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| Lilac skinnies Gap |
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| Silk blouse Jigsaw |
jx
NB Don't you just love how the silk blouse puffs out when it catches the wind?
Scottish based fashion and style blogger. Loves to write about beautiful clothes and accessorises. How to wear them, where to buy them and who made them.
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
....Swing into Spring with Pretty Pastels & Florals
I've lucked out with the pastel trend this SS13 - possibly my favourite colour palette. Check out my lovely new lilac skinnies teamed with a beautiful silk print floral blouse....
jx
NB Don't you just love how the silk blouse puffs out when it catches the wind?
jx
NB Don't you just love how the silk blouse puffs out when it catches the wind?
....An Elephant (Bag) in the Room?
Funky Little Sister (FLS) just told me the following after seeing these cute & ethical Elephant Branded bags and accessorises in John Lewis....
It seems there is an elephant in the room because she was on her travels in Cambodia last summer and brought these Elephant Branded bags below for a few pounds! So, the question is this, how much is John Lewis paying Elephant Branded for the bags??? And how much does it cost Elephant Branded to make the items??? (The website states for every clipper bag purchased, Elephant Branded will donate a school bag to a child in Africa or Asia. And for every purse or wallet brought, a child will receive a stationery kit). Something doesn't add up!
jx
It seems there is an elephant in the room because she was on her travels in Cambodia last summer and brought these Elephant Branded bags below for a few pounds! So, the question is this, how much is John Lewis paying Elephant Branded for the bags??? And how much does it cost Elephant Branded to make the items??? (The website states for every clipper bag purchased, Elephant Branded will donate a school bag to a child in Africa or Asia. And for every purse or wallet brought, a child will receive a stationery kit). Something doesn't add up!
jx
Saturday, 13 April 2013
....Dapper DAKS from brand new boutique
Got to tell you about a brand new Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Boutique that opened today in Edinburgh. I visited towards the end of the day but rumour has it people were queuing to get in before it opened its doors this morning!
Here's a nosey round the boutique (I did check with the manager about taking the photos)
Last but not least....my purchase, a classic DAKS London Blazer in pristine condition. Cost me £24.95!!!! Best of all is the cut and hang-perfect, but then I would expect nothing less from the brand. You have to trust me on this one. It may look a bit old school, even farmer like but once I've shown you a few looks with it you will understand my excitement at this latest wardrobe edition. Incidentally, my friend brought a brand new pair of purple and gold suede Office shoes that set her back a mere £8.50.
Ps check out the uber cool light fittings.
Here's a nosey round the boutique (I did check with the manager about taking the photos)
Last but not least....my purchase, a classic DAKS London Blazer in pristine condition. Cost me £24.95!!!! Best of all is the cut and hang-perfect, but then I would expect nothing less from the brand. You have to trust me on this one. It may look a bit old school, even farmer like but once I've shown you a few looks with it you will understand my excitement at this latest wardrobe edition. Incidentally, my friend brought a brand new pair of purple and gold suede Office shoes that set her back a mere £8.50.
Ps check out the uber cool light fittings.
Sunday, 7 April 2013
....How to Wear an "Anta" Scarf
Most ladies that live in Scotland probably have an item of clothing or home furnishing from Anta. The shop specialises in Scottish woven tweeds & uses the fabric in clothing, rugs, bags etc.
I happen to have a beautiful Anta tartan silk scarf so I'd thought I'd show you all the ways I like to wear it. It doesn't have to be an Anta scarf for these styles to work of course-just my chosen accessory for today's looks.
Here we go.....
1) "Little cravatte" is what I like to call this neck-tie
2) "Like a duchess" (similar to how the Duchess of Cambridge recently wore her Strathearn tartan scarf)
3) Hipster tie-side & front (makes bum look great and totally funky look)
4) Possibly a bit Scottish Widows advert?
So, which is your favourite scarf style? Mine has to be the hipster side tie as its so different and I never see anyone else wearing they're scarf in that style. Closely followed by little cravatte though.
jx
I happen to have a beautiful Anta tartan silk scarf so I'd thought I'd show you all the ways I like to wear it. It doesn't have to be an Anta scarf for these styles to work of course-just my chosen accessory for today's looks.
Here we go.....
1) "Little cravatte" is what I like to call this neck-tie
2) "Like a duchess" (similar to how the Duchess of Cambridge recently wore her Strathearn tartan scarf)
3) Hipster tie-side & front (makes bum look great and totally funky look)
4) Possibly a bit Scottish Widows advert?
So, which is your favourite scarf style? Mine has to be the hipster side tie as its so different and I never see anyone else wearing they're scarf in that style. Closely followed by little cravatte though.
jx
Sunday, 31 March 2013
....By special delivery: Boutique by Jaeger
Can't believe I've only recently come across Boutique by Jaeger. Boutique is one of Jaeger's newer brands with appeal to a younger audience interested in fashionable separates for working girls. According to the Jaeger website, Californian cool meets 70's chic in their playful SS13 collection.
I would certainly described this new Boutique top as playful. Pillar box red meets breton style incorporating Jaeger's signature colour palette of ivory & navy. Mixed it up with my own Kate Spade lime green bag & peep toes for extra clashiness!
Here's the complete look....
Jx
NB: And what did I put in the post box....a wish for more Jaeger Boutique clothes of course!
