We're AVIDly buying Agnes, Anya & Ash (all very WISE buys!)

[OllieinOrange]

Time for a new thread.....

Hi everyone! I am so not going near any scales for the next few days. Dinner with governors last night, 3 courses, wine, Bec, flat R&Bs, bed 12. Grosvenor Chester today in white pintuck sleeveless blouse, agnes and same flats, plat du jour, wine.. Lady next yo us with gorgeous Birkin. Back home, more wine..
rufus, great tale, we're doing the opposite; week in Provence first then week near Frejus. I have bought about 10 blooz in a year!
Welcome back ollie, hope weather picks up.
fritzi, no way do you look prematurely aged.
Hope you're warm notyummy!
fleecy, I love espadrilles, but had forgotten! Had a red pair in 1986 !
haven't looked at links but am picking up a new laptop - mine! on Tuesday
and looking forward to responding better!
No White sunglasses anywhere. Gutted.

me again! a heavy cold (in July!) and constant message from mumsnet that they're doing some maintenance, has befuddled previous attempts to report on shopping progress. Today we were at a (cold!) wedding, trying to steer conversations away from recent news events.

Back to the shopping: this week's theme has been boots and scarves. Thanks petitdonkey for the welcome , carciofi - the Toast scarf seems to be the winner: I can summerify or winterify it as necessary as it's such a pretty soft pink, so have ordered. Am also going to look out for the Zara scarf Verity. I am convinced that I need a lily and lionel poppy scarf (I will go from having two scarves to having a house full) and will decide on that early in the week ...

Marsha the boots which are the clear winner (and look luxe IRL) are these Oasis boots www.oasis-stores.com/Fran-Block-Heel-Ankle-Boot/Boots/oasis/fcp-product/6750007409 I was tempted to wear them to the wedding today ... Bravo The Redoute boots weren't quite right (though nice in their own way!). I went slightly wild and decided to get some Nike Shox for my new Shred routine ... but they're the opposite of fashion.

In terms of Autumn wardrobe wishlist, I am looking for a dark grey sweater (like Gwyneth Paltrow wears in her latest Coach ad) - it's just the right tone of grey. I don't like my neck, so it would be ideal.

I also want some very thin, very high neck polo necks in white (and possibly black) as seen on the Celine runway. I have an old black Wolford polo neck body which is lovely but showing signs of wear.

I want a semi-sheer Equipment shirt and a
Also I am in need of a large-ish bag: currently have a crush on the Stella Fallabella in light grey, but then it's only faux leather so will it really be worth it? I also like the idea of a pale apricot coloured leather bag (this may not be ideal in rain of course).

I am also convinced that I need a pair of dark indigo skinny flare jeans, but that could just be the wedding champagne talking.

Trying to rearrange my wardrobe I found a nicely weathered LV monogram handbag, which I stopped wearing due to wags jumping on the bandwagon a few years ago and all the fakes around. Could I get away with it or is naff? The nicely aged leather could look good worn casually with dark grey.

Let's see if this one sneaks past the mumsnet maintenance pixies ...

woohoo, I made it (and apologies for massive post)

I can't belive how much rain we've had in the last 24 hours and its still tipping it down - am worried on your behalf NY! Hope all is well under canvas.

Red shame about the Agnes. My sister is bringing mine over when she visits on Thursday but I have my doubts whether they will suit me too - think you and I are similar shape/size no? That Liberty coat looks lovely.
Kalitixi those boots look a good buy. I saw these on the H&M site and would like some similar (but in leather) here
Bloss meant to say I agreeed with you 100% about finally finding trouser shapes that suit me - fitted ankle length trousers are a good shape for me too. Great re laptop.
Fritzi I used to have Dermalogica facials when I lived in London. Love their products too. Bet DD is having a lovley time with Oma (is that German for Granny too?)

