Are you having a heatwave wardrobe crisis?
Heatwaves, wardrobe delusion, Kindle resistance and splash pads.
Yes it’s hot, blah blah. But also, it’s another bank holiday which has thrown my Substack schedule right off. I know you care. You do, don't you?
So, it’s a short one this week. All I have to report right at this very moment is some tiresome mum guilt because of half term and the fact I have to work for most of it.
On the plus side, we had a lovely bank holiday weekend splashing around at the outdoor pool of my local gym, finally justifying (to myself) the price of my membership. It was better than a real holiday in many ways. It took ten minutes to get there in the car, and when everyone started having a meltdown we could just go home.
And no packing.
Like everyone, I’ve reached the heatwave and realised I have nothing to wear and/or am too fat for all my clothes from last summer. That, or they need ironing, which is not going to happen.
So I am wandering around in shorts and T-shirts from years ago, along with my age-old Birkenstocks and whichever sunglasses I haven’t lost yet. I do wonder what it is exactly that I’ve been spending my money on because there is nothing wearable in my wardrobe.
Also, why have I not had a pedicure in preparation for the weather? And why are my legs always covered in bruises? It’s feeling very Amy Winehouse. I would very much like to project more of a Princess Di on a superyacht kind of vibe.
Anyway. We can’t have everything folks. And we’re all doing ok. Aren’t we?
See you after the swelter.
BOOK STUFF
Wow - I didn’t realise you were all such bookworms or I’d have asked for your recommendations sooner!
Thanks to Georgia for sending in London Falling. Here's what she had to say about it.
“This is the unbelievable true story of a teenager who pretends to be the son of a Russian oligarch and ends up mixing with some very dangerous people. A glimpse into a hidden side of the capital, you’ll never look at London in the same way.”
By the way, I was telling someone about my inability to read the other day and they said I should get a kindle. I am so anti-kindle. When my sister first got one years ago I called her a ‘KINDLER’ over many a text as a term of abuse. It just feels wrong to read on a screen. But then I ask around and it seems all of you are bloody at it. Are you? Should I??
TV STUFF
Beef, Netflix
You know when everyone talks about a tv show, but you refuse to watch it because you have this idea of what it is in your head that turns out to entirely inaccurate? For me, that is Beef. I genuinely thought it was about beef and kitchens and chefs. Turns out, it’s not. And it’s bloody brilliant. And beef refers to having ‘beef’ with someone, in this case after a road rage incident in LA. Do watch it.
HEATWAVE STUFF
If you’re in London and you’re desperate for some half term activity that won’t be packed to the rafters, go to London Wetland Centre. They’ve got a new splash pad for kids with fountains, sprinklers and all that stuff. When it’s too much you can disappear up to the first floor for indoor games and benches where parents can sit and scroll (don’t judge, we just got drenched at the splash pad). Drive (and park for free) or walk/uber from Barnes station. I know, I know, but that’s why it’s not too busy.
FASHION STUFF
When in wardrobe doubt, listen to my fashion buyer friend Sally. This week she’s been to Zara.
“My hot weather go-to this season is definitely a linen co-ord. Really comfortable and still looks put together with minimal effort. Roll up the sleeves and pop on some sunglasses!”
Anyway. I need to go (to Zara). I’ll see you next week when things have cooled down. In the meantime, share me, pay for me and like me. You know the drill.
You have described the wardrobe situation perfectly!