Last Friday it so happens I was in John Lewis, only to accompany my sister in her 'what to wear to Nancy's wedding' shopping. While she was paying for whatever it was she had come there for, I (like an ADHD toddler) began perusing for distractions to amuse myself. Not by luck I believe, I was standing by a book stand and not long after realising I saw this beauty of a book pulling at my heart things (shiny, pretty, hummingbird and blossom tree things) I didn't bother looking inside. Instead, impulsively, I picked it up and strode to the cashiers counter knowing full well I was going to buy it regardless of whether it was a cleverly disguised book of Quantum Physics or a Book of Uglies (whatever that may be).

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Here's an update: It's Wednesday 3rd Feb, I am currently reading 'The End of Mr Y'. A book that took a hold of me with it's first words and plans to not let go until page 449 (I'm only on page 249). On my right hand too close to my wristbone is a burn mark telling of how much pressing I've been up to in the last few weeks...and cutting, sewing et al. Today I've worn the cardigan a certain gentleman surprisingly gave me - the power of thought and suggestion! I nearly released fluid when he said 'here have it'. Monsieur tighteth with my picking of his clotheth.

Talking of which I spent at least five minutes picking away the scatter of threads that dressmaking has sprinkled on me, otherwise my prize cardy would look no more a junkies throw. Clouds spelt rain today and I suppose the weather determined that I'll be wearing my PVC riding boots - YET AGAIN. I throw on my vest (because the fortune of a car means I don't have to dress for the weather) and my high waist vintage CK jeans. Not forgetting that huge ring I recently made! Bit of pink on the lips for fun and out the door. Running late for work again and I wonder why every Wednesday I am always late? Besides that though I've seen my last post about the Merci Me sale...Good gracious I forgot to post something about it! Here is what I should have posted:

Bonjour

Due to unforseen circumstances the sale has been postponed. Je suis desole for the inconvenience and any disappointment caused, but the sale does plan to happen soon, with everything as planned before and much more. So look out for a new date and stay tuned for even more pictures and updates of new pieces.

Amore Toujours

I suppose late is better than never! And here concludes a fill of the blank. Until next time.

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Thank goodness for freeness...thank extra goodness for a free weekly fashion and style magazine. I've got my hands on the 2nd issue with the Kate Moss cover and I have to say Shortlist Media you have done well my friend, pat on the back to you....what a lovely heady magazine, much like Style (The Sunday Times accompaniment), grounded and somewhat cultural...some would call it a professional stylist, even an elder sister to the glossy mags you'll find in the news agent. Mind you it has a great cast behind it; backers include the film producer Matthew Vaughn and the French Connection founder Stephen Marks, it's published by Glenda Marchant - the former ad director of IPC's women's glossy InStyle and is edited by Lisa Smosarski, the former editor of Bauer’s More! magazine. No surprises, but more great expectations. I've seen some other covers and I suspect I'll have to include the Stylist in my magazine collection.

Now for the science bit (logistics rather):

Stylist will have an initial print run of 400,000 copies a week and will be distributed by street vendors every Wednesday at major commuter stations in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Edinburgh and Glasgow. I can see women flocking to them - 'Here comes the girls' song comes to mind.

However, if you're not able to get a copy or you get trampled on in your race to get one, then fear not you can read it online at: www.stylist.co.uk....where you will be met with titillating images you'd love to right click and save, but unfortunately you can't, what great woe.

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