HoCWinters.....the cool and clear chat goes on. Part 6.

[QueenCardigan]

For all you winters out there, come and join us. We have sprinters, jewels, sultries and everything in between.

Disappointed by Tulip Red Because Dylon also make a Poppy Red - an orangey red - I thought the Tulip would be more blueish than it is. I'll still wear it but it's a bit too bright for me, it's not a true Winter red. Ah well - it was only a cheap t-shirt and I like the gambling process of dyeing, you never quite know what you'll get

They make a poppy red??? Is that a new colour? I've only ever seen the tulip red! Sorry to hear it didn't work for you June. Which is a bit worrying - have they reformulated the tulip red if they've brought out a new red as well?? The one I had was such a good colour!

I think perhaps I'm going mad There was definitely a Poppy Red in the shop last week, I spent ages looking at it in comparison to the Tulip Red. But I can find no evidence of it online. Have I made it up??

Anyway, on further reflection I'm going to stick my Tulip Red t-shirt in with some Burlesque Red dye and see what happens

It does exist, but I've never seen it in a shop:

www.amazon.co.uk/Dylon-Machine-Dye-Poppy-Red/dp/B00NPXYA82#immersive-view_1437598722184

Thanks, NeitherHerNorThere. :)

Hi,

I'm a jewel winter - most of my lippies are blue-based pinks. However, I would like to get nude-ish ones but I can't seem to find any that does not wash me out. What's a good lipstick shade for a work/corporate environment?

Thank you Nowhere, I was seriously doubting myself for a minute!

Nude lipsticks are probably difficult to wear successfully for winters. I find that my plum/berry (not the deeper vampish shades though) lipsticks work best for work - not as bright as red or pink.

I find that Mac plumful is quite toned down. I am a sultry though, so it may look different on you.

Inspired by another thread on S&B, I'm tempted to buy a tea length tutu skirt, in grey or cobalt blue. Does this even fit with my Romantic Classic style? Have I completely lost the plot?

I don't think you could get more romantic that a tutu skirt. I have a black tulle skirt that i feel amazing in, though it's less full more swishy.You should probably get one. Today. I'd quite like one in grey or red.

Well, I've tried both the green dyes... the dark green, on a white cotton vest top, goes a reasonable dark green that's quite close to the swatch in my Kettlewell wallet thing. Strangely, the white viscose leggings I dyed at the same time area little more olive. I think they'll be OK as leggings as they're not close to my face, otherwise I'm not sure they'd work. But I think they're dark enough to go with other colours in my wardrobe.

The "emerald" on the other hand (on another white cotton vest top) is neither the colour of an emerald nor the bright clear green people generally mean when they say emerald. It's actually a rather nice colour, but it's quite a teal/mallard sort of shade. I'm not sure I can wear that one, it looks a bit autumny.

Sorrel I also found myself looking at tutus after that thread . I really don't think I could carry one off day to day though (although love the idea for a fancy night out. Of which I have very, very few.). I reckon with a tailored shirt, you'd be nailing the Romantic Classic trend.

I accidentally bought this yesterday. I went in to look at saucepans .

Net skirt

It's perfect for me as it's not too full like a proper tutu, but is still swishy and feminine. And cheap. I've been eyeing it up for months. I just need something silver and sparkly to go on top.

Hi all, haven't been around lately as been trying not to spend much and look what happens when I pop back in for a nosey! Impulse-purchased last night; it may look terrible irl but will report back.

mimi I love your skirt too. Has anyone else succumbed to the tulle/tutu urge?

Going to look properly through the dye posts above as I still have some stuff in my wardrobe that's too good to get rid of but I know I won't wear again as completely the wrong colour. Thanks for the trials june and sarah!

Hi all! After much googling I think I am a clear winter. I don't think my eyes are clear green jewel-like, which is what the descriptions mostly say but they aren't muddy green or brown so I think I'm right. People do say I'm peaches and cream and have a very 'English' complexion. So hopefully that's right!!

Anyway, I have never ever managed to get a lipstick I like so would love some advice.

Bobby Brown make up counter kept trying to fine me one but they all had orangey undertones which looked awful and I think that confirms I'm a Winter. I'd prefer nude colours or pinky ones rather than bright, especially as I haven't worn lipsticks, only glosses.

Have searched everywhere for a charcoal or light grey pencil skirt for under £40, impossible!

Ditto a nice, plain white blouse (not shirt, shirts no good for those of us with big boobs!)

Why don't the shops have these kinds of basics!

Lovely net skirts! I have an aversion to elasticated waistbands so was contemplating one from the site linked to on another thread. The price though

Hello! Resurrecting this thread to see what people are looking at now the autumn stock is coming into the shops. Interested in some makeup/ polishes too!

Hi all.

I've been clothes shopping this week for work, and am heavily pissed off that so many basic work tops, blouses etc in the shops at the moment are cream and not white. Urgh.

Jigsaw and Hobbs had grey pencil skirts, I seem to remember Duckdeamon...but for about 90 quid . Hobbs had a lovely thick, charcoal tweed pencil skirt that was a good length for me, too (tall)...but at £98 I just couldn't justify it.

If anyone sees any lovely, smart coats in charcoal, please share! Under £150 would be good .

I've been living in navy and white this summer, but I find navy really hard to accessorise in the winter. What coloured tights/shoes does one wear with a navy work dress, for example? I'm edging towards charcoal, black and jewel colours for AW I think. Not easy to find, though....

This week, due to the inclement weather, I've been wearing my Ash ankle boots, skinnies and a blazer. I feel so much better (smarter and more groomed) in cold weather clothes!

Today in house of Fraser I bought this cobalt blue dress
Pied a Terre Crepe Woven Shift Dress
It was £69 reduced to £ 20.50 and is a very easy to wear.
It's not in stock on the web site but quite a few in the shops.
Now I'm looking for a jewel colour top/ jumper in cotton to wear for autumn winter - boat or v neck .
Any suggestions greatly appreciated

Change - I'm a jewel winter and wear navy with emerald green tops and accessories

Ooh... just seen the new A/W Kettlewell styles. Trying not to develop a Kettlewell-only wardrobe but I do like some of the new styles... and the old ones.

I've got quite a few navy things now - seems funny after having a navy-free wardrobe for about 20 years. It's hard to find a contrast particularly if wearing jeans as well. I've got a silver grey scarf and some emerald green things. Navy/red/white makes me feel I'm about to go on a cruise!