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[geminisnake]

Bee's Boots
I like the colour of the second pair but prefer the style of the first ones, sorry Bee! I'd buy the second if I had to choose between the two.

I am miffed because I really wanted to buy this but it was too big I have looked and looked and can't find one my size
http://www.rowfers.co.uk/mm5/mercha...OS&Product_Code=dress0052&Category_Code=bunny

I bought these but am waiting on them arriving. I don't understand why I am different sizes in the same make of shoe. My cherrys are a 4 but I need a 5 in these
http://www.schuh.co.uk/womens-green-irregular-choice-magic-mushroom-flat/1300454020/

 

[Biddlybee]

Cheers missus. The first are like the ones I have now (but in tan). The second are the same colour as my taller boots. I'm still torn.

There's a small one of those dresses on ebay, but I can't do links from my phone.

 

[geminisnake]

I can't find it(checked 82 dresses). Could only find it in large If you find it again could you pm me the link please?

I'll maybe try again tomorrow.
I've also found an XS but I'm worried that might be too small! Argh!!

 

[moose]

Bee's Boots
I like the colour of the second pair but prefer the style of the first ones, sorry Bee! I'd buy the second if I had to choose between the two.

Me too, and get some darker polish on them.

 

[Biddlybee]

Hmm, I was leaning towards the first. Going to have another look on big screen today, and read reviews

gemini... i still can't copy the link, but this is the ebay item number 160430799169
I think it's the same dress

 

[Red Cat]

I ordered this last night - been after one for ages and it's always out of stock, especially since they were featured in Vogue. Anyway, I got the last one and it should arrive tomorrow.

Lovely! I had my eye on another of theirs which is still out of stock. I have no money atm so I'm not too distressed. Maybe Blagsta can buy me one for my birthday in July

 

[Ms T]

Lovely! I had my eye on another of theirs which is still out of stock. I have no money atm so I'm not too distressed. Maybe Blagsta can buy me one for my birthday in July

You basically have to put your name down to get an e-mail as soon as they come back in stock, and buy straight away. I've waited for about six months!

 

[Biddlybee]

Hmm, I was leaning towards the first. Going to have another look on big screen today, and read reviews

Argh.. they only have size 3 in the CAT ones, or else they're £80-£90 on other sites!

Found these two that are around £50... what are oxygen like in terms of quality? Never heard of em

or these, which they say are dusty brown, look grey to me...

 

[Red Cat]

You basically have to put your name down to get an e-mail as soon as they come back in stock, and buy straight away. I've waited for about six months!

I did get my name down and they did email me but I'm not sure now if it was a back-in-stock email or a back- in-stock-soon-we-hope email. Will check.

 

[RubyToogood]

I really need a jacket and failed to find what I wanted in the shops. Everything seems to have 3/4 or rolled up sleeves, and/or is really thin and unlined, and/or is a mac, which is not a thing I've ever imagined myself in. I did come back and order this from M&S which I quite liked in the shop but they didn't have my size in stock: http://www.marksandspencer.com/Per-...0&sr=1-31&mnSBrand=core&rh=n:43109030,p_91:22

I'm not totally convinced it's me though. I think what I would really like is something like a tailored velvet jacket, like the one I have which is now too big for me. These apparently do not exist.

I also came back and ordered these, because again the shop didn't have my size in: http://www.clarks.co.uk/find/keyword-is-teal/product-is-20340026

Shoes are going back as don't quite fit. The mac is going back as it's just not that nice on. Have ordered another jacket from Simply Be (in black): http://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/prod...n?pdLpUid=MK687&pdBoUid=1985#colour:185,size:

Meanwhile bought another dress (stop!) which is lovely but annoyingly looks wrong with every cardigan I own: http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webap...ategory_rn=112030&productId=1621235&langId=-1

 

[Boppity]

Meanwhile bought another dress (stop!) which is lovely but annoyingly looks wrong with every cardigan I own: http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webap...ategory_rn=112030&productId=1621235&langId=-1

Well then, there's just nothing for it. You simply must buy a new cardigan.

 

[innit]

Well then, there's just nothing for it. You simply must buy a new cardigan.

Yes!

Or knit one

I really like that dress btw Ruby. Shame about the shoes, what a fab colour.

I bought some benefit make up yesterday, I hate spending money on make up when I could be spending it on clothes but it was very long overdue.

 

[RubyToogood]

Yuss, I thought I could knit a little cardigan. Not sure what it is about it that makes all cardigans look wrong though, and what style would work with it.

I've got enough pale blue silky wool to do this, but would it look right? http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=119&d_id=27&lang=en

 

[innit]

Would the two necklines work together? It's a bit hard to tell from that pic of the dress. Lovely pattern though.

 

[Cribynkle]

I have been on a spree and bought this:

this:

and this

 

[invisibleplanet]

Swimsuit and beach kaftan - for a summer holiday with sun (from M&S)!

 

[Biddlybee]

Meanwhile bought another dress (stop!) which is lovely but annoyingly looks wrong with every cardigan I own: http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webap...ategory_rn=112030&productId=1621235&langId=-1

Lovely dress Rubes, but not sure about the bolero for that dress.

You might not need a cardy in summer

Oh was thinking about you velvet jacket... maybe a vintage shop like Rokit?

