I’m a football player and got the perfect autumn bag at Primark, it’s a bargain
A football star has revealed the trendy Primark purchase she made for her ‘mini Monday’ with her football boyfriend – it cost just £14.
Glasgow native Jilly Cross is married to former Rangers and current Motherwell star Andy Halliday.
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She regularly shares her outfit choices and shopping hauls with her army of followers on social media (@jillyisabella).
With her famous boyfriend’s salary and her own fashion brand DulaJilly has an impressive clothing and accessories collection.
But she still likes to go to the high street for bargains.
And she popped into Primark to buy a brown handbag for a romantic trip to Stockholm, Sweden, with her new man.
She said: “You’ll die if you find out where this bag came from. Primark.
“Suede on one side, leather on the other. Are you kidding me?
“I don’t remember exactly how much it cost, but it’s from Primark, so super affordable.”
Jilly completed her look with a white Zara cardigan, Levi jeans, flip-flops and an ASOS rugby shirt over her shoulders.
Her £14 shoulder bag also comes in black and has a zip fastening.
Primark bosses describe the trendy accessory on their website as follows: “Meet your new favourite accessory: our slouchy shopper bag!
“Made from a chic faux suede fabric in brown, this bag effortlessly combines style and functionality.
“The spacious interior compartment is perfect for storing all your belongings, while the adjustable strap ensures a comfortable fit no matter how you wear the garment.
“Whether you’re heading to the market or grabbing a coffee with your bestie, this versatile shopper is ready to accompany you with its chic, laid-back vibe.”
Jilly and Andy held an intimate wedding ceremony with fewer than 30 guests in her parents’ backyard in July.
It came after the down-to-earth duo made their marriage official at City Chambers in Glasgow and were driven to their reception in Jilly’s uncle’s black taxi.
Not only the location and the guest list were relaxed.
The new Mr and Mrs Halliday chose mozzarella sticks, penne arrabbiata and chips as part of their wedding menu.
And Jilly ignored a designer wedding dress in favor of a classic gown and white jacket from her own fashion brand Dula.
She completed her outfit with a mini veil and a pair of her mother’s ’90s Chanel heels, which she described as her “borrowed something” of the day.
Jilly revealed her look and details of the ‘secret’ wedding on social media, leaving fans of the famous couple open-mouthed.
One of them said, “It’s nice that you’re just doing your own thing.”
“You did such a beautiful job! Perfect and so humble,” wrote someone else.
“The real royal wedding,” a third chimed in.
A fourth said: “Wearing your own brand on your wedding day is iconic.”
Meanwhile, a fifth echoed: “Getting married your way is such a FLEX. Congratulations Jilly, we love you.”
Why is Primark the place to go for bargains?
HOW does Primark do it? Keep delivering on-trend items at such unbelievable prices? According to bosses, it comes down to four things.
- They “sell a lot of items” – Thanks to them they can save by buying in bulk for their 191 UK stores
- They “do very little advertising”
- Although their clothes represent the “latest trends”, “they do not use expensive hangers, tags or labels”.
- And finally, they try to be “as efficient as possible when transporting products from factories to stores.” This includes things like “asking suppliers to package our t-shirts so they can go straight on the shelves.”
For more information on how Primark keeps their costs so low and delivers such great bargains, visit the Primark website.
