72 hours in Dublin

It’s the ideal winter getaway – shopping, sightseeing and lots of Irish singing… It’s an early start out of Doncaster-Sheffield Airport – the cheapest flights usually depart before at 7am. But there’s a Wetherspoon bar and restaurant serving coffee and breakfast to fuel you for the flight… Leave the airport and take the airbus to the…

FASHION: #MHstudentshop and #weloveyourstyle at Topshop

Exclusive offers, live music, free popcorn and pick ‘n’ mix; Meadowhall Student Shop did not disappoint! Here’s some of the highlights from the night… Beauty shoppers were entertained in MAC at Debenhams by this super glam DJ. Deliveroo were dishing out pick ‘n’ mix Live music in the malls I took advantage of Topshop’s student discount to begin…

FOOD: From breakfast to bedtime at Bill’s

From breakfast ‘til bedtime… Bills has landed in Sheffield! I’d spotted the sign going up at St Paul’s Place a few months back and having dined at their central London venue previously, I had high expectations for the latest northern addition to their restaurant portfolio. Bill’s is a unique café-bistro and produce store created by…

TRAVEL: Country escape at Callow Hall

As you step into the elegant hall, it’s like stepping back in time with elaborate ceilings, heavily draped curtains, oak staircases and other wonderful touches, not forgetting the fresh flowers that add magnificent colour and scents. Callow Hall is a unique country house hotel with an unrivalled setting and renowned restaurant. Surrounded by 35 acres…

FOOD: Wine and dine at East Lodge restaurant

Discreetly stylish, with an intimate and relaxed atmosphere – East Lodge restaurant offers the very best of modern British cooking in traditional country surroundings. It’s a balance hard to get right, but the four star venue has certainly succeeded.  At the East Lodge restaurant there is no posturing; no pretension – just good food with…

TRAVEL: Escape to East Lodge, Derbyshire

Are you in need of a well-deserved rest? Take some time out to relax, unwind and indulge at East Lodge Hotel and Restaurant and absorb the stunning surroundings of the Derbyshire Peak District. The four star venue is one of the closest hotels to Chatsworth House; Britain’s favourite stately home set in the 1,000 acre…

HAIR: SISTACHIC WEAVES

I’ve gone from long-bob to luxury locks with Sistachic! The Sheffield salon opened its doors in spring last year. Sisters Kim and Robyn run the salon together, alongside CLAWS @ Sistachic by Meg Taylor; Mac make-up by Emma Kendall and LVL lashes and semi-permanent make-up by Amour Beaute. “Initially we just learnt to weave so we could…