Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. A phone that grows with your child.

Meet the Other Phone.
A phone that grows with your child.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Mumsnet webchats

WEBCHAT GUIDELINES: 1. One question per member plus one follow-up. 2. Keep your question brief. 3. Don't moan if your question doesn't get answered. 4. Do be civil/polite. 5. If one topic or question threatens to overwhelm the webchat, MNHQ will usually ask for people to stop repeating the same question or point.

See all MNHQ comments on this thread

MNHQ

Live Online Chat Thursday July 6th 9-10pm with TV Stylist Angela Buttolph

204 replies

carriemumsnet · 04/07/2006 18:20

BBC2?s ?Dressing Dangerously? presenter Angela Buttolph will be answering questions live on Mumsnet on Thursday 6th July from 9-10pm. An acclaimed stylist and fashion commentator, Angela is part of the GE Money Transformations panel and will be offering advice on how mums can keep up with the latest fashion trends and look stylish on a budget. Post your questions in advance below, or join us here live on Thursday at 9pm.

OP posts:
WideWebWitch · 06/07/2006 21:56

oh busines casual, yes, me too.

NormaSnorks · 06/07/2006 21:57

Get yourself to M&S WWW.... not trendy, but lovely and W I D E ......(I suffer same problems... should be called NormaStoes really...)

AngelaButtolph · 06/07/2006 21:57

fullmoonfiend was asking about norkless skinnies. as queen the of the norkless, I am of course, qualified to talk about this...

well Kate Moss is also norkless and she has been sporting the hottest look of the moment; the hybrid swimming cossie/bikini. its basically a swimsuit with sides cut out. Try Hennes; they've got loads. it looks very bond girl, kind of sporty, but because the lines are so complicated, it kind of does look better uninterrupted by norks. Otherwise, I will just be going for the fakey padded balconette style I usually go for, which is always a winner for smaller titties.

laughinglil · 06/07/2006 21:59

angela but those swimming cossies are so not good for tan lines!

fullmoonfiend · 06/07/2006 22:02

thanks Angela! Though if I looked like Kate Moss don't think I'd care what I was wearing

Norma - yes I nicked the line but there's no better way of saying that! (though the column is banal)

FrannyandZooey · 06/07/2006 22:04

"Frannyandzooey was asking about trainer socks. was wondering if that is a sweat issue?"

no it was not a sweat issue

AngelaButtolph · 06/07/2006 22:05

Hello laughinglil. Okay, you're a young mum and you don't know what to wear round the shops with your 2 year old. y'know what? I am a massive massive fan of dresses, and I really think they don't get enough credit. It is literally speed fashion at its finest. jump in, zip up, whole outfit! jump into a pair of shoes; done! I reckon you need to invest in a couple of dresses this season.There are loads of day dresses that aren't too 'dressy'; top shop and warehouse have some great shirt dresses.And I am living in a black midlength babydoll dress from Hennes at the mo. its machine washable, makes me look a little bit Nicole Richie, can be worn with leggings when its colder, and a cropped jacket and a pair of ballet pumps. Dreses are like no-brainer fashion. soooo much easier than jeans and a million different top combinations! Just shove it on and forget about it. Also; I think the leggings underneath everything can make dresses perfect for running around in.

MrsSpoon · 06/07/2006 22:05

Any advice for us square people?

AngelaButtolph · 06/07/2006 22:05

frannyandzooey! what you wearing trainer socks with??

MrsBadger · 06/07/2006 22:06

so - nice coat in winter, fitted jacket in spring & autumn, what for summer?!

Cappucino · 06/07/2006 22:08

do you mean leggings like we used to wear, you know, in the old days?

no, no, you can't

mousie · 06/07/2006 22:09

come on - loads of us want to know about comfy heeled shoes!! have you run out of time??

MNHQ
carriemumsnet · 06/07/2006 22:12

Time ladies...

No more new questions from now on please - but have just spoken with Angela and she's going to try and answer as many of the existing ones as she can in the next 10 mins...
Thanks all - been fun hasn't it?

OP posts:
EmmyLou · 06/07/2006 22:12

Cappucino - this is the problem. As soon as anyone mentions leggings my mind shifts back to leggings then y'know, 1980s etc. And WHY WHY WHY add an extra layer of bulk??? Didn't get the dresses over jeans thing for the same reason (but didn't Dr Tanya look lovely....)

poisson · 06/07/2006 22:14

i htink i love angla!

she anskwewrd my question

i was right!!
jewellery big
cna we get her on every month?

AngelaButtolph · 06/07/2006 22:14

wickedwaterwitch your shoe dilemma; basically if you have wide feet, you're always better off going for a round toe (good cos its in at the moment!) the thicker the heel, the more comfortable you will be. I would go for a round toed style with a thick heel from Bertie, Topshop or Faith. Try to get something in leather, so it loosens up to fit your foot shape. Also wedges are really in at the moment, and very comfortable, because they really support your foot. There are a lot of styles that are quite espadrilly.

EmmyLou · 06/07/2006 22:15

Can we hire her for Meet-Ups???

WideWebWitch · 06/07/2006 22:15

thank you Angela.

poisson · 06/07/2006 22:15

aah carrie the style section triumphs!!
mayeb we need an " ask angela" thread where we can post qs and she can answer when it suits her when she is not jet settign aorund making mad women wear tutus to go shopping?

WideWebWitch · 06/07/2006 22:15

ha ha emmylou!

Pollyanna · 06/07/2006 22:16

Angela can you answer mine? (capsule wardrobe for 35yo sahm - see below)

Cappucino · 06/07/2006 22:16

lol at poisson turning up like a drunk back from the pub at the last minute

'I think i luv u'

poisson · 06/07/2006 22:17

i am a leeelte tiddly tbh

long day
ds3 told peopel i have ben in prison

jampots · 06/07/2006 22:19

WWW

Ive just bought these and they are v comfortable

Mine are in pewter though.

I have wide feet and am vertically challenged too

poisson · 06/07/2006 22:20

they nice
romans sanlds dire imo
stuff ont hem in grazia this week