MN Vogue Vol. 4

[MarshaBrady]

For lots of nice stuff, links and so on.

Wow - that's some pressure at the school gates....

hmm, to be fair she was going to work and she's a fashion stylist but I am used to it anyway. I used to drop DS1 to same nursery alongside Gwyneth Paltrow with Moses, which was when I gave up any attempt at looking good for the school run!

Today I'm working from home as I don't think my coughing spluttering presence was fully appreciated at the office yesterday! I am channeling an 'antiglam' vibe in wooly socks, thermal leggings, 2 vests. l/s Gap T and ancient Primark bright pink dressing gown.

Same as Mominatrix on the tucking issue, tuck for formal/work, untuck for casual. And also find belts deeply confusing if there are no beltloops.

Novice you sound v glam today, good luck with the flight/meetings etc

Welcome McNally

That look is impressive Sleep.

Ds' old school had great fashion, lots of Marant / prints /vintage. He's at a new one now and I miss it.

Am yet to get dressed too Liberty!

I will miss the nursery too Marsha. DD's school is more Paul&Joes parkas with leggings and Uggs and ds1's fleeces and Labradors ...huge generalisations but gives the picture!

We have a big mix, including gym gear. But the old one everyone had great style . I think it's because it attracted fashiony types. Was good fun.

I now get a style fix from going out and this thread obviously!

I dare you to post the fur jacket on the school run chic thread

Hahahha, do you think I am crazy?

Amber should do it, they hate her already ...I am too scared.

My goodness QueenC, that jeans link is fab. Dreaded "long butt" indeed! I remember my mum having long butt. Also, younguns have long butt in those hideous shiny American Apparel high waisted nylon tricot skinnies.

I am going to try on denim with renewed vigour. My last foray into denim was indeed in GAP where I tried on every style and left hanging my head in shame.

I don't hold out much hope for jeans on me, with a 26 inch waist and getting on for 40 inches around the widest part of my butt I really risk looking like an idiot/a carrot/parsnip or any other tapered item one can think of. I had a pair of 7s that were great once, but I was 20 and yet to fill-out.

Any advice received gratefully, quite often it is the thighs that rule the jeans out for me. If I can pull them over my thighs likely they will not fit my waist. You've inspired me. x

I don't do fur - don't have many fashion principles but that is one of them. I had to wear real fur when I was performing in an opera once and it made me feel physically sick every time I put the costume on.

It always, always looks better on the animal.

I agree Amber, fur definitely always looks better on the animal, and I don't think I could actually wear it myself, but it was beautiful.

So ya won't be posting it on school run chic then

Nah, I'll post those Prada hoof shoes with rubber socks though?

Don't have a nursery run. I bring DD to playgroup occasionally or the library when working from home and it's all about the Ugg boot and the tunic round here.

Are you dressed yet Marsha? I have at last, monsoon velvet grey skinnies and APC navy and white stripe sweater. Slippers as I am in the house.

You were in an opera Amber? I love these little glimpses into other lives! You must have a great voice.

Pseud try 'Not your daughters jeans' (NYDJ). They are american sizing but they recommend you go down at least one size too so someone who is normally a UK 12, would be US 8 and in NYDJ should try a 4 and a 6. TKMaxx have had them in a lot lately. I found the fit fairly good (have about 12/13 inch difference between waist and widest part of hips) and they have plenty of stretch in the thigh and hip and a high waist.

Oh it was years ago when I was at uni. I'm classically trained to a high standard, but as to whether my voice is brilliant or not, well, that's very subjective.

Most singing I do now is the odd jaunt to a karaoke bar with DH!

I'm a tucker.

Shop, I always try on before I buy from Shopbop as you will lose the customs fee and it's expensive to return. My neighbour is American and her family visit often so I can usually avoid customs and get them to courier it over!

Anni, I like that red bag a lot.

My Mother skinny jeans arrived, they are a perfect fit, classic skinny jeans and only a little more expensive than the Bodens. Also recommend these Zara jeans which were £20! Can't go wrong.

It's skinny jeans and big scarves galore around on the school run here. Mulberry is quite popular too.

Get well soon, Liberty.

It's such a fantastic talent to have Amber.

Am contemplating it Liberty! Ds is fast asleep wish I could join him, am looking after ds2.

I can't sing a note. Love the idea of classical training (well, for those who can).

Just had lunch out with an old male work colleague and my DS who was delightfully behaved which meant I could keep up with the industry chat without too much difficulty.
Now back and catching up. Never wear real fur either, I have two of my grandmother's fur coats hanging up. Very lovely but I couldn't.......

My workday "what are you wearings" are rather dull I'm afraid. Here in:

• navy fine cashmere drapey top (AllMyLove)
• Hobbs black peg legs (from 2010 but such a good shape on me)
• Russell & Bromley patent heels (AGAIN)
• Mulberry birdtooth scarf.

I was feeling more summery when I tried on my brogues last night. They are really lovely, so soft and instantly moulded around my feet. They worked well with my Marant flippy skirt and with a plain T-shirt I was all set for summer until I looked out of the window and saw pissing icy rain.

Lots of Grensons on the Outnet at the moment. Here!

See, I don't have a problem with fur (except for the rare and exotics, of course). I wear leather, have crocodile and lizard small leather goods/clutches, eat all kinds of different meats. Also, I knew someone growing up whose family owned a mink farm, so I knew that it was not some inhumane operation (animals are certainly not skinned alive!), and that the carcass was used for many other purposes.

I know it is a touchy subject, so I usually just hang my head low when the subjects comes up.

Had a cancelled lunch today, but that is OK as I have been busy trying to Pinterest. It is really addictive, and like virtual shopping. Unfortunately, I have yet to be inspired by clothing this season - mostly other colours of clothes I currently own or accessories.

Wow, Amber - opera singer! Very impressed. I don't have any hidden talents, just blatant attempts at them.

of Pseud's Joanie proportions!

I thought that about Joanie's waist/hip too - fabulous curves!

Well you are all an extremely bad influence-I have just been in Anna again, tried on

-Pistols -nice but n/a in black in my size at the moment so that was ok

• goldsign virtual high rise skinnies- fab as promised-now where do I get them cheaper?!

• these leather trousers which were gorgeous and v comfy. Anyone know if Selfridges sell MiH? I have birthday gift cards to soften the blow!

Virtuals here