Saturday, 1 September 2012

Visiting Cheshire Oaks


When I got involved in the McArthurGlen campaign last spring I could not wait to visit the Designer Outlet, so earlier this week me and my boyfriend drove all the way up to Cheshire Oaks, which is UK’s biggest designer outlet. After familiarizing myself with the similar concept in the States, I was surprised when I arrived at Cheshire Oaks. No warehouse looking stores, no high-stacked discount piles, all shops looked the same as they do on Bond street, it was clearly going to be quite a good day.


Super early start and a brief planning session so I would be able to visit most of the 145 stores. Above also the Holly Fulton tote designed specially for Designer Outlet Fashion Month.


Then we started shopping. My favorite shops had to be Nicole Farhi, Pringle, Reiss and All Saints. The wide belts are from L.K Bennet.


On the day I wore ALL SAINTS waistcoat (from McArthurGlen), TOPSHOP t-shirt, ANTON HEUNIS necklace, GINA TRICOT jeans, ACNE bag, ZARA shoes, MICHAEL KORS watch and RAYBANS.


After hours of trying to make up my mind of what to buy with a few breaks in the pretty village, this was, eherm...the result - a brand new fall wardrobe. The stuff I picked up was mostly things that I could not believe had not been snapped up before. A mohair coat, leather dress and a incredible shearling leather aviator jacket from Pringle for a ridiculous 90% off! I’m putting together a post about the things I bought, so more soon.

ps. If you are planning to visit any of the seven McArthurGlen in the UK, visit mcarthurglen.com/dofm to sign up for the exclusive 10% privilege card that can be used throughout September and get the Holly Fulton tote for free!

108 comments:

Venoma said...

Lucky you with all those new stuff! I love your outfit btw :)

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Tinacious Me said...

wow I really like that sequin top! But then again, everything looks good on you, Sandra!
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Lens & anything Else said...

Oh how many shopping bags do you have?? So jelaous!! It seems you had a great time!

SH said...

Great post. I enjoyed your pics.

Stamina said...

The McArthurGlen outlets are amazing! You buy brands with discount but without getting the felling that is something less because of the piles and all these, like it heppens to all the other outlets!

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Francesca Rose said...

wow you brought so much stuff. Jealous. It looks like a really cool place too!

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Natali said...

You look fabulous as always! Great photos.

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Karen Ussene said...

uuuhhh I gotta go there someday! :)

Nathan Niche said...

That's amazing, I want to go there so badly now and congrats on all your new goodies :D

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Luba Dimitrova said...

Can´t wait to see how you style all your new beauties !

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Anneli M. said...

I cannot wait to see what is in all of these bags! Designer villages are certainly the best thing since sliced bread! :o)

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Simple Sophie said...

Those clothes look so lovely - can't wait to see what you bought! All saints has to be my favourite, simple but quirky clothes, high quality and on trend!
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Nena said...

Amazing photo's !!

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Rebekah Wing. said...

looks like a fantastic day :) love your outfit and the pieces you tried on! wish I had all those bags with clothes in it :D haha

xoxo FlirtingwithFashion

MonochromeMagpie said...

How have I never hear of this place! That's just gone straight to the top of my 'To Do' list!

Monochrome Magpie

EMMA said...

cant wait to see what you bought!

StyleNonsense said...

Looove The Black Sequinned Jumper You Tried On First! So Many BAGS!
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Therese said...

It looks amazing!! And so do you! http://weareallmonstersindside.blogspot.dk/

Bri Wang said...

The Nicole Fahri store looks great!

xx

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FashionFlirt said...

You look stunning as always, great photos the last one is amazing :)

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Dominika Mrázová said...

great pics!

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nadja said...

omg I'm so jealous!

Laura said...

Nice post babe! Love the last photo!


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Kadi Eller said...

Wow. You bought so many thing. Great pics! :)

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Kirby said...

90% off!!! Wow, that's crazy!! Can't wait to see what you got.

xx

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Ruth said...

How can you go shopping in Zara heels? Your feet must have been throbbing by the end!

x

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Romina C. said...

