A bit of vintage

I know I have been incredibly slack recently and not posted anything for nearly two weeks, since my Mum came to stay. Just to say we had great fun that evening, negotiating the p*ssing rain with cabs and tubes, to enjoy a glass or two of vino in the Electric Showroom (Old street). We then headed for a cheep and very cheerful Vietnamese, which was delicious.

Last weekend was another miserable one, weather wise. Saturday morning started with a virtuous yoga class and a little bit of shopping. Having nearly decided to stay in and forgo my guest list ticket for Finlay Quaye at Koko in favour of a warm living room, X-Factor and a bottle of wine, I quickly came to my senses and headed out to my friend's house in Camden. It was a really really fun night. Finlay was not on form, and dressed shockingly in a Trilby, sunglasses and baggy T-shirt (trying to hide the extra pounds but failing). The real star of the night were Gentleman's Dub Club who really got the crowd going with their horns and bass (majority of them were the singer's friends - me and my brother included) and we ended the night on a real high.

Sunday was supposed to be my shopping day. Unfortunately tiredness kicked in and a real 'can't be arsed' feeling. So, instead of town, I headed down to Tooting and walked to my local M&S at Collier's Wood. The leaves have been turning for a while now, they're even starting to fall to the ground, so I needed a woolly cardie. Can I just say head to M&S. They have hundreds! I was spoilt for choice.

But I am now rested and ready to get back on the fashion wagon. I have put my name down for a course at Little Hands to start in January and written my letter to Santa to hopefully acquire a sewing machine this Christmas. This Sunday I hope to go to Barnado's Pop Up Shop on Carnaby St. A-List celebs have donated their vintage shoes for us poor people to purchase in aid of charidee. Brill! On sale alongside will be vintage handbags and accessories. Having missed the Vintage Fair in Chelsea a few weeks ago, I really want to go to this one.

I've writted quite a long post and not even mentioned my book club say out on Saturday. Well, I shall save that for post event, given that I don't know the itinerary yet. I've just nominated my first book for book club, Steal You Away by Niccolo Ammaniti. Lets hope they like it...