Mn Vogue vol. 2

[MarshaBrady]

For anyone who likes to talk about style, nice stuff that they've bought and so on.

Just wanted to say that my not wanting to link to the White Stuff items that I like was mainly said in jest and was a nod to a historical thread reference. Wouldn't want you all thinking that I am intimidated by the labels, I'm not, but I am however intimidated by ... Primark.. . Dona, I'm with you on the natural fibres.

Scored a Marni necklace... Oops no labels, scored a necklace from H&M . Have been wanting it since the Marni collaboration was announced but was too lazy to queue.

Woohoo Dona!

Love that one! Think it's the one from Marni in Paris pin. Gorgeous.

Love the chat back later to catch up.

Hi all. Just checking in after a fraught time with DS and have to confess to someone......... temperature, breathing difficulties on Friday night were genuine enough and I think due to teething as 4 teeth had broken through by Saturday. But I think the rash is down to a new bubble bath! Bad mummy! Anyway - the good news is he is much brighter today - eating and sleeping so v relieved.
I saw the W&A thread and felt a little sad as I can hardly claim to be a designer queen. I am lucky enough to have some classic Mulberry handbags (like Dona I don't do statement bags) - my first Mulberry was bought in 1993 pre hype! Because of my shape 7FAM jeans fit me best but again - i have never paid full price buying in the sale at HoF or from Bicester. Day to to day I also wear lots of GAP skinnies as they are cut well and more importantly, long enough for me (I take a 33" leg).
I have one pair of Gucci shoes which I was bought for my 30th birthday - classic black courts which I adore and still wear, and my GINA wedding shoes but no others.
The majority of my clothes come from French Connection, GAP, and a label called Selected Femme which I discovered in Anna and seems reasonably priced:
selected.com/selected/femme/sl-landing-femme,en_GB,sc.html

I own a beautiful MaxMara coat which I got last year again from Bicester with a tax rebate cheque (DH was fuming!)
Whistles and Jigsaw were always treat purchases for me!
Since coming on here I have rediscovered Zara, and H&M for vests (thanks Dona) but more importantly I have 'met' genuinely warm, witty, creative, inspiring women who have reinvigorated my appetite for fashion.

Anyway - apologies for the long winded / slightly emotional outburst but I am genuinely feeling like a new me because of all of you. Gush over!

shopafrolic Don't be too hard on yourself. How could you have possibly known that a bubble bath would cause any problems? The important thing is that DS is better now.

ujjayi Snap! Soaking up the last dregs of sunshine in grey Seafolly bikini on our terrace. DH has taken DD into the craziness of a local fete for face painting etc.

How anyone could ever think the Vogue thing in the title is anything but is beyond me. Let's all be merry and keep sharing links and outfit details from wherever.

Dona that Marni necklace seems really you, good find. Also, meant to ask, will YAWYW help me identify all gaps in my wardrobe? Have come to the conclusion that I am in a slight style rut (skinny jeans with a variation on the theme of racer-back vest and cardigan, anyone?) and need to rejuvenate a bit. But can't quite decide where to start since there are no BLOODY brown leather leggings on the face of the planet. I think some cheapo alternative - ponte leggings maybe? - might help meanwhile, for wearing with big knitwear and shirts.

Oh dear shop! Glad your DS is better though.

Can anyone arrange to throw a black tie dinner and lend me £2k to buy a dress? Loving this one

Shop my DC wear perfume all the time... Being a good mother is too dull

Hopefully YAWYW will help you to identify if you are stuck for some reason. It is not a checklist of clothes and styles. It goes much deeper - it helps you to see why you might be stuck and helps you to take steps to explore new things. The Nina Garcia book is a list of 100 classic clothes and accessories - it helped me to identify a few gaps, but most of all gave me confidence to keep doing my own thing.

Personally, the skinnies-top-scarf Holy Trinity bores me right now. Wearing bootcuts or flares with a white shirt or a vest and a fitted jacket is much more satisfying. I also love the simplicity of any type of dress (bodycon/fitted, full-skirt, minimalist A-line). My favorite transitional combination is coat dresses over skinnies or pseudo leather leggings. Also look forward to wearing my feather vest and fur stole with sweater dresses. Oh and leather jacket over chiffon prom dress...

Shop & all others, wanted to mention that Selected Femme / Vila / Only / Pieces / Vero Moda is a Danish high street conglomerate really worth exploring. Vila and Selected Femme are aimed at our age group - Only is more teen and 20sth territory. I supplement my wardrobe from them - if I need cheap and cheerful non-tatty clothes that are not a huge investment, I often find something from them. Have a great leather bag and leather coat and a sweater dress and a summer coat and a few belts and some other things from them. Quality is variable but almost always better than H&M and Zara. Unfortunately polyester is making big inroads there too.

