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Hushistas on Toast

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ilovecherries · 31/07/2019 20:56

Old thread www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty/3633539-Hushistas-keep-on-keeping-on

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dontcallmelen · 09/08/2019 16:38

I think it all looks really good on you Laska also loving your bright pink hair fab😍

SoyYo · 09/08/2019 18:25

Looking fab laska (yes to the pink hair too!) I specially love the matching Jayne skirt and top on you, such an amazing print and by having the top slightly darker than the bottom it has skimming properties up to with ombré effect on the whole ensemble to boot Smile

SoyYo · 09/08/2019 18:26

Slimming properties up top (silly iPhone). Truly great combo 👌

dontcallmelen · 09/08/2019 18:41

Does anyone have the space dye v neck jumper, am a bit tempted as it’s a good price?

neveradullmoment99 · 09/08/2019 18:44

Everything looks great on you @Laska. Your dh is right. The skirt is perfect on you. Love the shirt. I have got it but its a bit big. Mine is a 12 but I still wear it. May flog it on ebay at some point when it is too big.

neveradullmoment99 · 09/08/2019 18:44

I may have to order that paradise tee actually...love the colour.

NotAnActualSheep · 09/08/2019 18:48

Hello from a verrrry soggy Scotland. Am on outfit no 3 as have got soaked through the other two. But still rather muggy and warm. Yuk. Am hoping ella is managing a bit better when camping, or it'd be a bit grim...

justi - (Hope your head has recovered from the Wine ) I must say, I'm really impressed at you going back to college and having to deal with coursework again...that sounds hard. I remember doing coursework at such an intense pace and it's pretty grim. (And I didn't have to deal with getting DC to do their own). Sympathies! Am also excited to see the fairy shoes, and your summer dresses Smile So glad you've found a sympathetic derm too, and the treatment sounds promising. I reckon you should own the facial hair, and grow a big twirly moustache that you can style like this dude.

gin - how exciting about the potential move! But yes, I know what you mean about MN rabbit holes eating time. Sounds like you've been really productive though.

never - hope you have managed to get through today OK. I know what you mean about sometimes needing to go back to sleep almost as soon as you get up. I think the weather has a lot to do with it - its been really odd here today and I've been really lethargic too. Glad you are keeping the dress and jumpsuit - I think they were probably the best of your haul, but I really liked the skirt on you too Sad . And the bag/ scarf went really well together.... Though I know what you mean - if you can't keep everything, there is no point having them for the sake of it (I need to work on the same principle...)

len - yy, sounds like a lot of work, but at least things are on the move, and they have somewhere to move to. You'll have your house back to yourself in no time Grin . Love the funky raffia sandals.

laska - love that skirt and the checked shirt too (esp with your hair)! You don't look bumpy at all. I actually think I prefer the skirt with the green top - it really brings out the colours.

My last min sale haul was a bit of a mixed bag (and quite a green bag, as it turned out....hadn't noticed that I'd been attracted to the green stuff so much!). Unfortunately the star leggings were a bit small. They physically fit onto me, but were stretched across the legs a bit too much, so you could see the white "backing" of the fabric and they looked a bit shiny. However, the cropped joggers are rather nice (though wouldn't pay full price) - just a bit different for lounging. I'm not in love with the pale grey though so may dye them too. I fancy purple. I'm going to keep the knitted hoodie as it is so soft and lovely - though it is enormous (not in a bad way) and I'm almost certainly going to catch it on something as soon as i wear it out of the house. Also the green raglan top which was £18 (I have a pale blue and wine colour and wear them lots) and the blue embroidered "lucky" tee, which is paper thin, but a really pretty colour and I like the deep scoop neckline. But I'm sending back the two "jackets" (they are cardigans really) - one in a green marl and one a lovely cobalt/black mix. I keep ordering them thinking they are going to be really useful, but the shape or something just doesn't seem to work very well on me. And they just seem oddly "formal" somehow, which doesn't really work for the rest of my wardrobe at the moment (esp as I don't need "work" clothes). Pity, as they are bargains and would be really good going into autumn.

neveradullmoment99 · 09/08/2019 21:04

Well its all in boxes to be returned. So technically I could maybe change my mind on the skirt!!!
The bag and scarf are lovely but I really don't think that I need either.

neveradullmoment99 · 09/08/2019 21:05

Love the colour of the lucky tee.

justilou1 · 10/08/2019 02:54

Thanks @Laska2Meryls! We can get Dylon here. I don’t have a washer dryer, so won’t cause any problems. I’ve been wanting to dye some sheets too, so this could be fun! I’m thinking because the border patterns are green, I need to work in a lighter green or blue shade if I can get it. Maybe blue will make it teal....? This could be fun!!! The sheets will require two lots of dye, methinks. It’s pretty expensive to buy the machine pods here ($30 each) but the dress was a bargain and I will wear it to death. I have had terrible luck with stovetop method, so not going there!!!!
Husband is currently fighting with son dong poetry analysis. It’s not lunchtime and I’m tempted to offer him wine.

