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Avid and wise trying autumn/winter for size..

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blossoming · 10/09/2011 18:53

Hi everyone. Come and join in with your lovely links to autumn/winter clothes!

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petitdonkey · 30/09/2011 11:47

amber - I have no advice for you as I mainly FF but huge sympathy. I am a bugger for getting cabin fever so I really do know how you feel.

Also the talk of absent DHs has hit a nerve. My DH has worked away ever since I fell pregnant with DD2 but it's recently that it's just felt exhausting being on my own all week. DS has moved into year three which in an independent school is a huge change - later finish, homework every night, an unbelievable amount of sports kit and even a sodding cello!! DD1 has started reception so is shattered and poor DD2 is sick of carting around in the car. She is only 2 and some night we aren't home until nearly 6pm and she's broken!! Sorry I shouldn't moan but, like you Annie, mostly I just miss my gorgeous man. (Although, conversely, when he's home for a week I get so cross that he doesn't understand how organised everything has to be and that I can't eat crap for tea and watch trashy telly Blush )

I have also realised that my weight and self esteem is directly linked to stress levels and I either gain weight (like now) or lose it (but not very healthily). I genuinely can't make the meet-up as DHs best friend is coming to stay now but I have to admit that I was relieved as I was getting myself in a state about my size and appearance. Rubbish I know and something that, at my age, I need to sort out.

Shit, sorry!! This isn't therapy!! (or maybe thats exactly what it is for many of us...)

Back to S&B - i looked at my colours again last night and there are some lovely ones - I am at the dark end so Bloss yes, airforce blue is one of my 'pop' colours. I need a trip to the shops to really get my head around it all. Am thinking that this might be my starting point....

petitdonkey · 30/09/2011 11:51

And pickled thanks for the lovely hair complement but my lady said I've probably put too much warmth into it and should go mousey knock it back a bit. I think that the make-up side of things has thrown me the most. Ive always thought that I do my make-up quite well but I use a lot of peaches, coppers etc to warm me up. I think now that is wrong and I have to embrace my English Rose look (which I hate) - do I really have to ditch the bronzer??? Confused

petitdonkey · 30/09/2011 11:52

And (last one I promise) - no to Reiss vanity sizing!!! I really am a ten and all of the other shops are wrong!!

LTEC · 30/09/2011 13:05

bloss
how could I not think of you? all of those lovely jewel colours, too

OllieinOrange · 30/09/2011 13:21

Lovely to have you back PetitDonkey. I'm a summer too but no idea if Im a light or dark one. Was just told I was a cool summer and now have a wardobe full of blue, grey and beige. My pop colour was raspberry but Ive yet to find anything I like in that colour!

I'm off to a fashion show this evening - the lovely boutique near here which stocks Maison Scotch (and a lovely new Danish line called Stella Nova which is worth looking out for) is having one. Several Mums from school are coming too - really looking forward to it but no idea what to wear.

The big dept store here is having its annual 3 day sale. Its a clever concept - it has different things reduced on each of the 3 days and every household gets a preview catalogue throught the post a week before so you get sucked into seeing things you like beforehand and going along to buy them! I popped in to get DH a few bits for his bday and picked up this Supertrash dress [[http://www.debijenkorf.nl/page/product_flypage?product=8274020038&fh_eds=ß&fh_session=97uqar5h50h3jd2lj6kqi46gp2&tsm=1&fh_maxdisplaynrvalues_brand=1000&fh_secondid=8274020038&fh_lister_pos=4&fh_location=//catalog01/nl_NL/categories

carciofi · 30/09/2011 13:26

Hi LTEC :) Great colours.

It has just cost me £17 to return the bloody NF coat, grrr.

I have decided that I want the red LKB Anna bag as it is a good size, I was bidding on one on eBay but it has already gone over £200 so I'll save for a new one.

Amber, no advice from me but hope she takes a bottle for you.

Just left all of DD2's 0-3 months clothes into the charity shop. She is getting so big.

Petit, you always look good in your photos. Could you get a babysitter a couple of afternoons a week for DD2, maybe? I think I need to do that every so often.

I got a £10 off code from Boden, I was about to spend it on DD1 but saw this top, anyone have it?

AntPants1 · 30/09/2011 14:10

amber I feel your pain. My DS was a boob monster! Eventually after months of trying a bottle we just went cold turkey when he was about 9 months. I went out for the day and DH took over. I gather it was hell but by the time I got home in the evening he was taking a bottle. From then on I ensured at least one feed a day was a bottle. Hope you manage to crack it.

Can I just say how in awe I am at those of you who juggle their families with DH's often away. petit, Annie and carciofi and all the others I have missed I really don't know how you do it. You all deserve a massive pat of the back. I am sorry to hear how tough it can be.

LTEC I love those Reiss tops!

