Do you know what actually goes into your ice cream? That a 1litre tub of ice cream may actually only contain 500ml of ice cream? We recently sat down with the team at Häagen-Dazs in their flagship store in Leicester Square, as they launch their new campaign, Real or Nothing. Getting on…
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The Alchemist Open a Pop-Up Bar!
Selfridges in the Trafford Centre is set to dazzle customers when the cities cocktail kings open a new pop-up bar on the ground floor. The Alchemist will sit amidst the high-fashion couture and luxury accessories of Selfridges ground floor, with sleek cherry wood curves and glittering gold fixtures which hint to the…
Genesis Crafty-Part 3
Our final recipe from the Genesis Crafty team is Scones with Maple Syrup icing. This one is extra easy as you don’t even need to make your own scones! Ingredients: * 100g icing sugar * 1 tablespoon unsalted butter * 3 tablespoons maple syrup * Handful, chopped walnuts, hazelnuts and pecan nuts…
The Urban Apparel Trade Show Comes to Manchester
The Urban Apparel Trade show is a one day event coming to Manchester this Saturday. It is for Independent brands from around the North West to network, sell and promote their fashions and accessories. Over 100 Small, medium and large brands will be able to rent a stall for the day, which…
Confessions of a Qantas Flight Attendant: Interview with Owen Beddall
Have you ever wondered what happens at 30,000 feet? What do the flight attendants get up to when we’re asleep or behind that curtain? When I was at school I wanted to be a flight attendant myself but for various reasons, it was something that was beyond my reach. But not for…
GBK Relaunches in The Trafford Centre
After undergoing a makeover, GBK has reopened in the Trafford Centre and we went along to check it out. The fresh new restaurant, located in The Orient, will delight burger fans with its brand new look, with its mix of patterns and bench seating. This refurbished GBK will also welcome a party…
Victor’s Launches in Hale
Karina and James Hitchen, the powerhouse duo behind Spinningfields’ chic celeb haunt Neighbourhood and BBQ hotspot Southern Eleven launched their new restaurant Victor’s on Ashley Road, in the gloriously green suburb of Hale this week. Victor’s elegant eatery is set to bring The Hampton’s relaxing style, substance and sophistication to the Manchester…
Meet The Makers at Selfridges
Until 1st September, Selfridges Trafford will play host to a celebration of the nation’s favourite foodie artisans. The focus will be on the tastemakers who define our food experiences, the way we farm, challenging our perceptions of art in food but above all to showcase the best talent in food and drink…
House of Fraser to Support Suited & Booted
House of Fraser has just announced that it will be supporting the charity Suited & Booted who provide donated interview clothing and job interview advice to vulnerable, unemployed and low income men in London. These men maybe long-term unemployed, homeless, ex-military personnel or in recovery from mental health problems and ensure that…
HOLI ONE Rocks Heaton Park!
Last weekend, thousands of people turned out at Heaton Park as HOLI ONE, one of the UK’s most unique music festivals, brought its festival to Manchester for the second year in a row and STYLEetc were lucky enough to be there too! After much anticipation, thousands of music lovers soaked up a…
HOLI ONE Colour Festival Comes to Manchester
Heaton Park has been announced as the venue for one of the world’s most unique, fun and exciting festival series, HOLI ONE. The HOLI ONE Colour festival will be taking place on 2nd August from noon until 10pm and aims to unite people through music and colour and will guarantee that Manchester…
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…
Rosso À la Carte Summer Menu Review
As many of our regular readers will know, us STYLEetc girls are foodie novices! We love eating, that’s for sure, and are thrilled when given the opportunity to sample the culinary delights of Manchester and flex our reviewing skills! Recently, we visited one of our favourite Manchester restaurants, Rosso, to try out its…
STYLEetc Interviews Author Rebecca Chance
Rebecca Chance has always been one of my favourite authors, so when the opportunity arose for me to interview her, I headed down to London as quick as I could! Rebecca grew up in London but spent many years working and traveling in New York and Tuscany. She’s the author of some…
Top Gun Night at Harvey Nichols
We all love a cult classic film, but how about watching one whilst dining on a fabulous 3-course meal and drinking cocktails? Sounds like a great night out to us! On Thursday 24th July, Harvey Nichols will be hosting a Top Gun Night at their Second Floor Restaurant! The night will commence…
Corrie Legend is Back on the Cobbles!
From today, Kevin Kennedy, who played the endearing Curly Watts in Coronation Street for twenty years, is making a series of special appearances throughout July, exclusively at Coronation Street the Tour. Kevin will be available on tours for pictures between 4pm and 6pm on Thursday 3rd, 10th and 17th July and between 7 and 9pm on Thursday 24th July and visitors…
Prosecco Night at Rosso
As part of Rosso Nights, STYLEetc we’re invited for a Prosecco masterclass with Con Gusto (which translates to ‘good taste’) expert Peter. We were treated to traditional bellini’s on arrival and we’re seated ready for our lesson. First up, a lesson in the history on Prosecco. Peter told us that it comes…
Edinburgh City Guide
We’ve given you our guides to Barcelona and Las Vegas, now for something a little closer to home. As more of us than ever are opting for ‘staycations’ over vacations, we take a look at the historic Edinburgh, which offers the perfect combination of culture and cosmopolitan, in the third STYLEetc City…
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…
Las Vegas: Take the Trip of a Lifetime
Here at STYLEetc we’re dedicated to bringing you all our favourite holiday destinations. Next up on our travel list is Las Vegas (if only we could visit them all). Vegas is a trip definitely worth the gamble if you’re uncertain of committing to the trip, and with so much on offer who knows what could…