here's to the ladies who lunch

Shirt: New Look

Jumper: New Look

Trousers: New Look

Boots: Hush Puppies

Necklace: no idea

I've been neglecting this blog (both my blogs actually) the last few weeks. I have no excuses but , hey, I'm back now. In the last few weeks I've booked a spontaneous 2 week holiday to visit a friend in Denmark (I go this Thursday), rekindled my love of musical theatre (with Patti LuPone's help), had my ears pierced, and found a really delicious sparkling perry for 99p in Lidl. Good times (and bum times. I've seen 'em all and, my dear, I'm still here!).

Being a cheapskate, I'm travelling to Denmark with only hand luggage (which with Ryanair means a bag under 55x40x21cm and weighing less than 10kg). Fortunately, I can wash things at my friends so it won't be too much of a problem. However, for someone who has always been an over-packer, it has taken considerable restraint to whittle down my luggage list to things that I need rather than might need. I may make a post about how to get the most out of the free hand luggage allowance as, if you're willing to skip a few frivolities, it can save you quite a bit of money and makes navigating the airport considerably easier. 

What have you been up to?

bow ties are cool

Shirt: New Look

Trousers: New Look

Shoes: New Look (I think)

Bow tie: Vintage (from my mum)

Some days, all I want is to find a beautifully tailored suit (à la Marlene Dietrich) in my wardrobe. I've had no such luck yet, but when I woke up today wanting to look fairly dapper, this is what I came up with. It's decidedly more casual than a suit would be, but comfort is what I aim for!

I am currently in the throes of a rather torrid obsession with Patti LuPone. I've been a lover of musical theatre since I was a small child but for the past couple of years I've been somewhat neglecting it. I think Patti is going to be responsible for me falling in love with it all over again. Will I ever be as fabulous as Patti? No. Will I try to be as fabulous as Patti? The answer is an emphatic YES! 

(Last night I dreamt that I smoked one cigarette and then discovered that my voice had become as incredible as Patti's. It was a great dream, but I'm not sure I should try it in real life. ;D)