My Prada shoes

I wrote a post many moons ago about my favourite shoes. Amongst them was a pair of wonderful Prada sandals which at the time I'd never worn, but couldn't bring myself to part with either. In the days following that post I had emails asking me if I'd be willing to sell them, and I had to reply that no, I was still hoping my back could cope with the high heels. (They're only 10cm/4 inches, but I am a complete wimp when it comes to heels).

Well, that was 2 years ago almost to the day, and since these same shoes have still not seen the light of day, I thought it would only to fair to let someone else have a go.

Here's the link on Ebay, if you are in the mood for buying a pair of beautiful Prada shoes.

Yet another wardrobe dilemma

We've been invited to a good friend's party in London this weekend. I know it'll be a trendy crowd, so I want to wear something that won't hurt the eye.

For me the weather is always a problem, because, as you know if you've been following my trials and tribulations with getting dressed for functions, I hate being hot or cold. And I know all the most interesting people at this party in will be spending all their time in the garden. Luckily for once, it's supposed to be quite nice this week-end, so anything faintly summery will do. I also don't want to wear uncomfortable shoes if I'm to stand all night, which at parties I usually do. So the Painful Pradas are out of question (again). And I'm not as slim as I used to be, and since I'm no longer 25, I don't want to wear anything too young. On the other hand I do not want to become invisible in some perfectly well suited for my age, stylish thing. Like an Agnes B black dress...

I have a little time to do shopping in town on Friday, but I also know very well  that my wardrobe almost certainly already has the item - or items - I could wear to be something in between, 'Too young, trying to hard to be trendy' and 'Too old, stylish but boring'.

So as usual, I turn to you, the fashion bloggers for advice.

This is my first choice: a dress I bought last week by Phase Eight. 

It's really boho chic, in lovely thin silky tulle fabric with frills and a separate jersey lining dress. It's far too short to be worn on its own, as you can see from the picture above, so I'm going to pair it with turned up jeans and my Miu Miu shoes. Question: is it too casual (with the jeans) for a birthday party?

Second favourite is this silky top by Marlene Birger. Again I'd wear it with jeans, or if I have time try to get a pair of black tapered trousers on Friday. The problem with this top is that it makes me look big. Not fat exactly, but all those ruffles make me look a little like a just hatched chick.

The way I'm holding the camera makes it look ok, but I can't very well stand for the whole of the night holding my elbows in close just to show everyone my body isn't as big as the top makes it look? Then again, the top is mighty fine...

Last but not least I have a few dresses in my wardrobe which would do: 

This one is by Jean Paul Gaultier and it's made from really nice, body-hugging stretchy silk fabric and comes just above the knee. I usually wear a t-shirt underneath or a jacket over the top. With black shoes and a clashing clutch I think this could be a left-field surprise choice.

My serial buying dresses: these two I have worn to death. With the right accessories they do look good, but I'm a little bored with them. And they're not exactly the latest trend now are they? 

I am not even going to post a picture of the many black Agnes B numbers I own. My back-up plan, if I wake on Friday morning feeling fat and ugly, is to wear one of them with the camel coloured DKNY wrap and the gold-tipped Pradas. In that case you're well within your rights to tell me off and never darken the pages of this blog ever again.