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MN Vogue vol 70

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FedupNagging · 02/05/2016 18:37

So summer is around the corner probably and we're looking forward to crops, short sleeved tops and flipflops Grin

Come and tell us all about your summer purchases, high street or high end, we love it all.

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VivaVegas · 17/05/2016 11:52

Sounds painful Kitty, hope it goes OK.
Sounds like you've had a massive clear-out One!
Thank you for the dress size confirmation Dream.
Stokey for some reason Boden have sent me 2 £10 vouchers in the last week (not that i'm complaining!), so I've just ordered this black ruched top hoping it might work with the culottes I bought yesterday as I think they need a fitted top and maybe also with skinnies and heels for going out. With the vouchers it only cost £12.50 with free postage and returns so seemed silly not too!

BerniceBobsHerHair · 17/05/2016 12:15

Stokey the [[http://www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/womens-skirts/wg657/womens-ruched-skirt Bodenruched skirt]] seems to get a lot of love on here. I wear my Me and Em one (which is the same style) a lot.

I like the ruched top too Viva think it will look good with the culottes.

Oops sorry for forgetting Lara and Cranagh when talking about the MU - we need to coax Lara back to the thread by linking loads of Boden so she can come and tell us all off Grin

QC I can't remember how old your oldest DC is?

Like the Marant stuff you bought Mara

One well done on decluttering!

HappyGirlNow · 17/05/2016 13:10

Hi Blingy Grin Always lurking and checking out all the fabulous links Grin

Hope everyone is well! Meet up sounded like fab fun!

Off to Italy on Saturday, can't wait.. MotoGP on the Sunday so staying near Pisa, then couple days in Rome, a night in Positano on Amalfi Coast then settling in Sorrento for a few nights.. Been everywhere apart Sorrento.. Excited! Grin

shopafrolic · 17/05/2016 13:27

Happy have a wonderful time. We did the Amalfi coast for honeymoon and I would love to return there.

LinusLovesBretons · 17/05/2016 13:48

Finally found 5 minutes to write down my MU roundup! Here goes better not lose this post

mara thank you so much for organising! I had major hair envy again and I wish my trio was navy like yours.

kitty it was great to finally meet you! I think I need to add leopard Gigis to my collection as they looked so good on you.

dream you look 10 years younger than you actually are and your perfect haircut and cool glasses make you look like an art gallery owner or an architect.

blingy great chatting to you and your Paddington looked stunning.

queenc I loved your silver shoes and grey handbag. I think I need some too.

dry serious upper arm envy and Mr. Dry did good on the lovely red Longchamp.

stokey so impressed you came and you rocked the leather jacket and red lipstick.

shop so great to see you again. I love your longer hair and the winter colours on you.

amber looked fierce with her high heels and gorgeous LV clutch.

justa I loved your Disco. It might be my next crossbody bag.

fedup you were clutching your lovely cream bag like it was a newborn baby. Grin

marsha was rocking the off-duty model look and we had a great chat at the last venue. Lol about me having a sultry accent! Shame my accent doesn't match my looks. Wink

blair had seriously glowing skin and that lipstick looked like it was made for you.

My apologies for repeatedly saying that you should enjoy married life for a while before having kids. I tend to say things twice ten times when I'm tipsy. Blush

lib I loved your leather skirt and will be looking out for something similar in navy next winter.

Phew, I hope I haven't forgotten anyone. Need a lie down now...

LinusLovesBretons · 17/05/2016 13:50

Oh and one I gave those jeans I promised you ages ago to fedup and she kindly said she would post them to you.

You have probably lost even more weight so they might be too big for you now. Blush

fedup let me know how much p&p was and I'll Paypal it to you.

QueenC · 17/05/2016 14:01

Im still feeling a bit jaded. Just been shopping for birthday presents (dm, dh and dd) but also bought these trainers for myself. I need something to cycle in as my keds have no grip and tend to slip off the pedal and however much dh tries to persuade me I am not getting clip on pedals and shoes!!
bernice eldest is 10, going on 17!

OneNightTimeMenaceStrikesBack · 17/05/2016 16:11

thank you linus Thanks fedup has pm'd me and i'vepassed on myaddress Smile

bit more declutterin done today, mostly books and old notebooks that are full and no longer needed. Went to the market for my fruit and veg top up and bought myself some roses. The stall holder threw in a big bunch of greenery with them as well so the flat smells lovely and green right now as I admit, I bought more than one bunch, in fact I bought three but at a pound a bunch how could I not!!! It's just a little pick me up for myself, they are cheap and make me happy so why not!

