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hunting for an outfit for son's graduation. I have 2 so far but I think I can do better. Shoes will also be required. Gwynne

good luck... we'll see you in a few days

Don't forget to come up for air once in a while though!!

Gx Just a few words of advice :-))) If you cut your Credit Card in half - it goes twice as far :-)))) xxxxxxxxx Enjoy :-) Elaine ;-)

This has got to be really special hasn't it Gwynne.? After all it's not an every-day occasion. I'm sure you will have a great time choosing just the right outfit, and shoes, and bag, and probably more shoes and ...... Good luck. Do please report back on your purchases. Gwyn

shall try and avoid local areas then but should I see this mad woman laden down with bags will walk the other way

Don't forget the right jewellery to go with it Gwynne :-))

Good Luck,Gwynne!! I know what these shopping expeditions can do to a girl;-)))

Gwynne you must look your best so take all day if you need to a special day for you and your son something for mum to be proud of xxxxxx

Make sure you buy more than one pair of shoes so you can have a choice on the morning ;-) You never know the heel, on one shoe, might break and you'll need a replacement pair immediately lol

Hunt for 2 outfits -you don't know whether summer will be back or whether it will be chilly! You simply must be prepared for all eventualities! Jay

Is this for your son ? lol,

*rushes in and throws herself on the sofa* It was H***, I tell you. So many people getting in my way. Today I was looking for the 'it's a bit chilly and it might rain outfit' I already have the 'it's a bit chilly but it won't rain' - a (boucle) knitted (long) skirt suit in black with thin cream vertical stripes, the jacket is long and doesn't fasten, just sort of hangs. To be worn with a cream Victorian-style blouse. (both from a little boutique of my acquaintance) and the 'it's a lovely day and it won't rain' - a dark red silk broomstick skirt with a matching long cotton jacket. (from East) to be worn with the blouse mentioned above. and today I got a 'safe' mixed weather outfit from Per Una. It's a black trouser suit with very long jacket. To be worn wirh a pale purple ruffled blouse from Monsoon (in the sale). I have some nearly new pirate boots that I may wear but I also wanted some shiny new black shoes (or maybe purple). Faith let me down very badly. Nothing caught my eye at all. *sigh* I was tired and hungry so I came home. Looks like I'll have to go to Birmingham next week in search of the perfect shoe - and matching bag, and maybe a scarf. The city was full of screaming children being dragged round by stroppy women. I need a drink. Gwynne

honest I wasn't one of those mothers dragging them around, lado requested a trip to Toys r us to spend the money he earned by selling his stuff on ebay. Like his style knows what he wants straight to correct aisle and straight to checkout and home to play with it. Any excuse for another trip out eh. Now you just put them aching feet up and relax.

Sharon and I were discussing Per Una yesterday We went shopping in Leicester), and who would buy their clothes (which frankly she isn't that keen on now, they were nice when they first launched, but aren't her cup of tea now). Now we know.

lol, I still like a lot of Per Una stuff. They had a nice line in BoHo chic for the summer. I love their jeans as well. Their 'regular line' is a bit too pedestrian for me normally, but I was looking for 'safe and won't embarrassed newly graduated PhD'. My feet hurt, Gwynne

your feet hurt ? does that mean you'll be making a move towards 'comfortable' shoes now ? lol NB I agree about M&S's clothing, in general, especially the menswear which is still aimed firmly at the over 60s market it would seem.

wash your mouth out with soap, Mr Smith comfortable shoes indeed. Gwynne

I didn't think you'd take that well lol NB, Monsoon is nice, if a little expensive for everyday...

It was in the sale, honest. All the tags are safely at the bottom of the bin now, anyway. Gwynne