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MNV Vogue - vol 42

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shopafrolic · 04/07/2014 21:24

A glossy new thread as the next meet up approaches. Continuing on from here
Join us for fun fashion chat, all styles and budgets welcome. You know you want to.

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Drywhiteplease · 20/07/2014 18:18

Santa you are right....I have to be up and dressed for the builders and dcs never appear before 10 in the hold anyway.....the timing is very good. And I shouldn't complain because I'm getting something fantastic at the end of it all.
Well Marsha build should be done, bathrooms fitted etc by end August. Then decorator, carpets, wardrobes and curtains....I reckon I'll be in by end Sept. I think we can use the new bathrooms as soon as they're fitted.....

BrandyAlexander · 20/07/2014 22:14

Evening all! Dh has just about survived me not throttling him today he invited our friends round for a BBQ, didn't tell me till last night but said it was okay as apparently we were providing drinks and venue and they were providing food. They turned up empty handed. Cue mad dash to shops to get stuff to throw a BBQ together at short notice with murderous thoughts churning in my head.Hmm

On fashion front, I was wearing a Top Shop dress today that's about 15 years old. Got lots of lovely compliments on it, which was lovely (as an aside, a man tapped me on the shoulder today at the end of the church service and said I had a fantastic singing voice. How lovely, has made me glow all day). Back to fashion.

My bi-annual M&S rant..... WHAT IS THE POINT OF DISPLAYING STUFF IN THE SHOP WINDOW IF YOU CANT FIND IT INSTORE! And...You claim to do sizes 6 and 8. A 6 is rarer than hens teeth. And 8s are sold out so quickly in store online, they must make one per item of clothing (though a 6 is one per store!). You actually have some nice stuff that I want to buy. Is it a test of my loyalty if you make it as difficult as possible for me to buy some of it?!Hmm .

Drywhiteplease · 21/07/2014 07:57

Novice DH west you big time Grin
Shop I'm an idiot....I can't send you "Before we met" because it's on my IPad Hmm

shopafrolic · 21/07/2014 08:30

Morning all you lovely lot.
Happy BIG 4-0H!!!!! to lovely lovely lovely, fabulously fashionable Voguette Ms Marsha..........Brady!!!!!!
Love you lady - have a fun day.
Off to catch up...

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MarshaBrady · 21/07/2014 08:38

Aw shucks thanks Shop Grin

Have had very indulgent weekend and more today!

shopafrolic · 21/07/2014 08:51

On the Céline bags I would go raspberry as I think it will look great with your dark grey Marant coat / jacket. Or orange. The blue is too summery and will look too matchy matchy with your GVs.
That is unless DH wants to buy you two......Wink
Love the yellow too but if the small size works then don't change it.

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BrandyAlexander · 21/07/2014 09:10

Happy birthday Marsha!!!!! Hope you have the most terrific day!Thanks 40 is a marvellous marvellous age to beGrin moreWineWineWineWine to you!!

Stokey · 21/07/2014 09:15

Wow - Happy Birthday Marsha - we're almost twins!

July 1974 was a fine vintage - have a great birthday week, hope you get thr Trio of your dreams.

annielewis · 21/07/2014 09:27

Hello everyone - have had a stupidly mad few weeks of not being able to keep up with anything!!! Hope you haven't all forgotten who I am completely!!!!

Happy Birthday Marsha have a wonderful week, i look forward to seeing some lovely stylish birthday treats!! :)

Am feeling like I am back in a fashion black hole again, am wearing navy M and S Shorts today and an old white top from DP's I think. Find this weather really hard to dress in as am still heavier than I want to be and am only off to the park with the kids...

Am off to read the thread now, hope you've all got sunshine and no more storms today!

Sleepwhenidie · 21/07/2014 10:08

Hey Marsha happy birthday Flowers Flowers [espresso] then [bubbles] Grin! I have Celine Envy!

Sleepwhenidie · 21/07/2014 10:12

Oh and my fashion u-turns...probably skinny jeans and Pistols - hate to love Smile

Just wanted to post pic of a tunic/blouse/dress Confused ...thing I got from Anna sale. By Oneseason-so far put of my usual thing but I am loving it, so loose and cool and girly. Off for school picnic in it today (don't worry I have white jcrew chino shorts underneath Wink.

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MarshaBrady · 21/07/2014 10:47

Thank you lovely kind voguettes! Going into town now.

Sleep you look fabulous. And espresso, lag then bubbles is my favourite thing Grin

OneLittleLady · 21/07/2014 10:48

Happy birthday Marsha Thanks Thanks Wine Wine Cake Cake

libertychick · 21/07/2014 11:36

Happy Birthday Marsha, have fun choosing the Celine. Flowers, Cake, Wine

Lovely top Sleep - btw have pm'd you

Annie I am a complete fashion fail, in boardshorts and an old gap T (working from home!!!) , I need some very hot weather clothes...looks like it will be sweltering all week

Quick wave to all and apols for the absence, busy with work and study and had guests around at the house this weekend.

OneLittleLady · 21/07/2014 11:44

Sleep you look fantastic as always, it's a lovely top

I too am a hot weather fail, I just never seem to get it right and I am loathe to have legs or arms on show but I've had to swallow the fear and do it anyway as it's just too hot to sit in a jeans and jumper!

AmberNectarine · 21/07/2014 12:04

Hello all - bit quiet from me, having some RL ishoos/dramas, but should hopefully all be resolved soon.

