Now that I have kids it is very rare that I have a nice leisurely stroll through the shops. Most of my shopping is a snatch and grab affair. The main goal is to be out of the shop before the offspring cause too much damage or offence. A good returns policy is an absolute deal breaker. As a result I tend to go into the same shops as I don't have the time to investigate further afield. Or if I have the time, prolonged clothes shopping with a 1.5 year old and a 3.5 year old and I may lose the will to live.
Whilst I don't spend much actual time in clothes shops, I do seem to spend a lot of time in shopping centres. At the playground area. At those ride things (that I let the kids play on - I usually tell them that the ride is broken. Mum of the year?). I was hanging around one of those ride things the other day (Thomas and the troublesome trucks) when I noticed the shop window nearby for Sussan. I liked what I saw. We didn't actually venture inside ( a meltdown was on the cards) but I did do some investigating when I got home. Thank heavens for the Internet!
First thing that caught my attention was some of their tops.
Both of these tops would look great with jeans - either skinny or boyfriend- and sandals for springtime. For a (slightly!) more dressy look a pair of straight/skinny ankle pants like the ones below would be fab.
Summertime is shorts time in the MRWS household. Running shorts, short shorts, long shorts. Love them all. I especially like the print shorts around this year. The ones below fit the bill ( though the website pic is crud) - geometric print in navy. Be still my heart!
The one thing that Sussan has always done well is accessories. I love scarves and bags (and jewellery. And shoes. Hmmmm. So everything. I like everything.). If I am wearing a
boring plain outfit I can throw on a scarf and it looks better and dressier. Or that's what I tell myself. I like these ones
The necklace below would look fabulous with just about everything! I would start with a crisp white button down shirt. Then whatever floats my boat for the bottom half - skinny jeans, trouser jeans, the black sateen crop pants above. Actually I think a full a-line, black, knee length skirt. With either sandals, ballet flats or serious shoes (heels, slinky ones). So basically I need this necklace. Plus, it's hexagons. As a Mathematician, gotta love that!
To finish, this bag is yummy! I may have to risk going to the store - god help me - to check it out. Browns can be so tricky or maybe I am just
picky particular. The long strap and the tassel are fun.
These are some of the things that caught my fancy. Also at the moment Sussan has a deal - every $100 you spend you get a $25 gift card. Finishes at the end of the month. I might need to scoot on in.
I would love suggestions for other stores. Let's face it, I can't be bothered trawling through in person with the two mini me in tow. Where else should I rediscover?
