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WIN A NIGHT AT THE BALMORAL A luxury stay and meal for two FIERCE FEMALES Who we’re loving this International Women’s Day

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38 My Style: Scottish fashion designer Hayley Scanlan on strong women and her Netflix debut

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Cover image: Julija Bernatovica Photography, www.jbshoots.com

40 Six Ways with Cane: How to add the biggest interiors trend to your home 54 Beauty Notes: The latest products and treatments 58 On the Food Radar: Foodie finds, events and must-try menus 62 Meet the Maker: Hamish Martin, owner of Edinburgh’s Secret Herb Garden and Old Curiosity Gin

This month, Amy’s all about…

64 Best of Edinburgh: Lifestyle store owner Catherine McCallum on her favourite city haunts 66 Insta-insider: Glasgow-based photographer Julija Bernatovica chooses her #top9

THE BIG APPLE

“I’m going to see the bright lights of New York and I can’t wait. We’ll be checking in to Robert De Niro’s The Greenwich Hotel and seeing the Knicks at Madison Square Garden – proper bucket list stuff!”

NEW SEASON TRENDS

“With London Fashion Week debuting next season’s hottest looks, I’m already planning my A/W wardrobe. Loving the checks upon checks from Johnstons of Elgin’s AW20 collection (pictured).”

BEING INSPIRED

“I’ll be joining Smart Works Edinburgh at Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Restaurant on 09 March for a glass of fizz and an evening of inspiring talks from amazing women.”

Read more about it on page 17.

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IN MARCH T U O B A G IN E TALK WHAT WE’R

1 Fierce Females

2. Nicola Benedetti Ayrshire-born Nicola is one of the most influential classical artists of our generation, recently winning a Grammy for Best Classical Instrumental Solo and becoming the first classical solo violinist to perform at the ceremony in a decade.

You go, girl! Catch her at the Usher Hall Edinburgh on 12 March and City Halls Glasgow on 13 March.

WHO WE’RE CRUSHING ON THIS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY…

1. Mollie Hughes Edinburgh mountaineer and adventurer Mollie made countless headlines when she became the youngest woman to ski solo to South Pole. The 29-year-old took 58.5 days, pulling all her food in a sledge during her lone trek across Antarctica… we salute you Mollie!

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The award-winning founder of Hey Girls, an East Lothian based social enterprise company tackling period poverty in the UK, launched with a buy-one-give-one business model. They’ve since donated 7.3 million period products to people in need and no doubt helped the case for free sanitary products now available across Scotland.

Photography: Hamish Frost, Andy Gotts, Rod Penn.

3. Celia Hodson

4. Kim Wilson

6. Lisa Fleming

So you think muscles are just for men? Think again. Powerlifting coach Kim Wilson trains ‘Athena Army’ at Elysium Training in Leith and believes that combined with the right environment and support system, the sport has a positive effect on mind and body. See her train some seriously strong women in short film, We Are Athena, available now on Vimeo.

This incredible Edinburgh mother has been living with incurable secondary breast cancer since 2017 and refuses to let her diagnosis define her. Instead, she set up Make 2nds Count, a charity helping to fund research and awareness, to ensure that secondary breast cancer sufferers and their families find a cure. Help them on their journey at The Great Gatsby Ball, at Prestonfield House on 20 March. Tickets available at www.make2ndscount.co.uk.

5. Christina Larkin The Scottish born entrepreneur created pop-up design company ‘chapter’ to help small, digital, femaleowned businesses get their products into the hands of real-life customers.

The first ever chapter pop-up ‘Women Who Give A Sh*t’ launched in Shoreditch late last year and was such a success, she’ll soon be rolling out the pop-ups across the country.

More info at www.mychapter.co.

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8. Annie Lennox Would any IWD countdown be complete without her? In a word, no. The Scottish singer-songwriter and political activist continues to do it for herself and every other sister out there. Join her women’s charity, The Scottish Circle, for a fun day celebrating the world’s most inspirational females on 08 March at BAaD in Glasgow. Tickets, £10 at www.thecircle.ngo. Proceeds from All The Queens Big Quiz will directly benefit Glasgow Rape Crisis.

7. Anna Murphy Champion of sustainable fashion, The Times Fashion Director and author, Anna Murphy is bringing her mission to the capital, joining Smart Works Edinburgh, a charity supporting women back into work, to talk about the hot topic at the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian on Thursday 30 April. For tickets and more information, visit www.smartworks.org.uk or call 0131 516 7787.

Anna’s book How Not to Wear Black, £16.99 is out now.

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If you missed the latest series of Love Island (seriously, where were you?), you might not have heard of the sassy Scottish singer who won the show but we’re sure you will soon. It wasn’t just Finn who fell in love with the West Lothian lass; Paige won the hearts of the nation – ours included – and we can’t wait for her to shirk the ‘Lewis Capaldi’s ex’ label and prove her own voice is just as worthy of a listen.

Main Photo: Sarah Creswell for Times Magazine

9. Paige Turley

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The flat of Colin St John Wilson, architect of the British Library, 1952, with furniture by Terence Conran.

Photo by Michael Wickham.

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THE EXHIBITION YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS‌

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e among the first to see Mid-Century Modern: Art & Design from Conran to Quant when it opens on 03 April at Dovecot Studios. Featuring furniture, fashion and textiles, the exhibition celebrates the work of design pioneers including Mary Quant, Terence Conran, Eduardo Paolozzi and Bernard and Laura Ashley and spans the period from 1952-1977. The modern wicker, steel, and glass furniture of Conran and the early smocks, textile designs, and dresses of Bernard and Laura Ashley will be on display alongside the PVC coats, Op Art and Space Age dresses by Quant. There will also be textiles, ceramics and furniture from Eduardo Paolozzi and Nigel Henderson.

For tickets and more information, visit www.dovecotstudios.com.

Terence Conran at his first exhibition, Ideas and Objects for the Home, held at Simpsons of Piccadilly, 1952. Photo by Michael Wickham.

Copyright Denny Wickham.

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A Quant model set against a photo of The Beatles. Buttericks Launch, 1964.

Image taken from Conran/Quant: Swinging London: A Lifestyle Revolution, published by ACC Art Books.

Mary Quant outside her shop Bazaar on the Kinds Road, 1960s. Vintage Publicity Photograph. Courtesy of a Private Collection.

Mary Quant by Vic Singh, c.1961.

Courtesy of a Private Collection.

The S.1 cabinet, 1952. Apparently, the S.1 was the first piece of case furniture from Conran’s initial independent range of furniture to be commercially available. Copyright Terence Conran.

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The critically acclaimed, multi-award winning musical charting the life Elton John, Rocketman, will be presented live in concert at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 17 June and at Edinburgh Usher Hall on Thursday 18 June with a full orchestra bringing its iconic soundtrack to life. Tickets from £32.50 at Ticketmaster.

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Magical tales both old and new including Moana, Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Frozen will be skating into Glasgow from 16-19 April for Disney on Ice. Expect energetic choreography that will have audiences singing, dancing and cheering for their favourite characters.

Tickets from £24.95 at www.disneyonice.co.uk.

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Some of the world’s most iconic electronic music artists will perform across five stages at Terminal V this Easter.

