James Read

James Read

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 [...]

Darren Kennedy

Darren Kennedy

Today I speak with the style king himself, Darren Kennedy. For those of you who don’t already know, Darren is a TV Presenter, Fashion Columnist and one of the UK and Ireland's top lifestyle influencers. He regularly writes for top publications, presents on a range of TV shows in UK, Ireland and the USA and [...]

Aesthetica Edinburgh – Black Tie Facial

Aesthetica Edinburgh – Black Tie Facial

Men, let’s admit it, previously we have often overlooked the importance of good skincare. Thankfully nowadays we are beginning to see an increase in men who genuinely take an interest in this area and more and more clinics around the country are creating treatments geared towards the male client. I recently visited Aesthetica in Edinburgh [...]

Christmas Gift Guide 2019 – Skincare Stocking Fillers for Men

Christmas Gift Guide 2019 – Skincare Stocking Fillers for Men

I don’t know about you but when it comes to finding gifts for men I used to find it very difficult to choose. Thankfully, men have now become much more aware of how important skincare is and there are lots of products out there that make the perfect skincare stocking filler. HOUSE 99 by David [...]

Frances Prescott Facialist & Makeup Artist

Frances Prescott Facialist & Makeup Artist

Frances Prescott is a facialist and makeup artist within the film and fashion industry.  After many years in this illustrious career,  Frances wanted to create a product that would simplify everyones skin care routine. Joining forces with international business woman and sister Pauline Prescott, they sought out to create a luxurious yet affordable multi-functional and [...]

Kiehl’s Skincare – Blu Blazer Guy’s Top 5

Kiehl’s Skincare – Blu Blazer Guy’s Top 5

Founded in 1851, and subsequently bought by L’Oreal in 2000 Kiehl's Skincare has travelled from its original roots in New York to 177 stores around the world. It wasn’t until 2012 when Edinburgh’s branch opened up on the prestigious George street that I discovered the world of Kiehl's Skincare and ever since then I have [...]