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Blue Day at Uni Hill Factory Outlet

May 13 2012 By melbournemamma 7 Comments

I had a couple of spare hours earlier this week, so what did I do?

I went shopping of course!

I’d been dying to get down to the newly refurbished Uni Hill Factory Outlet in Bundoora, so jumped at the chance for a couple of child free shopping hours courtesy of Grandma.

I barely made it through the door when I spotted Simone Pérèle . I just love this store, as I can always find bras in my size and it’s so nice to get a proper fitting (I haven’t had one since I stopped breastfeeding last year). I couldn’t resist this blue bra for only $50 (RRP $89.95) and am planning to go back and get more in different colours.

My next stop (only a couple of doors down) was Milu. I haven’t bought shoes for myself in a little while, so I was like a kid in a candy store. There were several pairs I loved but couldn’t resist this pair of blue suede shoes (cue music) for only $79.00 (RRP $139).

From there I headed to Converse, where I picked up a gorgeous pair of Chuck Taylor All Star Hi’s for my little man (blue of course). The were marked down from $50 to $30.

I then popped into Jetty Surf and picked up a new bag (because a girl can never have too many AND I really loved the colour). The bag was also on sale for $30 (RRP $59.95). It’s a great bag for throwing a few things in when I’m out with the kids and is big enough for a nappy wallet and other essentials.

I also picked up a gorgeous maxi dress (yes, I am a maxi addict) from Sorbet for only $20! Yes, that’s right, $20 (RRP $79.95). Now I just need to wait for it to warm up again so I can wear it.

All in all, I had a fabulous (kid free) morning, with lots of bargains and nearly all of them for me. It was only when I got home that I realised that nearly everything I bought was blue.

I can’t wait to go back again.

{GIVEAWAY} I’ve got $20 vouchers for the Simone Pérèle store at Uni Hill for two readers to win! All you need to do is visit the Uni Hill Factory Outlet website and tell me 3 stores you’d love to go shopping in. Leave your answer below. Entries close 10pm (AEST) on 16/5/12. Winners drawn randomly and announced on this page on 17/5/12. Good luck!

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  1. Katherine

    May 13 2012 at 10:47 pm

    1. Globalize
    2. Crabtree and Evelyn
    3. Simon Perele (of course)!

    Reply
  2. Michelle Gray

    May 13 2012 at 10:56 pm

    I love Skechers, Esprit and of course Simone Perele, shopping here I come 🙂

    Reply
  3. Jaclyn

    May 14 2012 at 12:55 am

    Hello there,
    The three shops at Uni Hill I would pick are –
    1. Converse
    2. Tony Bianco
    And 3. Simone Pearle :o)

    Reply
  4. Alison Wilson

    May 14 2012 at 8:23 pm

    Simone Perele – I’ve never had good bras, what a splurge! Lorna Jane – their sportswear looks so trendy and comfy. And Typo – I’m a sucker for stationery!

    Reply
  5. Suzie

    May 14 2012 at 8:46 pm

    I love Simone Perele, Guess, and Lorna Jane

    Reply
  6. dalal

    May 16 2012 at 3:47 pm

    decjuba
    charcoal
    sheridan (i know i know lol)

    Reply
  7. Louise Wedding

    May 16 2012 at 5:12 pm

    Simone Perele
    converse
    Strandbags

    Reply

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