Monday 28 November 2016

November Purchases and Cyber Monday Sales

It feels like I just shared my October purchases, but we are nearly at the end of November already! If you are still Christmas shopping, I've included some Cyber Monday sale codes for you below along with my latest purchases. Many of the Black Friday sales I shared in my gift guide post are still active too!


What I Bought


I didn't buy much in November and stuck to trying to find things off of the clothing wishlist I shared last month. I ended up taking advantage of a Jeanswest sale and using a gift card I had to get two of the things off of my wishlist. Both the tank and shorts were things I'd been wanting for a while.







I was really lucky to have a partnership with Glue Store and recieved credit which I used to update my denim collection for Spring. I bought three things:







I wasn't sure if I should include the three items in this wrap up post or not, as they were items I received as part of a partnership. What do you think, do you want to see items like that in my monthly wardrobe updates? This is the first time it's happened in the 11 months I've being doing this type of post, so it won't be something that comes up a lot. I also got a maxi skirt from my mum as an early Christmas present I've been wearing frequently.



How I Wore It:


November purchases spring outfits | Away From Blue Blog


I'm really pleased with my purchases, and how much I've worn them. Everything got worn at least twice. I didn't spend much this month, using the gift card for most of my Jeanswest purchases and using the credit I was given for the other items. I have been focusing on buying gifts for others as Christmas approaches, and hoping for some clothing shaped presents or gift cards under the tree!

Cyber Monday Sales



As promised, a few Cyber Monday sale picks! In some cases these discounts are better than the Black Friday ones, so hopefully you can score that perfect item you've been wanting or save more money when buying Christmas gifts! Hurry though, a lot end tonight.

  • ASOS have 20% off everything with code 'GOGOGO'. If you're in the US use 'THANKFUL30' for 30% off. Everything means everything on site - including already reduced items!
  • Rebecca Minkoff has up to 75% off PLUS get 25% off your entire order when you spend $100 or more!


Happy shopping! How are you going with your Christmas list? I just have a couple more things to buy in-person, I did the last of my online shopping this weekend and I'm hoping everything arrives before Christmas! I need to make a start on wrapping next.

Linking up with Let It Shine, Hello Monday, Grace & Lace, Shoe & Tell, Mix It Monday, Budgeting Bloggers, On Trend, Turning Heads, Confident Twosday, Style Sessions, My Red Carpet, Wardrobe Wednesday, What I Wore.


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77 comments:

  1. You bought so many great things! I love how you wore it with casual style but still looking chic :)


    www.staysya.blogspot.com

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  2. I think products received in a partnership should go in here - If you have been wearing them and think you will continue to do so. They are possibly items you would have bought anyway.

    Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking

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    1. Definitely! I will include any future ones in my wrap-ups! :)

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  3. I love the things you got. Yes I think you should definitely include the collaborative items as you are adding them to your wardrobe. Thanks also for the sale recommendations. Have a great day! Gemma x
    www.jacquardflower.uk

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    1. Very true - I might not have paid for them but I did add them to my wardrobe :)

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  4. I love those shorts and white tee you purchased! I also love the items you got in partnership with glue store. Those skinny super high waist jeans look amazing. I love black jeans but I always struggle to find a good pair and those look lovely.

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  5. I really like this length of denim shorts - I was looking for a pair all summer and yet never found a pair here in the UK. Clearly I need to move over there to find all the lovely denim long-shorts! haha :)

    aglassofice.com
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    1. Took me a while to find this perfect pair too!

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  6. Happy new week! Absolutely adore your November lookbook and how you add a dash of color to each look. Very pretty always! Have a wonderful week

    Tiff
    http://www.dashoffashandfinance.com

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  7. I love black sneakers...they have been on my want list forever

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  8. Loved seeing your buys for the month! And thanks for the CM sales!!

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  9. Great post, love ur pics
    New post - http://www.sapphireziva.com/2016/11/festive-ready-with-rosegal.html

    I followed ur blog, hope u follow back.

    hav a great week !

    xo, kanchan

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  10. The length of the shorts is definitely cool! I hate denim booty shorts so those were a great find!


    The Adored Life

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  11. Looks like you got some great stuff!
    ~Samantha
    http://goldcoastgirlblog.com

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  12. Love what you got! Thanks for sharing <3 Still need to go shopping for cyber monday.

    xo

    aikocunanan.com

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  13. You bought some great items Mica. Online shopping makes things so easy. You ordered early enough, so they will get there in time. I love that you love wrapping gifts. It's so much prettier than throwing things in a bag. So good for you.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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    1. Yes it's quite relaxing having a wrapping session! :) Difficult to do with the boys but I always used to make it fun and take my time when I was childfree.

