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To ask what you're treating yourself to this weekend ?

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stevalnamechanger · 31/01/2021 18:37

Just that really !

Lockdown has got me pretty down and as it's payday weekend I wanted to ask what small things you're treating yourselves too .... I'm also missing a Saturday mooching & shopping ☹️

So far my list is ;

Mumsnet recommended Origins Ginger Fizz bath float www.marksandspencer.com/ginger-float-cream-bubble-bath-500ml/p/hbp60151640

Pomegranate Candle from a small company in my area that just launched www.celonalondon.com/

Also got my eye on some Panzers cookies panzers.co.uk/bakery/panzers-valentines-linzer-biscuits/

Inspire me !!! Bath products !! Brownies in a box . What are you buying?

Lighthearted fun please. Yes I know we are in a pandemic.

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Onedropbeat · 04/02/2021 19:11

I’m spending a fortune this February

Sweaty Betty running gear
New road running trainers
Headphones to go with it
Also some roller skates Grin 🛼

chillibeansauce · 04/02/2021 19:30

They sent an initial preview via email and it was dreadful. Gym leggings and black shapeless tops, I responded asking if they had actually read what I'd written. Wasn't too hopeful when the box arrived today but got three really nice tops and two jeans (I did say I wanted jeans) in different styles to what I'd normally wear. I'm keeping all three tops and one pair of jeans. Next time I might get adventurous and request dresses !

lockdownalli · 04/02/2021 19:31

Have you calculated whether it's worth keeping the jeans to get the 20% discount for keeping all five pieces?

UselessYoke · 04/02/2021 19:55

How does stitch fix work @chillibeansauce @lockdownalli

lockdownalli · 04/02/2021 20:21

So, you go to the website (use the link then you get £15 off) and give them chapter and verse about you (age/size/job type/proportions) and about what you like and don't like (like knee length dresses, skinny jeans, tunic style tops, blue black and grey, woolly jumpers and joggers, tailored suit) Don't like sleeveles tops, polyester, green or white, anything assymetric, maxis, never wear skirts, whatever it is.

You set your price range for each type of item, so if you are happy to spend £££ on handbags but only £ on trousers and ££ on dresses you set it like that.

You can choose which groups to eliminate if you want, so I don't have shoes because my feet are really wide, or you can say no jewelry or no jeans. whatever. Then you schedule a "fix" which can be a one off box, or you say you want one every two, three, six months. You can change that at any point though so I shouldn't worry too much. I am set up for three months but sometime I have ordered additional ones or stretched the timeframe.

Then you say what you want for that particular fix - like "I would like some soft skinny jeans, tops in jewel colours and a black crossbody handbag."

The new service gives you a preview so they show you about ten things the stylist has selected and you say whether they have got it right or not. You can decide whether to accept or reject each item before it's even sent and then the remainder will be a big reveal!!

When you get it ( you chooe a date) you get five pieces and if you keep one you get a credit for the £10 stylist fee (you will already get free if you have clicked on my link) If you keep all 5 item you get 20% off, which wa why I mentioned upthread about doing that calculation in the event that made it cheaper to keep the 2nd pair of jean.

If you want to return you take to PO and get free return.

I love it!! I really get excited about opening it up and examining the lovely stuff in my box!!

UselessYoke · 04/02/2021 21:52

@lockdownalli

Thank you SO much for the info, that’s really helpful! And I just used your link to sign up. Thank you! My first ‘fix’ comes on 12th Feb. How exciting!

