Seven On Sunday 0.10

For some reason i always end up remembering this seven on sunday post at around 4pm on a Sunday, just as i'm shutting my laptop and winding down for the day.. silly brain.

Anyway, So this was the week where the world went Black Friday Crazy, and when Black friday became a week long event rather than just one day. Ludicrous really isn't it.

0.1 I was out shopping with Salvatore the other day(a rarity in itself.. it was hilarious we were like two kids shopping!) and i turned to him with this beauty on expecting him to tell me i looked like Pat Butcher. He didn't. He said he liked it and i should buy it (oh the shock). So i did.
I feel like a giant teddy bear in it who gives out free hugs.


0.2 Further development on the husband front (can you tell i'm SUPER happy to have him home after a week of him working away!!!), Whilst working in London, he had noticed that a lot of the ladies are wearing  'long boots' as he described (OTK's to you and me) and that he thought i should try some. Did my husband just give me a full on licence to shop? I believe he did. So with his approval (kind of) i am now on the hunt for the perfect pair.
I did explain to him that i'd actually been looking for a pair for the past 12 months, but to no avail. But his approval (and blatant obvious lady oggling LOL!) has made me ramp up the searches. Do you think he would let me buy these?

0.3 I have been getting in to the festive season spirit the best way i know how. Cheese. Yep i love a good cheese board and crackers and dips etc etc. So i thought this would make an excellent present to Salv and also indirectly for me to, Ha. Don't you just love a pressie that works for you to?!

0.4 Very much looking forward to watching people's Vlogmas on Youtube. My favourites are Fleur de Vlog& Lilly Pebbles. When you work from home on your own i find it a great way to take a break and watch someone else's day to day life.. especially at Christmas!

0.5 I am in desperate need of a new purse (desperate is a bit extreme.. would like one more like) This is exactly what i need (want). I love a bright colour, making it easier to spot in my seemingly bottomless bag!

0.6 I'm OBSESSED with these cute jeans.. which are on Black Friday sale too. The black piping to the leg makes these just wonderful. I love the idea of having a dressy blouse(sequins possibly) with these boyfriend fit jeans and some pointed black heels for a smart/causal outfit! Its payday tomorrow.. i hope they're still on sale then!

0.7 One of my favourite perfumes is on sale and makes the perfect birthday/ christmas present (hint hint friends and family). Its a mix of winter and summer scent. It is fresh but is also orangey which works well with all the cinnamon and christmassy smells. I love it.

We've just put the Christmas Tree up and we are lacking some more room decorations, so tomorrow i shall be tinsel and all things shiny shopping!

What have you loved this week?
 Have you bagged any Black friday bargains?

ohh also 0.8 ..This purrrddyy Yosa Necklace.. it looks like snowflakes!

Ps Another HUGE love of mine this week is Yosa's new range of bags.. 'The Frances' sold out within 24hours but there are more coming soon, plus the others in the range of superb!

Winter Cream & Blush #PASSION4FASHION LINKUP

I mentioned on Tuesdays post that i was in a real navy and blacks kind of groove. A happy groove but sometimes its good to break out and wear something different.
I'm not one for pastels at any time of year really, but there's something about this blush pink colour that I'm pretty smitten with.

The cream coatigan and blush pink sweater were just a cheap purchase from Primark. That place just lures me in with its cheap knitwear and sparkly numbers at ridiculous prices. As much as i try and steer clear, the odd piece just magically jumps in to my basket. Terrible i know. But not that terrible as i wanted a little blush in my life and there it was.

The cream coatigan is really lovely too, i just wish it would stop raining long enough for me to wear it out again.

But for now it makes a nice indoor coat and is a marked improvement on spending the day, at my laptop, in my husbands (not even my own) dressing gown.
Which reminds me. I need an actual dressing gown(this one in particular looks snuggly and starry-ness..lovely!)... My Christmas list is growing by the day.. i am worse thatn my 5 year old (I'm just SO excited!!!!)

