i went to Marks and saw some nice stuff. - Marks fans this way

[Armpitt]

I liked ( and bought) this in black www.marksandspencer.com/v-neck-jumper/p/p22379655 - obv usual website disclaimer. Pity not in a better fabric but will look ace with a vest under and my leatherette trousers.

also this coat was LOVELY in grey www.marksandspencer.com/buttonsafe-wool-blend-double-breasted-coat-with-cashmere/p/p22312160

and would have liked this if not so long www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-rich-striped-pencil-skirt/p/p22357825 here

scrap that. its different

That shirt actually looks really good on the model but is it shiny?

obv the pic itself looks dire [sigh]

I didnt see in store

Someone says it's 'hammered silk' in the reviews - think that is shiny.

Given that a great number of women have had their colours done why do some clothes shops still insist on only selling colours for one season?

I never go clothes shopping in autumn as autumnal colours just don't suit me.

The shoes aren't great this time but I tried a Queen mum type pair on in the shop with black skinny trousers and they were nice and would be good for work as quite smart. Surprisingly stylish on and really comfortable Can't see on website.

i saw some QM ones in Clarks. look like they are new. HUGE clumpy stacked heels. Love shoes like that

this kind of thing?
www.marksandspencer.com/pointed-toe-angular-heel-blocky-court-shoes-with-insolia/p/p22366130

Not as high as that and squarer toe A bit henrietta but looked great on They came in black and a grey colour too.

I've bought the coat in grey, thanks armpitt, more money spent!

Hope it's nice, I've been after a nice coat for ages.

I bought this yesterday - leopard skirt. It's really nice irl and v nice fabric.

20% off today

I got the textured bomber - it's a bit itchy, but v cheap given I got 25% off, so I will probably keep it because I can't find a slim navy bomber elsewhere and I need one to go with my 50s style midi.

Love. Need to step away from animal print myself now

Woo - going to order those shoes today

I've got an M&S leopard print pencil skirt from a few seasons ago and like it a lot. The fabric is lovely (something like 97% cotton and 3% elastane), but I probably should have sized down.

Can't see any shoes that I like, but my taste in shoes seems not to be the same as anybody else's on here!

I've just ordered those shoes in black

There was a great flamingo print dress the other week but in petite range only, grrr

I had that skirt. Sized down too much and ripped lining

Most of my leopard and furry has sold on eBay this week! The plain bomber is lovely very simple and modern I really hope it's still there feb 1st

www.marksandspencer.com/zip-through-jacket/p/p22355958

Argh. Just ordered the Palm print dress. I shouldn't be allowed on here

You rotters, I was only having a nose at the thread and I've just spent £70!

On another note entirely, their stationery is brilliant this year. Lots of bright hues. I'm determined that my desk will look stylish this year so off to buy a few goodies with the 20% off!

www.marksandspencer.com/red-ceramic-pen-pot/p/p22284259

www.marksandspencer.com/contemporary-coral-lined-notebook/p/p22283741

www.marksandspencer.com/red-checked-weekly-planner/p/p22283850

www.marksandspencer.com/10-stylish-orange-notecards-in-a-box/p/p22285761

www.marksandspencer.com/set-of-3-luxury-suede-effect-notebooks/p/p22258069

My local M&S is a permanent sea of lurid cashmilion and Casual Collection - and the website "styling" is so wacktacular I'm rarely tempted.

While the M&S posse is here, has anyone else been told that any final reduction sale goods ending in 99p are unreturnable or refundable, even for a credit note? I thought I'd maybe misunderstood, but now two different stores have made a huge deal of it at the till point. I asked what I should do if the shoes I was thinking of buying didn't go with the clothes I wanted to try them on with, and the assistant said, 'You could always regift them to a friend.'