Oh Betsey!

I guess this is pretty a tame outfit, not a lot of rules being broken here.

Maybe the snakeskin clutch and shoe earrings kind of bring a bit of interest though.

I'm wearing this get-up to emphasise that we are still well and truly experiencing winter here.

But that's fine coz even though I live in a humid climate, I have more winter clothes than summer.

Go figure.  Clearly living in the wrong country.

The dress is Betsey Johnson bought on eBay.  I love the mesh bodice and sleeves - the mesh is incredibly firm like a bandage and feels so good.

The leather Normal Kamali vest gets another outing, plus tights and velvet platforms.

The Phoenix says it's time I tried some different shoes to these and my Docs;).

But don't you find yourself wearing a fave pair over and over until the next pair come along?

I've had these red, wooden platform earrings for 20 years - ga!

Experimenting with black eye-makeup.  Lots more practise needed but I love the effect.
Apparently at my age, I'm supposed to be toning EVERYTHING down a bit. 
Meh.

OK so enough about me, let's talk about me;).

The delicious Oranges and Apples has very kindly awarded me:

Plus that crafty artist Sewing Pixie has bestowed another:

Thank you both for thinking of me:).

I've had the latter on the back-burner for a wee while probably because I can't imagine why anyone on the interwebz would want to know anything about me.

Maybe I'm just over-thinking it.

I'm supposed to share seven things about me:

1.  I mix up my children's names, sometimes on purpose, or ask "What's your name again?" just so to see them laugh.
2.  Secretly I think they're insane, as is evident here:

3.  I'm addicted to tea.

4.  The film, The World's Fastest Indian, is the story of my grandfather (mum's father), Burt Munro.  He's my inspiration to grow old disgracefully.  

If any of you gorgeous creatures are worried about whether people will laugh at you in THAT hat or THOSE shoes, watch this and you will never doubt yourself again.

5. I was born in New Zealand, grew up in Fiji and have lived in Oz for the past 20 years.

6. I want to be Nancy Drew but I think I would get arrested.

7.  I don't have TV access, but instead immerse myself in series marathons.

So this is where I pass the baton on.

* Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.
* Share 7 things about yourself.
* Pass the award along to 15 other bloggers who you've recently discovered and think are  fabulous.
* Contact the bloggers you chose and let them know about the award.

I hate choosing between bloggers because I love everyone!

I think five will do since it's Sunday and I'm nursing a houseful of people with flu.

• Petite Dejeuner
• The Well-Appointed Catwalk
• La Catrina
• Matchbox Muse
• Shine By Three

OK gotta go, I'm holding DD's head over a bucket:(. xo