You guys have been chatty recently. Its nice to hear about your AW purchases or planned purchases. Great bargain Justa and I think those bee trainers are really cool Mara. I like your description of your home city, I think I know where you mean.
Shop hope you have had a good day with so has DS with his friend. Not too long until school starts again! I have been to DR, they have good sales.
Wow Lib - not long to go
Hope you are enjoying your holiday Kitty 
One how annoying about your previous team but sounds like you are in good hands now.
I used to live in Dalston a long time ago, before the hipsters claimed it and it was sooo much better then. More of a mixed community and quirky places (rather than hipster quirky) to go, plus great Turkish restaurants (which I think are probably still there).
I've bought a couple of things in the last dregs of the sales:
Marant blouse
Green Furla bag
That's interesting to hear about AW trends. Blingy I agree velvet always seems to get mentioned! I like red and thought these boots looked nice when I was passing through M&S - a bit high for me though. I also like the check blazers that seem to be appearing everywhere. I also need to update my jeans and get some wide / loose pairs, I like that style.
But - and to answer Blair's question - it is not very fashion forward where I live. I like going to London as everyone looks so stylish and I sound so parochial. I've seen a few mums at groups who look good, but mainly in a trendy 'mum uniform' style ifyswim. And a woman at work who always looks good.
I'm still debating on the kimono - I really like it but it is more than I would like to spend as I don't think I will wear it loads. I am thinking I would just wear it casually with jeans and trainers. If anyone see similar for less, let me know.
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