This is a revised fashion accessories post (I forgot to include the manicure kit Nathan told me to list) of a blog on https://saltyinspirations.com/call-in-for-murder-by-tammy-barker/. Plus, it is worth repeating here. At last that’s what Nathan said.
What is an Amateur Sleuth Supposed to Use to Find a Killer?
My name is Nathan Reader. I’m a fashion expert, a smooth talker, a shopping guru, and Ashley Compton’s sidekick. A few months ago, I saved her hide when she confronted a killer in the novel Call in for Murder. For her birthday, I got her something every gal must have. An exquisite sleuthing/catching a killer kit. There’s no reason she can’t look stunning in fashion accessories when trailing someone, searching for clues, and protecting herself. Am I right?
Wearable Fashion Accessories
- Tight, black or navy leggings. They are great for running and can hold in a few ounces of flab. Swimmers shave off chest and leg hair to increase speed. Leggings might achieve the same results. Besides, you don’t want flowy material in your way when you chase and tackle the bad guys. You want to be a mean, lean, fighting machine.
- Ghost Max 3 sneakers in harbor mist. It’s a neutral color with a pop of pink. They are breathable, have extra support for foot landings, and a broad base for long lasting surveillance. You don’t want to be running in your stilettos. The concrete will murder the heels, and that’s a sin against all things fashionable. Did I mention the Max 3 is cute?
- A scarf for handcuffs. I don’t want a pair of those tin-looking things around my delicate wrist. Sadly, you must use jersey, so the knot stays secure. Silk is prettier, but it’s easier to escape out of. But that doesn’t mean icky. Something in a jewel tone is pretty, and bright enough to see the knots. It can be wrapped around the neck to take someone to their knees while you get the upper hand.
Fashion Accessories
- A Nokia 225 4G. Purchase a black one. Black goes with everything and is invisible. Get a prepaid SIM card for true anonymity. Put a wallpaper of a Hawaiian beach on the home screen for a little flair.
- It can take pictures at crime scenes, and show people said pictures if you want an identity.
- It records voice and video (check the laws in your state about recording without giving knowledge).
- A flashlight for snooping in the dark. Three things in one small package.
- A container of very fine beige or ivory face powder with a big makeup brush. It grabs fingerprints. It won’t work on white surfaces, but it works on dark colored surfaces.
- A compact mirror, preferably something from the 1940s. They were bigger than today’s models. It’s good for spying No one will question someone looking in a mirror, especially if you are holding a lipstick in the other hand.
- A manicure set. You can use the nail file, tweezers, and cuticle pusher to pick an older or flimsy lock. You could use the cuticle scissors to cut zip ties, further prying open a window, or an emergency stabbing weapon.
- A travel-sized plastic spray bottle with a nozzle that sprays in a big diameter. Fill it with Grey Goose Vodka. The 40% alcohol is an eye burner. Try drinking a straight shot and tell me your eyes don’t burn. Go ahead, I’ll wait.
The Final Needed Accessory
“Where do I put all this?” you are asking. This is the best part. Now you have an excuse to get a leather handbag. A 12×16 works nicely. There is room for your other necessities, such as your wallet, keys, and regular phone. Make sure it has two pockets, so your emergency supplies are at the ready. If it’s a buttery, cognac brown leather, it’s going to be a hefty weapon, weighing about 1-1/2 pounds empty. Imagine how heavy it will be when it’s packed. Great for whacking someone upside the head or punching them in the breadbasket.
What did I forget? I don’t think there’s anything missing.