La Mariniere

La mariniere, or the striped shirt, was obviously a must-have for my trip to Paris. This one I picked up at Debenhams, a few days before departure – you know when you’ve planned what to take, but there’s just something missing? La mariniere filled that gap and fitted well with my monochrome capsule wardrobe; the… View Post

Look 2, Valentino AW15

Look 2, Valentino AW15. I’m off to Paris today and wish that this was my arrival outfit, a la Carrie Bradshaw in the penultimate episode of Sex and the City. Hey, they don’t call me The Daydreamer for nothin’. View Post

Hidden Agenda

It might look like spring, but it’s still pretty freaking cold outside. There’s nothing worse than being fooled by your eyes, which (having seen longer days and spring blooms) tell you to wear cropped trousers – only to receive a rude awakening from your body, which feels drafty from the ankle up thanks to stubborn… View Post

Hope Springs

This weekend felt very close to spring…. the weather was milder than it has been in a while, the sun was shining brightly over fresh, natural blooms, and the birds were singing contentedly. Such a refreshing and positive time of year surely calls for stripes and espadrilles. Avoid premature summer vibes by choosing a black… View Post

Oscars 2015 Red Carpet

I love the Oscars. I love the old school Hollywood glamour of the red carpet, and the Academy Awards as an establishment – it’s really an institution, isn’t it? Can you imagine going? Actually being there, right in the thick of the throng on the red carpet? I’d happily attend as one of those poor… View Post