tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post925594334959420793..comments2024-03-28T13:40:22.969+00:00Comments on Crinoline Robot: Crinoline Robot's Vintage OverloadMimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-86059646329027251912016-11-11T09:53:57.591+00:002016-11-11T09:53:57.591+00:00There was deffo room for a third series of The Hou...There was deffo room for a third series of The Hour. Stupid BBC. Stupid ratings. <br /><br />Getting shopping done early helps me no end. December is a writeoff, largely, for me as I have two print deadlines. The second one is very short, so can mean working into the evenings.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-32077583987163839452016-11-11T09:52:39.163+00:002016-11-11T09:52:39.163+00:00Yes, firing on all cylinders again.
My brother...Yes, firing on all cylinders again.<br /><br />My brother's girlfriend is making the cake. She's a keen baker, and lives nearer the venue. I don't think a fancy cake would survive the journey if I tried to take it up.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-83888433706639681912016-11-11T09:51:38.644+00:002016-11-11T09:51:38.644+00:00Yeah, the important thing is to enjoy the party, n...Yeah, the important thing is to enjoy the party, not to worry about the frock - people will remember the good time they had with someone long after they've forgotten what that person was wearing.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-23820182800903019062016-11-11T09:49:49.026+00:002016-11-11T09:49:49.026+00:00Yes, I'd definitely prefer quality and British...Yes, I'd definitely prefer quality and British made. <br /><br />I really love HOF's 'Jackie O' dress, but I'm worried about the waist, which is described as 'nipped in'. Damn my figure. I suppose I should just email them. And buy spanx.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-64127016993296156382016-11-11T09:47:55.114+00:002016-11-11T09:47:55.114+00:00Haaaaaa, the jumper is still in bits. i'm terr...Haaaaaa, the jumper is still in bits. i'm terrible!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-89984449790878223542016-11-11T09:47:38.099+00:002016-11-11T09:47:38.099+00:00It's going to sound pathetic, but I get annoye...It's going to sound pathetic, but I get annoyed at the fact that all the dresses that go with strappy bras are quite frumpy. I can't wear strapless bras - even if I can find one in my size, they're so chunky they are visible over most strapless frocks anyhow - and it makes buying partywear a real chore. I should buy one of those velvet trouser suits; that'll be me sorted for yearsMimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-5128570807298150882016-11-11T09:45:35.822+00:002016-11-11T09:45:35.822+00:00The Hour was fab. The first series has never been ...The Hour was fab. The first series has never been repeated for some reason. <br /><br />The green suit gets plenty of wear. I've got the dress on today, paired with a boxy cream aran cardigan (knitted in the 1990s, but I suspect the pattern was from the late 60s/early 70s when that sort of thing was HUGE).Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-69400378006374312662016-11-11T09:44:23.849+00:002016-11-11T09:44:23.849+00:00I love Christmas, but mainly because we've bui...I love Christmas, but mainly because we've built up a lot of our own traditions and can hide at home and enjoy ourselves. Last year was our first without Pete's mum, which made things a bit tough. I guess we'll have to make new traditions.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-54311067059341009212016-11-11T09:43:09.282+00:002016-11-11T09:43:09.282+00:00It's a good place to be. Though our cats like ...It's a good place to be. Though our cats like sitting on top of the Tivo box; I worry their furry butts will make it overheat!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-81138570017468718962016-11-11T09:42:26.873+00:002016-11-11T09:42:26.873+00:00I do have one of my mum's old shawls from the ...I do have one of my mum's old shawls from the 70s. She'd probably be really tickeled if I showed up in that.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-52304448678362572692016-11-11T09:41:53.269+00:002016-11-11T09:41:53.269+00:00I'm going to wear the crimplene and abandon al...I'm going to wear the crimplene and abandon all fucks, I think.<br /><br />Endeavor's not bad! No point forcing yourself to watch something when you're not in the mood.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-66120714962528715002016-11-11T09:41:09.671+00:002016-11-11T09:41:09.671+00:00That's very interesting and good to know. I le...That's very interesting and good to know. I left a comment on your blog; I think I shall keep looking at the HOF pencil skirts.<br /><br />I should just add 'party flail' on my calendar and set repeat yearly...Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-27430105447094145842016-11-10T21:35:55.030+00:002016-11-10T21:35:55.030+00:00God you're organised! Christmas shopping alrea...God you're organised! Christmas shopping already done? Mind you, I have very few people to actually buy for, money is preferred generally. You look great in the green suit so tick that one off the list. I remember that House of Foxy dress as being beautiful. I reckon you should take a deep breath and get it tried on then you stop doing your druggy frog impression, although actually I wouldn&#frecklefacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881334320685123475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-5082209408644883242016-11-08T08:30:11.756+00:002016-11-08T08:30:11.756+00:00Are you feeling better, Mim?!
