09 Thursday Jan 2020
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So I went Christmas, Reyes Magos and Birthday shopping today… all for me! I had suddenly run out of both my Clinique Elixir perfume and Clinique moisturizer – eek! – and had to re-stock. While I was at it I also got a travel-sized tube of the moisturizer, and would have also bought a smaller perfume for travelling (I’m out of that too), but they were sold out of the latter. Anyhow, a good haul and all was on sale. Yay. 🙂
14 Saturday Dec 2019
Posted in getaways, Malaga, malaga getaway, retail therapy, shopping
So OMG imagine my surprise when I came across THIS in Málaga last week! Apparently it’s been there for a year, but I haven’t been in town since last December so it’s not surprising I missed it. I had just received an online knickers & tights order so could only browse here, but will remember this for future visits. It’s so much nicer to see and touch things before you buy them.
28 Thursday Nov 2019
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So although I have been complaining about the stupid concept of Sevilla (and really anyplace outside the US) having Black Friday sales, this time I got to take advantage of this bizarre imported custom. Of course, since this has nothing to do with Thanksgiving, we have Black Friday Week here (duh) so I was able to find these Camper boots I almost bought last month on sale (20% off!).
The two Campers I bought two years ago are now showing their age. I mean, I like them so much I was almost going to just buy the same ones again, but then saw these boots, which are just slightly different from my comfy black shoes.
Then I saw that I could also replace my red ones with either of these two, which are also a bit different. But I can’t decide which ones I like better. Help?
23 Friday Aug 2019
Over the past few years Sevilla has lost several of its landmark independent shops (and bars), usually replaced by tacky souvenir places or chain stores. Papelería Ferrer, founded in 1856, is one of the last ones still standing. It’s important for us to support these places, and not just lament the loss of them after they are gone. Though I do wonder if it’s inevitable, especially when owners die and there is no family member to take over. Of course in other (most?) cases it’s a case of rents skyrocketing and these small businesses not being able to afford to carry on. So perhaps the most realistic thing is to just enjoy and appreciate these wonderful places while we still can.
24 Thursday Jan 2019
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It’s always a bit dangerous going into @joharicontemporaneo in calle Francos. 😉 What can I say – ended up treating myself to these fun earrings.
These may look familiar as they are by the same designer – Oana Millet – who also created my happy earrings and happy bracelet from two years ago. Love her stuff. Light, bright and colourful. Happy.
