tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post360033362926702097..comments2024-03-29T00:10:35.109-07:00Comments on Does my bum look 40 in this?: Back to the scene of the crimeKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-79202496199596731052016-04-18T04:24:01.185-07:002016-04-18T04:24:01.185-07:00Well now you simply CANNOT go wrong in there! Well now you simply CANNOT go wrong in there! Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-27597929929596089872016-04-18T04:23:37.541-07:002016-04-18T04:23:37.541-07:00If I were you, I would only look at places with Pe...If I were you, I would only look at places with Petite ranges. Topshop is on FIRE at the moment. And to be fair, M&S do a lot in their shorter leg lengths.. I've got more ideas coming up with regards to Summer looks as EVERYWHERE seems to be bohotastic at the moment and I'm slightly overwhelmed! Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-90924498852017566442016-04-18T00:30:14.870-07:002016-04-18T00:30:14.870-07:00While in M&S I tried on some blush pink jeggin...While in M&S I tried on some blush pink jeggings in a size 14 (wahey!). Walls Sausages came to mind... My general opinion of M&S is that its just too dear for what it is. Looks like my Gift Voucher will be splurged in the Wine department 😊Nicemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704053236805204487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-87895865003485519012016-04-18T00:29:52.043-07:002016-04-18T00:29:52.043-07:00While in M&S I tried on some blush pink jeggin...While in M&S I tried on some blush pink jeggings in a size 14 (wahey!). Walls Sausages came to mind... My general opinion of M&S is that its just too dear for what it is. Looks like my Gift Voucher will be splurged in the Wine department 😊Nicemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704053236805204487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-84887489316075627482016-04-17T14:51:25.293-07:002016-04-17T14:51:25.293-07:00I love that you included yourself in the straight ...I love that you included yourself in the straight jacket/frilly blouse. Hilarious!! Unlike you I am short (5ft 3) so find trousers really difficult - cannot work out which fashion trend I will be going for this summer 😬Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610843552921892203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-11592028433534640552016-04-16T13:06:12.898-07:002016-04-16T13:06:12.898-07:00Yes - Myrtle is pink. The pics online were hit and...Yes - Myrtle is pink. The pics online were hit and miss for me (didn't like it in the studio pics, loved it on the girl with the gingham capris/headscarf), hence my ordering 2 sizes up to see if it suits with a bit of slouch. I have ordered the pinky cashmere sweater from H&M too as a back up - seemingly feeling the need for pink fluff! I'll be back in the US is a few months too, so will be stocking up on J Crew & Madewell then (hopefully a bit of AW - I can't believe I'm already looking forward to next year's winter clothes before I've even got out of this year's).Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111082794677743047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-54492103818308357692016-04-16T12:19:55.890-07:002016-04-16T12:19:55.890-07:00Ha, they don't make it easy for us do they?! T...Ha, they don't make it easy for us do they?! That helps, thank you. Clairenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-67164895125398993392016-04-16T07:35:56.985-07:002016-04-16T07:35:56.985-07:00You have hit the nail on the head with regards to ...You have hit the nail on the head with regards to the weather and this country. I am SO keeping the coat!! Thank you for lovely comments xxxKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-78326639748969612472016-04-16T07:06:33.763-07:002016-04-16T07:06:33.763-07:00This really made me laugh, I am the one in the nex...This really made me laugh, I am the one in the next changing cubicle standing on tip toes (or the chair - I have done this!!) and bemoaning the fact that everything is still dragging on the floor! I love the pictures of you wrestling that Harry shirt - so funny! I am sure it would look fine if you actually liked it and sized up as you have the height to carry it off - it would make me look like a Victorian scullery maid! Most of this range is hopeless for me, but I do like the look of the Lydia skirt and I might order this as I am looking for a black and white skirt. The Elsie dress would look lovely on my teenage daughter but she would not contemplate anything from M&S, which is a shame.<br /><br />The satin pleat skirt and the Ada trousers look amazing on you and that trench was made for you so you couldn't just leave it in the shop could you!? Anyway, you can never have enough trench coats, especially in the UK - that is the law! Have a lovely weekend! :-D<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287418824903791832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-36959898203952855292016-04-16T06:19:20.554-07:002016-04-16T06:19:20.554-07:00I do think it's supposed to be oversized... do...I do think it's supposed to be oversized... does that help at all??!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-3422303934091047522016-04-16T05:58:29.494-07:002016-04-16T05:58:29.494-07:00Picked up the S10 Trench. It's very big. Not s...Picked up the S10 Trench. It's very big. Not sure I can get away with it. But really want to!DedeWest11https://www.blogger.com/profile/14916958454362051716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-44013177932836699362016-04-16T02:56:15.680-07:002016-04-16T02:56:15.680-07:00Hi!! Thank you for your lovely comments but bumme...Hi!! Thank you for your lovely comments but bummer about the trousers. I did size up so they don't sit super high on my waist like they're supposed to. as that's just not flattering on me! Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-10495078752632924292016-04-16T01:50:04.507-07:002016-04-16T01:50:04.507-07:00I have just found your blog & love it - great ...I have just found your blog & love it - great clothes & nicely written. I'm the same age as you & also live fairly close (I grew up in Sevenoaks.) Anyway, I read this re the alexa chung range at M&S after I had ordered a couple of things - the trench & the navy blue wide leg trousers. The trench is huge!!! I could have downsized by 2 sizes. The trousers I really want to like but where the pockets are it sits all funny. I'm so disappointed - Ive been trying the trousers on this morning and keep pulling them around but I think they are going to have to be returned. Such a shame.Lindsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-36933128627291790042016-04-16T00:36:02.945-07:002016-04-16T00:36:02.945-07:00So... it's all a bit confusing. I bought the ...So... it's all a bit confusing. I bought the regular ankle grazer length, as opposed to the Tall Midi... Clear as mud?! Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-75690829133354935192016-04-16T00:33:36.114-07:002016-04-16T00:33:36.114-07:00Gosh, no! THank you xGosh, no! THank you xKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-51023257477945470592016-04-16T00:33:15.666-07:002016-04-16T00:33:15.666-07:00I love the fact these are a fluid fabric whilst lo...I love the fact these are a fluid fabric whilst looking smart. And picking the jacket up today.... (I fear it may be a tad too Princess Di for me... !)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-36758301299043812082016-04-16T00:31:58.941-07:002016-04-16T00:31:58.941-07:00I don't have a waist and so everything is just...I don't have a waist and so everything is just slightly uncomfortable.. But the tee - isn't it gorgeous?!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-5002913411914627292016-04-16T00:31:23.464-07:002016-04-16T00:31:23.464-07:00Is the Myrtle one the pink one? Hmmm jury was out...Is the Myrtle one the pink one? Hmmm jury was out for me on that... I can't WAIT to trawl through Madewell when I go to the US!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-11392702543365420022016-04-16T00:30:37.837-07:002016-04-16T00:30:37.837-07:00I don't know if it's even a question of ha...I don't know if it's even a question of having wide shoulders (which I do...) I think it's a question of style - in that, on me - I simply prefer more fluidity and less raised detail! But I do say I love the look on others - it's like admiring art. There's lots you wouldn't want hanging on your wall, but you can admire hanging in a gallery!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-54869963917397740022016-04-15T22:11:53.979-07:002016-04-15T22:11:53.979-07:00Kat that Topshop skirt is gorgeous... is it the Ta...Kat that Topshop skirt is gorgeous... is it the Tall or did you buy the regular size?Clairenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-13570836664644298452016-04-15T20:35:06.010-07:002016-04-15T20:35:06.010-07:00Ummmm....I'm guessing you've noticed that ...Ummmm....I'm guessing you've noticed that you've gained 600 followers in about 10 days. We'll deserved !ajfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-48933563157215069482016-04-15T17:02:40.866-07:002016-04-15T17:02:40.866-07:00I ordered the blouse. We shall see if it works.
I...I ordered the blouse. We shall see if it works.<br /><br />I like the trousers and the jacket but already have similar. High-waisted, wide legged trousers are my "thing". They have good ones in Uniqlo ATM. Lesleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-50641767493148420362016-04-15T11:00:16.952-07:002016-04-15T11:00:16.952-07:00I bought a frilled shirt from Asos (own brand) rec...I bought a frilled shirt from Asos (own brand) recently which I far prefer to the Alexa one - less fancy dress (i.e. not needing to be worn 'ironically', which is hard to do when you're 40-something). I have ordered the Myrtle jumper from the Alexa collection as I do love a fluffy sweater but as I didn't want it too fitted, which is unforgiving on boobs and general middle-age spread, I have sized up to a 12 from my usual 8. Due to collect on Monday and hoping I like it. I have a couple of pieces from a collab she previously did with Madewell and they're really nice, but I have to say I was left a bit underwhelmed by this M&S collection.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111082794677743047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-83227841631476311612016-04-15T08:42:44.761-07:002016-04-15T08:42:44.761-07:00I think I would look like that in the frilly blous...I think I would look like that in the frilly blouse! I have wide shoulders and any frilliness or puff sleeves just look ridiculous on me. The trousers and jacket look good, though. And the trench.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14990047543978625527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-53204137472947661032016-04-15T08:19:29.469-07:002016-04-15T08:19:29.469-07:00The Hush tee comes up on the normal to big size. ...The Hush tee comes up on the normal to big size. I have the Small on and am usually a large 10 on my top. Hope that helps!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.com