Here we are in our 505 and Hasbeens still waiting for spring, and still shopping wisely!

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Following on from here

Surely the sun will be out by the end of this thread?

Ollie I like the quality,whether worth £40 I am not sure.
Kew do similar double layer cotton tops for £26 or something I think.
I have some White Company cardigans though,and I love them.The colours are so pure,ifyswim.I love that grey/taupe colour they do.

Carciofi, you may have more of a jeans problem than I do!
Have successfully hacked and re-hemmed (with original hem) pair of Paige for the flip flop look. Very pleased with result.
Have also painted toenails in you rock apulco red from OPI.
Feel quite springlike.

GW I like that navy white dress. I am liking all the navy white stuff and it's tempting .. but I just don't think it's me

I did buy a navy * white stripe DKNY top at Bicester the other day. With new jeans and red wedges, dh said I looked 'very French' and then humphed when I told him that the correct terminology is "breton'

why are my &s coming out as *s????

oh I love this!!!

Afternoon everyone...at work so have had to miss checking up (and only time to check a few links but will do a proper catch up later) - but thanks for being so forgiving after yesterday drama queen episode and yes notyummy it does help to hear it's not just me!!

Carciofi love the red blazer - in fact when I get my cards back...

Libras - I got that tam tam jumper too. It'll be interesting to see what you think of it. It's a lovely colour but on me the style is a bit blah!! I kept it so I guess that says something...but it's not something I long to wear iyswim! I hope it's better on you.

Georgina love the tunic

Blossoming - can't get the DVF link to work...will try later.

Better go do some work.

Oooo, the fendi Peekaboo on the front page of the net-porter guide is my dream bag. I would have to sell one of the dc to afford it though.

I just bought this stripey tee from etsy. She makes them to order, will report back when it arrives.

Has anyone seen a nice cream/sand coloured spring coat, I have a yearning for one. Lots of khaki around but not so keen. Also would prefer single breasted to a double breasted trench.

Helles so glad you found your wallet, I lost my Mont Blanc fountain pen I got for my 21st, still get a little twinge every time I think about it. Not that I used it much, always ended up with inky fingers!

Verity you would have to sell the DC anyway, one look at that bag and they wouldn't be able to resist putting their sticky fingers all over it. Or are yours old enough to know better?

Verity - have you looked at the ones on Uniqlo? Some nice single breasted ones on there in cream/beige?here

sorry ladies, me and the shoes again

I have these in tan from 2 years ago. I don't need another cloggy wooden heel for SS10 do I?

VB I like that tee, great that she makes to order!

also VB not being funny but wouldn't M&S do a coat/ mac?

I have not been keeping up with this as was preparing for a job interview yesterday for a job I clearly haven't got, as they always let their 1st choice know within 24 hours. I am on unpaid leave from a major international concern since moving with dh's job 6 months ago. Fine that they want to choose someone else, but this is the 3rd suitable, vacancy that I've applied for now, and there's something almost offensive about getting passed over. I'm sure there are lots of bright people around, but I've got 16 years of great and relevant experience, and annual appraisals that all say I'm bloody marvellous. I have an oxbridge degree, a finance masters, I've never got less than an A for anything in my whole life, I have an IQ of 146 fgs! I took my O levels when I was 14, I speak 5 languages fluently including mandarin, and can get by in another 3 or 4. I don't look weird - I used to be a model when I was doing those O-levels. I can express myself - I used to string for the economist. I'm not strange - I have lots of friends, a husband, 3 well-adjusted children, a well-trained dog .

Excuse my language but I'm f**cking furious, and I think they're all so brainwashed with stupid management lingo that they just can't see the wood for the trees. I mean, assuming all the above was true (it is, honestly), wouldn't you just think I was an asset to the organisation and stick me back in somewhere rather than holding an interview and then hmming and hahing about 'perhaps her answer about strategic review processes could have been more convincing' or whatever codswallop they've been saying to each other, while patting themselves on their hideous high-street-draylon-suit-clad backs, about their 'rigorous processes' and 'highest calibre personnel'.

Rant over. I'm mostly pissed off as was looking forward to buying myself new Choos, Anglomania suits, and a holiday in the Maldives, with my new-found salary .

