MM - I quite like those chinos you linked to but they are really chino jeggings aren't they? - cheggings I suppose. I know there has been quite a lot of talk about whether jeggings will be acceptable come spring sans boots - I actually say yes to jeggings and sandals as I only have black denim jeggings which look like black skinnies/cigarette pants and I would put your cheggings in same category - basically just "more- comfy- than- skinnies" skinnies to be worn with long tops.
MrsJ - I like that coast dress. A lot. Don't like the fcuk one though.
Tracey - that is actually a touch too military, even for me . On the sujet of spring jackets - did you get a copy of EL this morning? There is a Phase 8 denim coloured/wool boucle jacket on page 73 that i think could be a contender - it's not on their website yet so can't link. Going off the slouchy boyf idea now as don't think i am tall enough/have enough shoulders to carry it off. I just look like someone wearing their dad's old suit jacket.
Georgina - have a lovely time out tonight.
Am not keen on any of those sandals - if you need them soon, maybe try Next as they already have full S/S range.
I can't see the whistles dress you linked to (stoopid whistles site again) but there are a few dresses I like on there. Was thinking about a tribal-ish print dress for hols at Easter.
Choo - yes, am ex-city. Used to work in and around Bank, then Canary Wharf. Now am just corporate widow as DH spends most of his waking (and sleeping ) hours at work. Gave up work 6 years ago though so feels like another lifetime.......DH likes Gaucho too
Carciofi - I am deffo planning on rocking the rats on the school run etc . Not sure about gymboree as only thing I would avoid is too much kneeling etc in them as material is quite fine and might wear/go bobbly quite easily? Apparently they wash fine in a (knotted) pillowcase. Maybe save them for seeing the HV's at babyclinic