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Michellenman · 21-11-2015 11:41PM

Michellenman wrote: »

Right, attempt no. 2 at Christmas party dress let's hope this one turns out nicer when it's on

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This arrived and is gorgeous

It's darker than the pics, more of a true red than the orangey tinge it has in the pics. I'm 5' 0 so even with my heels I'll need to get 2/3 inches off it. Going to get it taken up so that's floor length on me rather than ankle grazing as in the pic.

As an aside, the zip it very stiff. When I have someone to help it's no problem but I cant zip it up alone. Any tips on what can help this? I won't have any help on the night unfortunately! It's like it gets stuck where the skirt seam meets the bodice seam. It's fits well and isn't tight, it's just getting the zip over the seam by myself that I'm struggling with! Thanks in advance

mynameis905 · 21-11-2015 11:48PM

Pencil lead will loosen up a stiff zip.

22-11-2015 12:18AM

Vaseline along the zip maybe? Unreal dress btw

Aisling(",) · 22-11-2015 05:42PM

http://www.missselfridge.com/en/msuk/product/petites-299051/view-all-299081/petite-playsuits-jumpsuits-3427260/petites-pink-shimmer-playsuit-4770295?bi=0&ps=40

Picked up this playsuit for my christmas party.I saw it across the shop and made a beeline to it.Then I saw it was petites and my heart dropped so off I went disheartedned then walking back by the shop later I decided I'd at least try it on just so it'd be put out of my mind and it fit grand.So happy.Now to lash one some serious amount of tan and pick up some nude sandals.Going to wear it for New Years too!

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Picked up these three bits in Newlook aswell.

RhubarbCrumble · 22-11-2015 11:43PM

StripedBoxers wrote: »

River Island Wrap Dress

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Lovely dress. Do you have a link for it by any chance? I can't see it on the site.

StripedBoxers · 23-11-2015 12:15AM

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

Lovely dress. Do you have a link for it by any chance? I can't see it on the site.

Thank you, unfortunately it is very old stock and I bought mine on eBay. There are a good few of them on eBay at the minute.

The style name of the dress I bought is the "Slinky wrap dress", it comes in various colours red, black, oxblood, khaki and possibly more.

Smile111 · 23-11-2015 08:04PM

Gorgeous on ::)

Spread the love · 23-11-2015 09:02PM

Got this for my friend's wedding. It's even more gorgeous in the flesh

http://www.theprettydresscompany.com/fashion/Suki-in-Madrid-Rose.html

Alicat · 28-11-2015 02:39PM

Jenny Packham in Debenhams, half price! Was €210 and I got it for €105

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Kintarō Hattori · 01-12-2015 12:51PM

http://www.superdry.com/mens/jackets/details/44050/bridge-twill-coat

Got this about 2 weeks ago in TK Maxx for about €75. The website doesn't really do it any favours as it's quite smart in the flesh.

Kintarō Hattori · 01-12-2015 12:57PM

http://www.regatta.com/andram-parka-jacket-navy.html

Got this for the cold cold days to come. Also in TK Maxx for €90.

08-12-2015 10:07PM

Ordered a new pair of shoes today, won't wear them until Spring...

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Have a very very similar pair in blue that I got 3 Spring/Summers out of

barleybooley · 10-12-2015 01:57PM

Bought these from Yoshi for my friend for Christmas. £52.50 in total (around €75) after 10% first time customer discount.

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XxMCRxBabyxX · 10-12-2015 11:54PM

Fell in love with this skirt on Dorothy Perkins after seeing it in Glamour magazine and got two tops to go with it.

€22

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€16

Bored_lad · 11-12-2015 09:52PM

Ordered a Goyard Saint Sulprice today. You have to order them directly from their shop in Paris over the phone or email as they don't sell online but it was far easier that I thought. It should be here Tuesday. I got it in red it was that or navy but I think red will age better. I couldn't find any good pictures but it just like this is red.

dudara · 13-12-2015 06:36PM

Was in the US recently for work, so of course I went shopping. Bought lots of standard worky stuff as well as a few nice bits

Love Moschino brown leather gloves, $80 in Century 21

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A pair of Kate Spade purple patent leather ballerina style flats for $35 in Saks Off Fifth Avenue. The photo doesn't do them justice, as they're actually quite structured

This adorable Tommy Hilfiger fox jumper - thin yet cosy. $40 approx in Macy's

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Under Armour training shoes, appox $50 in the outlets on Black Friday.

