Last blog went out of vogue quite quickly, so maybe this one will stay topical for a few years – or months - to come. 

Some very brief tips on how David Cameron and Nick Clegg can kick off their leadership with style – click on the links and go straight to the auctions at Flogit4u:  

There’s going to be fist shaking aplenty in the first few sessions of parliament - which means lots of cuffs on show. If you can’t wow your opponents – or colleagues – with your new, shiny policies, you can at least impress with you new, shiny cufflinks: These ones for Dave – steering the country + These ones for Nick – a lighter shade of blue  

Will the Lib and Con leaders consult each other before a debate to make sure their shirts and ties don’t clash? Like girls preening before a big night out, I’m sure there will be some heated discussion about who wears what. We’ll help make the decision for them:TM Lewin for Dave - a prestigious brand for a prestigious chap+Boss for Nick - because he kind of is.  

If they aren’t already, Nick and Dave are going to have to get used to press flashbulbs blinding them wherever they go – slipping on a pair of designer shades will soon be second nature for them.Von Dutch for Dave – suitably cool.+Ray Ban for Nick – understated classic  

We know that the Prime Minister and his Deputy have their clothes picked specifically for them according to the situation – particularly ties. But do they have their sock colour dictated to them too? Probably not, but if they did….. For Dave – Sober, classic Grey+ For Nick – Renegade, shocking purple