The coming and going of February 14 highlights the romantic gesture of giving perfume as a gift. Although I’m never inclined to say no to a bottle of scent (hint, hint), telling someone how you think they s...
Magnificent obsession – Photographer Lee Miller and a life uncensored
Mention Lee Miller’s name and the image of an icy, ethereal blonde comes to mind, her exquisite profile shimmering in the aura of a Steic...
The 1950s Italian actress Sophia Loren famously quipped ‘everything you see, I owe to spaghetti.’ This pretty much sums up the Italian aesthetic: voluptuous, well fed, healthy. Loren – a regular muse for Dolce ...
Many people see the “toner” as a redundant part of a skincare routine – something dreamt up by beauty companies that we don’t in fact need. But actually, I’m here to tell you there is a point to toner, especial...
A thoroughly modern manicure – Glass discovers one of London’s most cheerful beauty salons
As much as people deride us Londoners as being an unfeeling, uncaring, hard-nosed lot, who want to be left in peace ...
The moment when little girls realise they’re no longer children anymore is the year we get given bubble bath and soap instead of Lego and Barbie dolls for Christmas. It’s the year when December 25 stops being a...
For anyone foolish enough to dismiss the world of beauty as “frivolous” or – as one diplomatic gentleman let slip to me at the launch of his new skincare brand – “just a load of women cooing over lipsti...
The words “gift with purchase” are always bound to cause yelps of excitement among beauty mavens across the country. But this time, Clarins have turned the traditional concept on its head by teaming up with FEE...
It’s the celestial perfume that kept Mugler on the mind long since the iconic imperator of intergalactic glam closed the doors to his atelier in 2003. A sad, sad day for all of the people the theatrical provoca...
Glass Meets New “Dolce Girl” Kate King – The star of Dolce & Gabbana’s campaign talks about her love of scent
As Milan Fashion Week commences, Glass met one of its newest stars Kate King, who also happen...
For all the cutting-edge unisex perfumes out there, some of us can't help being old-fashioned romantics and wanting a pretty, floral scent. And these are usually based around the trusty rose, a flower seen as “...
It’s not everyday your masseuse demands “Give me a hug!” at the end of a treatment. But in the case of Melissa, my deceivingly petite South African therapist at Galgorm Resort and Spa, I’m happy t...
Despite being a beauty writer, I must confess a slight aversion to wearing anything other than a bold stroke of liquid liner and a few coats of mascara on the eyes. Eye shadow has always made me look ru...
Mary Blewitt OBE is a remarkable woman. A British citizen of Rwandan origin, Mary founded the charity Survivors Fund (SURF) to support survivors of the genocide in Rwanda. In 2008 she was awarded the OBE for he...
Oh we do like to be beside the seaside. A mere hour’s train ride from London, Brighton is a perfect spot for to enjoy a charming, traditional British holiday, where browsing the many vintage boutiques and takin...
The born-again, post-austerity Dublin – small but perfectly formed – is a cornucopia of elegant places to be, from stylish hotels to quality restaurants and lovely, lovely things to buy – plus lots to gaz...
The sun is shining on day three at London Collections Men! And the wonderful atmosphere has all been perfectly arranged by the team at Burberry. Set in Kensington Gardens, the weather and the collection just co...
Craig Green’s debut solo show is nothing short of poetic beauty. Executed in a palette heady with chemical brights and tonic navy’s the SS15 collection is engaging and wonderfully put together. The silhouette c...
A beauty editor and product-junkie I may be. But let me tell you this – I’m not one of those women who are constantly whipping a lipstick out of their purse or tapping their nose with a powder puff every five ...
Glass handpicks the best new skincare delights on the beauty circuit
Ole Henriksen Nurture Me Cleansing Cloths – £12
The cleansing cloth is often badmouthed in the beauty industry – many of us using it in...
If you feel your life is somewhat lacking in the romance stakes, an Italian trip abroad might be just what is in order. But if the bustling cities and tourist hotspots of the mainland aren’t your firs...