Vinni Puh is the Russian version of Winnie the Pooh. Except that he’s a Russian bear, not a teddy, and Christopher Robin is nowhere to be seen.

Listen to the Radio 4 programme to hear the whole story. If you can get through the first fifteen minutes without being incredibly irritated by Michael Rosen the dividends pay off.

Or just watch it here. A delight.

I hope we can make the Gainsbourg exhibition in Paris this winter! Thanks to Pam for wording us up!

21 October 2008 - 1 March 2009, Cité de la musique.

And just because she’s so sublime…

Vali Myers came to Europe from Australia at 19 and took up residence in Paris, where she was one of Ed van der Elsken’s subjects for Love on the Left Bank. She later divided her time between a valley in near Porofino in Italy, New York and Melbourne, where she died in 2003.

Her lover has written a memoir, but I would love a copy of van der Elsken’s documentation of Beatnik Paris.

From the Sart. I love the way you scroll down to reveal those trousers, that cuff and those shoes.

Yippi-yi-yay!!

San Franciscan twins Marian and Vivian Brown via Bebe Le Strange.

(I just bought a leopard print coat.)

The shoe is confused and la donna e mobile. These are victoriana cum workboot cum golf shoe cum cowboy boot are available at The Urban Collection.

I love a victorian style boot with black stockings and white cotton on top , but these are a step beyond. Are they the greatest boots ever or just plain crazy?

On sale at the Housing Works Thrift Shop online auction.

Searching for a dress to be married in last year was fascinating. In the space of a month I had completely moved my sights from very sculptured and tight dresses, like a  Forties “war bride” suit or a Gaultier flesh-pink corset dress, to more romantic and feminine shapes. Edwardian lawn dresses, Thirties chiffon and my favorite of all - Irish Crochet Lace gowns.

I didn’t wear one in the end. They’re totally impractical for a registry office then pub day, far too tiny for Australian-reared shoulders and waists, they’re mostly available in the States, and a hand-made well-preserved dress will set you back thousands.

Doesn’t mean I can’t dream…

On ebay.

Just after the wedding in the back garden with Lomo cameras. Taken by Paul Stokes.