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MNV Vol 64

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FedupNagging · 09/10/2015 16:58

"One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress."
— Karl Lagerfeld

Its that time of year again when our thoughts turn to winter woollies, Christmas jumpers and party dresses. Come and join our musings and purchasing, high end and high street, we love them all.

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MarshaBrady · 11/10/2015 12:54

Blimey those colours.

Hmm yes bit too much for me. I know I'm difficult, I have such a small window of wearability! Easier for people with a stronger style

QueenCardi · 11/10/2015 12:58

lovely if anyone wants grey heeled boots

QueenCardi · 11/10/2015 13:03

for one

marsha I do find you hard to dress Grin

MarshaBrady · 11/10/2015 13:06

I know, I thought I was easy, but realised that others find me not!

Also it would be a load of fine knit round neck jumpers in plain colours stopping at the hips. Big chunky scarves, ankle boots and skinny jeans Confused

MarshaBrady · 11/10/2015 13:07

ie not very adventurous

LinusLovesBretons · 11/10/2015 13:12

marsha pm!

QueenCardi · 11/10/2015 13:12

shirt?

QueenCardi · 11/10/2015 13:15

push you out of your comfort zone Grin Grin

MarshaBrady · 11/10/2015 13:19

Oh that's fab Grin I nearly would

Longislandicetee · 11/10/2015 13:54

THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY QUID?!!!! Shock

lobsterandprawns · 11/10/2015 13:54

Hi there. I delurked briefly to join and then got locked out with all the password change stuff going on so never really got going. Hope nobody minds if I sneak back and try and join in again

MarshaBrady · 11/10/2015 14:00

Lobster definitely, join in, welcome back!

I didn't look at the price, I always find Chinti and Parker crazily expensive in Liberty

lobsterandprawns · 11/10/2015 14:23

Thanks Marsha. I'm having a similar challenge to you in that I'm on the hunt for smart casual work clothes. I like the ones I have but I just don't have enough. I went on a binge last week and ordered lots of cream/white silk shirts that I thought would be a good basic but they were all so see through I'd get arrested if I wore them to work so back to the drawing board again. I'll be watching your purchases with interest!

Larastheme · 11/10/2015 14:28

marsha, I think both of us have the same work atmosphere, and I find its easy to get away in dressing casually, than dressing very (ie tailored formal suits ) smart, I always think the casually dressed are more confident,and experienced,and give the right image of their kind of work, IYKWIM,, while suits people are maybe new to all of this and look too eager and overwhelmed,for example take your style inspirations, capucine, Emmanuelle, Geraldine and the like, ofcourse they do many high profile meetings with executives , and big names in the conde nast world, but I doubt they specially dress for the occasion in a formal two piece chanel suit with pearls, or an oscar de larenta tweed dress for example.mthey may wear a chanel jacket, with cropped wool trousers ,heels, and a simple shirt /tee. Staying close to their true self, rather than pretending to be someone else for the sake of a meeting, , its kinda of rebellious, take me as I am! I think in these cases it works, because its a reflection of your capability, Emmaneulle dresses in saint Laurent suits sometimes, because it has a rebellious, edge to it, the cut, the sharp shoulders, she might roll the sleeves a bit, add a belt on the waist and the stuffy look is gone,

So I think, blazer, cropped trousers, simple thin cashmere jumper,not fitted, oversized shirt, and a skinny belt might do? That's 3 looks ,and you can still wear them out of work,and on casual days too,

I can see you in loads of the ACNE stuff too,

Sorry for the epic post! Grin,

shopafrolic · 11/10/2015 16:00

Waves to all. Sorry to be rubbish but am still struggling post op so not on form. No fashion news to report at all - am lucky if I get my make up on at the moment! I tried my first glass of wine for 3 weeks last night - it tasted vile and I didn't even have a second mouthful - clearly seriously ill Grin
Marsha job sounds as though it's going well - glad the travel is working out.
Blair enjoy Amsterdam
Topaz welcome back.
Too much to catch up on but sending happy Sunday vibes

shopafrolic · 11/10/2015 16:01

Oh and DS went to the party as Batman in the end - have had to order a Thor costume too for the next party as he wasn't happy. Pics on FB for those that know me.

