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Blinners and her workwear blog chatty thread

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Legologgo · 17/04/2014 10:03

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

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BelindaAllWorkedOut · 25/04/2014 07:34

I love that black dress, Remus - saw it on the website last night and was gazing at it.

How bad are M&S with their styling, though? That silver skirt in your last link loos good, but is worn with a slash neck top under a round neck jacket. In the real world, you might throw them on together, but isn't their styling meant to be aspirational and idealistic? Why not get pieces that look their best together? We, the consumer, will end up compromising when we wear them, as no one has endless clothes and time. But surely, they do, when putting their photos together! They should look and learn from NAP, Matches and the Outnet re styling tips. Obv they have different products to NAP etc, but there's no real excuse for their website woefulness.

Legologgo · 25/04/2014 17:37

i love it too
hello SIXTEEN POUNDS YOU SAY?
outlet.marksandspencer.com/Autograph-Resistant-Sandals-Insolia%C2%AE-T02-1978A-S/dp/B00I3QXCAS

btw took lime shoes to work today to try and MAKE SOMEONE have them, no dice. they were universally admired but fitted no one. The bag was much swooned after, so thats a bonus.

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Legologgo · 25/04/2014 17:38

on twitter we had a 40% off my wardrobe code btw

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noddyholder · 25/04/2014 17:42

I am also returning green shoes a bit big but could have coped but very uncomfortable in the middle bit

Legologgo · 25/04/2014 17:43

yes - didnt meet the arches of my foot.
PRETTY though?

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noddyholder · 25/04/2014 17:44

yes quite a big gap. I bought black peacocks ones and snake clutch so am not buying any more bloody shoes!

Legologgo · 25/04/2014 17:45

presume peacocks are shamazing?

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noddyholder · 25/04/2014 17:48

Yes the blue ones are nice but the black snakey ones are even better and they have the bag too! V cheap but fine for evening

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 25/04/2014 18:04

Has anybody seen any nice worky shorts, to wear with a blazer? These look lovely but are stupidly expensive.

Legologgo · 25/04/2014 18:10

you would wear those to work?!! omg

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noddyholder · 25/04/2014 18:11

other stories do nice shorts or did last year! Those are v short but v nice

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 25/04/2014 18:14

I bet the model is about 6 feet tall though. I, on the other hand, am not!

BelindaAllWorkedOut · 25/04/2014 18:14

H&M are doing that sort of crepe shorts. Saw them in the Selfridges concession, this arvo. Along w Carly Cole (WAG).

BelindaAllWorkedOut · 25/04/2014 18:15

Didn't meet the arches of your feet? I tried some Next sandals like that. So uncomfy.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 25/04/2014 18:18

And they wouldn't look so short with opaques. Or maybe I am just a slapper. Oops.

Gap always used to do slightly longer tailored ones, but not seen any for ages in there.

Legologgo · 25/04/2014 18:20

my Head would not approve.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 25/04/2014 18:21

I have v little legs. And would be with opaques and blazer.

BelindaAllWorkedOut · 25/04/2014 18:21

But your Heart would, right? Grin

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 25/04/2014 18:22
Grin
Legologgo · 25/04/2014 18:22

i lubbs a short me

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 25/04/2014 18:26

Me too. Hardly wear them now tbh but do love em.

BelindaAllWorkedOut · 25/04/2014 18:27

I think I am getting back into them for summer - more practical than short skirts.

Legologgo · 25/04/2014 18:34

The BR shorts are ace. I have three pairs. They reduce in July. Two years ago they did those lovely swirly ones. Plus remember in going to buy the goldy ones. Yes I AM

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noddyholder · 25/04/2014 18:34

They can look quite striking with good legs

noddyholder · 25/04/2014 18:35

Like Kylie