MN Vogue - Vol 18

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Continuing on from here

Just popping in to spend my virtual £1000.

I sit firmly on the shoe side of the shoes or bags debate, so I would spend my money on

Charlotte Olympia

Jimmy Choo

It took me ages to catch-up but with the help of a lovely White Lady and my notepad I finally managed to read everything!

foxy I'm sending you a whole barrel of !

topaz well done to your DD!

dry can we have a piccie of your lovely eternity ring? Well done your DH!

I love jewelry too, I think it must be genetic as DM loves it too. Maybe one of the few things we have in common.

Oh, and I prefer Me&Em quality wise. I have a IO wrap dress and the jersey is a lot thinner than M&E.

liberty that Burberry coat and Acne scarf are lovely!

I would have to spend my £1000 on this navy coat

mig and one a big hug from me! You are both wonderful!

anni I love the sound of your outfit and that picture of the beach looks heavenly.

queenc that birthday outfit looks perfect!

shop glad you are home and survived the in-laws.

santa flying to France alone with the DCS? You are braver than me!
When I was little we went to Port Grimaud and I still have lovely memories of that holiday.

My DM starts Christmas shopping in January! No joke! And she continues to buy things throughout the year so come December she has everything sorted.

I do start early, but not that early. The last few years I have either been heavily pregnant or just given birth so I have avoided the Christmas rush like the plague.

Ok, my Friday Night Style Question: what has been your fashion/style eye-opener this year?

Mine has been the colour yellow. I always thought I could never wear it but with so much yellow in the shops this summer, I have managed to find a yellow (a lemonade-y yellow) that suits me.

Phew, long post. Need another White Lady to perk me up and have a loom at migs jewelry site.

Sigh, look not loom.

i feel like I should apologise for my christmas pinboard! i need to be organised as my sister lives abroad, AND we have a double birthday at the start of december (DD was born on my birthday). there are seven other family birthday sept-dec.

I do need to be organised, not least to spread the cost. so yes, I have pinned a couple of bits including that gorgeous vintage ring that I will never in a million years get my hands on. but hey, a girl can dream.

dry WOWSERS what an amazing day and an amazing DH you have! would also love to see a pic.

thanks for the hugs and wine everyone. am so relived to be this near the end. I have done brilliantly, if I do say so myself

Linus that coat is lovely.

I think I'll go with the Burberry I linked earlier, just because it looks so soft and luxurious.

You have Foxy you did it! I practically threw the dc at dh when he walked in tonight, so big round of applause.

The model in front of the panelled wall on NaP is new, not sure if better!

I might throw in this Lagerfeld silk top too as had some change.

Hello everyone. I've lurked on S and B for a few weeks after finding it whilst googling my next big bag purchase and thought I would delurk and ask if anyone can join in?

I'd get this jacket (and be stumping up some cash myself!)

stalked of course they can! I'm saving for a bag at the moment - what are you thinking of?

Hey stalked123 welcome. All welcome. Next big bag purchase? What are you thinking? Lots of links please :)

That's gorgeous Amber

Trust you to go over budget Amber :) Love the virtual spending, I do a lot of that, curiously satisfying. That Largerfield silk top is lush Marsha. Apologies but have only read the last few posts. It's great to see you all flying the S&B flag, I'll pop back when I have more time although I doubt I'll ever catch up :)

Thanks for the welcome. My most recent bag purchase was a tan Sophie Hulme tote. It's great for lugging all my work stuff in but really big! I could do with a smaller one that is less heavy but that will still fit my laptop in. I commute into the City for work. I'm going into Selfridges tomorrow to see if a Chloe Paraty will fit my laptop. I'm also lusting after a grey Rebecca Minkoff mac clutch. I'm completely new to Mumsnet so will try and find the link instructions.

Quick catch up. I'm meant to be tidying whilst dh attaches the bikes to the car.

dry how exciting for you. What a lovely surprise.

foxy well done you. You deserve the wine!

stalked welcome, if course you can join. What sort of bag are you after?

linus my eye opener has definitely been getting my colours done and realising how much better I look in colour rather than just grey/black/ navy which is pretty much what I wore before. Also the lipstick-if I put a natural looking one on now I look half dead compared to wearing fushisa (although still not brave enough for red!).

Packing done and i've realised how tops I own as my wardrobe is now virtually bare (either that or I've packed too much!). I really should make a start on the book for my book group whilst I'm away although I'm sure I'll end up on here instead .

foxy I might start a Christmas pin board as well. I have an idea of what to buy DM, the most difficult person in the universe to buy for.

marsha lovely Burberry coat! Unfortunately I can't do camel but I love camel coats.

stalked welcome! Please show us some bag porn!

mig that jewelry blog is drooltastic! I just love vintage jewelry, the designs and craftsmanship are unique.

