Woke up this morning to how I’d like to dress today: colour, stripes, sunlight, heels, sporran.

And the denim and battered leather I’ll end up in. Always the man outfit…

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

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.

Top of my lists of wants for 2009 is a pair of Diemme boots. Fingers crossed for Japan in spring!!

Diemme boots at Syuhari.

From Bree Apperly. Filf!

Where can I buy this!? Probably from Mister Freedom in LA, but does anyone know in London?

Via Adventures in Dandyland and A Continuous Lean, who feature pages from the magazine on choice of dog breed. Woof.

…this time courtesy ACNE.

I’ll just look at this and try to forget that they’re letting Kate Moss for Topshop into their archive….

NOOOOOooooo……

I haven’t worn a watch for years and years (and years!) so with the credit crunch looming and general financial and moral despair all over Radio 4, I am doing the perverse and thinking about “investing” in one. Hermès, thanks.

Via Ebay Fashion which, god help me, I just stumbled across.