The Outlier stage will present the likes of KiNK and Ben UFO whereas Green Velvet unveils La La Land at a Scottish festival for the first time. Elsewhere Area V has Richie Hawtin, Nina Kraviz, Helena Hauff and local talent Fraz.ier on the line-up. It all goes down at the huge indoor and outdoor festival site within the grounds of Edinburgh airport on 11 April. www.terminalv.co.uk

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he latest announcement from the team behind the epic redevelopment of the St James centre has got us very excited indeed. Not only will John Lewis be bigger and better than ever before, it will also be joined by some of the most exciting names in fashion retail including Scotland’s first ever & Other Stories.

H&M’s ever-so-chic big sister will make its debut with a 5,900 sq ft store filled with fashion-forward clothing from their three design ateliers in Paris, Stockholm and Los Angeles, plus their gorgeous jewellery and accessories and an in-house beauty range – hello new scented candle addiction! Alongside this, shoppers can expect a huge three-level Zara; Edinburgh’s first standalone Mango; luxury footwear from Russell & Bromley, affordable style from Bershka, Stradivarius and Pull&Bear; and the city’s biggest ever H&M. Featuring a total of 85 new stores, the shopping galleria will open in October, followed by a five-screen Everyman Cinema, the city’s first W Hotel – W Edinburgh – and a luxury Roomzzz aparthotel, all set to open next year. Bring. It. On.

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f you’re looking to unwind and reset, Scapa Fest 2020 is back on the banks of Loch Fyne from 01-03 May. Created to promote mindful living in an all-encompassing experience, the zerowaste, leave-no trace festival gives you access to world-class experts and influencers in yoga, mind-body health, outdoor education and environmental action. The line-up includes activist Rob Greenfield, who lived completely off self-foraged food for a year, and Jambo Truong, one of the most coveted Forrest Yoga Guardians and co-founder of Yoga Bodyworkers.

Scapa is out to encourage a totally different way of living and thinking.

Keep your eyes on social media and the Scapa website for updates.

Follow on Instagram @scapafest or visit www.scapafest.com.

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

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mazing women. Tick. Inspiring stories. Tick. For a good cause. Tick, tick, tick. Join Smart Works Edinburgh at Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Restaurant on Monday 09 March for an evening of inspiring talks, fashion styling and a glass of fizz or two. The evening will bring together amazing speakers to talk about how we can ensure women of every generation are more visible and valued. To get the discussion going, journalist Gina Davidson will host a panel of women including Laura Montgomery, a Scottish football manager who captained Glasgow City after founding the club in 1998; Amanda Jones, Global Women’s Advancement Director of the law firm Dentons; and Louise Masson, the general manager of Harvey Nichols Edinburgh. Stylists from Harvey Nichols will also show their styling skills with demos and there’ll be an exclusive prize draw with proceeds going towards the charity, which is dedicated to getting women back to work. Tickets cost £25.

Find out more at www.smartworks.org.uk/edinburgh-smart-works.

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IT CAN BE FRUSTRATING, WAITING FOR CERTAIN ASPECTS OF YOUR PERSONALITY TO CATCH UP WITH THE OTHERS. BUT, WE GOT THERE IN THE END”

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he latest powerful page-turner from the bad boy of Scottish fiction is as wonderfully dark and vicious as his infamous first novel Kill Your Friends. Set in Trump’s America, it follows retired newspaper editor Frank Brill who, after receiving a terminal diagnosis, sets about wreaking revenge on a list of enemies. Brill’s f*ck it list is a kind of dark spin on the a more traditional list of things to do before you die – but what would be on Niven’s own final to-do list? Let’s ask him…

You’re facing certain death – what’s on your bucket list?

Oh God. I’m not much for all the ‘swimming with dolphins’ crap. There’s a few restaurants and golf courses I’d like to tick off. But, to be honest, I’m such a terrible coward who is utterly petrified of death that if I knew I was dying I’d probably end up holed up in a room with a case of whisky until the bitter end. It’s a bit like the concept of death row meals. ‘What would your perfect last meal be?’ Yeah, you know what? I’m scared witless. I’ll stick with the scotch, thanks.

And what about your f*ck it list anyone you think deserves to get their comeuppance?

How long have you got? Our Prime Minister and his entire cabinet of sh*ts. Trump and pretty much everyone serving in his administration at this point. Farage, Arron Banks, Andy Wigmore, Julia Hartley Brewer, Dominic Cummings. All the Brexit turds basically.

What books should everyone read before they die (aside from yours!)?

All of Jane Austen, all of Nabokov, all of John Updike. That’ll keep you going for a while.

and The Amateurs) and one pretty bad movie (Cat Run). I was 35 when I started and terrified that I’d left it all too late. In a way, I’m still running.

Is writing something you’d always enjoyed growing up in Irvine?

It was reading more than writing back then.

Vonnegut’s Catch 22 was the first novel I remember reading for pleasure, back when I was 16. I was amazed that a book could make you fall about laughing, in the same way that a movie or a TV show could. The writing came later, in my early 20s, when I made several attempts to start a novel. All doomed. I had the same way of looking at the world but I just didn’t have the self-discipline you need to become a novelist until my 30s. It can be frustrating, waiting for certain aspects of your personality to catch up with the others. But, we got there in the end.

You’ve lived down South for many years now – is there anything you miss about living in Scotland?

I don’t have to miss it too much. My Mum’s still in Ayrshire, and I have lots of friends in Glasgow, so I’m back pretty regularly and I feel that Scotland is still a big part of my life and my identity. I’m just waiting until the full, hard Brexit comes down and everyone starts eating dogs and shooting at each other down here, followed by an independent Scotland becoming part of the EU. Then I can easily sell the move back to Glasgow to my partner and children...

The F*ck-It List

by John Niven is published by William Heinemann on 26 March.

You started writing in 2002 after spending the ’90s working in the music industry – how did you make the move?

Feverishly. I pretty much chained myself to the desk from 9 to 5 six days a week for five years. If you add all that time up, you hit Malcolm Gladwell’s mythical 10,000 hours.

That period produced three pretty good novels (Music from Big Pink, Kill Your Friends

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THE RACE IS ON For fitness and a very good cause, join Crisis’ Race to End Homelessness. Taking place in Edinburgh on the morning of Sunday 15 March, it’s your chance to walk or run 5 or 10km around a scenic city route, while raising money for charity. Starting in Holyrood Park you’ll head through the city, onto Regent Road Park and up – though not quite to the top of – Calton Hill. You’ll cross the finish line at The Glasshouse Hotel’s rooftop terrace where you’ll receive your medal before cooling down while taking in beautiful views of the city skyline.

Registration is £20 and there’s a £50 minimum sponsorship amount.

Sign up at www.crisis.org.uk.

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WHERE TO GO FOR FAMILY EASTER FUN Join the crowds at Musselburgh Racecourse on Easter Saturday for a spectacular afternoon of first-class races including the prestigious Betway Queens Cup and the renowned Betway Scottish Sprint Cup. You don’t have to be a horse racing enthusiast to have fun. There’s something for everyone, from live music and entertainment to an array of food and drink pop ups including the Edinburgh Gin Tipple Trailer. With free entry for kids, it’s the perfect Easter day out for the whole family. Find out more and book tickets at www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk. Early bird tickets are available until midnight 08 March with a saving of £10 per person.

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A NEW SPRING SCENT

Jo Malone London’s new limited edition collection, Lavenderland, offers a fresh perspective on the iconic floral fragrance. Choose from three divine colognes, £50 for 30ml – Lavender & Coriander, Silver Birch & Lavender and Wisteria & Lavender – or treat mum to a beautifully scented house with the Lavender & Musk home fragrance, available as a pillow mist, £25, and diffuser, £67. www.jomalone.co.uk

THE CHICEST SCARF

Give mum an upgrade on her usual spring scarf with this high quality linen and cotton number. £79, Oska Edinburgh.