Not to mention the fact that my lovely Armani suit, calf-length shearling Joseph coat and red suede Tods were clearly so far above their style radar that I might as well have been in outer space.

I am actually all red and snarly now, like this:

Romanarama - rant completely justified. I have been furious following many interviews too. You're too good for them on all counts, and the next job will be yours for sure, and probably with better dressed people.

Here's my link to the dvf dress again.
I have held up my colour swatches to the pc screen and think I'm onto a winner.
Having said that I linked this dress before, and I think, if that is royal blue, it's also one of mine. Will see them in the flesh come saturday and will report back.

Romanarama, it is their loss. I have had many a rant after interviews.

I am also irritated but it is no big deal really. Gap wouldn't let me return a pair of jeans with a hole in them that I bought for DD, didn't notice before I bought them or of course I would have chosen another pair. They only cost £13 but still!

Blossoming, yes, I am a jeans addict. I had to itemize my clothes for the moving company when we were relocating from the US, it was embarassing and DH was when he saw how many pairs of jeans I had.

LTEC, can't open the links.

Ollie, I think the White Co are pretty good quality and they have 15/20% discounts at the moment.

"I have not been keeping up with this as was preparing for a job interview yesterday for a job I clearly haven't got, as they always let their 1st choice know within 24 hours. I am on unpaid leave from a major international concern since moving with dh's job 6 months ago. Fine that they want to choose someone else, but this is the 3rd suitable, vacancy that I've applied for now, and there's something almost offensive about getting passed over. I'm sure there are lots of bright people around, but I've got 16 years of great and relevant experience, and annual appraisals that all say I'm bloody marvellous. I have an oxbridge degree, a finance masters, I've never got less than an A for anything in my whole life, I have an IQ of 146 fgs! I took my O levels when I was 14, I speak 5 languages fluently including mandarin, and can get by in another 3 or 4. I don't look weird - I used to be a model when I was doing those O-levels. I can express myself - I used to string for the economist. I'm not strange - I have lots of friends, a husband, 3 well-adjusted children, a well-trained dog"

erm, no offense but do you think you might come across as a little intimidating....

does this work carciofi?

those are the shoes. The other was just a cute but unnecessary bag from NaP - a see by chloe Toucan print.

Roman how annoying. I used to hate interviews.

Ha! Libras. I am a weeny nothing compared to the egos of the morons on the other side of the table...

Really - serious egos. And I didn't say all that, but they did have my CV in front of them.

Anyhow, off to bath the kids and then will get back to the serious business of choosing dresses.

romanarama - and breatttthhhhheeee.

It's the hardest thing in the world, but don't take it personally. Tomorrow, try ringing them up for some constructive feedback on why you were not successful. If they can't or won't give it to you then they are bunch of wankers and you wouldn;t have been happy there anyway! If they do - then you have useful points for your next application.

I have had quite a few jobs (and consequently interviews/selection centres) and I know how frustrating it can be.

Ah I didn't mean your ego was big Roman and the fact their egos are big will mean they are even more afraid of a strong, intelligent (well-dressed) woman.

LTEC, I like them and a good price too.

no no carci I mean I already have them from 08 in tan ... so can't really justify a cloggy wooden shoe purchase for '10 .. can I?? Can I??

Roman - how frustrating but interviews are always good practice and the job would probably have been very dull .

LTEC - I like those sandals and wouldn't buy any more clog type ones if I were you.

Esher - walked past Russell & Bromley today and they had some gorgeous clogs in the window which were £85 - I think they'd be just your cup of tea.

Right, I like this bag but not in black. Am hoping they get it in some other colours for summer.

I also like this cream dress and this purple one.

Blossoming - I'm not able to see your links??

Carciofi - thanks for the info on revolve but I really must not buy any more jeans.

I do love this thread - am making a lot more effort with my clothes and was told yesterday and today by different people that I looked much younger. Think its because I've come out of the boden/mumsy/wilderness years.

I want to be a freelance journalist instead. I want to be LTEC

Sigh I mean wouldn't it be nice if this thread was your job????

Has anyone bought any Sonia Rykiel for H&M? A friend of mine here was raving about it the other day but I haven't had a chance to go. I haven't thought much of their other designer collaborations particularly - haven't bought anything anyway.

Well, black makes them different, right?