What to do: Bristol
Voted the best city in the UK to live Bristol has the feel of a much bigger city with a distinctly village quality. I mean it’s beautiful, no duh but also manages to tick all the boxes for any city…
GDFS: Shorts with Citizen M
Glasgow’s Graphic Design Festival returns to the Lighthouse this year with a line-up jam-packed with exhibitions and hands on workshops. Nestled within the extensive programme though is SHORTS, a carefully curated evening of short films that defy any real set genre. As a…
Getting laser eye surgery with Optical Express: Post-Surgery
I had my laser eye surgery over 6 months ago and I still catch myself going to remove my contacts. Or push my glasses up my face. It’s hard to break a habit of a life time and you think…
Hayley Scanlan Fierce Feline
When it comes to fashion I’m a firm believer in never saying never ever. That said there’s certain things I tend to avoid to try and avoid to at least give off the impression of having a modicum of good…
Getting Laser Eye Surgery with Optical Express: Surgery Day
I thought I’d be more nervous. I was going to have laser eye surgery. I’d read up in meticulous detail about it. I went in to meet my surgeon with pages worth of questions. I’d even managed to have a…
Getting laser eye surgery with Optical Express: An Introduction
I was 5 when I first found out I needed glasses. I did not take it well. I already had a shock of white hair and treaded that line between way too loud and way too quiet and anything that…
Spotlight: Bonnie Bling on Billy, badges and #metoo
Fashion has a way of being political. Especially if you happen to be the brand. Mhairi Mackenzie of Bonnie Bling has never shied away from making a statement. She’s made a name for herself with her cheeky and irreverent takes…
Ryan Cowie: The Cabinet of Dr Cowie
A collection inspired by German expressionism, femme fatales and witchcraft? Sign me up please. Aberdonian designer Ryan Cowie’s AW 17 collection is a monochromatic dreamscape that pays homage to fantasy villains, feminist rebels and of course The Cabinet of Dr…
