River Island dress with collar, New Look tights and Georgia Rose c/o Sarenza competition boots.

I was in two minds about whether this dress was actually decent to be worn in public; the curse of being tall strikes once again. I hadn’t even intended to buy anything except a gift when I popped in to River Island in the Bull Ring, but oh, this blue, I fell head over heels (the £10 off tag may have helped swing it) and I grabbed it without giving much of a second thought.

I’m normally a girl who likes to be outside the confines of her house (I say my house, I mean my parents), but lately I haven’t wanted to leave it…the cold, the wind, the “is it snow/is it rain?” makes me long for a day where I can stay under the duvet. I think I mentioned before, that I do suffer from SAD and that I do struggle at this time of year, and I would like to apologise, in advance really, if I do get annoyingly negative on twitter and facebook…and to once again thank you all for the support you have given. I think the blogging/social media network is truly wonderful for anyone who is having a hard time of things, and I would say don’t be afraid to reach out, ever.

How are the Christmas preparations going? I’ve now finished the shopping, written the cards and wrapped most of the presents…all I need now is my Dad to put the tree and decorations up, and the festive songs blaring and I’m ready to roll.

xxx

The downside of owning 90+ pairs of tights is that there just isn’t enough time to wear them all. The upside is that from time to time you find a pair, still in the packet just begging to be worn. That’s what happened with this pair, purchased months ago in New Look, an impulse buy, suckered in by the Daisy print.
Clearly I’m missing dressing for work this week, as I ended up looking quite smart in *that* Peacocks dress that I lusted after so badly at the start of the year…and my ever faithful Yull Chelsea boots, truly my best footwear investment
(watch me change my mind when my Sarenza delivery arrives!)

Yesterday was another of those ideal days off, if you can toss aside the awful weather. A venture in the morning to a row of boutique style shops, where a bracelet was purchased and the cobwebs were blown away. In the afternoon came an appointment, with a dietitian, because once again I am ready to face things head on and gain some weight + health back (and by mentioning it here, I am committing myself, and perhaps wondering if I’ll fully accept it..it’s weird to be wanting to do this, from a fairly healthy point to start with, one wonders if it’s even needed), followed by a mad dash home in the pouring rain to the comfort of central heating and a steaming cup of tea.

Today is payday. And shopping day. Is there a better/more lethal combination? I have two Christmas presents left to buy…I hope to get that sorted, so I can sit smugly and watch the last minute shoppers panic (actually, that isn’t true, I just hate crowded shops and pushy people with a passion!)

How’s your Christmas preparation going? I’m feeling oddly festive already!

xxx

Sorry for once again “putting myself out there”. You people have been so wonderfully supportive, and right now I guess I need reassurance I’m doing the right thing.