The clocks have gone back and all of a sudden it feels like winter but here are some useful tips to keep you happy as the nights draw in: First some colourful makeup to brighten the darkest day………Jordan Bone who after a car crash left her paralysed and unable to open and close her hands,…
With the New Year people often want a new or refreshed ‘look’ – not so easy for some, as going to the hairdressers can be a chore rather than a pleasure if you’re less able. We previously wrote about accessible spas from around the UK and we even identified a new invention by Ridone the WOW…
We produced this list of gift ideas last year and it’s still applicable as little extra has come onto the market. However, here are a few stylish additions that we thought you should know about………especially as they’re unisex. You can also find our gift ideas for disabled children here. First in our 2015 list is…
The Langdale is an award winning, luxury four star hotel and spa in the Lake District. In an isolated setting, on a 35 acre estate, The Langdale offers a choice between exploring the countryside and local town of Ambleside, or staying in and relaxing at the hotel’s spa. The hotel is open and spacious, letting…
Having had an early summer holiday and the fact the tan is wearing off I felt in need of a small makeover. So I started to look for easy and ‘accessible’ (in terms of mobility and expense) treatments. Here are the ones I found: It seems logical that if you exercise your face muscles just…
Sitara Warren wrote an article on getting your skin ready for summer (see it here), in line with the trend for ‘nude beauty’ as featured in Vogue and elsewhere. Here is her promised follow up regarding hands & nails: If your hands and nails are in great shape – lucky you! But if you’re anything…
This is a guest blog from Sitara Warren, a new friend of BBS. She’s giving tips on how to successfully wear the new ‘Nude’ look for SS14 – (no it’s not a spoof or ‘the king’s new clothes’): Seen the sun a little more, heard the birds singing, it is no longer pitch dark at 7am,…
Lipstick & Lip Gloss – the easiest way to give yourself a lift after over spending on a holiday and the tan is fading. The average cost of a good lipstick is £15-£23 and well worth it in my book – a cheaper form of retail therapy. If you’re sitting down most of the time…
We recently reviewed some of the stylish and accessible spa’s in the UK and we thought we’d do some more research on your behalf: Four Season Hotel, Hampshire This Spa offers Sodshi Therapies which “successfully harnessed the benefits of plant essences and other natural ingredients to formulate luxurious, effective, 100% natural skincare products.” Although most of the…