Shopping Post : Leaving comfort zones and Revisiting an Oldie - FOSSIL

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It would probably be a fair assumption to make, that most Maltese people my age (I'm 30 folks) have owned a Fossil watch at some point in their lives. Fossil was one of the first designer jewellery brands in Malta and some 10/12 odd years ago, we all fell head over heels in love with their watches. For some strange reason or other, I realised last week that I hadn't spent some quality time with the Fossil brand in a few years now and this got me thinking...

I'm generally an analytical person..blame it on my scientific background, I do love to analyse people and their thoughts, even random passers by, but my all-time favourite subject has to be myself, which means that analysing myself is something I tend to do on a regular basis. Funnily enough, this has gradually brought me to the realisation that I'm actually a rather strange, contradictory person.

A good example is that I love switching about my daily routine and I always crave variety in my life but at the same time I find it really hard to leave my comfort zone with certain little things like my daily desk. I also came to realise that although when I'm travelling I hunt down all the artisan markets and look for all the local shops, when it comes to shopping in Malta, I've somewhat been creating comfort zones as to where I shop from. I've also been putting shops into categories and leaving them there and this is BAD v BAD. 

This realisation hit me a while ago and was one of the reasons as to why I started the series of Caroline hits a shop per week (or more) and shows you what's in stock...the idea was to introduce or re-introduce myself and you to shops I might not have visited in a while or possibly never (although this might be a bit unlikely unless the shop has just opened). 

So as mentioned in the opening line, for this week's edition, I've left my 'usual' zone and re-visited a brand that I started loving  back when I was 18 and maybe actually that's why I had bypassed it of late.....I had simply given it too much love in my life already :) Now, time to stop rambling and talk about the shop and ladies and gents (yes we've paid attention to the men too this week) - I present to you FOSSIL at Sunlab (The Point).

After examining the new collection of Fossil products, I feel that the brand has retained the quality it was always renowned for but I also feel that it has grown up a bit, the majority of the styles feel a bit more refined, a bit more chic & stylish and possibly a little sleeker.

Check out these pics and see if you agree - oh and this week's edition is special - I made the hubby (Kurt Paris) come to Sunlab and take the photos and we incorporated selfie-style pics into the equation..truth be told I was hoping he would also buy me those earrings in the third pic..but no such luck..*sigh* ...maybe he reads this ....

Not actually sure which of these I like most

please ?

A gorgeous bracelet to wear to a wedding /formal do

LOVE the cute charms

Kurt posed as well !!! :D for meeee...ay this is the best photo ?

He also snapped some merchandise pics in the Sunlab store too and these are on my facebook page right here.

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Shopping Post : Dots, Denim and Wolves - A POINT at Hilfiger

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In the latest instalment of 'Caroline hits a store and shows you their new stock'  we take a very pointed look at Hilfiger Denim at the Point. I haven't made up my mind as to whether I prefer the main line brand Tommy Hilfiger or the sub (trendier, more casual) division Hilfiger Denim...I love the Spring Collection of the main line (more on that to come) but whenever I enter Hilfiger Denim I'm really drawn to the 'cool vibe factor' the clothes and stores give off.

The store at The Point is no exception, fun decor, sultry lighting...it's the kind of store that invites you in.

The new season collection for woman has quite an exciting mix of different stuff - patterned t-shirts, graphic t-shirts , v cool denim options, polka dots (heart takes a little leap) and some lovely light knitwear with nice bright colours.

The new male collection (men actually get a larger section of the shop....hmmm some complaining here) is also very stylish, some brilliant printed t-shirts, amazing denim jackets (give me a guy in a denim jacket any day of the week) and interestingly enough - some really lovely watches (these were actually spotted by the hubby and he was right, they are really really nice).

I'm a woman and this is my blog soooo I am starting with the female....

These shorts are perfectly cute and lovely...please buy them for me someone...

This shirt will go nicely with the shorts...just saying

This is a wolf right ? I'm not crazy ?

Honestly can't remember if these are male or female but the cool turn up caught my eye !

And now we have the male section........

A man can never have too many polo shirts and remember..however good the quality they DON'T  last an eternity so do replace every so often....

Repeat after me ..men in denim jackets...men in denim jackets...

I'm addicted to denim.....*sigh*

Aren't they cool ?

Hope you enjoyed that, let me know which is your favourite photo ..oh and if you do like the watches ..leave a comment and let me know ..the hubby will be chuffed and happily smug :)

For those living in little lovely Malta there are Hilfiger Denim Stores at The Point and in Valletta (in Valletta same store as Tommy Hilfiger - basement level).

Since it's 2014 and all they have a facebook page right here.

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