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That dress is lovely @Miró
I went back to PDSA on Saturday and purchased the dress I'd seen on Thursday. Got it home and put it on, couldn't find a zip so pulled it over head and bust (bit of a struggle) only to find a concealed side zip!! It's lovely. Just need to give it a wash and it's good to go!Cross-stitch WIP: Haberdashery Shop Fiver Friday challenge 2025 founding member 😊 Read 25 books in 2025 27/25 Currently reading Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh11 -
I did exactly the same with a dress I bought online! Was really tight to get it on but looked great once on. Came off so much easier once I'd discovered the concealed zip and undone it!Coxy11 said:That dress is lovely @Miró
I went back to PDSA on Saturday and purchased the dress I'd seen on Thursday. Got it home and put it on, couldn't find a zip so pulled it over head and bust (bit of a struggle) only to find a concealed side zip!! It's lovely. Just need to give it a wash and it's good to go!8 -
I want that dress!!No man is worth crawling on this earth.
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Me too! SandyRosa_Damascena said:I want that dress!!"Think of many things, do one"
Mortgage 31Dec'25 est. £204,330 £309,749 2020 (ends 2038 - aiming for 2031)
Seven Goals; target lose 4lbs by Feb'26; walk/run/exercising/weights/yoga4 -
You will be able to ring the changes and wear it to various things now. That's if you don't decide to rent it out to us lot...Miró said:Have unearthed a pair of dark turquoise ballet flat type shoes, some black suede ones and some tan wedges to try with 'the frock', along with a small basket-type shoulder bag to attempt to de-pawsh the outfit a little......I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
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Another purchase today from PDSA - a Dickins & Jones BNWT purse and matching make up bag. £4.25 for the two RRP £40. I will attempt to Bay of E for my charity fundraising. Not sure I'll make a huge amount but worth a shot.Cross-stitch WIP: Haberdashery Shop Fiver Friday challenge 2025 founding member 😊 Read 25 books in 2025 27/25 Currently reading Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh7
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Been on a trip to Edinburgh. Lots of lovely CS in Stockbridge, but nothing for me. Today went to Portobello where DH got a Fatface shirt for £7 and I got a bright green Mountain Life waterproof jacket for £3 and a ring for £1
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I found a Denby 'Homestead' sugar bowl for £4 in Yorkshire Cancer Research today. They had a teapot and jug from the same set but I've already collected those so I left them for others.
For fellow Denby enthusiasts, they also had a couple of green mugs - not sure which set they are from.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
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Yippee, I've got my car back & am allowed to drive again... First stop tomorrow will be my local chazzers!2021 Decluttering Awards: ⭐⭐🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 2022 Decluttering Awards: 🥇
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Fabulous, @Floss! Make sure you take plenty of carrier bags , and good hunting!I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/226
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