PERHAPS SOME OF THE BEST THINGS about autumn–besides the turning leaves and golden light–are the layering & the coats. Earlier this week, we featured 10 Coats, Jackets & Capes for these autumn days, and today we’ve rounded 9 more of our favourites for cosy October mornings . . .
Weekly Links 25.05.25
THIS MESSAGE arrives from a train rolling along the seaside, travelling from Scotland to England. Tomorrow marks two weeks since I ended up in hospital—an experience that proved physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging.
Weekly Links 20.05.25
IN OUR WEEKLY Newsletter this past week, I shared a little about my experience during three extremely long days in hospital. I’m feeling much better now (thanks so much for all of your lovely messages!) and hope to regain my full energy soon.
Late Spring Things: A Breezy Shirt Dress, Woven Leather Sandals & more
A few late-spring fashion favourites including the perfect breezy shirt dress, woven leather sandals, and other effortless essentials for warm days and golden light.
Lately at our Newsletter, Hyperreality /002
Catch up on the latest from our Substack newsletter Hyperreality, featuring philosophical musings, art, culture, and the romance of everyday life. Read the roundup on This Is Glamorous.
Style File: The Blue Button-Up Shirt
There is something quietly radical about the blue button-up shirt. Once the domain of uniforms and school dress codes, it has long since slipped those confines, becoming a symbol of understated confidence.
Postcards: A Spring Spell in Edinburgh
FOR THOSE who have been following for a long time, you’ll know that I loved the cherry blossoms along Princes Street in April. It was one of my very favourite things about living in the city.
Notes from the Weekend & this Week’s Links 07.04.25
THE SCREENS tell us global markets are in freefall. Business Insider quotes Mark Cuban advising Americans to “go to the local Walmart or big box retailer and buy consumables now. From toothpaste to soap, anything you can find storage space for.”
Style File: The Blazer for Spring 2025
The blazer‘s journey began in the 1800s aboard the HMS Blazer, where the ship’s captain outfitted his crew in navy double-breasted jackets with brass buttons for a visit from Queen Victoria. These distinctive uniforms earned the name “blazer” for their bright appearance and the ship they represented.
Design Inspiration: Decorating with Busts /002
WE FIRST wrote about decorating with busts at our Weekly Newsletter after coming across the image of the bathroom (below) and loved the way the bust was displayed. This discovery lead to learning about the history of displaying busts in homes, which led us on a fascinating journey through art, culture, and social status spanning several centuries.