As we AVIDly await the joys of spring and the new fashion finds that it will bring, we WISEly contemplate our winter buys and return all goods that are unkind to the eyes

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Couldn't resist!

A hug for you Vin. Your posts, blog and love for Lucia are very moving. Hugs again.

I watched the EA video. She is fabulous. And the accent makes her even sexier. Love her style too.

wow at that bra!

WEll - that'll be WIT filling up her 'special box' with pretty bits of frippery.

Vin - I love the way you describe your beautiful girl.

HAven't caught up yet...!

reallygrumpy Congratulations!

vin How I wish there was more we could do than donate.

bonsoir I so understand your point about cleaners.

verity Your DH's hobby seems very time-consuming. Is there anything you can do on your own that would make you happy or feel better?

marsha What have you ordered? Red cashmere dress?

Vin it must have been quite dreadful seeing your beautiful baby go through so much. I can't really comprehend how awful it must have been for you as a mother. I will be making a donation in honour of Lucia's memory and your obviously enduring love for her.

Sorry, haven't yet caught up properly as haven't been posting for a bit (rl taking over ) but just to let you know NY I won't be at MOAM as have just booked family holiday and in order to accomodate DH's work commitments, both dds' birthdays and various hsop appointments I have made the ultimate sacrifice (as I told DH) and forfeited my MOAM weekend. And after I named it and everything!

Fritzi a black cashmere sweater dress, Vince knit sweater, floral dress, grey ribbed tights, chartreuse belt, b&w belt, two bras eeek! But will be strict on what I keep.

And this HH cashmere dress. Again, like the shoes, it is a bit different for me but I want to be more adventurous, (the up-lighting looks odd imo, shadows above the boobs?!). Could be good, could be bad (hopefully good!).

Esher, you will be missed!

Marsha I like that shade of tomato soup red. Not sure about the boob shadows - I think it will be one of those things that will either be great or terrible on and no way of telling till you try it.

Am currently compiling wishlists for spring purchases.

What do we think of this skirt. I am a little bit in love with it. It is £££ but am thinking it will be very versatile (with opaques now, poss bare legs later?).
It comes in a very lovely nude colour too but I was thinking it would be more limited in the nude and I think in nude it's more of a tall person's skirt. I am short

marsha Sounds great!

Oh no esher, we'll miss you! Where are you going on holiday?

For those of us who want to get back our DH's attention, how about this top for the next night out à deux???

vin- what an absolutely beautiful, moving tribute to your gorgeous daughter. I can't even begin to understand the pain that you must have suffered seeing little Lucia suffer so much. You are an amazing woman to have been through so much and still be so witty and perky on this thread and no doubt in RL too! The webpage is perfect.

Can I just check with those of you who have donated- silly question. Is the name that you sign in under the same name that shows on the donation page? I already have an account (under my real name obviously) but would prefer it not to be shown on this occasion. Otherwise, I can use a different e mail address and make a new account.

apuski- lovely Whistles dress- I have it too (enabled by the v kind red). Your boys are adorable!

Looby- you have the option to tick a box that shows your name or not.

Bonsoir, is this headband of any interest to you?

Or this?

Exhausted sounds like you had a lovely day, hope tomorrow goes well for you and ds

Congratulations RG, great news, hope you're feeling good and enjoy your pregnancy.

Esher sorry you're missing the MOAM, but hope you are going somewhere warm and sunny. It was bitterly cold here today. Did you get a puffa?

Fritzi I think I need to find an evening class for Mon and Weds (dh's training days). Actually I would love to do Pilates, might see if I can find a class on those nights! How are things with your dh now? BTW,that top is quite something

marsha love the sound of a chartreuse belt, love that colour, have you a link? Love the sound of your spree purchases!

Bloss those jeans would be perfect!

Vin, it sounds like Lucia was a wonderful little girl.

Marsha, that dress is a great colour and Esher, I like the skirt.

Frizi, I am speechless!

Verity, hope your DH makes it up to you. It is freezing here too and my family are texting me from sunny NZ!

Ignoring the fact that they are from Boden , what do you think of these in the red?

The term WTF springs to mind fritzi!
frigadoon, don't go! Thanks for linking the elusive grey janice. Has anyone ever seen it?
esher, I shall have my nails done as an homage to you. Really sorry you can't make the moam.

verity Pilates is great or maybe you could do Zumba like ollie and mrsjuan?
DH had his appraisal yesterday and is pleased with outcome, but still nervous about impending bonus day when actual numbers will be announced and whether he will get promoted or not. All highly political and energy-draining. I couldn't do it. He fell asleep before I had finished brushing my teeth... We are going out tomorrow though and I'm looking forward to it. What to wear? Maybe Janice again?

RG Congratulations!

Exhausted Good luck!

Esher Hols sound good.

I am discovering the joys of ebay again. I used to be pretty good at flogging stuff until my account was hijacked and swamped with fake Gucci - I was barred!

Now am up and running and selling again! Having a massive declutter. It feels good.