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MN Vogue - Vol 12

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shopafrolic · 31/05/2013 18:28

Come join the fashion and beauty chat. All welcome. Previous edition here

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Sleepwhenidie · 07/06/2013 14:27

Am in Sellies...trying to drag myself out of pre-sale French high end high St section (already bought cardigan in Maje Blush) and into lingerie! New denim dept looks amazing...

Maje had some similar dresses with neon detailing Shop, maybe worth a look on website.

Welcome Prima, spill some info!

Congratulations on loss of TKMaxx virginity Paris Grin

Parisisalwaysagoodidea · 07/06/2013 14:29

Thanks Sleep. It was a beautiful experience

shopafrolic · 07/06/2013 14:30

I'm jealous Sleep
If you see any lovely necklaces a la your own then please let me know x

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primallass · 07/06/2013 14:32

I don't know how to quote but ok here goes Grin

WAHM, 39, need to lose a stone or two. Have little need for heels etc. as I live in the sticks, but have a penchant for buying them anyway and just stroking them in my wardrobe. I am never without a picnic-blanket-sized scarf and sunglasses. I have too many pairs of boots but end up in my Uggs all winter as they are quick to get on. Live in converse and birks all summer.

QueenCadbury · 07/06/2013 14:37

Well I really should be doing the shred but I'm so knackered I thought I'd talk to you lot instead. I love entertaining but this'll be our third weekend in a row having a house full so although I'm looking forward to it I'll be relieved to not have to entertain for a while. This weekend is for dd 2nd and dm 60th birthdays. You may remember I set myself the challenge of getting her 60 presents. I've managed 57. I'm assuming she won't count them all so I should get away with it Grin.

novice glad dh likes the shoes. They would look fab with some sexy underwear Wink. Hope the talk goes ok. Otherwise just distract them all with your bling Grin.

anni I wore denim shorts yesterday and dh liked those too. I ended up buying some (forgot to admit tht to you all) as whenever I try and cut jeans they end up too tight round the thighs. I like them rolled up rather than frayed though.

liberty is the leopard print black and grey? What's the material. Is it stuff that would cling to my wobbly bits?

sleep agree with shop that nude bra is better under white tee.

Anyone free on 12 October? I've earmarked that date for a shopping trip to London(although haven't checked with dh yet) for the birthday dress.

If I don't get a chance to catch up with you all again, have good weekends and enjoy the sun. Whoever asked if the saltwaters have arrived, no, they haven't. They get couriered so was hoping they may have been dispatched today but no email yet. They've probably had a rush on as people have been discussing them on MN!

BrandyAlexander · 07/06/2013 14:41

Sleep don't buy anything designer (not jeans) without checking with me if you can use my thing to get the 50% discount!!!

Liberty poor you on your magnolia experience. I have loved that MK top on your pin board for week, but not convinced it would look good on me, plus wrong size. Pity!

Grumpy, you just make me laugh so much! I actually liked those shoes, err unles syou weren't going for a cute look.

Linus, yes dh very happy that i wear high heels Hmm:)

Hello Primalass!

Thanks for the lovely wishes. :)

shopafrolic · 07/06/2013 14:45

QueenC wrap her up 3 biscuits as the last gift! Have a lovely time. Sounds fun. Do you have a link for the shorts as the ones I've done myself are indeed a bit tight on the leg when I sit down!
Primallass are you on Pin? Know what you mean about heels - I got rid of most of mine. When DS is a bit older and at school I'm going to ask DH to treat me to a vertiginous (SP?) pair of heels to make up for the loss I'm currently suffering!

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BrandyAlexander · 07/06/2013 14:45

QueenC you're exactly where dh got to v quickly. Grin

12 October i am sure would work for me.

libertychick · 07/06/2013 14:52

Anni thanks for the Wine I am planning on some a bottle tonight - it has been a crap week. Shame about the pistols - I saw them in Matches recently but didn't dare try them as I just knew they would cling to my ankles.

Welcome primalass you sound like a MNV kinda gal!

QueenC the top is jersey (95% rayon, 5% spandex) skims rather than clings - I think you are a 8/10 on top though so it might be too big. My issue is that while I am 32D I am not what I imagine a D cup looks like, I don't look 'norky' at all and I think this top probably needs a bit of boob to hang on to so it drapes properly. It is black/grey leopard and the patterning is lovely. More than happy to send it to you to try - you could always pass it on again if it doesn't work!

Envy at Sleep in Selfridges

MarshaBrady · 07/06/2013 14:53

Novice I'm not surprised about your dh's reaction to the Atwoods. I also try and visualise what it would have been like to take delivery of all that shopping. And I get delivery envy, who knew that existed? Wink Grin. I hope Selfridges threw in a free limo to bring it over or something.

12 Oct sounds good QueenC.

Prima yes to pin. A great way to dive in.

MarshaBrady · 07/06/2013 14:54

Anni those mushroom Dickers you pinned are fab.

Liberty argh to horrible week, hope it picks up.

libertychick · 07/06/2013 14:58

Novice based on your description I think you could get lost in the top!

Grumpy you have made me laugh with the abandoned yellow shoe hunt!

