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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.
0 Comments, 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.
