Sunday Songs

I'll let the music talk.

Shoes, glorious shoes: Rodarte X

“What chocolate can’t do, shoes can.” Whoever said that must be a very fit and financially-drained person. - I found my new favourite brand of shoes.

But, it’s only when you look at Rodarte for Opening Ceremony’s latest collection that you realise the veracity of that quote. The autumn / winter collection of chunky heeled lace-up booties caters of every category of shoe lovers.

Clothes: Detachable collor

Just as you start to stereotype a piece of clothing with a specific gender, the industry and its creative heads blow up a storm. Whether it’s to do with the comeback of 1960s fashion or the modernization of a contemporary tuxedo suit. We might be a little biased here, but nothing ever stays ‘boring’ in the solar system of fashion. Especially when ‘it’ girls and street style queens are the ones who instigate a trend.

Such is the 2012 trend alert of this fancy and easy-to-wear accessory – a detachable collar. Quite literal in its meaning, a detachable collar is a jewel for the wardrobe and adding this element to an outfit is like varnishing your antique furniture – not obligatory but always appreciated. Brimming with character, personality and charisma, this accessory is also responsible for adding an instant quirk to an outfit. It’s versatile in its styling and creation, making it all the more appealing.

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I Love Bird Watching

I have always watched birds. When I was very small, I used to watch the starlings on the lawn, poking about for grubs. I was fascinated by their shiny plumage when the sun shone on it.

I keep several bird feeders in my garden. The smaller birds, such as goldfinches and blue tits, enjoy the sunflower hearts and niger seeds. The starlings and jackdaws enjoy squabbling over the fat feeders.

I live in a suburban area, and when the weather is cold, I get some more unusual birds, such as redwing and fieldfare, which are winter visitors from Scandinavia. I have also had blackcaps and chiffchaff passing though.

I like to go bird watching locally, and I am in a very good area for this. I can walk to the River Thames at Kingston and to Richmond Park. I can drive to the Wetland Centre in Barnes, which is a managed wetland, built from an old reservoir, which provides habitat for all types of water birds, including bitterns. I also drive to Bookham Common, which is famous for its nightingales and heronry in spring.

I like going to places regularly, because it is exciting to see new birds in familiar places. I like being out in the fresh air and occasional sunshine, listening to birdsong and being aware of the changing seasons. And I never know what each day’s bird watching will bring.

Goldfinches on a birdfeeder