 F&F Jeans
Primark
Burgundy Scarf
Blush Sweater But love this one (the elbow patches are adorable)
Cream Coatigan try this fabulous version
F&F Navy Boots 
Radley Bag
Yosa Berry Earring

How do you feel about winter white and pastels?

An InLinkz Link-up

Black Friday Sales Strategy

The world is going CRAY-CRAY for black Friday this year, to the point where it now seems to be Black Week rather than just one solitary sales day. Which can be a little annoying, but on the flip side you can make it work for you.
Now, i'm not one for sales per say, the ones where they sell a lot of the stuff that no one wanted from last season. No thanks. Didn't want it then, want it even less now.
But chunks of money off across the board will generally catch my eye.
I've been involved with Shopbop for the past few months. Its getting quite serious. I think it may be love...
The Designers they carry, the prices(usually great with the exchange rate) and the super fast delivery from the US (which comes faster than some parcels from the uk bizarrely!)
Over the past few months I've ordered Frends headphones for my s.daughter for Christmas (she is going to be freakin' out when she see's them!) A faux leather skirt and a Madewell jumper that i can't seem to stop wearing (its divine) and there's the Rebecca Minkoff bag and Equipment shirt that i keep banging on about.
So out of all the Black Friday emails that popped up in my horrendously over flowing inbox this was the one that caught my eye

As someone who does not enjoy sales greatly, i have one tip for sales shopping

Make a list and stick to it

Don't go blindy into Black Friday throwing everything in to your cart like a crazy shopping possessed lady.
Been there, done that, did the returns. (i hate returns.. anyone else?)
So with my list in hand i am approaching the sales with an informed idea of what bargains i'd like to obtain.
Here's whats on my list this year:

The Perfect Grey Jumper

 Its been nearly a year of me collecting  all the shades of grey clothing i can lay my hands on. I just can't get enough, a grey jumper is like the best friend of the clothing department. Always there for you, goes well with everything and will never let you down.
Thats why the grey jumper is a great item to sale shop


Black Coat

I can't remember if i ever told you this, but i don't actually own a black coat. Sacrilege i know. I don't actually know how this has transpired. But i can't even tell you how many mornings I've reached for a coat and thought 'Damn it! A black coat would be perfect with this outfit!'
A great black coat is an investment piece, something that will last years and will be an outfit saver for many a year. My Favourite is the Norma Kamali on the far right here.. the grey (see.. grey gets me every time) lining is just a gorgeous touch.

Winter boots

With the first official cold snap this season already under my belt i know i am in desperate need of a pair of fleece lined yet waterproof ('cos it is the UK and rain is second nature here, or infact first nature) pair of winter boots. Its vital to my existence in-fact. With a doggy who needs walking regardless of the weather, a pair of these boots will make my life a lot better, no exaggeration. I'm miserable if i have cold wet soggy feet. My only decision now is whether it'll be Sperry, Sorel or Joie boots? Do you own any of these? Do you recommend?

So there we have it.. my Black Friday Sales Strategy. And if i bag all these babies, my discount will be even bigger.. the more you shop the more you save (ooo shopbop you enablers, you!)

What is top of your list for the sales?

Festive Frivolities

Yes i know, ANOTHER wish list, they seem to be everywhere across the blogging world right now. But honestly it's quite therapeutic to compile a list of everything that you'd stored mentally for future outfit hopes and dreams (tad dramatic perhaps),in hope that someone one may want to gift that to you for, oh i don't know, a forthcoming birthday perhaps or Christmas maybe, or just for being a super dooper wife/partner/friend (delete as appropriate).
Either way i do find it nice to put these things down on to paper(or uh..blog post) as a handy guide to all who are looking to buy me something nice.
There may also be some special finds here that may help you buy for someone this Christmas too.
Or like me, you could forward this blog post to your husband with URGENT in the subject line...
What can i say, sometimes those loved ones of ours just need a little guidance.

