December 9, 2016

One for you….Two for me!

This is a tricky time of year… when shopping for others, why do we find so many things we like for ourselves! Here are some tempting […]
October 29, 2016

Easy Does It

There’s a chill in the air – I have that feeling of wanting to cosy up in textured knits and long cardigans in warm earthy tones. […]
August 28, 2016

Haste to Lace

I think I have always loved lace. The romance, the intrigue, the beauty and of course the practical bit of covering up fleshy areas without wearing […]
August 2, 2016

Sarong Song

I know that sarongs aren’t on trend at the moment, whilst kaftans are having their moment, but after my recent holiday my trusty rectangle of cloth […]
June 23, 2016

Swimwear, don’t put it off!

For years I have ‘made do’ with past bikinis, a bit baggy, not great support, colour faded – great image I know. But this year I […]
June 13, 2016

Always a Maxi Moment

..and I’m talking the long ankle length swish of fabric not a surprise trampoline accident – which apparently is making a big noise in exercise classes […]
May 9, 2016
Kirstie Smillie

When it’s really hot…

When it’s really hot out there, all I want to wear is cool cotton (or similar fabrics) Not tight or restricting, not too bare but not […]
March 22, 2016

Ditsy Blooms

As Spring is in the air and tiny buds are appearing it’s time to unveil a hint of growth, sprigs more than full grown blooms. At […]
February 22, 2016

Make Way for Wide

I’m a little bit more than excited that wide leg trousers are emerging again. I know they’re not everyone’s cup of cha, but having just watched […]
December 1, 2015

Print Perfect

I know a lot of people shy away from print, but don’t… it’s perfect to add into your wardrobe for the party season. I walked into […]
November 24, 2015

Tartan Forever

I have always loved checks and tartans, whether it’s in fashion or not. The rich warm tones linking together are inspiring and have an earthiness that […]
November 1, 2015

It’s a Wrap

Or is it a poncho, cape or shawl… Whatever we call it, it’s the shape of the season. An easy layer to fling over, cover up […]