I hope that the bed-...Are you feeling better, Mim?!<br />I hope that the bed-resting and TV watching days are behind you now - not that there's anything wrong with taking some rest, but I'd prefer if it does not involve you feeling ill.<br />*looks around*<br />Holidays are near?!<br />Gosh, this means I should really get my head out of all the house-work and pay more attention on potential present-material, Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034764185511908294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-65673215297840582632016-11-07T16:48:13.588+00:002016-11-07T16:48:13.588+00:00Oh Mim, don't worry I'm sure you'll fi...Oh Mim, don't worry I'm sure you'll find something nice if you haven't already got a party dress.<br /><br />I was feeling the same as you re my OHs Christmas work do and succumbed to Amazon, buying a long evening dress at a reasonable price. I only need to get it shortened and I'm sorted; I think.<br /><br />Agree with you about long dark evenings and wanting something good Vronni's Style Meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122302881528071270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-6042168352862718492016-11-07T16:11:44.446+00:002016-11-07T16:11:44.446+00:00I was going to put very much what Sarah said about...I was going to put very much what Sarah said about the different qualities of PR and HoF. The PR wide leg trousers I have are much more lightweight than my HoF ones, however, they both have their pros and cons. I think it depends on what you look for in clothing and I would, personally, choose quality and British made over price every time. xxCatehttp://www.vintagegal.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-21491299619608914912016-11-07T13:09:19.992+00:002016-11-07T13:09:19.992+00:00Glad you're feeling a bit better Mim, but at l...Glad you're feeling a bit better Mim, but at least you got to finish your 1930s jumper. I'm dying to see it, so bring on the dark weather! I'm always stressing about party clothes as well and usually leave it until the last minute to try them on ... Oh well ... xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-8508003056424365562016-11-07T12:11:39.952+00:002016-11-07T12:11:39.952+00:00Really sorry to hear that you have been a bit poor...Really sorry to hear that you have been a bit poorly, Mim. That is so draining and annoying at this time of year and lurgies just seem to get recycled and passed back to everyone at work.(I am typing this sat in my jammies off work too as I have hurt my back again). It is super-stressful trying to find anything dressy to wear at this time of year if you are over a size 14. I have a formal Mother of Reinventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409826036412353940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-83980711937610510222016-11-07T09:06:27.833+00:002016-11-07T09:06:27.833+00:00I'm glad the green suit is getting an outing! ...I'm glad the green suit is getting an outing! Be brave and try your stuff on, you've got plenty of time to track down an alternative if you're less than happy.<br />It's taken almost 4 weeks to get shot of this cold, thank heavens for TV! I'd forgotten all about The Hour, I loved that! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-89008102929251123622016-11-07T03:44:58.509+00:002016-11-07T03:44:58.509+00:00Cut with the flailing & wailing! It's time...Cut with the flailing & wailing! It's time to buy stretch velvet I say! (Hides a multitude of sins & is sooo comfy too!)<br /><br />The holiday season is over here in Nepal now it's full tilt boogie tourist season. I really don't miss Xmas with all the frenzied shoppers and whatnot. Does that make me a Scrooge? Bah Humbug!Bibi Maizoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383381158640915162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-78847277841722733222016-11-07T01:25:51.115+00:002016-11-07T01:25:51.115+00:00I am akways home in couch with dogs cats and tv I am akways home in couch with dogs cats and tv tubby3pughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315017048832512111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-78681368077505031042016-11-06T23:04:28.547+00:002016-11-06T23:04:28.547+00:00There's nothing to watch on US TV unless you h...There's nothing to watch on US TV unless you have cable (we don't). I'd like to get some work done on Danny's yearly Birthday quilt, but I just can't seem to get motivated. <br /><br />I was thinking-a fancy shawl or velveteen cape can go a long way to dressing up a plain-ish frock. They're typically inexpensive and easy to come by. Pin it in place with a gigantic brooch Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383404429461423998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-9922522568764327862016-11-06T22:05:10.613+00:002016-11-06T22:05:10.613+00:00I know what you mean, now the dark nights are here...I know what you mean, now the dark nights are here I want some decent TV! Mind you I bought all those dvds last weekend and did I watch any last night when Himself was away? Nope I ended up watching an episode of Endeavor on TV instead.<br /><br />The downside of parties is finding the perfect frock, too too stressful.Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-21694497377459464462016-11-06T19:14:54.674+00:002016-11-06T19:14:54.674+00:00I hope you're feeling better now Mim. Don'...I hope you're feeling better now Mim. Don't stress about party season! Jewellery gets you loads of points, and I know you've got some good stuff.<br /><br />As for your comment on House of Foxy versus Pretty Retro, I've recently been exploring the two, as much to satisfy my curiosity as anything! So, the price difference is because: 1) Pretty Retro is made in Europe, whereas Porcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.com