My god all that shopping bags. Yeah def it looks awesome this brand. I whished we had such great places here. x Romi
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Soulofashopper said...

wow!!!! nice shopping! love all the pics and item in it! hehe ;) xo, Alma
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B Allen @ What2Wear said...

I'm so jealous and I can't wait to see what you put together!!!
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Monse Fuentes said...

great pictures!



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Irene's Closet said...

so nice! how much nice shopping :)

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Creativity&Chocolate said...

So many nice items, love!!

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WNY said...

Wow, you did some crazy shopping. Very curious what you bought! And I love what you were wearing that day! Xo

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Emma Westbrook said...

I've been wanting to go there for so long. It's a three hour drive from where I live, which isn't too bad. I think I might have to make that journey soon. The photos remind me so much of Woodbury Common in NY.
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Tegan said...

I live in the UK and I've never even heard of Cheshire Oaks - crazy! It looks amazing. That's A LOT of shopping, and judging by the pics it's all probably gorgeous! Jealous! xo

Helene said...

Wow! can't wait to see what you bought!! and you look amazing in these pictures - as always! :-)

xxHelene

Leila Mekhdiyeva said...

great post!!

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Heidi said...

En malta odottaa että näen mitä vaatteita löysit. :) xx

Rocío said...

I really love the photos and the effect, how can you get this soft light? It's amazing! And of corse I like so much your outfit, the little bag is so original... Love it!

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Desiree Choo said...

I need a brand new fall wardrobe too! :( Love that white heels btw.

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Jenni said...

Ihan tosi kivoja kuvia ja wouu mikä määrä ostoskasseja! Ihan kateelliseks oikeen tulin :) Kiva sitte nähä mitä kaikkee oot oikeen shoppaillu :)

Ja sulla on ihan tosi ihana tyyli! Ja niin paljon ihan sika kivoja kenkiä!

Me, My f a s h i o n and I said...

Love the outfit with the waist coat, I like total black looks, they're minimal, elegant and very very feminine!

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bubblybeccy said...

These shopping trip looks amazing!
I love the bit of spark -lit a magpie! ;)


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Kara. said...

Jealous! My boyfriend & I went to an outlet place in the States... no good finds. Great outfit!

nicola lynde said...

This looks like so much fun. So much nicer than the manic insanity of US outlets. I cannot believe those jeans are Gina Tricot, I never think to look there for pants. Will have to pop by...

Steffani Louise said...

love that jumper, and those shoes, well everything actually xxx

Serea said...

Great photos!!there is a great atmosfera!!Black is always work!

xoxo

schoolgatestyle said...

Wow - looks fab...and sounds like you chose well. I look forward to seeing in detail what you bought. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Avril x

Jenaly Enns said...

oh my goodness...all those bags you left with. AMAZING. I am jealous and wish I could be there and go shopping. sounds and looks amazing!!!!

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Claire said...

omg amazing !

Gab Mesina said...

ahhhhh such cool photos!

kinzieatkinson said...

I am SOOO jealous of you! You are the most amazing person in the world!

Emily said...

Wow, great post! Have fun with your new awesomely discounted purchases :-)

Emily ooo
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China said...

Haha! How many times have I not imagined myself in the same position as the one you're in, in the last picture?? Me standing high and happy with a lot of shopping bags underneath my feet! ^^
For now, I'm just going to live my dream through yours. Lovely pictures! And your style rocks as always. :)

Fashion to Go said...

wow, hardcore shopping spree! How I'd love to do the same...a brand new fall wardrobe would be amazing

Lisa Bachir said...

As always, I'm in love with your outfit! You're so inspiring!
xxx beautiful, Lisa!!!!
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Camilla said...

oh wow, that is a lot of bags haha- can't wait to see the clothes in action, and I am defo heading up to cheshire oaks soon

xo Camilla

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FashionFlirt said...

In love with your waistcoat, I need to watch out for that one..

xxx, Alena
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Emma MacDonald said...

Definitely going to be heading there for a cheeky shop when I start back at University in Sheffield! I thought Bicester Village was great, but this place looks incredible!

Bemsy x

Andrea said...

love your outfit!

Michelleesque said...

I am in love with the details!

