Arriving at the school gates this morning looking tired and windswept, wearing my slightly too sensible waterproof coat with detachable hood (yes, really) and heavy workmen's black boots (practical for the walk home), I felt suddenly dowdy and unfashionable.
Standing next to me was another mum looking immaculate, as she always does I might add, in a black velvet jacket, suede ankle boots with a two-inch heel, silk scarf, full make-up and perfect straight blond hair.
So I need a revamp. I also need to get up fifteen minutes earlier in the morning and make slightly more of an effort.
If you see me heading off on the school run, you may notice that I look different from now on, because I will be wearing this:
And occasionally I may wear this:
No more boring school run. Those outfits should have the desired effect.
