Sales Haul

Because, let's face it, you knew this was coming! When have I ever been able to pass up a good sale?? 

This polka dot dress from Mango was one of the first things I bought in the sales. I purchased it on the very first day of the sale.

I also got this T-shirt. I bought this tee in a M, as I wanted it a little longer and looser. The dress was bought in my usual S. (Since I've already talked about these in the Mango post, I'm not going to go into much detail about them here.

On the subject of dresses, I picked up this pink one from the Ginger range at Lifestyle Stores. I'm actually really, really impressed with this. It wasn't on sale, but given that it costs Rs 799, I hardly think that buying it full price matters that much. It's lined - yes, fully lined. And that's something even stores like Forever 21 and Zara don't do, although their dresses are priced in the Rs 1500 range! I think the length, the cut and the colour are very flattering. If you fit into two sizes and are unsure of which one to buy, go for the larger one. This is a S, and while it's a little loose on the top, I feel it's much more flattering on me than the XS. (The belt btw is from Forever New. It was Rs 990 or thereabouts in the sale.)

I bought this sparkly top from Forever 21 to wear underneath this dress and a couple of slightly low-cut blouses and tees that I have. This is a size S and the material is very comfortable, save for around the neck. I do feel that it could become a little itchy in the neck area if you're wearing this for an extended period of time. This was Rs 699, although it was discounted. I ordered this online. (If you want to see the unboxing, check out my IGTV vids.)

This black blouse from H&M was one of the reasons I purchased the sparkly top. I've worn it without a mesh top underneath, I was constantly readjusting it to avoid flashing my bra. A bit weird when you realise that the top is actually an XS, and so should fit quite snug. It is from a collaboration with someone or other, which might have something to do with the weird sizing. This cost Rs 350 in the sales. They do have a lot of tops like this which are usually true to size, but if it's from a collab, I'd advise trying them on.

Another top I picked up was this striped one. This is a regular H&M top, and the S size fits perfectly. The only problem with this style is that it photographs really badly. It looks great on, and is a very flattering fit. However you will look pregnant in pics. So maybe avoid taking photos when wearing this style. It costs Rs 250, which I think is a great deal.

I wasn't quite sure about the Marks and Sparks sale. But since I was at the Oberoi mall, I thought 'what the heck' and went it. I'm glad I did, cos I found these gorge linen trousers for Rs 1190. I really like Marks and Spencer's linen collection. The pieces are well-cut, the fabric quality is good, and most items last years. The only issue I have is that they seem to be buying more heavily into vanity sizing with each passing year. I was originally a 10, then I fell to an 8, and now I had to buy these trousers in a 6. Ironically my weight was at its lowest back in 2006 when I was a size 10. So this has nothing to do with me, and everything to do with the vanity sizing that every retailer seems to be into these days. Keep that in mind when dropping by Marks and Spencer.

I popped into Zara, because, of course when do I not pop into Zara? (If you haven't seen my Zara try-on lookbook, you should be following me on Instagram.) And found these shorts. They are so cute. Yeah, I know I said I wanted a pair of denim shorts, but what the hey! I really like the paper bag waist, and the detail on the bottom of the legs is just adorable. They cost something over a thousand - don't quote me but I think it was Rs 1790. So not that cheap, but I really like them, and I do get a lot of use from Zara shorts. So I felt it was worth it. This is an S.

I also picked up this skort from the TRF section. This was Rs 990. I'm a huge fan of the deep pockets, and again, I know I'm going to get a lot of use from this. This is a little shorter than the other pair, but it's still a good length. This is an XS, cos they didn't have a S.

Lastly, I picked up this Victorian-style mesh top from the Only section at Project Eve. It was 60% off, making it Rs 500. It's an XS and seemed to be the last piece. I wasn't quite sure of it, but after having tried it on, I love it. I'm a huge fan of Victorian-style blouses, and having it in this mesh fabric is really nice. It's all the formality of the style, but is quite modern and can look very sexy - should you want - too. I already love it with these trousers (last year's Zara, but they do have similar styles this year, so take a look.) and can see myself wearing it on a number of occasions.

Surprisingly, I was rather restrained this year - or maybe I've shopped so much already, I have most of the stuff! If I do pick up more items, you can bet I'll tell you all about it.

Till next time,

MumbaiGirl.

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