All That Glitters

Recently I have found myself displaying similar traits to the magnificently greedy-eyed magpie. Prior to shopping trips, nights out on the razz and rummages in vintage stores, all that occupies my minds-eye are items which shimmer, glisten and sparkle with sequins and beads.

What, if anything, makes you feel as glamorous and sophisticated as an exquisitely and meticulously beaded piece of clothing? This writer would argue that nothing else comes close. When raiding my sister's increasingly expanding vintage collection, I always try to land my hands on the sequinned items. I borrowed such an item only last night. It was a little shift top covered in black sequins and beads, trimmed in gold. Nothing makes me feel smugger than to reply "oh it's vintage" when questioned about my outfit. Aah smugness. The food of fashionistas.

It's not just the clothing which attracts me. I have also taken to adorning my nails in glitter - usually just on the tips of my Rouge Noir, to create a glamour puss French manicure. Oh la la!

Although not quite in line with the usual spring /summer materials and fashions, I find that the heavier cloth of sequinned items is perfect for my Scottish summers, which often require warmth to be considered over style. So do follow in my glittery footsteps. I guarantee you will feel like a million dollars. Or at least effortlessly glam.