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I'm reflecting a bit today ...

7/6/2017

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Yesterday I attended the funeral and memorial service for my Uncle and of course these occasions often get us thinking ...

Why is the weather always so awful for such sad occasions?  I was all set to wear a summery dress, not too formal, not too black and open toe sandals and the wind and rain arrived and with it the temperatures dropped and I had to make a last minute change to black trousers, a silk shirt and a knitted jacket and even then I wasn't warm enough but I refused to get my winter coat back out.

Do I need a funeral dress?  Or does that sound too morbid?  Suddenly this week when I was trying to sort out what to wear I realised I lacked a basic black dress.  Doesn't even have to be black, a simple navy would work but it has to work for all weathers - that might be too much to ask!  What do others do or am I just being too organised?

Or is it comfortable heels that are missing?  During the winter I always wear a dress with long heeled boots or short shoe boots.  During the summer with open toe sandals.  But what about the 'in-between' days like yesterday?


Oh and I lack simple black pumps.  As well as refusing to get out the winter coat I also refused to wear boots and tights.  But my only pumps were leopard skin print which actually looked very nice with my outfit but still I do think simple black pumps might be a good basic.  My sister had a lovely pair on - £16 from Sainsbury's!  How is that possible?  I never go into Sainsbury's, and I am not good at bargains but clearly I am missing a trick.

And why do certain black trousers or denim attract 'fluff' but not all of them?!  Drives me mad!  I need to take a lint roller everywhere I go.

Why do we only get together with extended family for weddings, christenings and funerals?  I am going to change this.  I have emailed a cousin today after seeing her parents yesterday and I am hoping to arrange a few other get-togethers too.

I thought my Uncle was 'old' but in fact he was only 16 years older than me and when I was a child this seemed ancient but now that I am 50 and he was 66 I realise it was no gap at all.

Finally it is nice to hear of people reading my blog and commenting on what they have bought because I inspired them.  Do let me know when you do this as it is lovely to hear what everyone likes.  I was also inspired yesterday by my sister's silver 'camera bag' from Accessorize which she had seen on another blogger - see how well it works!!
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Naomi small camera bag £15

Right I am off to get some dinner from Waitrose.  My daughter is on study leave and has her last few GCSE's this week and next week so my routine is a bit all over the place and I do love a routine.

MIchelle xx

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Katherine Wilford
7/6/2017 07:46:08 pm

I think a smart dress or skirt and jacket become more of a requirement with age, rather like a good dark overcoat. I have a pair of mid heel ( I can't wear high heels for too long )black court shoes that work for this sort of occasion, I'm short too so flats look fine with a casual summer skirt but not when there is a need to look smart & "grown up". Hope the GCSEs are not too stressful :)

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Michael Green link
8/6/2017 03:32:13 pm

Thank you for your lovely tips, I think I will need to take a look in the sales and I might get a really good basic dress or separates that would work as a staple (just in case). Heels are a problem as I love the height but unless really soft even a mid heel can kill me. Nearly there with the GCSE's and on the whole she has been very calm! Michelle x

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Jackie
8/6/2017 03:55:32 pm

I think a navy or black dress can see you through any event and it is always something to fall back on if you're unsure of the dress code. I find shoes the hardest to buy. Theyre either to high, uncomfortable or impossible to walk in for long. A court shoe or slip on is my favourite especially now the block heel is in fashion. Suede seems to be en vogue and there are some pretty colours in marks and Spencer at a reasonable price.

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Michelle Green link
9/6/2017 12:23:54 pm

I agree but oh shoes what a nightmare - I wore court shoes to a wedding 18 months ago and I was in agony so I swore never again. I bought some lovely open toe sandals in black from M&S to go with a cotton dress for the funeral then the weather was against me and I couldn't wear them so I definitely need to think about getting a good dress and shoes in wardrobe that would cover both seasons and all weather for unplanned events. Watch this space!! Michelle x

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