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The WISE girls AVIDly plotting our Spring wardrobes.

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blossoming · 02/02/2011 20:50

New thread..

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PlumSykes · 10/02/2011 13:10

I think so, DH thinks I'm mad.

blossoming · 10/02/2011 13:16

Thank you plum, for a post that has made me smile!
So sorry your holiday is not going to plan fritzi. Maybe it'll bring you all closer together and you can look back and laugh at it one day!

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redllamayellowllama · 10/02/2011 13:31

Thinking of you and your family Bloss x

roary · 10/02/2011 13:36

Bloss tins of salmon/sardines/anchovies. X

OllieWollieWoo · 10/02/2011 13:40

Bloss - I've been thinking about you today x
Plum - hurrah for George - lovely story!

Can we talk clutch bags? Either I'm v tight or are they quite expensive for something I may use 2/3 times year? I need a silver one that isn't satin/weddingy (boak) and wanted a box-shaped/hardcase but didnt want to pay more than 40 pounds. Not found a square/oblong shaped one I like but have found one that I sort of like but its a bit gimmicky (in the shape of an apple Smile). Is that a big fashion no no?

FritziGreenEyes · 10/02/2011 13:47

plum What a lovely surprise! Maybe a tortoise could be the ideal pet for us.

bloss Despite the waste of money that I could have spent better on a new summer wardrobe, I'm not complaining. I also feel a bit silly mentioning it at all in the light of what you must be going through today.

On a more frivolous note: Who has got a spring/summer wishlist? I need a few colourful things as my wardrobe is full of grey/navy/black at the moment. I'm also struggling with footwear when it is still too cold for ballet flats and black boots feel too wintery.

Where are roma and esher?

pickledsiblings · 10/02/2011 13:48

Mrs J, the Kookai one doesn't look like jersey. H&M have some navy jersey ones in atm (not on website) but they are more fitted than boyfriend. I have a fab grey Ichi jersey one that I got from a local boutique; I can't find it online.

Bloss, thinking of you today and wishing you strength.

Fritzi, you'll be glad to get home. I hate being ill on holiday. Sorry it wasn't the break you hoped for.

FritziGreenEyes · 10/02/2011 13:51

ollie Apple shaped clutch sound, errm, different Grin Can you link to a bag you would like but that is too expensive so we know what you are looking for?

FritziGreenEyes · 10/02/2011 13:52

...sounds...

roary · 10/02/2011 13:56

Pickled I wish we had H&M, or the Boden one did not have a comedy lining. But maybe it's not too visible???

I am taking deep breaths, ladies, as it looks like DH has been offered dream job in Australia - we thought this might be a possibility and I have an offer on the table as well but have ENORMOUSLY mixed feelings about this move as will be giving my dream job here (which I have been on maternity leave from for 2 full years of the last 4).

Believe me, I know it's a good problem to have and don't want to sound like I am stomping my spoiled feet when lots of people would love 1. jobs or 2. moving to Australia but it is a big, big thing. We will know more tomorrow.

PlumSykes · 10/02/2011 14:00

OWW, I know this is sold out, but is this one the kind of thing you mean?

PlumSykes · 10/02/2011 14:01

Wow, Roary. Sounds amazing, but so scary! Eeek!

pickledsiblings · 10/02/2011 14:09

Would it be a permanent move to Oz roary? Do you have family/friends there? Is it dream job+dream location or just dream job for your DH? More info might help us help you wade though the 'enormity' Smile.

FritziGreenEyes · 10/02/2011 14:09

ollie Possible alternatives to apple?

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two

three, not silver but hard clutch and good price

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FritziGreenEyes · 10/02/2011 14:11

roary Exciting!!!!!

mrsjuan · 10/02/2011 14:11

OWW - I don't really like clutch bags in general but I like the one Plum's linked to

Roary - wow! How exciting. We don't have H&M nearby either but will have a look at the jacket when I visit my parents next week - happy to get one for you if you want?

Hooray for the tortoise Plum! That's great news. I'd love a tortoise. My mum had a couple when she was younger and apparently they always used to run away towards the sea (yes, they were definitely tortoises, not turtles Wink) - they'd normally find them walking down the road but I think they got away in the end!

Fritzi - I'd also love to hear other's SS wishlists. I am after some skinny cargoes without thigh enhancing pockets, some short person's flares, lottas / hasbeens, blochs... everything really!

PlumSykes · 10/02/2011 14:17

Have blogged re tortoise episode.

roary · 10/02/2011 14:20

Pickled I am Canadian, DH is Australian and job is in Perth (his home city). WE've lived there before, so I know it a bit. It would definitely be a step down for me career wise but I can't let DH say no to this job, it's that good. Perth is not my most favorite place but the deal is we would try to move within 2 years. HOwever DH has always wanted to go back, it is his dream place, but our deal was that we would never go back...and then this job came up.

DH's family are there but a mixed blessing, very nice people but exhausting and high maintenance. To be honest if they didn't live there I would be less stressed about it. We have made a deal that if this comes off we are going to live quite far away from them to discourage random dropping in. It sounds childish but I think my parents are a million times better with my kids, I don't like the way the inlaws interact with them, and it makes me jealous and a bit sad that the AUs grandparents will have so much contact with them. (NB: They are just irritating and have very different ideas about children from me, not dangerous!).

It's a pickle, really. My colleagues will think I have lost my mind if/when I resign.

mrsjuan · 10/02/2011 14:26

Agree that sounds tricky roary - do your parents live here or Canada?

blossoming · 10/02/2011 14:27

Thanks to everyone. Your kind words mean a lot to me.

fritzi, for spring I am after the Joseph white shirt, an IO boxy navy sweater, a couple of IO tanks and a slim fit breton. To wearwith indigo skinnies and flats. I overheard two farmers talking the other week and one said the weather doesn't get better here till after the May fair - May 14th!!
Then I'll start thinking about summer!

Exciting prospects there roary, lots to think about.

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roary · 10/02/2011 14:32

MrsJ in Canada. Much easier to be far away from all parents rather than close to just one set.

OllieWollieWoo · 10/02/2011 14:36

Plum - thats exactly the sort of thing I was after - like it a lot.

Fritzi - thanks for all the links (so when someone asks you what you did on your holiday, you can say that you hunted down a clutch handbag for a friend Smile) - I like the shape of the first one.

Wanted something to use with my (infamous) Warehouse embellished cuff dress. What sort of bags do you lot have for nights out? Found this grey one one Amazon which could do here and er, this are the 2 apples ones - but am now severely doubting my (already limited) judgement Blush here and here

About to order the DP trousers as they now have my size in stock.

AntPants1 · 10/02/2011 14:40

Wow roary sounds exciting...

A big thank you to lackadaisy. I was lost! Strangest thing...could not find Avid thread in style and beauty and was not on my " I am on" list even though I posted this morning...Anyway lacksadaisy found me and pointed me in the right direction......

roary · 10/02/2011 14:45

Ollie I actually love the apple!

It is a bit Judith Leiber, Handbag Person to the Stars check out the dalmation

KILDARE4 · 10/02/2011 14:47

Bloss my thoughts are with you today.

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