Avidae et prudentes, because the classics never go out of style

[AmberNectarine]

Here we go..

Ooh this is nice www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/uk/en/zara-W2011/122006/499022/SILK%2BLACE%2BTOP

A plea from me...

During my zara dash I saw this leather jacket

www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/uk/en/zara-W2011/122007/458529/KNIT%2BAND%2BLEATHER%2BJACKET

I loved it but need an XL to accomadate my heaving bossem. If any of you are in Zara over the week end and spot one I would be very interested.....

ollie have found zara sequin top I was talking about

[[http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/uk/en/zara-W2011/122005/559015/TOP%2BWITH%2BSEQUINS]

it's lovely IRL. X

Ollie, I did have a 15% M&S code but think it expired yesterday. I will check. I ordered the advent book for DD1 so thanks for that. Avoca is an Irish company, I love them. They have lovely cafés. You can never have too many knee-length, funnel-neck coats!

I don't have anything on my Christmas list, oddly enough for me. I think I'd like to hit the Whistles sale after though. I am making a list for my 40th birthday though.
The red LKB bag arrived early this morning, it is very nice indeed. In the box was a half used tube of moisturiser, think the person who packed the bag dropped it and it wasn't a freebie!

Red, bummer about your account, glad it is sorted.

I attempted to blow dry my hair and it still looks rubbish so made an appointment for tomorrow.

Saabs are great cars. DH tells me we need to get an estate car, really don't want too but I suppose it is sensible.

Portia, have a good time in the west! If you want the H&M coat, you could have it sent to me and I will forward it on.

Annie, hope your DH finds a new job soon.

Ollie, sorry, the code I have expired last night.

Lovely stuff Ants. I am really tempted to do a Massimo Dutti order. What to get, hmmm

Carciofi glad the bag is really lovely.

Marsha, it really made me laugh that your father asks after the car!

Dolcee, thanks! Hope you are feeling better.

Amber and Ants, good lists!

Bloss, I think we both deserve time off tomorrow. I'm going to go out for a few hours, this will only be the second time that DH will have the two girls on his own. I like those J Brands.

Have to go and clean, the cleaning lady is ill. My staff are so letting me down this week!

Ants some lovely links. Love the lace top in grey but would have to wear a cami underneath it! Will look out for it and the sequin top tomorrow - have convinced DH I need one more shopping trip for party outfit (I think I may have said something along the lines of if Im not happy with my outfit, Im staying at home ). Sequin jacket and black skinnies are my back up tho.

Carciofi thanks for looking at the code for me - one day late, story of my life! Avoca all looks lovely - even the cook book!

I can't find the link. Was it the Anna one. Slouchy and lovely red if so. A bit different to my one. I have started using it again Anniemac and try not to see red if I can't find my keys in the abyss of the bottom . I loved your green MD top, sadly it's left only in a 12.

Yes asks after car. Second/third question after have we been to the theatre or Brighton . Although I'm off the hook for a while since we have been to Crete!

He's quite funny actually. Loves a good party, event. Does speeches at drop of a hat.

Lovely coat, NJC, hope you find it.

Marsha, yes, it is the red Anna. Half of my baby's name so had to get it!

Ollie - that Lego book is brilliant. DS just loves building Lego but doesn't really play with the models he's made. In my basket thank-you.

Amber -have you seen this Whistles Sequin jumper? The picture doesn't really do it justice - the sequins are all multi-coloured and it's super soft. The colour was just wrong on me but I loved it.

notyummy - that website is brilliant - navigation is pretty painful but I could spend a fortune on the ribbons alone!

Carciofi - love the bag justification!! DH has never taken all of my three out on his own before so is supposed to be taking them all to the cinema tomorrow so that I can do a mad clean after all of the sickness. Only thing is, I did it today and really don't feel that I can just sit on my backside while he has them - I should go, no?

Feel like the fog of sickness has finally lifted - as I mentioned, did a massive clean today and remember how much brighter it makes me feel when the house is sorted. Friends coming over tonight and bonfire night tomorrow - happy weekend everyone

Adding to Christmas links - this arrived today and is just lovely. You hide the Elf around the house each day and there is a lovely book that goes with it. I'm so excited about it

I also thought that this was a great stocking filler especially for a man. Thought about putting one in our empty iPad box and giving it to my niece but then realised that would be very cruel!!

Petit, let your DH take them out and enjoy the peace and quiet! Glad your DD is better.

