Only 8 Pairs of Shoes?

Salvatore Ferragamo red patent kitten heels from http://www.selfridges.com

Actress (or actor?) Emma Watson revealed that she only has eight pairs of shoes.  I don’t believe her at all, I don’t know ANY woman in my entire extended circle of friends and family even ten times removed who only have eight pairs of shoes.

Her statement led to the inevitable glut of fashion editors declaring the only eight pairs of shoes that any woman may ever need.  Some of the lists include Geography teacher (aka Jesus) leather sandals and trainers.  I own neither. 

A Trench for a Drench

If you’re going to be drowned in Britain’s biblical April showers why not do it in style?

Only £1895 this wonderful Burberry Prorsum trench coat is so gorgeous you will actually cross your fingers and wish for rain.  Available on Net-a-Porter.

On the other extreme of the price see saw is this £40 on-trend cobalt trench coat from Debenhams:

The Apprentice Breaks Own Rules

Sunday night’s final on BBC of The Apprentice seemed to make a mockery of its own rules. The winner was supposed to receive a cash investment of £250,000 for his/her new business idea with Lord Sugar as a business partner. This is not what appears to have happened, exactly.

Brazilians For Britain

M & S reported today that it’s sales have been pretty average but the whopping increase in demand for the Brazilian knicker range has been a driver of growth.

I do love their Brazilian undie range myself as they are great for everyday glamour and the price is fantastic.