MN Vogue Vol. 69

[libertydoddle]

Come and chat about fashion, make up and anything glittery and frivolous. We'll take your bad hair day seriously and you never have to apologise for a new bag

And if you happen to know where I can find comfortable but stylish trainers in kakhi or dark brown you are particularly welcome (Blatant abuse of thread setting up privileges)

Continuing from [[http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty/2570047-MNV-Volume-68 here]]

Cool shades Shop and lovely joggers Justa

Love the trainers you have ordered Lib - thanks to Dragons

Was very sad to hear about Prince - I watched MTV whilst ironing earlier and they're playing wall to wall Prince - just fab and brings back lots of memories.

One have a lovely weekend with dp.

Am off to stay with a friend for a few days tomorrow - north of the north south divide so will definitely be dressing up a little more than usual when we go out for cocktails and dinner!

Have been wearing my new stans but dh thinks they look like clown shoes on me - very white and quite large apparently

Just in case I don't get on MNV over the weekend, good luck for Sunday Viva

Queen

Lib I just pinned this jacket, but I think it would be better on you!

Hope you and your DS have a fab day tomorrow One.

Welcome Dragons :)

I ordered this dress earlier, which could be horrific... but we will see. I may have to tape my boobs a la Kim Kardashian just discovered she does this, did anyone else know?!

Oh that boob taping image is not good . Can't wait to hear your feedback on the dress. I have pinned the jacket to my secret Pin 'maybe' board.

Hi all, it's been a shitty week but as a true voguette I have managed some online purchases (blame the stress). Will link when they arrive.

I cut off and fray the bottom of my jeans in the summer. Annoyingly I did a pair a few weeks ago but have decided they are still too long so need to take another cm or so off.

I'd better drag my arse out of bed as dd is has just stepped i cat sick

Morning! Big hugs to QueenC

It's been a very busy week for me. I shocked Shop at the weekend as I told her I was travelling long haul with just hand luggage. Her immediate response "Are you okay?". One of the funniest moments of my week.

I got to wear my beloved Attwoods for 2 days. I gave a presentation to 50 people for 1.5 hours. They were thrilled at having this very senior person giving this talk to them (their words not mine!). If only they knew what I am like....I strolled around the stage, I had trouble concentrating because I kept thinking "God I love these shoes". Yes, I am that vacuous.

Yesterday, I dressed down and wore this blouse with black Banana Republic Martin trousers, my LK Bennet trench coat (which I tried to give away on here when I first got it as I changed my mind, but now love) and my glorious Chloe Paddington. I luffs that bag!

Sorry, meant to say I hope One enjoys ds' birthday weekend!

Also I looked at Blair's link on Kim Kardashian. I am very out of touch. Are those boobs real?

Morning

Two nights out on the bounce catching up with me a bit. Was at a bar in shoreditch last night then predictably ended up at karaoke box. We sang some Prince in tribute. I wore a stripy cropped top, black disco pants, grey glitter Giuseppe Zanottis, black blazer and red McQueen skull scarf. Had a few positive comments on my stomach which is always nice (esp after 2 kids!)

Taking it easy today, I think!

And Blair, I just don't wear a bra in plunging dresses - it's easier!

Just catching up...
Amber LV clutch in kids Lego box ....Ithat's it, I'm coming round with clear boxes ......
Mara guess I'm hard. Found some excellent shoe liner things from Primark actually. Normally hate them as they slip off and hate them showing, but these have a silicone disc on the heel so they kind of grip, add a bit of warmth I guess.
Linus I've received the berry M + E dress from Shop, really lovely, thank you xxxx
I need a decent quality pair of balck leather/patent flats, ballet ish, almond toe to wear for work.........

Am about to attempt a 7k run with DD.....feeling a bit scared .........

Thanks Fedup haven't been around for a while, no interest in clothes and stuff!
Just want to get tomorrow done and get back to normal!

Blingy I don't know! I always thought they were real, but now I'm thinking she just always has them taped up to sit high? Ouch!

Love your description of your week and outfits, I did wonder how you were getting on in that heat.

Amber I need to take a leaf out of your book, I don't really wear plunging stuff anymore.

Dry I got some excellent shoe liners in tk maxx the other day, they have a silicone strip all the way around and don't budge either. They were from Pringle, so good to know Primark ones are also good. I've spent about £60 on hosiery in preparation for holiday!