A MAGICAL MOVIE

Toast the 150th anniversary of Moët Impérial at a special Mother’s Day screening of The Great Gatsby at The Scotsman Picturehouse in Edinburgh. The experience includes the newly launched Moët Icon Afternoon Tea served in The Scotsman’s magnificent Grand Café with a glass of Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial, all for £39 per person. Alternatively, book mum in for a midweek treat at the Moët Icon Series special screenings complemented by a glass of Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial every Wednesday for 10 weeks from 18 March. £19.95 per person. For more info, visit www.scotsmanpicturehouse.co.uk/events/ moet-cinema-club.

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A LITTLE SPARKLE Stylish mothers will love these sterling silver and enamel earrings from Orkney designer Sheila Fleet’s Creel collection. £98, www.sheilafleet.com.

AN EVERLASTING BOUQUET

These beautiful and sustainable posies, available to order from Edinburgh florist Studio Seapink for £25, contain a curated selection of flowers and botanicals sourced from artisan British growers. Each bouquet is unique, characterful, everlasting and entirely free from chemicals or dyes so often found in dried floral arrangements.

Seapink’s Mother’s Day offer also includes their signature Everlasting Wreaths. Check out @studio_seapink on instagram for more details.

A YOUTHFUL GLOW THE PERFECT ARM CANDY

If your mum’s a bit of a fashionista, she’ll adore this mock croc shoulder bag by chic Copenhagen brand Beck Sondergaard.

Maya Light Grey Bag, £75, Biscuit.

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Give your mum the gift of youth - or as close as you can get - with the ZO Ultimate Regeneration Hydrafacial, from £120 at Dr Nestor’s Medical & Cosmetic Centre.

The luxury rejuvenating treatment is carried out by head skin therapist Helen Cowan and helps to detox the skin, increase hydration, rebuild collagen and, most importantly, bring back that glow. To book, email skin@ drnestor.co.uk or visit www.drnestor.co.uk.

A GIN-FUELED WORKSHOP

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA

If your mum’s a bit of a culture vulture, spoil her with tickets to Scottish Opera’s new production of the Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The run opens with three nights at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre from 31 March, before transferring to Theatre Royal Glasgow. For dates and tickets, visit www.scottishopera.org.uk.

For something a little different to your average floristry class, Harvey Nichols have teamed up with LSA International and The Forest Distillery to create a 90-minute masterclass teaching mums and their guests how to handcraft their very own living terrarium, whilst sampling small-batch gins. The exclusive workshops will run in The Fourth Floor Bar on Saturday 21 March costing £65 per person which includes a Forest Gin welcome cocktail, gin tastings, light bites, refreshments, tea and coffee and your very own terrarium to take home. Book via Eventbrite.

A BEAUTIFUL AFTERNOON Tigerlily’s Mother’s Day afternoon tea in association with Benefit cosmetics is quite literally full of beauty. The afternoon kicks off at 2pm with make-up demonstrations and a talk from style, skincare and lifestyle blogger Lois White, before retiring to the grand Sitting Room where afternoon tea will be served with a glass of Prosecco from 3pm. £25 per person including a gin cocktail on arrival and a goodie bag. Book ahead at www.tigerlilyedinburgh.co.uk or call 0131 357 5000

(P.S. It’s on Sunday 22 March.

At the very least, don’t forget the card!)

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FEATURES

A TREND REBORN Scotland’s most stylish predict a fresh take on these classic looks for the new season

Smythe violet blazer, £525, and stovepipe pants, £345, both Jane Davidson

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FASHION

Slim-fit jacket, £369, and Merino wool trousers, £169. both Hugo Boss Lime suede biker jacket, £120, Sonder Studio at M&Co

Hugo Boss SS20

Stine Goya Rhode green draped satin midi dress, £310, Harvey Nichols

Edinburgh Instagrammer Claire Fowler on how the new season has turned up the volume on colour…

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veryone’s wardrobe tends to get a bit more colourful come spring but SS20 has gone full on acid bright. If you’re thinking ’90s raver, don’t; this season’s neon is positively sophisticated: think draped evening dresses, chic accessories and sharp tailoring. I love a statement suit and in such a bright shade, it’ll take you from work to the bar simply by swapping your shirt for a lace bodysuit or classic white tee and slipping on some strappy shoes in a matching hue. Bold is gold after all.” Follow Claire on Instagram @whowhatwear_x

Cleopatra skinny cuff bracelet, £55, Aspinal of London

Pink sandals, £70, Dune

Lime bag, £65, Dune

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Printed shirt dress, £49.99, Zara

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Florals get full-on Stylist Katie Connelly on how to embrace the tropical trend whether you’re a shrinking violet or a bold bird of paradise…

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ropical florals have taken something of a backseat over the past couple of seasons but they are back to bring out your inner Versace clad J-Lo. For the brave, there are fresh and fashion forward all-over prints on dresses, shirts and trousers so you can go wild with clashing prints.

If you just want a splash of pattern, try pairing a printed piece with dark denim or wear a silk scarf with your spring coat.

I’ll be investing in Scottish designer Karen Mabon’s luscious Rainforest silk scarf - a work of art that would update pretty much anything in your wardrobe.” Follow Katie on Instagram @katiedanger_stylist

Denim jacket, £38, Miss Selfridge Rainforest silk scarf, £110, Karen Mabon

Shorts, £29, Monsoon

Earrings, £8, Accessorize

M Missoni floral-print wide-leg trousers, £275, Harvey Nichols

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Alice headband, £17, & Other Stories

Balmain green logo cropped cotton t-shirt, £190, Harvey Nichols

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Earrings, £6, Accessorize Alice & Olivia Adrien taupe twill trench coat, £600, Harvey Nichols

Raffia headband, £12, Monsoon

Midi dress, £70, Monsoon

Embroidered mini dress, £49.99, Zara

Forget Spring’s usual sorbet shades, Scottish model Hayley Daines is a big fan of a total white-out this season

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A whiter shade of pale

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ayering from a neutral colour palette is a sure-fire way to always look chic, and the look translates into every season. To transition white into your spring wardrobe, layer it with other neutrals to create a statement look. A cream knit or trench coat looks great layered over a white dress. For an added dose of cool, finish the look with a pair of Vejas – the trainers of the moment.” Follow Hayley on Instagram @amodelmoment

Oval leather cross-body bag, £49.99, Zara

Nude knee-high heeled boot, £69, Wallis Veja Esplar suede-trimmed leather sneakers, £90, Net-a-porter

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Sterling silver chain link earrings, £90, Hamilton & Inches

Camera ‘A’ bag, £250, Aspinal of London

Lattice back top, £24, Miss Selfridge

Shorter suits

“N Edinburgh-based fashion influencer Karolina Korthals on a more relaxed way to wear a two-piece

o wardrobe is complete without a tailored suit, and to see how its wearability has evolved over the years makes me really happy. As demonstrated on the SS20 catwalks by the likes of Givenchy, the new season’s edition involves shorts rather than trousers; a more relaxed silhouette; and ‘stand-out-from-the-crowd’ colours or patterns from checks to stripes. It’s a modern take on traditional tailoring, best worn with a white t-shirt and trainers for day or a fitted top and strappy heels for an elevated evening look.”

Follow Karolina on Instagram @carakort

Oversized wool blend blazer, £135, Arket

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Pleat detail wool culottes, £59, Arket

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Leather sandals, £59.99, Zara

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he utility trend really hit the mainstream in menswear last summer and functional fashion is back for Spring, this time with a plethora of pockets. Personally, I’m a big fan of a pocket so this trend is a particular favourite of mine.

