SS16 with Debenhams

I was barely out of the event when I started typing furiously on my phone so I could get all my favourite pieces I had just seen saved. I love a Debenhams preview as they have such a knack for taking all the designers I love in one spot and curating the absolutely pick of the collections into one handy to peruse room. Thank the lord they don't let us buy directly while we are there or my bank account would be DOOMED.

The event was a breakfast affair which was a lovely way to take a peek at what was on offer, and the Corinthian in Glasgow was an ideal spot for such a classy affair. The big long room was packed with elegant pastel gowns to punchy neon accessories, that had every summer event covered. I had so many stand out items it is hard to know where to start.

As I went in the door I was met with a beautiful array of Lingerie from Nine by Savannah Miller. I am not usually sucked in by pretty sets but my word these were just stunning. It doesn't stop at bras and pants thought either, there were incredible star print lounge sets and kimonos that wouldn't look out of place in the day time either.

Like a kid in a candy store, my eyes then took my over to a stunning dress stand with pastels and florals and pops of colour. I was really impressed when a couple of the gowns I picked up that i was sure were designer were the latest from the incredibly affordable Debut line. Summer weddings are definitely covered on a budget from this range this year.

As always a couple of the most delicate and intricate pieces I could tell instantly were Jenny Packham. She never fails to deliver absolutely stunning lines, that cover every area from evening dresses to accessories to the most gorgeous shoes. this year there were even some stunning two pieces on offer that were the talk of the event- that Tulle Skirt I don't think was missed by anyone!

As always I like to look out the Preen/Edition items and this bold shirt dress stopped me in my tracks- it looked as good in the flesh as it did on the model photos. I think this one might be first into my wardrobe.

Accessories wise I was really taken with the neon in the Betty Jackson Black line, I have admired their clothes many a time but this was the firs time I took notice of their bags etc. Faith had some stunning pieces on show, and the Jenny Packham bridal accessories were stunning.

This is probably the best line up from Debenhams I have seen, so many really wearable items at affordable prices my wardrobe is calling for a total overhaul! Thanks so much to the fab team as always for putting on such a fantastic showcase and for making my morning with good chat and oodles of french toast :)

Edinburgh Reviewed: Guinot Eye Logic at Chamomile Sanctuary

Hen do’s are loads of fun with their gossiping, bubbles and laughter but for me they also mean I get zero sleep! As someone who struggles with this area generally, weekends away in strange surroundings mean I sleep even less which leaves me looking pretty zombified after a couple of nights. Just recently I was helping organise the big event for one of my oldest pals and in the run up I was sleeping less just with trying to get so much done, never mind the not resting when it actually came around.

It was ideal for me when Chamomile Sanctuary Spa ( my absolute relaxation haven!) invited me along to try their latest treatment, Eye Logic, that uses Guinot products and technology. I quickly realised this would be ideal to try out on as a post hen recovery and boy was I glad I did it! The event itself was a great success but as suspected I slept very little and was left with incredibly puffy and dark eyes which I could do without. So off I set to the west end of Edinburgh to see what they could do....

Welcomed as always by the really friendly team there, I practically fell asleep on the plush waiting room couches, It was definitely unwind time. I managed to get myself to get into my comfy gown and slippers and enjoy a green tea in the lovely relaxation room ahead of the treatment,  I then went to get ready on the bed with a quick consultation before hand to chat through what the 45 mins involves and what all it was going to do for my sleepy appearance. Designed to increase firmess, decrease wrinkles and completely rejuvenate the eye contour, I was hoping to leave literally bright eyed. Going through the process I had no doubt it was going to deliver thanks to the cooling eye massage using the Guinot electrodesI have experienced in the past. This helps drain puffiness  and decongest the pesky dark circles  while helping to smooth away lines.

This is done while you are enjoying a cooling eye gel too and it made for a really relaxing and refreshing experience. The massage is not at all painful just enough to really feel the fragile eye area is getting the attention it deserves. A special eye mask is then applied that is soaked in a skin repair serum and while that is soaking in you are treated to a lovely hand and arm massage- heaven!

After the treatment was over I instantly felt so lifted! I could see right away how much more youthful and rested I looked, the huge bags had gone down and I just looked more energized,

I was interested to learn the bluish colour of my dark circles could be helped with increasing the circulation which is exactly what the massage had down so I can imagine the results from a small course of the treatments. I felt so much more confident leaving the spa after the Eye logic, I can see it being such a popular experience, it is the antidote to a post Netflix binge appearance??

For £50 this is one of the most effective treatments I have actually tried, I can really imagine how useful it would be to so many age groups. You can do the course of three for £135, it could be the perfect Mother's Day gift this year, I know mine would love it!