Shopping in London – What Was in the Selfridges Bag?

During our whirlwind visit to the UK – and believe me it was pretty hectic. I just had to get in a little retail therapy.

It just wouldn’t be the same going back to the US without a trip to M & S for some everyday undies now would it?

However, first a rainy day on Oxford Street. I was looking for some boots, but honestly did not know whether I wanted, knee high, calf or ankle length. What I did know was that I was looking for something low heeled or flat even. I was also on the prowl for a pair of flats, my black patent ballerinas from Mode in Pelle on South Molton Street had certainly seen better days.

After a consultation with my personal stylist, aka my daughter Jemma, we came to the same conclusion that the best choice would be ankle boots.

As per usual Oxford Street was heaving. We made our way to Selfridges and the shoe/boot department. There were shoes and boots strewn everywhere, the displays were being decimated by frantic shoppers.

I spied a couple of pairs of boots that may have passed the criteria test, but nothing that really shouted out to me come and buy me!

So next stop the Topshop concession in Selfridges. Immediately I felt an attraction to a couple of pairs but one in particular. Did they have my size?

ALSO –  Pull on metal toe boots £80 with a 10% discount £72

Now these aren’t my normal style, but……for day to day running round – just perfect. A kind of quasi western style meets Chelsea boot, soft tan suede and polished black leather and metal toe. Shop www.topshop.com

An absolute bargain. What do you think?

On to Zara where I snapped up a pair of wax-coated denim jeans in bottle green £35.99

Blouse with studded shoulder in Ecru and Blue £29.99. I chose a subtle dusky pink/fawn colour. Zara

If only the rain would stop I could have been in the mood to shop a little more!

As for the flats – Selfridges didn’t have my size, I tried on a size smaller but it was like cinderella’s ugly sisters squeezing their foot into a glass slipper - Obviously It was not meant to be.

But hey what do I see online here in the USA?

Carvela/Kurt Geiger ‘Hearty’ metallic flat £39 or $60. www.kurtgeiger.com/brands/carvela

So cute……wear with a pair of wax-coated pants/ jeans or a pair of classic trousers.

Should I add to my shopping basket?