Style Files - Rock of Ages

Saturday night in Blackpool - classy night done and dusted, this was our night of 'the tackier the better'. When in Rome and all that...!

The theme? Rock of Ages - 80s rock with big hair, big attitude and bourbon room T-Shirts! Sing with me now 'I Wanna ROCK!'

Style Files - Hen Heaven

The countdown is well and truly on for my BFF Roxy's wedding day! So it was only fair that I and fellow bridesmaid Sarah send her off in style! Blackpool style! Friday night was our 'classy' night - following hair and make up trials in the morning, we went with a 'hen heaven' theme at night. Don't we look angelic? ;)

I wore:
Dress by Miss Selfridge
Black angel wings by Topshop
Shoes by Christian Louboutin
Jacket by Zara
Bag by Rebecca Minkoff
Necklace - Accessorize, Earrings - Primark

Sarah wore:
Dress by New Look
Black wings by Topshop

Roxy wore:
White & pink wings by Topshop
Dress by Primark

Paradise Found - Hiking in the Highlands!

Now, I may not look like your average hiking-kinda-girl, but in my quest for health, happiness (and toned thighs), I jumped at the chance to spend a whole week in the middle of nowhere (sort of) with my husband and our West Highland Terrier, Abbie.

At first the lack of mobile phone signal in our log cabin in the Scottish Highlands, not to mention the non-existant wifi connection, was a little strange to say the least. Getting up at 8am every morning to do my daily Insanity workout (yes, I have fallen for the 'bootcamp in your living room' craze) was followed by a hearty breakfast of porridge and fruit. Then it was time to head for the hills to complete our chosen walk for that day. I don't know whether it's more surprising that I managed to claw my way to the top of the 10th tallest Munro in Scotland (Ben Lawers), or that little Abbie still wanted to play with her ball when we got back to the log cabin afterwards! Either way I have returned feeling fitter and healthier than I ever have after any holiday before now. There really is something to be said for fresh Scottish air and a comfortable pair of hiking boots!

Here are a few photos of the breathtaking views around Killin.

 

 

Style Files - Houndstooth

There's something invariably classic about a black and white houndstooth design that afforded me several compliments on this get-up at work. Simplicity is key - shift dress style, cinched in at the waist with a skinny belt keeps the look Parisian chic. A statement necklace lifts the look, keeping it modern and fashion-forward. My dress is an oldie but a goodie from New Look but houndstooth is all over the high street and will be a key look for autumn and winter.

 

 

 

Dress - New Look (try here for similar)

Belt - Accessorize

Perspex Necklace - Miss Selfridge

Shoes - Christian Louboutin

Glasses - Chanel

 

(N.B. This post is not sponsored)

 

Radio Silence!

Hello all and sincere apologies for the radio silence lately - I have been on holiday and got up to lots of exciting things so stay tuned for loads of blog posts to come!

I have also been celebrating my good friend Roxy's last few weeks of freedom with hen nights in Glasgow and a weekend to come in Blackpool next weekend - carnage absolutely but good times will be had by all!

Postings to come in 3, 2, 1....

:)

Style Files - Vintage Cheesecloth

It's been a while since I've scoured vintage stores for long lost hidden gems. But I do like a bit of eBay browsing! I should really get back into the vintage thing though because its amazing the bargains you can find. Like this dress for example. Bought at Camden market several years ago, it makes its way out of my closet in the warmer months for an easy laid back summer day. This time we were playing with Abbie in a park close to our home. Sometimes it's too easy to forget the breathtaking views just yards from our doorstep. Welcome to sunny(ish) Scotland!

Bisous xx