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daisymoo86
New Dr Martens
daisymoo86, 4 August, 2014 at 15:46

I bought myself some new Dr Martens at the weekend. My first ever pair in fact as an early birthday treat to myself. They are beautiful. They are called Amelita or something? Sort of a biker boot...

daisymoo86, monday 4-Aug-14 9 1,857
Erin8
Guilty pleasures and those you don't see the hotness of
Erin8, 24 July, 2014 at 05:22

Following on from the thead about hotties.... GUILTY PLEASURES John Bishop (His annoying voice and caps that are too big -his wife is a dentist as well! Jeremy Kyle at times (l know this is incredibly...

*Teabag*, sunday 3-Aug-14 59 3,697
*Mini*
22 incredibly sexist comments women have heard at work.
*Mini*, 30 July, 2014 at 20:45

https://www.buzzfeed.com/krystieyandoli/terribly-sexist-comments-women-have-heard-at-work so c'mon, appall us. What sexist comments have you faced at work? I had a a manager make reference to the fact...

Erin8, sunday 3-Aug-14 34 3,054
Chippet
Bras
Chippet, 20 July, 2014 at 13:37

Recently read an article that explains the theory of adding 5" to our band sizes is old fashioned and have discovered my "new" bra size is a 28dd (not a 32a), is anyone else using this "new"...

Chippet, friday 25-Jul-14 16 2,201
beccak
What colour accessories with cobalt blue dress?
beccak, 23 July, 2014 at 18:13

This is totally unrelated to wedding planning but I'm hoping all you stylish ladies might be able to help me out! I'm going to Ascot with H2B's family in August (they're a racing family) and am going...

kharv, thursday 24-Jul-14 8 33,299
KittenCake
Monster themed songs?
KittenCake, 23 July, 2014 at 13:41

Slightly odd request.....a friend of mine is having a monster themed party for her kid. She wants to put together a playlist of monster themed songs. I have no idea why she has asked me for help...

KittenCake, thursday 24-Jul-14 17 1,371
cinnamon009
Promise rings?
cinnamon009, 14 July, 2014 at 16:04

I keep seeing in the celeb columns about 'celebs' (in the loosest sense of the word) giving each other promise rings as a precursor to getting engaged and then one popped up on my FB friends (based in...

InkedDoll, tuesday 15-Jul-14 10 1,296
amihohu
At home gel nail kits
amihohu, 4 July, 2014 at 12:09

Anyone have any recommendations? I have them done at my local salon, but pondering getting an at home kit. Thanks!

amihohu, monday 14-Jul-14 21 2,332
StaceyLorraine
Less than 48 hours!!
StaceyLorraine, 10 July, 2014 at 21:26

Sorry but I post more here than I do in the wedding section but I now have less than 48 hours before I get married!!

*Funky*, saturday 12-Jul-14 10 1,686
daisymoo86
Has anyone seen Catfish the TV show?
daisymoo86, 7 July, 2014 at 16:47

I've never seen the film but recently started watching the TV series. Just wondered if anyone had any views about the sorts of things the show covers? Does it make you question your online...

LoveSka, saturday 12-Jul-14 24 2,347
B
Coloured Worktops
, 8 July, 2014 at 19:16

Anyone have a worktop that isn't the 'usual' black or wooden? Having my usual kitchen wobbles.

Kjay, friday 11-Jul-14 11 3,712
B
Working hours and conditions
, 9 July, 2014 at 21:23

What are yours like? Apparently the average working hours in the UK is 39 (including overtime). Does that match up for you? Do you feel you have a good work/life balance or are you chained to a desk?...

Kjay, friday 11-Jul-14 29 2,592
AuntieBJ
clumsy moo!!
AuntieBJ, 9 July, 2014 at 12:44

In the last three days I have poked myself in the eye, bashed my arm getting in the car giving myself a massive bruise and a dead arm, and taken most of the skin off my big toe by tripping up a step....

AuntieBJ, thursday 10-Jul-14 10 808
M
What to wear to a Ceilidh party/wedding reception?!
MrsACF, 30 June, 2014 at 14:34

Help! Going to an evening do next month - it's a huge Ceilidh to celebrate a friends wedding. Dress code is "Relaxed with a hint of tartan". No idea what to wear! Was thinking a dress, not too long or...

ATB, tuesday 1-Jul-14 2 7,348
WickyWack
Do supermarkets still give away cardboard boxes?
WickyWack, 24 June, 2014 at 09:16

We need loads and begrudge having to pay for them! Argos are selling "moving packs' but cost £50!!

*Mini*, thursday 26-Jun-14 12 7,371
ashlil
ideas for mocktails or summer drinks
ashlil, 26 June, 2014 at 10:39

Hi guys looking for some good ideas/recipes for mocktails or lovely non alcoholic drinks for the summer recommendations Am fed up of diet coke or lemonade.

