Summertime Sadness

Being one of the lucky ones who lives in Scotland...summer is not always guaranteed. However, this year, much to everyone's surprise we actually got sunshine. This meant that as a nation we could finally peel off our sodden skinny jeans and woollen jumpers and clothe ourselves in actual summertime clothes-rejoice. I was dusting off skirts and t shirts that time forgot, and finally was able to put my maxi skirt/dress collection to use. Furthermore, great shock came when I went to T In The Park and it didn't rain. Shorts and t shirts were pretty much the uniform this year, as was flower head bands and face paint. The heat wave carried on after the festival was finished.

Sadly, for the past few days the sun has died down and the monsoon like rain has reared its ugly head. I think we have all pretty much realised that this is what the rest of the 'summer' is going to be like. So, this is why I get disheartened going into shops and seeing 'mid-season sale'. I see no point buying shorts and strappy tops to wear for a few weeks and never put on again because when I see it next summer my only thought is "what was I thinking?" and totally disregard it for it to lie in a drawer forever more.

Mid season sales are a tricky thing to navigate yourself through, so here is some tips

1) Can you/will you wear it next season? Is it a floral dress that tights and a leather jacket will make it look A/W acceptable? A floaty top that a cardigan can be thrown over to fight off the chills?
2) Is it simple enough to wear next S/S? Is it a plain coloured summers dress or a basic pair of denim shorts? These things tend not to go out of style and can be worn year after year.

3) Have you had your eye on it before? I bought a pair of beautiful cut out boots from River Island in the sale which I was drooling over for an age (£65 to £7, I couldn't resist), even though they won't see me through to A/W, I know that I will wear them as much as possible during the summer.  

and the old favourite...

4) Would you pay full price for it? If you wouldn't, don't bother buying it for the sake of a bargain that you won't ever use-been there many a time. 

Good luck with the mid season Summer Sales!