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Best buy of the year so far?

77 replies

AmberNectarine · 12/06/2013 19:58

I was thinking about this today. I think mine is these shoes. I have worn them several times a week and still love them to bits.

Anyone else care to share?

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WaitingForMe · 12/06/2013 20:02

I spent Shock at Laundry in Manchester when visiting my mum. Their stuff is amazing - I bought about 9 items of clothing! Seriously, if you go to Manchester go in and ask to be styled. I have a million outfits out of those items AND they go with the rest of my wardrobe.

MrsCampbellBlack · 12/06/2013 20:13

new jacket - love it so much. And have worn several times in the last week.

AmberNectarine · 12/06/2013 20:46

I was going to get that jacket mrsCB but sold out in my size by the time they deigned to give me a preview code. It's lovely - will you reverse it do you think?

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AmberNectarine · 12/06/2013 20:48

Waiting just had a look at their site and now wish I lived in Manchester - love the tribal maxis!

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DewDr0p · 12/06/2013 21:04

I love those shoes amber and the jacket mrsc

Mine is probably these boots from Office. Thought it was a bit late to be buying boots when I got them but have worn them loads!

Although my new sandals might be a close contender if the sun ever reappears!

DewDr0p · 12/06/2013 21:05

waiting love the look of that shop too - was v pleasantly surprised by the prices Grin

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 12/06/2013 21:07

Mine are a couple of basics which make everything else easier to wear AND go really well together. Neither of them are online anymore -
black cigarette trousers - Cos
black mesh jumper - Cos

and my lovely tan leather Converse, which I am utterly devoted to, after dithering for ages about whether to buy them. :)

libertychick · 12/06/2013 21:47

These M&S flats which I found while hunting for a cheaper alternative to Amber's gorgeous JV's. They work with almost everything.

And this Gerard Darel dress but in black which I have worn at least once a week since I bought it in the January sales. Very comfortable, work appropriate and just enough va va voom to put a spring in my step Smile

AmberNectarine · 12/06/2013 23:23

liberty - GD is my go to for workwear.

Remus - glad the cons are working out for you!

Dew those sandals are gorgeous, and they'll last you til you're 80 as you'll only wear them once a year Wink

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Sonotkylie · 13/06/2013 13:32

Liberty: i've had my eye on those M and S flats for a little while.. Tell me, if you don't mind, are they grey neutral or beige neutral? Thank you

ToastedTeacakes · 13/06/2013 15:04

For me, it was Kiehls 'creme de corps' body moisturiser. Leaves skin so soft and glowing.

ToastedTeacakes · 13/06/2013 15:05

And my Chloe mini marcie. I am skint now but no regrets oddly enough Grin

foxysocks · 13/06/2013 15:14

good qu! I think mine is probably a rag and bone grey jersey biker from the outnet. have worn about three times a week if not more.

this one

although skinny grey goldsigns also right up there, SO useful flattering and comfortable. OH and ash nude trainers - ditto.

sweetheart · 13/06/2013 15:22

liberty could I ask where you got the GD dress from?

AmberNectarine · 13/06/2013 15:30

Toasted did you return the Hobbs?

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libertychick · 13/06/2013 15:44

Sonotkylie they are beige neutral and the trim is black. The patterning is all over the place - I ordered 3 pairs before I got one I was happy with!

sweetheart I got the GD dress in the GD shop on Marylebone High Street

Sonotkylie · 13/06/2013 15:45

Thank you very much. I couldn't tell from the picture. Back to the umming and ahhing ...

libertychick · 13/06/2013 16:05

Quite a few of the regulars on the MN Vogue thread have bought them sonotkylie and the consensus is that you need to size up in them. They are fab Smile

santamarianovella · 13/06/2013 16:23

mrscb I love that marant jacket,really gutted it sold out in my size,
For it me it's this jacket by iro.
liberty that GD dress is so gorgeous.
toasted did u get the Chloe instead of the Hobbs?

Sonotkylie · 13/06/2013 16:26

Wanted them to be grey. But black piping makes them more versatile ... You KNOW i'm going to do it don't you ...
Thanks for the tip!

Sleepwhenidie · 13/06/2013 16:29

these would be my favourite buy of the year, closely followed by another Marant

charitygirl · 13/06/2013 16:33

Probably my Ash Virgins - not terribly exciting but after a few frustrating weeks in the Uk finding them sold out in my size everywhere, I spotted them on holiday in Venice and snapped them up.
www.cloggs.co.uk/invt/80881703?gclid=CKm02JCt4bcCFbMdtAodNnQA7g

Have also worn this a lot - and what a bargain it is now!

www.wallis.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33058&storeId=12557&productId=9480548&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=811735018&resultCount=1&geoip=home

Ashoething · 13/06/2013 17:04

Any of my Lady vintage London dresses as I wear them all the time!

The tan t-bar shoes I got for £3 from charity shop or the red waist cincher belt that was £2 from primark.

ToastedTeacakes · 13/06/2013 17:10

AmberNectarine No, i am ashamed to admit to buying both - and loving them! Bag collection hopefully complete for yrs to come. Had to cancel this yrs holiday so thought 'sod it' and bought bags instead Shock

HappyGirlNow · 13/06/2013 17:27

Aw charitygirl I got those shipped from the US last year.. Love 'em Grin Coincidentally I'm not long back from a weekend in Venice where I wore them all the time - so comfortable..