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Mumsnet Vogue vol 80

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shopafrolic · 07/11/2017 10:43

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.

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Everyonelovessparkles · 22/12/2017 09:36

Wallace collection looks great mara, will have to put it on my list of things to do in the new year. Hope you had a nice evening. Good luck with the travelling today!

Nails look good shop.

I haven’t given my DH any present ideas either 🙄 but we don’t massively go into buying stuff for each other so there shouldn’t be any costly errors....Had a good time last night. Wore the stripey DVF with opaques and my LKbennet black suede ankle boots.

libertyonhertravels · 22/12/2017 10:12

OMG what a day!!! Container arrived. We are finally reunited with our stuff after 3.5 months out of a suitcase. About half the boxes opened so far. I absolutely LOVE the house we have rented. Am already fantasising about buying it. It's got so much character, original windows, original doors, high ceilings etc. Feel we will be happy here! Have found the decorations so will do the tree on Christmas Eve. Still haven't unpacked my clothes/shoes/bags but all the furniture has arrived with no damage so looks like it will all be ok.

Chilling now with a very cold glass of voignier.

DryWhiteagainW · 22/12/2017 12:36

Liberty just in time for Christmas .....how lovely. And cheers, I’m about to go out for lunch with girlfriends and will be joining you in a glass or two very soon.Xmas Smile

It’s so mild...I’m going out sockless with loafers.

DryWhiteagainW · 22/12/2017 12:39

Train strike is off?

Longislandicetee · 22/12/2017 12:42

That sounds so awesome Lib! Wonderful newsGrin. Glad you feel this way about the house!

You're making me crave a cool glass of wine, and i have just realised that I am on holidays and i can!! Waiting for dh to get off the phone so we can go into town to pick up the last of the presents. It will be nuts but thankfully just picking up pre-ordered stuff. The last 48 hours have been a crazy fest of sorting out Christmas presents as i have been so busy (work and social life) and ill. Am never leaving it this late again even if i am at death's door!

No idea what dh is getting me. I am not allowed to give hints otherwise he won't get it for me as he likes to surprise me.Hmm

Have missed loads, but just wanted to say give a big virtual hug to Mara and say hello.

shopafrolic · 22/12/2017 12:49

Lib cheers to that my darling. May you be very happy in your new home xxx

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justasecond · 22/12/2017 13:23

Great news Lib your new home sounds amazing, wishing you lots of happiness in it x
Bernice great ebay find. I would wear them with loose straight crop jeans and trousers or culottes. I have these which hit just above the ankle bone on me zara crop wide legs I think they would also look nice with thesecord culottes I .don't wear skirts or dresses but would look great with a midi dress or skirt
Lovely shoes amber
No christmas presents here but looking forward to seeing what you all get Smile

Keep seeing new brand Wandler all over sm quite celine-esq this one looks good

Longislandicetee · 22/12/2017 14:23

I was reminded of Linus earlier. Hope you have travelled well if you still lurk. Your advice from 2/3years ago was ringing in my head. If you're lacking time you can't go wrong with a fortnum & mason hamper. Grin

Topazwithpearls · 22/12/2017 18:00

Hello everyone! Dropping in to wave before heading back to catch up on the last few pages - have been gone for so long there will be loads I have missed. It is nice to see familiar names and I am looking forward to seeing new names as well. I am also looking forward to catching up on everyone’s links. Happy Christmas Eve Eve Eve!

MarshaBradyo · 22/12/2017 19:54

Topaz great to see you Smile

Lib fantastic, so pleased you went for that one

Justa meant to say sorry to hear about your sister, I hope you are ok

queencerulean · 23/12/2017 09:11

Merry Christmas voguettes!!!

Just thought I’d pop in to say hello. I think I’m finally organisedvfor the big day. More importantly I think I’m ready to join you all in the new year back on the thread. And a trip to London for a mu!!

I probably won’t be back on here for a while as it’s going to be a pretty emotional few days but hope you all have a wonderful time.

libertyonhertravels · 23/12/2017 09:41

Big hugs QueenC. Hoping the next few days go as well as they possibly can.

Thanks all for the good wishes. Just need to find work and the transition will be complete. This is going to be a good Christmas!!!

Christmas day I am going to wear a navy lace Boden dress I had forgotten about. It's sleeveless, short and very swingy forgiving I can't do links on the phone but it's on my 'dresses' pinboard.

shopafrolic · 23/12/2017 10:00

Topaz nice to have you back :)
QueenC I'll be thinking of you this Christmas. Keep the lipstick on and we're here if you need us. Huge hugs.
Lib you sound so happy. So good.
Ocado order just arrived so the fridge is full to bursting. Move one thing and the whole lot could tumble. I have that feeling I have forgotten something Hmm
Cocktails and canapés for 9 tomorrow night and 10 on Christmas day. I have no idea what I will wear. Winging it as always.
Lots of cleaning and prep today. Have fun everyone.

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FedupNagging · 23/12/2017 15:18

Topaz, lovely to see you back. What have you been been buying this year?

Queen keep your head up and your heels high! Hope you all get through it.

Lib so pleased you love your house and you now have all your familiar things around you in time for Christmas.

DC3 is home as is dc2 amazingly so we're taking advantage and all going out to do fun stuff and food before they disappear for a Saturday night out on the tiles. Am wearing MV black jeans, grey Finery tie front jumper and red lipstick.

