Silver Fox

"Slowly, silently, now the moon

Walks the night in her silver shoon;

This way, and that, she peers, and sees

Silver fruit upon silver trees;

One by one the casements catch

Her beams beneath the silvery thatch"

~ Walter de la Mare

'Tommy's Honour', is a beautiful, intimate, and powerfully moving film. Directed by Jason Connery, it was recently nominated for two Scottish BAFTA awards; Best Feature Film and Best Film Actor.  It very deservedly won the Best Film BAFTA (see here); he wept, I wept, we all wept with absolute joy! It was a very special, emotional night.

To attend such a prestigious Event I wanted to wear something very unique and wonderful, so I immediately turned to my favourite Designer for the perfect outfit. Lovely Emma Manley really struck gold (or rather, silver!) for me with this divine dress.

'Carly' is a statement evening dress in every sense of the word; crafted from show stopping silver metallic bubble leather, the flattering fit and flare shape is nipped in at the waist, has a subtle racer-back, and secret pockets at the hip that add a relaxed edge to its elegant, ladylike silhouette.

To take the dress from magnificent, to even more magnificent, I styled it with the most beautiful clutch bag. Manley's 'Maisey' bag, in a silver/white colourway to perfectly compliment my dress, is crafted from the finest Italian textured leather. The front panel is embellished with hand-crafted leather bows held in place by silver dome shaped studs. It has two separate, poplin lined compartments inside, and is the perfect size to hold all my essentials. As if that wasn't enough, the bag also comes with a detachable shoulder strap, making it equally wearable with casual, laid-back outfits. To ensure I was 100% red carpet ready, I added a little pop of colour to my shimmery silvery outfit with a pair of beautiful, deep pink, satin Gina shoes.

Jason wore a beautifully tailored tuxedo to the BAFTAs and was, hands down, the best dressed man and the coolest dude there. Slaters in Edinburgh has become his go-to place for smart, sophisticated looks for special occasions. Huge thanks to Sandy and the team for dressing him so stylishly, and to Emma for my silver dress and clutch bag of dreams!

Get The Look:

Dress: Manley 'Carly' Bubble Dress in silver leather (similar)

Bag: Manley 'Maisey' Bag in silver/white

Shoes: Gina 'Martini' Peep-toe Sling-back Shoes in pink (similar here and here)

Photos: John Uwins Photography ©
Official BAFTA Photos: BAFTA / Alan Peebles ©

Buy Me A Drink

"Drink to me only with thine eyes,

And I will pledge with mine;

Or leave a kiss but in the cup,

And I’ll not look for wine.

The thirst that from the soul doth rise

Doth ask a drink divine;

But might I of Jove’s nectar sup,

I would not change for thine"

~ Ben Johnson

No matter how sophisticated and polished your style might be, a relaxed, off-duty, slogan t-shirt or jumper has become a staple in every girls wardrobe. The brand all the cool fashionistas-in-the-know turn to for this laid back look is UK based PSC-brand. Known for their tongue-in-cheek, witty, and often irreverent slogans and prints, PSC avoids everything that is stereotyped, focusing instead on personality, attitude and culture. Their pink 'buy me a drink' jumper has to be the most Saturday appropriate jumper of all time!

This pink beauty is a piece that will never go out of style. It is a throw it on, wear it anywhere sweater that is as cosy as it is chic. I styled it here with a pair of girlfriend jeans (formerly boyfriend jeans I stupidly had altered for a tighter fit), a super cool pair of leopard print shoes, and a gorgeous Nadia Minkoff cognac toned tote. It's the perfect transeasonal outfit for the glorious Autumnal weather we are currently enjoying in dear ol' Blighty.

The Silent Pool Gin Distillery was an inspired location to photograph my pink drink sweater. It sort of found us rather than the other way 'round. We drove past it on our way to another location and couldn't resist popping in. Huge thanks to the lovely staff who allowed us to shoot at our leisure. It's a fascinating place, and well worth a visit.

Get The Look:

Jumper: PSC-Brand Pink Drink Jumper

Jeans: Current Elliot 'The Roller' Boyfriend Jeans (similar)

Shoes: Alexander Wang 'Natasha' Shoes in leopard print (similar here and here)

Bag: Nadia Minkoff 'The Richmond' Bag in cognac
Photos: John Uwins Photography ©
Location: The Silent Pool Gin Distillery 

If This Were Our Beach

"If this were our beach

I would build you a castle,

The sort of thing

that our dreams are made of.

But we don't need beaches,

or seashells, or castles,

All that we need

we will build with our love"

~ Unknown  

The lovely one went to Bahamas to visit family, and while he was there he discovered a wonderful designer he knew I would absolutely adore. He treated me to two of her most beautiful pieces; a delicate, dreamy, white tunic dress, embroidered with deep blue wool (he said the blue matched the colour of my eyes), and a big, bright, beautiful, embroidered beach tote with tassels.

Already a must-have in Miami, Debbie Katz collections are simply stunning. Inspired by her young daughter, the sky, and the colour of the sea, Debbie's designs are made from a high quality cotton gauze she calls her 'signature fabric'. Every single piece in her collections, which are now selling worldwide, is hand dyed and hand embroidered. Her garments are loved by Mums and models, young and old, hippies and hipsters alike; "I would not enjoy creating clothes that only look right on perfect bodies," Debbie has said. "My collection is for everyone to feel and look great”.

Just when we thought our Summer was over in dear ol' Blighty, we were surprised with an extra week of hot balmy weather. So I was able to enjoy my Bahamian treasures on a sublime day of sunshine, sandy toes, and salty hair at my favourite beach. This is my dream Summer outfit, it is boho chic at its beautiful best.

Get The Look:

Dress: Debbie Katz 'Soraya' Tunic (similar)

Bag: Debbie Katz Beach Boho Bag in royal

Photographs: John Uwins ©

All The Jewellery

"My heart is necklaces tangled in a forgotten jewellery box.

No one has the time or patience to untangle these chains.

But then you came along to undo this

havoc, taking each link, pulling it apart one by one.

And finally these chains can shine like they once did.

Thanks to you."

~ Unknown

Natalie B Coleman's old-school grey sweatshirt is casual coolness at its very best. A boxy style, it is boldly emblazoned with hand drawn and water coloured jewels, with a cheeky message about 'all the jewellery I never got' to the front. It is a versatile, contemporary piece that I know I will be wearing for a very long time.

This season, Natalie has teamed up with Plan International's global movement for change for girls. For every purchase of this great sweater, €5.00 goes directly to the Because I Am A Girl fund. A wonderfully stylish piece, and a very worthy cause, what's not to love?

I styled my cool sweater with my favourite old denim shorts, and a comfy pair of ankle boots, for an effortless transeasonal look.  

Get The Look:

Jumper: Natalie B Coleman 'All The Jewellery I Never Got' Jumper in grey

Shorts: Zara Denim Shorts (similar)

Boots: Topshop 'Ambush' Side-zip Ankle Boots in black (similar)

Photos: John Uwins Photography ©