HoC Autumns 2 - the marvelousness continues......

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Only the best thread in S & B to talk all things Autumn.

Have just ordered this tangerine coat

Yes, nearly everything else in there is navy/white!

That coat's gorgeous Snowdown. Wish I could go shopping now - grrr!

It is a fab coat, I was so tempted by it but can't do cocoon shape at all.

That might be a problem for me too hopefully - depending on how cocoon like it is.

Hopefully - sorry, slightly OT, but how soon post-preg do you reckon I should do a style day? Do I need to be back to normal weight/shape?

A delicious colour snow. You would definitely feel warm and cosy in that.

Snow - that coat is amazing. I just wouldn't have the guts to wear and couldn't do the cocoon shape either. I need to emphasise the waist or at least not drown it.

Days like today I really wish I hadn't had my colours done! I'm drawn to this coat - www.asos.com/ASOS-Petite/ASOS-PETITE-Exclusive-Double-Breasted-Coat/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3055181&cid=4177&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=204&sort=-1&clr=Grey having seen a very stylish woman wear something similar.

Hopefully - do you use pinterest? if you're happy for us to follow please post a link! I could do with inspiration. Anyone else have pinterest?

Snow - that coat is amazing. I just wouldn't have the guts to wear and couldn't do the cocoon shape either. I need to emphasise the waist or at least not drown it.

Days like today I really wish I hadn't had my colours done! I'm drawn to this coat - www.asos.com/ASOS-Petite/ASOS-PETITE-Exclusive-Double-Breasted-Coat/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3055181&cid=4177&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=204&sort=-1&clr=Grey having seen a very stylish woman wear something similar.

Hopefully - do you use pinterest? if you're happy for us to follow please post a link! I could do with inspiration. Anyone else have pinterest?

Ooh hopefully I LOVE that giraffe coat! Not sure double breasted thing works with big norms but it is GORGEOUS!!!

It's fab, isn't it ocelot? Would be v v tempted if I had some spare dosh at the moment.

sotired I do use Pinterest, here I am. I use it for both my businesses/interests, so you'll probably just want to follow the appropriate boards rather than the whole thing (unless quilt sewing does it for you, of course).

Schmalex I had my style done about 5 months post natal, and looking back I wouldn't have wanted to do it much earlier. Not necessarily for the physical side, but the personality side - if you have any sort of nurturing/roll with the punches side to your personality it tends to come out far more in the immediate post natal period, and I think it could potentially (although probably not) lead to the wrong conclusion in certain clothing personalities. Possibly depends if you are getting back to work as well - I wasn't, so had no incentive to get my head out of baby mode, iykwim.

Good boards - I like quilting, knitting and camping too!

I'm doing the style day in early march just over 6m after having DC2 (and last!) I'm back to work in May though.

Thanks, Hopefully. I am probably the least nurturing person ever (poor baby!). But I thought perhaps waiting 6 months might be sensible.

I got my colours done wuth CMB.not HoC and am a bit baffled when people keep talking about style days. Do you mean what clothes suit your body shape or personality, or is it a bit of both? Intrigued...

And hopefully I wish you would style me! Such glam boards....

ocelot the style day looks at lots of things, from putting together a capsule wardrobe, shopping effectively, how you want people to see you, and the 'big' bit of the day is putting together your body shape and personality/way you deal with the world into a personal style that really works for you, rather than giving you a one size fits all sort if solution. No need to have had your colours done with a HoC consultant to go and do style with them.

Hmmm....tempted! Thanks for explaining. Currently I have lots of fitted dresses which I love and wear for work, but feel all adrift in the casual stuff as I hanker after something a bit sharp and tailored that makes a bit of a statement but still need to run around in muddy parks after young 'uns.

End up feeling like a 'blob' at w-ends and loathe, loathe, loathe the whole white stuff/fat face scene with a passion (even though I know its practical). Sounds like a style day could be for me - anyone who is a bit like me who has done it? Thoughts - worthwhile or not? (Apols if this is too much of a thread hijack....)

The orange coat arrived, it's not lined and its lack of bulk means that it falls beautifully rather than cocoons. Size up for longer sleeves. It looks fabulous and a lot more expensive than £69.

Glad you are pleased with the coat snow.

I have a new Chan Luu scarf sitting here waiting to be unwrapped (when my children leave me in peace). I went for eggshell in the end as I think it will be really useful for summer. I am slowly but surely accumulating my post natal wardrobe. Next stop is leopard print sneakers.

Oh hello everybody! What lovely things you are all buying - I would love a Chan Luu scarf but am just too tight. And awesome orange coats and gold boots!

I haven't been feeling the shopping love recently - my wardrobe's looking pretty good and the spring collections with all their unwearable pinks...whatevs.

However, I did want to come and tell you all that John Lewis's own brand 'teal' tights are not teal at all but a perfect autumn navy! V v useful.

Also, Atterley Rd just sent me a £15 off code (PM me if you want it) and so I got this lovely leather bag for £18 inc P&P. I had a cheap orange tote last summer which I used til it fell apart so I'm v pleased to have found a hopefully more durable version - in lovely neon orange!

www.atterleyroad.com/neon-tote.html

Charity girl - is it these:
m.johnlewis.com/mt/www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-60-denier-velvet-touch-opaque-tights/p514675?colour=Teal&un_jtt_v_dummy=yes

Sorry, am regular on thread but forgot I'd NCed!

Yup - pretty sure they were £7.50.

May I join? I'm a very reluctant autumn. I had my colours done last summer but have mostly ignored all the advice as I am not thrilled with the colours so I'm hoping the thread might inspire me a bit and tempt me into a life without black!

I am currently too broke to get my colours done but suspect that I am an Autumn. It's either that or a very muted Summer. But I managed to bag a couple of nice things in the Boden clearance today - olive cords and a forest green crinkly shirt. I am hoping they are good.

Run Sorry you're feeling reluctant! Could you 'see' it when you had the analysis? I always think it makes it easier.