September 2012 ~ TWINKLE STYLE & TRAVEL

Hot Buy: Alice In Wonderland Handbag by Helen Rochfort

Snap up this limited edition delightfully curious frame box clasped handbag inspired by Alice In Wonderland. This kitsch vintage style bag will turn heads, and is available online at Spoiled Brat for £65.

To find out more about Helen Rochfort, and her other designs, visit www.helenrochfort.com.

Inspired By Minnie Mouse

London Fashion Week this past weekend, held an exhibition of one-off collaborations between top International designers and Disney character Minnie Mouse. The creations are being auctioned for charity on Ebay (ebay.co.uk/minniemouse), in aid of the British Fashion Council/Bazaar Fashion Arts Foundation; which is an initiative to nurture relationships between the creative industries.

The 'Inspired By Minnie Mouse' collection celebrates the style of this cartoon icon, and features her recognisable bow, ears and polka dots. Items such as dresses, bags, shoes and jackets have been designed by the like of Lulu Guinness, Giles Deacon, Terry de Havilland and Meacham Kirchhoff.

We adore the shoulders on this dress by Richard Nicoll, and the heels Terry de Havilland's wedges.

However, these bags by Lulu Guinness are our favourites...race you to the checkout!

To bid to own one of these fabulous items, visit ebay.co.uk/minniemouse before 23rd September 2012.

As soon as you enter Angel Loving Care in Broxburn (just outside Edinburgh) and meet owner Debbie King, you will realise there is no secret as to why she was voted Masseuse of The Year at last month's Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards; and Beauty Salon of The Year the year previously.

The salon is small and tranquil; with crystals and angels adorning the reception area. Debbie begins by talking about how you are feeling and what you would like to achieve from the treatments today. Twinkle were extremely stressed, and our shoulders were nearly at our ears, so we wanted something relaxing but that would also leave us invigorated for a day of meetings and fashion launches ahead.

Debbie works intuitively with each client, so will mix and match oils depending on what she senses her clients need. For us she used Lavender, Eucalyptus and a hint of Black Pepper for our aromatherapy Ultimate Stress Buster Massage (£53; but just £45 if you quote 'TWINKLE') which works on your back, shoulders, neck, arms, head, scalp and face. It was heaven, and we felt thoroughly relaxed from Debbie's considered and focussed touch. She puts everything she has into each and every massage, and you can feel it. It's a no hands massage, so Debbie uses her forearms and body weight to send her clients into deep relaxation.

Next we experienced one of Angel Loving Care's more exclusive treatments- the Beauty Lab Black Diamond Facial (£125; but just £99 if you quote 'TWINKLE'). A resident treatment at Harrods, Angel Loving Care is the only place able to offer it in Scotland and one of the very few salons out-with Harrods providing it in the UK; as it requires an oxygen machine that has a pulsating function.

This treatment uses products containing crushed diamonds and other exotic ingredients such as gold and rubies. The skin is plumped and smoothed, and wrinkles are reduced, by having layers of products applied and then activated and enhanced using an OXYjet machine which delivers Oxygen to where it is needed the most- the epidermis layer where new skin grows. The next morning you really notice the difference; but you feel it immediately.

A visit to Angel Loving Care is a must- to experience their unique treatments, and Scotland's best masseuse!
For more information and contact details, please visit their website at Angel Loving Care.