Mumsnet Vogue vol 80

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80 editions in and still going strong. Join us as thoughts turn to wintry wonders - coats, boots, knitwear and party wear. If you love fashion come and join the chat. All welcome.

Crikey Amber you are most definitely a superfan and very dedicated to your cause. What will you be wearing tonight?

What a relief you've found somewhere to live Lib, it will be great having your first Christmas in your new home/country.

Dry there's a thread in S&B debating what to wear with black sequinned dress (on iPad so can't link as I'll lose this post) which might be worth a read - a variety of opinions. A link to the 10 things that age would be brill, thanks hoping I don't need to bin entire wardrobe

I'm having a slow start today after a late one last night so ootd is pj's & dressing gown. We're out again tonight & can't decide between leather skirt or hl coated skinnies, definitely KM metallic top though.

Have a good day all.

Cross post Dry, you got it sorted. Your outfit with the red sounded fab.

Love the gilet Shop & the simple way it's styled over the polo neck

Don't think I'll be able to catch up properly but off the top of my head...
enjoyed reading about your BF (and general) purchases - love the NK shoes Justa and also your haul Blair
Amber you are mad Hope you enjoy it!!
Lib glad you have found somewhere to live, it sounds like a good one and great to be in for Xmas.
Dry you are always very glam.
Fedup good bargain on the dress
Marsha I laughed at

Sorry if I've missed anyone out.

Shop I'm not very good at dressed up but thought I would have a quick look at VE to see if anything jumped out.
Burgundy McQueen
Red VW
Blue Halston Heritage
Red HH

LOVE the colour of this but imagine it is much too classic for you.
Ditto a bit dull but good colour and shape.
Very dramatic!!
I love this but think you are looking for short?

I bought a few thing in the BF sales:
A cheeky bag purchase - love this (Lib is it the same as the one you bought in the summer?)
This skirt will be a work horse for me
Necklace - a bit of a blogger fave (and the bloggers and brands thread has put me off blogger endorsement!) but I've liked this for a while and it is satisfyingly heavy.

You are brave amber! What are you wearing tonight?

Outfit sounded great dry. You were brave too going bare legged! I was in a polo neck last night .

Glad you’ve found a house lib and great that you can be in for Xmas.

Ooo good challenge shop. Do you have any ideas of what you might want? Lace, sparkley, covered up v strappy etc

Our tree is going up today. The DC are very excited. Lots of trees and lights up already near us.

So happy for you Lib, you sound so relieved and the house sounds lovely! How perfect that you'll be in for Christmas

Hey Bernice great to see you, love your buys, especially the necklace, weighty jewellery is so satisfying.

Dry hope you feel better, fab outfit!

Well done Amber, have fun tonight.

Shop I also like Gorgeous Couture and they have frequent offers on. Or what about Karen Millen? Will look on NAP too...

Been meaning to say, I had wondered if the Outnet's website issues were anything to do with them now being part of the Yoox group. If they are now shipping from Italy that'll be why. Hope it's not a turn for the worse.

All my buys have arrived at the office but I was working somewhere else this week - it'll be like Christmas has come early for me on Monday

NAP dresses for Shop
Black Solace London
Black Michael Lo Sordo
Bright blue Halston Heritage
Black By Malene Birger
Have tried to go for dramatic styles...

I need to look at all the lovely links - so pleased my quest bought Bernice out of the woodwork too.
Thanks everyone. Will peruse and report back.
In the meantime Rockins have messaged me (after they have had my money for a week!) to say that they are OOS of the leopard print scarves and would I like to choose another one instead. I thought maybe this one could be versatile?
Here are the rest WWYD? I'M SO ANNOYED!

Annoying about the scarf shop. Will they be getting more in later in the season or Is that it for that design? On the dress front, have you had a look at Ralph Lauren? They have some nice evening/cocktail style dresses around the £150-250 range.

So annoying Shop, tbh I would probably just ask for my money back.

I love the blue HH dresses Blair and Bernice linked.

bernice almost the same bag - mine is the slouchy cross body. I'm looking forward to getting it out of storage.

BTW shop are you sure about doing everything new? You have some fabulous stuff - would you not be tempted to pick a dress you already have and blow the budget on a fabulous pair of shoes or piece of jewellery?

