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Harvey Nichols Edinburgh – Menswear for Father’s Day*

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I always think buying presents for  men is super hard – and Father’s Day might just be trickiest. Thankfully though, Harvey Nichols has come to our rescue with their relaunched Menswear Department.

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Designed after the flagship Knightsbridge store, The menswear department is definitely the chicest spot to shop for Dad anywhere outside the capital, and to celebrate, the store held a super-fun weekend filled with special services for the discerning shopper. As you arrived up the elevators, you were met with the cutest little bars serving up Arbikie – an incredible Scottish Gin and Vodka distillery.

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As if that wasn’t enough, you could personalise the most luxurious of items – Grenson let you make up your ideal shoes, picking every detail from leathers to laces.

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They could be as subtle or crazy as you could imagine, and the example shoes were absolutely breathtaking.

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My favourite part of the whole event though, was the Etch’d stand, which, with an in-store purchase meant that you could get specially laser-personalised.

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Even though I was expecting just initials, Etch’d can personalise basically anything with a flat surface, and I can’t tell you how awesome their pieces looked! Considering the chaps come from a graphic-design background, their designs were insane!

 

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Based in Tollcross, you can even get phones and laptops laser etched, and I am seriously considering getting my laptop done. It’s just the coolest!

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It’s not just electronics and perfume bottles which got the special treatment though, even shoes and sneakers were etched.

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Since I couldn’t let the opportunity pass me by, I popped down to the beauty department to find something etch-able, so treated myself to Omorovicza’s Perfecting Lip Balm. It’s something I’ve been wanting since my facial (here) and the flat lid was perfect for the laser.

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I couldn’t be happier with my rather special balm, and I would seriously recommend heading up to Harvey Nichols’ first floor. The menswear section couldn’t be better, and it’s absolutely packed with awesome Father’s Day gift ideas!

Omorovicza Perfecting Lip Balm is priced at £32.00 (I did receive a discount on mine) and is available in-store. You can find Omorovicza here.

 

 

Sisley Phyto Blush Eclat – Pinky Coral*

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Before I even get started I feel like I should say a huge Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the US! I hope you’re all suitably feasting on turkey and stuffing, safe in the knowledge I’m rather jealous (and may already have enjoyed a little too much eggnog!) So, even though Thanksgiving isn’t any sort of a holiday here in Scotland, I thought I would share one of my most treasured and indulgent loves today – Sisley’s Phyto Blush Eclat in 05 Pinky Coral.

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Packaged in the most eye-catching of compacts, the blush is just a study in luxury from start to finish, and, if you’re like me, and you feel like you need a little ‘pick-me-up,’ this is just perfection!

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The blush itself is a mixture of two of the most beautiful pinks you can imagine – one is a soft rose, whilst the other is a warmer coral. It’s really the stuff dreams are made of, and, when swirled onto the apples of my cheeks, it gives the perfect flush.

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Thanks to the incredibly finely milled texture, the blush never veers into the powdery territory, and instead it just illuminates the skin. As you would expect from such a skincare-focused brand like Sisley, the Phyto Blush doesn’t just give you a lovely flush! The powder is enriched with Woodmallow, Gardenia, and Linden blossom which soothe and protect the skin – an absolute must for the dropping temperatures.

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The use of two colours within the single blush means that it’s incredibly easy to personalise the colour depending on your mood. On days where I want a perky, fresh-faced look, I rely more on the coral powder, whilst if I need a sleeker, more neutral colour, I go for the rose shade. Most days though, I tend to just swirl my blush brush over the entire compact for a flattering wash of colour.

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As you can probably tell, I am just in love with the blusher! It’s such a perfect product!

Have you ever tried Sisley makeup?

Sisley Phyto Blush Eclat in 5 Pinky Coral is priced at £51.50 and is available here (UK) and here (US)

Brora Mohair Icelandic Jumper

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Now that we’re finally in November, I feel like I’m squarely in ‘sweater weather,’ and to be honest, I’m pretty happy about it! When the weather is as pretty as it is right now, getting to spend days outside in golden sunshine feels pretty wonderful! Since autumn is usually pretty short lived up in Scotland, I’ve decided to make the most out of every second of it!

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My sweater of choice on these sunny, but still rather cold days has been Brora’s stunning Mohair Icelandic Jumper. It’s not like anything else in my wardrobe, and it feels just perfect to wear right now. I’ve been wearing it mostly over my J. Crew keeper shirt and jeans for a cosy outfit which still looks pulled together!

