Shaking the Blues Away
We’re experiencing strange and stressful times. The world has gone crazy and everywhere I look I see examples of [...]
Stylish, poised and effortless…. Natalie Wood
Is it too early to begin thinking about Christmas films? I guess it is, but I like to plan ahead [...]
Sweetly Fragranced Firebrands
I wrote about sweet-faced girl-next-door Debbie Reynolds the other week, and now, like the contrary little soul I am, I [...]
Tartan Teaser
Gene Kelly. Oh my, Gene Kelly. One handsome hunk of a man but with the grace, elegance and finely-honed [...]
The Devil Wears British Retro
I've had a few of those Miranda Priestly moments recently, do you know what I mean? A beautiful polka [...]
The History of Tartan
Say the word tartan, and the first thing that springs to mind is Scotland, kilts and checks . Whilst [...]
The History of the Tea Dress
When we hear the words Tea Dress, it instantly brings to mind an image of the elegant 1950s woman, [...]
The History of Wearing Black at Funerals
For many years the decision on what to wear for a funeral has been quite straightforward; you just looked [...]
The History of White Wedding Dresses
These days the colour white is undoubtedly thought to be synonymous with white dresses, but believe it or not [...]
The only sex symbol Britain has produced since Lady Godiva
I’m not sure I agree with this statement, but I applaud the brassy candour with which it was delivered. The [...]
