Health & Beauty

Wine, Dine & Recline at The Underscar Spa, Bar & Bistro

Underscar Spa and Bistro is the ultimate destination for those who want to dine and unwind… Sitting in a sheltered spot on the Southern slopes of Skiddaw, looking out over Derwentwater to the fells beyond, Underscar Bar and Bistro may be located just outside of Keswick, but it feels as though it could be a million miles away.   […]

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Mother

Bridget Foster Treats Her Mum to a Makeover

Bridget Foster gave a video make-up tutorial on her mother, Vanessa to celebrate Mother’s Day and her 60th birthday.   Many clients sit in the chair with an excuse that there mother didn’t show them make up skills or was not around. Clearly from my tutorial I didn’t not gain any cosmetic skills from my mother. However […]

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Put A Spring In Your Step

From pretty pastels to statement sequins, these are the looks you’ll be wearing this spring.   Ice-Cream Shades   This summer Ice cream hues are not just reserved for placing on top of a cone in the park. From parma violet tailoring, layers of lemon sorbet and piles of pistachio, ice cream shades from head to toe are seriously […]

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tutorials

Tricks of The Trade

Bridget Foster answers some of the most common questions she gets asked on social media – and gives us a taste of her make-up tutorials. As we come into the new year, we all naturally reflect upon the year just gone. I’ve had a pretty good year in all aspects. I’ve overcome my social media […]

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Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy Matters

Clinical Aromatherapy can be an effective way of enhancing well-being and achieving inner harmony. Sarah Sinclair tried an Holistic Hand-care Treatment. Clinical Aromatherapy is the controlled use of the natural, pure, whole and unadulterated volatile essences of aromatic flowers and plants (essential oils) to achieve balance and aid relaxation of the individual. During a lifetime […]

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Could Hypnobirthing Be Right For you?

Could Hypnobirthing Be Right For you? After the birth of her son, a west Cumbrian woman felt empowered to help other mums-to-be have a positive birthing experience. The term Hypnobirthing might bring a number of preconceptions to mind, many of which may not be positive. The reality, however, is far from any of the old […]

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Bridget Foster : Raising The Bar

Carlisle make-up artist and fitness instructor, Bridget Foster has worked her way to the British Championships of the world’s largest bodybuilding federation. Some of our regular readers may recognize Bridget Foster; she is a regular contributor to the Guide, sharing the secrets she has acquired as a professional make-up artist. When she is not making people look […]

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Eye Brighteners Every Woman Needs

Put Your Best Face Forward: Eye Brighteners Every Woman Needs  Whether its blemishes or under eye circles you are trying to conceal, our in-house beauty guru, Bridget Foster lets us into a few secrets about how to apply the nation’s essential beauty product.   Following numerous conversations with make-up artist friends, I noticed that we […]

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Don’t Let Your Skin Suffer this winter

Don’t Let Your Skin Suffer this winter A change in the weather means a change to our skin and for many people the crisp cold days bring more than just a rosy glow. Although the weather outside may be unsightly, your skin doesn’t have to be. So, it’s time to pack away the oil-fighting cleansers, […]

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