AVIDLY addressing the key questions that WISE women ask....like 'full refund or credit note only?' and 'what this would item actually be on a cost-per-wear basis?'

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Hello all!

Your weekend sounds great NYE glad you enjoyed it too.

Thanks for the grey jeans link Ollie, although think they may be a little too long for me.

Well, I was convinced things were happening last night. Lots of pain, cramps etc and so went to bed early just in case. Woke up to nothing this morning again. Grrrr.

Oh, that's a sensible idea amber, thanks. Should have thought of that - suspect being ill with one hung and another for two weeks has wiped out my gut a bit.

MIM hope your body is just having a ret and kicks into action later.

Just watched a really sweet piece on breakfast news about the first hearing dogs for children. So clever!

MiM book in for a massage or something? Bound to happen if you've a lovely treat lined up? It's so frustrating, isn't it? I remember desperately trying to avoid induction with both mine. It was pineapple city in this house, I was sprinkling clary sage oil everywhere, eating curries and pestering DH constantly! In the end neither of them were budging and I wished I hadn't wasted my time and just enjoyed the peace will it lasted. Still feel a bit cheated out of a 'waters breaking in waitrose' drama!

Morning all. Thanks red, a bit I'd skipped the main paper!
everything, think she said rectangle. I thought I had heart shaped hopefully!

I've had two inductions. They were both absolutely fine.

Oh yes, hasten to add, I am sitting between the results of my two inductions so that's the main thing isn't it?

Well my waters breaking with DS was not that dramatic Amber, I woke up in the middle of the night and found they had gone. Told DH who just said, "Bet you've just pee'ed yourself". Charming!

I am going to have a walk into town this am, have a coffee and a look around the shops add to my wishlists and try to have a relaxing morning.

Morning all. Lovely sunny day here, but chilly! Am feeling better than yesterday, but still not caught up on my sleep. Did not enjoy the early morning alarm call, but it is getting marginally better in the mornings as I don't have to do my entire drive in darkness?.so depressing.

Bloss - well done on the weight loss. Most impressed by the discipline! Friends we went to on Saturday night had cooked 5 different curries in our honour so I couldn't not indulge. I had virtually no rice and stayed away from a dish called 'peanut butter chicken' though in an attempt to minimise the toll? Despite the hangover, DH and I did NMTZ yesterday and I did feel better for it.

NYE - so glad you had a great weekend. Really sounds like you made the most of it! Less than 2 weeks and you have another Big Night Out!

Vin - if I was in London this week I would try and come round for a rummage! I still get regular use from your COH jeans .

Fully understand the pregnant ladies frustration! I was exactly the same - pineapple; exercise;curries; sex; reflexology. TBH, I still think they got my dates wrong and I wasn't actually as overdue as they insisted I was, hence her reluctance to be evicted by any means?..

I probably need a sunglasses masterclass as well. I have a few pairs and I am not entirely sure they all suit me?.I am not even certain I know what my face shape is . I know it isn't heart shaped, and that?s about it.

marsha's chartreuse Lanvins featured in my dreams last night. Think I need to get out more or not read thread before going to bed

I have been wearing white jeans all winter. Looks great with grey/charcoal and navy whatever the season.

Oh MiM the last few days feel so stretched don't they.

Fritzi it's probably because I've mentioned them so many times

Thanks Looby, Bonsoir yes, good point about light marking. I wish Céline had yellow this year, I might prefer it, but the orange is quite nice too.

NY I could see you in classic oversize I think.

Fritzi white in winter is lovely.

NYE I saw a snippet of Devil Wears Prada last night, and the lead, um name has gone, looks amazing in black and white Chanel. I now know it is because she is probably a winter (or perhaps a little bit of knowledge is dangerous)

MiH are taking an eternity to send my Paris's. Come on!

Never heard of the pineapple! Had 2 inductions. First was hell as I was in agony as the contractions came on very suddenly and escalated. I still remember the poor MW onto the consultant saying "no, she really needs the epidural now, she is extremely distressed". I was so grateful to her. Second time, they gave me the epidural and THEN induced me. Very pleasant experience. NY that sounds like heaven. 5 curries! Yum. Yum. I now plan on doing beef rendang next Saturday. DH will be delighted!

Vin, hope you and DS will be very happy in your new home. We are renting too and I always change the curtains. I didn't have kids when I lived in SE1 but loved strolling by the river over to Covent Garden etc. I am not far from Richmond if you are ever over this direction.

Slay, gorgeous skirt. I like the Marni bag, Marsha, though it is not wildly exciting. Celine sounds better for you.

