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Stylish Shopping Judging by the catwalks, it's time to spring clean your wardrobe with candy colours, pastel shades and powdery hues. Freshen up with our round-up of Edinburgh and Glasgow's clothes boutiques and beauty salons, on hand to help you look good, brighten your wardrobe and shake off winter's dusty coat.
ONE WORLD SHOP 649 Great Western Road, Glasgow, 337 6117; St John's Church, Princes St, Edinburgh, 229 4541, oneworldshop.co.uk
Spring into fashion with this fabulous fair trade recycled denim and cotton satchel bag, £28. The bag is fully lined with an inside zipped pocket and an adjustable shoulder strap. For this and other stylish accessories, drop into the shops (open Mon–Sun) or buy online.
RAGAMUFFIN 278 The Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, 557 6007
Ragamuffin on Edinburgh's Royal Mile has long been the go-to destination for gorgeous designer knitwear from the UK and beyond. Also stocking spring/ summer collections from Flax, Yaccomaricaard, Grizas, Privatsachen, Shepard's and more; as well as an amazing selection of accessories. New stock arriving daily.
MONTGOMERY BEAUTY
BOUTIQUE 12a Montgomery Street, Edinburgh, 558 1857, montgomery12beauty boutique.weebly.com
You only live twice . . . firstly when you arrive into this world and secondly when you leave Montgomery Beauty Boutique. Newly opened, the chic, award- winning nail and beauty salon offers a huge range of treatments including nails, eyelash extensions, semi-permanent make-up, microdermabrasion, facials, tanning and waxing. Student discount and gift vouchers available.
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BOOSH 307 Cowgate, Edinburgh 556 9993 (Hair), 556 9997 (Beauty), booshhair.com
The people at Boosh love what they do – pride is an essential part of the salon’s attitude. The staff do their utmost to make sure that you love the end result and also that your visit to the salon is calm, relaxing, creative, professional, enjoyable and most of all, not intimidating.
BONKERS 54 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, 225 5538, bonkers.uk.com
The famous St Andrews gift and card shop is now open in Edinburgh too. Famous names and lesser-known interesting brands – anything that’s fabulous, beautiful and makes you smile. This bright new shop has cards and gifts for birthdays, babies, anniversaries and all occasions, including Mother’s Day on 18 March!
MIMCO Princes Square, 48 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, 221 8097 princessquare.co.uk
A hidden treasure for many, Mimco designs unique accessories collections and their Princes Square store is full of precious, personality- filled products. A shop for fashionistas who love to dress up, browse an eclectic range of shoes, handbags, jewellery and more and put a new spin on any outfit.