My profound hate for waste has been drilled into me from a young age. Being told to “Clean your plate!” because “There are starving kids in Africa” will do that to you. And I know I’m not the only one. We’ve learned to feel guilty for wasting food while other
When you think of Harris Tweed, some may conjure up images of Country Living, Downton Abbey or even your Grampa’s favourite cap. But in reality, the stunning Scottish textile is re-werking wonders on catwalks around the world. Designers from little to large are creating modern takes on an old-school staple and
As 2015 came to an end, the world’s nations came together to adopt a major plan for tackling global warming. The landmark agreement is a huge deal for the future of the world as we know it, but as we all know, the battle against climate change starts locally. Many individual cities
Confession time: I am a terrible packer. As a mood dresser, I am the kind of person who wakes up in the morning and sees what my wardrobe flings at me. This means packing is my kryptonite. Pre-planning outfits for various moods, occasions and situations really is my idea of fresh
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Be honest: How many times do you eat out every week, and how much does it cost you? It’s a scary figure, right? With Glasgow becoming oversaturated with expensive chains such as Pret a Manger, Starbucks and Nandos at every corner, it means that the indie vendors can end up becoming
The Ronettes had it all wrong. The best part of breaking up is not the making up, it’s the wake-ing up. This post is in loving memory of our beloved Obscure Couture and I for one don’t know if I’ll ever be ready to say goodbye. The Scottish Design house that
Becoming a sandwich master of the universe is trickier than it looks. There are so many things to think about; bread choice, complimentary fillings, not to mention condiment wars can make it a minefield of flavour. But what REALLY sets aside a good sandwich from a great sandwich is how fresh
There are certain staples every woman knows they should have in their holiday closet, sunglasses, the perfect dress, swimsuit, but one that always seems to go missing is the kimono. At the end of last year, I chased some winter sun in Marrakech, Morrocco with my BFF Honey Pop and found
Why is it that we always wait for a new year to resolve to be our healthiest selves? Yes, it’s true, anyone can start making positive life changes anytime but there’s something about a New Year that gives us all the extra boost we need to make it happen. After
Christmas is just 2 shopping days away, so when time is of the essence and no click to buy can help you, it’s only the high streetthat will do. It’s a horrible place this time of year. Panicked herds of people fighting through the crowds in the hopes to magically
Some people find inspiration in art, icons, and history. Others find it through cartoons that we still prowl the internet to stream on a regular basis. No judgement here, I likely fall into both categories and so does my new collaboration partner, British Accessories Designer Sara Sboul. Sure, we may
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I have always considered myself as an art lover, but after my recent visit to the Turner Prize exhibition I realised I much prefer to my masterpieces up close and personal, like hanging in my wardrobe. Thanks to The Rodnik Band, I was transformed into real life Pop Art for the
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