Hello All.

Sorry I have not been posting much, I have been off this week and have been sleeping loads. Feeling very well rested though. So a big wave to one and all, as I have probably missed loads.

I went to Westfield at Stratford today - was really impressed. It's not as high end as the other one, but in terms of having high street shops and a lovely John Lewis, it's very good.

I tried on the black sequin jumper of red's in Whistles, it is lovely. I nearly got it thinking ahead to next year, but resisted.

However, I did buy some Lancome mascara. I tried Chanel Rouge Coco in Ballet Russe, thank you Bloss - its a lovely shade. However, it has been discontinued. Managed to order one from House of Faser though.

I saw so many lovely, lovely clothes today. Gutted that I didn't read the thread until I was home as I would have looked for both Ants and NJC in Zara. They had some great stuff in there though.

If I was not pregnant, I would be hankering after the following:

this dress

jumper

jeans

Roll on next winter!

WAN- Those links are gorgeous! I may have to order the dress. Has anyone got a Warehouse code??

Glad you had a great time at Westfield.

Loooong time lurker just popping in to say code BIRTHDAY3 should work for 25% off full priced items at Warehouse Not Yummy until 13 November

Have to say, have benefited greatly from your Wise words over the last few years. Even if my bank balance hasn't! Keep up the good work!

Wow, thanks Doghouse. Very kind of you.

Oh NY that dress would be perfect on you and with that discount code, its practically free! Buy! Good spot, WAN glad you are feeling rested.

Petit i have high hopes for the Lego book too, both DSs love building models and we have masses of lego bricks so this will hopefully be a good way of using them. You should take the afternoon off on offer tomorrow, im a great believer in the benefits of me time.
I have been reading the Elf on the Shelf thread onthe Christmas board with much interest! I was thinking about getting the cute Aurara elf off ebay and just using the ideas from the Pininterest about where to hide it! here. Book does look good tho!

Talking of books, i also ordered this bbq book for DH, a friend made the beer can in a chicken and it was amazing. here. Figured it was a pressie from which i would benefit too!

Well, after that great work by WAN spotting the dress, and Doghouse with the code....it's only available in an 8 . The really annoying thing is that on my iphone last night they were showing a 12 in stock, which I thought would be a bit big but doable....but everytime I put it in my basket and clicked on the basket - it said the basket was empty. I decided to wait to this morning and fire up the PC to see if it worked on there, because I couldn't be bothered at doing it at 1030 last night....but it is too late now!

Ah well, perhaps it wasn't meant to be. I shall look for something similar.

What a shame notyummy.
Thank you doghouse, and welcome!

ants, some lovely links there. I think you know your style really well.

Hope it's working out for you to go shopping today carciofi!

Can't believe they're discontinuing Ballet Russe wan. Still, it last for AGES. I use a brush to apply it as it is very dark, and I've still loads left. Nice jeans. I saw some Mother ones on NAP that I liked.
The J Brand ones from Matches are going back. I found them on Nordstrom aswell and they (honestly) said to size up. Which I ignored. So they were too small, and too short. I've decided I really like a little ruching. I don't know what you tall girls are doing this season. Bugger to return though now I'm working. I can just picture my mum's face. So it will be Agnes or 910s tucked into boots for daytime and black J Brand for smart. Lets hope they do another Agnes for next season.

Haven't really looked at your Christmas links yet, but will do so in one sitting. Think I should start thinking about it! I have a box full of soap base in the garage and a stall booked for the Christmas late night shopping again (I'm only selling soap this year, but I'm excited as I have a pink champagne one and a sandalwood for the men). So need to make it!

I won't be in London on the 17th sadly, but will be free for lunch on the 3rd. If anyone has a babysitter! PM/text me if you can.

Hope you're having lovely Saturdays. After the mountain biking last week I was determined to do some excercise again this week, and we went for a lovely long walk through beautiful trees, saw two pigs! DD was extatic, still talking about them. All before lunch. Then we had braised beef and chips for lunch. And a sneaky glass of wine. Gosh, I love exercise!

I never thought I'd say this but danielle Lloyd has a lovely scarf. Does anyone recognise it?

www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2057127/Danielle-Lloyds-baby-Harry-gets-taste-showbiz-lifestyle-Disney-On-Ice.html

Can't help you there ants, but as I was scrolling through, I noticed this: pickled, kristen wears spanx See, we are style twins!