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GeorginaRosalind said...

must go there! http://georginarosalind.blogspot.co.uk/

The Pantry Drawer said...

omg this looks glorious

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Floortje said...

Amazing photos! You're so pretty!

Marta said...

Oh haha the last picture is amazing- looks like you're having fun :) lucky! x

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Angie Ang said...

Awesome photos! Love that first shot!
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niamhkelly said...

This village reminds me so much of one I visited when I was in NYC. Woodbury Common. It's in New Jersey and it's stunning with amazing designer outlets! x

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ellinelle said...

..which designer is white scallop jacket in picture 9 from up !?oh my God , it looks amazing..

Fabulous pictures ..

The Fancy Teacup said...
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The Fancy Teacup said...

Like the comment above me, it reminds me of Woodbury Commons! What a fun thing to be a part of.

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C said...

Wow, you look great! I want a new fall wardrobe!!

xx
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sophie-mayanne said...

Definitely looks like an incredible and successful shopping trip!


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Iren P said...

this place looks like a paradize, wish I could go there;)
And of course u look stunning, again!!

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Patricia Ayuso said...

amazing photos!! love your look ;)
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Adeola Naomi said...

Gorgeous pictures!!!
I want that Blue coat!!!

Baby Meg said...

WOW looks like you had a ton of success. I wish I could shop there!

The Style Engineer said...

Oh my goodness, I HAVE to go here! Especially for the AllSaints store! You look like you had a fabulous time, I'm jealous!
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Victoria SuperBeautifulBlog said...

I like your looks :-) There are so cool :-)

Mary-Kate said...

shoooopping!!!

Hilda Nicholas said...

Jeez it sounds amazing! I have to go there soon.....
And I totally LOVE that last pic!

Fashion Recession said...

One thing about you, you sure do have taste!! Love what you whore to the outlet and love some of the items that you tried on on the pictures and probably bought. That last picture of these bags is amazing, haha, should be the billboard of the movie shopaholic ( or isn't it a movie yet ;) )

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Evi said...

Great clothes! WOW! Love them! You look pretty!

Evi xoxo

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champagne said...

I'm the only one who doesn't even have a designer bag? ahaha
nice sequin top, anyway

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Karolina Chudek said...

great post!

Mira said...

The pics are wonderful!!! Esp love the last one. That´s pure bliss and the way a happy shopper looks. Can´t wait to see what you bought :D
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Nyrha said...

I'm so jealous right now!

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fashiongamble said...

wooooow thats amazing

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M. said...

OMG! You bought a lot! The pullover/shirt you wear on the 1st picture is amazing, love it.

Julie Mitzie said...

You look amazing!

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Freya - Fashionable People said...

I just love All Saints clothing! Great shot of you with all your shopping bags :D

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Jenn said...

I died when I saw that cream sweater/jacket with all the textures, the one on a hanger. I can just imagine feeling so luxurious wearing that.

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Yunstation said...

great laughs
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Frank Vinyl said...

such beautiful looks! I love those pants you have on in the store
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Lois said...

Ohmygod, you're SO lucky! Those are a lot of bags, so jealous! :)

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Tatiana Cockburn-Aldana said...

AAAAH, I need to go there right now! It's in such an awkward place though, wish it was just outside of London! The shops (along with their discounts) are calling my name!

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Emily Bear said...

You are seriously fucking FAB.
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Home and Fashion Forecast NCCB said...

Great post! I'll Defo go on their website to get the 10% discount, I'm wondering if Bicester is part of them, as it looks pretty similar.
You looked like you got some great pieces, looking forward to the post!

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Discount Shopping said...

McArthurGlen have an attractive outfits ..Its awesome and after discount shopping it is more beneficial...

Pearl and Butler said...

We are based right near Cheshire Oaks and we love it! You picked up some gorgeous bargains...very jealous!

che said...

Gina Tricot jeans were MADE just for Sandra. ^_^

BLPR said...

your shopping outfit was fab ! looks like you scored some great finds can't wait to see them !

2dyefor said...

I've not been in years. It's now very high up my 'to do' list

LabellaLuxe Boutique said...

Awesome pictures! Love the handbag!

Misha said...

Whoah, what a shopping haul! Looking forward to see that new fall wardrobe in action!