Designer Love

Dagg and Stacey, a line by Canadian design duo Karen Dagg and Stacey Paterson, has a really great summer '10 line. All the pieces are so colorful and versatile. The photos are brilliantly shot and the textures look SO appealing I just want to reach out and touch them! Check out their website for more information and where to buy.

The perfect sheath to throw on during the weekend. I'd add a belt and cardigan with leggings for work.

This yellow is flattering to almost all skin tones. A family friend once told me "many people think they can't wear yellow, but they can!"

Great ensemble- wicked lipstick colour too, I wonder what it is?

I can't pull off this look but I have a friend who recently bought one similar to this and she looks fab in it. I should send her this picture too...

Classic black and white in a simple strapless dress- looks so cute with the hat! And again with the lipstick. Do you think it's Coco Rouge?

Rain, rain go away

It has been raining non-stop for weeks. I am usually pretty tolerant of wet, windy weather (it makes us appreciate the great weather) but I am sick of this. So even though I find myself staying in drinking copious amounts of wine and watching re-runs of Nikita, I also have had to get myself to work and try to keep some semblance of a social life. Call in the wellies! My sister gave me the most amazing pair of gum boots from Finland (Marimekko of course) and they definitely make heading out in the rain much more pleasurable!

My marimekko's...

I really love Tretorn's classic boots too- especially the Terry in high gloss yellow. If there's no sun out, bring your own!



The 'Festival' boot by Hunter

Classic Hunter Boots in the revolutionary Jimmy Choo collaboration

Costa coffee

One of my favourite coffee franchises (normally I prefer any type of local, independently owned and operated cafes) is Costa. When I've traveled to Scotland with friends and family we always pop in for a good cup of joe. My favourite location is the one on Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow. The people watching is so good!

Mmmmm- it even comes with a chocolate stick for some added deliciousness!


This Costa is in Stirling- my sister and I stayed in Stirling for a month once. This was a favourite hangout

Peter Andre serves up some hand-crafted lattes.

Leica

I have long wanted a Leica M9- the photos are pristine, magical and utterly unmatchable. Check out the beautiful pictures!