Remix your beauty routine for the warmer months to create afuss-free, gorgeous summer glow. As the weather warms up, it’s worth swapping out certain aspects of your cosmetic armoury to keep your warpaint as smoking-hot as the sun. First Base Cleanse your skin thoroughly before applying a light, gel-based moisturiser. This will lock in hydration…
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VRKSASANA Tree Pose Standing tall and strong like a tree, growing upwards and rooting downwards. After practising three rounds of Sun Salutations A and B, come to the top of your mat with your feet hip-width apart. Bring your hands into Anjali Mudra/prayer position, press your thumbs into your heart Marma point, gaze forward, root…
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Bernadette Petrie asks, is how we see ourselves really what others see? Have you ever considered if what you see in the mirror is different to what other people see? What if they see and experience a really beautiful essence shining through your avatar and it is your limiting beliefs about you that prevent you…
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Ten small changes that can transform any room. W e’d all love to splash the cash on home renovations, but in the current financial climate, our ability to transform a space with a big budget may be hampered by the rising cost of goods. The good news is, there is another way because, with a…
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September marks the end of the dog days of summer and the run-up to welcoming the autumn season. The days are still warm (hopefully), children are heading back to school, and everyone wants a quick, no-hassle, comforting meal to enjoy in the evening. Clarkey’s Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is perfect and can be easily tweaked…
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When it comes to the UK’s favourite flowers, which rank highest? In these golden months, we find ourselves surrounded by the moods, smells, flavours and essences of British summertime, and our gardens respond by reaching full bloom. When we think about flowers, the connections are ones of positivity, invigoration, admiration and peacefulness. They can be…
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Whether you are packing for a beach paradise, city break or relaxing staycation, the secret is a few key, clever pieces that do many things, from days by the pool to city exploring, casual al fresco lunches to smart dinners. SECRET BOUTIQUE Main street, Gullane EH31 2AP | t: 01620 842 222www.secretboutique.shop
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Why spend a fortune on fancy beauty products when you can raid the kitchen cupboards to make salon-quality treatments at home? Brown sugar buzz body scrub Mix brown sugar, leftover coffee grounds, olive oil and a drizzle of honey. Rub generously onto the body and shower off. Benefits: Olive oil moisturises, sugar exfoliates, honey is…
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Finding the best beach towels, whether the most stylish or practical, is a must for the perfect summer set-up. You may be heading to sunny Santorini, or you might not be travelling abroad this year at all. Even if you’ve only planned a weekend staycation, or you’re simply heading to one of East Lothian’s gorgeous…
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