Focus Fashion Notes

Oh wow what a start to the New Year, 3 named storms, floods, snow and rain, rain, rain. 0n the bright side its also the start of Fashion Week, music and film awards season where the celebrities seem to be in a "who wears the skimpiest outfit" contest. I mean the winning 'see- through' has to be the low slung nipple ring dress..phew. All creds to those stunners but here in the real world it has been freezing in and out so Ive been literally living in my fleece lined shacket and my faithful Scandi knits and bobble hats . Although I'm not on the Alpine Olympic Team , The Dale of Norway sweater , featured, is my staple winter warmer for walks on the coast and countryside. In 2007 a Faroe Islands knit became iconic in the first Scandi Noir 'The Killing'. The black and white design with a simple star/snowflake pattern was worn by Detective Inspector Sara Lund in all three seasons of the award winning series and so began the Scandi trend. Attention to detai...

T here goes Summer, not just any Summer but one of the hottest on record. Time, belligerently I might say, to bring out the heavyweights or lightweights depending on the temperature. As I write it's blowing a hooley outside, first of the storms to hit the UK. It's lashing rain and Yellow Weather Warnings in place for two days here in the South West , time to bring out the waterproofs and for me yellow is the colour to bring a ray of light on a dreary day. I have three (is that too much?) My go-to is an oh so comfortable hooded shower-proof mac purchased a few years ago online brand Tu Clothing quite a trend setter with navy and white striped lining in the hood. The next is a sleek hooded raincoat excellent quality with statement button fastenings and trims from Roman , smart for town and city wear perfect for not so cold Autumn days. Lastly a warm, ultra cosy padded rain-proof parka from Regatta perfect for hiking on the moors or walks on a windy beach in rain and snow. There...