You look... amazing! And I have to say, I agree. I'm wearing all black - but expensive black. The kind of deep, soft black that you fall into. A simple sleeveless dress from Whistles, the highest of Jimmy Choos, a pair of stunning uncut amethyst earrings. And please don't ask how much it all cost, because that's irrelevant. This is investment shopping. The biggest investment of my life. I haven't eaten anything all day so I'm nice and thin and for once my hair has fallen perfectly into shape. I look... well, I've never looked better in my life.But of course, looks are only part of the package, aren't they?
The narrator feels extraordinary in her elegant outfit, which consists of an expensive black dress, designer shoes, and beautiful earrings. She prides herself on her appearance, having carefully crafted her look to achieve what she considers the pinnacle of her beauty. The effort she put into choosing these items is significant, leading her to consider them as pivotal investments rather than mere purchases. This self-image is reinforced by her decision not...