OneNightTimeMenaceStrikesBack · 11/10/2015 16:24

I saw the batman pics shop (on insta) he looked cute as a button and a nice little step as it were with it being his first fancy dress Smile i do hope you pick up soon, you seem to have been ill forever and it really can't be nice. big hugs for you my lovely Thanks

feeling very uninspired fashion wise, everything that catches my eye is either gross close up because of the fabric or i can't get it in my size or at least the size i think i need. i'm pleased with the burgundy skinnies though, they are a good basic and i have loads of stuff that goes with them so they were a good buy. i would like some deep green and possibly a dark purple pair as well but havent seen any that are right as yet

Ujjayi · 11/10/2015 16:54

Hi Lobster!

Shop - sorry to hear you are still feeling rough. Hope you start to feel better soon.

Lara - absolutely spot on about staying true to yourself when dressing for work. It means you still get a variety of looks going on rather than the awful "corporate uniform" that too many feel obliged to adopt.

One - I bought some green velvet skinnies in TKMaxx. I have no idea what to wear with them but I fell in love with the deep hue & softness of them.

That C&P jumper Shock Words fail me!

Operation Boots has got off to a great start now that I've seen the light (& DH totally on board - result!). I bought these today . They are perfect - not too chunky nor too pointed.

Ujjayi · 11/10/2015 17:09

What do we think of these Inspired by the work outfit Marsha pinned earlier?

OneNightTimeMenaceStrikesBack · 11/10/2015 18:03

ujjayi I love velvet. I've a few velvet dresses and skirts, I just love how soft it feels. I know there's some that really dislike the texture of it though. I wouldn't mind a pair of velvet skinnies, I'd just worry they'd look more like leggings than anything else and I'm not sure i'm ready to go that far back into the 90's Grin

FedupNagging · 11/10/2015 18:24

Hi Topaz lovely to see you popping in. Really pleased you are so happy in your new house.

Hi Lobster welcome back.

Marsha do you have any 'non work' clothes that would be suitable for work? You can then replace those rather than buy specifically for the office/meetings. I can totally see you in the skirt outfit you linked yesterday.

Shame you had to return the 'moth' necklace Lib I loved it when you originally linked it.

Shop sorry you are still not feeling great and especially sad you're off the wine Sad. Can't see you on fb anymore for some reason but I bet your ds looked fab.

Boden coatigan finally arrived yesterday - still a little big but can wear chunky knits underneath.

Ujj nice boots - love Dune footwear. 1 pair down, 2 to go?

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Ujjayi · 11/10/2015 18:46

One - haha!! I had completely forgotten about '90s crushed/panne velvet trend ShockGrin I remember all those leggings & tunics worn with daisy pendants from Miss Selfridge!!!

These are the ones I have.

Fedup - nice Coatigan. Will look great layered with other knits too. Yep, 1 down, 2 pairs of boots to go!

AmberNectarine · 11/10/2015 19:00

shop you will like these. Saw them yesterday and think I'm going to get them.

Amazingly I bought a dress from Debenhams today - haven't bought anything from them in years but the colours is one of my best and really hard to find. Will be useful for work.

shopafrolic · 11/10/2015 19:06

Ujjayi love those SE boots. Quite tempted myself.
Lobster welcome back and yes do stick around
Thanks for all the well wishes. Just sorry to be so dull!
My work wardrobe was completely different to my casual one. Lots of suits and tailored dresses (blue chip management role and it was expected). I think I'd do things differently now if I was to go back into that world.
Lara I love how well you know everyone's style. Your suggestions for Marsha are so spot on. Have you two met?

MarshaBrady · 11/10/2015 19:07

Lara yes that is a lovely way to put it. I feel close with the Marant jacket and Burberry pants, but I've lost the love for the two together. I need just two or three things that make me feel good in meetings.

Fedup all my clothes are fine for non-meeting days. I don't need to stock up on those. Just client ones.

Ujj great discount on those Diesels wish they were in my size.