I would certainly described this new Boutique top as playful. Pillar box red meets breton style incorporating Jaeger's signature colour palette of ivory & navy. Mixed it up with my own Kate Spade lime green bag & peep toes for extra clashiness!
Here's the complete look....
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| Top Jaeger Boutique, Flare jeans Zara, Handbag Kate Spade, Peep toes M&S |
Jx
NB: And what did I put in the post box....a wish for more Jaeger Boutique clothes of course!
Friday, 29 March 2013
....Happy "Tartan Day" Scotland Festival
This post is about all things Scottish, especially the woven check kind, the type associated with clans and chiefs. Today, March 29th is the first day of the "Tartan Day" Scotland Festival (actual Tartan Day is 6th April, a celebration of the Declaration of Arbroath 1320). The festival is a celebration of all things Scottish, including tartan.
Since I married a Scot who has his own family tartan, I suddenly got a lot more interested in this woven fabric so I thought I'd take the opportunity to tell you about our family tartan in today's post. I can proudly say that our family tartan is Ancient Keith (see my updated Blog wallpaper/Twitter background) for a sample. Its actually a really lovely tartan with sea-blues, greens and navy. FSF had a pair of bespoke Ancient Keith tartan trews made specially for our wedding from Savile Row Tailor Dege & Skinner.
If you want to wear a tartan then there re are a few ground rules to be aware of. Strictly speaking if you are not Scottish and/or do not have a clan (hence tartan) then you should wear one of the universal tartans such as Royal Stewart or Black Watch. Other than that, you're pretty much good to go.
Enjoy the tartan my wee fashion beasties!!
Jx
NB: This is FSF in his Dege & Skinner Ancient Keith tartan trews, what lucky girl got to marry him I wonder???....
Since I married a Scot who has his own family tartan, I suddenly got a lot more interested in this woven fabric so I thought I'd take the opportunity to tell you about our family tartan in today's post. I can proudly say that our family tartan is Ancient Keith (see my updated Blog wallpaper/Twitter background) for a sample. Its actually a really lovely tartan with sea-blues, greens and navy. FSF had a pair of bespoke Ancient Keith tartan trews made specially for our wedding from Savile Row Tailor Dege & Skinner.
If you want to wear a tartan then there re are a few ground rules to be aware of. Strictly speaking if you are not Scottish and/or do not have a clan (hence tartan) then you should wear one of the universal tartans such as Royal Stewart or Black Watch. Other than that, you're pretty much good to go.
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| Royal Stewart |
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| Black Watch |
Jx
NB: This is FSF in his Dege & Skinner Ancient Keith tartan trews, what lucky girl got to marry him I wonder???....
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
....Lucked out on lovely lingerie for my birthday!
Been debating whether to do this particular post but to hell with it, I'm going to do it, so here goes...
A few months ago, FSF (Fantastic Silver Fox for those new to my blog) sprung a v special surprise weekend at Gleneagles on me (without the 2xHeWawas). Hooray, what a lovely surprise but given we were going to such a glamourous place, my underwear department was in dire need of an overhaul.
That's when I stumbled across the most amazing lingerie boutique I've ever come across. Better than anything in London and that's saying something as I lived there nearly 10 years. That's where my odyssey began....
The Odyssey Boutique itself is in Edinburgh's West End Village. The owner Sarah knows what she's talking about, I know this as it's now my go-to place for really feminine, pretty but sexy underwear. Her "edit" of underwear in stock is pretty damn good if you ask me. Her brands range from Fantasie right up to Stella McCartney. Sarah has a memory like a Grand Chess Master and she always remembers what I've tried before or it is the little black book she keeps of your size, styles you've tried etc (that's not weird by the way, its all about great service in my opinion). Either way, I've never come away empty handed. As well as the underwear, there is swimwear, nails, tanning and waxing. In fact, Odyssey made it into Harper's Bazaar A-list waxers!
You can understand my excitement then, when for my birthday last week I received this....
(Surely I'm stating the obvious that there's NO new look post for this??? Me in my underwear on my blog...Never... HaHa!!!)
Thanks again FSF
jx
NB: Thanks Sarah also!
A few months ago, FSF (Fantastic Silver Fox for those new to my blog) sprung a v special surprise weekend at Gleneagles on me (without the 2xHeWawas). Hooray, what a lovely surprise but given we were going to such a glamourous place, my underwear department was in dire need of an overhaul.
That's when I stumbled across the most amazing lingerie boutique I've ever come across. Better than anything in London and that's saying something as I lived there nearly 10 years. That's where my odyssey began....
The Odyssey Boutique itself is in Edinburgh's West End Village. The owner Sarah knows what she's talking about, I know this as it's now my go-to place for really feminine, pretty but sexy underwear. Her "edit" of underwear in stock is pretty damn good if you ask me. Her brands range from Fantasie right up to Stella McCartney. Sarah has a memory like a Grand Chess Master and she always remembers what I've tried before or it is the little black book she keeps of your size, styles you've tried etc (that's not weird by the way, its all about great service in my opinion). Either way, I've never come away empty handed. As well as the underwear, there is swimwear, nails, tanning and waxing. In fact, Odyssey made it into Harper's Bazaar A-list waxers!
You can understand my excitement then, when for my birthday last week I received this....
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| Simone Perele Olympe in Magnolia |
Thanks again FSF
jx
NB: Thanks Sarah also!
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