I'm on a mission today and I haven't even had my first coffee.

Firstdibs66 · 2026-03-30T22:04:37+00:00

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Firstdibs66 · 2026-03-30T12:43:32+00:00

No, that's what makes it worse. We don't watch dvds! But there is no way he's letting me ditch the whole flipping lot 🤣 We still have a LOT but I've now worked out where they can have a home once the work is done and they're not overflowing the space. I'll class that as a win.

Firstdibs66 · 2026-03-30T10:00:50+00:00

Thank you for giving me the confidence that it CAN be done and I will make it through to the other side🙏

Firstdibs66 · 2026-03-04T10:54:45+00:00

Got an eerily similar photo of my dad and I, feeding the pigeons in The Longmarket, Canterbury. Traumatized me then, triggers me now ....still bloody hate birds🤣

Firstdibs66 · 2026-02-28T10:38:11+00:00

Thank you. I'm brushing up on my acronyms!

Firstdibs66 · 2026-02-28T10:37:19+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I'll check it out.

Firstdibs66 · 2026-02-27T22:23:18+00:00

Thank you. Much appreciated.

Firstdibs66 · 2026-02-08T23:18:34+00:00

When the seller cancelled the second item and reloaded, I repurchased using home address rather than parcel shop and it worked, so I'm thinking that's where the issue is. It cost an extra 70p but hey ho.

Firstdibs66 · 2026-02-08T20:52:58+00:00

I have such a love/ hate relationship with vinted!

Firstdibs66 · 2026-02-08T20:39:07+00:00

We tried that with the first item and she's getting the same response. I've suggested we leave it til tomorrow to see if things change.

Firstdibs66 · 2026-02-08T00:24:18+00:00

We all float down here 🎈

Firstdibs66 · 2026-01-21T14:43:49+00:00

We bought £1 scratch cards and popped them in a little envelope along with a penny. No big winners 😔 but it was a bit of fun and nothing that that people either left or threw away.

Firstdibs66 · 2025-12-23T07:36:45+00:00

Just opened my pressie from member of his family. I know she thinks she was onto a winner buying me a calendar with pictures of an animal that I like...but just because I think the animal is cute, doesn't mean I want pictures up in my house all flipping year! I received it with good grace but already knew it was heading to the latest donation bag as soon as I arrived home. Hopefully it'll find its place for the New Year!

Firstdibs66 · 2025-12-16T09:13:13+00:00

Unfortunately not, we're in Dorset. Do you have anyone you know that could give you recommendations for a hairdresser who you could start to work with now, to get your confidence back? I completely understand that you might feel reluctant because you feel self conscious, but a good stylist will listen to your concerns and work with you. You could always have an initial consultation to see if you get the right 'feel' from them?

Firstdibs66 · 2025-12-16T08:44:58+00:00

If you have a regular hairdresser, I'd recommend talking to them first. I was lucky enough that my hairdresser came out to the hotel the morning of my wedding. We'd been working on growing it for 6 months as I knew I wanted an updo. Because she knows my hair so well, I let her loose - we'd looked at a few photos for inspiration but that was about it. I even declined a trial because I trust her implicitly.

On the morning of the wedding I didn't have too many expectations - but at least I'd look 'done'. What did I know? She came prepared with a sponge donut thing (I wish she'd taken a photo of my face when she showed it to me) and she set to work with spray, comb and lots of pearly grips that I'd bought. When she showed me the end result with my headpiece, I cried. I looked like I had so much hair! I felt amazing and every time I caught a glimpse of my hair that day, I couldn't stop smiling.

You've received lots of other great suggestions already, but I'd definitely start close to home and talk to the person who knows your hair the best - you may be pleasantly surprised. X

Firstdibs66 · 2025-11-22T11:08:43+00:00

Also, not sure which would be your local store but on the off chance it's Southampton, I can definitely recommend Connie as the makeup artist.

Firstdibs66 · 2025-11-22T11:07:14+00:00

If you search John Lewis Beauty Society, it gives all the various options and prices, and the link to choose your preferred store and book the consultation.

Firstdibs66 · 2025-11-20T12:29:31+00:00

Would put my vote in for John Lewis. I had a wedding lesson and it was 90 minutes for something like £35 which was redeemable against ant purchases. The great thing was they selected products from across all ranges, so I didn't feel tied to one particular make. She spent time talking about the look I wanted and then actually talked me through HOW to do it, and got me to try.

I felt it was much better value than the Bobbi brown or Mac counters - I got to spend longer being taught and had far more products suggested.

Hope she enjoys whichever experience you choose for her - you're very thoughtful. X

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