Marsha, yes I did buy the boots. not sure if they are the Kate Middleton ones, but Olivia Palermo seems to own them in every colour. I wated them after pondering the whole what to do about short skirts in the winter problem (yes, first world issues!), then a saw a photo of Padma Lakshmi wearing these boots with a mini in a winter white, and it was lust at first sight.
dry - how bizarre that the clutch was sent with a white zip...it looked black in the link! Very sad you won't make it. I have wheaseled my way out of attending Lord of the Flies and can most likely come. Next time, definitely. In terms of starter - what about grilling the prawns butterflied, then brushing with an Asian Pesto to serve (whizz up coriander, ginger, lemongrass, lime zest, basil, garlic, red chilli, lime juice, olive oil)?
shop - I need to check out the Liberty documentary. Thank you for the info.