“Doing My Bit”
Since I heard about the collapse of Luella i’ve been fawning over nearly everything on the website, firstly, because things are so much cheaper, and secondly, because I want to get my hands on it before it all disappears. Yesterday whilst doing research for my project on London Shops, I couldn’t help but pop in the Luella Store. I felt obliged to buy something, and ended up coming away with this top. It’s nearly Christmas and i’m living on a student budget, but I wanted to “do my bit” - I feel better now!
What excited me nearly as much as the top was the cute packaging that it came in. It’s something i’m not used to whatsoever; most of my clothes are bought on eBay and I know that the majority of you don’t just purchase designer labels on a whim either. I was tempted to open the bag all the way back on the tube, just to take a peek at my purchase, but I resisted just so I could document the process when I got home - oh the anticipation!! You can tell I don’t buy expensive things very often! Anyway, the poor lighting in my room and the pretty packaging made for some lovely pictures, don’t you think? Usually it’s bloggers showing you the items they’ve worn, not the bag they came in - I think we can make an exception here. Long live Luella!
P.S:- If things are a bit slow over the next few weeks, it’s because we officially have no internet, so all blogging has to be done elsewhere - what a nightmare! Posting will resume as normal when I get home for Christmas!
P.P.S:- WishWishWish is getting a new layout! And i’m suuuuuuper excited.
November 27th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Well done !
Plus that package is too cute….. !!!
November 27th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
oh, it is such a shame about luella isn’t it
but anyway, maybe one day things will get back on track for the company! but oh, i am so jealous of your top, it looks so beautiful especially with the peter-pan style collar and the gold buttons. oh, and also i really love the bag it came in, it is so dainty and pretty! ♥
November 27th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Very sweet. I especially like the setup with the fairylights
Looking forward to seeing your new layout!
November 27th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I really like luella it`s fantastic!!!
November 27th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I did this too! i bought an amazing little collared jumper from the website to ‘do my bit’ (also too on my student budget, as a christmas ‘treat’) but unfortunately it didnt fit!! i was so upset
and i had to depart with it and send it back…
see it as an investment!
this top looks beautifulll
long live luella indeed! x
p.s, i have been reading your blog for a while, and its lovely! i do enjoy your posts
November 27th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Looks fabulous! Long live, Luella!
November 27th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Wowwee, its such pretty packaging! Maybe I could convince my parents to get me something from Luella for christmas, and claim that it would be extra special cause they’d be ‘doing their bit’ haha
xx
November 27th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
hola ya te he escrito varias veces pero es que no dejas de sorprenderme con tus brillantes fotos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ME ENCANTAN . Un beso, sigue así mucho tiempo y ¡por favor! Deja un comentario xxxxxxxxx
November 27th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
It’s sad with Luella! I love the style so much, but unfortunately, I’ve been spending too much recently!
I like your layout as it is, but I totally understand that you want something new!
November 27th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Love the packaging!
November 27th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Aghhhhh Carrie you always have/or buy the cutest things and this Luella top is not an exception!
I can’t wait to see the new layout!!!
November 27th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
OMG!! Love the pictures, but most of all LOVE your fancy purchase!!!!!!!!!! Smells like Christmas!
November 27th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
looking forward to the new layout! exciting! and LOVE the photos, i love ambient lights so much, and the pics really capture that excitement why you have bought something gorgeous and new! lush xx
November 27th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
woww! i have to commend you… while i’m sad that they are going under, i wish i had a better job to be able to afford luella… plus shipping to the us. one day…
November 27th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
What a nice top, very cute collar!
November 28th, 2009 at 12:25 am
Pretty! I totally know how you feel about well-packaged purchases! I thrift or eBay everything so when I buy something even mildly expensive, I too feel the urge to take pictures.
November 28th, 2009 at 12:58 am
I love that you’ve done this (buying something from Luella), I wish I could do the same…. perhaps, I could save some money to get something, but it’s awful that what I’d die more for is 227.50 GBP (coats and jackets are not counted, I can’t even dream of getting one of them lol)
I can’t wait to see the new layout btw, and I love the packaging of your purchase!!
