It got me thinking about the need to support local designers in such tough retail times, not to mention the fact that Zara has just landed on our shores. I couldn't see a whiff of the financial crisis hitting home when I re-visted the flagship Melbourne store the other day- it was full, there was a queue for the change room and the tills were running hot.

Ah it's Friday, it's autumn and it's a long weekend here for us. I'm going to a farm for the weekend(have visions of Carrie when she visited Aiden's country abode) and its been suggested to me that I invest in a pair of gum boots, or wellies. In my personal opinion they are like an overgrown version of Crocs so I don't really want to spend a lot of money on them, plus I need them in a hurry(as in by tonight!). I think some sort of discount department store will be in order for me today.