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Ujjayi ·
02/06/2013 07:01
Good morning all :) Hope that wasn't too loud for you, Marsha and Shop 
Haven't popped in for a long time now as v busy with my course. Working towards our final exhibition. I've finished making all the clothes, just the art work to complete now. Really excited about it all and can't wait to see reactions to the show. I am also looking forward to spending exhibition week wearing some fabulous outfits, having spent the last two months schlepping around college in jeans & tees. Screen printing, dyeing and hours on your knees draping on the stand do not sit well with dress & heels!
Shop interesting to read about your new JBrand cargo trousers. I have a Marc Jacobs version which have been languishing in my "unlikely to ever wear: eBay/charity shop pile" for 2 years now. Perhaps it is time to dig them out. I think my issue is that I wore them in the 90s and also that the fabric is a bit stiff so I feel a bit "GI Jane" in them. What do you think to flip flops/Hasbeens, a slouchy tee, gold pendant and plenty of bracelets? Or should I eBay them and find a softer pair?
Foxy - I am eyeing up that Boden Acne-esque jumper in green too. Did you manage to persuade DH to go to TK Maxx yesterday for the Marant-alike?
Looking forward to receiving my bargainous Swedish Hasbeens - the discount code BETTY gives 40% on their website. I ordered the Ornament low heels in vintage blue. Amber - let me know how you get on with the Papillons.
Enjoy your Sunday :)
Ujjayi ·
02/06/2013 08:53
Shop - you poor thing. Still, the sea air will do you the world of good 
Sitting in the sun already but there is still a slight chill so wearing aqua skinnies rolled at the ankle with crushed linen peasant top & new turqoise pendant from Accessorize - bought because the colour reminds me of Greek island seas
MarshaBrady ·
02/06/2013 09:28
Morning everyone. Not feeling too bad (yet) sitting in the lovely sunshine.
Ujjayi lovely to see you. The exhibition sounds fabulous. Do you do a runway thing too?
Foxy what did you decide on the jeans? I fear I may have put you off when they could be really good.
It was a fun night, lots of dancing, a great time with lovely friends. We'll have to think of an excuse to dress up that much together soon. 
Ujjayi ·
02/06/2013 10:29
Thanks Drywhite. Am channelling Spring in Ibiza/Matthew Williamson hippy chic
Marsha - glad you had fun. Sounds like a great night. Yes, am doing runway show too. For one outfit I've gone very theatrical haute couture in a McQueen/Galliano at Dior vibe: oversized kimono cropped jacket from recycled silk sari, full-on silk taffeta hitched skirt with intricate beading (6 hours of work for a 15cm patch!) and a cropped bandeau. My design is also being considered to feature in a campaign by a major beauty retailer.....they've already viewed my work and made positive noises so fingers crossed.
The other pieces are 1930s bohemian : backless bias cut blush silk dress with beading, applique and hand-painted detail and a cropped waistcoat/bolero.
BrandyAlexander ·
02/06/2013 11:13
Good morning all!
Shop and Marsha glad you both had such a great time!
Ujjayi, that sounds fabulous.
Happy well done you. 
Dh and I are going to be like ships that pass in the night for the next few weeks. He's leaving tonight for the Far East, back on Friday. I then fly off on Saturday for a few days, I am back for a few days and then off again for a few days. I get back and then he flies off for a few days. I am exhausted just writing that! So the really bad news is he won't be here to support me on this work thing and I hate it when we aren't together, the only slight good news is that when my Selfridges haul arrives on Monday he won't be here.
Drywhiteplease ·
02/06/2013 12:16
Could someone please link how to see the Boden autumn preview online or is it a brochure?
My head is bad but, having teenagers who tell you exactly what you did/said is ten times worse. I'm v 
today vvvvvv and perhaps need to name change to "water please".
Ujjayi how exciting and your dress sounds amazing.is there a way we could have a pic after the show?
santamarianovella ·
02/06/2013 16:00
Hello everyone!
shop and marsha, glad you enjoyed your evening
amber I have this splendid maxiskirt ,it's true to size,very soft and surprisingly very flattering,i wouldnt say its voluminous, flowy is more like it, i highly recommend it.
hopefully'i had a look at the boden thread and I like the things mrscb linked, and I'm not a fan of boden at all.
linus hope your dd is better.
Today I'm wearing my favourite MIH jacket ,white jeans,and grey vest,wanted to wear the Aidan boyfriend jeans but thought they deserve a rest,ive been wearing them a lot lately.
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shopafrolic ·
02/06/2013 16:40
Am feeling quite proud of myself. Made it to the seaside (Leigh-on-Sea) and back in one piece, feel infinitely better than earlier and DS and DH have had an ace day too. I wore my red Levi's dress with Havs. Sat on the wall in the sun watching them paddling and digging in the sand.
I called one of the girls who was out last night (my drinking buddy) and she's been sick all day! So I'm obviously still hardcore!
Will catch up on posts but have seen the true extent of Essex glam today - think lashes, colourful maxi dresses, fake nails, spray tans, tiny dogs - lots of overdressed people for a day digging about in the sand. TOWIE has a lot to answer for........
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