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  14. Those denim shorts are so cute and they look so comfortable. Great buys! http://deffinatlyshaz.co.zw/

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  15. Love everything. I've done my damage already online, lol.
    xox
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  16. I actually held out on Black Friday for Cyber Monday because the sales are usually better and I'm glad I waited. Some shopping is in the cards for me today.

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    1. Yes I was more tempted by Cyber Monday sales too! :) Hope you picked up some nice things :)

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  17. Aww! Great picks! Love all of your looks, babe!

    Happy Cyber Monday!!!
    xoxo, Vanessa
    www.WhatWouldVWear.com

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  18. Such a great list!! And great picks!

    Liz
    Www.lizzieinlace.com

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  19. Love your casual looks in November! Especially the prited skirt and the statement necklace is a gorgeous combination, definitely boho chic! And so many great links for Cyber Monday, perfect for anyone who didn't make it to Black Friday! Xx

    www.thefashionfolks.com

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  20. I'm very interested to see any new thing that comes into your wardrobe, be it from shops, thrifted, or via partnership. I'm mostly done with my Christmas shopping, but really trying to scale it back this year...!

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    1. I will continue to add collaboration items to my posts, if I get any more :)

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  21. Those Jeanswest shorts are so flattering on you! They look fantastic. As for the partnership stuff, I think it adds a degree of honesty to budget posts. It gets irritating when that's all the bloggers post about (I don't tend to follow those ones), but as you mentioned, this is the first time you've done it in 11 months. I say go for it!

    I have two people left to shop for: my husband and his sister. Unfortunately, I just gave the one Christmas idea I had left for my husband to one of my family members. Oof. I picked up a discount code from a photobook site, so I think I'm going to make him a brag book with pictures of our son, and then I'm going to make a mini brag book for our son with pictures of my husband and then wrap them together. I think he'll like that.

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    1. Oh I know what you mean - I'm not ever going to get everything for free - I say no more than I say yes. But once in a while they might pop up! :)

      The books sound like a great idea, I'm sure your hubby loved them!

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  22. Dear Mica, how wonderful you wore your cool purchases and gifts already so intensely! I think it is really okay when you include what you got through cooperations in such posts.
    My Christmas list? Our grown-up childern prefer money and so are my other relatives :) Therefore Christmas is kind of easy for me ...
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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    1. Thanks Rena! I'll continue to add collaboration items if I get them :)

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  23. I love buying items and quickly finding out that they were great purchases! I love those shorts! I like seeing items you get! I'm all for including it in posts!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

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    1. Thanks Ruth! I'll keep adding them when I get them :)

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  24. You were very sensible in your November purchases :) Thanks for sharing all the Cyber Monday sales! The ASOS one is seriously tempting me :D

    Mili | Sharmtoaster

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  25. I like seeing the items you got in partnerships. As a fellow blogger, I can understand that you would want to share as much as possible also. Thanks for sharing!

    Sarah
    Bows & Clothes

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    1. It's good to disclose them and it's nice to include them in the budget posts too even though I didn't buy them.

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  26. Oh yeah I have been trying to rein in my spending and especially with the holidays I have a lot of gifts to buy. But you did excellent great deals and mixed and matched very well.

    Allie of
    www.allienyc.com

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  27. I'm loving these shorts, so wished I was starting to wear them and not being wrapped up in warm clothes. Nice to link up with you. Jacqui..x

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  28. Great purchases! I love the hot pink shit/denim jacket combo!!!

    Sarah Bell
    Trendy & Tidy

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  29. I love shorts in that style!! And omg...I've been overwhelmed with Black Friday sales!! I thought I would be "good" this year...HAHA! Hope you've been well this month!! XO
    Lauren-Blair
    www.gracerock-kellyroll.com

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  30. Wow that's very lucky with the Glue Store. Great to see what you bought during the month. I have just made a couple of online purchases for the Black Friday sales, can't wait for them to arrive.

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    1. It was so lucky! Nice way to update my wardrobe for spring! :)

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  31. I love your items!! Great cyber monday sales.
    I think I have all my christmas shopping done, finally! Not looking forward to wrapping it, though.

    Florals&Smiles

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  32. Thanks for the links. I didn't much shopping today cyber Monday. Black friday on the other hand, omg. I was all shopped out. It was crowded but exciting. Great haul though, enjoy!

    http://fashionablyidu.com/

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    1. Oh yo're brave for going to the stores! I prefer to shop online :)

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  33. Great purchases! Really love the all black old skool Vans! I have the classic black/white pair and I wear them basically everyday :)

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  34. You got some great stuff this month--things that look really versatile, which is always good. I like seeing things that bloggers receive from brands as part of monthly round-ups too. I haven't even started Christmas shopping yet... eek!