Ambernj1 · 30/09/2011 14:29

carciofi yes I have that Boden top - bought with my voucher - I like it, got the purple and it's a lovely shade. Maybe size up if you're between sizes though as my 10 is pretty figure hugging! Bet you give to FARA in Barnes - always find lovely kids clothes in there!

Thanks all for the advice, I think perserverance will be key. She used to take one in the first few weeks, then she got colicky and a combination of that and laziness meant I was reluctant to offer. DS has woken fom his nap in a mood and is refusing to eat anything but Wotsits [awesome parent emoticon]

carciofi · 30/09/2011 15:48

Ants, thanks!

I'm having a very productive day, have now gone through DD1's clothes and thrown out anything that isn't nice enough to keep for DD2.

Amber, yes, I did indeed. Let me know when you are next in the area, we could go for coffee.

carciofi · 30/09/2011 15:55

And thanks for the info on the top. I think I will use it for DD1, now that I have seen the gaps in her winter wardrobe!

carciofi · 30/09/2011 16:52

25% off at Crumpet with the code autumn25

petitdonkey · 30/09/2011 17:55

carciofi - I am coveting a Crumpet scarf as it is in 'my' colours and that code may just enable me. Would you mind very much checking the code as it says it is invalid.

pickledsiblings · 30/09/2011 18:14

Bought a dress today for the MU - same print as this but a different style. Just need to get the sewing machine to it now! I am contemplating wearing it with coloured tights, DH thinks mustard, I think not.

Annie, your post about your DH made me really appreciate my DH today when he came home from his trip, so thanks for that Smile. Do you think you might get along for a drink on Sat? It would be lovely to meet you.

Ollie, I thought of you today when I purchased this navy ponch. It is much darker and nicer in RL and has just a hint of cable, not enough to do weird things to my boobs red Grin.

pickledsiblings · 30/09/2011 18:20

lol at ponch instead of poncho

Petit, having DCs at different schools is so exhausting and Prep school is quite all consuming - I completely understand how you are feeling. Not that it's much consolation but it does get easier as they get older. Do you let your youngest out for a run around after drop off and before pick up? I found that that really helped, even if it did mean I was out of the house for an hour longer.

carciofi · 30/09/2011 18:44

Lovely dress, Pickled.

Petit, try caps AUTUMN25. It is valid from today until 9th October on full price items only. If you want to pm me your email address, I could forward you the email.

These Hudson jeans arrived, really nice on and I like the pockets.

carciofi · 30/09/2011 18:45

They are lovely, soft scarves, btw, I have a couple.

redllamayellowllama · 30/09/2011 19:01

Ha ha Pickled - am still in two minds about that jumper actually. My phone won't let me see your links.

Hope you manage to get out Amber.

Carciofi - that is a massive PITA re. refund. So bloody annoying when that happens.

En route to London, have decided on the Zara jumpsuit for a catch-all kids party/dinner/drinks outfit. Am hoping we arrive in time for Strictly!

Lovely day exploring Bristol - dancing to busking, riding on boats and playing in fountains. Gert lush..

notyummy · 30/09/2011 19:33

Quick post from the car en route to MILs. Lets hope I don't have to referee any family arguments....

Petit- shame you can't make the MU but please come to the next one. I am sure you look great and although meeting new people is always a bit daunting, so far I have found everyone I have met is lovely.

Enjoy the weather and have great weekends all!

ApuskiDusky · 30/09/2011 19:41

Oh I just got into a panic that I'd missed Strictly, not on til 9 thank goodness!

petitdonkey · 30/09/2011 19:58

It still won't let me do it so I will pm you if you really don't mind. £150 is SO much more acceptable than 200....

carciofi · 30/09/2011 21:15

Red and NY, have fun!

Petit, hope they apply the discount. I haven't tried to use it myself (so restrained!). Which scarf are you buying?

DH still not home, what a shocker. I am watching Henry of Navarre and having a glass of French wine to match.

Rufus, I think I gave you the wrong impression, we only say things like milseán, bainne, cailín álainn, etc to DD1. Not gaelgori at all, I'm afraid.

PORTIA4 · 30/09/2011 21:23

Carciofi I'm impressed with your Irish, having attended SPS, you have alot more focal than anyone in my year had!

carciofi · 30/09/2011 21:42

That's about the extent of it, Portia! Did you have Riocard O'Tiarnaigh for Irish?Such a nice man. I think Mr Hughes was the teacher in junior school. European languages were given far more importance at SPS, my French and Italian are much better!

rufus101 · 01/10/2011 00:08

I don't even do that amount Carciofi!

wideawakenurse · 01/10/2011 08:01

Morning all. Lovely to see you petit.

Went out for drinks with work colleagues last night. I was so hot as they only maternity clothes I have are autumn winter appropriate. Was a nice evening, but I do miss being able to tuck into a few glasses of wine n

I have the morning to myself as DH has lots of plans for golf, football matches etc this afternoon. So I am about to shower and get into town for a coffee and a wander. Suspect I would love eveything in whistles at the moment going by ants blouse.