She’s one

And, just like that, she’s one. An entire year has flashed before my eyes, a year which I can pretty much sum up in four equal chunks. November-February, March-May, June-August, and September-November. Part one, the first three months, were spent with two-under-two in a bubble of baby cuddles and nappies in equal measure. Part two,… View Post

Tatha Bar & Kitchen

This review is of a gifted three course dinner plus a glass of wine for two at Tatha Bar & Kitchen, located at the V&A Dundee. The low down Tatha Bar and Kitchen is located upstairs within the V&A Dundee. During museum hours, it’s not hard to find. After hours, you wouldn’t realise there was… View Post

Black blazer, blue jeans

I think it would be pretty safe to say that a black blazer teamed with blue jeans is every busy woman’s staple go-to outfit. Whatever the occasion, these basic (but hard working) wardrobe staples are the answer when you’re either short of time or inspiration. I’ve worn the look to dinner with heels (as I… View Post

A dress for all seasons and reasons

Suddenly, out of nowhere, it’s three degrees – and only now am I blogging this summer dress. The thing about this dress is, when Phase Eight sent it to me as a gift back in August, it was too big. There was something about the neckline that didn’t suit me, and the sleeves were a… View Post

Embracing the straight leg jean

Before I was pregnant (the second time) I wrote about being over skinny jeans. Of course, there’s always a place for a skinny jean. Inside a knee-high boot, under a dress, with a heel for cocktails… yes, the skinny jean is certainly a wardrobe staple. But in the last couple of years I’ve been intrigued… View Post