If you’re thinking about trying the look but don’t want to go full steam ahead, I’d suggest teaming one statement item with some more understated garments, perhaps a pair of cargo pants with a plain hoodie or a utility vest with some plain black jeans.”

Follow John on Instagram @theeverydayman

Cotton twill cap, £190, Burberry, Multrees Walk

Glasgow-based editor of The Everyday Man, John Robertson, on how to rock a pocket or two

Mki Miyuki Zoku Army green crinkled shell overshirt, £70, Harvey Nichols

Stone Island Ghost stretch-shell gilet, £495, Mr Porter

Low top trainers in black suede and nappa leather, £199, Hugo Boss Herschel Supply Co. Settlement backpack, £60, John Lewis

Grey hoodie, £49.99, Zara Nike ACG NRG tapered belted cotton-blend twill cargo trousers, £150, Mr Porter

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Men’s Larvotto Sunglasses, £165, Aspinal of London

Grenson Grover brown leather ankle boots, £285, Harvey Nichols

Peter Gemmell, the dapper editor of The Gentleman Select, is all for this season’s fashion-forward take on the suit jacket

Blazers make a statement

Matalan

Slim fit press-stud tumbled wool tailored jacket, £1250, Burberry, Multrees Walk

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Reiss Cheyenne textured polo shirt, £85, John Lewis Double-breasted blazer, £99, Marks & Spencer

Tapered fit chinos, £129, Hugo Boss, Multrees Walk

Peter Gemmell is pictured wearing a jacket from Andrew Brookes Tailoring in Edinburgh

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ingle-breasted blazers have been a failsafe choice for men for decades but Spring brings a new perspective on the wardrobe staple with statement cuts and colours, and a return to vogue of the double-breasted blazer. It’s an item I’m a huge fan of, whether in classic black or in linen and unstructured. The lightweight, more relaxed style is ideal when the weather begins to get a little warmer and it sits nicely on the frame too. Bold colours always stand out nicely but personally, I would break it up with a darker or lighter coloured pair of trousers or chinos.”

Follow Peter on Instagram @thegentlemanselect

I-ON LOVES…

We’re lusting after the new drop from Sonder Studio, the premium in-house brand at M&Co. Offering effortless, wearable style and gorgeous separates, key pieces include a pastel duster coat, £75, real suede biker jacket, £120 and gorgeous tan midi skirt (£40 pictured). Shop online at www.mandco.com.

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THE COAT TO BUY NOW

Don’t let the unpredictable British weather stop you. Meet the new waterproof Fieldcoat for men from Joules, The Arbury. It’s an updated version of the original design with functional features to make it completely breathable. Pair with jeans and a chunky knit to make the bleaker months a little more stylish. £119.95 at www.joules.com.

YOUR NEED-TO-KNOW FASHION NEWS

BRAND OF THE MONTH SORU JEWELLERY

WHAT IS IT? The celeb-favoured brand for statement earrings, necklaces, bracelets and accessories made from precious metals and semi-precious gemstones.

WHERE DO YOU GET IT? Harvey Nichols, Harrods and www.sorujewellery.com.

WHY WE RATE IT... There’s a lot to love about this brand.

Founded by two half English-Sicilian sisters back in 2013, the standout designs are ethically handmade in Italy or Turkey and everyone from HRH The Duchess of Cambridge to Rita Ora and countless bloggers are fans. Try the heart or hoop shaped earrings (priced from £145) to transform a simple look or opt for the new fine jewellery range (pictured above) which incorporates age old traditional Italian techniques of micro-mosaic art set with precious gemstones in 18kt gold. Lush.

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THE SAMPLE SALE YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS…

For a whopping 80 per cent off English luxury lifestyle brand Aspinal of London, don’t miss its exclusive sample sale at 43 George Street, Edinburgh. For two days only, on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 March (9am – 6pm), you’ll be able to grab a bargain from a wide range of beautiful and high-quality handbags, business accessories, travel goods and small leather goods. £2 cash entry fee will be donated to charity. No refunds or exchanges, all sales are final.

FASHION

EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION

Outdoor enthusiasts should check out The Barbour x National Trust spring collection at John Lewis & Partners. It features a selection of knitwear, shirts, T-shirts and outerwear for men and women. www.johnlewis.com

FIVE MINUTES WITH…

CATHERINE AITKEN We grabbed a quick chat with the Edinburgh-based accessories designer The brand in a nutshell? I create backpacks, handbags, manbags and other small accessories for ladies and gents who love sustainable heritage cloths like Harris Tweeds and wax cottons.

LOCAL TALENT

For transeasonal contemporary collections from independent designers including Hayley McSporran, ReJean Denim, Love & Squalor and LAW Design Studio, head along to Glasgow’s newest collective ‘Studio Edit’ on 02 April. The conscious fashion event will take place at BAaD Glasgow from 6.30pm – 11.30pm.

Book via Eventbrite.

My signature piece is… the Hepburn Backpack (pictured above), which comes in a variety of fabrics teamed with leather.

Where do you find inspiration? ’40s and ’50s movies style icons Katharine Hepburn, Lauren Bacall and Maggie Smith as Miss Jean Brodie - they wear their tweeds so well. I also love the style of Tilda Swinton, she always looks very cool in gorgeous soft shapes and rich textures.

Your favourite commissions? Creating a backpack collection for the V&A Dundee opening exhibition and making a range of exclusive accessories for Judy Murray to wear at Sports Personality of the Year.

Where can we find your designs? They can be found online at catherineaitken.com and in Coburg House Studios Gallery Shop, 15 Coburg Street, Edinburgh, open every weekend.

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FEATURES

MYSTYLE

Hayley Scanlan

The Scottish designer on strong women, effortless style and making her Netflix debut STARTING OUT For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a fashion designer. My gran taught me how to sew when I was five years old. After leaving school, I went to Dundee College, then Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design to study Textile Design. I launched my diffusion line H.S in 2012 and it’s still going strong.

Photography Chloe Sidey

H.S. overshirt. Photography Nuala Swan

INSPRIATION I’ve always been inspired by iconic, strong women and aim to create garments that make women look and feel great.

SIGNATURE STYLE I would say it’s feminine with an edge.

WARDROBE MUST-HAVE I love my own brand’s H.S overshirts.

They’re so versatile, I can wear them every day and in the evening too. On the rare occasions I go out, I just swap my converse for a pair of heels and it still looks cool and chic.

STYLE ICONS I’ve loved Debbie Harry for as long as I can remember. My mum loved her too and so do all my sisters. She is just effortlessly cool. Looking amazing and feminine but still having an edge is such a great look. I also love Danish influencer and stylist Pernille Teisbaek and Italian designer Gilda Ambrosio. I’ll have both of their wardrobes, please.

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MY ADDRESS BOOK Spex Pistols in Dundee, where I live, is an eyewear boutique with the coolest glasses. It’s tiny but one of the best shops in town, and the staff are great.

BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT Making the final cast of Netflix’s Next in Fashion 2020. 18 of us were handpicked from around the world.

To think I was on season one with 17 of the best designers in the world – not to mention Alexa Chung and Queer Eye’s Tan France (pictured below) - still seems extremely surreal to me. It was one of the most challenging and amazing experiences of my life.

