Shopping – Churchill Square: Worth-the-splurge items you’ll want to keep
Miss Selfridge Sequin Bomber Jacket, £75
Christmas is all about everyone else, right? You spend hours trawling the shops buying presents for others but what about you? Don’t forget to treat yourself too, it will boost your mood and make the process more fun when you know you’ve got a few luxury treats to enjoy at the end of it.
If you look out for luxe items that will take you into next year too, you’ll get more bang for your buck, making it easier to justify to yourself!
At the Nina Ricci spring summer 2017 show, sequined gowns and plush velvet tuxedos were the order of the day. So the sequins and velvet that you’re wearing for Christmas and New Year are here to stay. Miss Selfridge, Warehouse and River Island are brimming with these fabrics but you tend to get what you pay for, so do choose high quality items to avoid looking chintzy.
Well, if your partner isn’t getting the hint, we have to take destiny into our own hands don’t we?
Beauty is also an area you should spend more on, since the right products make you look and feel fabulous and last a long time. Shiseido, Illamasqua and Too Faced at Debenhams offer high performance products that might seem pricey but a little goes a long way with high quality. Look out for Shiseido Benefiance Nutriperfect Day Cream SPF15 50ml, RRP £87.00. This scientifically proven wonder cream reduces the appearance of wrinkles and promotes a look of youthful vitality – the ideal tonic after all the festive overindulgence.
See Chloe by Chloe eau de parfum £39 or £64 depending on size, at Debenhams
A signature scent is another great way to boost your mood and See Chloe by Chloe eau de parfum has fresh notes of bergamot, apple blossom, jasmine and ylang-ylang with a base note of vanilla. It is the perfect scent that will take you through spring and summer too.
Monsoon, Aldo, TOPSHOP and Zara Home are other firm favourites for bagging those treats that are worth spending a little extra on. While Ernest Jones, Fossil, Swarovski and Goldsmiths have plenty of temptation and an array of timepieces and sparkling gems. Well, if your partner isn’t getting the hint, we have to take destiny into our own hands don’t we? Think of these presents to you as surrounding yourself with comforts that make you happy – and you can’t put a price on that. I know, I can justify anything when it comes to shopping 😉
Images: See Chloe by Chloe eau de parfum £39 or £64 depending on size, at Debenhams. Miss Selfridge Sequin Bomber Jacket, £75
Bethanie Lunn is Churchill Square’s Style Ambassador – blogging regularly at www.churchillsquare.com, hosting events and offering Personal Shopping services. Check out the website to view all the budget-friendly packages, starting at just £20.
