Fashion & Beauty

“I’ve had bad skin all my life,” says Pamela Crombie, telling me she’s “tried everything” to combat this, including Botox. “As I’ve got older I’ve explored more holistic avenues.” This is how she came across the technology she uses at Quartz Aesthetics, with which she provides medically-based treatments in body contouring, inch loss, fat loss, cellulite reduction and skin tightening...

I’m a self-confessed fragrance nerd so when Penhaligon’s invited me to experience their fragrance profiling service first hand, I must admit to actually whooping. My fascination dates way back to when I first heard the words ‘signature scent’. For many years I refused to deviate scent-wise from my first love. It took dedication and perseverance to look the other way as new brands emerged and new fragrance families were launched.

March heralds not only International Women's Day on the 8th but also Mother's Day on 31st. OX favourite, Bianca Elgar, has created a new campaign in celebration of all the women in our lives: strong, independent, funny, wise and beautiful. It's currently showing on Bianca's website and social media and features three generations of Oxford residents.