Tag Archives: dress

Bare legs and no knickers in a spanking new library (Rousse)

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Dreamaticus

The reason for baring my legs under a short winter dress, I explained, was that I had mislaid my tights. My companions were unaware, however, that I was also wandering around knickerless. I knew the location of my underwear – … Continue reading →

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Lindisfarne tribute band fail (Rousse)

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Dreamaticus

Although JS had put in all the work for the university reunion, I was the mistress of ceremonies for the day. This meant that the guests were under the impression that I was responsible for the shambolic arrangements. These included: … Continue reading →

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Champagne-guzzling errant husband is useless at packing (Rousse)

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Dreamaticus

TPR and his sister SG had broken off from our main party to take seats in the hotel’s poshest bar. When I spotted them they were working their way through an elaborate Champagne tasting tray, the most expensive item on … Continue reading →

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Cerys Matthews, fortune teller (Belle)

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Dreamaticus

My friend told me I should walk to Brewer Street where I would find ‘adorable and affordable’ dresses. However, along the way I joined a queue to have my fortune read by Cerys Matthews. Cerys was standing behind a counter … Continue reading →

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Over body-confidence, laundry robbers, the Northumbrian pipes, and a man in white bow ties (Rousse)

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Dreamaticus

Early one morning, before the shops opened, my sister S, my mother and I ran along the Ullapool esplanade. At the far end we stepped on the scales. My sister weighed in at 11 stone five, over two stone heavier … Continue reading →

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Coconut Kit Kat no consolation for crime (Belle)

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I had to admit it. I looked fabulous in this yellow dress. Although I was working as a teacher in 1940s New York, I also acted as unofficial assistant to my private detective boyfriend. A good wardrobe was essential. I … Continue reading →

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Getting naked in Edinburgh (Rousse)

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I shopped naked on Princes Street not because I was an exhibitionist, but because I hated the process of getting dressed. TPR begged me to break this habit, fearful that one day I would eventually be spotted in the nude … Continue reading →

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Oscars red carpet fail averted (Rousse)

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Dreamaticus

How could I tell my cousin NT, as well as his wife DT who had selected the outfit, that a 1970s shocking pink velvet suit, complete with oversize lapels and 24 inch flared trousers, was not a good look for … Continue reading →

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Son learns of surrogate half-sister through father’s ex-girlfriend mother of the baby (Rousse)

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Dreamaticus

My godson James was the son of my ex-boyfriend. He hardly saw me in his childhood, but now a young adult he was keen to befriend me to learn more about the early life of his father. This posed difficulties. … Continue reading →

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A risky revealing nightdress (Rousse)

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I met Belle outside the British Library. At first we were thrilled to discover that we had both topped our outfits with thin, silver-grey, suit jackets. Our joy turned to disappointment when we realised that just about every other professional … Continue reading →

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