Mad Men 1940's Drama, Autumn Fashion and Shoes

First I'd like to say THANKS if you have read my blog.  I spoke to a few friends who have said they've read it.  I'm not writing it for anyone other than myself really but if people do have a chance to read it in their spare 'phone checking' time I'm flattered - so THANKS.  Any suggestions, comments or followers also welcome!!

I must say I'm not massively into the Autumn fashion that is already in the shops even though it's still August!! I mean, I'm going on holiday next week and I'm sure 100's of people have still got a summer holiday to go on and all there is in the shops is dark colours and jumpers!  Androgeny, seventies preppy and block colours are not really my cup of tea.  When you see a wicked 70's styled outfit in a magazine it looks great, but realistically who can pull that off? Remember Cheryl on her first X factor outing?....



 I can just about deal with the clour blocking, if they are nice bright colours but having all the dark Autumn stuff out in Summer is just a bit depressing.  And don't even get me started on these weird Beetle shoes.....(see below) Really is ANYONE going to buy/wear them this season?

However, I do love the 1940's Madmen look aka Christina Hendricks.  The hour glass shaped dresses, sexy pencil skirts, dog tooth jackets and towering court shoes - unfortunately they are not really suitable for school and then a bit too smart for going out so not sure when I can wear this stuff??  And I think that's on it's way out this season?

I hope sometimes I might make a recommendation in my blog that someone tries and then enjoys.  I am loving drama set in the 1940's and have always loved Stephen Poliakoff's work but did anyone see 'Glorious 39' on BBC 2 the other night? If you didn't try to watch it, it's amazing.  So well written, produced and acted and so much intrigue and suspense.  It has the same actress (Romola Gerai) that is also in The Hour on BBC 2 - set a bit later I think in the 1950's but the same classic British vibe which I love.  I love the prim and properness of it all and I guess the class system too.  Try and see it on catch up as I think it's the last episode next week.  That reminds me of a great film set in the same period; 'An Education' with Carey Mulligan - loved it.

Anyway, I feel like today is perhaps not going to be very productive - not the attitude really but there we go.
Favourite of the day: Shoes I want to buy....Some towering courts from the website ASOS which I can highly recommend - I wish I used netaporter and mywardobe but alas I do not have the budget so ASOS is much more affordable and copies all the catwalk anyway ; )