So the news of the month is that I have decided that my car, a red Toyota Aygo has simply gown old and needs replacing which means….NEW CAR SHOPPING…the last time I did this was 9 years ago and I had forgotten how much fun it is. At the moment, what I’m doing is compiling a list of my favourites, getting prices and visiting showrooms….eventually I’ll progress to test drives.
What do I Want vs What do I Need ?
My job as a fashion stylist often means I need to carry lots of stuff around to shoot with, which means a nice comfortable boot is somewhat handy, then again, my job as a stylist means I need to run around from place to place so a small car that fits in parking places easily and darts around our little roads and corners is also really handy. What all this means that
I’m the crazy girl walking into showrooms asking for quotes for SUVs and superminis.
The other factor is well the shape…as you might imagine the car’s aesthetics are of slight importance to me, I like quirky cars ..as is the colour …preferably two colours or even three (much to the hubby’s dismay)…so whilst he’s asking about engine specs ..I’m asking about colour and personalisation options.
So anywayyyyyy the point of all this is that I’ve decided to chronicle this shopping journey…lets call it …finding the right car for a fashion stylist.
The first car I’m going to talk about is the new MINI COOPER – coincidentally it was launched last Saturday evening with an awesome launch party at Muscat Motors to celebrate the occasion. – beer bar, wine bar, vodka bar(Chase), fish and chips, MINIs to examine (both new and vintage ones) …lots and lots of fun!!
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| Gianni is the brand ambassador and has been given his very own ‘KISS’ mini countryman to drive 🙂 |
Time to actually talk about the new MINI …in a word WOW…I’ve always loved the mini and whilst the difference between this version and the previous is not huge…there are little touches that make it even nicer, a re-designed front that is a bit larger and sleeker, more chrome touches, a more techy interior, slightly larger boot (hurray!), greener engine, extremely comfy seats and above all it is still a MINI – LOVE THIS CAR…cons : whilst the boot has grown, it is still nothing you’d consider large & like always, this car doesn’t come cheap…
My Outfit
This was actually my outfit for the entire day not just night – since that day went as follows – Simshar crew screening, Coccinelle magic keys event, Faith shoes launch at Debenhams….Mini party..
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I got to take two things on their first outing – a darling pink, plaid skirt from New Look that I bought a few weeks ago at a press event & my new pink Coccinelle satchel…..I think this bag might have made it to the top of my list as far as my favourite bags go…it is extremely practical, comfortable (I spent a day wearing it) and it’s pink with touches of gold.. I mean ..what more could I possibly want…
Bag : Coccinelle (SS14) / Skirt : New Look (SS14) / Top : Promod (old) / Jacket : Moda International / Shoes : Dr Martens / Necklace : Gift from Madrid / Leggings : Proskins Slim
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| This bag is beyond gorgeous…am so over the moon with it 🙂 |
So let me know what you think…what vote do you give the new MINI?
Comments
Chaicy Style A Pastiche
You look great in that outfit girl <3 Love those shoes and that jacket as well! <3
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Caity @ Moi Contre La Vie
I love mini coopers! <3 I also love that too cute skirt. Great choice! <3 GIGLove
Kumiko Mae
Omg a mini cooper! Great choice! It's such a cute car, o think it can definitely catch a.lot.of attention
Kaye
Oh! I would LOVE a mini for my next car. The prices in Australia are shockingly high, but I still love them. Your outfit is lovely BTW <3
Ari
I haven't learned how to drive yet, but I think I'd like a small car myself in the future. I heard they're much easier to control too when driving!
thinacruz
Lovely outfit!!! And that car is really cute but I think I'm too tall for a cute car 🙂
Caroline Paris
thanks hun, it is a cute skirt right ? wasn't sure i'd get much wear out of it but couldn't resist !
Caroline Paris
they're high here too unfortunately but I think they're worth it….
Caroline Paris
it depends on the car but in general ..less car = less control needed
Caroline Paris
thanks a lot hun 🙂 thanks for stopping by 🙂
Caroline Paris
haha i'm short …no such problems although it is quite roomy
mollymia
not familiar with cars at all. but nice outfit you got there!
giglove
lornapenn
I'd love to have a mini cooper! Love your pink satchel too! (Lorna Mai GiG)
♛ Aby C.
I have been dreaming to have a minicooper! hehe nice event! loving your Dr. Martens too 🙂
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cindy tong (cindysplanet.com)
I love the pink bag tooo.. ahhaha u seem hv so much fun choosing your new car!!!
Ling Fish
Loving the pink bag! OMG mini coopers were my dream cars when I was younger!!
Love Ling
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Leesha Starr
I love your bag! So cute.
I love mini coopers! I'm looking for a car but can't afford that.
Nella Beautifyiu
the new mini cooper looks so coof. manly yet so cute. would love to have a car like that.
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Beauty_Blogette
Mini Cooper is such a fun car! I love it. 🙂
shasha
ooh a mini copper! i love cars, and the mini copper is probably my fav among the lot!
Smallnhot Sarah
The mini is simply gorgeous I would think ! I so wanna get one for myself ! 😀
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Marxie
I would love to drive this mini cooper! Haha! Your shoes and pink bag are so nice. *-*
Monica Calangian
How cool! Car shopping looks fun, but since I don't even know how to drive, I just choose to be practical and get what is easy for my driver to drive. Haha!
Patricia Evangeline
I love the leather jacket,and the outfits looks good on you ^^
Nice post
Gig
Caroline Paris
fair enough.. a driver does sound good must admit 🙂
Caroline Paris
thanks a lot hun..want to drive it too..need to book test drive 🙂
Caroline Paris
yea it is soo cool
Caroline Paris
thanks hunny 🙂
Caroline Paris
not any more ? it's still mine I think 🙂
yuhjiun
OMG that's cool! I wish to attend the event too aww 🙂 btw love your outfit girl!
Agata Pokutycka
I've always loved the Mini but there are better cars for this price… maybe one day when it is a bit cheaper
Miss Ika
it look great if the mini cooper in red color hehhe
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Shumaila Jaffer
oh girl ur bag is gorgeous and necklace is so pretty …. i also wanna drive mini :/ one day !!
Nicol Wong
love the bag. its lush. ive never really been a fan of the Mini Cooper. but the dashboard is really cool!