I normally avoid the first day of the sales, or the first night of anything, and have a particular fear of superhot designer/high street launches. It's not that I don't love the product, just that the thought of fighting over an H&M handbag or lining up for a limited edition anything brings me out in a cold sweat. And yet, and yet…last Tuesday, I find myself biking down Oxford Street on my way to a meeting and, having told my friends fake nonchalantly that yes, I'd maybe have a look at Stella McCartney's baby and kidswear some time between now and Christmas, I find myself possessed and suddenly career onto the pavement outside Gap - and before I've even taken a breath am in the basement rifling through the first delivery on Day 1, armfuls of gorgeous clothes in miniature. My most exciting shopping trip in a while! Clever Stella. Of course I loved it, that's a given, but the fact that my kids REALLY want to wear it is the biggest compliment of all. Especially my son, who admittedly is happiest in his trusty fleece or Chelsea kit..
Luckily the age 12/13 size in the range is perfect for me too. Really wanted the little boys' black blazer but treated myself to the hot pink mac. Well it was raining that day…and I had to get back on my bike…
Makes me smile, and extra points for cycle safety too - you can't miss me - and cuter than a fluorescent yellow shoulderstrap….
