Summer Style: Fashionable Flip Flops
I don’t want to jinx it, but it looks like Summer might finally be here! Here in Glasgow at least we’ve actually had 5 decent days in a row, which is probably some kind of record. Reports of people fleeing in terror from the unknown huge yellow ball of fire in the sky may or
Things Are Getting Hairy! Hair Removal in 2013
It may not be a pleasant thing to talk about, and often it’s not a pleasant experience to go through, but it’s one of those essential things that we all have to do as part of our beauty regime. Yep, I’m talking about hair removal. These days there’s loads of ways to get rid of
Domestic Goddess: Why John Lewis Is The Third Man In My Life
It’s often been said to me that there are 3 men in my life; my son, my boyfriend and John Lewis. It’s probably a fair comment, there’s not a week goes by when I’m not browsing around the huge department store of wonders in Glasgow’s Buchanan galleries – either gazing longingly at things I can’t
Mobile Bling: Turn Your iPhone Into A Fashion Accessory
It’s an accessory you carry with you everywhere, every day. Just the thought of leaving the house without it will send you into a cold sweat. What am I talking about? Your phone of course! I’m an iPhone girl, have been since the launch of the iPhone 3 (I currently have the 4s, my 3rd
Designer Fashion: My Avenue 32 Wishlist
Regular readers will be well aware that I’m an online fashion shopaholic. I must say though that I’ve fallen into the lazy habit of browsing the same 4/5 websites (you can probably guess what they are!), so it’s always nice to take a look at a fresh site and some new ranges and when I
Party Style: Give The Black Dress A Rest
I was chatting with some colleagues yesterday who are going to a networking evening at the end of the week which has a formal dress code. Naturally, the conversation turned to what everyone was going to be wearing and it quickly became apparent that all of them were going to be wearing black. First, let
Guys, Find The Time To Accessorise Your Look!
Accessorising is an important part of perfecting any look and for us girls that means choosing the right bag, the right earrings etc, but how can the fashion conscious man accessorise his sharp new suit? Well, since watches have been around since the 1920s (thanks wikipedia) that seems like a good place to start! A
How To Match Your Handbag To Your Outfit
We all have a favourite handbag that quickly becomes our all purpose, take everywhere, goes with everthing bag. I’m particularly guilty of this and my current favourite is my Vivienne Westwood winter tartan bag (right) – it would be handbags at dawn if anyone tried to take it off me at the moment! Your handbag
Love Is In The Air: My Dream Valentine’s Day Gifts
Well, next Thursday is Valentine’s Day again and while the cynic in me says it is just a way for the retailers and restaurants to cash in, the romantic side of me still wants to be wooed. Like most girls I am a sucker for sparkly things! I’ll be delighted with a box of chocolates
Great New Site For Hairdressers
You may know that (although not a hairdresser myself) I used to manage a hair salon in Glasgow. Any hairdresser readers of top5beauty, be sure to check out Hair Consult, a new site started by 2 of my former colleagues (Karen and David). The site already has loads of tips on growing your salon business,
