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MNV-Vol 66. The Christmas Edition.

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QueenC · 13/12/2015 08:05

It's that time of year again.....blingy and dry have already been wearing their Christmas jumpers.
Come and join in the festivities. All welcome, new and old. Just bring your sparkly links.
Xmas Smile Xmas Smile Xmas Smile

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Cranagh · 10/01/2016 23:41

Budget up to £500ish for bag. No benches need apply.

QueenC · 11/01/2016 08:20

Morning. Ootd is currently sportswear.
Love the mbmj bag cranagh. Do you mean you want a navy bag in addition to that? If you've tried designer brands have you looked at more top end high St like russell and bromley?

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maradesbois · 11/01/2016 08:33

Morning!

Grin at bench Cranagh. What about mini Lanvin sugar? Is over budget but will be cheaper in your currency. I really want the big one this year but love this too.

Gorgeous stuff Karcheer. Love the riding boots, remind me of the hermès ones, ultimate wish list item!

Blingy glad you're starting to feel better.

Back to school for me today, ootd is black coated skinnies with Zara ivory silk shirt under khaki cashmere sweater and flat tod's Chelsea boots.

Thanks for comments re backpack Stokey and lib, they helped me be sensible about it! Also have a huge visa bill to pay and dh muttering about how we're not saving enough atm

libertydoddle · 11/01/2016 08:50

Outfits sound great Mara and kitty.

Cranagh I will have a think about the bag.

blingy I hope you are still in bed today - suitably attired in La Perla and diamonds obvs Wink

OOTD black Gerard Darel faux wrap dress, Goat camel cashmere cardigan, black opaques, leopard Elia B loafers, Hobbs teal coat, Navy pliage. Gold studs, rose gold watch, gold plated Whistles necklace with a little green stone.

Larastheme · 11/01/2016 09:05

cranagh, how about chloe georgia? The bag is more beautiful IRL. And I've seen it in navy so gorgeous,

mara, im the owner of the hermes jumping boots for over a month now, and I can safely say they hurrrrrt ,a lot, the first couple of times my ankles bled, took them back to ask if something is wrong with them, but it turned out that its a characteristic of box veu, swift would have been softer, but it would've lost its shape very qiuck, they don't hurt that much now,much softer , but they are not something you can walk in all day,nonetheless very happy with them,
lib love your OTTD

Cranagh · 11/01/2016 10:05

Ouch, Lara! I've just come across the Chloe Georgia in navy and added to the list. Thanks. That Lanvin Sugar bag looks perfect too, I love the name.
Yes, QueenC, I'd like a small navy bag too. Birthday coming up!

Your outfits sound great, Liberty, Mara, Kitty. I'm still in gym clothes.

Stokey · 11/01/2016 10:36

ooh lovely bags, Chloe one is gorgeous. And amazing haul Karcheer

I'm in black, mourning for Ziggy Sad

I found Dh's rucksack site Mara, they're probably more hipster than high fashion but quite cool so I'll link. The art gallery made me think of you.

Maybe we should share a March dress Dry Grin? My wedding isn't til the 25th so you could wear it first!

AmberNectarine · 11/01/2016 11:18

My boss bought the Georgia but returned as she said it scratched easily. Looks lovely though.

Longislandicetee · 11/01/2016 11:21

Morning! thank you for your good wishes.I have graduated to grey superdry tracksuit bottoms with pink stripe and desigual top! Bling is the basicsGrinplus oasis watch and Swarovski flower ring. Still in bed though.

Cranagh, did you say you returned the navy Chloe Marcie?

QueenC · 11/01/2016 11:31

I can't open the lanvin link but the Georgia is cute.

After scrubbing the mud off my knees I am now wraring dark blue skinnies, navy stag print blouse and damson cardi. I'm nipping into work for a meeting later but need to do some errands first so decided to stick to jeans rebel.

Ive just tried on 11 pairs of navy trousers. All of the ones from hof are being returned as none were right. There some some oasis ones almost right but the 10 was just a little too big and the 8 wouldnt't go past my thighs! Luckily boden came up trumps and I have a pair from there. Will link later...

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Karcheer · 11/01/2016 11:55

I've been to the gym!

AmberNectarine · 11/01/2016 12:28

Is it really only 2 weeks til our MU?

libertydoddle · 11/01/2016 13:10

Yes. Saturday 23rd for MU - will book venue later today.

Cranagh · 11/01/2016 13:21

Well yes but only because I'd overspent at the time, it's probably the one I will go for! I think I will avoid the Georgia, in that case, Amber.

Glad you had success with navy trousers, QueenC!

BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 11/01/2016 13:42

Thanks Lib Flowers

Well done on the trousers QueenC, imagine if none had been right!

Cranagh I agree on the mini Marcie, only heard good things about it.

OOTD is Baukjen navy ruched skirt, grey Uniqlo v-neck cashmere with tan skinny waist belt over the top.

I ordered this belt yesterday because I don't have a tan jeans belt. I thought it was quite expensive looking Grin

OneNightTimeMenaceStrikesBack · 11/01/2016 13:50

afternoon all

gutted by the news about David Bowie, a legend in his own lifetime and will be sorely missed in the music world.

My 50's style dresses arrived and i'm pleased to report i guessed right on all sizes and they all fit brilliantly. very pleased

OOTD is black tights, black long sleeved tee, black cardigan and blue swan print circle skirt. feel very swishy

KittyHello · 11/01/2016 14:34

Love that navy Marcie Cranagh I'd love one in tan. Also love the navy Burberry bag too.

Boring work ootd here, black trousers, grey Tippi with a white shirt underneath and black LKB Florissa's have now changed into civvies and am wearing grey, white and red check JCrew shirt, grey skinnies and as it's stopped raining will give the suede Pettys an outing for the sr.

QueenC · 11/01/2016 14:40

golden globes dresses

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BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 11/01/2016 15:26

Ooooh! Imo:

Best: JLaw, Helen Mirren, Kate Bosworth, Kate Hudson, Alicia Vikander
Worst: Cate B, Rooney Mara, Katy Perry.

MarshaBrady · 11/01/2016 16:02

Oh ffs Harvey Nics cancelled both items. Argh

Bastards

Am posting from a meeting am so irritated by it!

shopafrolic · 11/01/2016 16:43

Marsha you saw they cancelled mine too - that is seriously shit!
A couple of amazing beauty buys for you all. I got this night cream for Christmas and it is really good.
And yesterday I bit the bullet and bought this ridiculously expensive concealer but it really is incredibly good. I struggle with concealing dark circles under my eyes and it all clumping into creases. This is lovely and light but with good coverage. Highly recommend.

FedupNagging · 11/01/2016 16:57

Have you made a decision on the bag yet Cranagh? I really like the lanvin sugar if that's any help! The Georgia look stunning in the red/oxblood(?) colour way.

Yay to the trousers Queen - no sign of my order yet nor the Woolovers replacements.

Marsha how frustrating about your HN order - are they available anywhere else?

Am sad about David Bowie - was a massive fan back in the day and his music brings back all sorts of memories getting lashed on friends mums gin whilst listening to Sorrow

Will check out the GG dresses later.

BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 11/01/2016 17:14

shop thank you, I'm stealing the By Terry pin for when my Laura Mercier runs out!

Booo to HN, that's rubbish. Sounds like they need to sort out their stock system.

libertydoddle · 11/01/2016 17:30

That's outrageous Marsha. You ordered days ago ffs. Total bastards.

Have just been shopping in Monsoon! Will link later.

shopafrolic · 11/01/2016 17:32

Blair this is so much better than the Laura Mercier concealer needs to be for the price!