Thanks again - really kind of you x

TeaAddict235 · 04/02/2021 22:33

Just a "few" bits:
A pair of Boden leather ankle boots
A white promod wrap around linen top
A Hakei leather crossbody bag
A black bobbly shaggy chic promod jacket

I have been watching them for ages admittedly and decided to grab them before they disappear

KatherineOfAragon · 05/02/2021 08:39

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MrPanks · 05/02/2021 14:59

Just ordered myself a natural boar bristle hair drying brush from Philip Kingsley, as Im on a mission to try and sort out my rubbish hair.

peaceanddove · 05/02/2021 15:45

Just ordered Aveda Sap Moss shampoo & conditioner. It's really more for DD than me because she has long, thick hair but has struggled to get a healthy shine on it.

uncomfortablydumb53 · 05/02/2021 16:01

Following a wardrobe clear out after I realised I didn't actually like my joules harbour top uniform anymore
I've just treated myself to a navy top from Brakeburn sale, and a floral top from Mistral sale.. a rare treat for me

doadeer · 05/02/2021 16:49

I'm trying the new fenty range from Rihanna. I'm not usually one for celeb lines but it has great write ups and I had tons of boots points

SummaLuvin · 05/02/2021 18:42

@Brogues the Sezane order arrived no issues at all, so it seems they are dealing with customs properly. The belt is gorgeous, beautiful quality, and even comes with a drawstring pouch to store it in. Only downside is the colour is what I would call a pale tan/camel, and isn’t the soft beige pictured, I still like it and will keep, but worth bearing in mind.

The taco kit. Quick, easy and delicious. All I had to do is listed below.
Slice - lettuce, chilli, coriander, avocado
Reheat - black beans, tortilla
Sear, rest, slice - beef

Eesha · 05/02/2021 19:01

Looking at some beautiful underwear but it's 100 for the set plus I haven't even got a partner.....

Melange99 · 05/02/2021 19:13

I have bought Glossier Skin Tint and Concealer - I started a thread on Glossier to see what was recommended. And these two were rated, so they are on order. I have also ordered a retractable Bobbi Brown lip brush - Bobbi Brown's site has 20% off everything at the mo.

BusterGonad · 06/02/2021 02:23

I'm tempted to buy the Bobbi Brown shimmer block in Pink Quartz today. I saw it yesterday and didn't get it, got home, googled it and now I MUST have it!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/02/2021 08:37

Eesha If you can afford it, and it would make you happy, whether or not you have a partner is completely irrelevant.

JMAngel1 · 06/02/2021 08:44

I had a half a bottle of wine last night and got a bit spendy Grin
I ordered some skincare from TO.
Then a cotton white oversized shirt, a faux leather camel waistcoat and some wide legged black trousers.

Would really love to get a springtime new fragrance but it's so hard without in-store testing - anyone got any good recs?

OhTheTastyNuts · 06/02/2021 09:02

A Diesel denim skirt from eBay. It's exactly what I have been looking for and it fits perfectly!

A pale purple Mint Velvet jumper also from eBay (NWT). I already have two in a really similar style but I love them and they are so warm. It hasn't arrived yet...hopefully today!

Birthday presents for DS1. He's turning 11 and is getting his first phone. Plus a swallow nesting box.

Ninkanink · 06/02/2021 09:08

@BusterGonad do it!! I love Bobbi Brown, one of my favourite brands.

@Eesha if you’ve got the £100 then go for it! Wear it for you, not for a man.

@StrawberryLipstickStateOfMind I love your shopping list! I have a Kita backpack and love it.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/02/2021 09:51

Just ordered some cheap Max Factor foundation to tide me over until I can get some Double Wear (waiting for an offer).

I'm thinking of ordering this jumper for spring. And a couple more plain black basics from Boden.

Ninkanink · 06/02/2021 10:02

@JMAngel1 I love peachy/floral scents for summer. And anything with grapefruit or other citrus. I’ve got a MJ Daisy fragrance, I can’t remember which one it is now, which I used last summer and will use it again this year when spring comes around.

Ninkanink · 06/02/2021 10:03

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie I like that jumper. Nice detailing on the neck/shoulders.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/02/2021 10:06

[quote Ninkanink]@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie I like that jumper. Nice detailing on the neck/shoulders.[/quote]
Thank you. Not sure it will suit me but going to give it a try. I might need to wear extra blusher!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/02/2021 16:18

I've ordered it, plus a black/white striped top, plus some new black skinnies and a Boden black dress. That should see me through for a while, as I'm not going anywhere (obviously!).

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