Summer nights with Albaray

The prettiest of summer evenings meant it was time for an outing for the prettiest of summer dresses… this one is by one of my favourite affordable sustainable fashion brands, Albaray. She’s gorgeous, with an open back (bra-friendly), and an empire cut with A-line skirt, she skims rather than hugs the body and, as soon… View Post

Cherry Blossom

All those old sayings about good things coming to those who wait, patience being a virtue, etc are proven this month in Dundee. After weeks of watching other cherry blossoms bloom throughout April, the (now famous) avenue of pink petals in Dawson Park comes to life. I remember one year a lovely lady reached out… View Post

The go-anywhere holiday #ootd

I love packing. I know, it’s a bit weird, isn’t it? Most people seem to find it a chore, but packing for a trip is one of my favourite things about going away. Maybe it’s the former PA in me – the planning of the outfits into a capsule wardrobe ahead of time to make… View Post

Mum in a Million

In partnership with ARRAN. I’ve learned, probably since lockdown 2020, that it’s the small things in life that count. The sound of the birds chirruping on a dewy spring morning, watching a dog lolloping around on the beach, the smell of freshly brewed coffee. It’s funny; coffee is a scent that immediately brings fond thoughts… View Post

Sezane: is the coveted French brand worth the price tag?

Having admired Sezane from afar for years, I finally took the leap and placed an order last week. I wanted to share this here on the blog because one thing that held me back from buying from Sezane was the price point. Not quite high street, not quite designer, Sezane’s pieces range from around £40… View Post