See
what I did there? Yep, shoehorned a song title into a blog again – can’t
help myself.
Anyway,
over the last couple of weeks I've treated myself to lots of magazines and have
pored over all the ‘What’s Hot for Autumn' articles and pictures.
But
as exciting as the new trends are, that’s not what I’m most excited about right
now. Can anyone guess what it is? Hands up please.
“The fact that there are only 14 more Thursdays until Christmas?”
I’m
not even going to respond to that depressing suggestion.
“Is it the thought of kicking through the autumn leaves looking all
wistful and romantic in your new clobber?”
Err,
no.
“Is it because that Alan Carr Chatty man is back with a new series?”
Damn!
Note to self - must set series link.
Anyway,
as none of you could guess, I’ll put you out of your misery.
It's
because I won’t have to faff around with fake tan anymore. My verging-on-blue legs
will be hidden under jeans, trousers or opaque tights from now until April
2015. Woo-hoo!
I
have used the same brand of fake tan for years now. This is because it’s a
great colour for me (not too dark or orange) and makes my skin feel really soft.
But oh my giddy aunt, the stink! I truly hate it. I put it on before bed and as
it ferments, the whole bed (and room) smells like gone-off malt loaf. And what’s
more, Mr. B is actually allergic to it (the lotion not the loaf!). You might
suggest that if I was a really nice person
I would probably stop using it completely and put his health first. Moving on…
So,
what about the new trends then? Well, red is big news. As is tartan, over the knee
boots, duster coats, metallics, snakeskin print – I could go on. But the trend
that has my spidey senses tingling this week is fantastic fake fur! It’s
everywhere and in lots of colours and finishes.
Look
at this lush offering from Gucci. And it’s only £3,700. Cough,
splutter.
May
I suggest that, if you do wear it this way, at least put a skirt on to
cover up the gusset of your flesh coloured tights.
However,
I have good news for those who don’t have that kind of clothing budget. Look at
these ‘Teddy’ coats I spotted in Asda last week. Aren’t they
cute? They come in cream, blue and pink. And although they resemble the matted
hair of a very loved Barbie doll, they are, as the name suggests, soft as your
favourite teddy bear. Aaaw. And what’s more, wait for it - they are £3,675
cheaper than Gucci!
Now,
with all this fake fur everywhere (which, luckily, Mr. B isn’t allergic to), I
remembered this jacket that I bought myself from Wallis for my 40th
birthday. Here it is.
It’s more ‘classic’ than the Asda and Gucci offerings but it actually looks great dressed up or down. I would show you but I can't get it off my Little Man!
And
whilst looking through my winter wardrobe, I also discovered this jumper that
was bought for me last year. It’s got a high sheen to it and just a few sequins
that makes it a nice dressy option but is uber soft and cosy too.
H&M have got one that’s very similar.
Ok,
I’m going to keep this post short as I have things to make, write and do for my
mum and step-dads 25th wedding anniversary party at the weekend.
Plus, although I have a great little outfit planned, I’ve not yet tried it all
on, which is a worry, foolish even! So, keep your fingers crossed for me that it
looks good and if it does, I’ll share it with you next time.
Oh,
damn it – I’ve just realised that I’m going to have to fake tan again for the
above mentioned party. Maybe I could be a nice person and get the bed ready in
the spare room?
Top
or bottom bunk Mr. B?
M
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