Scottish occasionwear boutiques pick their fave looks for mums this spring/summer
To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’ve asked some MOB outfitters to share the elegant ensembles gracing the rails for the seasons …
Mother-of-the-Bride
Hats and fascinators: a guide for mums
Top off your outfit with a showstopping finishing touch. We’ve asked the experts how to choose one and wear it with style Just picking an outfit to wear to …
Keep ahead of the curve with plus-size shopping advice for mums
Is your mum nervous at the thought of shopping for her wedding outfit? She needn’t be with the right approach to hitting the boutiques There’s nothing …
Hobbs’ latest floral-inspired collection is bloomin’ lovely for mums
Florals for spring might have irked Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada, but we have to disagree: we are big fans. It looks like the design team at Hobbs …
John Charles launch millinery range for Summer 2016 collection
It’s often the case that your mum is much more excited to shop for your wedding outfit than her own. It’s easy enough to find a dress in …
Can your mum wear white on your big day?
Wedding guests are not allowed to wear white. That’s the rule. But when traditions are getting ditched left, right and centre is it not high time we …
The big cover-up: MOB fashion tips
A jacket isn’t just to keep you warm as you wait for the bride to arrive: it’s a fabulous finishing touch for your gorgeous, long-searched for outfit …
Young team: Scottish designer opens re-branded studio and boutique
Joyce Young is celebrating a stellar 21 years since the launch of her company By Storm in 1994. Since then, she’s dressed thousands of brides (and their …
Hats off: Scottish milliner to collaborate with Phase Eight
While commissioning a bespoke headpiece might be out of budget for most MOBs, MOGs and guests, it’s never been easier to get your hands on stunning pieces …
MOB Countdown
Time will be on your side if you plan properly! From your dress to your duties, we’ve got it covered Words by Sarah Gillespie Celebrate good times A …
Get a head start on picking your headwear with our handy guide
It’s the fashion dilemma facing every mother of the bride: hat or fascinator? We’ll help you make up your mind So you’ve chosen a colour, decided on your …
The (other) leading lady
Four MOBs tell Sarah Gillespie how they tracked down the perfect outfit Caroline Mitchell Starting off Caroline found her stunning silver outfit in the first …
Mother on the dancefloor: Sophie Ellis-Bextor is the new face of Phase Eight
Pop songstress Sophie Ellis-Bextor has teamed up with Phase Eight to launch its new Spring/Summer 2015 campaign. We drew a gasp when we first saw the shots, as …
Maxi-mum beauty
Sarah Gillespie looks at all the latest skincare options and lifestyle tips for MOBs CALM DOWN, DEAR At a recent wedding, I was taken aback when the doting mum …
Ask the experts: Make-up advice for Mum
We caught up with Scotland’s bridal beauty experts, who were happy to share their top tips on how to look your best on your daughter’s big day. Primers …