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singing the praises of Mint Velvet mail order

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cabbageroses · 10/03/2011 14:54

Ordered some tops earlier this week and they arrived 48 hrs later.

ordered a jacket this morning and they emailed now to say it has been despatched.

Clothes arrive wrapped in tissue and plastic.

I only ordered by mail as ther e is 25% off code which I don't think works instore-and I can't get to their stores- they only have 3- the rest are concessions.

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withagoat · 10/03/2011 15:20

but postage normally a lot

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cabbageroses · 10/03/2011 15:25

£3.95

cheaper than my driving anywhere with cost of fuel these days, or fares to London which are almost £20 return.

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TracyK · 10/03/2011 15:31

am going to HOF tomorrow to try stuff on - then will order online and get 25%.

I can't wait - what have you ordered??

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cabbageroses · 10/03/2011 17:21

Excuse spelling but haven't checked- I ordered the Habtoi silk top in iris, the Alyssia top but had to send back- got an 8 and sleeves were very tight- and the taupe ruched trench coat.

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lipglossandlashes · 10/03/2011 21:36

I love Mint Velvet and was wondering if anyone had a discount code?

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cabbageroses · 10/03/2011 22:04

WHOME- 25%

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lipglossandlashes · 11/03/2011 15:40

Wow thank you cabbageroses much appreciated! Danger to the bank balance though!
Damn you MN, I've discovered Lily&Lionel - 2 scarves, Vivienne Westwood anglomania (Net a Porter and My Wardrobe) 2 tops, Mint Velvet too many lovely things too mention, and H&M stripey breton tops! Grin

TracyK · 11/03/2011 19:11

I tried www.mintvelvet.co.uk/blush-applique-shift-dress/dresses/mint-v/fcp-product/921 on - but not particularly nice on - quite cheap top layer of material.

I tried www.mintvelvet.co.uk/the-anya-print-hook-up-dress/dresses/mint-v/fcp-product/755 with www.mintvelvet.co.uk/stone-cropped-leather-jacket/leather/mint-v/fcp-product/874 in grey. soooooooo soft leather - lovely outfit.

Also saw www.mintvelvet.co.uk/the-portia-print-dress/dresses/mint-v/fcp-product/750 in RL but not in my size so couldn't try on - but it is beautiful.

Jeans and jeggings - v. v. low waist and rubbish on me.

Just realised though that the grey leather jacket isn't on the web site - boo hoo - they only had a 16 in HOF and it was too tight in the arms. Anywhere else stock MV??

AintMissBeehiving · 11/03/2011 19:18

If you ring MV then they will check their stock levels at their concessions and shops for you and you can order it from them Smile

TracyK · 11/03/2011 19:25

Thanks MissB - I'll give them a ring tomorrow. I can see it now on the web site and on john lewis - but they only have 14's left. grr.

I've just ordered Portia print dress and the multi block satin top/mini dress - it was lovely in the shop too. Tried it on and it was v comfy having stretch material rather than silk on the back.

netbook · 11/03/2011 19:55

aibu to think these skirts wouldn't look out of place at per una?

these

loftyjen · 11/03/2011 21:16

Any idea how long the discount code is valid for?? Trying to suss out if I'll fit into some of the stuff (I know I could return it but hubbie thinks I should try it on in shop first - arrgghh!)

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cabbageroses · 12/03/2011 07:57

Not sure- but someone left it here saying it was in Woman and Home- so maybe a month?

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TracyK · 12/03/2011 08:24

Can you get in to try on today Lofty? I used the code last night and it worked.

TracyK · 12/03/2011 08:28

grr Littlewoods have the jacket in an 18 - but cheeky buggers are charging £235! Its only £195 in the other shops!

loftyjen · 14/03/2011 15:10

...haven't had chance to try it again (damn having family wanting to be sociable!)... might in a bit and will let you know! x

bigTillyMint · 14/03/2011 15:13

Love that jacket, but £195 - still £150 with the code and I already have a couple of (cheap) leather jackets) Sad

loftyjen · 14/03/2011 15:17

...Before I leap in, do the sizes for MV come up big/small in the grand scheme of things?

withagoat · 14/03/2011 15:30

bang on for me

its grey of course

the whole site and the shops even are grey

loftyjen · 14/03/2011 16:15

.... I have no issue with grey!! :)

TracyK · 14/03/2011 20:43

No - not all grey - they have a couple of shades of dusky blues. v nice. Some muted greens too in some patterns. And some muted peaches.

I found them not to be overly generous - maybe I was hoping for miracles. I'm a mid to top end 16 - but had to take 18's.

The grey leather jacket is the softest leather you will ever feel - every bit worth £150 or even £195. IF you will wear it - I'm doubting myself - as I have a nice (ish) black leather jacket from Next and have worn it twice in over a year! I don't know that I go to enough places to wear it.

TracyK · 15/03/2011 13:56

My top and dress have just arrived- love love love them!

Just need to source that bastard grey leather jacket (my black one from Next just doesn't cut the mustard)!

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