MNV Volume 76 - the blimey it's so cold edition

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We're looking forward to Spring when we can finally get our ankles out. Come and join the fun. All styles and all budgets welcome.

Boden
Uniqlo
Adidas
Sainsburys
Waitrose
John Lewis
Amazon
Any links now Blingy?

Only three of those link

Good idea Marsha

Top left is me & em blue dress, size xs. Top right John Lewis Collection navy stripe dress, size 8. Bottom left John Lewis spotty dress size 8. Bottom right gap burgundy dress size xs.

Interesting to see which brands are doing it.........

Shop can't see those links on either of my phones (Android and iPhone) or ipad.

Let's start putting numbers in as letters, B0den, Un1qlo etc

Blingy wish we were the same size!

Marsha that is exciting, look forward to seeing what you get.

No idea what to wear out tonight, it's so cold. Feel like I'm too fat for my Zarita atm.

Last pic from me.

Top left is a size 8 top. K&D (think it's tkmaxx). Top right is Desigual top in xs. Worn once. Weirdly too big for me. Bottom left is Leon Max jacket in size 6/EU 34. Worn once as also weirdly too big. Don't ask. Bottom right is Gérard Darel in a size 38.

I've commented Shop

Blair me too. I actually thought the same thing . I had a look on pin....

This is the Desigual top I pictured earlier. It's just a bit too slouchy on me.

This is the Me & Em dress.

John Lewis Collection navy stripe dress

Austin Reed navy dress

Austin Reed black dress

I did another pile earlier this week and this Desigual top is in there. Size xs.

Finally Petit Bateau top in size xs.

Let me know if you want anything. I am now going to tidy it all away to my secret recycling wardrobe in a bedroom dh doesn't go into.

I like some of your tailored dresses Blingy, but probably wouldn't fit me if they don't fit you as we're pretty identically sized?

Hi Amber, I think the Austin Reed dresses were cut slightly smaller. Let me try one of them on again later and check. But the likelihood is that they will be too big for you too. I wish I could pass more on!

On a different note, I want to get dh a new dressing gown. Does anyone have any recommendations? Something fluffy yet manly.

Hard to go too wrong with White Co. I have a dark grey towelling one which is unisex (not a slinky robe kind of girl!)

Also, can someone remind me of the next MU date?

March 25th Amber

Annoying about the brand links, but as others mentioned I can't see them on the iPhone.

Another good clear out blingy, shame I'm 3 sizes bigger than you, I'll just have to wait for the bling and bag sort out

Enjoy the karaoke tonight amber and blair.

Hi everyone, sorry I've been gone so long!
Got back with dm and df a couple of weeks ago but have been so busy. Dm is much better but still not 100% and is feeling a bit down too. The weather here is not helping either. I have been trying to fit in visits and work and kids with, it seems like not a spare minute!
Anyway I'm afraid I have not really kept up with the thread for the last couple of weeks, hope everyone is well.
Blingy saw your gorgeous ring links, swoon! hope you are feeling better now?
blair have you worn your Burberry trench yet?
Lib thanks for asking after me a few pages back xx oh and Tramp is pissing me right off too
mara hope you are feeling better in your placement and going back a bit but I love your red Gucci bag
marsha hope you have a good trip to vienna and look forward to seeing which dress you get
dry the russell and bromley boots are gorgeous
one hope you are settling in well after your move
fairy lucky you! that is a gorgeous ring
sorry i am sure i've missed lots of you out but I can't remember anymore!

Not much shopping to report but I am loving the IM boots I bought in the matches sale. i just have to be careful not to wear them on really wet days.

Oh Justa so good to have you back! Glad to hear that your DM is getting better. Love those boots, they're gorgeous!

Sorry I forgot One also asked me how I am. Still getting better. I have post surgery pain, not constant as it was pretty surgery but occasional and I still get tired easily.

