The mud's going to stick around a while. We took a walk last weekend and due to an inclement morning of torrential rain there were numerous super-puddles which took quite some negotiating to pass. One also lead to a diversion but it's sometimes nice to take a new path. Glad I wore my Magnum boots again, they cope so well in grotty ground. 

I did have to coax myself into something bright and cheerful, it was so tempting to go for the horrendous ugly  yet comfortable trousers in which I toil at the allotment or garden. But of course, I did raise my spirits with some eyeliner, mascara and a dress. There can't be many dresses that make you feel worse than huge baggy working trousers? I did feel more perky.

Wow, we've reached the last Friday before Christmas and while I'd love to say I'm off until next year it's more a case of see what happens. This outfit dates all the way back to the cusp of November/December when we went out to the farm to pick up our Christmas tree. It was a cold day and I was pleased at the opportunity to wear my hat, scarf and gloves for our festive activity without overheating. This dress was one I bought from Kezzie's sale a while ago which is suitable for winter layering and suits tights and boots.

I sewed the hat into a better state of repair earlier in the year, finally. Perfect for saving me from a bad hair day.

 In a rare turn of events you may notice that my nails are painted. I picked up a dark plum and a teal with the intention of feeling dressed up for Christmas events. In typical Sophie style I had to trial it, chipped it badly all over, repainted and then after a day or two it was ruined again. Took the whole lot off, except the stubborn residue that clung to my dry skin. Ran out of time to paint my nails for the Christmas do and back to square one.
But I hope to do better this weekend (I wouldn't hold your breath).
 My lovely boots I swear I'll get re-soled every year then completely forget.
I'm hoping to pop up a post Monday but we shall see. In case I don't, then I wish you a very merry Christmas!

Take care,
Sophie

Saturday's forecast was for sunshine in the morning then an afternoon of heavy rain. I got up early and relished the sunrise; early starts suit me. I love an early morning to feel like I'm making the most of the day.
Faithful skinny fit jeans are perfect for chilly mornings, as are super fluffy jumpers. That day I wore my new Keen ankle boots along with some nifty turn-ups. You know how much of a fan I am of a practical boot.

This pair of East side booties are ticking all the boxes for me at the moment. This pair are in a colourwave called pale olive/gargoyle, (although technically each bootie is made up by three colours). I love the concept, these are so different to anything I've seen before and for good reason; the assymentric lacing system contours to the foot for maximum comfort and best fit. I did feel like my feet were kept well supported, with a perfectly snug fit. Just what I want to feel while out and about. As an ankle boot fanatic I could wax lyrical about the benefits of that little extra support all day, but for people who just prefer a shoe, the Lower East Side Lace might be more your thing.
The internal cushioning to the sole makes them wonderfully comfortable to wear. I'm mightily impressed! The heel has a subtle debossed pattern which adds extra detail to the boot. The Bridge City collection may have taken it's inspiration from Portland, Oregon but it translates into universal sophistication. This is a pair of boots just perfect for travelling, city exploring and
This country girl is a Keen Bridge City fan!
Sophie
Thank you to Keen for sending me these booties to review, all opinions my own as always.