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Moondog sends out an SOS for your love (well ok then...your sartorial assistance). Wot shoes with this dress???

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moondog · 03/12/2007 20:32

A little number I picked up today

Have a pair of very high sued oyster coloured shoes to go with it.Couldn't find anything else. Must be close toed (need to wear tights stockings. Birthmark down my leg.) I hate kitten heeled jobbies.

Anyone????

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CountessDracula · 03/12/2007 20:34

ooh hang on
I saw fab ones in Office the ohter day that would be ideal

ProjectIcarus · 03/12/2007 20:35

are you thinking bare leg look tights or black opaques?

CountessDracula · 03/12/2007 20:36

these (Not the ones am still looking)

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moondog · 03/12/2007 20:36

Round these parts, its Next,Matalan or M=S.
I accidentally nearly tried on a Footglove velvet number (in wider fitting.Stumbled onto dispaly in panic.)

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CountessDracula · 03/12/2007 20:37

these were the ones But they were sized badly for me, 40 too small and 41 huge

CountessDracula · 03/12/2007 20:37

god they would be perfect
have put side by side

Order online!

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moondog · 03/12/2007 20:37

Am thinking champagne coloured stockings.Have bought in fact with whole upholstering scedaddle. Dh will go bonkers!!!

I know it's 'with it' but i aint buying the whole opaque tights look with evening stuff.
Looks vile.

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oliveoil · 03/12/2007 20:39

I love these

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moondog · 03/12/2007 20:39

OH THEY ARE BOTH lovely CD.
Thank you.
Will enjoy looking.

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HeyThereNappiesGalore · 03/12/2007 20:39

liking both CDs suggestions

CountessDracula · 03/12/2007 20:40

I really want them

The second ones that is

bloody feet

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moondog · 03/12/2007 20:40

Also v nice OO.
They didn't have those in Llandudno M + S.
Nowt but wall to wall foot glove and beige fleeces.

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CountessDracula · 03/12/2007 20:41

maybe i could have foot surgery

How's life moondog?

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moondog · 03/12/2007 20:42

Actually I have a pair v similar to your first link CD from New Look.
£25 and I have never been more complimented on a pair of shoes.
Is that second pair a little more smart office wear d'you think?

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moondog · 03/12/2007 20:44

V good thank you CD
(apart from the fact that the shower is blocked and kids flooded entire bathroom while I was twirling about in my new get up. Cue lots of foul language and me hurling nearly every bloody towel on that shelf onto the floor.

Dh's company didn't get the contract in Turkmenistan so unless he gets another job pdq, he wil lbe a house husband for a while.

How is your family and your lovely abode?

NB Is a size 6 a 39???

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Swedes2Turnips1 · 03/12/2007 20:45

These www.shoestudio.com/fcp-prod/Bertie/Shoes/1273/ALISHA/ They come in black and pewter.

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moondog · 03/12/2007 20:46

Ooh dunno Turnip.
A bit ....clumpy??????
(But thank you)

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moondog · 03/12/2007 20:57

CD,have ordered a pair as per your first link.
Thank you all.
Very grateful.

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Swedes2Turnips1 · 03/12/2007 20:59

I am just thinking of your osteopath bill a few years down the line .

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moondog · 03/12/2007 21:04

Am usually v sensible middle aged matron.
One night of wanton thrills on hells can't hurt surely????

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MrsBadger · 03/12/2007 21:17

moony

get nude stockings with ivory/champagne tops thus or holdups thus or thus

pale stokcings rarely flattering to legs

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moondog · 03/12/2007 22:15

Yes tis true.
Something sausage like about them.
Whaddya reckon to a very pale grey then Badger?

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