Popped into a couple of shops near here yesterday and they both have duvet/down coats in stock! If you dont buy them by September here, they sell out (Dutch shops seem to only have 2 deliveries a year!). I have a long black one from Zara but would like a charcoal or navy one as black is v draining on me.
Also on my A/W wish list is a couple of chunky knits (have the Boden Barcelona knit in grey on order) and a navy polo neck. Also need a grey belt and would like a lariat style neckace.

Was someone on here looking for a navy shirt? M&S has one which looks nice here

We popped to Ikea yesterday and brought DS1 a cute desk and red swivel chair for his bday. He is thrilled with them - v sweet the way he has put all his bits and pieces in the draws and shelves!

Thanks Fleecy, Red. Was an irritating experience, I am never going back. Bought boots then took them back and exchange only so I had to get loads of stuff to match the price. Sticking to NaP, Matches, outnet for generous returns policy on everything.

Kalitixi great boots, same shape as some Acne ones I have worn a lot. good heel etc

Woo hoo sunny here! Off to beach in bleached cut offs and bright pink splendid vest! Picnic packed!

Hi Ollie, welcome back. Hope you got my card. Did you notice I had the year of the baby's birth printed as 2012?! I am a muppet. I had to get them redone.

kalitixi, I wouldn't spend that much on a non-leather bag. I would use the LV bag. I had two LV epi leather speedy bags and I am really sorry now that I sold them.

NY, hope you are having fun camping and not getting too damp!

Rufus, very funny about the door.

I have been auditing my scarves, have far too many and the Lily and Lionel one is for eBay, I hope it sells well as it is one of the superfine cashmere ones.

Well done on the press photo, Bloss!

We have relatives over and went here for lunch with them yesterday. It was lovely and DD2 slept the whole time. I wore the Whistles broderie top with skinny jeans and navy R&B ballet shoes.

Red, good luck with the move. Houlihans didn't do it for me at all but I like the Agnes trousers.

I've had it with buying summer clothes too. I am going to buy a North Face arctic parka, a couple of polonecks, black Hunters and a red bag, still thinking about one of the Mulberry conker bags. I saw one in the window of Matches last night and it is verrrrry nice indeed.

Hope you have good Sundays, the sun is shining here and we are going out to lunch. Hope DD2 snoozes through it again.

Lovely Sandro clothes, Marsha.

Enjoy the picnic, Bloss.

carciofi - I have one of those superfine LL scarves and was not that impressed by it. too fine, too loosely woven and therefore too easy to catch and then it runs - mine is looking a bit rough! The Crumpet one I have bought (for sis not me, I am waiting for next year's sale now!) is more closely woven and beautifully soft.

Comptoir des cotonniers have some lovely clothes this year (sigh)

Hello all.

Lovely summers day (at last) here.

Have been very good and spent morning in the park pushing various DCs on the swings!

Have just caved and bought this scarf from crumpet.

I just wanted something neutral which would go with everything.

www.crumpetengland.com/product?id=774

Oh and am so with you all in having no interest in summer clothes anymore after weeks and weeks of rain. It's all about AW for me. I am lusting after a leather biker jacket. Looking to channel EA!! Have seen promising ones in Zara and TK Max.

www.tkmaxx.com/jackets+coats/black-leather-biker-jacket/invt/35031346/

www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/uk/en/zara-S2011-s/108003/386260/LEATHER%2BJACKET

of course am really lusting after Reiss one..just not mad on price! mobile.reissonline.com/shop/womens/leathers/curtis/black/

Florence, mine has pulled too so it is probably not worth selling it. Crumpet are much better quality. Good buy, Ants!
Lunch was hard work, DD1 acted up.
My babysitter was refused re-entry to the UK as her visa is about to expire, feel sorry for her and it is bad news for me too!

Promising warm and sunny for mini meet up Thursday!

Yay for good weather! Will be thinking of you all meeting as we shift boxes! We went to John Lewis today to order curtains for the Kid's rooms and strayed into Topshop, bought the Berry Baxters, got home to try them on again and discovered a huge rip in them. Changing them will be fine, but no idea when I'm going to get a chance to do it. Annoying.

Ollie I think you've got a couple of inches on me, so they'll probably look fab on you.

