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MNV- Vol 85 The Winter Warmer Edition

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FedupNagging · 16/01/2019 08:52

Christmas and the sales are sadly over but winter is still here for a few months yet.

Come and show us your cosy knits and woolly hats whilst we dream of summer - everyone welcome, the more the merrier.

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justasecond · 02/03/2019 11:47

I found it marsha I thought it would ask me for my password to read my pms which I can never remember !

MarshaBradyo · 02/03/2019 11:48

Phew! Wasn’t sure what to do then!

See you soon

kittyhello · 02/03/2019 11:49

Justa I've WhatsApped you the address.

MarshaBradyo · 02/03/2019 11:51

I’m bored at the hairdresser
Will take another hour Sad

DryWhiteagainW · 02/03/2019 18:17

Evening lovelies. Sorry to be missing the fun. I’m thinking of you all. I’m away in a boutique hotel in the countryside with DH. Fabulous. Just used all the Molton Brown products (the shower gel didn’t match the body lotion Angry ) now I smell all mixed up!!!! The dim/atmospheric lighting is great for relaxation and wrinkles but a nightmare for applying Sally Hansen leg make up Hmm.......so, I’ll be the one smelling strongly with streaky legs in the restaurant Grin think I look irresistible, DH is a lucky man.
Outfit is back to classic Dry pencil skirt, fitted v neck sweater, stilletoes.
Cheers all xxx

Longislandicetee · 02/03/2019 19:35

Hello! So I was not the first to leave but not last woman standing eitherGrin

A fabulous relaxing MU. Made special for having a lovely “newbie” in the mix. Thank you Vegas for being brave enough to become a fully fledged Voguette. You looked very chic!

Person who made me laugh the most was QueenC. Loved the navy top she was wearing which she claimed wasn’t like all the other navy tops I have seen her wear over the last 5 years nor the new top she bought today!Grin

Marsha definitely the hardiest of us. Love the dress and loved the coat even more (loved the matching of green accents) but holy hell you must have been freezing!!

Justa’s puzzle bag is awesome. And she looks great with it. Funnily enough seeing it properly close up- I don’t think it suits me! Oh and loved your MaxMara coat too.

Kitty we didn’t get the chance to chat dcsSad. Not sure I have ever said but I love your hair style it’s got such a 20s vibe to it. Also loved your £25 animal print skirt.Grin

Mara as usual you looked fab. Love how you wear florals. Loved hearing about your job and I am so happy that you’re happy there.

Shop you looked hot. Give my love to MrShop and tell him I got to first base, hope he gets further Grin

Finally, sooooo lovely to see Stokey at the end! Awesome conversation from Brexit, silk material (i loved how you wore the blouse, very cool) and house renovations.

All round top afternoon with a fabulous group of women x

Everyonelovessparkles · 02/03/2019 19:53

Great round up blingy. Sounds like a lovely MU. Sorry to miss it but hopefully catch you all next time.

Weekend sounds lovely dry. Outfit sounds fab and I’m sure you smell divine!

Hope you are feeling better blair. Sleepless nights when you’re ill are so hard. Hope you took it easy today.

Looking forward to hearing the other round ups!

justasecond · 02/03/2019 21:30

Hi all!
Another great mu. I had a great time, just what I needed!

viva so glad you came, it was lovely to meet you, hope we haven't scared you off coming to another mu! You have lovely hair and looked very chic in black.
queenc looked glowing and stylish as ever in navy which suits her so well.
mara looked amazing as always in a black floral top with a polo neck under. I will hold you to a Bicester trip soon!
blingy looked chic in a bright trench, loved the colour on her. Loved the bayswater too, jealous of your amazing bag collection.
Kitty was super chic in a black and white skirt. Wish I could have tagged along to Selfriges with you
Marsha looked gorgeous and glowing fresh from the hairdressers. That dress looks so good on you.
shop looked so good with her new hair, suits her so well. Loved the boots too and the whole outfit all together.
Just caught stokey as I was leaving but she looked really cool in a navy coat and her plum lipstick colour was perfect on her!
Aside from the outfits it was so good to catch up with everyone and chat about everything and anything. I really feel lucky to have all of you!

justasecond · 02/03/2019 21:41

Btw kitty and mara this is the whistles trench coat I was talking about whistles trench
Think I will keep it, it's just the right length and shade of beige on me

VivaVegas · 02/03/2019 22:01

Had a lovely afternoon, had to dash off to meet up with family before I head back home tomorrow.
Everyone made me feel very welcome and thank you to Queen for meeting me before to make it less daunting.
A lovely mix of ladies and id definitely come to another one!