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I’m just obsessed with the colours in the sweater – the soft, icy grey with the touches of sky blue just look so perfect against the increasingly wintery skies, and I can’t even begin to tell you how cosy it is! Made out of a super kid mohair blend, the jumper is the perfect mix of comfy, cute and I absolutely adore the hint of fluff it has!

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The Mohair Icelandic Jumper is such a work-horse of a sweater, I have absolutely fallen in love with it! I can’t even tell you how many compliments I’ve received wearing it!

Brora’s Mohair Icelandic Jumper is priced at £119 and it is available here

Thank you so much Brora for lending me the jumper!

Harvey Nichols Edinburgh and Aspinal of London – Burgundy Red Travel Collection*

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If you follow me on Instagram (you can find me here) you’ll know that a couple of weeks ago, Harvey Nichols Edinburgh kindly invited me to an event being hosted with Aspinal of London.

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Positioned right in the centre of the swoon-worthy accessories department, Aspinal of London had set up a seriously old school monogram press, which meant that anything purchased could be personalised to your heart’s content. The selection of leather goods from Aspinal was truly the stuff of dreams – neon pouches, sleek clutches and the most glamorous of totes were all crying out for a little bit of initialing, so when I was handed a rather sleek box, I’m not ashamed to admit that I squealed more than a little bit!

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Tucked inside was the chicest of collections – Aspinal of London’s Burgundy Red Travel Collection. I cannot tell you how long I have lusted after this selection of goodies! Every time I’ve stepped foot inside an airport I’ve promised myself that I’m going to treat myself to an Aspinal of London travel wallet – they are just the epitome of glamorous travel (not to mention being incredibly useful) and I’ve never gotten around to choosing one. So, you can imagine how excited I was to get my paws on the entire travel collection! Safe to say I can’t wait to book up somewhere terribly exotic to christen the set!

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Crafted out of the finest Italian Saffino calf leather, the Travel Collection comprises of a Classic Travel Wallet, Passport Cover and two luggage tags (one for hand luggage and one for checked) and is available in a veritable rainbow of shades. Mine, burgundy is a new shade for Aspinal, and it’s also my favourite!

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The Classic Travel Wallet is everything you want and need when you’re travelling. Whenever I travel I tend to get super paranoid about losing tickets and passports, so to have everything in one terribly good looking package is an absolute dream!

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Inside the Travel Wallet, there’s a place for everything! From a zippered compartment for coins, to a slot for your boarding passes, tickets and passport, it means that fumbling around at passport control is a thing of the past!

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The interior of the Travel Wallet is trimmed in stunning blue suede. It’s buttery soft, and it adds the most beautiful pop of colour to the wallet.

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I was so happy to see the Passport Cover tucked into my box – my passport has definitely seen better days, so to get a super sleek cover like this one is the stuff of dreams. In addition to the gorgeous Saffino leather, the Passport Cover has reinforced corners so it stays looking pristine no matter what adventures you get into!

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Once again, the Passport Cover is lined in gorgeous blue suede, and comes complete with a navy twill ribbon which acts as a page saver for whatever stamps and visas you need to keep out.

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The duo of luggage labels is just adorable. The two sizes means that one is perfect for hand luggage, whilst the other can be used on checked bags. I absolutely adore how the gold monogram shines out from the burgundy Saffino leather – it feels super grown up and glamorous, and it means I can easily identify my bag when it comes off the plane!

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Both luggage labels have little flaps which cover your name and address details, and again, the conners are reinforced with brass corners to make sure they hold up through even the most vigorous of baggage handlers.

Thank you so much to Harvey Nichols Edinburgh and Aspinal of London for the beautiful Travel Collection!

Aspinal of London – Free Personalisation at Harvey Nichols*

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If you’re in the mood for some new luxury leather goods, and really, who isn’t? It’s in your best interests to get to Harvey Nichols tomorrow to make use of the wonderful event hosted by the store and Aspinal of London.

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Ending tomorrow, Aspinal of London are providing a free personal embossing for anything pieces purchased in store, and there is rather a lot to choose from.

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So, if you’ve been pining after one of the brand’s lustworthy totes, or something as simply elegant as a keychain, you should definitely treat yourself! The whole experience is amazing, as the embossing machine sits pride of place within the store, and Aspinal’s wonderful assistants can adorn your purchase with everything from your initials to lucky numbers and special dates. I’m absolutely in love with my pieces, so I thought I would give you a sneak peak before my big reveal!

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Aspinal of London’s free personalisation service is available until tomorrow, 8th August.

Thank you so much to Harvey Nichols and Aspinal of London for my incredibly generous gift!

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