I visited Bluewater of Thursday after having seen my consultant and having the little biopsy....why I hear you mutter. Well I hoped that it would cheer me up. What was there to titillate my taste buds. Indeed I found little, all the usual shops are there and I as I wandered around I noted that there were the usual suspects shopping, people with more money than sense. The ridiculous cost of clothing and some of the cheap copies of cat walk innovations (I strongly support the fashion show system as an ideas venue) poorly finished especially hems and buttons.
The places that really disapointed were Accessorize and East.
H and M had some simple cotton skirts ideal for the beach. I am also inclinded to think that the linen/cotton longer shorts with a waist tie and on the baggy side which at the moment might work for me on the beach rather than sarongs. I have noted some attempts at kaftans on the market, forget these try the real deal from north africa (as warn by Abdel in 'You' magazine p 43 in blue and white. I used to have similar when I went to Tunisa and Morocco I purchased a few and I loved wearing them.
Despite my less than satisfying trip to Bluewater I was lucky to find a Robert Wilson crime novel to take on holiday should we go - I love his books. I also found some Ruby and Millie makeup which I like a lot.
My better shopping was done in some Sidcup secondhand shops. A beautiful stretch devoire dress in maroon, and long and coloumn like, I have some great accessories to alter the overall look. I found a nice pair of black velvet trousers brand new in from Next.
Keep it simple, go for good fabrics and finish.
Love Granny xxxx
Let me highlight a beautiful dress in the Sunday Mail 'You' magazine dated 23rd (today) (page 15) It is long sleveless and slinky in black with wonderful blue and yellow flowers in the skirt. Stocked by Banana Republic (bananarepublic.eu) I love this dress, at £75 not so bad a cost. This is a dress I would wear. Again I state this magazine is worth a read on fashion issues and it is weekly.
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