DryWhiteagainW · 02/03/2019 22:20

Oh I love a mNV MU round up, waves to Viva you survived and I think we might meet on the train next time Wink
Shop I had faith that you’d rock it....sounds as if you did.
Marsha what dress were you wearing?
Mara missed the catch up,
Ike the sound of your outfit.
QueenC, you’re a navy legend. Blingy I actually love you xxxx.
Justa I so enjoyed our proper chat last time, you’re. Fab woman.xxx
Who else?
stokey very hip lady, I have given up on hip, I’m in awe.
I wasn’t even at the MU and I love every one of you and this thread too. Must keep it going despite terrible fashion purchases of late.

DH hasn’t noticed that I smell weird...legs seem to have got way with it. I’ve had a lot of impressive food an not an inconsiderable amount of delicious wine Smile

justasecond · 02/03/2019 22:31

Love you too dry 😍 looking forward to seeing you at the next mu. You were much missed today but sounds like you are having a great time with your lucky Dh Smile

maradesbois · 02/03/2019 22:50

Dry he is a lucky man indeed Smile

Had a lovely time at the mu, such fun, lots of laughs. I do love spending time with all of you strong and interesting women.

Stokey so glad you could make it, had been too long. I did enjoy our trip to Tiffany’s to check out the flooring!

Marsha was suffering with the jet lag but looking swish as ever - hope you’re over It soon. I loved the green coat btw and the colour combo with your (accented!) Céline.

QueenC of the navy tops was looking good and on fine shopping form - love the new toppers jeans and the bright pink nails.

justa’s arrival was a lesson in muted elegance with her Max Mara belted coat, taupe blouse and grey/green(?) scarf and we all adored the Loewe - the smaller version of yours is top of my wish list!

Blingy managed to make her housekeeper-shrunken cashmere work as a slim fit jumper. Strong accessories game as ever, we all tried her diamond bracelet but it only really suited QueenC.

kitty the whistles trench looks great, I love the sleeves and length is good. So nice to catch up with you properly. In fact I felt that I got the chance to talk to everyone properly this time, was a good sized group although you were much missed Everyone and Blair.

Shop was doing her cool leggy rock chick in grey skinnies, sparkly knit, studded boots and faux fur - 💯. It was so lovely to catch up with you, again feels like it has been far too long.

Vegas was a bit of a rock chick too in black tie neck blouse, skinnies and fierce boots. Am in awe of your fitness level! It was really lovely to meet you, so glad you could make it.

Stokey · 03/03/2019 08:24

Dry you were missed (even with weird smelling legs Grin). I could never do chic the way you can.
Lovely to see you all and was very glad I made it, even if it was just for a couple of hours.

Mara our visit to Tiffany's was perhaps the least Vogue trip ever, we didn't even glance at the jewellery! You looked lovely as always rocking floral shirt over a polo. I could really picture you in the green Arket dress.

Viva congratulations on making your first MU. I arrived too late to talk to you but your black top looked great.

Justa we just had a very quick chat on extensions. Loved your trench and didn't get to check out the bag.

Likewise Kitty, I thought you were coming on so didn't chat to you. Loved the animal print skirt & new red shoes.

QueenC you know so well what suits you, lovely navy shirt and good fitting skinnies.

Marsha hope you managed to knock jet lag on the head with the copious Prosecco and cocktail mix. The blush bag and shoes & green coat was the perfect colour combo, and that dress suits you so well.

So great to see Shop again, you rock. Loved your outfit, it's what I would wear if I was tall & slim instead of small & curvy. Great boots, black skinnies, sparkles & fur.

Blingy lovely as always to catch up with you. So impressed with your legal knowledge putting shop assistants to rights! I didn't realise you were wearing the shrunk jumper, I couldn't tell, & loved the brightly coloured mac.

All in all a balm to see you ladies.

Blair, Everyone, Fedup, Dream you were all missed.

shopafrolic · 03/03/2019 11:22

Late to the round up as ever and it's all been said.

