Cinnamon Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 We have recently started giving our eldest daughter a small clothing allowence each month,so she can learn to be responsible for buying her own clothes & budgeting. She hasn't really bought anything yet, but Parcelforce have just turned up with a parcel for her containing a pair of blue sequin Converses which were £50 At least she saved up for them,I suppose. It would seem that I have been a bad influence on my daughter Just hope she doesn't need anything more practical for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 A BARGAIN! methinks. They are fabulous, she saved up, she bought online - she's a shopper in the making! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 That is wonderful....my mum always says that I was sent as punishment for her - she was well known for being rather talkative and full of life and wore all her family down, and they think it's hilarious that she got a mini-me (anybody who has met me will know that I'm not the silent, retiring type).....her boots look fab....your message really made me smile this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 OOhh, I want them! Be honest, you're jealous too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 they're soooo kewl!! She's being really sensible - saving up and getting what she really wants rather than just wasting her money on anything! xXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 She has been well taught! They look smashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Oooo I like those! I love sparkly things, so I think I'll be saving for a pair of those too. I think it's great that she saved up & got what she really wanted, instead of making do with ' cheap shoes'. Good on her! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Happily we are the same shoe size, so I think I may be borrowing them once or twice She is going to debut them at her college introductions day on Friday,so long as its not raining, worn with her Boden antiqued blue velvet blazer she got for Christmas last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Wow they are lovely My daughter (21) thinks she shopped badly last week as she only bought two pairs of shoes She loves converse shoes and has them in various colours and styles. I'll have to show her the photo of the sparkly ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Those are gorgeous Sarah, the girl has good taste. I have some 'shabby chic' silver sneakers, sadly my mini-me takes the same size shoes as me and wears them more than I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Very indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 How old is ED Cinnamon - she sounds lovely? I'm not letting my daughter get a peep at those - any other colours, just out of curiosity you understand?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Those are gorgeous Sarah, the girl has good taste. I have some 'shabby chic' silver sneakers, sadly my mini-me takes the same size shoes as me and wears them more than I do! Never mind - she's still growing! One day your shoes will be your own again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Very cool My ED would love them, she thought that she had splashed out when she bought a pair with dice on them from New Look a whole £10, she's a bit of a cheap skate like me Unfortunately my daughter takes size 7 shoes and I only take 4.5 I was looking forward to having a teenage daughter to share with, we can manage some clothes but not shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 How old is ED Cinnamon - she sounds lovely? I'm not letting my daughter get a peep at those - any other colours, just out of curiosity you understand?! She is 15, going on 20 I also have a 13 year old daughter, who is a proper shopper & will prove to be huge trouble when she is older We already have to field her phone calls from young gentlemen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Mine is 13 this month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I am going to have to keep DD away from the forum - she would LURVE those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 They come in silver, red & pink too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Think I like the blue best ................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 The red ones sound a bit Dorothy I love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 The red ones sound a bit Dorothy *runs to find purse* !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 She is 15, going on 20 I also have a 13 year old daughter, who is a proper shopper & will prove to be huge trouble when she is older We already have to field her phone calls from young gentlemen Aaaah and so it begins you have my utmost sympathy wait till they bring home one you cant stand the sight of and have to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 They look ace! Mind you, I'd prefer a new pair of proper leather boots to them-will definitely be going around the sales after Christmas. I'm more of a sale shopper I have to admit and here's a list of some of the bargains I own: A gorgeous Joules kimono-y type top which was £11.30 reduced from £35 A lovely dress from Oasis for £5 reduced from £48 A pair of Roxy Cords from a closing down sale for £5 reduced from £55 A pair of black jeans from Topshop for £10 reduced from £40 I love sales!!! I really hope that a gorgeous coat I saw in Monsoon goes down to 70% in January as it's gorgeous but costs £80... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Devon tried on & fell in love with the most gorgeous butter soft black leather biker jacket in Next last week, which we are hoping will be in the sales I will try to grab one for her 16th birthday,if I can fight my way through the crowds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Can anyone tell me if Converse sneakers are suitable for wider feet? I have cornish pasty feet and would really like a sequin pair (especially in red ) I wouldnt get the ankle style boots though and would go for the normal lace up short sneaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
