Madeira,New Year's Eve 2015.

An utterly glorious day,at first cloudy and dull,but once the sun popped through, the clouds, even the light showers, didn't dampen my feeling of joy and contentment.The previous evening was so tired after dinner,the workout in the gym was quite vigorous and of course I walked for good three hours in town,had no energy to go to the theatre at 10.30, even though was feeling super and SEEEXY!Yes, may I say it-sexy in my very simple black get up- a T-shirt from Marks I wear to the gym,worn back to front to accentuate the predominantly gold utterly delicious funky necklace,bought at a reduced price in Bimba Y Lola in Tenerife (reduction not expected,a nice surprise),calf length at least 15 years old Marks trousers,supreme fit, supreme quality,teamed with oh so stylish leather lace up ankle boots with pointed studded toes and a divine bracelet every-one thought was a watch in disguise-two massive hearts facing each other,blood red,the red matching the lips on a bag from La Palma,in the corner of he bag the word KISS in white diamante,utterly stunning.I joked to the lovely couple, who remarked how different it was, that the KISS was the only kiss I was going to get!I felt a two million dollars in a two hundred pound outfit!Thank you Bimba,thank you Marks-my most favourite store in the whole wide world! I am a savvy shopper but even I at times,when in a hurry, lose my guard, as happened in Madeira in BIOFARMA. Always happy to try natural cosmetics,I bought there several items including an under eye Himalayan cream,only when back on ship I looked closely and realized the selling date expired in March 2015.Luckily it cost 13 euros only,normally I spend much more on an eye cream. I use the cream on my knees and elbows now. I spent an absolute fortune in Perfumeria Arkay,Ripoche 18,Tenerife,if you ask for an extra deal, you get it, they have the right idea,do not want to lose a customer. I love Sisley and the price I got was very,very good.There is a nice Bar Da Vinci on Ripoche 6, where a delightful, I presume German owner, judging by her accent, made me a super duper coffee with an extra shot,hot and strong,just as I like it.Opposite the Bar is a newly opened shoe shop,where I picked up two pairs of the most comfortable sneakers,I only wish they had them wider,would have got a pair for my lovely sister,too.This again is a place I am never going to give a miss in future.But one of my favourite shops on Canary Islands is in Madeira,105 Rua Do Janeiro,no reductions,no sales, all items exclusive,mostly one offs,bought there a yellow leather bag last March, this time I walked out with a red corduory top, a pinkish embroided top,a stunning necklace, a blue ring for 5 euros, and a greenish silk scarf with the most adorable flower print. And I must not forget a "fake" watch-looks like a watch, even has a dial showing time, yet it is a leather bracelet,quite unusual.I love and am not afraid to wear funky bits and pieces.