See Hayley’s designs at www.hayleyscanlan.com

D E S I G N E D & M A D E I N O R K N E Y, S C O T L A N D

Snowdrop COLLECTION

These small, delicate flowers herald the beginning of spring, and are a welcome sign of life and renewal.

Shown in silver with leaf enamel and also available in 18ct gold with opalescent enamel.

Join Sheila in Princes Square, Glasgow for Meet the Designer 3 - 5 April ORKNEY | EDINBURGH | GLASGOW | LOCH LOMOND

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SIX WAYS WITH CANE

Edinburgh-based blogger Liz Engelsen on the biggest interiors trend of the moment

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ane furniture is red hot. You’ll have seen it everywhere from Instagram and Pinterest to your favourite interiors magazines and high street stores. Everyone is jumping on this trend and we don’t blame them.

Sometimes called rattan and even, shhh, wicker, and previously seen mainly on your parents neglected outdoor furniture, cane has reinvented itself as a cool, sophisticated and contemporary new guy on the block that we are all lusting after.

Why now? It could be because it’s so durable and easy to maintain or perhaps it’s because it’s a natural material; totally in tune with the movement to use more sustainable materials at home. From an aesthetic point of view, it’s all about texture. The light, airy, criss-cross pattern brings a new dimension to furniture which is traditionally solid and weighty. It’s also a wonderfully versatile material; the perfect partner to luxe velvet, understated with natural ash wood, bold when curved and a total scorcher when paired with brass details. Whether your style is eclectic and boho, Scandi and minimalist, glam and maximalist, there is a piece of carefully crafted cane furniture you’ll love. The question is, will you keep it subtle or go big? Here’s a few ideas…

1. Take it to the bedroom

From headboards and bedside tables to cabinets and seating, cane in the bedroom just feels right, creating a soft, soothing vibe, perfect to send you off to sleep.

Anthropologie’s cane and velvet bed, £1,398 (pictured left), is an elegant spot to rest your head at night; Maisons du Monde has an acacia and mango wood bedside table, £215.50, which offers a pleasing contrast between the light and dark woods. But my must-buy has to be the low lounge chair from H&M Home, £199.99, the perfect place to toss your robe.

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2. Luxe up your lounge

If calm zen isn’t your vibe, fear not. Cane can totally bring the edgy elegance and sophisticated glam vibes too. With a nod to mid-century and art deco, these beauties are playing up the mysterious and seductive qualities of cane. HK Living’s arched room divider £390, from Folk Interiors, will hide any sinful corners of your room while the 101CPH Mako Bar, £650 from Catalog Interiors, is super stylish with its shiny brass legs.

3. Embrace the chair

The chair is perhaps where cane really shines in all its various shapes, sizes and styles. From vintage to modern, these statement seats will add an interesting twist to your dining or living space. I challenge you not to fall in love with the curves of the petal-shaped armchair, £995 from Soho House Retail; or the solid simplicity of Graham & Green’s ‘50s inspired armchair, £325. While the John Lewis Accent armchair, £949, offers comfort and colour which can be lacking in some cane pieces, offering a remarkable array of 215 fabrics you can choose from.

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Heritage Reimagined Edel are architects and fine builders with extensive experience in the restoration and renovation of period properties.

From concept to completion we reimagine these fine old properties creating distinctive homes for our clients.

Discover your next home weareedel.com 28A Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HA

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4. Switch your lights

Do you design your room around your lighting or do you consider lighting a finishing touch to complete the room? These inspiring pieces might make you rethink your approach. Nkuku has a cute pair of table lamps perfect for your bedside tables, from £120 each; or if you’re lighting from above, there’s the Dolkie cane pendant, £95 from La Redoute, or Ikea’s ubiquitous Sinnerlig woven bamboo pendant, just £40.

5. Make a grand entrance

Set a stylish vibe from the first step into your home with a touch of cane in the hallway. Every entry deserves a stylish bench to perch when slipping shoes off at the end of a long day and they don’t get much more stylish than HK Living’s woven black bench €495 from Fleux. Also essential is a pretty place to toss your phone and keys like H&M Home’s neat wall cabinet, £139.99; or for boots, bags and hats, invest in some roomier storage like Rockett St George’s Sungkai woven cabinet, £995.

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Extraordinary ideas start small

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6. Get creative

If you fancy yourself as a bit crafty, there are some inspiring Ikea hacks out there using woven cane.

For the 40th anniversary of Ikea’s Billy bookcase, interior designer Kath of House of Hawkes turned it into an elegant statement piece with the addition of some woven doors; Jules of must-follow Instagram account @ikeahackersofficial keeps it simple with an easy as 1-2-3 headboard made from an Ikea Ivar shelving support and some pre-woven cane; while Justin of renovation account @design_at_nineteen pimped an Ikea chest of drawers with a lick of paint and some cane webbing.

For more style inspiration from Edinburgh-based blogger Liz Engelsen of LizNylon, visit www.liznylon.com or follow her on Instagram @liznylon.

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With a wide range of stylish apartments boasting beautiful views and the use of the courtyard, landscaped gardens, concierge, Club Room and secure underground parking, it doesn’t get much better than this.

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ASK THE EXPERT

How do I introduce colour and texture while keeping things sophisticated?

JO AYNSLEY OF JEFFREYS INTERIORS SHARES HER TOP TIPS ON BEING CLASSY WITH COLOUR

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It is possible to combine colour, pattern, and texture for a look that’s playful and detailed but still pulled together and elegant – one great place to start is with wallpaper. In our showroom (pictured left), we’ve chosen a wallpaper called Serenity by Philip Jeffries. It’s bold in its detail, but soft and subtle at the same time. By covering just two walls in this paper, the look isn’t overpowering.

Tom Faulkner Papillon drinks trolley, £4,020

Balance is also important when choosing furniture and accessories.

It’s a good idea to keep some elements very tonal using soft shades of grey and beige, while not shying away from contrasting colour and pattern elsewhere. For example, we’ve chosen a sofa upholstered in Lapura Velvet in the shade ‘Mole’ by GP&J Baker and glass lamps by Heathfield in the Smoke colourway alongside chairs in a bright teal.

With cushions, we have used a selection of warm, rich velvets in blues from Elitis, with a contrasting paisley pattern by De le Cuona on the sofa.

Don’t be afraid to choose some bold statement pieces. Investing in truly unique pieces of furniture that reflect your personality is a decision you’ll never regret. I’m a huge fan of the vibrant furniture in Tom Faulkner’s Papillon collection. The pieces have been sculpted and powder coated in bright colours inspired by butterflies while the dichromic glass they’re topped with throws colourful light all around the room. It truly has to be seen in person to be appreciated. If you like entertaining, the Papillon drinks trolley is perfect for you - colourful, eye-catching and guaranteed to get a crowd talking.

Try to limit your colour palette to five colours and introduce it in different ratios throughout a room with paint/wallpaper, fabrics/ curtains, or artwork and accessories. Even pared back looks benefit from a splash of colour.

Take inspiration from your surroundings and don’t be afraid of your own creativity in blending styles.

Pierre sideboard by Charlotte James Furniture, £2,999

GET THE LOOK...

Cushions from £88, by Elitis and De Le Cuona

Pay attention to detail. It’s the small things that elevate a scheme – the velvet cushions here have a slim metallic contrast piping which makes them look more tailored and high end. Instead of a plain white card lampshade, we’ve opted for a silk shade with a soft, golden interior to give a warm glow. Finally, by specifying really lovely hardware (such as handles on cabinetry) you can boost the aesthetic and make things look much more expensive than they are.

