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What's on your AW wishlist?

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MrsRyanLochte · 01/08/2012 14:58

I don't think we've already done this, but the weather is miserable today and it's freezing so I'm in the mood to compile my wishlist for autumn/winter. Lost a bit of weight since last year and ebayed all my old stuff so starting pretty much from scratch. After some inspiration really as don't have much on my list so far:

Barbour Kate or Bedale with Liberty print lining
Ankle boots (probably the Topshop pistol-a-likes)
Coloured skinnies - in deep wine/plum and maybe forest green
A silk blouse to go with skinnies (Whistles maybe)
An Alex Monroe necklace
An 'investment' bag - maybe a deer brown grainy Mulberry Lily
Going to knit myself a massive chunky snood, gloves and hat in some nice Rowan Merino
Nail polish in some nice autumny/wintry colours - what's in this year? (Saw a thing on greens in Grazia)

What's on your wishlist?

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Bonsoir · 02/08/2012 07:44

CointreauVersial - no, sadly I'm not normally that organised! But I just had a week's holiday in Sicily and had a bit of an underwear crisis (all but two sets looked drab and old) and decided that I would buy a whole lot of new underwear before our next holiday in Corsica.

You are right that buying new underwear every season would be ultra-glam! I did take the bull by the horns and throw out all my winter tights a few weeks back as so many of them were falling down. Falke tights are the best in that they never seem to ladder, but the elastic goes around the waist resulting in a lot of hitching up; I'm planning on buying 8 nice new pairs in September Smile

Bonsoir · 02/08/2012 07:52

noddy - lovely Zara coat! It isn't miles off the coat I got in Cos, style-wise (though mine is sleeveless).

I wear a 38 in Cos and it is very comfortable (but necessary to get the right shoulder width). Their clothes (like Marni) are not designed to be figure-hugging.

I am really into OPI nail varnish right now - am wearing Big Apple Red for the beach this year, to go with my khaki, citrus and navy swimsuits. My toenails survived a fortnight, including 7 days on the beach and rocks, without a single chip. Am hooked!

darknessvisible · 02/08/2012 08:42

I'm pregnant so will just stick to accessories/shoes here.

acne boots

Some sort of black cross-body bag maybe a mini Alexa

Tiffany bracelet

Black nail varnish

A statement necklace

A bright blusher (Nars?)

KandyBarr · 02/08/2012 09:27

Barbour Force parka
Longline black cashmere cardigan
Aubin & Wills Rosemead blouse
Levi Curve ID straights in black and denim
Tatty Devine pink skull earrings
These cream pistol-alike ankle boots

KandyBarr · 02/08/2012 10:47

VerityBrulee sandy coloured ankle boots

Any good?

ComeonComeon · 02/08/2012 12:08

Lordy Amber the Current Elliott leopard skinny cord are things of beauty. What would you wear them with? They are on my list too but am rubbish at interesting bottom halves iyswim, never know how to style them.

MrsRyanLochte · 02/08/2012 12:13

Oh darkness the real pistols are just too nice. Love the mini Alexa, if it comes in oak/deer brown grainy I would definitely consider as a Lily alternative.

Thank you Bonsoir will look into OPI, that is impressive durability. I like the names they give their polishes (easily pleased).

I really like the jersey wrap tie dresses that FC do every season - got some new colourways in, I like this would be good for work.

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AmberNectarine · 02/08/2012 13:10

comeon will probably wear with black pistols and a plain jewel tone knit, or grey Ash jalouse and a chambray shirt. I want to keep it simple as I think they make enought of a statement on their own.

KandyBarr · 02/08/2012 13:30

Love that jersey tie dress, MrsRyan

noddyholder · 02/08/2012 14:48

Those cords are divine I would so like them!

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dexter73 · 02/08/2012 16:15

Have now ordered these to go with new Uniqlo jeans and cords Blush!

Itsgottabebags · 02/08/2012 17:09

Some basic cardigans
Basic black trousers
Good tops
.........................^ these are all things I need.

Things I want-

New Mulberry or Balenciaga bag
Some statement jewelry
A coat that is both fashionable and flattering
Boots possibly.

ComeonComeon · 02/08/2012 17:32

Skinny cords - probably dark grey
Black pistol-alikes
A couple of pairs of ballerinas
A couple of delicate boyfriend cardigans
No more scarves

ComeonComeon · 02/08/2012 17:40

Oh and this bag

dexter73 · 02/08/2012 17:42

That bag is gorgeous ComeonComeon!

OlympicTeaDrinker · 02/08/2012 17:45

I pretty much every thing I'll need.

I bought some tan wedge boots the other week in the ASOS sale.

All I really want is a blue swing coat. preferable Navy.

I just have to find it.

I already own a black one but I think tan brown goes better with Navy.

Drywhiteplease · 02/08/2012 18:09

Black loafers (chic?can they be worn with skinnies or just ankle grazers?)
Black knee boot
Merrel Wakefield coat
Chunky Aran cable scarf (knitting while watching Olympics!)
Black ankle grazers

noddyholder · 02/08/2012 18:33

I get my black gucci loafers out every couple of years they always look good!esp with skinny black trousers

CointreauVersial · 02/08/2012 18:36

Argh, dexter, I've had my eye on those boots for ages (and they are now only available in my size), but they are still twice the price of the Top Shop Mightys. Can't.....Quite.....Justify......

I am also after a blue handbag - yes, a bit random but there you go. I'll know what I want when I see it.

MrsCampbellBlack · 02/08/2012 18:37

marant-alikes

I like the look of the navy jalouse too but couldn't wear the Aggies - bizarrely uncomfortable.

MrsCampbellBlack · 02/08/2012 18:38

Oh these navy suede boots look promising - love the name.

noddyholder · 02/08/2012 18:39

I bought ash ankle cowboy boots last year i am making do with them. I would like a short black knitted dress not too tight any ideas?

dexter73 · 02/08/2012 18:47

Cointreau - I have recently got a new blue handbag from QVC. It is really nice and has lots of pockets and holders inside. Good size too.