MNV vol 37

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Following on from here for friendly, funny, frivolous, never free fashion talk....we don't judge, just like seeing nice things. Do come and join ]

blair my feet are sporting a lovely cherry red at the moment.

Next time I might go a bit brighter with a pink or a coral but I always keep in mind the colour of my sandals so that it doesn't clash too much.

this is the IM Etoile dress I tried on today. I tried a 40 as they didn't have a 38 but the dress just looked wrong on me.

Am writing from the spa pedicure chair in my local nail place, it has a back massage function too and cheap as chips. Have had so much work stress the last couple of weeks it's lovely to sit back and relax for a bit.
blair was going to go for a nude shellac but have changed mind to bright red as think will look best against navy gigis.

linus sounds like a productive day for you. the IM dress is gorgeous & summery shame not right.

Haha Santa love both those pics, they look nearly the same.

Shop happy anniversary! but oh no, hope ds is better soon.

Liberty great buy, they look fab.

Linus sounds like a great day. Good news on the Burberry! The IM is gorgeous, but the waist looks high on the model which probably does make it tricky to wear.

Blair and everyone great re little MU. I'm definitely still on for the July one, and should be able to make the mini May one. Good stuff!

Had a good 3/4 day at work, in an actual office/ studio. Just looking at visual stuff and talking about it, so my kind of work. One more thing on Monday, then rest from home until I present. It was funny to go out and find lunch, it has been yonks since I've done that.

Mara that sounds like a good antidote to work stress.

And overall I think it's easier to go to work after a night out than it is to stay home with the dc!

Linus, I am . That coat is sold out in every size here.

Yes, I think you are right about that, Marsha. Work sounds good!

Thanks re nail feedback! All sound good - might go for a classic bright red as I've never had it before.

Your day sounds fab Linus. of the mac. Agree that top is v. Santa, it's lovely.

My shopping trip was rubbish. Ok I was only after a top, and only in local town centre, but seriously... went to H&M, river island and new look. I tried a few silky camis but they really just don't work with my bras (revealing the front and side!) and I'm very average chested. I conclude these tops are to be worn by 12 year olds. Crop tops were thin on the ground and everything looked so cheap. I think all the online browsing I do has made me fussy when I go to real shops...

Got home and had a trying on session with THE skirt and various tops/shoes. I realised my legs are sort of a grey colour and swiftly broke out the gradual tanner

Anyway, a next-day Asos order of a few things to try might be happening over the weekend (will ask opinions first obv!) ...

Oh and I saw this lovely sundress in Sainsbury's, 100% cotton and 100% cotton lined for £18! I want it! But they only had a 16 and a 22. :( Can imagine it looking nice with tan sandals.

decam the mac better be perfect at that price! I think that size 8 was the last in stock on the UK website.

marsha every time I take the train into town I am surrounded by commuters on their way to work. It is weird to think that was my life before and you mentioning 'going out for lunch' made me feel a bit nostaligic about my old life.

I just loved how that IM dress looked on the hanger and I love the way it looks on a model but it was just so wrong for me. Maybe I should have tried the 36 just to be sure but I was so dissapointed I didn't even want to.

Hello everyone. Phew! Friday s here. Thought it would never come! Off out for dinner with girl friends this evening. Popped into town after work and picked up some fab grey blk dnm jeans, (the search might be over decam) and bargainous goldsigns (though they re a winter colour so will keep them until autumn).
Going to wear jeans with l/s theory pale pink tailed shirt and vblack pointy flats, it s just a local pub.

Have been skim reading.
Marsha - yeay on the job. Yuk on the horrible leery weirdo.
Dry hope you re having a fabulous time tripping the champs élysées
Shop - welcome back, good packing should take tips
Queen - lovely cardi links

Sleep defo sell bags if not using then anymore, I sold a mulberry I fell out f love with - hence the recent purchases

Blair - red nails, love them, oh and coral too.

Mara - great shopping

Foxy- that s such a shame, could you stay on but just not link stuff ? Although what's the point I guess.... You seem so lovely... Sorry you feel you have to go.

Waves to everyone else.

That is the perfect summer dress blair!

Was very tempted to buy this top for DD today but it was a bit too plastic-y.

It is the perfect parka, they had it in a 4 in Westfield but sold out of 10s long ago. It's spoiled all other parkas for me, there is nothing as nice out there!

Glad you found grey jeans, Turquoise, I love grey jeans, must get rid of my black jeans, I never wear them. Have fun tonight.

Yes, a big boo to Foxy's stalker.

I like red on toes, Blair. Hope your Asos order comes up trumps.

I would have gone for a 10 normally but I will give the 8 a try.

They did show me another coat which was more like a parka and less like a mac so was less structured. I prefer more structured clothes so I didn't try it on.

I have given the navy parka I bought on Asos to a friend as it was swamping me and really didn't suit me.

There is a beautiful older woman who comes into my hair salon. She must be in her 70s. Long white hair and the most incredible jawline (she's had work, but good work). She wears the most amazing clothes and looks awesome in her Burberry parka. She runs an art gallery somewhere, I want to be that cool at her age.
My camo espadrilles have arrived and are just brilliant. Straight on the feet so I know it's love. The necklace is good too so am pleased.
DH has just announced we have money in the bank we should spend. I thought yay, new outfit. He said, no, new cars! :)
Marsha works sounds fab! YY to it being easier after a night out than childcare. Your talk of visuals and discussion makes me

Evening all. You couldn't possibly believe how bad my "holiday" has been to date. I could just cry right now. dh in hospital.

Oh no novice! What happened? (((hugs)))

Sorry to hear that, Novice, hope he will be ok and out soon.

Well, new cars are good too, Shop!

OMG Novice are you guys ok? Is it something serious? sending huge hugs.

Sounds like you had a great day linus

blair my current favourite is fuschia. I used to love coral too.

Oh no novice what happened? I hope you're all ok. Thinking of you.

QueenC I love coral too.

Good news shop, car and outfit maybe?! Glad to hear the espadrilles are nice too.

Have fun tonight Turq.

OMG novice I hope DH is going to be ok and that you are taking care of yourself as well

He's "fine", on IV drips with antibiotics, saline and painkillers. He has a bacterial infection. He thought he had flu, he's been in bed for 4 days. Sorry for the dramatic post, just tired and stressed out. This isn't quite the holiday i imagined.