Houlilikes and almost a hasbeen . . .

[traceybath]

2 good purchases from Next

So these are nice material, flattering and a lot lot cheaper than houlihans. Obviously its next so they come up big but am pleased with them.

And these fake hasbeens are lovely - wasn't sure about the scalloped edge but they look fine and lovely colour.

So go on - tell me how awful they are and how deluded I am

Ooh tracey I love the cargos and the clogs and the stripey sweater as well. May just have to order the whole lot; still less than 1 leg of a houlihan though!

How is the sizing on the clogs? Am an annoying 6.5 so never know whether to go for 6s or 7s

Lovely trousers and shoes. Agree re scalloped edges though. Would need to try them on.

BTW, Tracey, I ended up back in H&M today stocking up on a couple more of their Bretons :). A white and navy to replace last years slightly worn out model (!) and a camel with thin black stripe to wear with black skinnies and LP scarf.

Tracey how does the length come up on the cargos - I am slightly stumped that they come in longer lengths - I am tall but don't want to lose the effect of them being 7/8 length. They look like a bargain!

Well I'm a munchkin at only 5ft and they're below my ankle bone so I'd turn them up a couple of times to hit just above my ankle - they're longer than houlihans I think and also not so incredibly low-waisted.

The clogs are true to size I think - the scalloped edge is less noticeable when on and I do like the fact they're navy.

I love my hasbeens but don't want to spend another £££ on a pair and the other makes like Lotta are too low for me.

Tulpe - oooh black and camel sounds nice!

I bought the trousers too, am your height but probably double your width(!), am pleased with them, despite them looking terrible in the photo - like a nappy, very low crotch.

Well you've sold a pair of the sandals, have been looking for something like this since last year. Don't know what came over me

I know and its next and we all hate next

no I meant I'm a tightfisted git normally

Top marks for finding the Hasbeenies Tracey , I had to send the Lottas back as too short and stumpy, but they look just right.

I found houli-likes todays, in Oasis reduced and in 4 colours.

Oh they're nice VB!

I'm not crazy about my thighs so can't see myself paying for real Houlis, but I'd give those a whirl. I want the olive and there were lots on the rails today. Might have to leave college early tomorrow for some emergency shopping.

I do like those trousers Tracey.

I know we're the same height but I have incredibly stumpy hobbit short legs. Would these just be a crazy idea? I find Next petite jeans/trouser too long without a decent heel.

Well I'd only ever wear with a heel and they do look nice.

Give them a go

Verity I bought the Oasis houlihan-likes in Olive & Navy from Oasis on Saturday and really happy with them (£15 each is a bargain). They look fab with a pair of high navy slight platform heels (wooden base)

Love those clogs Tracey. I bought the Lotta clogs but tried them on yesterday with a few new items and also find them far too chunky. Stupidly ditched the box though, maybe I can eBay.

Yes! Would defo need a heel but I'm worried I'd have to turn them up about half a dozen times. At that price though, they have to be worth a shot?

If you're going to roll them up why not just cut off a section at the bottom?

2 small rolls Rip and they're just above my ankle and perfect for spring with the clogs.

I think you've sold them to me Tracey

Fab. Thanks.

And yes planes I could but I'm a bit funny about tampering with things. Cutting, amending. It's a weird think because when you're petite, you probably should just do it.

Nice Tracey,however I cannot do thigh pockets unfortunately!
Have seen some navy cropped chino type things in Sainsbury's for £15 or so.May try those.