Everyone with this latest clear out I have got rid of 100 items out of my wardrobe in the last 5 months but it doesn't seem to have made a dent. V annoying.

Thanks Amber, funny you said white company as that's what I was thinking. Now have to check if I have a current code!

My dcs have a thing on the 25th March so I may only be able to make it for the end of the MU, a bit like Lib last time.

so glad to hear your DM is on the mend justa hopefully she will continue to recover well

blingy glad to hear you less constant pain now. You have my every sympathy for the pain, one thing that always seems to surprise people when i talk to them is just how exhausting it is to be in pain. Hopefully your pain will continue to lessen as you go along with your recovery

still feeling pretty rough, i've had some bug of some sort all week, making me feel rough enough that i don't want to do much but not so bad i need to be in bed all the time. that sort of annoying in between sort of thing

think we are going to one of the museums this weekend which i'm looking forward to, i haven't been to many of the galleries or museums or anything so i want to get round them all, see all the stuff thats always there and then start going to other exhibitions as and when they happen

Welcome back Justa - glad your mum is improving (and home), hopefully the sun will shine again soon - it's a rotten time of year for people who are feeling low. You've had a tough time - hugs for you.
Lovely IM boots - if you haven't already - spray them with Collonil protector - Amber recommended it to me and I won't use anything else now.
Blingy you know I'm first in line for the bag clear out right? (sorry Everyone it's a long standing promise that I will NEVER forget)
I had a PT Session two days ago and can barely walk today so am off for a sauna and a swim while DH takes DS to gymnastics. Out for dinner tonight for DF's 81st birthday. Fingers crossed he feels well enough later as every day is different. Have lovely weekends all. And YAY for Half Term holidays. :)

Morning all, it so cold and miserable here that I'm refusing to get out of bed for a while!

Justa so glad you're all home now and your dm is on the road to recovery. Nice boots - but only for dry days.

For anyone that wants beauty supplies, Escentual has 25% discount on everything until Monday, use the code ESCENTUAL25 at checkout.

I'm not sure that I can do the MU now as there is something on during the day I should probably go to with ds3 and a close friend is having a significant birthday bash in the evening which is not to be missed.

Better gird your loins then Blingy; you'll be out with me until midnight.

Glad your DM is feeling better justa.

Ok shop, you can be first for the bags and I'll be first for the bling sauns sounds nice, especially in this cold. Hope it helps to ease the tension. Hope you have a nice meal tonight with your family.

Glad you are feeling a bit better blingy, sorry to hear you have been in so much pain, you would never know from your posts as they are always upbeat and selfless.

This look has just appeared on Pin - it's so pretty and perfect for spring.

There is not a lot on the high street at the moment that is tempting me. I did try on a few faux leather skirts but there was something wrong with all of them remembers Dry's quest for a leather skirt but there is one in Next that could be promising.

How mad are these trainers?

Ootd is indi & cold navy skinnies, black silk thermal l/s polo under Gap jumper. It's snowing again (but not sticking thankfully) so will be wearing thermal lined boots and massive padded coat when I finally emerge from the house.

Oh my giddy aunt FedUp! Dd8 would love those trainers. For anyone else shudder! I love that Monsoon jacket. Absolutely love it. Unfortunately I don't think it would love me back!!

Everyone thank you that's so kind of you.

Shop yes I remember good luck fighting QueenC and Lib for it

Everyone the one I know I won't do is a bling clear out as I am very sentimental. Still have the first ring I was ever given age 16 and even wear it probably once a year. I just don't think about the subsequent dickish behaviour of the person who gave it to me.

Amber I am scared!

One i have certainly learned a lot about chronic pain and just how exhausting it is. Hope you have fun at the museum.

This mornings activity has been extending my declutter to the childrens wardrobes. About 50 items in total. They will now be able to see the clothes they actually properly! Turfing out the many jeans that dd refused to wear (bought by our very generous family) hurt though!