Life after lockdown

This post contains gifted press samples. As lockdown restrictions start to ease off in Scotland, I thought another little update might be timely after posting about lockdown in March and May. How is life right now, for me? Actually, it’s pretty bloody good. First things first – I am always, always conscious that many people… View Post

The staple skirt

When you find a polka dot skirt for £19.99, you don’t think twice about buying it, right? I found this one last autumn in H&M and despite still feeling a bit snug in my usual size clothes (it was about a year after having Kittie) I bought it, because I knew it would be in… View Post

Lockdown birthday

Lockdown birthday was, for me, one of the most wonderful days – helped by the fact that restrictions were eased in such a way that I was able to hug my mum for the first time in three months. A reminder that the simple life really is the best life. The day started with a… View Post

The best gingham dress on the high street

I’ve always loved gingham, probably because it’s such a summer staple and I just love summer style. For me, gingham conjures up images of freshly mowed lawns, picnics with egg sandwiches and strawberries, of huge white roses blooming and smelling sweet after a summer thunderstorm. What can I say? It’s the daydreamer in me. Despite… View Post

One woman, two styles

For a long time I’ve felt like I’m made up by two different personalities. (I’ve always been convinced it’s because I’m a Gemini, though Kris would scoff.) One side of me is serious, focused, organised, and the other has her head in the clouds. The former is responsible, the latter is not irresponsible, but she… View Post