Kintarō Hattori · 14-12-2015 05:29PM

http://www.regatta.com/breakbar-t-shirt-blue-seal-grey.html

I needed some new t-shirts so went for something a little different from the traditional cotton t-shirt.

http://www.regatta.com/maverik-ii-polo-shirt-magma-orange.html

http://www.regatta.com/crossfell-ii-zip-off-trousers-3.html

While at it I picked up some trousers suitable for the bad weather.

CathyMoran · 19-12-2015 11:33AM

Warm padded petite camel coat from Wallis - I got it reduced to 70Eur, love it.

mynameis905 · 20-12-2015 03:14AM

Ordered quite a lot of stuff over the past few days, now to wait for them to arrive and decide what I'm going to keep.

Sports jacket in sea-green pennine tweed, ctshirts.co.uk

Two Timberland blazers, one in beige and one in forest green. timberland.eu

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Ordered a few of these merino wool jumpers in light grey, teal blue, pine green and navy at the start of autumn and have been getting great wear out of them. ctshirts.co.uk

Ciarrai76 · 20-12-2015 09:56PM

I haven't bought clothes in ages, mainly because I'm 3 months pregnant and afraid to buy anything as maternity is too big and I'll be too fat for regular clothes! I picked up these slim leg Roxy jogging bottoms in TK Maxx today, for only €12.99! At least I can wear these for a while! Will be making my way to Topshop maternity section after Christmas for a few pairs of jeans!

heathersissy79 · 21-12-2015 08:00AM

I bought this dress in Enable Ireland charity shop on George's St. It's size 8 so is nice and figure hugging. I'll wear it with a petticoat to flare out the skirt. It will look fab with my red 5 inch patent high heel pumps. I'll probably wear sheer nude pantyhose. For this look I think I'll go blonde with either a red alice hairband or a big red bow in my hair!

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Ciarrai76 · 21-12-2015 10:31PM

I got an early Christmas pressie today! I had to go get them myself, but they are from my husband! They are Puma Carson Knit runner and I got them in DV8.

The Cool · 21-12-2015 10:41PM

Got these for Christmas from the boyfriend, from Schuh.

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Ciarrai76 · 21-12-2015 10:44PM

The Cool wrote: »

Got these for Christmas from the boyfriend, from Schuh.

lovely colour! I resurrected my white & navy ones of those this summer! I must have bought mine in 2006 and they seem to be all the fashion again!

The Cool · 22-12-2015 12:03PM

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

lovely colour! I resurrected my white & navy ones of those this summer! I must have bought mine in 2006 and they seem to be all the fashion again!

Yes! I wanted a pair when I was 15 but my mum wouldn't buy them for me. Only had to wait 12 years :pac:

Kintarō Hattori · 23-12-2015 02:05PM

http://ie.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-tundra-waterproof-mens-walking-shoes-183462?colcode=18346203

Got myself sorted with a waterproof jacket and trousers so light footwear was the last thing to get. I placed an order with Sports Direct on Monday, which was my first time dealing with them and it was delivered today- so very impressive considering it's Christmas week. Got the above for €27.60 excluding delivery.

I'm the most organised I've ever been for a crappy winter and it turns out to be one of the warmest, if not the warmest December on record

26-12-2015 02:56PM

Just ordered these from the Schuh sale. Was admiring them in the shop a few weeks ago. Only €33.25 if you include student discount (my Unidays account still thinks I'm a student, yay!). Reduced from €73.00, not bad!

StripedBoxers · 28-12-2015 07:55PM

Both from Debenhams.

Call It Spring Taupe 'Ameila' high heeled ankle boots

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Call It Spring Dark brown 'Camorone' suedette high boots

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Really want to get the Camorone boots in black as well, hopefully they get my size back in stock

dudara · 03-01-2016 06:55PM

I needed new shoes and boots that would be suitable for work. My only criteria is that shoes need to be reasonably comfortable and must have leather outer and inner.

Novella low cut ankle boots from Carl Scarpa - €89

Gabor high cut shoes (or low cut ankle boots) - €80 in Thomas Patrick

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