Economising

My economy drive is still going well. There are a few things that I absolutely cannot scrimp on however; good quality vegetables, fruit, nights out, skincare and Kiehls hair products (they're incredible!). I am also currently on something of a health kick. The rules are: nothing but fruit before 11am, salad/fruit for lunch and then a baked potato with veg at night. It is showing considerable results.

Back to economising. I've never been a salon addict; I only splurge on my hair because it's long and I like keeping it in top condition. I must confess to doing my own "demi" colour at home a couple of weeks back, which saved me an extra £37 on top of my normal hair bill. I've had only one manicure in my life and maintain my own nails with cuticle oil and a clear coat. No more fake tanning at home; I am pale and proud. The moral of the story is that if you can master your own beauty regime, you can easily stop visiting salons.

This morning, I have consumed too much coffee and last night, I had ghastly dreams about giant moths and wasps attacking me. I did that embarrassing thing whereby you exhibit a muffled protest in terror and wake yourself up, flailing at the duvet.

Currently engrossed in "The Pursuit of Love" by Nancy Mitford.

Indulging oneself...

I love self-indulgence. At least a glass of Merlot has been consumed every night for the past week (moderation, right?) and I've been coating myself in St Tropez to get a beautiful musky olive tan.

On the other hand, I have been working out hard and restricting carbs for a semi-detox. My detoxes never involve cutting out coffee and wine. Thank God I don't appear to have a Merlot intolerance. I feel smashing. There's a lot to be said for eating food which is in its natural form.

The next couple of days may be somewhat heavy, with a night out later on and a pub lunch tomorrow...I think moderation can officially go out of the window.

As if I don't have enough complications already, I can feel a "thing" coming on. The "thing" is very charming, somewhat Mediterranean looking and enjoys copious amounts of cigarettes. Must make a proper arrangement to talk, as people keep turning up and spiriting either of us away.