London Fashion Week: Amanda Wakeley SS15

This whole it-looks-like-autumn-but-feels-like-summer thing we’ve got going on right now makes watching the SS15 shows even more exciting. Sometimes, Scotland in September means it’s just a touch too chilly to focus on next summer, but thanks to the warm weather we’re currently experiencing, it’s easy to imagine next spring’s trends right now.  One trend I think… View Post

New York Fashion Week: Oscar de la Renta SS15

What fascinates me about this man is that he so effortlessly fuses modernity with timelessness. The cut, silhouette and styling mean that his designs speak to women of all ages, and in ten years’ time, they’ll still be wearing them. Oscar de la Renta is a genius and I hope he never retires.  Oscar de la… View Post

Giveaway: Tickets to PPQ at London Fashion Week

Daydreamers, I have some wonderful news: I have two London Fashion Week tickets up for grabs! The lucky winner will receive two tickets to the PPQ show on the evening of Friday 12th September at London Fashion Week, as well as a pair of shoes from the London Fashion Week spring/summer 2015 collection. Why? Because… View Post

The Daydreamer Goes To St James’ Court, London

As you know, I went to the Scottish Fashion Awards last week and, during my fleeting visit to London, I stayed at the St James’ Court Hotel. On arrival at Charing Cross station I literally walked down one street, crossed another and turned up a third to find the St James’ Court nestled amongst grand London… View Post

The Daydreamer Goes To: Scottish Fashion Awards 2014

I wrote this blog post on the train home from London, where I attended the 9th annual Scottish Fashion Awardson Monday night. I’m a huge supporter of the event; the team behind Scotland’s “fashion Oscars” has worked tirelessly over the years to actively promote Scotland’s importance and relevance within the international fashion scene. Dr Tessa… View Post