I've just settled down to read that issue of Grazia too! notyummy, you will look amazing tonight! Have a great time; where is the ball held? I'm jealous of the getting ready part too - sometimes think it's the best bit!
ollie, pleased to hear about your dad.
annie, your work obviously think so, so highly of you. Your DH and DDs must be so proud. You are also clearly a fantastic mum and the hours you work won't change that. My DH regularly does 70+ hrs a week and yet is still a brilliant and hands on dad.
Mrs CB, quick work on the gap trousers. I'm going to order them too. Love your name by the way. Being an English Lit teacher has not prevented my love of JC and in fact Rupert was on my short list for DS (but firmly vetoed).
red, my sympathies to you. My household comforts are very important to me and I live in fear of the project DH talks wistfully of doing someday...
amber, not sure I am as chic as you but I definitely love your taste! Those slippers are perfect (and out of stock in my size). I fear I'm going to become your style stalker. Love your outfit today. You're right, being a SAHM really does have its moments.
notyummy again - the nails. It might not be your thing but a few years ago I gave up the struggle and converted to gel nails. A lovely girl comes to my house every 3 weeks and I now always sport very short, very colourful nails - usually pillar box red in winter and hot pink in summer with brief forays into colours of the moment. I absolutely love them and the way they make you always feel polished and glam, whatever you're wearing.
Survived journey to Scotland and it's freezing! Nothing much to do but be lazy though, lovely. Have fun Friday nights, everyone.