MN Vogue - vol 34

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It's been a while since I set one up so thought I'd do the honours.
For glass half full fashion fanatics. Bring a positive attitude, a love of clothes and lots of lovely links. All welcome, from high street to high end.

Stokey So sorry to read that- no child deserves that.

I have learned very well how not to treat my stepchildren that is for sure. My house is open to them no matter how they behave and I make sure they get time on their own with their Father. I have also been afforded a great example of how not to behave should he get seriously unwell- god forbid. Not to leave them out in favour of every bloody random in the village.

Linus I was M&S measured as a 36C - I am actually a 32E. I can recommend Freya as a brand that fits well and is comfortable but still pretty.
I am not ignoring people's family issues - just unsure what to say other than sorry .

my latest item of desire

Shop M&S measured me as a 42C and I'm actually a 32FF/G depending on brand/style! they are terrible, so terrible for bra fitting

linus I'm 30f and order from JL or bravissimo. Debenhams can often be good when they have a blue cross sale as they do most brands. I wear panache t shirt bra. Just the right amount of oomph.

Mig you sound like a lovely stepmother

Tbh with my father it's water under the bridge now - I feel sad that he is missing out on knowing his grandchildren and frustrated that he doesn't have the courage to stand up to his wife but life is too short to worry about it.

M&S are appalling One - when I told them I was 28F the woman laughed at me - said "you're not Jordan you know" and fitted me in a 36C

Thank you Stokey. It is the toughest 'job' in the World- or feels like it sometimes but you have to look at it from their perspective.

That is terrible service by M&S. How rude!

With bras I tend to talk loads of different sizes into the changing room ,shoo away any assistance and buy what fits best. I love Mimi Holliday bras - they shape beautifully and also Stella and some of the French brands. i don't like Elle McPherson (because of that rhino horn incident I won't give her my money) but I do wish Freya bras fitted because I like some of their designs.

I never wear padded or uplift because they don't feel right on me. I go for soft cup, sometimes non underwired.

OMG ....game of thrones fans on MNv!! Santa I watched the whole season 3 box set, ending with the Red Wedding, with DS last Thursday.....I'm traumatised and bereft and slightly in love with John Snow I've even phoned up Virgin Media to add Sky Atlantic to my package so I can watch season 4, but they don't have that channel.
Stokey if I read the 4th book will it pick up where season 3 ended or will I get confused?

My father left to live with his other family when I was 7. No contact or financial support but a lot of lady friends Mother had to find a job to look support us. Eventually remarried the man I call my father. Not much money when we grew up but a lot of love and a lot off class expensive taste, but not expensive things There are some really evil people, for whom family means nothing. The important thing is to not get bogged down and bitter. It's hard. I'm my experience blood does not run thicker than water.
Mig and Grumpy I feel so sorry for your families.

Good God...I've gone all serious......time for a g +t!!!!

Oh Dry - your story resonates with me because my DH is seen as my DD's Father by her. She loves him so much and calls him Dadette. I feel reassured by that.

No blood isn't thicker than water and the people you choose to love are truly worthy. Lucky you and your Mother sounds cool. =

Just had another bitter and twisted email from 'it'. Now trying to stir up muck between the sibs but I feel stronger now because of all you lovely lot.

to you all.

Family business can be seriously twisted, can't it? As the product of an ultra-functioning, close and loving family I just can't understand it at all. I feel less bad for DH knowing that my own, amazing dad has been every bit the father he needs. At least he can see from him what it means to nurture and support.

Not much for me to report on fashion news. I've been lurking a bit of late, so I've seen all your lovely links and enjoyed the chat - just not much to contribute right now. Although I did manage to get my mitts on this dress which I admired on my friend (it's a stunner IRL) and then bought at half price, plus an extra 25% off. Not arrived yet, but looking forward to trying it on.

Oh, and wore the Marant Sade boots for the first time to a dinner party on Saturday. Felt good to give them an outing!

Wise words Grumpy. My husband has the happy functioning family relationship so that is good. Thankfully I learned paternal love from my Grandfather who was a magnificent man- truly loving and supportive.

That RL dress is very Gucci looking isn't it? I like it and it is very current with the big print and red/white/blue. Sexy too. I'd love to wear things like that but am such a fidget I'd end up with it around my waist pleasing every lech around .

Flying post - bought brogues - patent black - not sure need to have a trying on session with stuff at home have an idea I would like cream patent with grey ribbon ones - but they would be wrecked with all the walking I do. Also got a pair of mirar s
Wil link when i get the dc to bed later.

Great dress grumpy!

dry DH and I have just watched the first two episodes form the third season of GoT and we are a little underwhelmed. But maybe they are easing people back into the complicated stories whilst introducing some new characters.

I still can't get over the fact that I'm supposed to be an E cup! Me! Who's always been a B or a C at most when I was at my heaviest.

Unfortunately I can't go to JL or Debenhams as I live overseas but I might try my luck online.

Can't wait to reach my target weight and buy some nice underwear but maybe I won't even have to and I will be able to fit in my nice La Perla bras again.

I would like to defend some stepmothers. I married the love of my life last year, at the grand old age of 40 when I had long given up looking. He has two wonderful almost grown up children. My policy with regards to them has been to 1) always be friendly, 2) NOT try to be their mother - they have a mother already who loves them very much, and 3) all children related decisions are made by DH and I do not interfere. I might not be doing it perfectly, but I am definitely trying my best. With regards to 3), I might do it differently had they been younger but they are almost adults and do not need to be raised, taught, disciplined, etc.

BecauseIsaidSO - Being a stepmother is hard work! I'm 10 years in, have a very happy family and DSSs who love us but I still regularly have to speak up against my boundaries (= my right to set the agenda for what goes in my own home as opposed to having it forced upon me with no consultation) being infringed. That is the one single hardest thing about blended families, IMO.

Make sure you get enough space for yourself in the long term.

Because You sound lovely- I wish I had one like you. I have a wonderful stepfather so there are some great examples. Yes I don't need to raise my husband's children but i do feel a little bit proud that they come to me for advice and help like writing CV's and sharing achievements etc. I never want to add pain, you know what I mean? Divorce is hard enough.

My daughter has just delivered a gorgeous key lime cake for son's GF's 18th. It is a three layered extravaganza with a lime layer, a lemon layer and a white cake layer. And the same colour as her satchel!

My son's GF that is - not my daughter's son!

Yum mig that sounds delicious. (Especially today as it is my fast day)

shop I just saw the sweater you linked and I do have to say when I saw the image in an e-mail I got from J Crew today that I thought of you!

Am about to order some 32E bras from John Lewis. I am having them delivered to DPIL so they can bring them over when they come and visit us in two weeks time.

Let's hope they fit so I don't have to ask poor DMIL to return them for me.

Oh because you got me with "love of my life", I'm complete softie !
Linus stick with it! I think it's the best season so far

Apols Linus terrible timing .

And I'd better not post a photo had I?

Grumpy lovely dress....but please don't go watching polo in it

And btw....biggest fashion pose from yours truly....just been to a parents/teachers thing at DS school....took the Disco because I just wanted to ....she met her friend...... Owners stroked each others bags and had a nosey inside too I have no shame

Runs in screaming hysterically - "We've booked a bloody holiday"!!!!
Finally. I might faint!

dry the link doesn't work for me. But I can imagine you stroking someone else's handbag.

Go on mig, post a piccie. It'll be good for my self control.