Have a nice Saturday everyone.

Have spent the morning at A&E with an ill DH. Clearly not my year.
I emailed Adidas about my squeaky StanSmiths and they have told me to to send them back for a full refund! Impressive given I've had them since October but no idea what to do now. Would like more Stans but if they squeak again.....
So what else should I look at?

Oh shop, is he ok? Poor you, it has been an eventful few months

It sounds to me like you just got a dodgy pair of Stans, you could get a different pair this time?

Realised my post above should have said I thought KK's boobs were fake.

I'm having a panic about my holiday wardrobe, after seeing that the weather in HK is going to be hot and wet (up to 29 degrees and showery). I'm going to order a pac a mac from Asos, but if I post my current clothes packing list, please can people critique? :)

Ok here's the list. I'm going for a capsule of things that can all be worn together and lots of layering - mostly navy and red (planning red nails, too). But now I'm wondering if I need more "summery" clothes as well? Shorts?

Itinerary is 4 nights in HK, 5 nights in Tokyo, 1 night in HK, 1 night in Macau, 1 night in HK, 1 night in China, 1 night in HK. So mostly quite hot and humid, with a lot of hotel hopping!

Bottoms - Acne skinnies, Black scuba leggings
Tops - Bretons x 2, chambray shirt, 2 silk shirts (?)
Dresses - MMK navy dress, Navy Zarita, Finery white/blue shirt dress, Red Carven dress, Sleeveless trench dress, red DVF wrap dress
Cover ups – Pale grey DKNY Cozy cardigan, red/blue stripe Next jumper, Navy cashmere roll neck, Pale grey Tippi, Navy cotton knitted turtleneck
Coats & jackets - Black biker jacket, sleeveless trench dress
Accessories - J crew panama or cap, Bikini, Vests x lots, Sunglasses x 2, Belts, black Strathberry bag, Navy Le Pliage, Red pashmina, Turquoise McQ scarf, Red Zara fedora?
Jewellery – Watch, Pearl studs, Gold studs, CZ studs, 2x gold dangly earrings
Shoes - Nike Juvenates, tan loafers, Adidas Stan Smiths, Black heeled sandals, Red flat sandals, Aquazzuras

Is it far too many jumpers? Do I need more cotton separates or another cotton dress? Worrying about bottoms particularly, but I want to wear dresses a lot.

Help please Voguettes!

Shop tough times hon

Blair, i I thought they were fake too but they must be real but with those tit tape thingies. Too much like hard work! When I was away, my dresses were Roland Mouret by Banana Republic and my attempt to look "corporate" with this Armani dress. I packed a pashmina but didn't have to use it. On the rare occasions it got nippy (the air con wasn't too bad!) I slipped on my cream Zara jacket. Bag of the trip was my grey Givenchy Antigona.

Everything about her is fake why would her boobs be any different?
DH is ok now. Same thing as his last two hospital visits. Gastritis.
My silver Raybans arrived. I love them too so am keeping both. Just my Prince tee to arrive and I am done although I have just bought a Nutribullet

I sound like I don't care about DH. I really do. Think I'm in shock. Rough morning.

blair not sure out of that lot what is for daytime? Will you need any shorts/tees if it's hot? I wore my silk top last summer when it was hot and I felt quite sweaty in it and it easily showed up sweat patches but I am a sweaty person. I would add in a pair of shorts and maybe a couple of vest tops as they can always be layered under shirts.

I knew celebs taped their boobs. I think even Marilyn monroe did it. On the red carpet celebs are pretty much taped and sewn into their outfits.

Sympathies to your DH shop - I suffer from gastritis and it's not much fun. Mine flares up a couple of times a year esp if I've been drinking heavily usually neck a load of nurofen and carry on

amber neurofen can make it worse as it irritates the lining of the stomach. Either take paracetamol instead or get some ranitidine to take with the neurofen.
shop has he had a h pylori test?

A what test queen?
He had bloods,chest and tummy X Ray, ultrasound. Was tested for collitis. Liver and pancreas etc all fine.

Well sometimes it's paracetamol, just whatever I happen to have about my person at the time. As long as it stops hurting and I can carry on with the vodka

Much needed sofa evening with DH. Lovely.

for me

for one

for mara....instead of the chloe?