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MrsM slept soundly
and woke feeling rested
which was just as well...
La grasse matinée
because she had completely forgotten
what the first day of term feels like:
invoicesexpenseandpayclaims;
examquestionsassessedwork
employmentcontractsattendanceissues;
insuranceagreementsworkshopadvertising...
and...the Spain Field Trip...
MrsM has been distracted
but she needs to plan her wardrobe urgently
because she departs on Sunday.
At the Races
This little number will be perfect for field work:
note the responsible use of sun hat
and day sack for first aid kit.
La Madeleine
This outfit will blend in nicely
for the in-depth study of cafe culture.
Julia
There may be an occasional evening expedition
and MrsM want to be prepared
and observe the local dress code.
After the Ball
Finally, MrsM plans to travel in this.
She is required to be on campus
at 3.15am on Sunday morning
and she wants to look stylish
when she collapses with exhaustion
on Sunday afternoon.
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All paintings by Ramon Casas i Carbó (1866 - 1932),
Catalan artist and contributor to Modernisme movement.
and woke feeling rested
which was just as well...
La grasse matinéebecause she had completely forgotten
what the first day of term feels like:
invoicesexpenseandpayclaims;
examquestionsassessedwork
employmentcontractsattendanceissues;
insuranceagreementsworkshopadvertising...
and...the Spain Field Trip...MrsM has been distracted
but she needs to plan her wardrobe urgently
because she departs on Sunday.
At the RacesThis little number will be perfect for field work:
note the responsible use of sun hat
and day sack for first aid kit.
La MadeleineThis outfit will blend in nicely
for the in-depth study of cafe culture.
JuliaThere may be an occasional evening expedition
and MrsM want to be prepared
and observe the local dress code.
After the BallFinally, MrsM plans to travel in this.
She is required to be on campus
at 3.15am on Sunday morning
and she wants to look stylish
when she collapses with exhaustion
on Sunday afternoon.
*****
All paintings by Ramon Casas i Carbó (1866 - 1932),
Catalan artist and contributor to Modernisme movement.
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Ms H loves this post and is glad there will never be any more 'first days of Term' for her.
ReplyDeleteAnd not an inch of fleece to be seen...
ReplyDeleteHow have I missed this artist? An invaluable template for life as it ought to be dressed.
ReplyDeleteLoved this!
ReplyDeleteMinus the unGodly meeting hours on campus
Gorgeous! I hope you are taking your personal maid, if those delicious outfits are replacing fleece and cargo pants?
ReplyDeleteas MrsM is in the advance party, nay the vanguard, she has a greater baggage allower than the slackers who are travelling in daylight.
ReplyDeleteI don't expect it to reach the 70kg level achieved by MasterM
What gorgeous paintings, Alice.
ReplyDelete3.15am? I hope they will be providing coffee.
provided there is an almond croissant MrsM will be ready for anything ...
ReplyDeleteNow you haven't considered foot wear I hope a nice pair of sturdy boots for field work and dainty slippers for evening excursions are included.
ReplyDeleteJo x
Oh gosh, 3.15 a.m., after the first week of term - you're a glutton for punishment, Alice!
ReplyDeleteLove these posts of yours - very literary in style - a delightful excursion beyond the norm.....
ReplyDeleteI very much hope Mrs M has enlisted the assistance of some young men to help her with her travelling trunk!
ReplyDeleteI am imagining you, dear Alice, in repose ala "After the Ball" during your Sunday meeting. Should be memorable for all.
ReplyDeleteGosh...you will look glamourous.
ReplyDeletei'm afraid i would be cursing those corsets. How glad i am to be a "modern" woman!!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures!
ReplyDeleteJenny
but but but... where THE FLEECE?
ReplyDeleteOne must always remain stylish when collapsing with exhaustion...
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