Can I creep back here? I've been missing due the being swamped at the end of last school term, then was away for the summer holiday. Got back a couple days ago and have been busy getting boys, house, and me ready for the new year. I don't know why, but the start of a new school year has always felt more like New Years Day than the actual day.
Was a bit surprised by the nastiness in the beginning of this thread, but you ladies handled it with typical aplomb, and things have returned to the usual loveliness.
Have very briefly skimmed the thread, and in my typical pre-senile state, have forgotten just who purchased what, but I just wanted to give a testimonial as a leather legging lover, that no - one does not get sweaty as they are made with a thin leather, as opposed to thicker skins used to make biker trousers. I love them, and they definitely have been one of my wisest and avidest buys.
On the handbag front, I have a most boring small selection of Hermes bags purchased slowly over the past 12 years and wear one daily. However, like any long term relationship, I have been feeling the need for a leetle change, and have been eyeing Bottega Venata and Celine. I have not caved in yet, as I would feel guilty cheating (plus I need to keep justifying the cost of those bags by chipping away at their cost-per-wear!). Oh, but I WANT!
I have been very quiet on the shopping front as it is shorts and tees all summer long, and the only purchase I made was a Canada Goose Kensington Parka in anticipation of the weekly Sunday morning 2 hour endurance sessions known as rugby practice. After freezing my bottom on a weekly basis last year, I decided to be better prepared this year!
Looking forward to sharing life stories wrapped in W&A buys 
. Happy New Year everyone!