Viva I hope you enjoyed your first MU. Lovely to meet you, great boots :)
QueenC You're so brill, 3 navy tops - is that a record? Lovely cuddle in the toilets too even though we did get busted!
Blingy nice boobs. Loved that colour trench on you and was thrilled to still make really £££ jewellery look bad. DH will be relieved.
Marsha hard as nails with legs out in this weather. Your bag is to die for. Lovely to catch up with you my friend. I've missed you.
Mara You looked lovely in your top, and I clocked a gorgeous red bag too as we walked into the next venue.Let's get our minis together soon.
Justa so elegant in those muted colours. Such a gorgeous puzzle bag (thanks to Mara for my pronunciation lesson). Wear more red lipstick and lets do that trip soon.
Kitty how did you get on at Selfridges? I hope you found it? Lovely to see you as always.
Stokey I love your smile, always such fun to catch up, glad you joined us, your lip colour was great.
Dry you were missed but it looks as though you had a great time?
Blair how are you both feeling now? I hope you got some rest.
Everyone, Fedup, Dream hope you can make the next one.
Who have I missed?
I didn't even clock what half of you were wearing - I was just so happy to be spending time with people that I love after a tough time recently.

shopafrolic · 03/03/2019 11:25

I bought a couple of bits in Eileen Fisher but I can't find them to link. A boxy striped Tencel sweater and a black silk tunic dress. Amazing reductions of over £250 down to £70ish each. Really good quality.

kittyhello · 03/03/2019 16:38

Oops a late round up, got home yesterday evening and fell asleep, I'm such a lightweight.

Was lovely to see you gorgeous ladies yesterday and had a great time as per.

Shop was so great to see you, you looked fab - hair, sparkly jumper, fierce boots a great combination

Marsha lovely the swishy hair, didn't clock your green coat or bag but you looked great as always in your dress - such a good look on you.

Mara loved how you rocked the polo underneath your blouse - was admiring your bag too.

Blingy looking cool as a cucumber in what I didn't realise was the shrunken cashmere, great colour mac and yes we'll chat ds next time.

Viva even though everyone else calls you Vegas so glad you came you looked great with your swishy hair and fierce boots - a great look, hope you'll come to another one.

Queen in signature navy just like Jean Muir, a colour you wear so well, hope you managed to pop back to the store to be reimbursed.

Justa looking effortlessly cool in great shades of taupe, loved how we all fawned over your bag.

Stokey fab that you managed to get away to join the MU, we didn't really chat but I loved your coat.

My trip to Selfridges lasted a nano second, i spent longer queuing for the toilet than in Hèrmes, note grave accent Grin they told me there were 5 bracelets at the New Bond St store so I hot-footed it over to the store, tried it on and bought it. Probably the quickest sale the assistant had had all day. Will post a pic.

Blair Dry Every and Dream hope to catch up with you at another one.

shopafrolic · 03/03/2019 17:02

Yay Kitty glad you got it Smile

kittyhello · 03/03/2019 17:11

Here it is and yes I’ve just realised the plastic is still on it Blush

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shopafrolic · 03/03/2019 18:13

Fab Kitty - will go so well x

Longislandicetee · 03/03/2019 18:26

Oh beautiful Kitty. One of the most versatile bracelets I own. Goes equally well with a nice dress for work and with jeans. You will enjoy it so muchSmile

Longislandicetee · 03/03/2019 18:31

I just saw this beauty. Sigh.

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MarshaBradyo · 03/03/2019 18:56

I’m so impressed with your speedy and decisive shopping Kitty, it’s so pretty. I adore the box too.

I need to round up still (!) but will do tomorrow when I’m feeling more normal

justasecond · 03/03/2019 20:37

I love it kitty! Great colour choice. I have always wanted a black one but this is so much better. Is it gold or silver?
Buy it blingy! It looks gorgeous in that colour. Safe travels btw xx

VivaVegas · 03/03/2019 22:50

Lovely bangle Kitty.
I loved the black silk tunic dress you bought Shop I would have been tempted to order one online if they had it.
Dry what a small world, our paths to where we are now are very similar too. Maybe we should arrange a mini meet up at some point.
Have just ordered this Whistles Dress, haven't seen it in real life but in theory it's quite me.
Also ordered this Sweaty Betty sweatshirt which has now disappeared from the website.