but these both feel contemporary enough to not feel old fashioned. Think I'll wear them mostly under trousers though, my skirts tend to be very short or very long, flat feels a better fit for those.
The sales lady might be a lurker as she immediately started asking after my Staud bag and my (Joseph) coat and then was suggesting it was all the rage to be wearing socks in high heeled sandals
Granted looking at the weather it'll be a while before I actually get to wear them so who knows I might be clicking on some glittery socks soon too 🙈
And for Bani's pleasure, did get seduced by lovely thick cream linen coat at Burberry, thankfully came to senses quickly to remember that Burberry trenches look crap on me, I really need to stop trying double breasted fits and that length is just awful on me. For a change it was actually a touch snug, granted it was a size 4 but it made me look more like a 14.
Anyhow, La Perla now has my email address and will be alerting me of any future crazy sales. That might actually make the trip worthwhile to me since my bra drawer remains rather empty despite new purchases, they do seem to fit me better than any other brands I've tried but their prices are insane. Even with the amazing discount they're still not cheap cheap.