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Monday 31 March 2014

Bicester Village scrap book


As many of you know I am a (luxury) outlet lover, and Bicester Village has always been one of my favourite shopping destinations in the UK. I have visited for all sorts of occasions: before the summer holidays when on the hunt for a little designer gem (click here to see a previous post and my Missoni caftan); with one of my best friends when we were looking for her weddings dress (yes, Valentino, hot off the catwalk at drop-on-the-floor accessible prices); when pregnant with GZ for a little shopping spree at Bonpoint and even with my shopping-hater husband because they have all the best menswear too. So when I got asked by Bicester to come and review the new site and select my favourite Spring Summer pieces, it really was a no brainer. Here's an account of my day.


There is something so special about leaving from the old fashioned Marylebone Station in London - it's like stepping back in time. Fifty minutes later I arrived at Bicester North.


Within 15 minutes of arriving (the shuttle bus only takes 10 minutes) I was already heading into the first shop of the day: shoe favourite Rupert Sanderson


I loved these turquoise metallic courts, perfect to jazz up a pair of jeans (and at 60% off!!)


Really hard to choose with so many fabulous styles..


I was really tempted by these (kind of regretting not buying them...)

 

 I LOVED these lips sandals - having a total Carrie moment!


 Next I'm off to Maje, a new addition to the Bicester Village roster. I love this cool French brand, you can find anything from leather jackets to cocktail dresses and the prices here are too good for words..


 I've got a lot of weddings and Christenings to go to this summer so I'm on the hunt for a little dress that will serve all purposes with a change of accessories. This pink and this coral frocks both catch my attention..


 This hue of pink was divine


 This is the perfect multitasking summer dress


I even try on a pair of on-trend chunky sandals..


I Instagram a pic of my feet: "These go pretty well with my coral pedi" 


In the next few hours I have a list of shops to head to:
LK Bennett, Temperley (where I try this gorgeous evening maxi skirt), Karen Millen, Reiss..


 In LK Bennett I'm looking for a pair of statement flats..


These?


And I think I may have found them!


David Clulow is the perfect place to find a pair of sunglasses for my summer


I can't quite believe they've got my all time favourite Ray Ban's - this is truly an investment buy


And in red too!


Then it's time for my favourite: Marni


 I am told that this is the best time to go to Bicester Village because all the new season arrives around these weeks. Marni is looking full of stock to the brim, I literally go a little mad and bring lots into the changing rooms to try on..


They virtually have everything in every size and the browsing continues..


Top tip: always head to the jewellery section in Marni (my favourite!). I have found some of my most treasured jewellery in here... 


I Instagram another pic from the shop: "I have so many weddings and christenings coming up this #summer - this dress would make me the best dressed guest (the bejewelled collar is part of the dress!) @witblog #bvtakeover #fashion #style"


I loved this brocade skirt worn with my MiH shirt that I was wearing on the day


It's been a great day and I'm gutted I've got to leave to go home. I walk out of the shop with a little bag for myself.. See tomorrow's post to see what it is!

9 comments:

Hayley Allan said...

Fabulous post! I must get myself to BV! Hx

Unknown said...

Fab diary post - I feel like I was there with you! I NEED to know what lipstick you are wearing...

mollie said...

Loving your lipstick, can you tell us what it is?

mollie said...

Loving your lip colour, could you tell us what it is?

Gabi said...

brocade skirt worn with my MiH shirt - you can't be serious!
But I do love your blog!
Gabi



WIT said...

A lot of questions about my lipstick so here you go: it's MAC Lady Danger (best matte red there is) xx

High on Luxe said...

Really need to go there, what amazing shops! You look fantastic in everything! x

High on Luxe said...

Forgot to ask, where did you get your gilet, its been playing on my mind since yesterday!! Need to get one similar :)

WIT said...

It's from Joseph x

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