All items featured are available at Jeffreys Interiors. For more information, visit www.jeffreys-interiors.co.uk.

Phoebe table lamp, £499

Vivienne table lamp, £499

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AWARD-WORTHY DESIGN Edinburgh-based furniture designer Isabelle Moore has been announced as the first ever winner of Scotland’s national furniture prize for, not one, but two stunning pieces – her sleek folded metal chair (pictured) and a woven oak stool.

Check out Isabelle’s innovative work at www.isabellemooredesign.com.

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THE MUST-VISIT POP-UP We’ve been wanting to get our hands on the beautiful homewares from Edinburgh-based online store Ingredients Ldn for ages so we’re thrilled they’re finally opening the doors to a real shop where we can see, feel and touch their specially selected collection of natural, handmade products. The pop-up is taking place in Space at Seventeen on St Stephen Street from 04 to 28 March, Wednesday to Sunday. www.ingredientsldn.com.

REPORT Interiors news and what to buy now

Scandi-style

i-on loves…

…these super-stylish hanging shelves suspended with natural leather. From £45, www.venoor.com.

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Buyers of properties within The Playfair at Donaldson’s will now receive the services of their very own interior designer, thanks to a collaboration between developer City & Country and Danish design specialists BoConcept. The package includes a bespoke interior design and spatial planning service, plus £250 worth of design vouchers to spend at BoConcept’s Edinburgh store. View the contemporary designs first-hand in a newly launched exclusive penthouse apartment at The Playfair. Apartments priced from £475,000. For more info, call 0131 341 5102 or visit www.cityandcountry.co.uk.

The wait is NEARLY over.

This month will see the unveiling of AMA Homes’ latest development, Pavilion.

This exclusive development on Kinnear Road offers 16 luxury apartments, each with large south facing balconies and terraces, providing uninterrupted views to the Edinburgh city skyline.

Prices start from ÂŁ1,180,000 and 7 apartments have already been sold off-plan.

If you would like to see what makes Pavilion so special, book an appointment to view the new show home. Contact Behnam Afshar on 07967 322 025 or email behnama@amanewtown.co.uk

0131 226 2500

www.struttandparker.com

www.amahomes.co.uk/pavilion

24 HOURS

AT DAKOTA

MANCHESTER Nicky Murdoch finds the ultimate city centre hotel

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enowned for its music scene, football teams, shopping, clubs, top restaurants and bars, Manchester is a vibrant and lively city, bursting with character. It’s also constantly evolving; from the ever-changing skyline to the cool redevelopment of old buildings and creation of new neighbourhoods.

The last time I visited Manchester was for a girls’ weekend. We partied hard in the Northern Quarter, drank countless cocktails and shopped until we dropped. It was fun and it was messy. This time, with husband in tow, it would be different. We were in town for one night only and wanted a grown-up night away in a hotel that would combine luxury, style and a central location - but avoid being too close to all the bright lights. Dakota Manchester on Ducie Street is the newest boutique hotel in the Dakota portfolio and it offers just that. A few minutes’ walk from Manchester Piccadilly Station, it’s in the city centre yet it’s quiet and feels slightly off the beaten track. From first impressions, the contemporary black exterior and tinted windows are imposing, the supercars parked at the hotel entrance impressive and the treelined entrance feels grand. But the hotel also seems refreshingly understated, quietly going about its business with the outside world being none the wiser to what lies behind its dark facade.

Contrasting with the stark exterior, inside there are sumptuous furnishings, funky art, scented candles and open fires. It’s atmospheric, sophisticated and seriously cool. Our classic king boutique style room with its beautiful décor, luxurious bed linen and the most divine bathroom made us want to stay forever.

Bags unpacked, we finally tore ourselves away from the room to sample the impressive bar, complete with dark moody lighting, velvet sofas and leather armchairs. We fell in love with the place so much that we cancelled our dinner reservations to eat in the hotel instead. Hotel restaurants can be a hit or miss but the Dakota Grill Manchester is a cut above, offering delicious seasonal produce, beautifully cooked steak and a prix fixe menu for just £20 for two courses. It feels special and exclusive and everything is delicious. Best of all, we didn’t have to step outside.

A truly first class experience from start to finish, we’re already planning our return visit.

Dakota Manchester, 29 Ducie St, Manchester, M1 2JL, 016 1 674 9180, www.dakotahotels.co.uk/manchester.

Room rates from £120. Follow @dakotahotel_MCR on Instagram.

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FEATURES GLASGOW SALON ALERT

For an exclusive blow dry collection designed by celebrity hair stylist Jay Birmingham, check out BLOW CITY. Brought to you by the people behind the award-winning Finnieston salon BLOW, the new Queen Street location is amping up the volume with 12 hair stations, a gin bar, live DJ sets and a dedicated hair extension area. ohblow.com

BEAUTY EXPERT

BEAUTYNOTES

Featuring hair colourist Josh Wood

Must-try products and treatments

Three concealers to try now…

I started my own home hair colour brand because… after colouring hair for nearly 30 years, I wanted to offer my insight and skills to a much wider audience than I ever could in my Atelier in London. I wanted to break down barriers, offer online consultations and create the best product available in the home hair colour category.

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1. Erborian BB CRAYON is a new multi-purpose skincare stick that nourishes and smooths skin texture. Use all over, as a concealer or to contour on-the-go.

Available in four shades, £23.

The treatment most people need but don’t get regularly enough is… a deep condition. My Josh Wood Colour Everything Mask treatment is a conditioning and hydrating product which makes hair super shiny.

2. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk MultiPurpose Glow Concealer, £34.50, is available in 20 shades and boasts an ultra-fine yet intensely pigmented formula infused with pearls. It gives great coverage as well as radiant, hydrated skin. On counter this month.

3. Huda Beauty Overachiever Concealer is a creamy, high coverage formula infused with green tea. We love the cool tip which soothes and de-puffs tired eyes and its luminousmatte finish. Available in 20 shades. £24 at Harvey Nichols Edinburgh.

My top beauty tip is… If you colour grey hair, keep on top of regrowth. I have developed several forms of root concealer which are perfect for in-between salon appointments.

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AWARD-WINNING WORKOUT

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Struggling to get back into a fitness routine?

Tribe Yoga & Tribe Cycle on Northumberland Street has just bagged the top spot for Leading Fitness Studio by ClassPass, the world’s largest fitness aggregator. Tribe Cycle’s Bridget Taylor also topped the charts for ‘Favourite Fitness Teacher’ thanks to her challenging workouts reinventing indoor cycling. Find out more at www.tribe.yoga.

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My must-try product is… Josh Wood Colour Shade Shot Gloss. It’s a conditioning, colour refreshing treatment that deposits a small amount of colour whilst maintaining your hair’s condition.

My beauty essentials are… Jo Loves Pomelo Body Crème, Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax bath oil, Sarah Chapman Skinesis Platinum Stem Cell Eye Mask and ZO Skincare from OBAGI. For more information visit, www.joshwoodcolour.com.

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To book or for enquiries please phone 01334 468 050 or email spa@oldcoursehotel.co.uk

IT’S INCREDIBLE TO SEE THE WORK WE ARE DOING CHANGING THE WAY THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY AND RETAILERS THINK”

THE NEW WAY TO BUY BEAUTY i-on meets Jo Chidley, the Scottish beauty entrepreneur shaking up the industry

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hen Jo Chidley opened the doors to the original Beauty Kitchen shop in Glasgow in 2014, she had one mission: to create the most effective, natural and sustainable beauty products in the world; and to make them available to everyone. Now, with the launch of a Beauty Kitchen refill station in high street stores across the country, it seems her dream could become a reality.

