If ever there was a season to indulge yourself on beauty treatments, Christmas is most certainly the one. With all the shopping, wrapping and Christmas cooking, your nails can easily get neglected. Luckily we have the answer to your prayers with some fabulous designs from three up and coming nail bloggers who…
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.
Winter Skin Clinic with NARS
Is your skin suffering in these harsh weather conditions? Are the effects of the Christmas Markets beginning to take its toll? Then NARS have got the answer to all your skin problems with their fantastic range of exclusive Light Reflecting products. The range has been created by NARS and is totally free…
Treat Yourself and Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, a campaign organized annually by various breast cancer charities in a bid to raise awareness as well as to raise funds for research into cause, prevention and cure, offering information and support to those affected by breast cancer. Hundreds of events are organised over the month…
Bobbi Brown Show Us How To Dress For Success
How do you achieve the perfect smokey eye? The million dollar question that keeps us hovering around makeup counters and buying an endless array of products… Well, thanks to the charity Dress For Success and some lovely ladies from Bobbi Brown, we think we’ve found the answer! At an event held at…
Adee Phelan Hair Salon Opening
The red carpet was laid out and the rain certainly didn’t dampen spirits on this drizzly, yet star-spangled evening in Manchester’s hip Northern Quarter. Guests were out in force to celebrate the launch of Rob Czlapka’s new Adee Phelan salon on Stevenson Square, and with the fizz flowing and plenty of mingling…
BirchBox teams up with Instyle
Birchbox U.K is a beauty service, that allows consumers to discover the newest beauty products on the market. Each month they supply their subscribers with a handpicked selection of high-end beauty goodies including fragrances, lifestyle accessories, hair/skin care products and make-up. For the month of August, the company has collaborated with InStyle Magazine…
Our tips on getting ready for a Valentine’s Date
Those of you lovebirds getting ready for a hot date this Valentines; we fully understand the extensive preparation and endless hours involved to ensure you look your finest. Whilst it can be a little stressful, NO NEED TO PANIC, we’ve got it covered with some great products to help you relax as…
Manchester’s Biggest Blow-Dry Bar Launches!
TOO-FUNKY HAIR SALON blew VIPs away last night as it held its red carpet launch party at its store in Manchester City Centre and STYLEetc were amongst the Manchester gliteratti… Standing in a prime location on Deansgate and housed in Barton Arcade TOO-FUNKY HAIR and retail salon is now the BIGGEST blow-dry…
The Most Wanted and The It List Awards 2012
Presented by Creative HEAD and sponsored in 2012 by hair superpower ghd, The It List represents hairdressing’s hottest aged 30 and under. The Most Wanted and The It List Grand Finals took place on 3 September at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. With 15 awards including Most Wanted Hair Icon,…
When STYLEetc met the ‘Queen of Bras’: Michelle Mone
Last week STYLEetc’s Anna-Louise headed over to Selfridges in the Trafford Centre to meet Ultimo founder Michelle Mone. The Scottish businesswoman, (known for Ultimo – her line of curve-enhancing underwear) talked tanning, planning and Louboutins as she explained more about her new and exciting range of self-tan, UTan. Find out all about her new…
Eyebrow threading specialist Jo Pallan opens on The Avenue
Celebrity eyebrow threader Jo Pallan has expanded her business with a new threading lounge in Nicky Clarke on The Avenue, Spinningfields in Manchester. With over 10 years’ experience in threading, Jo has a burgeoning threading lounge in Leeds, and chose Manchester as the location for expansion. Clients include a number of celebrities,…
Clarins Melting Honey Hot Stone Massage
After a rather tempestuous experience in a Turkish bath in my early twenties, I hasten to say that I have never had a full body massage since. But when I was invited by the Clarins spa at Selfridges Exchange Square Manchester to a complimentary Melting Honey Hot Stone Massage, how could I…
Behind The Scenes; Currently Coveting
The countdown to our Summer issue has begun and with each new issue there are always going to be a few changes. We decided we wanted to have even more fun with our fashion features (after all fashion should be fun) and take STYLEetc on location as much as possible, giving us the…
LONDON BLOOMS COLLECTION, JO MALONE
Spring has sprung, and so has the new limited edition fragrance trio by Jo Malone. London Blooms Collection released this month just in time for Mothers Day. Drawing inspiration from The Chelsea Flower show, classic British gardening and beautiful English lawns, the collection showcases self-expression and spirit of the modern garden. Peony &…
Fake Bake Hair and Beauty Boutique launches exclusively in Selfridges Manchester
Calling all beauty buffs: ‘Fake Bake Hair and Beauty’, a revolutionary concept in fast, directional beauty treatments, has launched exclusively in the new Selfridges Manchester Exchange beauty hall. The Fake Bake Hair and Beauty Boutique at Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square is the first of its kind in England, and offers a wide…