Cue trumpet fanfare....it's MN VOGUE Vol 50, yes, it's that old. Come and celebrate with us and wave your handbags in support [fgrin]

[Drywhiteplease]

Ok, Voguettes. Gather round. Hands out of pockets. No fiddling. Stand still. Look forward. Loud voices please.

"On the first day of Christmas Santa gave to me an exploding Chanel bag for liberty
On the 2nd day of Chrismas santa gave to me a tin of tuna in spring water for marsha and an exploding Chanel bag for liberty
On the 3rd day of Xmas Santa gave to me a red non Christmassy lipstick for the newly wintered Shop and an exploding Chanel bag for liberty"

sleep face front! One get back in the front row I can't see you. Betty stop using your sleeve! here's a tissue .

"On the 4th day of Xmas Santa gave to me some blue nail varnish for linus to piss her mother up how common and an exploding Chanel bag for liberty
On the 5th day of Xmas Santa gave to me a blingy ring and a security man to make sure she doesn't loose it for Novice and an EX CH bag for Lib
On the 6th day of Xmas Santa gave to me an exercise DVD and an S Club 7 album for Sleep because she's just too cool musically and an EX Ch Bag for liberty"

WILL you PLEASE stand up AWks!!!!

"On the 8th day of Xmas santa gave to me an AW Rocco for Amber to add to the collection and an EXP Ch Bag for liberty
On the 9th day of Xmas Santa gave to me some yellow Boden trousers that are very useful for being spotted by strangers at Kings Cross for FedUp and an Exp CH Bag for liberty
On the 10th day of Xmas Santa gave to me an enormous bag of Dairy Milk for the old times for QueenC and an exp Ch bag for liberty
On the 11th day of Christmas Santa helped me break into mara's house and steal her Hermes black wrap bracelet because they bloody won't answer the sodding phone and let me buy one for myself, and an Exploding Chanel bag for liberty

Altogether now Shop put your crown straight and stop pulling Marsha's hair!!

On the 12th day of Christmas Santa gave to me.......50 bottles of fizz to celebrate Blair's forthcoming nuptials and the fact that our lovely thread has been going for so long............and an Exploding bag for liberty

new people always welcome to this thread where we ramble on about clothes and life generally. We are friendly. Happy Christmas everyone

Forgot my merino crew neck jumpers from Uniqlo and J Crew, all I have been wearing lately.

We had a Ferrari for a weekend 15 years ago. It was so fantastic. I can still remember my Ferrari outfit saddo . Hire is a brilliant idea shop
Jumping dogs ] linus

My cool all black ensemble was fetchingly set off today by flashing Santa and flashing Rudolph brooches , tomorrow I will inflict my hideous Christmas jumper on my workmates.

Has anyone seen a came a line knee length skirt on their travels ? Could do with one for work

I can't do links on phone dry but look at M&S Collection, Contrast trim skirt with new wool, in Nutmeg. £35. Looks nice. You'd probably need to take it up a bit.

Shop, I would definitely try to get a reduction. It's so annoying buying something fp that is reduced soon after.

Dry, I saw a camel knee length skirt last week but can't think where. Cos possibly but can't see one on their website.

Had a manicure today and nails are now a gorgeous shade of aubergine.

My favourite purchases are the Michael kors jacket for walking the dog, and the sam edelman rockstud alikes which were much admired last Friday.

The Outnet were doing a camel feature the other day - might be worth a nosey.
I've tried the Joseph leathers and I'm not sure. They are a bit big. I'm wondering if I can get them taken in (which would still probably be cheaper than buying at full price.....) Need to try agin tomorrow in daylight.

hobbs for dry

love this but still £££. Maybe when it gets reduced further?

shop where is it the leathers are too big? that will make a difference to how easy they will be to take in

Dsis and I have spent the later [part of the afternoon wrapping presents, everything's in brown parcel paper with red and white ribbons and red and white candy cans. they do look quite lovely. Not the the children notice the ribbons, they just scoff the candy canes and rip open the paper! I just like to make them look a little special

They're looser than my others on the waist One - but they have a gathered waist at the back so it may be as simple as undoing a seam on the waistband and shortening the elastic - not sure. But also I will never wear them with anything that doesn't cover my bum (not that brave) so I'm not even sure it's an issue. For the 70% saving I feel I should keep them as if I decide they aren't for me I'd make more than that on EBay...... need to sleep on it and hear everyone's thoughts

I'm here Dry and linus thanks for wondering after me :) work has been so so mad but finally I'm where I want to be and I've got the day off tomorrow for a party with clients. I've not been feeling either very festive or very fashionable! Looking forward to getting stuck back into the thread now.

