It looks more "gold" in reality.
It did not turn out how I imagined it, mainly because the fabric I had was not flimsy enough, but I am still pleased with it and I wore it to a birthday party yesterday.
I want to have another go using finer fabric. I have some in my stash. However I need to think what outfit it will go with. Then I will need to get more party invitations so I can wear it. Very few events I got to involve dressing up (before yesterday, the last party I went to was Christmas eve!).
I have been getting a little frustrated recently not having a car. But travelling by tube yesterday (nearly 2 hours each way) did mean I could enjoy the cocktails. I had 3 "London flower" cocktails which included vodka, elderflower and grapefruit juice.
But think of the frustrations of having a car: gridlocks, road rage from other drivers, over-zealous traffic wardens, the ever-increasing cost of petrol, not being able to park anywhere, etc. I sometimes get frustrated at not being able to drive and not having a car, and have even contemplated taking driving lessons. But then I come to my senses and realise what I would be letting myself in for. The never-ending costs of keeping a car, and the aforementioned frustrations. If I am desperate I can always get a taxi and sometimes get lifts. Better than committing myself to the car culture. All this is apart from the environmental costs and the guilt induced by them. I'd stick to cycling and public transport if I were you.
ReplyDeleteI have got a driving licence. Thirty or so years ago I passed my test and that was the last time I drove! However, it's not just the cost and the responsibility of car ownership that would put me off getting a car. I don't think I could cope with the London traffic. It is sometimes bad enough on a bike, but at least I can get off that and push!
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