Mellow early Sept weather. Hot and sunny during the day - evenings lovely and nights bordering on cold. Sitting on roof terace, DD2 playing with water, the sky is perfectly blue and buildings around us warm ochres and yellows.

After a lunch of risotto ai funghi with a dessert of fresh figs, cheese, poppy seed rolls and great Trentino wine, we went to Galleria Nazionale di Belle Arti to see the last day of the Andy Warhol exhibition. The museum is really nice - lots of internationally unknown artists, particularly enjoyed the over the top symbolists and Italian 19th century realism - magnificent canvases. I also love 1920s and 1930s art and architecture, some very interesting things plus lots of room for DC to run around. Wore the Mondrian, black ballet flats and my red python bag.

Have seen a few Italian women looking really good in deep red polo shirts and dark floor-length flared jeans. Not boring "I play golf and am stuffy" but somehow really effortlessly good. A surprise, am not a fan of polo shirts...

I love dipping in to this thread and hearing about what people are wearing.

I bought a fab Missoni scarf at TK Maxx the other week that I can't wait to wear and wanted to tell people on here about!

Yes I can't do silk scarves, small ones in particular. But I do like skinnies, especially the MiH Paris. I love putting them on for the fit alone. I would love some very dark long tiny flare ones but they do need non-flat shoes which I don't have yet.

I do need quite a lot of stuff. But am waiting for the weather to turn before thinking seriously about what it might be. Then will do some more wandering around the shops before committing to anything.

I'm glad you're all staying to keep posting as you do. This thread is lovely.

Poor Lacroix. A lovely name.

Ooh Missoni itsgottabebags, is it a wool one?

I'm baaaaack.... Miss me?

Shit, guys, I'm going back to work on Tuesday... Ah, well. At least the wardrobe is sorted. Hopefully, how are you finding your v-neck me&em? Too sexy for work? I think I'd like a nice comfy jersey dress for such a purpose...

Have been fiendishly unstylish this week, outfits mainly consisting of terry shorts, Vince/Acne/American Vintage vests and sandals/Havs. Or the red Violet Lake. Maxis in the evening... Looking forward to flaunting my tan in a White shirt in the office!

Hello to all the newcomers! Will try and catch up properly...

Yes! You've been missed!! Welcome back.

That sounds very stylish to me, terry shorts are the bomb. Good luck for Tuesday. And well done on the tan. (I have one but it's a bit one sided.)

Evening All!

Autumn has arrived and the weather changed today so am wearing raspberry DKNY cosy, navy singlet, grey long sleeved t and navy Armani cargoes. I drove in to town especially today to get the navy Ash Jalouse but they are sold out, the 39 in black is quite large fitting, do they generally come up large as I would like to order them online.

Welcome back Amber, glad the hols went well.

Marsha no.

I do have one several Missoni scarves that I got new for less than ten quid about seven years ago that is wool. I also have a very long chunky wool Missoni scarf that was a bargain and just under 15 pounds new!

I try and buy clothes that will last and dress up with cheap or investment accessories.

I mostly shop on the high street, second hand or markets (adore markets! As in I could weep as I get to brick lane ).

issimma- boots sound lovely! I need to replace mine but am saving for my perfect pair. Will link in a minute and do not care what anyone thinks I love them! They are the only boots that don't look like wellingtons around my calfs!

portia my Jalouse are big, and I find Ash size large generally...

forgot to ask....

I'm in desperate need of a manicure but really can't afford one at the moment, so top DIY manicure tips?

Amber happy you are back. You've really been missed! Good luck with starting work. I loved going back (could eat lunch at the canteen and could go to the bathroom alone).
Issimma Gabor do good shoes. Usually the best shoe is something in which you can stride confidently
Marsha I would love Paris but my spider legs can't handle it. Vienna and Oslo are my cities . If anyone is interested, bargainous Viennas on Outnet atm. eBay can be good too.
Bags I love a good zigzaggy scarf (eBay good for finding them). Nina Garcia mentions them in her book. They really do wonders to an otherwise boring outfit.
Sarnie I have a stylish friend who only shops at markets. If your natural style is bohemian, they are the best place.
Portia love the sound of navy Jalouse - might get them if I already didn't have three pairs of navy ankle boots.

Ladies, I've lost my mummy tummy . 5 years post 2 DC, I finally have a firm flat stomach. The cottage cheese wobble is gone! Thank you mother and father for good genes... Thank you NPR for good podcasts that make me want to go out for a run. And special thanks to the French Women Diet book and Mindless Eating... (Have been able to continue eating everything, including carbs, cheese and chocolate. Have just cut out the mindless parts.)

ooh really! can you link?

these are the ones that I had before- and want again!

oooh nice! for some reason I can't do buckles but I love them.

Ujjayi, a quick question re your Celtic Sheepskin purchase! What's the sizing like - would a small fit a size 10? And, is it very clingy