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

[shopafrolic]

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.

[Fairylane]

Also these GR boots

[Fairylane]

And someone must have returned their SL leopard velvet clutch (like Amber's and Happy's?) - so nabbed it in Browns sale.

Some other bits from Whistles.

And that's why I am now on a three month spending ban!

[Fairylane]

Also Mara - I wanted to sympathise with you and your internship - you will be glad you stuck it out. It's so gruelling to start new work/career

[shopafrolic]

Gorgeous things Fairylane
Mara I just wanted to send you a big hug this morning. You're doing so well - what you are doing is such a huge change. Give it some time.
Off to ToysRUs now. Hate. That. Place.

[Everyonelovessparkles]

Wow fairy that was a good splurge! Nice buys.

Good luck shop , I find 'the entertainer' bad enough, never mind a toys r us!

[libertydoddle]

Those boots are just fabulous fairy. It's good to have another spending ban person on the thread!

Good luck shop.

OOTD is my midi length M&S brown leather skirt, brown CK opaques, tan Clark's brogues, teal Uniqlo merino crew neck, teal Boden cashmere scarf, brick See by Chloe peacoat and beige cashmere beanie. Trusty black Modalu tote for all my work stuff (this is such a good workbag, excellent leather and looks really good after nearly 3 years of heavy use).

[Everyonelovessparkles]

Lovely outfit lib

[Dreamqueen]

Mara sending you a big hug as well this morning. You're so brave to make the change,.

Good luck & strength in ToysRus Shop

Love the sound of your outfit Lib

Great shopping Fairy

[Dreamqueen]

Also forgot to say sorry about house falling through Amber but fingers crossed that the alternative one is 'the one" & it;'s karma thats brought that about.

[OneNightTimeMenaceStrikesBack]

sorry about the house amber hope the next one works out for you

mara you are doing so so well, it must be so daunting to do what you've done but you ARE doing brilliantly, never doubt that, never doubt yourself

shop sympathies about toys r us, i've always hated that shop it's just so bright and noisy and overwhelming

no spending here right now, just in the process of changing address and everything with everyone who needs to know. It always gets me how many people there are to inform you've moved, i always get caught by surprise by it!

[LinusLovesBretons]

I love those GR boots fairy!

one that's one of the many things I hate about moving, sending everyone a change of address notice.

[libertydoddle]

How did today go mara?

One the amount of people who need to know your address is a shocker! I'm already starting to cancel subscriptions, get off mailing lists in anticipation of the move later this year!

[Drywhitethanks]

Fairy what fabulous buys, love them all.

Shop Sports Direct has replaced TR Us for me as worst shop of hell........along with Hellister

Last night I went out for a sneaky drink with DH.....spotted a woman looking utterly fab in a burgundy coat.....guess what I'm lusting after now? That and a pair of grey suede heeled ankle boots it never stops does it?

[maradesbois]

Thanks for your continued support . Feel like a right whinger, should've cut myself some slack before I started but hadn't banked on finding it hard, was worried before I started the course last year but that all went so well that maybe I just thought the hard part was behind me. Last night talked it all through with dh just to organise my thoughts and concluded that I need to not over-think it and take what I can from the experience to decide which path to follow afterwards. Marsha would love to talk through with you over a drink one night to get your perspective too. Today was much better than yesterday though plus they interviewed more potential interns and rejectected them so I must be doing something right!

Fairy lovely stuff, I really like the boots too.

[MarshaBrady]

Mara I'd love that. Feel like I need a chat of my own too on some work stuff. Would be great to get together.

Fairy jealous of the GR boots!

Dry fab will check it out

[Drywhitethanks]

Opinions on this jacket for me please? Think a black leather jacket is a 'must have' ? And it's not too biker.

Was admiring ....

[Drywhitethanks]

this full price one they are v similar but I prefer the seams on the back of the sale one, looks more fitted.

[libertydoddle]

Really like that jacket shape for you for you dry but I am wondering if you'll get the wear out of it in black? Burgundy, teal or brown might be more versatile especially for daytime wear.

[LinusLovesBretons]

I agree with lib, I think black leather can look very harsh and I think black suede or lighter coloured leather is more flattering on most people.

I finally bought another thing in the sales but it is a dress I have been listing after for ages but I didn't want to pay fp for. Will try and link in a minute.

[LinusLovesBretons]

Is this too casual for you dry?

[LinusLovesBretons]

this I love for myself but I would probably look like an idiot in it.

[LinusLovesBretons]

This is the dress I ordered.

I hope it fits as I had to order a 36 and I am usually a 34 in Vanessa Bruno. Not a stealth boast as her sizing is huuuge so I always have to size down

[Drywhitethanks]

true, I've always thought black might be a bit harsh for me . I have a stone biker which goes with everything and I love and wear loads, maybe I'll stick with that. Thanks .

[queencerulean]

Agree that black may be too harsh for you. I think you'd look fab in burgundy though

[Everyonelovessparkles]

Those jackets are nice dry but sounds like you've decided to leave it? If you already have one that you like and wear loads then maybe you don't need another?

Nice dress linus though it does look quite loose so hope it isn't too big for you. Like that jacket too. It's a lovely colour.

Frosty and foggy here. The weather isn't helping me try to make more effort with my at home outfits!