The combat boots you’ll wear forever

I hardly taken these boots off since I got them a few weeks ago. I had to size up to make sure I didn’t nip my toes (boots that nip your toes are the worst) but this means there’s plenty of room for a nice cosy pair of socks, especially over tights. I’ve worn them… View Post

Why I took a career side-step

Christina at home with coffee and mobile phone sitting on sofa
As I creep closer to the big 4-0, I feel a sense of pressure to be “successful”. More than ever before in my career thus far, I hear a voice telling me to get my sh*t together, telling me I should be a great homemaker, maintain a healthy lifestyle and be at a certain level… View Post

Bringing glamour back

It’s safe to say that dressing up has become much less appealing over the last couple of years, but there’s still something joyful about wearing heels every now and then. When I saw this dress I knew it would be a great all-rounder for the autumn and winter months. The paisley print, the lace, the… View Post

Cosy essentials

Is there a better feeing than having your comfy, warm clothes on? Especially when they look great too. I’ve had this Baukjen striped jumper on every day since it arrived. It’s lovely and soft, and feels lightweight despite being on the chunkier side of knitwear, and it’s so easy to wear. Leggings are immediately elevated,… View Post

The pumpkin patch

Last week I found myself frantically Google-searching ‘pumpkin farms near Dundee’ after finding that the farm we usually head to for fruit picking was fully booked during the entire October holidays. I clicked through a couple of links and found a recommendation for Charleton Fruit Farm – it was a relief to discover they weren’t… View Post