Doc Socks

Yes, it's Black Friday, a phenomenon which never really existed here in the UK until a few years ago. Have I purchased anything? No, not really. I mean I ordered some Uniqlo Ezy jeans in their sale, but even the XL was too small, so I sent them back. That said, I chose to re-order a pair of their excellent ultra stretch skinnies in black because I haven't a pair that actually fit me at the moment. It's free delivery and returns at the moment, so happy days.

Ah, Doc Socks. I bought these from Amazon I think, as I baulked at paying p&p on the official DMs site. They have internal padding located at the foot's pressure points, thereby cushioning one's plates of meat against the harsh and unyielding leather of the boots.

She's got legs ...

... and she knows how to use them." Sang the hairy Texan rockers ZZ Top back in the 80s. I know how to use mine too and I'm choosing to cover them with leggings.

These are textured faux leather leggings which I bought from Matalan. They make a bit of a rasping sound when I rub my limbs together in the manner of a giant grasshopper.

The pair pictured above are biker style leggings and are also a Matalan product. They're really tactile and as such I keep rubbing my own legs like some kind of self-stimulating madwoman.

Doc Martens Cadence

Over the years I've built up a fair number of pairs of Doc Martens. I like to walk and find that they fit my lifestyle perfectly, plus I like a bit of a block heel, despite being nearly 6ft in them!

I bought these Cadences a few years ago, both in the tan and black colourways. I've also got duplicate pairs sitting in the loft which I bought half price in the DMs online sale. The heel height is roughly 2in, which is ideal. I must confess that I'm not a huge fan of the black pair as due to the specific leather they've used, Greenland, it's always seemed a bit scruffy. They look ok with black or grey skinny jeans/leggings/jeggings etc though.

 

The grips are pretty good too, as you can see. 

Doc Martens Brienna Ladies Wedge

I can never get enough boots and shoes, especially Doc Martens. I have umpteen pairs and still crave more. I bought this pair from eBay as the style has been discontinued on the website and I'd had my eye on them for ages. They're a wedge, which I love for their height and comfort.

They are very bouncy!  I'm like Zebedee.

Half A Pint Of Sweat ...

... is apparently excreted by human feet on a daily basis. How do I know this? Well, I've got the QVC Style Channel burbling around in the background, a bit like tropical fish, but without the hassle. It's the Clarks Shoes show, but it's rare to see them flogging size 9s on there.

Nike Air Blazers

You know me, I'm a sucker for trainers and I find that ASOS is a great place to buy them. This week ASOS ended their A List reward scheme and presented their customers with a £10 voucher to say thank you. So ... I bought these:

They are Nike Air Blazers Low Premium in Old Gold. I think that you'll agree that they're so cool.

Rimmel 60 Seconds Super Shine

The other day I performed a manipedi on myself; I prefer attending to my own beauty regieme, well apart from cutting my own locks and going to the eyebrow threading place sporadically.  Regular readers will know that silver is one of my most favourite colours and I have the nail polish to prove it, namely:

For those without a magnifying glass, it's Rimmel 60 Seconds Super Shine in shade #808 - Your Majesty. I often wonder if HM The Queen ever gathers all of her female relations around for a pamper session in Windsor Castle one Saturday night? I for one think that it would be nice if Kate, Meghan, Sophie and Camilla joined her for a few glasses of Gin and Dubonnets (although not Megs, obvs - she'd have a warm Ribena instead). I reckon that they'd all gossip about Fergie and try to persuade Her Maj to relax the rules about wearing open toed shoes during official functions (didn't Meghan look silly wearing ballet pumps on Bondai Beach recently?) Also, Lizzie, why aren't wedges acceptable either?