... a work-related necessity for most of us. Arguably the peak of ladies suit styling was the 1960s, and this Brora Checked Tweed Suit captures some of that chic. The classic tweed fabric is in muted tones, ... lapels and a high crew-neck style collar cut give a retro silhouette that remains undated. Get this from Brora online in separates, the skirt costs £95 with the jacket at £195. Find out more ...

... will roll their eyes at this "discovery". But, while shopping for a knitting gift, I stumbled upon the pattern books of Kim Hargreaves and swooned. Even though they don't always flatter my hobbit-proportions, I'm a huge fan of chunky knits and these ones are right up my alley. And the styling of these images reminds me of Brora or Toast, which is always a good comparison to draw.

Just to say "Yay!" and "Congrats!" to PSD and Violent Violet (and, of course, Mills) who are getting married today and who met on the Fforum. Our third (or is it fourth?) ffphorum romance with a happy outcome... Get ready to field the virtual bottle of Brora which is heading your way. hugs, Ali xxx

... Scratch 66 B Ronald (Thurso). 68 D A Mackay (Reay). 75 M Ferries (Tain), W Mowat (Reay). 76 G Stephen (Wick). 77 C Burness (Thurso), J A Harper (Wick). 78 M Keay (Tarbat). 79 J Hunter (Wick), M Mackintosh (Brora). Handicap Class 1 – W Mowat (Reay) (5) 70; M Keay (Tarbat) (7), C Burness (Thurso) (6) 71; M Moran (Invergordon) (9) 72. Class 2 - M McAllan (Wick) (12), A Melville (Tain) (11 ...

... swear to God, is Starburst candy (particularly strawberry), but on the palate you've got wood esters, dark teas and even a hint of mint. It almost feels carbonated. Stunning.     Brora - Perhaps the most-mourned distillery, the 30-year-old official bottling is probably the best whisky in the world outside an auction. The nose, the palate, the finish... wafting peat, complicated sugars, ...

... the clothes don't need to be dark. ($1,445 from Saks Fifth Avenue). 100% cashmere fitted kimono coat in a luminous grey; Eric Bompard, €740. Snug strict: Sheepskin gilet from Brora, £269, worn with gray flannel wide-legged pants, not jeans. Party strict: Diane von Furstenberg Belia lace wool wrap dress, $385 from Net-a-porter. Vanessa Bruno chocolate wool jersey pleat-front dress ...