I ripped one of my go-to skirts (grey sequinned). The rip is on the seam, so I hope it can be mended. But how did it happen? No idea. And no, it wasn't too tight or fighting with drunken hips. But, joy of joys, I just got back my pink skirt with the couture embroidery on. Wow it looks great! I can't wait to wear it! This possible loss of my grey sequinned skirt has sent me into a temporary spin - how to replace?... Urgh - all that looking. I phoned the designer named on the skirt to see if they had any old stock? Four years old? Forget it... Maybe I'll look around the stores and see what's out there. Not quite the right time, but needs must.
Sending my skirt off to to my Alterationist. If anyone can do anything, Alina can (alina@galediltd.com). Next - a list must be made. You all know why - preview sales any minute now and Cruise is in. And what is needed to fill any gaps has to be bought. A pair of jeans would be nice, maybe. Can't I just buy shoes? This I really enjoy. Anything else is such a number. Top of that list - swimwear, followed by underwear, followed by dressing gowns. Dressing Gowns again? Don't ask - I like full-length (that's to the floor and not hovering somewhere over my ankle), not too heavy and not silky. OK, you look! Because I'm sick of that one.
Back to my jeans. Maybe the Posh Spice ones I saw a few months ago? Maybe the new Gucci ones? Very sailor, very flared. Maybe... A lace top, I think may be required. Note I haven't specified colour - I'm not that foolish. Got to give myself some chance! Will I succumb to my Crinoline skirt? Maybe, who knows?
Winter White. Oh that. So high maintenance I'm getting a nosebleed just thinking about it. But, well I just might if the price is right. If I do invest in winter white, I'll have to arrive late at all my events in the hope that any food being thrown will have already been discharged and I'll be safe from any stains. Who am I kidding? I could build a glass cabinet to house these clothes in and they'd still get stained! Maybe by thought... I think some people are just attractive to flying stains. That must be me. The trousers in this look are very long and flared. So another item not to be worn in the wet. I could always carry my outfit in a garment bag to my destination and then dress, for fear of actual contact with the pavement - wet or dry! I could wear this in a bubble. What? Bubble wrap.
Away from the serious stuff for now - I hosted a ladies lunch in my home this week in my real life, for another Woman Of Note, Dame Tani Gray-Thompson. What a joy she was to listen to! So honest, funny and self-effacing. I know all my guests felt exactly the same way I did. She really is an inspiring woman and how lucky am I to have had this opportunity?
OK. Back to the Winter White. A decision has been made! Unless when I awake and I find a money tree in my small garden/courtyard (I am not quite landed gentry - a Queen-in-Waiting) I'm not going to resemble Snow White this winter. I'm going to upgrade my black Mink jacket instead - Ha ha! Sell last years back to where I bought it (Gale) and in it's place get a new female black. Much better use of money! Yes, I thought you'd agree. Although of course I had imagined the Snow White theme, especially as I'm so blonde at the moment. Never mind - there may be a Money Tree when I awake. We won't hold our breath, though. Hold on - didn't I plant some strange things a while ago?... Maybe my winter white can be Spring White. Mmmmm.... not quite the same but something to dream of. I found a 50p piece in the street - you think it's a sign? Yes - the sign is that winter white will be 2016.
Had a little spare time today so I went around some shops looking at Cruise. Good job I'm not going on a cruise, as looking at what's on offer I think I'd be cancelling my trip. Ha ha - only kidding. You know my motto - if in doubt, just have another look at what you've got and smile. A smile is never last season.
Happy Shopping!
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