A Parcel of Fortunes

It's interesting you know, when you receive gifts from other people... while you might continue to fall into the same shopping traps (another pair of black round toed shoes), they see 'hidden' obsessions that you obliquely may not have realised that you even had. They might find and fill all sorts of holes in your wardrobe that you didn't know about. And finally, they might just provide the secret ingredient to the perfect ensemble. Thanks, Missa.

This dress is just perfect. Apart from the magnificent colour, I have a vest which matches it perfectly and it fits like the proverbial glove. Also featuring in this outfit is my favourite celluloid brooch and my DIY sailor collar (of which I have been planning to do a post about for at least half a century).

Here are some of the other wonderful goodies that came my way. I am forever grateful and look forward to playing with these marvellous pieces.