 

[RubyToogood]

Nah, vintage stuff over a size 16 hardly exists.

 

[wtfftw]

I bought sunglasses.
I was trying to buy bras but I can never find any. Why do all larger bras (only a bloody 38E though) have underwire coming up high in the middle? I don't like feeling jabbed (but i do spend most time sitting scrunched up - probably be fine if I stood more or sat straight). /rant

 

[geminisnake]

Have you tried La Senza drag0n? I know my daughter buys a lot of their stuff and she's quite busty.

 

[invisibleplanet]

I bought sunglasses.
I was trying to buy bras but I can never find any. Why do all larger bras (only a bloody 38E though) have underwire coming up high in the middle? I don't like feeling jabbed (but i do spend most time sitting scrunched up - probably be fine if I stood more or sat straight). /rant

That's a very good point! I'm 32 DD/E and am fed up of being jabbed in the armpit by wires that are too long. When was a smaller cupsize, the wires stopped at the edge of my breast - these larger bras have a wire that goes up into the armpit! Plus even on the smallest strap size, the bra straps are too long.

 

[moose]

Found these two that are around £50... what are oxygen like in terms of quality? Never heard of em

Well my new boots that you admired on the previous page are Oxygen, and the quality is pretty good, but the sizing seems a little off. Every pair of boots and shoes I own are 39, and fit fine, but my new boots are toe-pinchingly tight. And because I got them off ebay, rather than James and James, I can't change them. I'm hoping they stretch a bit.

 

[idioteque]

This dress ... I love it

That's a really nice dress

Swimsuit and beach kaftan - for a summer holiday with sun (from M&S)!

Ooooh and I've been looking for a kaftan more like that than the baggy shapeless ones for a while now, I might wander in and have a look at it for myself

 

[feyr]

not again??

No?

no no no no no!!!!!! i have just lost a stupid amount of weight due to stress/breastfeeding/forgeting to eat topped off with a particularly violent tummy bug. have gone from an already too skinny 6-8 to a 4. the jeans were a size 8 because that was the smallest tall size i could find but they are way too big. the tunic is a 6, so hopefully a few pies will make it look better

That's a very good point! I'm 32 DD/E and am fed up of being jabbed in the armpit by wires that are too long. When was a smaller cupsize, the wires stopped at the edge of my breast - these larger bras have a wire that goes up into the armpit! Plus even on the smallest strap size, the bra straps are too long.

i keep finding this too

 

[Biddlybee]

Less forgetting, and get them pies down you missy!

Well my new boots that you admired on the previous page are Oxygen, and the quality is pretty good, but the sizing seems a little off. Every pair of boots and shoes I own are 39, and fit fine, but my new boots are toe-pinchingly tight. And because I got them off ebay, rather than James and James, I can't change them. I'm hoping they stretch a bit.

And yet more decisions I was leaning towards the grey wranglers. But tight might suit me, by feet are really narrow. Though I vary from 4-5. Hmm maybe I should order both then pick a pair

 

[moose]

They're not narrow, they're short. I should have got them in 40.

 

[Biddlybee]

Ah, ok

 

[Scarlette]

Went into M&S to buy some tights and came out with these 2 - like I NEED another LBD
The first one is flippin' gorgeous on me (even if I do say so myself) despite me being several sizes larger hmm than the model and the second one was almost as good - so cheap I had to have it (even tho I am broker than a broke thing)

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Bead...page=&node=331125031&sr=1-5&mnSBrand=core&rh=

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Roun...page=&node=331125031&sr=1-7&mnSBrand=core&rh=

I copied you, Felix, and bought the first dress with beaded shoulders. I love it. Plus, had the excitement of taking two into the changing room and the small er one fitting best. Yay!

Had a massive splurge today, due to feeling like my wardrobe is stale. Bought said dress and some tan peep-toed high heeled shoes also from M&S, not on website though, which are actually from their Footglove range which I always thought was v frumpy, but they are lovely. Really good for work.

Also, a white t-shirt which is kind of loose with a scoop neck from H&M.
Also a white baggy vest trimmed with ribbon from Oasis.
Also a navy pleated skirt from Primark (to wear with the white t-shirt, and pearls, to work).
Also a couple of nude vest top from Primark to go under the white t-shirt at work as it is a bit see-through.
Also some nude coloured mary-jane shoes with mid-heel and ruffle at the front, also from Primark, to wear to work with nude tights until it is warm enough for no tights and therefore the peep-toes. They were very cheap.

Phew. I am a bit excited about purchases and a bit ashamed!

But mostly excited.

 

[Fictionist]

Adidas Marathon 80s

The coolest re-issue in months.

 

[RubyToogood]

Shoes are going back as don't quite fit. The mac is going back as it's just not that nice on. Have ordered another jacket from Simply Be (in black): http://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/prod...n?pdLpUid=MK687&pdBoUid=1985#colour:185,size:

Am having terrible coat indecision again, as in autumn. The black military number arrived. It's ok, not bad, would be a useful sort of thing. Is a bit tight across the hips but I could move the buttons a bit, which wouldn't be hard as half of them are falling off already.

But meanwhile am flirting with this: http://www.marksandspencer.com/Per-...037GM64W?ie=UTF8&mnSBrand=core&_encoding=UTF8

Feel free to say "Rubes, what the hell are you thinking? It's an atrocity."