LOVE: Diamante Ombre Jumper by Portmans

If I saw this Diamante Ombre Jumper by Portmans
at a thrift store, I would totally pick it up!

LOVE!

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LOVE: Stella Organza Gown by Portmans

Following on from yesterday's post, I also saw this
Stella Organza Gown by Portmans in the window the other day.
I love the colour and shape of it so much!
But let's be honest, I rarely leave my house haha!

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LOVE: Stevie Ruffle Hem Dress by Portmans

 

Stevie Ruffle Hem Dress by Portmans

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LOVE: Mi Amore Lace Dress by Portmans

 

Mi Amore Lace Dress by Portmans

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!

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LOVE: On A Glamorous Night Gown by Portmans

Temptation to buy this On A Glamorous Night Gown by Portmans every time I see it is high!

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NEW: Boxing Day Sales Buys

 

HAPPY BOXING DAY! and belated MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Please forgive my lack of posts. With New Zealand and work, time got away from me. My bad. But I want to share details of my trip - so I plan on doing a tonne of write ups over this long weekend =D

Today, however, I hit the shops for the boxing day sales. I can't remember ever actually going - maybe once or twice with my parents back in the day - but I got up early, braved the rain (hey, the wet rat look is in, right?) and hit three shopping centres. Yes, three! Why just settle for one, I say?

I actually did quite well. I didn't go nuts and buy things I haven't had my eyes on for ages or don't need. And everything was under $15. Yes! $15! Bargain!
 

This is what I got:

Grease Sleep Tee from Peter Alexander 

Lily Loves Lace Hem T-Shirt Dress in Black and Stripe from Target
Black Dress from Portmans
Shorts from Glassons

The Grease tee I've wanted since I first saw it but I couldn't justify the price tag as I can't see me wearing it so often - also, strangely enough, I'm not actually a huge fan of the movie, but I just loved the print. I want to wear it with a pencil skirt and make it look really professional-looking. 

The Target dresses were an odd one. I'd seen someone wearing the striped one and I loved it on them but I didn't know where it came from. I then stumbled across the dress on Target's eBay website, but I didn't fancy paying postage when I could just go into the store. Then it went on sale and I was more inclined, but I thought I still should try it on for size. I ended up finding it in black too so I ended up just buying both in the end. They're super comfy and light. So great for summer! 

The black Portmans dress was more of a desperate purchase. I was rushing to Peter Alexander but I quickly ran into Portmans along the way. I found this dress. It didn't have a proper tag and didn't seem to really belong anywhere. I think it must have been the last one. My guess is someone cut the tags off and returned it, so they sent it to their outlet store. Anyway, being the last one, it meant that it was very cheap! I didn't have time to try it on so I took a leap of faith and hoped that it would fit. I desperately need something for NYE and I hoped this would be the one. When I got home and tried it on and it fit, I just knew it was perfect. It was a lucky break as I really am cutting it close.

The Glassons shorts I'd seen it store and liked before, but I'm not much of a shorts wearer - but I need some shorts for my trip away to Queensland next year, so I thought I should probably get them while they're so heavily discounted. Luckily, they had plenty of sizes available.

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LOVE: The Gown by Portmans

So I'm currently looking for a dress for a wedding in November. I've probably looked at every single website and every single shop available and I still can't find anything I like that is in my price range. I found this "The Gown" Dress by Portmans yesterday I love it oh so much! I think it's kind of perfect except the colours are all wrong. If only it came in something other than a mix of blackish and whiteish. Boo.

But hopefully it's a good sign that I'm getting closer ....

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LOVE: PS Blanket Check Coat by Portmans

 

PS Blanket Check Coat by Portmans

I'm sucker for a coat! =\ 

If I bought every coat I liked, I'd have a coat for every day of the year!

I should move to Antarctica!

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LOVE: Circle Cut Lace Dress by Portmans

Love. Love. Love. 

Circle Cut Lace Dress by Portmans

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LOVE: Ombre Maxi Skirt by Portmans

This Ombre Maxi Skirt by Portmans is oh so pretty!

Damn you sales! So tempting!

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LOVE: Broderie Full Cocktail Skirt by Portmans

 

I'm not usually a fan of these kind of skirts but I really like this Broderie Full Cocktail Skirt by Portmans. 

It's intricate but clean, sweet and pretty.

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LOVE: Soft Blooms Organza Dress by Portmans

 

I wish I had an occasion so I had an excuse to buy this Soft Blooms Organza Dress by Portmans. The colours make it so moody-like but the pattern is so dreamy. I love the harsh vs soft natural quality to it. 

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LOVE: Neve Jacquard Dress by Portmans

Neve Jacquard Dress by Portmans

I love their pieces! It's all so pretty!

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LOVE: Moto Mide Rise Skinny Jeans by Portmans

 

When I see amazing jeans like these > 

Moto Mide Rise Skinny Jeans by Portmans

< it really makes me wish I was a jean-wearer!

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LOVE: Scenic Full Party Skirt by Portmans

 

I wish I were tall enough to wear this Scenic Full Party Skirt by Portmans.

Nude shoes help but I still feel quite short - especially as I have a short torso.

C'est la vie. Such is life.

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LOVE: Taylor Wool Trench Coat by Portmans

 

I'm a sucker for a red coat! I want this Taylor Wool Trench Coat by Portmans so bad!

Gah! Darn my obsession with coats! I have a wardrobe full of coats and I'm still tempted.

Bad Mallory! :\

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LOVE: Winter Blossom Scenic Dress by Portmans

 

Winter Blossom Scenic Dress by Portmans

This dress is so me! 

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LOVE: Abbey Animal Printed Shift by Portmans

 

I'm not a huge lover of animal print but this Abbey Animal Printed Shift by Portmans has changed my mind because it's much more subtle. I love it oh so much! It's officially on my wishlist. Please magic wishlist fairy, please buy it for me ^_^

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LOVE: Copacabana Ankle Skinny Jean by Portmans

I wish I wore pants more so I could justify buying these Copacabana Ankle Skinny Jean by Portmans.

The print on them is just amazing! Definitely a stand out piece!

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LOVE: Basic Fashion Trench by Portmans

I already have a green coat so similar to this Basic Fashion Trench by Portmans

... but it doesn't stop me liking *coughwantingcough* it any less lol.

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