*Funky*, thursday 26-Jun-14 5 965
MrsCWB
Birthday!
MrsCWB, 24 June, 2014 at 21:38

It was my birthday yesterday. We celebrated it by going to the venue and having our menu tasting. They gave us free champagne!! Did make me a bit sad though. We have this thing at work where one of...

Ohwhatatuesday, wednesday 25-Jun-14 13 1,817
Hoddy
Hay fever
Hoddy, 24 June, 2014 at 05:02

Are any of you sufferers? Mine is so bad this year I'm waking up regularly in the night, red sore eyes, blocked nose, itchy ears/eyes/throat etc. Have you got any remedies? Tried tablets like piriton...

yorkshirekiwi, wednesday 25-Jun-14 11 1,071
ClaireD*
Camping quandary - new tent for the festival?
ClaireD*, 23 June, 2014 at 00:04

Husband and I will be going to a festival in August. We went last year together (first camping experience together), and it was great. Whilst he is a seasoned festival goer, I'm not and consider...

Erin8, monday 23-Jun-14 9 1,219
Holey
Sensationail people - does anyone have 'blue yonder'
Holey, 17 June, 2014 at 09:04

I just wondered how good the colour was? I've got a dark purple one that is a bit wishy washy for me so wondered if the blue would be the same?

Holey, tuesday 17-Jun-14 6 1,871
Panjita
Rik Mayall
Panjita, 9 June, 2014 at 16:03

Devastated to hear he has died. I loved him!!! I met him when I was younger and he sat and chatted to me for ages, he was so, so lovely.

pandorasbox, monday 9-Jun-14 13 2,512
Mellow_Yellow
Ridiculous dilemma (light-hearted)
Mellow_Yellow, 6 June, 2014 at 12:52

I'm about to get stuck in to tidying the house, but it's such a gorgeous day out. I'm tempted to open the back doors to give the new house a real airing, but I'm terrified of wasps! If one comes in I...

*Teabag*, sunday 8-Jun-14 11 1,095
bliss_balloons
How long is your commute to work?
bliss_balloons , 3 June, 2014 at 13:43

Just wondering how long it takes everyone to get to work? We're house hunting at the moment and only have a small budget but if we move a little further away we can get so much more for our money...

Mrs C, wednesday 4-Jun-14 60 3,984
cinnamon009
New Zealand or Australia
cinnamon009, 31 May, 2014 at 18:18

Holiday next year. Oh alright it's the honeymoon :-) We've already done quite a bit of travelling and normally like doing backpacking style - moving around on our own using local transport. Australia...

Liverbird, monday 2-Jun-14 5 1,065
~Peanut~
How did your grandparents meet?
~Peanut~, 28 May, 2014 at 18:22

My grandma was having an affair with a married man (?) and was in the pub with her friends. My grandad walked in with a mutual friend and asked "who's that girl?" Apparently he then decided there and...

cymruangel, thursday 29-May-14 9 1,455
Panjita
Do you get told you look like someone famous?
Panjita, 20 May, 2014 at 12:00

I've had various ones over the years (mainly Colleen Rooney and Nicole Appleton when I was younger) but recently got told I look like Alanis Morrissette!!?? Who do you get told you look like? Flash if...

overtherainbow, friday 23-May-14 36 4,090
*Mini*
Making a dick of yourself when drunk.
*Mini*, 12 May, 2014 at 20:00

I am spending today quietly agahst at my behaviour Saturday at a work wedding I went too. Highlights include me doing the splits (twice) and showing everyone my chuff, slut dropping with the the fm...

Arquard, thursday 15-May-14 48 8,035
Panjita
Sunbeds
Panjita, 12 May, 2014 at 14:40

I've not used a sunbed in three years... I'm getting the urge to have some before I go on holiday. What are your opinions on them? Do you use them?

*J9*, thursday 15-May-14 50 3,906
Sparkly Bear
The contraceptive pill
Sparkly Bear, 13 May, 2014 at 18:42

Hello ladies, hope you are all well? I am just wondering if any of you use the contraceptive pill Drospirenone? (otherwise known as Yasmin) The reason I ask is, for the past 10+ years I have used...

Ddpunk, wednesday 14-May-14 22 2,084
AuntieBJ
requiring some otter hugs
AuntieBJ, 8 May, 2014 at 09:42

8 years ago today, my brother left us, 2 days after the birth of his son who he never had the chance to meet. Every year we remember this day, but this year is particularly difficult as I prepare for...

*MM3*, monday 12-May-14 24 4,906
daisymoo86
Mumps...
daisymoo86, 12 May, 2014 at 09:03

I was away on a hen weekend this weekend. Me and this girl went down together in the car. Shared the bed in the hotel, Shared a few drinks and shared the car ride home again. She has this morning told...

daisymoo86, monday 12-May-14 8 1,405
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
A message from Mr Twiga
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 3 April, 2014 at 13:10

"I’m sad to share the very upsetting news that Twiga passed away on Saturday morning following a two and a half year battle with cancer. She was with the people she loved most in the world: her...

Erin8, monday 12-May-14 188 18,735

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