What would you wear ...wise & avid girls?

[blossoming]

In reference to a question by ltec the other day.

I have found a maxi! this one.But I got it instore in black. Being a short arse, the bottom of the bandeau section actually sits on my waist. The fabric below is not so voluminous and it just skims over my hips. I think its very nice on.

I'm wondering if any animal print lovers have spotted these? What about for the rocker outfit? I wish I had a fancy dress do I could buy them for!

Romanarama do you not have to go off for a week's induction for your new job? A team building exercise or something? I'm not surprised you are struggling, no matter how nice she is, 3 weeks is a hell of an imposition. You must practice taking long deep breaths and muttering to yourself, "This too, will pass." Hth!

This dandelion one is in my colours.

Roma - I can only just imagine how stressed you must be. I do love my MIL, but I couldn't endure three weeks. Does she have any interests? Could you drop her of at a gallery/museum and pick her up a few hours later? Maybe she would love to make herself useful around the house? I know it sounds odd, but my mum is happiest when she can "help" me with something (ironing, preparing dinner, gardening...). At first I felt uncomfortable but now I just let her get on with it. With both my MIL and mum I find conversation esp. after DD is in bed and DH still in the office is sometimes difficult and I have a collection of suitable DVDs to watch with them. DH's parents get very tired after a bottle of Guinness. So we make sure our fridge is always stocked, whenever they visit

I always think it's very irresponsible of house guests not to bring their own entertainment with them. I mean books, knitting, sewing, letters to write..

hello. Too hungover to catch up! But I will later. I'm back from my Manchester MN meet up. FAB...gorgeous ladies. And I think I got my outfits right (which would never have happened before this thread). Thanks to those who warned me Manchester is glam. I did end up wearing my stripey anglomania dress and it was good (I hope).

The Dukan is still working. I got lots of comments about how slim I was...which really wasn't the case 2 weeks ago. It's really weird for me to be closer to my normal size, so quickly.

off to soothe my aching head with a little Jack Bauer.

I'm a little worried my NAP info was incorrect ...there is not even the tiniest hint on the website of an impending sale t/m is there? WEird. Maybe it was a dud tip off (it was one of the personal nap shoppers that I was asking advice from). Oh well!

Roman, three weeks is a long time to have anyone stay. 3 days is enough, I think!

Glad you had a nice holiday, Fritzi, and that you had some time with DH.

Blossoming, we went to a local Italian restaurant and then to a bar, I'm feeling it today!

Like the dress, Kristina.

What do you think of this bag?

oh - and does anyone know where I can get this at a 90% discount? Somehow I don't think it'll find it's way into the sale!

Hells - glad you had a good time!

Romana - I think for your sanity you need to get out and about without mil - can you event root canal surgery or something. Or take to your bed with a migraine perhaps?

Tracey - everyone was mentioning how they would have loved to meet you. You are our favourite style icon on that thread!

Hells - thats lovely of them but honestly I fear I would be a big disappointment .

That Burberry skirt is gorgeous.

no no no! You would not be a disappointment. I have no doubt.

carciofi and hells - Glad to hear you both had great nights out. Hope your hangovers will soon get better.

The football match has been on for 10 minutes and I am bored already. I'll make the most of it and check out all the lovely stuff you linked to.

Carciofi - For me the bag would be too formal and I don't really like grain leather. But that is just my personal taste.

blossoming - I almost can't tear myself away from the L&L website. The dandelion scarf is beautiful. I wish I knew what my colours are. Is there a book/website where you can find out or do you need a RL consultant? Think I'm "autumn" but also love (and hopefully suit) hot pink

Cain - I love the maxi! Seems good value for money. Unfortunately no Tesco here. I ordered this from the White Company but have to wait for delivery until beginning of July.

Fantastic skirt, hells! Investment piece?

Not sure about that bag either carciofi, sorry.

Cain, can you link to that online colour thing you did for fritzi?

Oh Roma - I do sympathise. My MIL is lovely (and not toxic like some I have read about on MN) but I absolutely could not be with her for that length of time. At least mine, like Fritzi's, will make herself useful in the garden or by cleaning. I agree with Cain and think you need to have an induction period before you start .

Love the dress Cain BTW.

You see ABO, told you there'd be loads in your colours .

Really feel for you Roma.

I am really seething tonight. Just been told by dp that we are sharing a f*&king apartment with his parents in Spain for an entire week. One bathroom, one living room. His sister for 3 days. I feel sick.

Ooooh MM - I would not be happy - one bathroom between 5 adults - oh dear.

Is there a nearby hotel you and DD could check into?

Oh wow Hells - love that skirt.

I think I must be the only one on this thread who's enjoying the footie . Off to watch it now.

It's crazy. I really bought into the idea that we'd do whatever we needed to keep his parents happy as they've invested so much in this holiday and I expect dp's sister and family will have burst their bubble in the two weeks they are there together so thought we'd go all super positive and determined to "have fun". That's when I thought we were in an apartment next door like we'd discussed months ago. Apparently not. I already feel suffocated.

I am an avid fan too Bunjies - why I've not been on here all weekend.

Oh god - have just realised we've forgotten to do ds1's homework. DS says its because we were too busy tidying the playroom - can you imagine if he says that at school - they'll think he's a child slave.

I will have to do some grovelling to his teacher tomorrow.

Oh and weaning off bf not going well - Bea just won't take a bottle - its going to be an epic battle of wills next week .

Cain - love that dress!

MM - that's cr&p - but does your dp know how you feel? I only say this as someone who gets on really well with their parents and who sometimes forgets that dh doesn't feel as relaxed in their space as me iyswim.
Is it a financial issue or did he simply not think?
Surely it makes more sense for dp's sis to double up with them for 3 days and for you to have your own apartment - would it be too late to book one now?
Maybe make up some excuse about dd not being a great sleeper or something and so you'd prefer a quieter apartment where you don't have to worry about disturbing them?

Thanks Esher. They've saved for ages to pay for this holiday and it's a bit difficult. We're very careful not to splash the cash (our financial situations are very different) and mil is so sensitive she'd see it as a major problem. Sil is the moaniest person I have ever met and her 2 kids and dh are there for 2 weeks before we arrive so will be firmly established in their apartment. Floated the idea to dp that we could try and ask to keep it on after they leave but it'd be a big thing for mil. I think I've just got to go with it and bear it. It'll make them happy. They're nice people.

Roman Goodness I feel for you. 3 weeks is a heck of a long time.

MM Can you change the holiday arrangements?

We have had a lovely weekend - the first proper one with dh being here since February. Good food, wine, local fair, bike rides - just lovely.

I now know I have been doing a little too much shopping lately - dh has commented on Friday (pretty dress), Saturday (like those shoes) and Sunday (nice trousers).

Hells That skirt is divine. Love the waist.

MM - That is really bad! Can you rearrange your booking and have separate flats like Esher suggested? We once shared a villa in Provence with another couple and their 2 DCs (we didn't have children at the time). There were 2 bathrooms but only one toilet (they didn't tell us before). They were potty training their DD by "parking" her on the toilet with snacks, books and other entertainment for others on end. We made our excuses and left 2 days early.