If you’re looking for different gift ideas for Valentines, look no further. We’ve picked out the best gifts for you and your home that will look great after Valentines too. Bella Freud Candle, Harvey Nichols, £38 Emma Bridgewater Cushion, House of Fraser £28 Tom Ford Lipstick in Diego, £26 Caramel Sensations, La…
Beauty
Bringing you the latest Beauty features including collection reviews, new launches and exclusive content from Manchester and the North West. We look at celebrity ranges, seasonal trends and what's new for now to share with our readers. You can find a combination of both beauty news and reviews in our Beauty section. We try the latest products and give our honest feedback to give you a heads up on what we recommend and what to avoid. We also share the latest news of happenings in the beauty community, covering everything from scandals to product launches to ensure you're always in the know. STYLEetc also puts specific emphasis on local brands and artists, looking at what is relevant to the Manchester and North West beauty scene within the UK.
10 Of The Best Lingerie For Valentines Day
With Valentines Day just 2 weeks away, we’ve picked our ten favourite lingerie sets to make you feel super sexy. After all… ‘Lingerie is not about seducing men, its about embracing womanhood,’ Dita Von Tease So we’ve got something for every woman’s taste and budget, from high street to designer; traditional red…
The National Wedding Show Returns in 2015
Plan the day of your dream at the UK’s biggest wedding show this spring. With inspirational feature areas and over 300 experts specialising in everything from designer dresses and dazzling venue décor to fabulous floristry and honeymoon hideaways, The National Wedding Show is the ultimate destination to try, buy, book and hire…
Cover FX Illuminates at Harvey Nichols
Illuminate your skin inside and out with Cover FX new illuminating primer. The radiant primer adds a luminous glow instantly as well as working to help eliminate dull skin for a brighter and radiant appearance over time. The hydrating formula is perfect for normal to dry skin types. Cover FX offers an…
Charlotte Tilbury at Selfridges
On Tuesday 25th November, Charlotte Tilbury visited The Beauty Hall at Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square to unveil the latest addition to her coveted array of signature make up looks with special guest Abbey Clancy showcasing the special edition 11th look ‘The Supermodel’. Charlotte hosted Abbey at her counter where she dialled up…
STYLEetc Christmas Tree!
In our opinion, the Christmas tree doesn’t go up until a week before Christmas, mainly because we don’t have the time! But for those of you that are super organised, here is our pick of alternative baubles to make your Christmas tree totally unique! Jo Malone, £32, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols This…
Beauty Review: Umberto Giannini Curl Friends
Recently we had the pleasure of meeting up with stylist and salon manager Ben at Umberto Giannini in Harvey Nichols, to try out there new Curl Friends range. Now as a fellow frizzy haired girl I was dying to try anything that could try to tame my hair. I’ve probably tried half…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is one of the busiest months for raising awareness to Cancer with Go Sober and Stop Smoking Campaigns featuring heavily. It is also Breast Cancer Awareness month, so we have complied a list of the latest fashion and beauty buys that will not only be a great asset to your wardrobe…
Love Beauty Launches in Primark
When we first heard that a beauty salon was opening in Primark initial thoughts were where and how? But after paying a visit last week, we wondered why nobody had done it before.
House of Fraser Beauty Event
This month House of Fraser are inviting you to buy one of your favourites beauty products, and get £10 off* one of theirs. The must anticipate bi-annual Beauty Confidential Event will run from 8th September until 23rd September, both in-store and online. This year, the stunning campaign photography has been shot by…
Ted Baker’s Grooming Room Is Now Available In Your Own Home!
Since the successful launch of Ted’s Grooming Rooms in six central London locations (We hope they’ll open one in Manchester soon!) the next step for Ted was to develop his own range of Ted’s Grooming Rooms products, catering to all the stylish gentlemen who like things trim and proper. Ted’s Grooming Rooms…
Get Set for the Beach with Heidi Klein Swim; Interview with Heidi Gosman
STYLEetc recently had the pleasure of interviewing one of the co-founders of Heidi Klein Swimwear, Heidi Gosman. We spent over half an hour with the fabulous entrepreneur in the plush Harvey Nichols personal shopping suite, surrounded by the fab high summer collection of bikinis and accessories, talking all things summer! We are…
True Beauty & Wellness: An Audience and Interview with Elle Macpherson
There are several moments in life, not that necessarily define us, but that define our memory banks with rigid ferocity, be that in a pleasant or unpleasant way. Luckily (for me) I’m about to tell you a story about the former. Recently, STYLEetc were invited to interview a Mother, a Business Woman,…
Jo Malone Launches Tuberose Angelica
As part of Selfridges Beauty Project, we were invited to sample the new Tuberose Angelica fragrance from Jo Malone London, which has taken two years to create! We were treated to complementary Hand & Arm Messages at their Tasting Bar, along with a refreshing glass of bubbles! We are also shown their bespoke…
Armand Beasley at The Beauty Project
Armand Beasley, bespoke beauty expert and fellow Mancunian, feels right at home setting up shop with a bespoke beauty lounge at the rear of Selfridges beauty hall at Selfridges Exchange Square. Armand, has clients ranging from Goldie Hawn to the Queen of Malaysia and has worked at both The Oscars, and The…
Selfridges Launch The Beauty Project
Thursday saw the official launch of Selfridges Beauty Project and we attended the party at their Exchange Square store. The Beauty Hall was packed full of beauty fanatics all trying out the latest in beauty and makeup trends. Chanel were offering blind fragrance testing, while YSL and Nars were offering mini make…
Selfridges Presents: The Beauty Project
From May 1st to June 12th, Selfridges stores in Trafford and Exchange Square Manchester will be launching an exciting six week campaign on the definition of beauty, and what it means in today’s society. Over the six weeks, six key themes will be discussed in the two stores, each selected to articulate…
Harvey Nichols Spring Summer Fashion Show
One of the best fashion show’s on the Manchester fashion scene, is always Harvey Nichols spring summer catwalk. And this year did not disappoint! With a mixture of monochrome, florals and metallics, it gave the eagerly awaiting crowd a preview into their summer collection. STYLEetc were lucky enough to enjoy a front…
Beauty Bazaar, Harvey Nichols at The Grand National
Harvey Nichols Beauty Bazaar opens its doors in preparation for Aintree, as it hosts its exclusive beauty SOS tent at the racecourse for the 3 day event, from Thursday 3rd to Saturday 5th April and this year it promises to be the biggest yet! Visitors from around the world will descend on…
Umberto Giannini Salon Launches at Harvey Nichols
Last night STYLEetc were lucky enough to attend the official opening night of the latest addition to Harvey Nichols Manchester, it’s very own Umberto Giannini hair salon. Situated just off the beauty hall, the stylish salon is mix of luxury, sleek furniture and minimalistic décor, which reflects the sophistication of Harvey Nichols…