Today was the end of an era. I have finally, after 8 years, replaced my beloved Miu Miu coat. You have no idea how daring and mighty this is for me!

My Miu Miu has seen many an adventure. Nervous first dates. Life threatening motor-bike rides. Nail biting interviews. Exciting international travel. Crazy clubs. Romantic restaurants. Spilled drinks. Baby puke. You name it, the Miu Miu has been there, done that.

She was the cuddle of an old friend and I will miss her.

I have tried many times to cut the chord with Miu Miu but I just couldn’t say goodbye. Sat with all the commuters on the train to London this-morning, poor Miu Miu just didn’t quite cut it against the backdrop of corporate sleek. I think some of the cut-throat, business-like vibe rubbed off on me and I finally committed to letting go.  Out with the old, in with the new. Tired and dowdy has been upgraded to fashionable and stylish.My new trench-coat doesn’t have quite the same pedigree as my Italian Miu Miu, but I do feel lifted and back on-trend in my Spanish (Made in Indonesia) Zara. Hmmmm….I miss her already….

Miu Miu will soon be taken to a charity shop because I still hold out hope that there is life in the old girl yet. Am hoping someone will take her on a few more adventures in her final days…..

* Pic above – Miu Miu & Me after a few wines at OXO in 2005. Ah…the gold ‘ole days….!