We caught up with the former scientist to hear more about the beauty brand everyone’s talking about.

Where did your interest in sustainable beauty come from?

I’ve always had a passion for natural beauty which stems from my background in chemistry, but also my interest in botany and beekeeping. For years, I searched for beauty products that were completely natural, sustainable and effective but it proved difficult so I took matters into my own hands. Our main aim is to make sustainable beauty an easy and accessible option for everyone so that this eventually becomes the norm.

What makes your products unique?

They are all cruelty free, completely natural and sustainable. Most current sustainable and so called ‘zerowaste’ products only consider the packaging; the product inside may still contain ingredients such as microplastic that pollute the planet. Beauty Kitchen products factor in packaging, ingredients and how we can make the process of buying beauty products a circular and sustainable choice.

from this original idea and gives consumers what they want with zero waste.

So how does it work?

Customers will be able to pick up a Beauty Kitchen aluminium bottle, choose from a selection of premium quality organic, vegan, microplastic free, natural, Leaping Bunny certified products from as little as £5 for 500ml and return again and again with the same packaging. The initial range for the stations will include shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand wash and a facial cleanser.

When and where will we find the refill stations?

We plan to roll out 1000 of our Beauty Kitchen refill stations over the next two years in the UK with the objective to save over 100 million single use plastic bottles.

Glasgow will be first with the rest of the cities to follow but we are also focussing on phasing the machines into zero-waste, grocery and retail stores in small towns and market towns as well as university campuses, train stations, garden centres, hair and beauty salons and even major office complexes.

And we won’t stop there; we have so many more plans so we can make this world full of gorgeous products that don’t create waste.

Be the first to hear news of the refill machines locations by following @beautykitchen on Instagram or joining the Sustainable Beauty Club at www.beautykitchen.co.uk. Members will also receive 15 per cent off their next orders.

Has the refill station been a labour of love?

It has been the ultimate labour of love. It’s quite clear that consumers want to switch to a more sustainable lifestyle and are open to more conscious ways of living for the sake of the planet… but how can we expect change when retail beauty shelves and our bathrooms are still full of single use plastic bottles and ‘refill pouches’ aren’t recyclable?

Beauty Kitchen’s original store was set out to teach people how to make their own products and then come back to refill with those recipes (we still do this for our cult followers here in Glasgow). The refill station has evolved

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‘FAT’ SUPPERS

Slow Food Edinburgh has teamed up with restaurateurs, Victor and Carina Contini, to launch a series of fat-themed suppers to get ‘good fat’ back on the menu. Exploring bad fats and fad fats, the next event takes place on 24 March from 6.30pm when Nick Sinclair from The Edinburgh Butter Co. will be the guest speaker at Cannonball Restaurant & Bar on Castlehill. On 21 April, Sorina Savascu from East Coast Cured will be making sure that lard is anything but a greasy topic at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant. Tickets £20 per person for Slow Food Edinburgh members and £22.50 per person for non-members, including two courses and a small glass of wine.

Book at www.contini.com.

ON THE FOOD

RADAR New openings, must-try menus and foodie finds

TIME FOR THAI

Glasgow’s Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn on 214 Bath Street has a new Thai small plates menu featuring fresh flavours and aromatic spices.

The menu has been created by a Thai kitchen team and favourites include a creamy Panang with caramelised vegetables, palm sugar, chilli and fresh lime and authentic Phat Thai (Pad Thai) stir-fried rice noodles. www.tikibarglasgow.com

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i-on loves…

Step up your Easter hunt game with these chocolate cubist bunnies from Chococo luxury handmade chocolates. Available in milk chocolate, dark chocolate and Vegan ‘Cashew milc’ chocolate, all the bunnies are hand decorated with naturally coloured cocoa butter speckles and splatters. From £8.50 at www.chococo.co.uk.

FOOD AND DRINK

NEW IN TOWN The hottest new openings in Edinburgh

FORTITUDE COFFEE

BAR SPY

The new look Henricks Bar in Brunstfield is one of our favourite new hangouts. Featuring quality cocktails, curated spirits, monthly Monday tastings and hand-picked wines alongside beautifully cooked, honest food (think grilled meats, burgers and bar snacks), the neighbourhood bar is now under new ownership by Edinburgh-born husband and wife team, Jamie Forbes and Andria Stirling, who have just returned home following impressive careers with the likes of the Bourne & Hollingsworth group in London. www.henricksbar.com/clubs-events.

Located in the former Café Ronde in Stockbridge, this speciality coffee bar offers seasonal and lightly roasted coffee, and a moreish selection of sandwiches, soups, cakes and pastries delivered fresh from Edinburgh bakeries and kitchens including Twelve Triangles and Gannet & Guga.

NOMADIC STREET FOOD

At 144 Dundas Street, you’ll also find this little gem offering an appetitebusting array of flavourful streetfood, filled flatbreads, loaded fries and handmade doughnuts. Sit in and BYOB or takeaway, 11am-8pm.

SOSOUP

For soup that ‘stirs your soul’, check out this cute new cafe on Leith Walk.

It has a great soup menu with freshly made vegan, vegetarian and meat options. There’s also fresh sandwiches, paninis and cakes – tiffin and malteser slice, anyone?

PIER BRASSERIE

For a sophisticated sit-down meal, the old fishmarket building in Newhaven has been reinvented by restaurant manager Mark Patonyi, previously of Martin Wishart’s The Honours and Steak Restaurant. With stunning views of the famous Newhaven Lighthouse, the restaurant offers good value, high quality food f rom local suppliers for seafood lovers, steak aficionados, vegans and vegetarians.

THE TONIC TO YOUR GIN

Fresh tasting and quinine free, this sparkling Scottish tonic promises to enhance the flavours of any spirit. Give it a go. Love Tonic is available now from Craft56 for £1.65, 200ml. www.craft56.co.uk

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WHERE I-ON’S BEEN EATING THIS MONTH

SOUTHSIDE SCRAN Nicky Murdoch enjoys some next-level food at Tom Kitchin’s Bruntsfield bistro

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ince opening its doors in 2018, this neighbourhood bistro has done a fine job keeping the locals happy. And it’s easy to see why - the sophisticated culinary hang-out combines the best of Scotland’s produce with French bistro-style cuisine and relaxed but flawless service.

But, of course, the owner, Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin, has had a bit of practice in getting his winning formula just right. From the The Kitchin in Leith to The Scran & Scallie in Stockbridge and his first pub with rooms, The Bonnie Badger in Gullane, Kitchin and his award-winning team operate like a well-oiled machine. And they sure know how to decorate too.

Southside’s interior has a definite nod to traditional French bistros. Dark green walls, brass accents, rustic wooden floors and mood lighting create a warm, inviting dining room, and despite being open plan, clever screens and banquettes ensure things still feel intimate.

Of course, the biggest draw is the food. The well-curated menu offers everything from Loch Fyne oysters to a delicious Highland wagyu beef tartare, melba toast, £14. Top crowd pleasers include battered North Sea haddock and tartare sauce, £15.50, or grass-fed Highland wagyu burger with red onion relish, Isle of Mull cheddar and fries, £16. But don’t expect your average pub grub - this is next level. The kitchen pride themselves on using only the freshest, local, seasonal produce, so you can expect daily cuts of meat, fish and specially selected vegetables.

