Thanks so much for your encouraging words; they mean a lot. I think I was disappointed because they're not the colours I'm instinctively drawn to, eg I love that Chloe dress with the blues and pinks that's been linked to a few times, and it's sad to have it confirmed that it wouldn't suit me. But... I am now back from a day shopping in Norwich with my mum (a "summer" who gets to wear all those pretty colours...) but I think I found my inner Sarah Jessica Parker and have come home with bagfulls of goodies! Most stuff was from Zara so I don't think I can link, but basically khaki shorts, nude bubble skirt, brown cami, beige faux-leather short sleeved jacket, khaki tee with gold studs over the shoulder and coral tee.
From H&M some khaki 3/4 cargo pants (very flattering fit), another cami and some slightly odd (but I'm hoping useful) jersey cropped khaki trousers.
Had never come across Max Studio before, but this dress is amazing; I got the dark brown. And this in pink is cute as anything, and i hope I'll be brave enough to wear it on the school run.
Shoes were a big disappointment; am wondering whether to go for toast Alexas, but I also remember talk on here of some gold glads from R&B - is that right?
That saffron colour is nice carciofi, and would work well with all the khaki I bought!
Definitely get colours done roman; it was great to have a focus for the shopping, and to know that everything I bought will mix and match. But, if you're anything like me, be prepared for it to be quite emotional! Even friends who have been delighted to be the season they hoped for found it emotional, although ultimately fab!
DS2 had spots like you describe a few weeks back tracey. They faded overnight.
Glad you had a good holiday fritzi.