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MN Vogue Vol. 53

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libertychick · 29/01/2015 21:16

We are so over winter and cannot wait for Spring/Summer 2015 to hit the rails - come and chat about clothes, make up, sparkles and shoes. All styles, tastes and budgets are welcome.

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shopafrolic · 03/02/2015 14:33

YESSS Linus I will PM you my friend's place now x

santamarianovella · 03/02/2015 14:40

linus I can only help in the alpes Maritimes/var regions,

Ujjayi · 03/02/2015 14:51

Good Afternoon lively Voguettes Wink @GeorginaWolsey

Had a busy but really inspiring day with some fashion students at the college where I did my course. I gave a talk on starting up your own business. I hate doing talks - literally had my heart thumping in my chest! But they were really sweet, attentive, took loads of notes and seemed genuinely interested and came to see me individually afterwards too.

I've finally made a decision on the Topshop cardigan - it's definitely a keeper. Wore it today with grey v neck tee (Gap) and khaki skinnies (Zara) & a skinny scarf & LOVE it. So snuggly.

Talking of Topshop...I received a message from them today on my Instagram account asking if they could reproduce an image of mine on the "gallery" page of their website. The image is actually a selfie! I was stupidly pleased although I have to say it is a real "Ab Fab" image Grin so maybe they are taking the rise or using it as a cautionary tale?!

Lib that Vince shirt is beautiful - really lovely hue and I wish I was a size 6 because that IM dress would be winging it's way to me right now. I am working on a design for myself for a simple silk dress at the moment in my effort to build a "grown up" wardrobe and I think the IM dress has exactly the right kind of vibe.

Santa I get terribly weepy with my period (and usually have one very low mood day within a few days of being due on too). It's definitely got worse as I've got older (44 now). Have you tried anything like Evening Primrose or any other natural mood/hormone stabilisers? I haven't but am always interested to hear others experiences.

My fashion song...I have fond memories of The Clash' Should I Stay Or Should I Go and David Bowie's Rebel Rebel because I walked to both of those in college fashion shows. I also love "She's a Star" by James. The lyrics are about a woman who finally finds her own voice and let's her true energy shine through:

She's been in disguise forever
She's tried to disguise her stellar views
Much brighter than all this static
Now she's coming through

Oh no, she knows where to hide in the dark
Oh no, she's nowhere to hide in the dark
She's a star
She's a star

Don't tell her to turn down
Put on your shades if you can't see
Don't tell her to turn down
Turn up the flame
She's a star
She's a star

It's a long road
It's a good call
It's a long road
It's a good call

You got it
You got it
She's a Star

shopafrolic · 03/02/2015 14:53

So the Paige denim jeans that I got off Amazon for £19.99? They are pre 2012 design! What do they say - when something seems too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true!
They are much longer - which is a good thing, but MUCH wider. Will try and post pics. They also have a hideous floral lining.

AmberNectarine · 03/02/2015 14:53

Ujjayi you've reminded me of the charity fashion show we did in school. I got to wear Dolce and Gabbana loaned by Harvey Nichols and walked to Need You Tonight by INXS. It was pretty cool!

Ujjayi · 03/02/2015 14:55

Shop bad luck on the Paige jeans. Lining sounds rather Boden-esque.

Amber - wow - Dolce on loan even for a night - yes please! And what a cool song to walk to. Man, Michael Hutchence was the epitome of sexy rock star, no?

shopafrolic · 03/02/2015 14:56

Amber while you're there.... what's the sizing like on the Boden jumper (assuming it's the cashmere one), that you're wearing on your blog please?

shopafrolic · 03/02/2015 14:58

Exactly that Ujjayi v Boden-esque :)

Ujjayi · 03/02/2015 14:59

Could I ask for links to blogs please? And also if you Instagram too? PM me if you don't want to post here Smile. I am happy to PM if anyone is interested in my blog/insta but don't want to put the details on the thread as one of them is in my real name Wink

LinusDKD · 03/02/2015 15:02

Oh no shop! I feel bad now as I pointed you in their direction.

Thanks for the recommendation, I remember your pics from last year. Stunning property but it's only the 4 of us so a bit too big.

santa I'm always open to suggestions as long as the place is fairly child friendly and it's not too long a drive from where we live!

shopafrolic · 03/02/2015 15:02

Yes please Ujjayi I'd love to see both your blog and Instagram :)

shopafrolic · 03/02/2015 15:04

Look!

MN Vogue Vol. 53
MN Vogue Vol. 53
MN Vogue Vol. 53
LinusDKD · 03/02/2015 15:04

Me too ujjayi please!

MarshaBrady · 03/02/2015 15:05

Me too please Ujjayi! Would love to see more of your stuff.

LinusDKD · 03/02/2015 15:05

Sorry shop! What a difference!

shopafrolic · 03/02/2015 15:05

My ones are on the top. The new ones underneath!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 03/02/2015 15:06

Ujjayi - Love that James song. It's one of my favourites by them, but 'Laid' is my very favourite.

My fashion song is by The Smiths, and is called, 'Unloveable.' The line that works for me is, 'I wear black on the outside because black is how I feel on the inside.' I'm not really 'black' on the inside, but I wear it on the outside nearly all of the time!

MarshaBrady · 03/02/2015 15:07

Yep they are pretty big Shop!

MarshaBrady · 03/02/2015 15:08

Great question Lib, need to think of something.

shopafrolic · 03/02/2015 15:34

Not your fault Linus. Such a shame as on first try I thought how fab they were long enough. But then saw how wide they are too. I think it's ££ to return. Will take a look.

QueenCardigan · 03/02/2015 15:37

Me too please ujjayi.

shop can you return. Otherwise can you sell on eBay?

Ujjayi · 03/02/2015 15:39

Shop Linus Marsha & QueenC PMs sent :)

OneLittleLady · 03/02/2015 16:09

me to for the insta links and ill send you mine if you like ujjayi Smile

Ujjayi · 03/02/2015 16:16

Have sent PM One Smile

shopafrolic · 03/02/2015 16:18

If any of you lovely lot are on Instagram can you PM me your deets?