Really like the Zara biker Ant.

Disastrous news Carciofi - do you know of any others locally or is there an agency of some kind that could help?

Fleecy, I love your wish list. TS have some nice cream tops and blouses and have you seen this Boden tweed blazer. They have a free delivery and returns offer plus 10% off atm.

Carciofi, what a shame about your babysitter. Good luck with finding another, you have such a good routine established. Pity about DD acting up, but totally understandable considering how much her little life has changed. It will be a while before she feels the 'real' benefit of having a sister IYKWIM.

Bloss, lovely vision of you in bleached cut offs .

Red, best of luck with the packing. I loved your goodbye excursions too. It will be hard, but you are such an open and friendly person that you will make friends quickly. Would it be too much to take on a Monkey Music class where you're moving to?

NY, hope the camping went well. We had a lovely day at the mudflats on Sat. Kids just love getting messy don't they. IME camping is always a bit messy.

Oooh, my liver hurts....

Had a fab weekend in London, highlight was a totally spontaneous extra night at a hotel! We didn't want to come home on Sunday so called my parents then checked in to this hotel - sheer indulgence! DH and I were like a pair of teenagers.

Ants - I bought that Reiss leather jacket too - my search is over, it's beautiful!!

Petit - how lovely that you got to have an extra night away - hotel looks amazing. Big respect to Mrs and Mrs PetitDonkey Snr too!

Totally forgotten what else I was going to write so will just wave to you all

My Boden order has been dispatched - surprised to discover from the dispatch note I had also ordered 2 woolly hats for the boys! Amazing what happens when you are under the influence of a 20% discount code!

Wrap has their new A/W stuff online here

Am loving this blouse here

Petit, w/e sounds lovely . Glad you got yourself a leather jacket that is an improvement on the IO one too.

Ollie, so pleased that you all made it home safely. It must have been really stressful for DH doing the driving. at your 20% off Boden discount code. I like that Wrap blouse, but DH informed me last night that he hates that type of collar (Peter Pan one). I love them and there are lots around.

Looks fabulous Petit, how lovely!

Had a really relaxing day as ds2 with friend. But didn't get as much work done as I usually do (relaxing in sun!).

Forgot to say, Pickled, MrsJ, Red and anyone else. so pleased have excuse to get light meter out again .

Evening all,
Weekend sounds great petit- very romantic!

Like that blouse ollie- would look good on you

Fantastic links as always marsha and I love your wishlist fleecy. How long have you got to go now?

Exciting times here-offers coming in on our house- we are holding out but would probably be happy to accept the latest offer so we've put an offer in on the one we want and waiting to hear on that.

Having to postpone Chester trip until last week of holidays as we were struggling to get a date for my 12 wk scan that fit around all our holidays and visits. Never mind. Did you enjoy your lunch bloss?

Hope you have a good meet up if I don't 'see' you before then.

Had a lovely lunch thank you icecream. Hope you enjoy Chester enough to come again and meet up!
Love that blouse ollie, but hate Wrap winter colours. Hopefully you're right pickled, and there'll be similar ones around.
My Boden order arrived Saturday. No good. Baggy up top but clingier on belly - grim! Will have to peruse further!
Really hot here today (and that's not something you hear me say often!) Went to the college to play with the machines again and wore the taupe Splendid dress from last year. But with my new Charnos slip (bought so I can be decent in class in dvf!), and a sheer slate grey vest as it really does gape at the front!
pickled, I accessorized the cut offs with dh's sweatshirt as there was a slight chill in the morning by the sea. Didn't stop dh and poor dd coming home with red faces though. I've treated dd with sudocrem. Feel very stupid.

Ok what's with the light meter!!!! Could someone explain!

Have just ordered this dress from LK Bennett

www.lkbennett.com/clothes/dresses/DRWILDEVE699SILKJERSEY

Just received email from Johnnie to say order has just been despatched! May need to "rest" credit card for a bit!!!!

Oh great WIT look today. Lovely crumpet scarf...

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