Cate in NZ Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Yesterday I needed to go to Bluewater (our local shopping centre) as son deperately needed a new pair of school shoes A very long story there involving a not very old pair of school shoes... football games at break time... and rapidly growing feet- size 10, at age 14 and not yet anywhere near his adult height Anyway I was gobsmacked to find the majority of stores had the summer sales in full flow already. Got son a lovely pair of shoes that fit both his and my requirements for £35, marked down from £70 I also popped into Pineapple as daughter loves their outfits and usually I'm too mean to spend ridiculous amounts on dance/ casual wear like that, but yesterday I got her black jazz style trousers with a very discreet Pineapple logo on the hip, a matching zip up top and a little strappy vest all for £20. What a bargain Even better she loved them when I got them home The Pineapple assistant was very chatty and was explaining that their sale had started quite a bit earlier than usual because trade had been slow so far this year. I'm not really much of a shopper, although I have been known to have my moments , and now I'm trying to fight the urges to go back and plunder the sales whilst the good stock is still available. I have got a few birthdays etc looming, and I do love a good bargain So, any dedicated shoppers out there.... off you go, the sales have started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Fantastic i love a bargin.....My other half is a graphic designer for Newlook and he said things have been a bit slow...so look out for more bargins to come!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 How lucky ypu are to have a Pineapple near to you.My youngest loves their stuff,& is always in her Pineapple T-Shirt I noticed the sales about a week ago in Reading,& you are right,they do seem much earlier this year But I found a really nice cheesecloth gypsy top in New Look for £5,& got one in all 3 colours Even more depressing - I saw an ad for the new NEXT catalogue - AUTUMN-WINTER 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Sales are all on up here too - got a lovely pair of sandals for £4 this morning, definately put a on my face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Ooo I do love a bargain I do miss Bluewater since I moved Having said that my bank balance is much happier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Is Bluewater that shopping place that has a shop called Serendipity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 Oh yes, I've visited Serendipity many times, tiny little shop absolutely crammed to the gills with all manner of good stuff, inspirational cards, crystals by the bucket load, chimes and charms, jewellry books.... you name it. A veritable treasure trove But not cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 We went there when we were going to France and stopped overnight ready for the ferry. OH had to drag me out before i spent all the holiday money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 oh god, don't tell me that please Each day I have to drive past cribbs causeway and I have popped in Ah well - man came to collect Wesley today (nice chap - taking Wesley to Belfast tonight) Money could have been an issue but I have a very large wad of £20 notes sat on the mantlepiece................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Spend it Andrew:D The mothership has it's sale next weekend, I'll be there nice and early BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
