I want this blog to be like my "Little black book" of great addresses, places to visit, creatives I recommend, ideas for the house or fashion, make-up tips, and recommendations of anything I come across. Sometimes I may post pictures of something I've spotted that inspired me so I want to share it with you. I will be updating the blog on an irregular basis at the moment.
Papii cafe – in the heart of Edinburgh city centre
As you all know I like places with soul, great interior and the right atmosphere.
Papii, a one year old cafe just off George street didn’t disappointed me .
Moving to Edinburgh mid November, I was told by the “people in the know” who knew my taste, that I should go there for lunch. From the moment I walked in , and been welcomed by the owners themselves, I felt I had found my place. I even said , “wow , this is so Me”, I love it in here.
The hospitality of the couple who run it is second to none. They make you feel like you are the most important customer at this moment. After finding me a table, and talking through the menu, as well as creating my favourite creamy coffee just the way I like , I knew this would be the place I recommend to others. The artisan coffee is one of the best I’ve had since leaving Leeds.
Beautiful interior . Stylised like a Greek seaside little cafe, with a modern twist of Edinburgh contemporary living, and attention to details from the service to the food presentation , makes this place one worth visiting again and again.
A link to their Facebook Page is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Papii/138945066161195
“MAKE-UP WITH YOUR NAME ON IT”
Would you agree that there is something mysterious about having things with your initials, or even full name on it? Back in the olden days only the rich and famous had their things initialled – from their slippers and housegowns trough to their LV travelling luggage sets.
Nowadays companies are trying to encourage us to get back to that rather special treat, and offer this to all of us regardless of status. I’ve already fallen for it with my very own LV customised bag, and now even my pro make-up palettes have been custom made for me. I can honestly say that it feels pretty special!
The company that does custom-made palettes is called GLAZEL (www.glazel.pl). I’ve mentioned the company a few times already in my previous make-up articles as I love some of their products. The new eyeshadows are highly pigmented in amazing colours and textures. Their lipsticks hold for long hours and their blushers give you that magic glow that gets you all those comments like “Wow, you look so well! – What is your secret?”
As you know, this season is all about being brave with colour and metallic eyeshadows; so use your imagination, trawl through some magazines for inspirations, and have a go! One day you may want to create your own palette with colours that you love, and maybe even have your name inscribed on it!
Pop star in the making
Styling Atelier recently had a chance to work on re-styling an upcoming young pop star – Josh Taylor. Our brief was to transform his image to that more in keeping with the direction his future career should take. After re-styling days with our stylist we then had a full day photoshoot at our studio, and later a video shoot for his new pop video directed by 360 Artist Development Ltd.
It was wonderful to be a part of this transformation and we wish Josh every luck in his future career.
50 Best Vintage Shops in U.K.
Styling Atelier is pleased that SPACE Vintage and Retro Boutique in Harrogae has been recognised as one of the top 50 Vintage Shops in the UK. This accolade was given in the latest issue of ‘Home and Antiques’ magazine. We are delighted that we have contributed in some small way to this recognition. Be sure to check out Styling Atelier’s unit in SPACE for some great vintage and retro fashion trends.
“Mint Cafe” in the heart of Headingley
Mint Café are an independent, owner-run café and delicatessen.
They offer honest Mediterranean/Lebanese food, of exceptional quality at a reasonable price, sourced locally (from other independent suppliers where possible). Their name “mint” derives from the main herb used in many Lebanese salads. They are passionate about what they do; from the coffee to the food, the interior to the magazines, the 5 languages they speak, collectively, to the community they are part of in Headingley. They hope you enjoy visiting them . . .
Contact by e-mail: mint-café@hotmail.com
Web: www.mint-cafe.co.uk
Facebook: Marcos Mintcafe
Twitter: mintcafeleeds