little bit of fashion ranting

Things I've finally figured out, things my Mother once taught me, and things I'd quite like the teens to know, now, ... {and okay- are annoying the hell outa me, all around me...}

I suit fitted clothes. Only taken me 39 and a bit years to figure that out. You dont suit everything, you cant. And unless you are a stick, 'floaty' is hiding nothing. Dont kid yourself...

I have a 'thing' about scarves. A 'thing' being a large collection that could grow forever. Infinity scarves being my most favourite type. Def the most rubbish part of summer - not wearing a scarf. 

I also have a 'thing' about shoes. Here, however, a 'thing' means I have a growing obsession with super shoes. Not really including flat shoes, chunky shoes, practical shoes. I mean ridiculously high, fabulously designed,often decadently coloured.  I have always had this passion, but only actually purchased and owned such shoes once I had some self confidence. These type of shoes get you looked at!!

I got my self confidence from a man called Peter. yes really. Okay I think I always had it, he just handed it me back, anyway... My shoes on the other hand, I get from all kinds of places...

-Sadly its true, expensive shoes are more comfortable, even four inches high. This does not stop me wearing crippling cheap ones as well. ;) 

Clothes as gifts? should be shaped like vouchers...

I firmly believe if an outfit looks more than good on the hanger you should pass it by. If it looks plain on the hanger and amazing on you - thats the one. YOU are the attraction not the beading/sequin/fussiness.

Wear black, wear navy, wear whatever the hell colour you like. Take a selfie {iphone shot of yourself} in each colour and see for yourself what suit you best. Dont listen to anyone else too closely about this. I find its generation based - certain generations think pastels are to die for {I think pastels should just die...} other generations will be absolutely sure neon yellow is the way to go {it isnt, unless you are going running in the dark...}

Take a peek in the fashion glossies. I know its all a bit outrageous, but as we know, it gets filtered down to the high street eventually. Might as well know tartan is coming back before everybody is wearing it and youre sick of the sight of it...

I dont care what anyone else says, if you cant be bothered to get dressed properly you will feel crap all day. 

Wear gym clothes to the gym. Football shirts to football. Party clothes to the party. Its not hard, people - the clue is usually in the title of the garment...  Drives me batty. 

Dungarees as a fashion item? no, never. Unless youre under four years old. amen. 

Dont tumble dry any of your tops. they get wider and shorter. This is not a good look. Ditto- Handwash what says handwash. No it is not a 'faff'.... unless its kids clothes, then its ridiculous...

Dont loudly proclaim you will never wear a particular colour. Yes you will, next year; when the entire high street and internet makes every thing in it.... BTDT!!

and lastly
Only let Daisy help you find your size in a department store if you dont mind her yelling it out loud... I once had Mummy? are you a size ** or a size **? shouted very loudly. We were in the bra dept. It was.... interesting. 

;)