TheHigherGloss

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Category: Fashion

July 4, 2018

CASTAÑER EMBELLISHED BEE FLATS

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Can’t wait to wear these little bee-auties. Castañer are a world-renowned family run Spanish shoemaker who work with some of the best fashion houses around; Hermes, Louboutin, Saint Laurent, to name only a few.  These caught my eye a few months ago, and I didn’t have to think twice when I spotted them in the Harvey Nichols sale.

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Originally £110, they were reduced to £66. What a steal! Espadrilles have to be the ultimate in holiday footwear as they are so versatile, and virtually scream vacation. What drew me to this pair was the wonderful embroidery; bees AND cherries! Although they look like flatties, they have a little height, which I prefer. Sometimes totally flat shoes can be uncomfortable if you switch immediately from heels.

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These will be appropriate dressed up or down, with pants or dresses. The espadrilles are well-constructed and the sturdy jute feels firm, yet comfortable. Over the years I have collected a few pairs of wedge espadrilles which only ever get worn on holidays abroad. I will add these to my collection and look forward to wearing them on my travels.

You can find a similar pair here!

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July 3, 2018

An Evening of Anti-Ageing at Zen Lifestyle*

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Zen Lifestyle has to be one of the best salons in Edinburgh at the moment. Recently,  they hosted a most fascinating event to inform clients of the latest procedures available. Fiona Fowley is always at the cutting edge of the business and offers such a wide range of treatments to suit varying needs.

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We arrived early evening to be warmly greeted with drinks  which came courtesy of neighbouring bar Rabble who provided delicious summer cocktails whilst a most interesting and in-depth presentation took place. The Zen ethos is to provide a personal and individual approach to each and every client. Fiona and her team passionately believe in customer service and satisfaction and that was clear as the staff mingled with clients answering questions and queries.

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Sometimes technology can be baffling when trying to assess our beauty needs. The Zen team are well-informed and fluent in treatments from the most basic to the latest laser  innovations. The focus is on making the client feel good about themselves, and Zen staff genuinely seem invested in helping each  client reach their own individual goals.

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The evening included the opportunity to actually see the procedures taking place. We were able to quiz both staff and models undergoing the treatments. This illustrates the pride and confidence that Zen place in their expertise.

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The evening whizzed by and all too soon came to a close, but not before we were sent on our way with generous goodie bags jammed with wonderful skincare samples and vouchers for the advertised procedures. With a focus on feeling as good as we wish to look, I will certainly be booking up soon!

You can find out more about the salon here

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