Sunday 13 September 2009

The Bargain Mac!!

So the other week my Mum was being dragged around local charity shops with my Dad. My Dad always goes in to look at the books and Mum just tags along!! I used to be really funny about going in charity shops and I always thought it was a bit un-cool going in. Now my opinions have totally changed.

Im so glad that on this occasion Mum went in as she found me this little gem:


I'd only been saying to Mum recently that I was struggling to find a cute Mac that was stylish and affordable. Im glad I told her I was looking for one otherwise she probably wouldn't have looked twice at this.
Its originally from River Island. I love that shop and I had been in there regularly looking for a mac. Its my size and its got a gorgeous animal print on the inside of the coat, the same as whats inside a lot of their handbags.



Its also got cute little tie's at the cuffs which is a nice bit of detailing. And the best part is.... it only cost £5.99!!

Bargain!! Thanks Mum!!

I also have to say Thanks to my Dad who says if it wasn't for him going in in the first place, I would never have got it!!

I've now had the coat dry-cleaned and it looks as good as new!! I think im going to have to get rid of my 'inner snob' and go looking in charity shops more often.

As they would say in Sex and the City: One girls trash, is another girls treasure!!

Also a quick reminder that the deadline for my giveaway is tomorrow night at midnight. Thanks to everyone that has already entered so far, the winner will be chosen very soon!!

x x

14 comments:

Shy. said...

Love Bargins like this, need to get myself a new mac for winter soon!

Phibster said...

oh what a find!

Eugenia said...

wow very good find! it is very cute.. cant wait to start coat shopping!

Carly Slym said...

Great find :) x

Phibster said...

I got my glass bowl from Hobbycraft and the glass shards are meant for fish tanks or vases, i found them in my local garden centre - i hope that helped!!

♥ Sadie ♥ said...

Love the Mac, great find. I'm looking for one too at the moment, i want it quite fitted, no such luck as yet, the search will continue hehe x

SianinSouthsea said...

I got a beautiful Warehouse MAC from a charity shop for £5.99 too!
I love bargains
xx

Tessa said...

Wow you definitely got a good deal! The coat looks expensive- and is so cute! :) xo

Samelevennn said...

Wow, that's a gorgeous jacket! I want one like that so bad. :]

Luc said...

wow. That's so lucky. I want a mac for the winter, maybe I should look round some charity shops!

Kate said...

Wow what a great find - really cute. I am going to have to do more charity shopping.

Kate x

Marietta said...

Who doesnt love a good bargain!! I have to say I'm unlucky with charity shops, I never find sth I like..But yours is extremely cute!

Lisa said...

Ooo what a bargain! I've been after a mac like this for a while - such a wardrobe staple. This one's a lovely shape and I love the leopard print lining <3 Gimmeeee :D

Sarah said...

I have a really cute coat like this too, not from River Island tho so probs not as good quality. Good find
:)