Hello everybody. Glad to be back and i'm going to plunge straight in as there's so much to catch up on so please forgive me for missing anybody out.
Grumpy Orange is one of my go to colours and is easier to work with than people sometimes think.
Liberty The Erdem print will transcend trend I think as the print is adaptable and can be placed at the forefront of the outfit or 'calmed down' by what is worn with it. There are some prints (the baroque for example) that I see as more transient. Like the DVF but not as much.
Shop I need a really good waterproof eyeliner that is not a gel. I have blocked Mebomian glands in my eyelids and my opthalmologist consultant believes there may be issues with gels causing blockages and research is needed. Can your friend (or anybody on here) help prevent panda eye melting by recommending a pencil? I like black, dark browns and dark greys. I wear contacts but mainly glasses at moment because of complications last year resulting in bilateral corneal ulceration.
DeCameron - that DVF is so Summery. I bet it would look great next to a tan in the evening light. I can see it with Swedish Hasbeens or other tan sandals and a shortish embellished skirt, grey, navy city shorts or Indigo denim shorts/skorts.....Will work for the coming Winter too with the new long skirts.
Anni Isn't eczema quite the beast? DD had it until she was around 8/9 and it was such a challenge in the warmer weather. Keeping nails super soft, short and very clean is my best advice to stop infections in scratched skin, referral to Dermatology sooner rather than later, putting a cool fan in the bedroom directed onto the skin and specialist flat seamed sleepwear when needed. I also used to smear a little antiseptic cream under her nails in case she scratched.
Foxy - glad to hear positive effect on your mood. So good to get skills validated isn't it?
On the Summer clothing debate, I always slightly resent buying too many warm weather stuff as i'm not that comfortable showing flesh (even just bare legs) and love the A/W options more. Layering is my thing. I hate my skirt blowing up too. Get really anxious about it. The weather is slightly less bright today but still warm and ominously suggestive of humidity later which makes me really grumpy. I am going to have to give in to HRT I think as having vicious hot flashes that are embarrassing. So today (when I get dressed!) I'm having a gardening day so what to put on? Old indigo shorts, an old Liberty Tana Lawn grey/white print cap sleeved shirt and Espies. I have trashed so many pairs of Espadrilles so far this year and these ones will be a soggy old mess by tonight. I never wear appropriate shoes for gardening! The redcurrants are ripe and I made a redcurrant and Chambord Pavlova for my Brother before I left as their redcurrants/whitecurrants are even riper than mine are. here it is just to torture you all!
Novice I really like that bag- what leather is it? It looks a little shimmery so good choice for evening! Bags like that can take an outfit from work to play.