Where do I spend my money?

I've just been perusing my squares.  I obviously have way too much time on my hands!  Actually, no, I have been manically cleaning my office, preparing lunch and stuffing washing in one machine followed by another.  White goods, the bane of any woman's life.  I can see you nodding along with me, possibly muttering "yep." I'm having a sit down, a glass of wine, and I'm sharing my thoughts.

I absolutely and single handedly keep H&M, Zara and now Grunge Mama in profit.  I really do judging by the amount of 'stuff' I have bought from them over the last few months.  It is astounding.  I honestly thought I mixed it up more than I do.

When it comes to Jackets I do seem to hit the credit card with a bit more force.  Holland Cooper blazers are not cheap but they are so very well made.  British made too.  I will put them in the category of 'investment piece.'  Now this is a widely used term bandied about by all the bloggers in Christendom.  It is basically code for "fucking expensive but I'm sure I will wear it lots."  It is the truth and how we all must justify this type of purchase along with "It is so well made, it will last for years" and "It will never date, it is a classic."  Yes, yes and thrice yes I have muttered this under my breath,  and at the top of my voice,  many times.  Justification is the name of the game.

I digress a bit.

I would analyse my squares and conclude that jackets, footwear and bags are where the "investment pieces" should reside,  with an occasional 'off piste' namely a Bella Freud/Orwell Austin sweater here and there.  My selection of handbags, in my defence, were all bought before I had my daughter! I Know, my Husband needs to get his finger out and get me up to date!!!  Yes they all came in as birthday or Christmas gifts and I think I chose well.  I've notched up a Fendi, Prada, Mulberry, LV, Dolce and Gabbana ( I've been to where they were born and brought up, random fact) a small Dior (inherited from My beloved Mother in Law) and a Gucci.  The Gucci did date from about 4 years ago and the retail value has gone up in the region of £200.00.  I rest my case.

Here is a big 'but.'  I do love cheaper bags that add a bit of fun.  I am not averse to buying fun little (and large) bags in Primark, M&S and Zara.  It is sometimes just the look or a certain colour that is required to pull together some outfits that you already have.  I am a bit of a tight arse and would balk at spending a high price on many designer bags.  You have to keep things in proportion.  I am not a bag snob! Similarly I am not a sunglasses snob either.  Just saying.

So, in conclusion, I have got an awful lot of clothing.  I love jumpers and jeans, in fact I am at my most comfortable in jeans.  I am trying to add some more skirts and dresses and, guess what?, they are coming along from Zara, H&M and GrungeMama.  I don't like too much change.

Any tips and advice would be gratefully received.

Lots of love.

Helen XxX