The Golden Age of Hollywood

Oh, to be a silver screen star in the Golden Age of Hollywood!   With a 1920s-1940s evening coming up in Dundee, I’ve been thinking again about old Hollywood glamour. Despite the Great Depression and austerity during and following the two world wars, the red carpets of the 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s were the… View Post

A City of Innovation & Design 1920 – 1940

Earlier today, I went along to The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum archives to view a selection of dresses from the 1920s (you can see my visit on Snapchat, find me @daydreamer.net). I can’t tell you how excited I was to see the museum’s stores – rack upon rack of vintage clothing, from the… View Post

There’s Something About 1978

The camel coat is a timeless piece. It’s an investment purchase, or a particularly satisfying vintage find (start your search in charity shops located within prestigious post codes, or through respected and knowledgeable vintage sellers). The camel coat is a staple that every woman (and man, for that matter) should have in her wardrobe; like… View Post

All About Eva

I’ve always had a girl crush on Eva Mendes, but lately it’s developed into a bit of an obsession, mostly due to her amazeballs head scarves and cat’s eye sunnies. She often wears a hoop earring too, but as a non-pierced ear person, the hoop is sadly not for me. However, I have been trying… View Post

Heads Up

I adore Eva Mendes. She is the epitome of a sexy, cool woman. I also adore her head scarves and I’m thinking that this might be a look I’ll have to try on for size. These beauties from Beau XOXO are just the ticket – and at only £6 I won’t be disappointed if I don’t… View Post