Ah, Blythswood, you really have stolen my heart when it comes to a good old spa day. 
I've been to spas and salons aplenty, some good, some bad, but none seem to do it for me the way Blythswood Spa does. Ideally, I'd like to just take up residence and be continually pampered for the rest of my days, a girl can only dream!


I had a wonderful Ishga Facial recently. It was honestly one of the most relaxing experiences I've ever had. Ishga comes from the Gaelic for water and the products and treatments are based around 100% organic Scottish seaweed. Scientific tests have shown that Hebridean seaweed contains natural anti-oxidants that has anti-ageing properties which help protect the skin.


The Ishga facial is designed to revitalise and repair and uses a number of different steps. My therapist initially talked through my skin concerns and about the products while giving me a lovely foot exfoliation. Afterwards I lay on the amazing heated treatment bed (I dare you not to fall asleep in this) and enjoyed my facial. During the treatment my skin was gently exfoliated, cleaned, massaged and moisturised. My favourite part was the application of a luxuriously thick facial mask and the arm, neck and shoulder massage while it worked its magic. The mask was totally new to me as although thick, it dried almost to a hard, jelly like texture and peeled off. Sounds strange but it felt wonderful. It certainly managed to buff away all the dead skin cells which can leave the skin looking dull. My skin has never looked so plump and radiant.


Sadly as I was still recovering from my recent appendicitis surgery I wasn't able to make use of the thermal experience or the Ishga Seaweed Bath and Hot Stone Massage (both I've heard are amazing and will definately need to try out soon) but I did make the most of Blythswood's relaxation room where I enjoyed a snuggle under a lovely warm blanket, a cup of chamomile tea and a nice glossy magazine, sheer bliss.
I was so relaxed that as soon as I arrived home I fell asleep and woke up the next morning feeling refreshed with super-soft skin. What more could you want?

The Ishga facial is £80 to book in you can call the spa on 0141 240 1622 or email spa@blythswoodsquare.com. To view a list of Ishga treatments available at Blythswood Spa visit the Townhouse Collective website

I recently visited the No.7 Counter within Boots at Glasgow Fort Shopping centre to have a nosy at the new products for Summer 2014.

I've always been a big fan of No.7 products. I've used their Protect and Perfect Intense Serum for years and swear by it when your skin needs a good boost of radiance.
This Summer No.7 have launched a fantastic facial sun-care protection which contains this fantastic serum. The Protect and Perfect Intense Facial Sun Protection (£14.00) is factor 50 so hooray for redheads like me who tend to burn at the mere thought of sunlight. The product itself is more of a nice thick moisturiser and has a non greasy formula. This gets a big thumbs up from me!


Another new product for this year is No.7's version of the chubby stick. There are five in total, three cream blushers, a bronzer and a highlighter. The Pop and Glow cream blush sticks (£9.95) are gorgeous and come in shades  Rose Blossom, Classic Rose and Mango Sorbet (my fav). The formulas are fairly matte and supersoft.
The Instant Radiance Highlighter and Bronzing Highlighter (both £9.95) are slightly more slick and have a lovely shimmer. These would be fantastic to use on the collarbone or down the front of shins for a pretty summer glow.


L-R - Instant Radiance Bronzing Highlighter, Instant Radiance Highlighter, Pop and Glow Cream Blush in Mango Sorbet, Rose Blossom and Classic Rose.



No.7 always have great offers and if you buy any two cosmetics you will receive a cute, summer gift set which includes BB Lips gloss in Blink Pink, Stay Perfect Nail Colour in Limited Edition Duck Egg Blue, Extreme Length Mascara and Stay Perfect Eyeshadow.

You can buy No.7 products via the Boots website or by visiting your local Boots store. I'd highly recommend the Glasgow Fort Counter as the staff are very knowledgeable and passionate about No.7 products.