Festive wishlist by rachel-the-hat 

Inadvertently I ended up with a glam side and a casual side. I like to cover all bases, i'm just that kind of gal. Also both are equally important over the festive season. 

You need the glam for all those parties and fun nights out, then the casual for boxing day and chilled family days.

Starting with:

The Glam side (left)

Ted Baker goodies (Scarf, Purse, Dress)

I love Ted Baker pretties. It's one of those brands that just makes for a spectacular gift. Their pretty prints and luxe fabrics never fail to impress. I've found all the above at M&M direct  (and they're reduced too! Your shopper will be grateful for your savy money saving skills.. deserving of another present surely?)Or if the shopper is in-fact you, you will be able to purchase yourself a little treat too, a sort of one for them, one for you trade off, for doing all the hard work.

Topshop Black faux Fur Coat

I love this coat. I think it would make the perfect all-rounder coat, a real workhorse for winter. 

I've paired it over the light blue Ted baker dress here, and heels for a night out, but it would also work tremendously well with trainers and jeans. 

Statement Shoe

Ohhh pretty shoes really are this girls best friend. Because i don't tend to wear heels much on the daily (dog walking, working from home and school runs just don't call for 4" stilettos..pitty) i don;t tend to buy them much any more. But all the better for making a special gift. 

Dior Lipgloss

Perfect little stocking filler. Also the gift that keeps on giving throughout the year. Can't go far wrong with a fabulous lipstick.

Then time for some chilled relaxed vibes. I'm thinking chilly walks to in attempt to shift all those quality street chocs I will have consumed, board games with the kids and vegging out watching re-runs of Only Fools 7 horses (sounds heavenly to me.. God bless christmas)

The Casual Side (right)

Boden Tilly Coat

Another coat, i know i know. But each serves a purpose and a girl can never have too many. This brightly coloured coat would make a perfect statement coat. 

For those days when you can't even be bothered to think of an outfit, this pretty baby does all the talking for you.

Crockett & Jones 
Navy Boots. Aren't these boots simply divine? The ribbon bow just makes them for me. And as i mentioned the other day, a girl really can't ever have too many boots. There's just no such thing surely. boots are seriously one of my most favourite things in life, along with cheese, my son and Chanel foundation.. in no particular order of course.
I found Crockett & Jones via twitter recently and instantly fell in love with the hand made charm of their company.These are pure indulgence, long wearing, lovingly made boots that would simply make anyone, man or woman, very happy if these were under the Christmas tree..(hint hint husband)

Kate Spade Backpack
I'm feeling like i'm lacking on the backpack front. Late to the backpack game here, yes, but still better late than never. I love the minimal lines of this one and of course the practicality of it. I'm thinking perfect for days out with the kids and the dog for storing all the paraphernalia that is related to the aforementioned. Plus Kate Spade.. swoon!

Whistles Sweater
This year has been my year of rediscovering Whistles. 3 dresses and 2 shirts later and i have developed a full on school girl crush for this brand. A piece of their cashmere range would be superb but any of their sweaters would also make a girl(OK this girl) smile this season. 

M.I.H cropped jeans

M.I.H Jeans.. love love love. But these particular Paris cropped jeans are the exact pair that i've been after. Black, cropped, amazing fit. These will look fabulous dressed up with heels and some sparkle as they will with some casual boots and a sweatshirt.
The perfect practical present, but way better than say, a kettle.

Chanel Red Lipstick and Red Nail polish

Because its Chanel dhharlling. Receiving a little bit of what epitomizes luxury to me in my stocking would be a sure fire way to a pretty perfect Christmas. Classic red lips and nails are my absolute favourite.

What's your favourite piece?
And what's on your list this year? Do share in the comments as I'd love to see if there's anything I'm missing out on .. you know FOMO and all that ;)