HappyGirlNow · 17/05/2016 16:29

Thanks shop we honeymooned in Positano too, most romantic place eh.. Looking forward to going back Grin

FedupNagging · 17/05/2016 19:37

One parcel went in the post this afternoon - love lots of fresh flowers about the place.

Linus thanks for the recipe; I'm about to make it but don't have any angostura bitters- am sure it'll still taste yummy though. D/w about the postage, it wasn't much.

Waves to Happy, have a fab trip

Love the silver nb's Queen

I found a bnwt monsoon cotton sun dress on eBay earlier for £20 so that is winging its way here - love a bargain!

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justasecond · 17/05/2016 20:22

Love those trainers Queenc I have found nb to be the best for comfort.
Kitty was the bag you saw at MD this one? [http://www.massimodutti.com/gb/en/women/bags-%26-purses/view-all/crescent-cross-body-bag-c914508p7194011.html?colorId=702&categoryNav=914508]] its really lovely, they have quite a few tan bags atm.
One sounds like you have your hands full. I treated myself to my favourite flowers today too, british stocks - love them.
Feeling bored of all my clothes at the moment, help!

justasecond · 17/05/2016 20:23

try again tan bag

justasecond · 17/05/2016 20:26

btw linus agree with marsha, I will always hear your sultry accent whenever I read your posts from now on Grin

Drywhitethanks · 17/05/2016 20:27

Played fashion chicken today and wore my navy Broderie summer dress with vest and nude tights Wink lots of positive comments.
One collegue said "you have a never ending wardrobe, where to you keep it all?"
Me "I just keep buying more wardrobes!" oops
But I started my job in Sept, they haven't seen it all yet, I'm only just starting in SS [hmmm]

justasecond · 17/05/2016 20:44

whispers Dry those red gucci loafers are back in stock

KittyHello · 18/05/2016 09:37

Yes Justa I tried the large one in store and it was a bit too big and the wrong shade of tan, I've got my eye on 2 APC ones but would like to see them in the flesh before I commit. Light tan seems very popular this year but I want a dark one. Who'd have thought buying a tan leather bag could be so difficult! I'd probably find one in an instant in Spain or Italy I imagine.

Happy trip sounds lovely, have a great time.

Great silver trainers Queen*

Fedup glad you found a summer dress, forgo too say I really liked your bag and the colour is lovely.

VivaVegas · 18/05/2016 10:45

Anyone have any experience of rayon and is it clingy? I have seen a top I like and its 95% rayon, 5% spandex. Isn't rayon viscose??

BerniceBobsHerHair · 18/05/2016 12:20

Viva I think rayon is a type of viscose, I think it feels like jersey, maybe a bit thinner? Not sure about clinginess though.

Drywhitethanks · 18/05/2016 12:30

Stop it Justa .... They're so lovely.

BerniceBobsHerHair · 18/05/2016 12:36

And a bit more from me

I like this dress but do you think it only works as a summer dress or could it be worn with tights and boots in autumn / winter?

Kitty I've missed your quest for a tan bag. Some suggestions from me:
Jaeger
Sezane - not sure what shape you're looking for?
Cambridge satchel co - they seem to have upped their game
Zatchels - budget option!

Dreamqueen · 18/05/2016 13:29

Justa love those Gucci shoes.
Great choice of trainers Queenc all my trainers are NB, they are so comfy.
looking at the tan bag links has reminded me that I've got a similar one in the back of a wardrobe somewhere. i'm off to look for it now. Hoarding clothes does have advantages sometimes. Smile

VivaVegas · 18/05/2016 13:29

Thanks Bernice. For me that dress is a summer dress, to waft around in with nice flip flops!

Stokey · 18/05/2016 14:47

Great trainers QueenC

I picked up my new Stans yesterday. I am keeping them but they don't feel quite as well put together as my black ones. The tongue is much thinner and the insoles come out. To be honest, if i hadn't bought them direct from Adidas I'd have thought they were a copy.

Thanks for the Boden links, I'm a bit uninspired by them so may just forego or buy something for the Dds.

I missed Marant too as had left my phone at home and felt like I'd lost a limb.

I agree with Viva, Bernice, white dress could be a bit tricky to wear in the winter.

Stokey · 18/05/2016 14:48

Hope your shoulder is Ok too Kitty, painful

shopafrolic · 18/05/2016 14:55

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