More Matalan

Do you know, I think I could easily develop an addiction to shopping at Matalan. Known for their lack of organisation and general dishevelment (though not as jumble sale-like as Primark can get), my local store appears to have had a make over. I took a trip there at lunchtime the other day and was heartened to find a tidy and inviting store. I couldn’t decide what had actually changed, but the store felt light and airy like I don’t remember it before. The shoes were on the shelves, in pairs, and with plenty of choice for size. It was quiet and an altogether pleasant shopping experience.

So what would I recommend buying? Well, in the absence of an online shopping facility (come on Matalan, time to sort that out), pictures will be limited, but take a look at the shoes. In addition to the pair I am wearing today (priced at a mere £14), there are some lovely bright teal T bars available though the price of these is anyone’s guess as there were no tags attached to any of them.

These lampshade dress coats are just £25, and predictably, I just love the blue one.

The website lists these dresses as being £8, but I’m sure they were down to £4 in store.

And if you’re looking for a cheap foray into the shoe boot trend, these would be a good start at £14.

A more traditional style with button detail is £20.