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Vintage Make-Up with Bridget Foster
Vintage Make-Up with Bridget Foster. The Vintage look has an elegance all of its own and our resident makeup artist, Bridget Foster, explains what you’ll need to achieve this timeless technique at home. I was booked to create the hair and makeup look for a new fashion company, Roses Wardrobe, which is based in the […]
Brighten Up Your Winter Wardrobe
Alexandra Boardman from Alexandra’s of Keswick gives her take on the four key colour trends for the upcoming winter season. There is an optimistic mood in my shop which we think has been inspired by the energised bright colours of the season. Every year each brand launches their ‘new colours’ but what is an essential […]
Alexandra delivers The Benefits of Slow Fashion
Alexandra Boardman from Alexandra’s of Keswick highlights a growing movement we desperately need to support. The issue of climate change has been ongoing for years but it’s really come to the fore recently and is very much a topic for concern. The media is now full of news reporting our impact on the world. […]
Radge Gadgie – Not as crazy as it sounds
Kath Paterson has recently launched her own clothing brand ‘Radge Gadgie’. Locals will understand the offbeat Cumbrian term as meaning a crazy person. “It was back in February that I got the idea,” said Kath. “We have so many expressions in Cumbria that are unique and I thought there as a niche in the […]
Back to the Brights
Keswick School student, Erin Wallace, offers us a younger perspective on this seasons fashions with her top tips. Now the days are lengthening and the sun has decided to show its face again, it’s time to cast aside those dark party outfits and bring back the bright colours from the wardrobe to match the season. […]
Three of a Kind. A trio of Cumbrian entrants to compete in the Miss England finals
For the first time ever three Cumbrian entrants will compete in the Miss England finals on August the 1st. Claire Bell, Hannah Bradley and Lauren Sweeney are best friends and they would love to bring the crown back to Cumbria after the Newcastle event. “We are supporting each other in the run-up to the final,” […]
Holidays to hen parties – Add some sparkle to your summer makeup.
Our resident makeup artist, Bridget Foster, takes the stress out of summer makeup as many of us head off for warmer shores over the summer. Preparation is the key but from the poolside to the nightclub, Bridget has you covered. Three girls, three occasions. Summer is a great time to experiment with new colours and […]
A Cut Above the Rest
The high street has been having a tough time recently as shops come and go with changing fashions and ideas. So in a world where the average lifespan of a new business is counted in months rather than years, it’s clear Bazaar Hair Company have been doing something right for the past 17 years. “Without […]
Bringing your dreams to life!
Angy Morton has been making dresses since she was only six years old. Her talent and knowledge have taken her designs to some of the most prestigious events such as London Fashion Week. Coming from a long line of Tailors spanning generations the art of creating beautiful garments is in her blood, Angy said: […]
Makeup tips from our resident expert Bridget Foster
As some of you may know I collaborate with the Lanes Shopping Centre on various commercial shoots. The most recent shoot was Mothers day. We choose a mother and daughter from Carlisle to feature in the video. The shoot took place at the Halston Hotel in Carlisle and we had three looks. Day time Afternoon […]
