Hair accessories are a big feature this season, especially as all sorts of celebrities have been sporting them, from Victoria Beckham and Paris Hilton to Helen Christianson and Jessica Alba, many have brought back their childhood favorite the Alice band but now it is so much more grown up, embellished with things like big jewels, funky flowers, bows and zips. Hair accessories can add so much to your outfit and can change a look from day to night. There are some more daring items out there but don’t worry if you can’t stomach anything too garish! Just try to keep in mind the styles of the season, if you like to make a statement why not try a on trend military style pillbox of a feather headdress not cowboy and Indian style but more like Topshop Catwalk show autumn/winter 2009/10. If your style is more minimal than statement, why not go for smaller accessories like flowery clips, pretty hair corsage or a little bow. The key to remember is to keep it simple and on trend you don’t want to go as far a tiara and end up looking like a princess wannabe or a bride.
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Buchanan Galleries in the centre of Glasgow is recognised as one of the top retail destinations in the UK, with around 90 shops, from big named high street stores to small specalised shops they have something for everyone from the latest fashions to up to date gadgets, health and beauty to home furnishings.
If you like to shop designer there is a John Lewis which stocks clothing brands such as LK Bennett, 7 for All Mankind, French Connection and Ted Baker, beauty brands like Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Clarins, Estee Lauder and Dior. Not to forget the wide choice in home furnishings, electrical, toys and gifts. John Lewis also has, the licensed Place to Eat restaurant and Coffee Shop if you need to refuel.
There are also now two H&M stores with one just opening recently and currently stocking the new Jimmy Choo designed range, which is a must see. High street favorites like Republic who stock brands such as Bench, G-Star, Soul Cal and Henleys and Next which offers clothing, shoes and accessories and also a homeware department.
There are also some specalised shops if you are looking for that extra special present with a Scottish theme, such as Arran Aromatics with their own range of Scottish toiletries and gifts and the Whisky Shop who stock over 400 types of blended, malt and rare malt whiskies.