Soft Saturday Diaries Part 2: Marks & Spencer

If you're just tuning in, this is Part 2 of my Soft Saturday Diaries. Here's Part 1.

Marks & Spencer

After Mango, I went to M&S to buy something. But of course, I didn't stop there. I went to the toiletries section (that I love) to check out a few things and then to the food section.

How adorable is this scented candle?!

I was debating whether to get this, but decided not to as we still have a lot of snacks at home.

Advent calendars! When my son was younger, we always did Advent calendars when December rolled around. But my version didn't involve sweets.

These are new to me. I didn't know that M&S carries cereal now! And those milk and choco hazelnut pillows have caught my eye. Maybe I'll try them next time. We don't eat a lot of cereal at home.

We've been shopping at M&S since I was a kid, but I never looked at the clothes even as a young adult. They're just too big for me! But now that I've filled in, I was giddy to look at the clothes.

Here are a few things I'm gonna do a closer look of (maybe even try on) the next time I go there. Clothes weren't my goal that day, that's why I just took photos to remind me what to try on next time.

And yes to that black dress, too!

I really wanted to try this, but thought that I haven't even worn my new navy blue button down yet. Next time.

This mustard shirt is the first thing that caught my eye, but I got the green instead. I'll come back for this color. I like a good mustard shirt. These shirts are comfy when traveling.

It looks like this on the mannequin,

Look how gorgeous their holiday carriers are! I always look forward to M&S' holiday carriers. They're always beautiful. I immediately took this picture after paying at the till and sent it to my mom. She loves their holiday carriers, too!

Charles & Keith

My day wouldn't be complete without dropping by my favorite bag and shoe store.

I am loving that red bag, but I already have a burgundy bag. Maybe next time.

One of these bags went home with me. ❤️

The fur strap is cute. And I showed the photo to my bestie. But we both agreed that they'd be really ugly when they get dirty. 😆

But, who knows? I may not be able to resist that gray one! 😆

I had to leave the red bag, but this pair of shoes did come home with me

Stay tuned for Part 3 of my Soft Saturday Diaries.

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