This was my first FNO, and tbh I didn't know so many people went. The whole of the west end was packed and Bond Street was actually closed off. I didn't actually do much, since the queues for all the funnest stuff *cough*mulberry*cough* were huge, which was kinda disappointing. I did print out from the website a list of all the best stuff, but next time I think I'll just choose one or two things that I really want to do.
I did enjoy the photobooth in the back of a mini outside Bertie.
The point of FNO? To boost spending in shops. And boy does it work. I didn't plan to buy anything, but I was just in acessorize, enjoying a babycham, and the sales assistants were out in full force and I thought why not take advantage of them wanting to help me. Also 20% off is super encoraging. I have really senetive skin and can't really wear wool. I can however wear cotton and cashmere. All I really want is a super pair of gloves that I can actually wear since they are mostly made from wool. (even searching etsy, they are all made from cashwool) I've only ever seen plain cashmere gloves. Who wants to pay £35 for plain black gloves? Also I usually wait till my hands are freezing to remember I need gloves, by which time all the best ones are gone.
So maybe the accessorize lady can help. They still don't make cute cashmere gloves, but she did suggest I get leather ones, which they do in a varity of cute styles. And since they've only just come in to store there are plenty to choose from. I tried on every pair in the store (and the poor shop assistant fetched every pair) whist I ummed and ahhed about their fit (I have giant hands with long fingers and tiny wrists - and have never found a pair of gloves without stretch that fit.) And then chose the first pair I tried on. The lady, who I suspect may actually be the manegeress, told me that they were a good choice as they were in the latest vogue and would probably sell out.
So I reach to where I put the gloves and they're gone! Someone saw my excellent hand modeling skills and took them! The only pair in a size large! I was so mad. Fortunatly she phoned the store down the road and had them put aside a pair for me there. Which meant I had to go and drink more babycham there.
What amazing hand modeling. Who wouldn't want to buy these after seeing this? |
And what lovely gloves they are! with super cute bows. They also have little tabs that were for the labels but I might use them to attach a ribbon so I can run it through the sleeves of my coat, which I know isn't very glam, but I do loose things easily.
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