That should say, how few tops I own.

Linus my eye opener is that I actually have a quite decent pair of legs and should show them off more. Because frankly, I need to detract attention from my wobbly belly!!!
Also, orange suits me - who knew? And, cashmere is easier to look after than I thought.

Marsha that silk blouse is so lovely - another item for my wish list!!

Linus good question! My eye opener has been jersey jackets and comfortable good quality fabrics in general. A standard work outfit for me now is the Whistles lena jacket with Me&Em ankle skimmer trousers or ruched skirt. I sit at work or in meetings feeling as comfortable as if I was in my trackies but I look smart - genius!

Welcome stalked

Hi there Stalked welcome and I like the cut of your bag gib. Sophie Hulme is quite a fashion insider choice as they are very sleek, are discreet regarding labelling and logo's and look very cool. I await with breath abated, the news of your bag safari.

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Am off to spend my £1000 now.

As for Linus's question, I'm not sure but one I recall from other years has been the discovery that strapless suits me when I thought it did not. Actually I have got really into clutch bags this last year and they make me feel really cool and sophisticated (bit silly I know)...Linus that coat is to die for as is Marsha's gorgeous Lagerfeld top. Amber There is some Rick Ownes on sale on Hervia including a gorgeous dress and a jacket.

I have just moved all my frillies onto a lingerie board. Pin is playing up again.

My ring looks a lot like this channel set.princess cut eternity get me

Welcome stalked do stay,it's lovely here, no nastiness and about a lot more than fashion.
Hello pickled too.
Amber you're just too cool....I'm passed it, but never feel that way here.
Foxy you ok?

Mig look what you've done drool at first I thought it was a bargain at £895!!!! too much Chablis

Thanks again for the coat suggestions and all the congratulations for DD. I showed her the links today and she is very grateful.

Mig's suggestions:

Quilted - nice, but she would like longer
Hooded - very nice, a possibility
Lavenham - she doesn't like this style
Belted - would like longer

Liberty's suggestions:

Gil Bret - she's not keen (suspect she really wants a Barbour!)
Clements - not keen on colour, and as above
Barbour - would be my favourite, she likes it in olive
Linea - not Barbour!

Queen's suggestions:

North Face - lovely, but £££. (also not Barbour-DD)

I think we are narrowing it down to Barbour, waxed in an olive colour. I haven't yet told her that I will pay for it (she has an allowance which covers clothing and a part time job so is prepared to splash out). That will be a surprise! I am realistic (I know teenage girls), if she doesn't love it, she won't wear it. I am also conscious that -soppy alert- by buying her a warm coat, I am symbolically trying to 'wrap her up' and keep her warm (and safe). And I know she will value it, if she loves it, the CPW will come right down!

Dry no experience of Baukjen, but it looks like the skirt is less ruched (so I'd prefer the Me&Em as it is more forgiving). And well done to your DH!! That ring is gorgeous!

Liberty our recent holiday was in the west of Ireland, plenty of views like Anni's.

Welcome back Shop, glad it went well.

One and Mig well done on getting started for Christmas. Every year I vow I'll be different but never am. One I agree with Mig, I have worked with young people with ASD and know how hard it can be. It will have taken courage to make the decisions which were undoubtably right for your DS ( you have had it tough).

Foxy you have my sympathies! I still remember my utter despair when DS stopped napping. I was 6 months pregnant with DD and so determined I would get him to sleep that I exhausted myself walking him for miles in his buggy (it didn't work). DD never napped, but that is another story, she makes up fornit now!

Welcome stalked.

I haven't done the £1000 challenge, maybe tomorrow, but this post is already epic!

Oh shit! Just picked up a text . Couldn't understand a word....about roof repairs and all being on schedule from someone with a name same as 3 friends of mine....replied "?"......response " it's from your boss about building repairs "...,,drat ....but my return to work is 3/4 weeks away why do I care? Shiiiiitttttttt!

Dry it definitely sounds like a text that isn't meant for you! And congrats on the eternity ring

Topaz I got all teary again when you said you wanted to wrap her up!! The olive Barbour would be perfect and would last the 3/4 years and beyond. You sound like an absolutely lovely (and wise) Mum!

Great links mig - I've enjoyed following all your pins tonight

One I haven't responded before now as I didn't know what to say - what a brave decision you made. I have a colleague who had to do likewise - she has an autistic son and several other children - it came down to a decision between foster care for him or the others being neglected...tough, tough call - thinking about you tonight.