Golden Years

Locals around these here 'burbs copped an eyeful of blinding gold when I ran a couple of very early morning errands.
Bless 'em, it must be such a shock to the system when a woman prances by looking like a circus ring-master at 8am.

 It was the first time I wore a pair of Black Milk gold sequinned leggings that I treated myself to a few weeks ago.
I took a chance on the leggings after hearing good reports of them and I'm glad I did.  Not only are they super-soft, the sequins are tiny and don't cut in so they don't feel like being wrapped in cut glass (wot?).

 I wore my 1930s silk PJ top (I used to think it was a camisole but realised my mistake after buying a couple of pairs with similar tops), also a 1920s tailcoat and 1940s bag, all from eBay; velvet hat from a flea market; pendant from the lovely Vix.

 The sequins are tricky to photograph but I think it's because they're not a bright gold and they're sewn in a squiggle pattern, not all over.

Time for a couple of style tips from a golden-oldie.
Tip #1: If you've had a series of horrendous, restless nights and wake up looking like crap, wear something shiny or spangly - preferably several such items at once.
I could say that the light will reflect off your face, making you look 10 years younger.
Not true.  It will shock all those around you into believing you are a tight-rope walker on day-leave from the looney bin and they will not notice your crows feet or neck crepe.

Tip #2: Red lipstick is an accessory.
Now my dear ones, go out into the world and share the love.
Desiree xo