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| Textured Knit Skirt (here) and Textured Knit Top (here) |
Before I start in on the Fall (Autumn) 2016 Boden Preview, I wanted to let you all know what I have been up to in my life. :-) As you may remember from last year,
I made a full suit for my son for his First Holy Communion.
Well this year was CW's turn, and I made her a very fancy pants lace dress for her First Holy Communion. Hers, though, is mine cloaked in lace. I knew I wanted her to wear my original 1980s dress (which was also handmade for me), but it was needing an update. At some point, I will write up a post on it since it took nearly as long as it took me to make Rex's suit, but it will be a bit. Still working a lot, still sewing a lot, and still running around a lot. I make amends with the blog every couple of weeks, but it definitely doesn't feel like enough.
Okay, so onto the Boden Preview.
When CC first mentioned it in the comments in this post, I went immediately to the site and nearly sobbed over the boring. I was all, "that's it, they have officially determined they want nothing to do with the Boden they used to be, and I may just have to sit in a corner and sew up some happy dresses in Swedish folk prints instead." (Which I probably still will do, lol.)
Today I realized I hadn't gone back, and they definitely updated from that first visit. There are some really cute items, and I actually have a basket full of items. I haven't done that in years! That doesn't mean I will pull the trigger (don't love the way they charge cards for preview orders), but I know that I will likely want a few things this fall from them.
There is a code for 20% and it is 5D9T. I don't get affiliate commissions on preview sales, so I know I can legitimately give the code. :-) (I can only give current season codes that the affiliate program gives me, I have one right now, it's in the sidebar and the bottom of this post.)
My picks list is short, but mainly out of necessity of time, which I only have spare bits of in each day. I hope that you all will add your favorites to the list in the comments!
I obviously love the Textured Knit Top and Skirt at the top of this post, but I hesitate trying it myself with my pear shape. I may give it a go, but I will probably hold off for the time being.
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| High Neck Top (here) |
It's kind of weird, but so is my style. I love the severe cut, and would definitely pair it with sleek pants (think cigarette shape) or a cute knit a-line skirt (tucked in, of course). It also has pockets (!!!).
This is a pretty little mid-century inspired silhouette with a fun print that isn't too wild. It has a design in the back that reminds me of the back of my Martha dress (
review here), and so maybe this is this year's name for the Martha of the past two years?
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| Fab Fit Tweed Blazer (here) |
I love the Moon collaborations with Boden. I own a few items from this partnership, and I adore them. They wear well, come in beautiful shades, and are well priced for the craftsmanship and fabric. This year's blazer is very modern-looking with its especially pointed lapels (they thinned them out, too).
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| Floral Ponte Dress (here) |
I am always such a sucker for a border print, and in a ponte, well yum. Body forgiving fabric, in a green ponte, with a border print? Well, I am sold.
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| Hannah Seam Detail Dress (here) |
I don't about this shape for me personally, but the pockets and the print are awesome. The print is wee little birdies (that from far away read as an abstract). Swoon.
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| High Neck Dress (here) |
Sister to the High Neck top (above), this is just as beautiful, and because this color combo is more sedate, it is also more appealing to more people. I am almost 110% sure my body shape wouldn't work with this style, but if it ends up coming up in the reviews it fits pear shapes well, I will definitely bite.
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| Lucinda Knit Dress (here) |
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It is the updated version of the Amelie Dress (
see it here on me) that I know many of us loved. This is super cute, but the colors are pretty blah, and I already own more than enough grey knit dresses for ten women, so I will say no.
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| Mia Knit Jersey Tunic Dress (here) | |
This is the second appearance of a Mia in this picks post. :-) I don't think this especially looks like my style or what I expect from Boden, but I dig it and want it.
So there were no accessories or shoes on show for us, and with the expiration of the 20% off code happening in a few days time (the 13th is the last date you can use it), I don't think they will have any on show for us this time around.
For those of you interested in current season styles/discounts for it, below is the link to the current sale. You have to use code 3K9M to receive the 15% off, though.