Here’s a couple i saw for shop for some inspiration.
pink lace
black bell sleeves
sparkles mesh
long sleeve blue

Hope you had a nice time last night amber.

Hi lib 👋🏻

I didn't realise I'd linked the same dress as Bernice, they look quite different on each site. Maybe it's a sign!

Thanks so much for all the lovely links.
I have come to the conclusion that RL is too classic for me. Every time I opened one of those lovely links Everyone I could see other Voguettes in them but not me. Not sure I can do lace TBH.
The blue HH is fabulous that Blair and *Bernice linked is lovely, my absolute favourite at the moment is the Black Solace, closely followed by the black Malene Birger.
Lib I am going to try some of my dresses again but I do feel like getting something new and as it's his bosses' party, DH is happy to oblige.....
In other news the Equipment snake print sweater arrived and is a keeper. The Duffy gilet is going back. It isn't as structured as I wanted (It's actually wool / cashmere blend) but it means it's quite soft and floppy IYSWIM. It also has slitted sides which make me look wider than I am.
Not sure if I confessed the other day but I placed an order with &OS of the sparkle sweater that had been linked up thread, and the rhinestone pumps - I'll report back when they get here.
Rockins have confirmed my refund on the leopard scarf today. Such a shame - and a really poor first shopping experience with them :(
Amber how was Strictly - I couldn't see you......
QueenC sending hugs
Mara I miss you
Off to look at Gorgeous Couture

I can't see you in lace shop tbh. When I linked the Solace one I did think the sleeves would be good for a winter party, especially on a boat - might provide a tad more warmth!

Everyone I nearly bought that pink RL dress in yellow in the summer and I had my eye on the bell-sleeve one last winter

Funnily enough Blair when I was looking at the RL dresses I was thinking of you and Dry :)

Yes wasn’t sure if it was your style shop. The pink one was nice blair. You could order the one you like and then see how much you like it compared to something you already have??

God the Outnet are a nightmare at the moment. Just tried to do my return online. Couldn't log in via my laptop. The app would let me look at my orders but not create a return. I called Customer Services, they disconnected the call twice before answering. Then told me they would create the return from their end and send an email confirmation. I have the confirmation. It has one word on it. DUFFY. No price or product info. It is being collected tomorrow. Place your bets as to whether it makes it to Italy / takes 5 weeks for a refund. I asked how long they expect it to be before all their issues are resolved - she said 'a couple of weeks'.
If it ain't broke don't fix it The Outnet. They must be losing ££££££.

Wow Shop. I have given up on them lately. Not even checking New In, as it never comes at the right time so what's the point? Then, every few days when I decide to browse anyway, I keep seeing the same items pop up. No! Put the new items first!

Obviously not in the same league as your problem but I feel you I have my fingers crossed that you get your return asap.

What a nightmare shop. I have my eye on a chinti and Parker jumper but might not bother after your description... very poor customer service from a premium site.

I wonder if NaP are having the same issues?

There’s a whole thread about the outnet’s descent into poor service...

Can you link it please Everyone? I can’t find it.....

Not for me but this is fabulous

Helloo have been wanting to catch up for a few days, love reading all your posts.

Shop good call on the Equipment and Duffy, the first is definitely more you. If the outnet just ends up like yoox I'll be unimpressed. I remember we actually used to get excited about their clearance sales, now they pass by without muster

Big wave to Bernice really lovely to see you, fabulous links, nice one on the red bag

Blair loved your shopping haul recently, well played

Those dresses are divine. Love the Malene Birger I'd buy it and the Solace for Shop

I agree on lace for Blair and Dry always look great in it, remember that DvF lace one, what's it called? looked so good

Christmas tree is up here, we won't talk about the morning after the night it fell down and some Liberty baubles ended in the bin. I have found some like for like replacements (very lucky for the marital harmony!) but I'm still cross at Liberty for selling trinkets, what's with all the buses and taxi trinkets, rather than baubles.

While I'm at it I've gone off Cutler & Gross for glasses, need some new ones and not sure what brand.

Plus I'm starting to think about what brand watch would be best for me.

Just had a look on Matches, not much in cocktail dresses which is a shame. The price goes up pretty quickly for the nicer ones.