Charlottechicken Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I have the week off work and this usually involves me visiting a few of the local high street shopping areas in South Birmingham to stock up on all the bits and bobs you don't need every week. I always pop in to all the little independant shops too for a good rummage around. But today I was surprised as I visited a few national chains and have picked up some lovely bargains, I thought I'd better share them with you all! Three tier cooling rack, Wilkinsons. Just £1.49 in the sale bin. Couldn't believe this, I have been looking for cooling racks for a while and usually use the wire rack from the grill pan It was marked up at £3.99 with a half price sticker, and went through the till at £2.99 and £1.50 was taken off. It is boxed, if you go looking for it. All the racks can be used separately too. Fab knee length stripy socks from Poundland (so they were a pound!). These are quite thin, not bulky, and now the wintry weather is here I like to wear these under my jeans instead of normal length socks, and it is amazing what a difference a long pair of socks make to how warm you feel. I bought two pairs as I couldn't decide which colour to have Great padded jacket, £12 from QS. I almost never go in this shop, but today they have some lovely long sleeve stripe tops for a fiver too. The padded jacket is as light as a feather and has a fleece lined fur edged hood, plenty of pockets and is a great length at about 30 inches, it also goes in a bit at the waist which is flattering. I bought mine because this weather is not quite cold enough for my long parka, and this one is a good length for the car as you don't quite sit on it. I bought a cream colour, but they have black, brown and green, all great colours! Washable too! Lovely fashionable cuban heeled black shoes £10 from Priceless. Great 2.25 inch heel, with a strap across the foot, they had these in green too! The Priceless I went into used to be Bacons, and now all seem to be owned by Barratts, according to the till receipt. I also bought a lovely long red cardi with two huge buttons on and a big collar, from Peacocks, for £12. However, my size appeared to be more a size 8 than a 10/12, so I tried on the 18/20 which was a good fit So I bought it! Bearing in mind that the padded jacket from QS is supposedly a 10, the sizes are crazy, I tend to buy what fits regardless of size. Phew, sorry about the long post, get shopping girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Claire - you ought to get a job on a shopping channel. Born sales woman!! It's great to get a bargain isn't it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I went to Primark, & they had these super, funky little bright coloured mini skirts which my daughters seem to live in, for 50p each I got several, as well as the most gorgeous cuddly pyjamas for Devon for £5, & some Ugg stlye boots for £6. As Clare would say, it would have been rude not to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Thanx for that theres a QS in my local high street ill go and look for that coat you mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 Ooh yes! the QS coat is snuggly! A really good price too! These are the Poundland socks, I can't decide which ones I like best I look like Pippi Longstocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I'll be going poundland tomorrow for some of those socks! I sometimes wear those toe socks in winter too when my feet are really really cold! The coat sounds very good & I need a not too thick coat for taking to France with me. Hmmm I think our nearest QS is Market Drayton? Peacocks - love it! Primark, I bought 2 baker boy hats from there the other week - bargains! I'll have a look in Priceless too, shoes sound lovely...are they comfy? I need a new wardrobe as nearly all my clothes are too big. I put a pair of cargo pants on yesterday and managed to shake them down past my hips & to my knees!!!! Don't want to splash out a fortune as my size is still going down - so I'll need another new wardrobe come Christmas! Thanks for sharing your bargains! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Those socks are fab! I know crocs and socks don't mix but I'm thinking they might look quite funky under my crocs! Mind you, they look cool on your long skinny legs - not sure what they'd do for my short, dumpy ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Hey snowy! I've got short legs too & practically I don't care! Who says socks & crocs don't go? I did last year! The stripey socks look good with black crocs as you get a different colour peeping through each hole! Dare to be different...that's my motto! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I want some stripey socks I love stripey socks (in fact I love stripey anything ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Have you seen the V neck stripey jumper knitting pattern in Simply Knittings Free Calendar! I want one, but it would take me ages to knit. It's gorgeous! I bet the wool is pricey too....hmmm might just have to give in tho. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 got simply knitting today, not looked at the freebie yet. I fancy knitting little jumpers for breast cancer care, i think ill email tomorrow. Do you read knitting magazine - there is a lovely chunky cardi in there using rowan biggy print - very expensive wool, but hmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 ooo no not had knitting magazine for a while. I'm waiting for that new knitting magazine that's out in October. I absolutely love knitting, got so many projects on the go, but they do get finished! I just don't like knitting the same repetitive colour all the time, so have 3 or 4 projects on the go. Have you ever done any felting of knitted objects? I really fancy that. Hubby informs me tonight, that extra long chunky cable knit scarves are in for winter! I have my own personal fashion advisor - oh & he would definitely approve of the stripey socks! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 i made a bag (in fact i've made 2) bags and felted them. its really easy, just make sure that you use proper wool stuff and not acrylic - cos it will grow to about 3 times the size whats the new magazine called? ooooo, just thought, if you want a pattern for a cable scarf, try an irish hiking scarf - free knitting pattern, its got 3 cables running up it. - im making one in cerise pink (well i had too didnt i????? ) give me a minute and ill see if I can find the pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 http://www.helloyarn.com/irishhikingcarf.htm its a freebie I really like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 Those socks are fab! I know crocs and socks don't mix but I'm thinking they might look quite funky under my crocs! Mind you, they look cool on your long skinny legs - not sure what they'd do for my short, dumpy ones! Long skinny legs Thanks Snowy, you made my day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Those socks are fab! I know crocs and socks don't mix but I'm thinking they might look quite funky under my crocs! Mind you, they look cool on your long skinny legs - not sure what they'd do for my short, dumpy ones! Long skinny legs Thanks Snowy, you made my day! You're welcome Hon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Claire, thanks for your inspirational posting about bargains. I have just been into town and bought Jules a dress from New Look for £3 and a top that I had coverted for ages reduced from £25 to £5 I also went into Poundland and got a load of craft stuff for her that I will put up for Christmas Lucky old Harry had a lovely roll of sticky backed plastic for his school books He had been nagging me to get some for ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 I think the craft stuff in Poundland is lovely Debs, I bet Jules will be thrilled at Christmas Great bargains from New Look too! Well done! If anyone has a Home Bargains shop near them, they sell these great little stocking filler boxes of chocolates from Bendicks, five chocs in a little box for 29p. Usually the use by dates are nearly up, but these have a use by date of May 2008, so perfect for Christmas and next Easter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
