Dress - New Look (try here for similar)
Shoes - Christian Louboutin
Glasses - Chanel
(N.B. This post is not sponsored)
Sunday, 11 August 2013
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.
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....
:)
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....
:)
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
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
Bisous xx
Saturday, 20 July 2013
Style Files - Playing with Pastels
Summer has finally come to Scotland and whilst I like to look smart for work, the oppressive heat does make for somewhat tricky office dressing. I picked up this pastel dress in the Miss Selfridge sale for a bargainous £10. It looks tweed-like (and therefore satisfyingly Chanel-esque) but it is actually a light knit and is smart but comfortable in the summer sun. My go-to Zara jacket completes the look nicely I think. A pair of Raybans and I'm good to go!
Bisous xx
Dress - Miss Selfridge
Jacket - Zara
Shoes - bought from Loch Lomond Shores
Bisous xx
Dress - Miss Selfridge
Jacket - Zara
Shoes - bought from Loch Lomond Shores
Monday, 15 July 2013
Saturday Night (and I like the way you move..)
And if you don't get the title I beg you to google it :)
Saturday was our second night at the beautiful Tigerlily. Having just about recovered from the night before, we chilled a bottle of champagne on ice and got ready to do it all over again!
This time we had dinner at The Living Room which was conveniently located 30 seconds from our hotel, saving our feet for dancing later. The chain has just launched a new menu and I have to say that the roasted quail and monkfish come highly recommended by me! Angela had 'the oddest prawn cocktail ever' (which, whilst odd, was delish) followed by the seabass with orange scented broccoli. Just in case that sounded a little too healthy for you, we washed it all down with mojitos and Singapore slings!
After dinner we headed next door to Candy Bar for a couple of drinks. Good music and an odd but fun crowd kept us there for quite a while before heading to All Bar One for 'one more before Opal'.
The Opal Lounge was where we danced our tired soles away on Saturday night. The music was good, I think (if you like the Spice Girls, Rhianna and Take That - which I most certainly do) and the crowd less pretentious than many people complain. Golfers through for the Open made interesting people watching opportunities and showcased original dance moves! As we dragged our sorry soles home (yes, Tigerlily will be called home) we opted for French toast for Sunday brekkie and tried very hard to resist removing our heels and walking the 4 blocks bare foot.
Altogether a fantastic evening! Cheers to the birthday girl ;)
I wore:
Dress by New Look
Shoes by Christian Louboutin
Bag by Rebecca Minkoff
NB This post is not sponsored
Saturday was our second night at the beautiful Tigerlily. Having just about recovered from the night before, we chilled a bottle of champagne on ice and got ready to do it all over again!
This time we had dinner at The Living Room which was conveniently located 30 seconds from our hotel, saving our feet for dancing later. The chain has just launched a new menu and I have to say that the roasted quail and monkfish come highly recommended by me! Angela had 'the oddest prawn cocktail ever' (which, whilst odd, was delish) followed by the seabass with orange scented broccoli. Just in case that sounded a little too healthy for you, we washed it all down with mojitos and Singapore slings!
After dinner we headed next door to Candy Bar for a couple of drinks. Good music and an odd but fun crowd kept us there for quite a while before heading to All Bar One for 'one more before Opal'.
The Opal Lounge was where we danced our tired soles away on Saturday night. The music was good, I think (if you like the Spice Girls, Rhianna and Take That - which I most certainly do) and the crowd less pretentious than many people complain. Golfers through for the Open made interesting people watching opportunities and showcased original dance moves! As we dragged our sorry soles home (yes, Tigerlily will be called home) we opted for French toast for Sunday brekkie and tried very hard to resist removing our heels and walking the 4 blocks bare foot.
Altogether a fantastic evening! Cheers to the birthday girl ;)
I wore:
Dress by New Look
Shoes by Christian Louboutin
Bag by Rebecca Minkoff
NB This post is not sponsored
Tales of Tigerlily
It was my gorgeous friend Angela's birthday recently so this weekend I headed through to Edinburgh for a weekend of celebration at the 5* Tigerlily hotel. Surrounded by opulent pinks, purples and golds, our luxury suite was the ideal place to pop a champagne cork and get the party started!
We checked in on Friday afternoon and got ready for our first big night! Cocktails in our room were followed by an amazing meal at the Thai Ducit restaurant where we feasted on fresh fish and seafood and coconut rice-delicious! Get there before the Michelin stars and tour books do! Then it was back to Tigerlily for a classic champagne cocktail before a little 80's boogie at Lulus downstairs. When the music got a little stale we ventured outside and ended up in a Hawaiian themed night club complete with palm trees and Floral garlands. As we tottered back to our hotel tired but happy, we discussed what to order for room service breakfast (a "grill up" of course).
I wore: top by Topshop; jacket by Zara
(NB This post is not sponsored)
We checked in on Friday afternoon and got ready for our first big night! Cocktails in our room were followed by an amazing meal at the Thai Ducit restaurant where we feasted on fresh fish and seafood and coconut rice-delicious! Get there before the Michelin stars and tour books do! Then it was back to Tigerlily for a classic champagne cocktail before a little 80's boogie at Lulus downstairs. When the music got a little stale we ventured outside and ended up in a Hawaiian themed night club complete with palm trees and Floral garlands. As we tottered back to our hotel tired but happy, we discussed what to order for room service breakfast (a "grill up" of course).
I wore: top by Topshop; jacket by Zara
(NB This post is not sponsored)
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