Debenhams’ Make Over

After 11 years in Overgate, Debenhams is experiencing a new look. As part of the refurbishment plans for one of Dundee’s most popular stores, Debenhams is undergoing a make-over which includes re-arranging of departments and some new features, such as pop-up stores and shopping events. There will also be some amazing new brands including Ossie… View Post

Beauty Busters: Jason Wu x Lancome

Fashion designer Jason Wu is set to collaborate with beauty giant, Lancome, launching in America this September. Jason Wu is one of The Daydreamer’s favourite designers thanks to his feminine but by no means frumpy aesthetic. His use of simple silhouettes and the impeccable cut of his clothes means that his designs are modern yet timeless, obviously a winning combination… View Post

Beauty Busters: CHANEL Christmas Collection 2012

CHANEL is always at the forefront of both fashion and beauty. The recent M’etiers d’Art show at Linlithgow in Scotland was a huge success, Brad Pitt is the handsome face of Chanel No.5 for men, and the Christmas make up collection is a hit with beauty fans everywhere. Throughout the party season, I wore the… View Post

Scottish Hairdresser of the Year 2012

The Daydreamer was excited to see that Kay McIntyre of McIntyres hair salons in Dundee received the Scottish Hairdresser of the Year 2012 award last night at the British Hairdressing Awards. My mum is a hairdresser by trade, so I’ve always had an interest in hair and beauty – I was delighted to learn that… View Post

Beauty Busters: A Dark Romance With Gucci’s Goth

The Daydreamer’s current AW12 obsession is Frida Giannini’s glamorous goths. The army of goth models walked the runway in shades of berry and black, with texture coming in the form of tulle and raven-esque feathers. Make up (by Pat McGrath) was ghostly pale, with defined cheek bones and bleached eyebrows enhancing the focal point: the blood stained, berry lip.  I have the… View Post