For those of you who have been following me for a while, you’ll know that part of my fragrance journey involves visiting trade shows around the world. These visits allow me to build deeper connections with the people behind the brands and to discover new fragrances that I might otherwise miss while based in the [...]
It is fair to say that I was extremely excited when I first came across fragrance house D’OTTO. Spherical bottles of gold and black began to appear on my social media feed, instantly hooking me in with their eye-catching design and unique concept. D’OTTO meaning 8 in Italian, represents the symbol of infinity, perfectly portraying [...]
Situated in Edinburgh's city centre at the foot of the iconic Calton Hill is the impressive four-star hotel, Courtyard By Marriot. Its prominent position makes it extremely accessible and acts an excellent base to explore everything this beautiful city has to offer. The exterior of the hotel exudes the typical Georgian style that Edinburgh is [...]
June is pride month and although the dreaded Rona (Covid-19) came along and rained on this year's parade, it certainly has not and will not dull the colour and spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. For me, pride is about the immense gratitude towards all the people who have fought for our rights to love and [...]
Although it looks like we will be unable to grab our passports and fly off to a sunny destination anytime soon, I look forward to the day where we can travel in our very own country. The popularity of staycations looks likely to soar this year as soon as restrictions and guidelines allow and perhaps [...]
I don't know about you but when it comes to Father's Day I find it very difficult to get my dad the perfect gift. I have come across some amazing products and I thought I would share them with you to make choosing your Father's Day gift that little bit easier. Whether it be for [...]
I don’t know about you but I have been looking for an array of things to help me take my mind of everything that is going on at the moment and self-care has been one thing that I has kept me going. There is nothing I miss more than a relaxing facial treatment and I [...]
I first discovered Carthusia when I was in Liberty of London where I was enthralled by their fragrances and was overjoyed when I received a bottle of their 2007 fragrance, Numero Uno. It’s exhilarating blend immediately captivated me and I couldn’t wait to find out about this fragrance house which is based on the renowned [...]
I don’t know about you but working from home and social distancing has been a huge adjustment for me. Although I am thankful I am safe, spending so many hours in the house can take its toll on your mental and physical wellbeing. I thought I would share some hints, tips and products that I [...]
After 18 years in the beauty business, tanning expert James Read has become a worldwide name in the tanning industry. Working with an abundance of celebrities, photographers and designers, his underlying dream was always to create his very own brand. Utilising all the knowledge he had gained over the years, not only did he create [...]
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