Posts by Stephanie Abbot
Have a terrifyingly tasty Halloween thanks to M&S
It’s no secret that I absolutely LOVE Halloween. A huge horror and Sci-fi fan, I’ve always been intrigued by the ghoulish and sinister and with a bloody history such as Scotland’s, it’s the perfect place to be on All Hallow’s Eve. Whether you’re throwing a spooky get together or attending one tomorrow, you’ll want to…
Read MoreGo on a strange (but wonderful) journey
It’s been over 40 years since Tim Curry donned his suspenders, corset and fishnets in his legendary role as Dr. Frank-N- Furter. But judging by the crowd at The Edinburgh Playhouse last night, the cult phenomenon that is The Rocky Horror Picture Show is very much alive and well. Richard O’Brien’s musical comedy horror has…
Read MoreKeep smooth, sleek and hydrated with these beauty buys
I’ve decided to finally make my peace with the fact that we’re firmly in the grips of Autumn. That means digging out the thick socks, heavy jackets and all the other freeze fighting paraphernalia. In truth, I actually enjoy wrapping up and embracing the crisp days and cosy evenings and more often than not, using…
Read MoreA taste of the season at No.35 at The Bonham
As the season changes and the chill really sets in, one of the easiest ways to lift the mood is by sitting down to a hearty meal in cosy surroundings. My friend and I were excited to do just that when we went along to No.35 at The Bonham to try out their new Autumn…
Read MoreRobots, rollerskates and a right good party
Walking into the launch event for Yotel Edinburgh felt like jumping head first into a sci-fi flick. Smoke drifted through the lobby and surrounded our ankles as we caught sight of people dressed head to toe in sparkles. Almost as soon as we began making our way through the blue and purple lit room,…
Read MoreA place in the sun for the young cast of Annie
In these uncertain and seemingly gloomy times, we could all do with a concentrated dose of optimism. And a large portion of positivity is never more welcome than on a Monday as another week of responsible adulting begins. With this in mind, my colleague Rosie and I ventured along to the Edinburgh Playhouse last night…
Read MoreMake-up as easy as 1,2,3
The day to day routine of getting ready can get old and laborious fast. During the week while I’m in the office, I like to keep things simple. I’m typically the girl on the bus or in the passenger seat of a car who’s hastily chucking on some concealer or navigating Edinburgh’s many potholes whilst…
Read MoreThe perfect pampering package at Gleneagles
There are few things I enjoy more than being pampered, eating lovely food and slowly sipping a good cuppa. Having had a rather hectic few weeks recently, there couldn’t have been a better time to receive an invitation to try out Gleneagles’ Polish & Patisserie package at the weekend – which just so happened to…
Read MoreFRINGE: THRONES IS A MUSICAL MURDEROUS MASTERPIECE
All good things must come to an end. And sometimes a good thing ends badly. When the television juggernaut that was Game of Thrones reached its conclusion, there was a great void in mine and millions of other people’s lives. I won’t allow myself to enter into a full-blown tirade about how disappointed I was…
Read MoreDelightful dining at Dundee’s Daisy Tasker
Every time I venture back to my home city of Dundee, I’m always pleasantly surprised with the businesses that continue to pop up. Hotel Indigo and its restaurant Daisy Tasker was definitely one of those. I had the pleasure of staying at the hotel during a media preview for the V&A last year and dined…
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