Morning 
Got up to work on a project, but it's much nicer here! This interior designer came in to talk to us during the week, she was lovely, but her outfit and luminous orange hair 
made me think, if that's what she wears, what on earth does her house look like? Turns out her taste in interiors is a bit more, em, flambouyant than mine!
Don't have a Janice, but do have Cakes red shoes, which are fab. Took off the bow and hot glued a silver button on instead to cover the mark. Love them with an all black or navy ensemble, and they are really comfy. I have really taken to heels this year, thanks to this thread, there's no going back now!
Have been very wise in purchases lately, got navy cashmere Anya Hindmarch jumper on ebay
which feels like a fluffy cloud. There really is such a difference in grades of cashmere. It's all soft, but some of it is just delicious, and not always the most expensive I find. One of my fluffiest is from John Lewis, via ebay!
My bargain of the week, was this Orla Kiely silk scarf. I'm not a fan of the oilcloth bags (have they been on the Mumsy thread?) but I love that particular print, the colours are a bit off IYKWIM! Anyway saw the scarf in Brown Thomas last sat for 95E, came home, googled it, found one with a pen mark on it reduced to 40E, and had it around my wrist on Wed
I have been so looking forward to the Lanvin H&M collaboration, but a bit disappointed owith what I've seen here. I'll still be outside the shop at 9 though, it might look nicer in RL.
I've still got a bit of an obsession with the jigsaw bag with the stars. I think Tracey saw it in RL. It drives me nuts when companies don't put pieces on their website, iF it's featured in Vogue that's bound to create an interest, why not make the most of it? It's the same with COS, and Russell and Bromley, come on, move into the 21st century, you'll make more money!
EIE I really feel for you, you have made such an effort, you have done all you could possibly do, It's not your fault. Start making plans for yourself, see the CAB, when you know the financial reality you'll be able to work around it. It will make you feel better to take control of the situation and move on. You know you deserve better
Oh Vin 
You are the main reason I try to catch up every night, to see how you are doing. The other night when I saw the word 'curfew' I felt so angry for you. I have dug out this thread. I know it's long, but it's really inspirational. I posted on it myself about my memories of the day my mother left my father, and the wonderful, happy life she, and I, went on to have. The thing is, your P, like the woman on the thread's, has ground down your self-esteem so far, that you accept as normal what everyone else regards as abuse. It's not your fault, but you need help to get out. In Molls case, going to a counsellor was crucial, and I think it will be for you too. Could you try to find someone close to work you could see at lunchtime? You might not need many sessions, but you need someone to hold your hand at the beginning. PLEASE consider it vin, you and ds could be living a different life by Christmas. You have had so much thrown at you in the last few years, please, put yourself first NOW, don't wait any longer, you have waited too long already. > Moll was back a few months ago wondering what to wear to the Chelsea flower show, she has a lovely new man and her life has been transformed. That will be you soon. BTW, you made me LOL with your description of dress down Fridays 
another reason I could never work in an office!
Bloss love your crafting, was so sorry I missed your photos, by all accounts you looked gorgeous How I wish I had time to Shred would love to be toned and pert!
OWW so sorry you're trip didn't turn out as you planned. Why don't you plan a weekend in the new year, something to look forward to, tell your family you'll only be in London on sunday, and spend fri and sat doing what YOU want. Thanks to you our freezer is full of shortbread and various cookie doughs in anticipation of a marathon baking session in a few weeks
Cake LOVE your hair, and Tracey I will be purchasing that hair thingy, it looks life changing Hoping your dream house will come on the market any day now!
Dolce sounds like you looked amazing the other night, as for the lack of knickers, well you've got to do what you've got to do!
to everyone, and hello to delurkers. This thread is so great, I love those moments when I think "wait til I tell the W&A girls"
Now, must do some work!