OMG following on from my coat thread I just need to say a MAHOOSIVE thankyou to Shop on the Beach!

[WilfShelf]

Original thread here...

Shop on the Beach, who have been reporting that their Merrell coats have been flying out the door [hmm, wonder why...? ] following my coat thread, have bloody well sent me a free pair of Merrell boots! And they fit beautifully! And I love them!

They are OFFICIALLY my lovely, wonderful people of choice. Moveover Mr Boden, Mumsnet has a new god...

[And by the way, I do NOT work for them, do not work in marketing/PR, and I asked MNHQ's permission before posting this thread...]

I think Habs deserves a bit of shopping Kudos now. But FWIW I gave up on nappy bags after boy 1: just used whatever biggish bag I fancied along with a foldable nappy mat (you can get one with an attached ziplock pouch for wipes etc) and just used lots of other ziplock bags and snaplock boxes...

Ok, so having read both threads about the Wakefield, I have decided that I can't live without one need to invest

I'm sorry if this has been done before, but what size should I go for - I'm 5ft 7, 10 on top, 10/12 on bottom. Currently have a Lands End Squall thingy in small, which fits fine.

And colour? Do I wait for a plum, or get the black and buy lots of bright scarves and gloves?

Thank you very much

You need a medium, I am exactly same size and height as you and medium perfect on me, you will prob have some room for jumpers underneath (but mine doesn't look too big without, nice and fitted).

I have the black which I love but plum not really my colour, it does look nice...

I agree, get the medium. The black is very versatile so I would go for that, but then I am not really a plum person either.

ttallou, I don't really use a nappy bag anymore either. I wrap nappies, wipes, bags in a carrier bag and stick it either under the buggy or in whatever bag I am using (if its big enough). I use a Cath Kidston messenger bag most of the time, but they are becoming ubiquitous round these parts so I have been boycotting it recently. Great bag, even if it is like the Bermuda Triangle at times (I can never find my keys in it). You can stick it through the wash if it gets grubby, which is a bonus.

Disclaimer: OTHER COATS ARE AVAILABLE...

About 8 million other options on that thread...

Well, I tested the waterproofness of the wakefield well and truly today. Cosy and dry as a bone.

I have just ordered my Merrell Wakefield in plum from the very lovely Shop On The Beach.

They are SO lovely!

O well done both of you, wilf and merrell.

Really lovely thing to do.

Well done Wilf. I used sotb for my haven which is fantastic I ordered late at night on a Thursday and it was delivered on the Saturday by 8am service was brill. Wonderfull just wonderfull.
I have had loads of comments about mine and were was it from I have little cards with thier addy on to give out :)

Aw, how fab of them.

I really don't need another coat. Not really. But I am tempted.

Can anyone tell me how long the Wakefield is? Is it lined, ie. warm?

I have a short waterproof jacket but nothing long but I do have to be careful that I don't get something too long otherwise I look daft.

Okay so my Wakefield arrived today and I can't do it up over my norks!
To note, I'm a 16-18 and bought an xl. With sadness am
Sending it back. Ate larger ladies not Permitted to leave the house in wet weather?