Friday 13 December 2013

MPSG and 2 dresses in 4 occasions

My Personal Shopping Guide, I had a plan, these things don't happen often, so I went with it;

These were my goals
1. Big skirt with petticoat - to create size and increase personal space
2. Red - it's a passionate/aggressive colour, apparently, and also very nice
3. Brooches - because they are pretty
4. Flat shoes - I am dangerous in heels
5. Husband - useful for driving and helping
6. Red lipstick - no reason needed

My arms? 
Ready for Battle


Practical examination - it worked, I was bumped into once, as I was protected by excess fabric and a petticoat the offender was lucky not to bounce of me and into the nearest window

I haven't shown Mr F who carried most of the bags
Shopping is exhausting


then Work, actually I wore this to work and the evening before for my nephews birthday party
I won't wash clothes every time I wear them, no need to


Sudley House
As Mr F is off work we had a sneaky morning out and about
Great place and free




I am challenging myself to take more pics outside
I didn't realise how awkward I would feel
but no time for nonsense
I have challenged myself




trying to relax on an awesome stairwell

just magnificent





the pic before this was delightful
I was adjusting myself in a vigorous manner


Hazelnut coffee and a scone
*faint*
too too good

I am linking in to the Christmas share in style with lovely Sacramento
I know it's a literal interpretation
but I have access to Santa! Ho Ho Ho!


I hope you all have a majestic weekend
let there be love and cake
AND
 ANDY WILLIAMS
'TO DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM'
I flaming love this song

SEE YOU SOON

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53 comments:

  1. I'm so glad your big skirt and petticoat plan worked ... I might have to adopt it too.
    Love that mosaic/tiled floor ... they just don't make them like they once did.
    You're looking all butter wouldn't melt in my mouth , I'm very proper on your day out ... was it only last post you were laughing at farts ... how quickly things change ;0)
    xx

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    1. haha! I think my Mother would call it 'fur coat and no knickers' - I definitely think big skirts work and a slightly demonic look!, and the floor is amazing! x x x

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  2. You look super! Big clothes is always the way forward when shopping, that or not many clothes and bony elbows!

    Sudley house is fantastic isn't it? I would love to live there. You look like you own it in some of those photos!
    xx

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    1. oh Sudley House! it's gorgeous, did you ever see the dress exhibition? beautiful! I wish I owned it hehe! x x x

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  3. Great post , love the outside photos love the dress and the bag especially the bag .Love Lesley

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    1. Thanks Lesley, it's a Minnie Mouse bag! I love it too! x x x

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  4. I love it when a plan comes together! I'm surprised anyone could get near to you, never mind jostle you. So that should be you Shopping Outfit from now on, especially when it's busy. Plus, you look gorgeous as well as being well protected - result!
    Sudley House looks beautiful, and you look quite the Lady of the Manor. Gorgeous stained glass, elegant staircase, beautiful tiled floor, lovely gardens, and I adore the shot of you from behind. If that doesn't sound too rude... And which bit of yourself were you vigorously adjusting? Were your knickers up your bum? That's why I wear Granny Pants, saves on hoiking them out at inopportune moments.
    Oh I am so delightfully ladylike, aren't I? I need some lessons from you, Lady Sandra! Love the fur collar, by the way, and I think Santa rather likes you too, ho ho ho.
    Have a great weekend! xxxx

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    1. ha! no knicker/bum issue, I wear pants a Grandmother would refuse and a girdle/slip thingy (lovely) there is pulling things down and up a lot, I'm such a lady too! oh I flounced around that place and I have a hot date with Santa x x x have a great weekend Curtise x x x

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  5. absolutely amazing i found you via share in style;) i love your christmas interpretation, that wide fur collar looks fabulous. and i agree with red it´s an passionate but aggressive color, i wear it almost daily haha
    kiss,mary
    http://www.maryloucinnamon.com/

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    1. Thank you Mary Lou! I have popped over to your blog, it's amazing! x x x

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  6. You look marvellous!! I love the fur around your neck, so lovely. I came via the link-up. This place is beautiful too. I hope you have a great weekend xx Kizzy

    The Dainty Dolls House

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    1. Thanks Kizzy! your outfit was fab! have a great weekend too x x x

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  7. You look gorgeous in your 50s style skirt and petticat, the fur stole is just perfect!
    Oh...I've never tried hazelnut coffee, my mouth is watering just thinking about it.

    Have a wonderful weekend with your own personal Santa ;) xx

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    1. I don't know what a petticat is, but there should definitely be such a thing. I think I've invented a cool new word.

