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MNV Vol 36

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Drywhiteplease · 24/03/2014 21:36

Come and join us for friendly fashion chat. Some of our glasses are empty because we're trying to loose weight, but were still happy, non judgemental, flippant and welcoming lot. We love new visitors (ESP Shop who will hug you)

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Decameron · 03/04/2014 16:00

Sounds like a great outfit, Marsha.

Lots of nice bags on sale at Monnier Freres.

Fedupnagging · 03/04/2014 16:11

Like the sound of your skirt and top marsha so looking forward to the links.

Was it sleep who was after a Boden code? I have one if you still need it.

Noticed this earlier. Love the colour but seems a bit ££ for a basic holiday dress. Am undecided.

I do however like these and am v tempted. Advice needed, are wide legged trousers back on trend yet? VB has been wearing them.......

Justa I saw you have been to Bicester recently-I've not been for a few years, and was thinking of going next week- is it worth a trek over?

Decameron · 03/04/2014 16:41

I think those trousers are a classic, Fedup. I tried that dress on at the weekend, it's a pretty colour but too shapeless for me.

justasecond · 03/04/2014 17:24

FedUp depends on what you are after re Bicester. I am only about 40 mins away from there so go every few months. Its a great place to go if you are after a bag or shoes but not so great for clothes imo. Its all designer shops now apart from Hobbs, Reiss and LK Bennet. Sandro is also not too bad price wise. I got a marc by marc jacobs leather bracelet and some bobbi brown makeup which was about a 1/3 less.
Decam great shopping. I love cdc but don't really shop there anymore since the concession in hof closed. I was also just admiring the bags in the Monnier Freres sale.
Marsha love the sound of your purchases esp orange jumper, looking forward to the links.
I popped into John Lewis for a rare child free hour. I bought this which I loved the look of but it doesn't fit right, too short in the body so will have to return. A bargain though mint velvet sweat

MarshaBrady · 03/04/2014 17:42

Great shopping Decam.

Fedup the dress is very pretty I like it a lot. Perhaps there's a discount code around? I really like the trousers too.

Grr at Liberty for not holding stock on their website. I can only find bad pics, sob.

Sonia Rykiel skirt, very thick which I like. More pencil skirt in shape than that pic.

acne studio tshirt, but it is orange rather than that red and wasn't so ££.

I spent enough today, so I am returning the white c/e skinnies (they are great, no see-through but c/e so low rise when they say mid-rise it drives me nuts) but keeping the American Vintage top because I love it.

shopafrolic · 03/04/2014 17:44

Hi all - just popping in to say see you on the other side of my holiday. I am aiming to not come on here while I'm away. Hmm
Marsha good news on the work stuff.
Decam will investigate the GAP legging jeans since you rate them as high as Goldsigns.....
Stokey worth a try - I'm not the best on brogue type shoes though am I?
QueenC fingers crossed on the cardi
Anni what did you mean about Grazia? I'm confused and I don't have a copy to investigate.......
Waves bye to all.
x

Decameron · 03/04/2014 17:49

It's a pity Comptoir charge so much to deliver, Justa, seems silly.

Lovely outfit, Marsha.

Yes, definitely worth trying the jeans, Shop and they have taller lengths online. Have a great holiday!

Drywhiteplease · 03/04/2014 17:53

Have a fab time Shop I go when you come back, so it'll be a couple of weeks....unless I have wifi........we'll have a lot to catch up on. Smile

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shopafrolic · 03/04/2014 17:57

My final gift to you and the lurkers before I go.
LOOK! - bargains! Never heard of the site but I paid with PayPal so fingers crossed!

BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 03/04/2014 18:36

Have a great time shop!

BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 03/04/2014 18:40

fedup there were wide leg trousers in the first issue of Porter magazine. Lately I've been wearing a really old high waist pair I have from Oasis, they feel quite chic :)

Marsha both are lovely, it seems orange is the MNV shade of the season! And good news about the work pitch.

I am also intrigued about the Gap jeans, will have to remember to try next time I'm in a Gap.

MarshaBrady · 03/04/2014 18:57

Thanks everyone. Better do the work and not just think about the clothes Hmm

Shop have a lovely time!

MarshaBrady · 03/04/2014 18:58

Blair yes orange is big on here atm! I particularly love orange and navy.

OneLittleLady · 03/04/2014 18:58

Have a great time Shop

maradesbois · 03/04/2014 19:10

shop have a fab holiday, hope you're off somewhere sunny.
linus I know, van cleef is amazing, will have to add the Alhambra and boodles necklaces to my wish list too!
liberty my local Argos seems to have the magic brush in stock but won't let me order it for delivery. Going away for weekend tomorrow but will pop down there on Monday to see if can nab one.
marsha good shopping, love the zip detail on the skirt, will look fab with orange top.

Went through my finances today and have really spent too much this month so not going to get the chan luu scarf even though still love it, can't justify it & need some last minute holiday things like white jeans and havianas.

Turquoiseblue · 03/04/2014 19:50

Gah I am so cross. Brought my gym to work to go on way home (working late) left work, forgot gear, grrrrrr! Will be too late to go back and get it. Trains delayed by almost 20 mins.

Not s n b sorry! Just a cranky turq!

Off to catch up while waiting on said train.

QueenCadbury · 03/04/2014 19:52

Have a fab holiday shop. I'm impressed with Boden-my package has been dispatched already. Which means it'll be delivered whilst I'm away.

See you next week...

LinusDKD · 03/04/2014 20:00

Evening!

DMIL has arrived so the first step in our 'weekend away without the DC' plan has been completed.

We are leaving tomorrow morning and I still have to pack. Eeek!

Have a great time shop!

BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 03/04/2014 20:03

Have a great time QueenC :)

turq how annoying.

Seems everyone is off on holiday soon!

Fedupnagging · 03/04/2014 20:05

How frustrating turq.

Have a lovely holiday shop and queen.

Thanks for that justa. I do need some Bobby Brown bits and pieces but also basics and homeware stuff so probably will leave Biscester until I have more time to just clothes shop.

Nice purchases marsha.

Drywhiteplease · 03/04/2014 21:07

Linus have a great weekend

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BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 03/04/2014 21:11

Oh my days... was just browsing H&M tops and came across this what is it?

Drywhiteplease · 03/04/2014 21:25

£179.99 they are having a laugh!!!it'll be in Style mag this weekend

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Drywhiteplease · 03/04/2014 21:29

I was behind this in black today! my dream car, so shiny, so sleek...wound my windows town so I could hear it purr.....a thing of beauty.

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MarshaBrady · 03/04/2014 21:31

I liked the flocked car I saw in Knightsbridge once. A Porsche I think in black velvety flock.