There's Something In The Wood Shed

Jon was putting away some freshly chopped wood on Sunday when he discovered a parcel our friendly postman had squeezed through the door of the wood store. The awesome Helga had posted it to me in August and it must have been hidden away for weeks. This frock was amongst the goodies stashed away inside.

Raymonde maxi dress worn with vintage wool cape (£5.99, British Heart Foundation), velvet platforms (£9, Office) 

Turquoise ring (Sarah Misfit) and turquoise bangle (Helga), the rest of it was picked up for under £1 a piece on my travels.

I was so excited I wore it to the pub the very same night.

Whoever you are, Raymonde of Wellington, I like your style.

Remember this cape?

I nearly caused a bunch of pensioners to riot when I bought it. As a consequence I'm always a bit wary of where to leave it if I remove it when I'm out in case a lustful Black Country Granny tries to make off with it.

Is it as miserable where you are as it is here? It hasn't stopped raining all day and at nearly 7pm it's already dark. I never understand people waxing lyrical about the Autumn, in literature it may be all burnished leaves, crisp mornings and gleaming conkers but in reality it's downright vile.