November 28th, 2009 at 11:20 am
oh, that’s lovely!
my parents went to japan and brought me many little stuff, but all of them had such a fantastic wraaping with little details that it took a while to open and take photos of all of them. they want make you feel that you have bought something special even if you expend 5 pounds…
November 28th, 2009 at 11:56 am
lovely package make you feel like Xma
November 28th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
anyhow I love the pictures!! If you have some advice how I should spend my time in London in january, please visit my blog and tell me.. Have a nice weekend!
November 28th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Looks like a great shopping experience! And the top is adorable
November 28th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Jealous! I still can’t afford Luella even with their sale prices at the moment. I hope someone jumps in last minute to back them
Can’t wait to see your new layout!
November 28th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
i adore the photographs & i love your new purchase
you’ve tempted me too, i might just have to buy something when i’m a little more flush at christmas time! looking forward to the new layout!
November 28th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
=0 they are closing down?? I love the packaging, Your photos are great
November 28th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Packaging makes something seem so much better! I love cute packaging, I never end up wanting to open it! Except when it’s christmas, and you don’t know what it is! Lovely photos, I really like the poor lighting in your pictures, mine always end up far too bright and I never post them because of it haha. I wish I could afford Luella, even in the sale, it’s out of my reach
Shame about you having no internet, I love reading your new posts. I’m really looking forward to seeing the new layout though!
xxxx
November 28th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
I appreciate nice packaging too, just makes the entire experience so much more memorable. Thanks for documenting it! I’ve never gotten anything from Luella, except for the line she did for Target a while back haha
November 28th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
How delightful and exciting for you!
November 28th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Oh! i’m so sorry for Luella i love her designes so much!
i’ld ove to see ho ur London room looks like! these pictures have intrigued me! haha
love ur blog, i’m so sorry u don’t have internet anymore
XO
November 28th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
I’m so sad about Luella, I hope one day they open back up. How lucky for you though! I am very jealous.
November 29th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Ooh this is so cute <3. By the way, I just can’t wait to see your new layout :’)
November 29th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Ooh, the packaging is so pretty! I love places that pay attention to little details like that.
November 29th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Lovely pictures! And I am very jealous! It looks lovely xox
November 30th, 2009 at 12:08 am
that’s amazing
Nice find!
Love,
Graca
November 30th, 2009 at 12:45 am
Nice, I would love to have something for luella as well
Saludos,
Clau!
November 30th, 2009 at 2:28 am
First time here on your blog and I’m loving everything already:) Awwww,that top is really gorgeous! I also have been wanting to get my hands on something from Luella. but not yet,maybe for Christmas perhaps.
The packaging is really sweet too. Adding you to my blogroll if you don’t mind:)
November 30th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Where did you get those pretty flower lights???? I love them =]
November 30th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
SO sad to hear about the collapse of Luella - i love that brand!
December 1st, 2009 at 7:12 am
ooo your Luella piece looks fabulous! And I am excited about the new layout too
x
December 1st, 2009 at 9:24 am
so much inspiration, so many great pics! i’m truly glad to just have stumbled over your blog!
December 1st, 2009 at 1:18 pm
It looks cute!
And i just discovered your blog and i love it so much! Can’t help it.. xD
December 1st, 2009 at 3:31 pm
HI Carrie
pitty for Luella 
and pitty that i cant afford anything even on so low prices. The top you bought looks great 
I`ve been a bit behind with reading you, but I`ll get better, promise! and the photos are amazing. You truly are an artist 
cant wait to see your new blog layout
December 1st, 2009 at 7:39 pm
OMG! Sweetly wow, love love it! Luella.
December 2nd, 2009 at 6:15 pm
i get wht u mean when u adore the brand so much tht the packaging grows on you too.. hope to see your new layout soon!
update more often when you can!
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xx
December 5th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
You’re so lucky girl !
December 8th, 2009 at 2:52 am
so beautiful and whimsical, just love those flower lights? Could I please have the name of the store where you got them. They’d need to be in my room! Thanks! <3
December 31st, 2009 at 9:28 pm
C’est super joli bravo pour tes photos and happy new year
Sophie