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If not M+S then where?
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Following on from another thread. If you used to buy from M+S and now don,t where have you moved to? I know I now shop around a lot more How about you what has taken over in your wardrobe?
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Hi Whitleybay, I'm more of a Principles/Wallis person now but must admit that Principles has gone a bit pricey. Also I use Debenhams a lot as they have a lot of choice as they have different departments. I find M&S' quality is not as good as it was and the sizes are a lot smaller!
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Elsie
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03/10/2008 11:16
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I don't have a lot of time to go shopping, so NEXT catalogue is a godsend for me. Everything for me and the kids comes from there.
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I have found I have become a wandering shopper. I like Monsoon but it is a bit "young" I have just got a Boden catalogue and like their tops.I did buy a Nicole Farhi top, but it was in the sale!Maybe I should take up dressmaking and buy a sewing machine.
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I do buy some things from M & S, also use Wallis, Principles, River Island, Next, Oasis, H and M, etc, and lots more online,but I also get things in supermarkets like Sainsburys Tesco and Asda depending on what I am buying.
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80% of my clothes come from Next. Used to be Per Una when I worked but not so much now. More relaxed clothing!! For special occasion clothes I go to Monsoon, Wallis, Principle etc.
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Secret
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03/10/2008 11:58
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Yes I have to say that 80% of my clothes come from next. They had a wicked VIP on line sale a couple of months ago, (if you are an online customer you get to the sale items before Joe public, if they send you a VIP)...I had a wonderful time shopping, booked my slot, and I was on line for hours and hours.
Ended up ordering over £2,000.00 of clothes, the parcels kept arriving and arriving and arriving....phew exhausting stuff...... 
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Just out of curiosity was that £2,000.00 worth of stuff pre sale price or you actually bought £2,000.00 worth.
Sorry that's really nosey but I have asked the question now.
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i like white stuff.theres not many shops here in scotland two in edinburgh i think and one in st.andrews
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Secret
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03/10/2008 16:05
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Hi Salgash,
Yep thats correct £2,000.00 worth of stuff, thats the trouble with shopping online, I get carried away, so if I had paid the full price it would have been more........Well a girls gotta shop
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kate1
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03/10/2008 16:09
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Secret,
I cannot ever imagine having £2000 to spend on clothes, but good luck to you......can't imagine wanting that much stuff either, but hey, i could try, given the cash!
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Well I spent £1.50 for a double string of pearls in Primark - last of the big spenders!  Still a great fan of Zara and Principles. Since George stopped designing Per Una, it has got a bit stale and predictable. Loved the original Next - have still got one of two things I bought from them way back in the 80s.
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Secret
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03/10/2008 16:20
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Hmmmmm My daughter and people I know think I have a shopping problem...  perhaps I have..  
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k8tie
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03/10/2008 16:26
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Secret,
Hi....it's not a problem if you can afford it and wear the clothes you buy regularly.
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MAZL
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03/10/2008 16:39
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I'm lucky have a friend who owns a dress shop so can find different things and if I like a make can mix and match the items. Get work clothes from M&S. Problem where I live is finding decent shoes so have a good look around whenever we go to Manchester or Newcastle.
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PLASMO
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03/10/2008 16:43
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Secret,
What a lucky lady you are to have that amount of money to spend on clothes, I just cant visualise it, but would really love to give it a try ha ha.
Plasmo x
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kate1
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03/10/2008 17:48
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Secret,
What do you do with your cast offs? lol
Still, bet you're a size 8 ,and your skirts would only go round one of my legs!
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Secret
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03/10/2008 20:19
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Hi everyone,
having read your replies to my post I feel awful having put that ....it sounds as if I was bragging about money, which honestly I wasn't, I just thought everybody shopped like that. I wish I did have loads of money, I am as poor as a church mouse...
Anyway, perhaps I should arrange one of those clothes swapping parties that seem to be all the rage at the moment. 
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Loo
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08/10/2008 17:04
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Well, how much did you take back then Secret?
Loo
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Secret
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10/10/2008 16:25
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Loo............I didn't send too much back, because I always think, Oh I have it now, may as well keep it, cos it may come in handy.
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gilley
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10/10/2008 17:26
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Hi secret, my lovely, lovely friend 
What size did you say you were  - can I come to your clothes swap party, pretty, pretty, please - am willing to travel, mow the lawn, wash up - just let me at those clothes 
Gilley x
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Secret
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10/10/2008 17:33
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There mine, all mine,,,,,,,,
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gilley
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10/10/2008 17:44
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Spoil-sport - may your buttons fall off and your zips get stuck (LOL)
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Secret
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10/10/2008 18:19
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When they do you can have them, cos I can't sew..
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clothes swapping parties DO seem to be all rage my friend at work wants to set one up. What a good excuse to get together,have afew drinks and possibly get some cool swaps.
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gilley
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10/10/2008 19:27
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Damn, me neither 
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Gilley, I can sew... perhaps between us we can do a deal with Secret but bet she's a really teeny weeny size!
I spent yesterday evening trying to find a dress on ebay. I need a day dress to wear to a wedding next month but couldn't find anything I really liked that was appropriate. I found plenty that I'd have loved to buy that weren't for a special 'do'! I don't buy from M&S anymore but haven't really got a preference for anywhere else. I've picked up some brand new bargains from ebay recently but I shop anywhere from Asda to Jaegar (factory outlet not full price!).
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blimey Secret! R.E.S.P.E.C.T! you must have nerves of steel and a firm grip on your conscience that was some spending spree.
In answer to the original question I like Boden and Phase Eight. I haqve the occasional foray into Basler but only in the sale and mostly for work clothes
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Secret
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10/10/2008 23:23
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OK girls, come on what size are you ?
I am a 12 in jeans, but have to wear a 14 top, cos I have the misfortune of being a 36DD...........I would love to be a 34C.
I have just given away about 6 black bags full of clothes, (most of them I had not worn)........would happily send my next lot onto anyone who wants them
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gilley
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11/10/2008 05:02
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My God Secret,
You are my long lost twin - even our boobies match !!!
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Hi, I do all of my shopping online now because I can't be bothered with the hassle of traffic and trying to find a parking space!
For clothes I use Bodens - pricey but you get what you pay for I find.
For underwear I use Clara-Olivia Lingerie as they stock Fantasie, Freya and Panache which again are the best brands really for well fitting underwear. Gorgeous colours and styles and they change their stock frequently so there's always something to tempt you. Actually I've just bought a gorgeous set called Arabella.
For costume jewellery I use Wallis as I find their jewellery is really nice.
Hope that helps
Steph X
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I have never heard of Clara Olivia lingerie?Is it an independent shop?
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