London Fashion Week Day 2: Jane Gowans

I popped in to see the lovely Jane Gowans yesterday afternoon, where she and her equally lovely PR, Kate, refuelled my batteries with a cup of tea and a tasty biscuit. We had a chat about fashion week and Jane’s new collection. The collection, entitled Captain, was inspired by an old photograph that Jane discovered… View Post

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

V&A at Dundee: Selling Dreams Lecture

As you know, The Daydreamer loves the V&A at Dundee Selling Dreams exhibition currently on display at The McManus, so I was excited to learn that Susanna Brown, Curator of Photographs at V&A (London) is giving a lecture tomorrow evening on the exhibition. The lecture will be held at 6 pm at the Dalhousie Building… 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

Mohair Shopping Evening

I’m loving all the independent boutiques and retailers in the city just now. Missy LaLa’s is still going strong after a few years in Crichton Street, RARA and the Pretty Vacant Show Rooms is buzzing with creative and students, while Lovely Things on Dock Street is perfect for gifts and interiors. In Broughty Ferry, Tiger… View Post