Specs Appeal

I've lusted after Hip Hotels for ages so when I found a copy for 50p at a table top sale on Saturday I soon snapped it up and have been pouring over photographs the most divine heritage hotels and beach hideaways ever since. A confirmed backpacker I may be but a girl can dream.

I rarely buy a new book, when my friends and I find a great read we'll pass it on. My lovely pal Cheryl dropped this pile off before we hit the pub at the weekend, I'm already halfway through Jo Nesbo's The Snowman and it's a gripping read. I do love dark Scandinavian thrillers and this one's no exception.

Of course reading's a lot easier now I've got my new glasses.

When a recent eye test revealed I needed reading glasses there was no way I could justify splashing out over £100 on something I was only going to wear around the house.

 

After finding these vintage 1950's Mafline specs at the town centre flea market for 20p I did some research and found Glasses Complete who offered a complete re glazing service for £20. I was able to discuss my prescription with an extremely helpful optician over the phone, pay by Paypal and had my glasses returned by post within 10 days of sending them away.

Vintage nylon nightie (My dearest Helga), Marabou trimmed mules (British Heart Foundation £3.49)

The Mela was rather marvellous, the winning lifter was able to pick up a whopping 180kg stone. I've no idea how he managed to bring it with him, I'm assuming it wasn't by public transport. It was rather strange to be the only woman amongst over a thousand men, maybe my idea of Sunday afternoon fun isn't the same as your average Black Country woman.

Do check out the marvellous Mrs Bossa's blog today, there's some fantastic quotes and positive thinking from some of my favourite bloggers.