Blinners and her workwear blog chatty thread

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oi blinners -the Mango tabbed pencil skirt how stretchy is it? I like it TIGHT as have thin legs and otherwise look like I am wearing a lampshade

www.johnlewis.com/mango-tabbed-waist-pencil-skirt-natural-white/p1265275?imageCount=2

And last one, isn't M&S the strangest of places? So much they get so wrong, and out of the mist of wrongness a few shining gorgeousnesses.

Anyone come across any pointy toe/almond plain tan flats recently? I bought some lovely ones from Aldo last year but they're squeaking so need some new ones. Leather lined ideally.

Yes to M &S. I also don't get how they can get food so right but clothes so wrong. It's like two different shops.

the mist of wrongness - ha ha!

Bill - do you like the MASSIMO Dutti ones? They are the best nude pointed flats I have seen at the moment. I have some Aldo ones from last year, too (Dobrus was the name - Aldo have the strangest named shoes).

Web and real life photos. Am on ipad so can't link.

Umm, don't these look remarkably like Valentino Rockstuds!? www.asos.com/Sam-Edelman/Sam-Edelman-Ollie-Stud-Detail-Mid-Heel-Shoes/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3916406&SearchQuery=Edelman&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Nude

Ha they really do Belinda - still need to go and try those Office flats.

And good advice on your blog about the J Crew sale. Tried on some stuff in store yesterday to get the sizing right and then ordered on line. Loving the Minnie trousers but they are a bit pricey. Loads of stuff on sale at BR too but didn't have time to try on the trews.

Someone just mentioned Boden trousers. I am a Boden virgin probably not even allowed on MN so anyone know how they size? I like the Chelsea ones with enormous waiting lists, which are on offer.
I tend to be an 8 in skirts and 10 in trousers unless vanity sizing in J Crew where I'm a size down.

Ooh, I'd like to know this too. Does anyone have any idea which Boden trousers might fit a pear? I've got a hankering for a pair of ankle-lenth navy trousers for the summer.

Oh these Coast shoes are a better Rockstud dupe (just seen them on DM ) www.coast-stores.com/celita-spike-shoe/race-day-dresses-&-outfits/coast/fcp-product/6110025305?lng=&ctry=GB&cm_mmc=Linkshare--Affiliate--UKNetwork-_-8/btisdd0hQ&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=LinkShare&utm_campaign=UKNetwork&utm_content=10&utm_term=8/btisdd0hQ&siteID=8_btisdd0hQ-RgOQRJCrxA_xsyuvbj_hYg

I don't think I actually recommended those BODEN trews, as I've not tried any of their clothes on. However, I think I said others loved them? A friend bought the J Crew Minnie trews and liked them a lot. Good to take your time shopping during the full price season and then swoop in the sales

Boden trousers don't suit a gap trouser wearer IME.

Today in gap always skinny trews. High black t bar shoes and a boden maroon cowl neck top in maroon from last year. With a vest. I'm bloody freezing

Like those lime heels Bargain!

What lime shoes

I really like my Cos skinny black trousers. Never seen the exact same ones again, which is a pain - I'd have bought another two pairs.

Agree. So comfy a skinny trew

Tomorrow I'm back in winter clothes proper. The bloody sun will shine I bet

The tesco ones! I tried the M and S pink jacket No for me nice quality though

like

OMG yes

Grr. Jacket still out of stock

Looked a bit Gloria Hunniford on me lol

Oh dear. Prob on me too!!

It's nice just not on me. You might look good in it. I couldn't get past the GH mother of bride feel its the colour not the jacket

Thank you they look great, will check them out.

I can confirm that the lime green tesco shoes are gorgeous in the flesh - really well designed and no one would be surprised if you said they were £200 from Russell & Bennett!!!

OH MY GOD I AM WEARING THEM OUT FRIDAY NIGHT

( Nb i haven't even got them yet)

Folks, we need to help my RL mate Finbar who has had a LOT of stress recently and needs to be made fabulous for a waggy night out and a wedding. she is popping over soon