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    1. You were so busy with your newborn, understandable you didn't shop early! :)

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  35. You got great pieces on sales! Love your 3 paires of shoes! Thanks for sharing those Cyber Monday sales! This year I think it's gonna be all about baby, I don't even feel like looking for stuff for myself ahahah I'm getting obsess with baby gears and products.
    With Love,
    Aurelie | http://www.surface85.com

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    1. Oh and there is always so many cute baby things to buy! :)

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  36. You did so good with your budget this month, and I think it's good to include gifted items in the budget posts. Hope you get lots of clothing shaped boxes this christmas! Good luck finishing up your shopping.
    Chic on the Cheap

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    1. Will keep including gifted items in the wrap-ups! :)

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  37. November really did fly by! I love all of your purchases for the month. It's great that you were able to get so much wear out of them already!

    -Katie
    http://hellokatiegirl.blogspot.com/

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    1. Yes my "wear twice in the month I buy it" rule works well! :)

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  38. Your warm weather outfits always make me miss summer Mica. <3 As always great outfit options. I went crazy with this years Cyber Monday sales. They were plenty and I found so many amazing pieces. :-) Hope you enjoyed yours just as much with your above purchases. XOXO, Elif
    theboxqueen.com

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  39. I feel like I kinda missed the boat for sales this weekend! Bought one pair of jeans for the husband and forgot to search for myself - that never happens!
    Looks like you got some great bits.
    Thankfifi.x

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  40. Love those shorts! They look awesome on you. I went a little crazy on ColourPop and Bdellium Tools haha sorry not sorry x

    ALittleKiran | Bloglovin

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  41. I love the shorts. I'm jealous you can wear them. It's freezing cold here!

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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  42. "Hoping for some clothing shaped presents under the tree" made me giggle! You did so well this month and got some awesome things through your partnership! I don't have to buy for that many people for Christmas, and I'm still stumped for some of them, ack!

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  43. I need to make a clothing wish list myself. I seem to always think of things I "need" when I'm standing in front of my wardrobe only to totally forget about them while shopping. Nows the time to pick up those things. (; Yay sales!

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    1. Yes I want to get better at shopping my wishlist when sales come up! :)

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  44. Lovely pics! And the outfit combinations are so cute!

    Love, Janine
    www.floraflalue.com

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  45. Loving the jean shorts on you! It looks like you are getting alot of use of them. I have to put my mind in the summer mindset when I view your blog . Love the jean jacket and great sales!
    Thanks for linking up with Turning heads tuesday
    jess xx
    www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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  46. Congrats on not going overboard ! and specially for wearing the purchases right a way. This is something i need to copy from you. I have several Red Valentino dresses I purchased last December that remain unworn.

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    1. Some special occasion dresses you can't wear right away though! :) Glad I've inspired you! :)

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  47. You got some great stuff this month, and I'm especially loving those black high rise jeans. I haven't even started my holiday shopping yet! I should probably get on top of that!
    Rachael
    www.threadsforthomasblog.com

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  48. I just noticed-- you have some really awesome necklaces. I especially love the elephant one. They are just all so funky! Second, I love how you included the same pieces, but manipulated into different outfits. Through something like this one can get better inspiration on how to make the most of their clothing pieces. Great post! xx

    https://cynicalduchess.blogspot.com

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    1. heeh thank you! They are all teething necklaces! You can get such fun ones! :)

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  49. I think it is fun to see everything you got as part of your update. I love it all! I didn't buy much over the sale weekend either.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  50. I always like seeing what people got each month whether it was c/o or paid for. You got some great and super versatile items! I really like that pink top and black pants outfit!

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    1. Thanks Laura! I'll include the gifted items each month they happen! :)

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  51. So many goodies!! I really didn't shop at all, and now I'm bummed I missed out! :(

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  52. You have great update of your wardrobe this month. This shorts are great. I like the length - not to short, not too long. And of course you should add items you have from cooperation as you they are part of your wardrobe too, aren't they?

    Anna xoxo
    www.glamadventure.com

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    1. Good point - I might not have paid for them but did add them to my wardrobe! :)

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  53. LOVE the black vans sneakers, their shoes are so comfy and chic! I love how you wore them, my fav is the grey shirt + black bottoms, the mustard bag really stands out!

    Macarons and Mischief

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  54. I totally missed out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales again this year lol. The weekend was just too busy! Loving your sale picks, especially those one teaspoon black denim shorts! They always fit so well!

    xoxo Rina
    http://www.andshedressed.com

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  55. Superbe !
    Kiss, Kate
    https://www.luxetoutou.com

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  56. Thank you all for your kind comments and feedback aroundincluding items I get courtesy of a company! :)

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