Have a good evening everyone.

shopafrolic · 23/12/2017 16:43

My leopard Rockins scarf arrived. I am so happy. You know when you lust after something for ages, and finally get your hands on it? Perfect for me. HappyShop
Quiet night in this eve after way too much Prosecco last night - I hope you all have fun whatever you're doing.

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Longislandicetee · 23/12/2017 17:22

Yippee! Am finally done. I have bought 100 presents + stocking fillers for 40 people over the last month. I am all shopped out. We are staying in tonight as dh has to wrap all the ones that arrived today.Grin. Will try and do links later as I bought a few beauty things that i thought were lovely.

Lovely scarf Shop and hello to Topaz.

libertyonhertravels · 23/12/2017 21:11

Presents for 40 people Shock blingy you are mad but I also love your full on, massively generous approach to Christmas. Hope you are feeling better and able to enjoy it.

Great news about the Rockins scarf shop.

Lovely to have you back Topaz.

Longislandicetee · 23/12/2017 22:30

Dh is wrapping and has hogged the tv on a rare night I actually wanted to watch tv so i will do some links instead while sipping prosecco.

This year, I didn't really get much clothes but from the white company, I did get these cashmere bed socks for one person and cashmere joggers and cashmere zip up hoodie for another. Someone mentioned recently whether they should get cashmere joggers - absolutely yes. I have the iris and ink ones, they're brilliant. While i got the hoodie as a present, i also got one for me, although doing that link has made me wince, as i used a 20% code but see that it's now 40% off.

I also discovered Katie Loxton so i have bought this coin purse and this money money money purse and stuffed both with notes which i am sure the teenage recipients will love.

Make up: I got the chubettes by Clinique and Stila liquid lipstick set.

Beauty gift sets: Jo Malone festive affair set and body creme collection, as well as khiels body care set. I also made up a Lush gift set of coffee face mask, chocolate lip scrub and lime lip balm for a teenager. Oh and a rare moment of organisation, in mid November, I decided to gift beauty calendars as early Christmas gifts to a few people so i got the M&S one and the Amazon one.

For blokes: bvgalri man gift set and Tom Ford Black Orchard face scrub and after shave balm for dh.

While my year has been utterly pants if i just focus on health (I still suffer pain a year on and high heels are a dream) and work (I have just not enjoyed this year as suffering from multiple political back stabbing) but i have had the most amazing experiences. i wanted to pass on a small bit of that feeling and so my non-S&B gifts to my family have mostly been experiences.

Exhausted writing all that!

shopafrolic · 23/12/2017 23:34

What does it take to get on Blingy’s gift list? Hmm Grin
I just finished watching the final series of The Tunnel on Sky. So so good. Love Clemence. I cried.

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Everyonelovessparkles · 24/12/2017 08:54

Great gifts blingy. It was me who was wondering about chasmere joggers. mara mentioned the white company so I think I will take the plunge (maybe even treat myself to a matching top if the sale is on Grin) as think they will be useful when I’m at home. Sorry to hear your year has been mixed - you always seem a really positive person and never let the negatives take over. Flowers

Glad you like the scarf shop. Always good when a lusted after purchase lives up to expectations.

Hope you are doing ok queenc. Did you order the bracelet you wanted? (A few months ago??)

Nice to see you too topaz, hope all is good with you.

What great timing for all your stuff to arrive lib and it’s wonderful you love the house! I bet you can’t believe all the outfit choices you will have now after living with capsule wardrobes for 4-5months.

Got the MIL and SIL coming today for a very loooonnnngggg 2 days. I might wear my rainbow dress tomorrow (this has been a great spontaneous buy. I’ve worn it loads and it always get compliments, part of me wishes I had bought the jumper version too) and my Xmas Breton and navy cord skirt today.

Hope you all have a great Christmas if I don’t get chance to post again. 🍾🎅🏻🎄🎁🍾

DryWhiteagainW · 24/12/2017 09:20

Dry’s B+B is officially open (will close 7/1!) first guests arrived yesterday and first dinner done......a lot more bed making today for second lot.

Blingy great shopping.
Liberty unpacking and rediscovering your clothes sounds so exciting.
QueenC bon courage my friendxxx

I think I’ve bought all the food in my town Xmas Grin

Longislandicetee · 24/12/2017 10:24

God you're a good mad woman Dry! Dh and i are just excited about mostly having this time to ourselves!

Everyone, thank you for your lovely words.Smile I try and be a positive person. I know that in the grand scheme of things that i am fortunate so i focus on that. The white company cashmere hoodie is absolutely lovely and is what i will be wearing later when we are lounging about at home. Good luck with your in laws. I have mine for 2 similarly loooooong days from Boxing Day.Grin

Shop and Lib - I just did another count, it was 46!Shock

DryWhiteagainW · 24/12/2017 21:25

Oh i love you all. Happy Christmas you fabulous women , totally love this thread even though I've had a more measure year . You continue to inspire me in more thing than just clothes.
BIG HUGS Xmas Smile

kittyhello · 24/12/2017 22:53

Merry Christmas fabulous Voguettes. xx

justasecond · 24/12/2017 23:25

Merry Christmas to all you fabulous ladies! Love you all xxx

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