Stokey I agree with Shop on the track days, she knows lots more than me though!

Amber hope you are enjoying your week of birthday celebrations.

My best buys this a/w have been very practical, R&B shoe boots and &other stories cashmere scarf have both been worn nearly every day.

One sorry to hear about your toes. Glad it's going well with your assignments though.

Ujjayi looking forward to a potential Chanel update, I'll cross my fingers

fedup I had my nails done too yesterday, they are navy blue with gold glitter. Ended up costing £54 but to be fair they are perfect!

Ahhh feels nice to have time to sit down and write a proper post. Hope everyone is ok and chilled about christmas!

Oh finally, I ordered some work stuff from Baukjen in the sale. Navy ruched skirt, red ruched dress, and grey turtleneck dress.

Ujjayi please come back and tell us what you bought. Btw I think your present for dh sounds really lovely, enjoy your day.

My heroes this a/w have been my Gap merino sweaters, my funnel neck Jaeger coat which I wear daily and my Me and Em tops have been fab for work am getting at lot of wear out of them.

I'm trying to be more considered with my purchases too and don't really need anything but like Liberty I fancy a cross body bag either in black or grey. I want a nice classic style that I will use for years to come.

Shop is it too much of a PITA to order the reduced sweater and send the other one back? I'm waiting on a JCrew order but am not in a rush for it though.

Blair lovely to hear from you.

Hello. Manic here too and I'll be glad when Friday comes and school is over
and the mums go out to celebrate.

shop only keep if perfect despite the saving as if you don't lve them you won't wear them.
blair like the sound of your glitter nails (although ouch at the price). I've seen some lovely glitter polishes but wonder if at 41 I should leave it to the young uns.
one ouch. Having broken mine over 6 weeks ago I've realised how long toes take to heal.
ujjayi where are you? We need news....

I need inspiration. Dh has suddenly realised that Christmas is next week and that he hasnt got me anything to open. As he has no time to trawl the shops he's asked for a list. Trouble is there's nothing I need/want but I don't want to end up with tat (anyone remember last years chocolate fountain?). It can't be too expensive as I've had the shoes, bag and iPad but I have nothing to open on the day. Any ideas? I don't tend to do posh smellies or perfume. I don't need books as I get everything on my kindle. I don't need any scarves/gloves/socks. I'm stuck.

I felt the same QueenC. DP and I don't spend much on each other at christmas, but that's a problem as if I want little things I'll just buy them myself before christmas! Also I hate that everything will be reduced a day later.

What about nice underwear, or will you be opening them in front of parents/in laws? Slippers? Pyjamas? Loungewear?

Voucher for a beauty salon QueenC?
Music? DVDs? New underwear or nightwear? Cookery class? Slippers? Picture frame. Scented candle. Alcohol. Dinner out at a nice restaurant..... That's me out of ideas :)

I'm a fusspot....not underwear as I just wear one bra as its the only one that gives me any shape, I have slippers, he's getting me a onesie, don't do music as I'm stuck in a 90s time warp and love absolute radio 90s and I don't do DVDs no time after mumsnet/Pinterest. I did think about beauty salon voucher so that I could get another vinylux manicure at some point....

DH just got some wireless headphones which are v cool.......

Vouchers are great to receive, not so much fun for the giver/people watching you open it. It's a hard one!

So far I have asked dh for nice socks and chocolate Brazils and can't really decide what else. I tried
these boots today and mentioned how much I'd like them to dh but he didn't seem keen - he wondered if i might like a suprise .

Am just catching up on the tattler program - fascinating.

QueenC I love vouchers! Beauty are perfect and a real treat really hoping for some this year

Now I need to look at the camel skirt links.

liberty I really like to m and s one! exposed zip and everything. But sold out in my size
linus like the Hobbs a lot, but think plain would be more versatile

Hello everyone! I have had one of those days, just finished my last conference call. Highlight of my day was seeing my kids at their carol concert. i had a little cry.

Less noble highlight I did my nails while on a conference call. Why have I never thought of doing that before?!!

Biiiig wet kisses to Lib and Linus for helping me out the other day. I did a fortnum and mason hamper, I never would have thought of that!

Right, going downstairs to open my Selfridges box full of goodies which has been sat for 2 days but I have been too busy to open!

perfect.... [fsob].....mind you would be easy to make.
Blair glad you're ok.

Oooo, nice skirt Dry but yes you could probably make one. I mean, how hard can it be? I can barely thread a needle.

I rather like this grey skirt which of course would be knee length on me. Actually, Dry, could you run one up for me please

Fedup really a skirt like that is v simple to make the problem us finding decent fabric.