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.

 

 

Diego Dalla Palma Nail Varnish – Violet Underground*

Diego Dalla Palma Violet Underground Nail Varnish

The sun might be shining right now, and I’m getting awfully excited over the brights of new summer collections, but there isn’t anything quite as glamorous as a dark, glossy manicure.

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I’ve never tried Diego Dall Palma products before, but from what I gather they are a seriously luxe Italian brand, and you can find them at the new and improved Marks and Spencer beauty stores.

Diego Dalla Violet Underground swatch

I’m completely obsessed with the shade Violet Underground which is a stunning burgundy. It’s a close dupe for Chanel’s iconic Rouge Noir, but thankfully without the formula issues! After using a base coat, I applied two thin coats of Violet Underground, and I was seriously impressed! The formula is creamy, and incredibly easy to use. If you were in a pinch, this could definitely work with a single coat! There was no streaking, just gorgeous opaque shiny colour which looks super chic on my short nails (it even makes them look almost intentional!).

Diego Dalla Palma polishes are priced at £9.50 each and are available from Marks & Spencer Beauty Stores.

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