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On our visit, we both opted for the fish of the day, £25, which was the most flavoursome plate of plaice I’ve ever enjoyed. We teamed this with three sides, £11 (or £4 each): moreish fondant potatoes, confit garlic & spring onions; mixed rôtisserie vegetables from the open rotisserie grill in the dining room; and the most delicious, intensely cheesy macaroni

cheese. What a feast. For dessert, there was sublime chocolate tart, £8.50; rich and moist with perfectly baked pastry. If I wasn’t so impressed by everything else, I’d return for the tart alone.

Southside Scran, 14 - 17 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh, EH10 4HN, 0131 342 3333, www.southsidescran.com

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FEATURES

Meet the Maker

Introducing the faces behind our favourite local foods WHO Hamish Martin, owner of Edinburgh’s Secret Herb Garden and The Old Curiosity Gin. WHAT My wife and I created the Secret Herb Garden in 2014 – a green space where people can come and relax with nature, explore the beautiful 7.5 acre garden, choose from over 600 herbs and enjoy great food in our cafe. In 2017, we converted our barn into a distillery and set to work creating our all natural, floral, colourchanging gins. We produce four core styles; Apothecary Rose, Lavender and Echinacea, Pink Elderflower and Jasmine, and a Lemon Verbena.

QUICKFIRE QUIZ

Sweet or savoury? Sweet.

Caf or decaf? Caf - I have a six shot Americano every morning.

Poached or scrambled? Scrambled.

Skinny fries or chunky chips?

Skinny.

Brown sauce or ketchup?

Ketchup.

Supermarket or farmers market?

Farmers’ markets.

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WHY My wife is passionate about all things vintage and longed to have a café and I just wanted to spend the rest of my life with herbs – we had no idea where or how this was going to come together but we shared a desire to create something special and unique. I happened to stumble across this huge derelict greenhouse and land in 2012 and one thing led to another. We spent the next three years living in a static caravan with four kids and five dogs as we set to work to open the doors of The Secret Herb Garden. We eventually got planning permission to build a home on site which is where we all live. It has been a roller-coaster!

HOW We have faced so many challenges, from the planning permission to raising money to creating the distillery. We grow all our base botanics for the gin, the flowers

for the colours and the fresh plants for the flavour. We use no chemicals, colourings, flavours or sugar – just nature distilled.

STAYING CURRENT Any young business continually changes and develops. We are now making the distillate for M&S Non-Alcoholic Gin and have started to make bespoke gin for prestigious clients such as The Balmoral Hotel - ‘Baile Mhoireil’ (Gaelic for Majestic Dwelling) is a fantastic refreshing gin with hints of citrus notes that you’ll find in the hotel’s bars.

SIGNATURE DISH Does a Secret Garden Gin, tonic, ice and a flower petal garnish count?

FRIDGE FAVOURITES I love simple foods – great, quality ingredients cooked simply.

FOODIE SHOPS I have an issue with crowded high streets or mall-like places – too busy for me. My favourite food shopping is buying the seeds for young sapling trees to grow my own veg, fruit and herbs.

EATING OUT We rarely go out, having five kids, dogs and working seven days a week but if we can get a babysitter, we love a meal for two at The Canny Man’s in Morningside. www.oldcuriosity.co.uk

Sunday Roast at Brasserie Prince

by Alain Roux Dine with all the family this spring with our perfectly prepared Sunday Roast.

Start with Brasserie Prince favourites including Grandpa Benoît Roux’s country pâté or Normandy onion soup and follow with roast beef, roast chicken or roast lamb served with all the trimmings.

Finish with classic French cheese or a selection of desserts including our signature apple Tart Tatin.

2 courses £19.50 3 courses £24.95 Children’s menu available.

To book, please call 0131 557 5000 or email brasserieprince@roccofortehotels.com @BrasseriePrince

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BEST BITS

Fashion shopping: I’m trying to be a lot more sustainable with my clothing by buying less, reusing and scouring the charity shops – Stockbridge has the best ones in the city.

Coffee: Counter on the Canal is a cute wee canal boat between the Leamington Terrace entrance and Fountainbridge offering great takeaway coffee. It’s the perfect pit stop on my way to work. For sitting in, I would say Brochan in Marchmont where they also serve delicious porridge.

Cocktails: Lucky Liquor on Queen Street have amazing cocktails, a cool interior and knowledgeable bar staff who make great recommendations.

Burger: You can’t beat The Cambridge Bar for a good burger.

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Pizza: Civerinos and Civerino’s Slice – the pizza is delicious, there’s a great choice and always a fun atmosphere.

Brunch: Honeycomb & Co in Bruntsfield or Dishoom for delicious and unusual brunch choices.

Sunday roast: It’s got to be Chop House in Bruntsfield.

Catherine McCallum

Owner of Scottish online lifestyle store 2 More Heads on her favourite city spots Fine dining: The Table on Dundas Street has the best food I have ever tasted. It seats just 10 people, you sit round the bar, watching and chatting to the chefs whilst they work. It’s a proper experience and you need to book up well in advance but it’s worth it.

Afternoon tea: The Waldorf Astoria feels indulgent and they’ll cater their afternoon teas to people with food allergies like me.

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Interiors shopping: Moleta Munro, Life Story and Catalog all have a great selection and suit my love of Scandi/Japanese design.

I have access to some great unique pieces through my own online shop too.

Art: The Gallery of Modern Art always has great exhibitions as well as an outdoor space at the front and back that the kids love.

Film: We go to the Dominion when we’re child-free and get the comfy seats and a glass of wine to enjoy the film in style.

Walk: We live at the foot of the Pentland Hills and any of the walks in and around there are great. I often think how lucky we are to live five minutes away from beautiful views over the whole of Edinburgh and across to Fife.

Discover Catherine’s collection of stylish homewares, apparel and cosmetics at www.2moreheads.co.uk

LOOKING FOR THAT EXTRA SPECIAL SOMETHING? WE ASKED THE SHOPPING CROWD...

We know that finding the perfect gift can feel like a lot of pressure. That’s why we’ve asked the locals at Gap and Bibi’s Bakery for their top tips on where to go in Edinburgh City Centre when it comes to finding a gift to show you care.

Bonkers on Hanover Street is a fun wee shop with a great range of thoughtful gifts and cards.

It doesn’t get better than handcrafted baked goods from Bibi’s. They bake customised cupcakes every day and even do cupcake bouquets!

I go to White Stuff for an inspiring shopping experience and lovely present ideas. Visiting their Narnian changing rooms is a must!

I love Burr & Co on George Street, it’s the perfect secret place to treat a friend to a good coffee and some quality time!

Personalised pyjamas from Gap would be my perfect gift!

I’d want my initials on them.

Oliver Bonas have a simple and modern style. For a more personalised touch you can get mugs, candles and trinkets with letters on them.

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One of my favourite images for florist @inflorescence.bylinda. Simple but effective Shooting at @thegardenerscottage for @creativeparrot_ is such a joy. Each dish looks so pretty.

I have a food photography agency called @creativeparrot_ and we have been working with The Fishmarket for the last six months. We love a good ‘squeezing’ shot! #oysters #edinburgh @thefishmarketnewhaven

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It’s not just the finished dishes at @thegardenerscottage that look incredible, as soon as I saw the amazing produce in the kitchen, I grabbed it, styled it and shot it

This is from a shoot I did for @mesarthair using my gorgeous friend @jenn.fshr. I love how it’s so natural with just a bare brick background.

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I love pairing flowers with everyday objects.

I was inspired by the ‘neon’ mood of the movie Drive when shooting these cocktail images for Kelvingrove Café.

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