Happy Monday (I'm trying to beat my dislike of Monday mornings with a positive attitude and sunny disposition… so far, so good).

It's Inspiration Monday time again from Megan and Nora at Two Birds Boutique. I adore our this week's muse, Alexa Chung. I don't have a dress like the one she is wearing here so I had to go for a shirt that kinda looked a little bit like it teamed with a short skirt. I also tried a faux bob (it's not really working though is it).

May I draw your attention to my boots for a moment, they're a preloved eBay purchase from November last year. I think I like them. I like them teamed with a short skirt, they have a little bit of a heel, aren't too dressy but not too casual either. Do you think they look okay? You can say 'no', I won't mind as long as you say it nicely :)

Having reached the grand old age of 37 - an age at which short skirts are a 'should-I-shouldn't-I?' item - I have a strict set of rules for how I wear a short skirt.

The shorter the skirt the less flesh you can reveal. Cover chest, shoulders and arms. Keep tops semi fitted or loose.

Any skirt above mid thigh always necessitates tights - I'm talking triple digit denier here. No exceptions.

Steer clear of anything completely figure hugging, if in doubt, buy the skirt one size bigger than normal. If still in doubt, don't buy it.

If you're going bare legged, the skirt should sit no more than an inch above the knee - that's short enough.

Bare legs + short skirt = casual flat or low heel sandals, or converse type casual trainers (not the sort of shoe meant for sport of any kind), or flip flops. No crocs. No Uggs.

The higher the hemline the lower the heel should be, unless it's party wear, in which case wear a dress and heels. Same rules apply for length of dress and hosiery as above.

And to think all of these rules are followed subconsciously and simultaneously…

Hope you have a great Monday
Love