LHR: Red Red Wine

I know it might shock you (given I do have a pop culture blindspot), but YYZ had to point out that all her titles were song titles. So, when I couldn't think of a title today, I thought I'd take a tip from her.

Now it looks like both YYZ and I went for a simple look today. As a result, I only have a few shots as there is not much to detail. As you can see, I wore a colourful (blues, greens and black) jersey dress that I purchased on ... yes, you-guessed it: vente-privee. It's Mexx and is reminiscent of a man's top from the 70s. Imagine that baby with a pair of cream polyester tight ones.

I've paired it with a pair of boots I have had for years and years. In fact, I've had these boots so long that I used to think they were really high. I used to only wear them as 'receiving boots'. As they say, I've come a long way baby. I can now wear these boots all day without pain.

The fact the boots no longer hurt my feet makes me slightly worried. I'm sure the fact that I'm reading Snow Flower & the Secret Fan (where foot-binding and foot breaking is a rather large component of the story) has added to my concern. I know - conversational pinball.
Back to the boots. These boots by Un Matin D'été are olive green and completely man-made. They have a square toe and heel (obviously, not of the moment), but I thought the colour was perfect for the dress. The only thing that perhaps wasn't perfect was the height of the boot. They hit the skirt just below the hem. I would have preferred them to disappear under the dress. Not a biggie but room for improvement.

Did you notice, my new earrings? I bought them from a street vendor on Broadway in Soho on my recent trip to NYC. I am trying to increase my quotient of gold coloured jewellery as I'm a silver chick normally.

I really am on to something on this angle. I think I will continue to add a shot like this for the sheer excitement of the twig factor. Maybe this is how tall people see the world.