      Anyway, obviously I meant petticoat :) x

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    2. I think I prefer petticat, it probably explains why mine like to sleep on it! it was my first hazelnut coffee, I can't even explain how delicious it was!! yes, me and my personal Santa are having a fab time! have a wonderful weekend Yvonne x x x :)

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  8. You look stunning, especially nibbling on your high tea. That huge skirt is perfect for keeping those irritating in your face shoppers at bay, the ones who breathe down your neck in chazzas and try to snatch your spoils from your arms. I must channel you and do the same 0 but with bastard massive heels to accidentally on purpose pierce their feet for daring to get too close! xxx

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    1. ha! I love it! I should wear bastard massive heels next time, like a shopping ninja! and thank you! x x x x

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  9. You made me lol with your "husband goal" useful for driving & helping! You look fabulous & love the high tea shots!
    DeniseAngela

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    1. Thanks DeniseAngela, husbands can be quite useful! x x x

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  10. oooo you look so scrummy, i adore that briad on you and the little shrug and skirts with petticoats well always a winner! i know what you mean about pics outside...i still cant relax enough! x

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    1. skirts and petticoats are twirly heaven! I'm working on my outside pics, but I am still a little stiff - thank you for your loveliness! x x x

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  11. Love the outfits! Also, love the floral dress and dot cardi... sounds like you guys had a swell visit to that beautiful old house!

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    1. Thanks Sonia, it was a great sneaky day out! x x x

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  12. I just love your collection of capes and fur collars! You always style yourself fabulously and I think you look amazing in all the photos here! And red lipstick is always a great idea! xx

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    1. Aw thanks Louise, I'm getting used to it (outside pics), and yes to red lippie, I feel like I have forgotten something If I haven't got a bright lippie on! x x x

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  13. You look so nice in that house. I think you should move in. Love the photo of you walking down the road. Lovely little Victorian Lady.

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    1. hehe! yes please, I would love too! thanks Connie :) x x x

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  14. You look magnificent in your fur collar and all that foofy skirted gorgeousness (never realised a full skirt and petticoat were so useful in protecting a persons person space!) and the mansion looks beautiful (as does that scone. Yum!). XXX

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    1. oooh I like your new Brooke pic! and I like 'foofy' too, it turns out I was very well protected! and thank you for your lovely words xxxx

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  15. How hot did you look in every single photo, you totally worked the camera, even back on you look HOT!! What a fabulous place for a coffee and cake, the tour via your blog was so nice. I do like Mr F I mean Santa lurking behind you in the last photo. You two are just gorgeous!!

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    1. Thanks Sue, you are fabulous!! it is a great place, and I think I have a freaky thing for Santa haha! x x x x

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  16. beautiful outfit ... love the fake fur!

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  17. Ahhh---love you in that black with red cape... TREMENDOUS... You look fantastic... My sweet little mother used to say to me (since I was quite heavy back then) that I looked better in solids and dark colors... I think that is true --but it's not always 'fun' to wear the dark colors --unless we had a beautiful red cape or special collar to go with them.... LOVE it.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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    1. Thanks Betsy! I like to have fun with what I wear, collars and capes are a favourite of mine too! x x x

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  18. You look gorgeous! I love your cape, and your queen of brooches!

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  19. 'queen of brooches' - how amazing is that! and thank you x x x

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  20. So good to be able to see the whole of you outside, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
    Fabulous in every single shot.
    You are ADORABLEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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    1. Thank you Sacramento! and you are amazing! x x x

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  21. Hi, I come from Sacramento's blog,is the first time I participate. I liked your post, nice pictures, you are so lovely!!!!
    Merry Christmas
    kisses

    Duapara
    http://duapara-duapara.blogspot.com.es/

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    1. Thank you for your kind words! I'll pop over in a minute! x x x

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  22. Look out, he's behind you!!!
    Ooo, loving the red capey thing and the furry collar..and your gorgeous face!!! Jeez you're a cutie!
    Brooches rock. I'm all over your Personal Shopping guide!
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    1. thanks Helga! I am positively blushing! yes to brooches, you are the Queen of brooches though, I have followed your brooch lead! x x x

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  23. thank you! and what lovely things to say! much love x x x

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  24. You have a great taste. And you are beautiful! Such a bright face!

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  25. Thanks Linn for your lovely words! x x x x

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  26. Absolutely LOVE your blog! I cant stop reading! Do you have bloglovin?
    http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/10987339/death-by-coco

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    1. Thank you! apparently I am on Bloglovin? I didn't know for ages! It's lovely you popped over x x x

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  27. Ah ! so happy to see a full shot of yourself you should to do that all the time
    I love your red cape and that faux fur collar is so marvelous!

    I wish i could take pics outside, but we can't anymore too much snow and too darn cold here in Montreal

    Hugs

    Ariane

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    1. Thanks Arianne! I really need to get myself a tripod, my wonky books and tupperware aren't very mobile! Montreal must be freezing, I have to admit I would like a bit of snow here soon x x x x

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  28. cool post! love the red cape!
    have a great week,
    s

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  29. Thank you! have a great week too x x x

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