Anyway, just wanted to say a huge happy birthday Marsha. Hope you have a wonderful day and find 'the one' at Celine xx

Turquoiseblue · 21/07/2014 12:16

Afternoon all. Beautiful day here, just been for run. Dc in camp.
Marsha - happy birthday ! Hope you have a lovely day and celebrations.
Which bag did you decide?
I think the raspberry is lovely , but if you love the orange go for it.
Either way they re both lovely.

Got this www.day.dk/eu/en/2nd-day/2nd-adore_5098374/5098381?navId=217dress which will be great for AW

Had DM and DF for the weekend! lots of fun as there was some great lovel festivals on to visit - but exhausted now.
Had a quick catch up
Dry, al that work would drive me mad but the end result will be super and worth it hopefully.

jacket arrived and it s perfect. Love it.

this dress would! be lovely for AW

Anyone looking for a navy jacket this is lovely too.

Realised last night we have a wedding coming up that I had thought was ages away but is actually 2 weeks away! Bit of a panic to get something to wear, but there s time.

I ve all limbs xd - have put in offer on house today, it s just where we want to be and within budget. So please, please god it ll work out. I m trying ton to get hopes up a have had them dashed a few times.

Fashion u turn - um well I did a double u turn on a few things - furry gilets - I look weirdly top heavy and just terrible in them, even though it love how others can wear them.
U turn on skinnies and boots too. And double denim.

Basically I take my time with change and new things :)

I don't think I ll take a u turn on culottes tough. My d sis has embraced them and carry s them off so well, but I just can't do them tried some on last week and ugh, they just look awful.

Am still in gym gear but about too change into Zadig and Voltaire fine knit tank and shorts. Love summer, though agree with earlier discussions - it is easier to look out together in autumn / winter, plus I love layering.

MarshaBrady · 21/07/2014 12:16

The deed is done. I've gone off-piste! (Slightly)

Amber sending love.

Thanks Liberty and One sand everyone!

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Turquoiseblue · 21/07/2014 12:19

Sorry for double posting
Sleep - love the colours of that top.
Amber - hope you re ok, funny I noticed your blog was quiet last night when I was going through blogs for inspiration for wedding wear.

Stokey · 21/07/2014 12:20

NIce top Sleep

I'm working form home too in J-crew striped Maxi skirt and t-shirt that I would have called mint green but I now know is Ice Aqua!

I have a job interview this afternoon though and am wearing this black Reiss dress. Do you think I can get away with wearing Trinas with it? Or should I carry heels across town?

Stokey · 21/07/2014 12:25

Marsha what's inside the bag??

Good buys Turq anf good luck on the house, nerve-wracking.

Some posted a nice Moschino dress on another thread at the Outnet but only 12 left, don't know if that is any good for you?

Topazandpearl · 21/07/2014 12:26

Catching up, so this will be long......

Shop I hope your dog is better and you get to go on holiday.

Happy birthday Marsha! Your weekend sounds lovely. And lovely to be choosing your new bag.

Dry toothache and dental work are awful. Glad you have recovered. I quite fancy that Karcher window thing as well.

I like that silver bag Fedup but think I would prefer it without the black bits. Did the coffee come out of your dress?

Poor you One. It is only to be expected that you would be feeling anxious about DP leaving. Most of us dislike change and this will be a big one. Also, a long build-up can sometimes make it worse - the dread being worse than the reality. I hope you feel better soon. Although you will be on your own more, that means you will have more time to get stuck into your studies. You may find the new set-up works well, studying in the week and then enjoying time with DP at the weekends. Hope the new meds do their job.

Beautiful ring Blair! It really suits you.

Santa Thanks. It will be hard but you will be fine. DC make it easier to make new friends and you will still have your old ones. How old is DS? He is bound to be sad but will make new friends soon I'm sure.

Liberty well done on the work meeting! Sounds like you did brilliantly.

I hope you enjoyed the wedding party on Saturday Sleep. That dress will have looked lovely on you.

Amber hope all gets sorted satisfactorily soon.

I am still catching up on post-holiday laundry so am wearing this dress which is the lightest thing I have clean.

QueenCardigan · 21/07/2014 12:43

Happy birthday marsha Flowers Wine Cake. Welcome to the 40 club. Now let's see inside the bag...

amber hope everything ok...
sleep lovely but I was relieved to hear you've got shorts on underneath!
Apologies to everyone else but I'm just checking in v quickly.

Fashion u turn for me would be skinny jeans. I finally bought a pair this year although they're not as skinny as some as I still can't bear to feel constricted.

I had a few things for dd's room to pick up today and thought I'd make the most of my free time before the summer hols to have a browse. I know I said no more summer clothes but I bought this top as it's the most perfect shade of ice blue and very difficult to come by. Also in a perfect style for me so it had to be bought.

I know I always said I wanted a grey crossbody but I bought this silver one. I saw it absolutely ages ago and liked it and I was given a voucher by a toddler group that I helped with over the past year so decided to buy it. I like that it's metallic but not in your face metallic and also converses to a clutch.

BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 21/07/2014 12:45

Marsha Happy birthday!! Thanks Cake Wine Hope you have a fab fab day. Can't wait to see what's in the bag.

libertychick · 21/07/2014 12:51

Welcome back Topaz

Hope you are ok Amber

Stokey I would play safe and wear closed toe heels for an interview. It is a PITA especially in this weather but I think the Trinas might look too casual.

Lovely navy jacket Turq - actually all those 2nd day links are lovely! Fingers crossed on the house - exciting.

Cone on Marsha - reveal all Smile

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