QueenC I could probably do 12th Oct too - you may need to limit the numbers of us you take shopping with you though - could be chaos with us all trooping around Selfridges slightly drunk trying to make you buy our personal favourites!

libertychick · 07/06/2013 15:00

Thanks Marsha I am sure it will - 'this too will pass' is my mantra...

shopafrolic · 07/06/2013 15:00

That'll be shooting season QueenC so I may not be able to make it. Will have to see nearer the time....

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MarshaBrady · 07/06/2013 15:03

Shop do you wear the shooting attire?

BrandyAlexander · 07/06/2013 15:15

Libery, i am an xs and a short arse so you're probably right. sigh.

Marsha, I am hardly ever there these days when the delivery guy comes. However, my main delivery man is called Robert. He is lovely and has seen me through 2 pregnancies and a house redecoration!

mignonette · 07/06/2013 15:21

Talk of the TK devil!

Forced myself out of my PJ's and have just returned from hunting trip to said TK.

I found-

Prada Iris Bath Salts and EDP;
Long no name Maxi dress in vaguely paisley print for £8 which I will have to take up by two feet;
Clements Reibeiro striped tweed marl blazer;
Gorgeous Italian soaps;
Neon yellow perspex type box clutch for £7;
Red Alaia type swirly skirt dress in a tomato red, concentric circles of lace and ribbed lace with v neck and sleeveless. Looks ridiculously expensive but it was £22;
More CK pyjama pants;
Rochas stretch trunks for DH;
StriVectin eye cream;
Nina Ricci eye shadow compacts, heavy silver cases, luxe, luxe, luxe;
Silver Birkenstocks;
Skinny opaque T's in grey, cream and white by Band of Outsiders (?)

I am shameful. Just shameful Grin

Have yourselves a good weekend and hoping our troubles will be few. If not, Waitrose are selling a gorgeous Lychee liqueur

pinterest.com/pin/457326537131163137/

that is just heaven added to white fizzy wine. And it makes it all much better.......

Annianni · 07/06/2013 15:27

I tried the Spirals Shop, they looked daft on me.

Those Dickers are very nice Marsha.
I daren't try them :o

Welcome Prima.

The Sam Edelman Frankies are here and are too bloody small.
I tried a us8 last time and they were fine.
They are obviously not meant to be :(

Annianni · 07/06/2013 15:29

Bravo Mignonette, that's quite a haul :o

libertychick · 07/06/2013 15:50

Right that's it - inspired by Mignonette I am going to knock off work half an hour early and have a run around TK Maxx on my way home!

mignonette · 07/06/2013 15:54

Liberty

Keep us informed of your progress!

We need to do a real Time smartphone shop....

Anni Oh I hate that happening. I have such a struggle with mail order shoes, the continental/US/Brit sizing is not reliable for me.

I'm wearing my new maxi dress and trying to remember to pick the hem up when I walk around as it is way too long otherwiseI will likely break my neck. I'm not a maxi dress kind of person but thought I'd try the style against my lifestyle. I will ask DH to hem it for me. He is the sewing Bee around here.

Sleepwhenidie · 07/06/2013 16:50

How about this as being close to the neon trimmed dress?

I found a bra that (miraculously) fitted so bought one in nude, one white and one black and got the hell out. I do usually wear nude with white but the vest is quite sheer, the nude, instead of disappearing would look too obvious with it...v annoyed as I can't find the Maje card/jacket to link Hmm

I was very tempted by this Joseph knit. Pattern is not usually my thing but its very cute. Earmarked for sale as its a bit too ££ for me at the moment (unless you can help NoviceGrin?

Blimey mignonette how did you carry it all out of the shop Grin

I should be able to do 12 Oct Smile.

Sleepwhenidie · 07/06/2013 17:10

Aha, someone has pinned the cardigan here, mine is denim blue though, so the sequins don't pop so much. Nice with jeans and white t for day, silver jeans and heels for night out I thought Smile

mignonette · 07/06/2013 17:14

I actually prefer that Maje, Sleep. And how lovely would it look with metallic sandals or block heels?

I staggered, Sleep I staggered. And walked home too as TK too close to justify car.

i saw these on their website alongside French connection, Pure Collection, Browns Focus, Ghost evening wear and Anne Klein-

This for DD - www.tkmaxx.com/view-all-womens-new-in/knitted-grey-cardigan/invt/05567329&bklist=icat,4,shop,001,0395

From Edun - www.tkmaxx.com/contemporary/low-backed-halterneck-top/invt/54094884&bklist=icat,4,shop,001,0395

BCGB-

www.tkmaxx.com/womens-summer-and-day-dresses/polka-dot-patterned-dress/invt/30290364&bklist=icat,4,shop,001,0395

Lepel swimwear - www.tkmaxx.com/womens-swimwear/purple-bikini-set/invt/51013758&bklist=icat,4,shop,001,0395

www.tkmaxx.com/view-all-accessories/plastic-framed-sunglasses/invt/13215092&bklist=icat,4,shop,1,1913

And Pucci sunnies- www.tkmaxx.com/view-all-accessories/oversized-plastic-framed-sunglasses/invt/13669172&bklist=icat,4,shop,1,1913

I also noticed sunglasses by Jil Sander, Chloe and Dior.

mignonette · 07/06/2013 17:15

Love the sequinned jacket.

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