Flora & Fauna

When it comes to jewellery, I have my favourite pieces (which include this Alex Monroe necklace) that are special to me and (by chance), they’re not cheap. However, I use accessories to change a look or tap into a trend and for this I tend to go for higher end high street jewellery – that way,… View Post

Balancing Act

Although it’s now the middle of May, the temperature is cool in Scotland. When the sun shines, it feels warm but with the sharp, cold wind – which insists on returning at least once a day – you really can’t leave the house without either a vest or a scarf, or both (I’m getting a bit fed up of wearing a… View Post

All the Small Things

There has been a real shift from the statement necklace to much more delicate jewellery of late; rather than adorning the body with gem stones and chunky metals, we’re lacing our necks, wrists, hands and ears with paper-thin chains, simple gold bands and interesting little trinkets. Of course, there’s still a place for statement jewellery… View Post

Outfit Post: Nautical But Nice

Broughty Ferry Beach, DundeeHat: GAP in New YorkCoat: MonsoonT-shirt: H&MJeans: Oasis JadeShoes: ConverseScarf: GiftRing: Jewel in St Andrews and lovingly gold plated by Jane Gowans (thanks Jane) View Post

Dundee Contemporary Arts: Shop

Last week I was invited along to the re-launch of the shop at DCA. I already had dinner plans with my dear friend Trina, so we decided to eat in the restaurant at DCA before heading along to the opening. We caught up over delicious lamb kebabs with yoghurt dressing and flatbread and a crisp… View Post