5 non-essentials to buy in the Christmas Sales

Following on from yesterday's 4 investment items, today is all about those non-essentials that are great to have in your wardrobe - just in case. It also includes items that are particularly on trend and not worth buying full price (in my opinion).

Starting with faux fur coats, gorgeous to wear around Christmas time and on nights out but I'm unsure if they work all winter long so I'm not convinced it's worth investing in an expensive one. However, faux fur comes in varying qualities so you don't want to be buying a cheap one if you can avoid it.

I tried this one on in M&S Sprucefield a couple of weeks ago and I'm gutted to have missed out on it in the sale. However, I've not been in-store yet in M&S so remain hopeful. It's way nicer in real life and looks amazing with jeans as well as with a dress.

Faux Fur Coat - M&S - £52 (was £79)

4 Investment items to buy in the Christmas Sales

Nothing like coming back after a month away from the blog with a whole load of amazing bargains. Yes, it's my favourite time of the year for snapping up the key pieces that you'll wear again and again starting with Seven Boot Lane ankle boots. I know I don't need more but when they're up to 50% off, this is the time to grab them. The quality is incredible - these are proper investment items.

Starting with their best selling Grace boots, which are selling out fast and only now available in small sizes in the grey and black. But the fabulous Bordo suede option is still available in most sizes