NY, five curries, wow! I love Indian food.

Which brings me to Rufus :) ... we will have to go for an Indian meal next time I am back, that's a great restaurant. I bought the black Majors from Donna Ida and ordered the navy from Shopbop (£150 as opposed to £205 here in London). I am normally a 29 and that fit well though I haven't worn them or washed them yet. I'd quite like them in white as well, as worn by Cameron Diaz in Bad Teacher. Awful movie but I liked her wardrobe.

Which white jeans did EA recommend? White baxters?

Looby, I'm often wary of linking to things before I buy now!

Glad you had a good time, Everything.

Red, I like the look of the Whistles blouse but White Co have a nice one in.

Re the laundry, just don't trust the wool cycle on a new machine!

Amber, glad DH saw the light, now don't forget to kick his ass if he slips up again. I like the Emilia top, Whistles seem to be naming their clothes after my family at the moment.

Bloss, if you do still want a trench, look at Paul Smith and Weekend MaxMara, half the price of Burberry (still expensive but more left over for your bag) but great quality and cut.

MIM and Icey, hope things get moving for you soon. I was a bad mother from the get go and was quite happy to hang around reading and chilling out. They were only five and two days overdue though and I do remember wanting to get the labour bit out of the way.

Get well soon, Hopefully.

DD1 has gone back to nursery school after a week off but DD2 and I have colds now. Does the excitement ever end??

We rent too, I am so used to magnolia everything that I hardly notice it any more. There's some chance we might be moving to another area this year, and then buying next year, and I swear I will only know how to paint everything magnolia

It is such a lovely (windy) day today, looking forward to park trip later.

Weekend Maxmara sounds a good compromise decam. The BR one really looks shabby and needs replacing. Are you free for HN/Selfridges after 1.30 on 17th?
Love curry too. Made a beef madras on Saturday and made loads so have some in freezer. Such a treat! I am teaching. But it's break time!

Thanks Decam! Really should go and have a try on.

Question for bloss - would this work for a winter?

on Isabella Oliver I had some wonderful maternity bits from there but the customer service on returns was awful in my experience (very very slow and never called back) and I cannot bear the ridiculous zoolander expressions on the catalogue models. some nice bits though I agree!

Emmanuelle Aight doesn't wear dresses. ever. according to The Times. interesting.

Oh yes. Meant to ask. What are your "Never dies" as per Shane Watson in the ST style section yesterday. As in, you've had for years and they keep working.
Mine are-
Black leather biker
Belstaff trailmasters
J brand indigo skinnies
Max mara camel coloured coat
Black theory slim fit jersey trousers
Chocolate brown Miu Miu bag

Fingers crossed for MIM and red this week. I was going to say unpack your hospital bag things are sure to happen then !.

Decameron thanks for thumbs up re shirt. How do you rate Shopbop ?

Interesting list rufus I`ll have a think about my " Never Dies"

Glad your feeling better NY and NYE Wow what a weekend !.

Amber so happy :) your DH is making great strides, I love your Whistles purchases so there!.

Hopefully try light soups and rice that helps when my stomach issues turn nasty I have suffered 20yrs+

Marsha yellow sounds gorgeous and spring like , but navy is classic.

Anyone recommend what April edition magazine is good re fashion ideas ?

sorry If I have missed anyone.

Slay, Shopbop are fab, I've used them for years, I started buying from them when I lived in the US. Very quick delivery. Revolve always have a good code but delivery is slower though they are very reliable and have great customer service.

Bloss, I'd love to if my dad is heading off for the afternoon (he probably will) and DH will spend time with his darlings.

I liked Isabella Oliver for maternity but find them slow too.

My never dies:
DVF black dress and patterned dress
Chanel sunglasses
Black Botkier Trigger bag
Black velvet DKNY blazer
Pink tweed DKNY jacket
Black leather blazer
Theory skinny black trousers
Anya Hindmarch black Gracie bag

All the above at least 5-10 years old apart from the AH bag and still perfect.

Forgot to add Frye campus boots, also ancient.

Afternoon All.

It's a lovely Spring day here today, bright but chilly and crisp.

Mim and Icey hopefully this week will bring about some action!

Someone was looking for a white blouse, I think it was Red, what about this one?

Amber Great that Dh has seen the light

NYE sounds like you had a great weekend.

I need to think about my 'Never dies', I do always enjoy Shane Watsons articles.

oops that would be Emmanuelle Alt not Aight (covers head in shame)

Sorry first line should read MIM & icey goes and puts her brain in gear!

Meant to say red your comment about me being a saint made me laugh I wish !