Fashion & Beauty Archive
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Mary Quant
Posted on April 14, 2019 | No CommentsSandra Westbrooke enjoys the V&A’s retrospective about the iconic fashion designer Mary Quant, whose creations shaped the swinging 60s, was born in 1930 in south-east London and grew up with... -
Swinging London: A lifestyle revolution
Posted on February 12, 2019 | No CommentsSandra Westbrooke enjoys a nostalgic visit to this new exhibition at London’s Fashion and Textile Museum It was in April 1966 that the world woke up to ‘Swinging London’ thanks... -
Scotland’s Contemporary Spirit encapsulated in Bottle and Tartan
Posted on June 25, 2018 | No CommentsCaorunn Collaborate With Scottish Designer Siobhan Mackenzie To Champion Craftsmanship The premium Scottish gin Caorunn (pronounced “ka-roon”) is proud to announce a collaboration with multiple award-winning creator of cutting-edge kilts,... -
On the Wedding Trail
Posted on May 12, 2018 | No CommentsHow to shop like a Royal in London’s West End With news that Britain’s oldest perfumer has created a bespoke scent for the forthcoming royal wedding, Heart of London highlights... -
Ye Olde Bell Spa opens
Posted on June 3, 2017 | No CommentsSet to become one of the leading spas within the UK the new multi-million pound spa at stylish country hotel, Ye Olde Bell in Barnby Moor, has opened its doors... -
Get blown away by Chicago Premium Outlets
Posted on January 20, 2017 | No CommentsWhen the pound has hit a 30 year low against the US dollar, there is only one saving grace for tourists who are intent on shopping when travelling to the... -
Numskull’s New Christmas Jumpers Bring Gaming Cheer to the Year
Posted on October 23, 2016 | No CommentsPac-Man, Skyrim and Sonic join Spider-Man, BB-8 and Deadpool for 2016’s brand new winter warmers It’s the most jumperful time of the year – with just a handful of (dozen)... -
Vermeer has come home to Delft after 320 years
Posted on April 10, 2016 | No CommentsOne of the artist’s rare outdoor works ‘The Little Street’ is back in his home town as an academic investigation reveals the exact spot where it was painted. Peter Morrell... -
Shoes: Pleasure and Pain
Posted on June 14, 2015 | No CommentsSandra Westbrooke takes a look at a new exhibition at the V&A that explores our ongoing love affair with shoes. What other item of clothing can inspire such happiness, yet... -
Rehab London available from Boots
Posted on February 6, 2015 | No CommentsA great excuse for men to get good skin in time for Valentine’s Day. Male skin isn’t the tough exterior we like to think it is, plus it’s oilier and...