Laska2Meryls · 10/08/2019 08:22

never didnt you keep any of it then?
Thanks for the pink hair compliments! I only did it yesterday. it doesn't stay such a vivid colour long as its supposed to fade in 2-10 washes usually it tones down to a nice pale pink in about a week for me them i go blonde/pink for a little longer.. (but I Iike all the transitional stages) ,but its vegan dye so not bad for your hair, and i usually do it a couple of times between cuts .. (which is about every 4/5 weeks) so its not difficult to maintain ..

neveradullmoment99 · 10/08/2019 08:36

Yes @laska. I kept the jumpsuit and the galaxy maxi. I am returning the bag, scarf and skirr( although i do love the skirt so may decide to keep) but need to return it all today cause hush are so slow with returns sometimes.

Laska2Meryls · 10/08/2019 08:58

id buy the tiers maxi skirt if it was in the sale.. never
is the one you are thinking about v the rocket midi skirt ? its nice ! what size did you get (thinks.. of ordering )

Laska2Meryls · 10/08/2019 09:01

oh yes, just scrolled back.. it is really nice.. keep it ! Do you have the matching top also ?

neveradullmoment99 · 10/08/2019 09:52

Yes, its the rocket skirt. Its really nice! Its a 12 that i have and it fits fine and even if i were to be a 10, it would still be fine👍

neveradullmoment99 · 10/08/2019 09:55

Its got really nice non bunchy elastic at the top and the hemline is pretty. It would go with rust which you would have a lot of? Its main background is dark teal. It has black too but it isn't dominant. I think it would be lovely for autum with thick tights and ankle boots. Very victoriana - which appeals to me.

neveradullmoment99 · 10/08/2019 09:55

Autumn!😡

neveradullmoment99 · 10/08/2019 09:56

Like lace up black ankle boots.

justilou1 · 10/08/2019 10:10

@Laska2Meryls - the Dylon was only available in dreadful shades of “Dusty Mauve” (which I associate with matching toilet seat covers and floor mats and associated D&V infections) and Sandy Beige - blech. I bought Rit, which I believe is not as reliable, and it’s in the machine right now. “Evening Blue” is the colour.... Finger’s crossed. Also dyeing my “Frites” tee.... just because. I love the matching skirt & top combo, btw, and think the shape suits you! It makes you appear longer. I wish we could see ourselves through other people’s eyes. I haven’t let go of my inner fat lady and can’t bear the thought of photos.

@NotAnActualSheep I am having serious doubts about the format of my course. I probably should have enrolled a half online student. That would allow me more flexibility with my family. I would only have to factor in blocks of Lab time and then go to prac. It does add six months to the course, but there would be less pressure.

Husband has gone out. Will get onto photos of latest haul shortly!

Laska2Meryls · 10/08/2019 11:11

just I found RIT didn't come up as dark as I would have liked ( i tried the plum) hopefully your dye experiment will work ( remember you can always over dye if its not quite what you want , but colour mixing rules apply ( as in paint!)

never so you are keeping it then? it is lovely , tempted , shall I give it a go?

Laska2Meryls · 10/08/2019 11:18

just can you change course format after the first year ? most places should let you .. they wouldn't want to potentially lose a good student.. 6 months extra is nothing really

Laska2Meryls · 10/08/2019 11:20

I have some lace up victorian type boots also..

hmmmmmm..

justilou1 · 10/08/2019 12:18

Sounding very Steampunk all of a sudden, @Laska! (Awesome!!!) *Or should we say Steampink?
Going to weigh up pros and cons with DH of changing course structure, and discuss with Dept Head if we think I should. Anxiety levels increasing already and it’s going to be a long semester. Sigh....
Meanwhile, I am drying the dyed dress and Frites tee and they look good! They are a soft mid-blue and I like it!!! The green is still green, but not as much contrast as I would have liked. I think if I had gone lighter, the fabric would still be transparent, and after seeing someone in the supermarket today, it’s not a look I’m planning on endorsing! 🤭
Now.... as promised... Fairy sandals! Please excuse unpedicured paws. It’s winter. I wear boots.

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justilou1 · 10/08/2019 12:34

Four of the dresses.... worst photos ever. The lighting is awful, it’s freezing and windy. I took them VERY quickly as I just jumped out of the shower and I have wet, drippy hair! I am totally leaping out of my comfort zone this summer!!! (Husband won’t be suggesting a pop of colour when he sticks his nose in my wardrobe ever again!) You can’t see the detail very well, but the pink dress is embroidered, very fine cotton. Nice, cool, casual wear. Will probably live in it. Totally unlike anything I would have ever contemplated in my life. Actually, all of these things are! The next dress is much more flattering than the photo suggests, but was blown up by a gust of wind. It has tiny, subtle blue crystals on the neckline and unsubtle blue pompoms around the bottom. The fabric on the floral strapless job reminds me of Italy. The blue Ikat pattern is picked out in teeny, tiny beads. This fabric is slightly heavier, but loosely woven cotton and I think the most flattering dress. I have a cropped navy blazer that I could wear with these to dress them up, or a denim jacket, and best of all - THEY ALL HAVE POCKETS!!! (Useful sized ones, too!)

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neveradullmoment99 · 10/08/2019 15:03

All look great @just👍 i like the pink ethnic one it the top picture. Its lovely.

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