Legs, footwear, clothes, shopping, female relatives...

Pip was up again this weekend, but no postcard this time, no pretty scenery or saucy seaside photos, sorry. Anyway it was lovely, lovely, lovely, as always; I was brought flowers, chocolate and lots of love, what more can a girl ask? We did manage a brief excursion into town for some retail therapy, where Pip bought some stuff for his outdoor survival needs, and we both bought some make up and bits and pieces. I tried Sally Hansen’s Airbrush Legs for the first time (£1.25 from our market) as someone had recently raved about it in the forums. I’ve gotta say it’s pretty good stuff, I’ve heard it called spray-on hose, but it doesn’t look like you’re wearing tights, just hides the veins and blemishes on your (my) legs, making them look a whole lot smoother and more feminine, let’s face it, most of us need all the help we can get with our legs. It stays on pretty well, but did rub off a bit in bed, then again we were rolling around quite a bit, as usual. So I’ll save it for special occasions I think, and probably not around this time of year when woolly tights are the order of the day.

With the time of year in mind, yesterday I bought my first pair of boots, about time really, I’ve always been more of a shoes girl. They’re not sexy or flash and don’t have heels but I do like them, and they compliment my autumn-wear skirts much better, so I think I’ve been converted, at least until Spring. Besides, all the girls wear boots around here so I feel it’s another step (sorry) towards blending in.

I’d bought a nice crocheted (I think) scarf with Pip, and that teamed with my big coat and boots all looked good together, and appropriate for the season, so I felt pretty good wandering around town and doing my shopping yesterday. In some ways I like this time of year because you can cover up more. This summer everyone was wearing strappy tops, except me, I just feel I can’t yet get away with those, so it’s kind of nice to be able to wrap up in a few more layers. No doubt that novelty will have worn off when the winter really hits us, not long now...

Pippa and I will be at the next "Funky Diva", when all notions of appropriate dress will be out of the window. Well, it is the Village after all.

My favourite aunt is coming over this week, so we’ll be having dinner at my mum’s. I’ve spoken to her a couple of times since she was told about me (she rang me as soon as she’d heard, bless) but this is the first time she will have seen me in the flesh. It’s been a while since I’ve had to deal with a first-timer, not that it’s any sort of ordeal, in fact I just know she will be considerate and intelligent about it all, so I’m quite looking forward to seeing her again.

I’m sure I must have more interesting news for you all but it escapes me for the moment so I shan’t waffle on any more. Look forward to seeing some of you again in a week or two.

xx