There's more to tea than taste, according to Bloom Teas. They view it as a natural source of very powerful anti oxidants, vitmains and minerals that can help to protect skin from signs of ageing, make your body function at its best and give you a … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: NEXXUS POP UP, LONDON
by Annie Vischer Nexxus New York Salon Care is a renowned brand stateside. The range is based around a system of products infused with concentrated 100% pure elastin protein. Sounds fairly out of this world right? In other words, the aim of … [Read more...]
TOM FORD: LIPS AND BOYS
by Annie Vischer We love Tom Ford's Lips & Boys collection. If your not in the know, the man himself has released a collection of 50 lip colours, each named after a gent that inspired him. We're talking actors, designers, editors. Didier … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: GROOMING GIFTS FOR MEN
by Annie Vischer When it comes to guys, we think they secretly love a bit of pampering just as much as we do. Just ask David Gandy (above). Or just look at him. That's fine too. Here are our favourite five man-friendly grooming gifts that will … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: SHU UEMURA SHUPETTE COLLECTION
by Annie Vischer Last week we popped along to the launch of the brand new Shu Uemura x Karl Lagerfeld Shupette collection at Selfridges, and we were a little blown away. Karl Lagerfeld's cat Choupette has a following all of her own, so it was … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: BUDGET BLOW DRIES
by Annie Vischer With a few more rainy days making their presence known this month, it's no wonder that we've been turning our attention to quick-fix blow dries. Here are our favourite places to grab a quickie hair fix that won't hurt the new … [Read more...]
FREE FROM AND FABULOUS
by Emily Mongan For those with dietary restrictions or just trying to be more conscious about what they eat, satisfying that sweet tooth can be difficult. Odds are you aren't going to find a treat that's both sweet and good for you from a … [Read more...]
SELFRIDGES FRAGRANCE LAB GOES DIGITAL
by Annie Vischer The Fragrance Lab at Selfridges has quite simply caused a sensation. It's the most accessible form of bespoke fragrance service to hit the UK to date, and now it's going digital. The Fragrance Lab launched back in May as … [Read more...]
ROOFTOP DINING WITH Q GRILL AT SELFRIDGES
by Chrissy Iley Selfridges has become such a seductive place. When I was a child I’d have a recurring dream that I was trapped in Fenwick’s of Newcastle after the shop closed. In the dream I would go to the toy department and play with all the … [Read more...]
A New 3 Minute Make Up Routine with Estée Lauder
The Estée Lauder 3 Minute Beauty Service is based upon Estée Lauder's own theory. She was once quoted as saying '3 minutes is all beauty should ever take', and if there's one brand that always follows their heritage and founder's intentions and … [Read more...]
CHANEL CHANCE AND A BUTTERFLY GARDEN
If you didn't make it to Chelsea Flower Show, and your mind is actually more angled towards the smells of an Eau de Toilette or Parfum rather than a garden in bloom, then Chanel's latest addition to their counter at Selfridges in London may be just … [Read more...]
FIVE FAVOURITE SUPERFOOD BLENDS
by Annie Vischer We love superfood blends. As long as they're clean, lean and free from unnatural products, they act as our prescribing health doctor, and give us everything we need in a wonderfully adaptable powder. First up? NewGen … [Read more...]
ELLE MACPHERSON & HER SUPER ELIXIR
by Annie Vischer She's known as 'The Body', and to most she needs little more introduction than that. She began modelling back in the day as a side job, rather quaintly to pay for her law books, and she's never looked back. The secrets behind … [Read more...]
GO TO SELFRIDGES FOR THE ULTIMATE IN #LIPSTICKENVY
by Krista Madden I was really excited about being at the launch of the #lipstickenvy campaign with Estée Lauder at the Selfridges counter on May 1st with beauty guru and lover of a bright lipstick, Sali Hughes. There are some fantastic events … [Read more...]
BIGGER + BRIGHTER EYES WITH CHARLOTTE TILBURY
by Annie Vischer Charlotte Tilbury, titian-haired make up royalty, launched her very own make up collection last year, and it wasn't a day too soon. The renowned artist is famed for the multiple trend-setting looks she has put together for … [Read more...]
NUDE NAILS WITH DEBORAH LIPPMANN
by Annie Vischer. We love catching a glimpse of every beauty related feature the stars are sporting on the red carpet during awards season. The likes of Adele and Zooey Deschanel keep us forever entertained with their nail art statements. But … [Read more...]
SQOOM: A BEAUTY REVELATION
by Chrissy Iley Sometimes I have days where I feel my face is falling off. It looks loose and puffy all at the same time. It was on one such day that I saw news of Sqoom – a new concept in skincare. It talked of a revolution in skin, a concept … [Read more...]
FAKING IT!: BATD’S FAUX FUR FASHION EDIT
by Annie Vischer Fur of the friendly faux kind has seen a huge revival in recent seasons. I am famed for my love of the trend. My friends always know when summer has truly settled into Britain when I finally put my favourite faux fur collar to … [Read more...]
THE CARMEX CRUSADERS ARE COMING…
by Annie Vischer We may not have a tall, muscly Batman roaming the streets, protecting us from evil. We may not be able to call for help and be answered by a dark and handsome Superman swooping in, red briefs and all, and most unfortunately a … [Read more...]
Party Season Nailed With Ciaté
When it comes to nail art there's one brand that seems to be talons ahead of the rest when it comes to creating surprising, inspiring, and occasionally, cringe-inducing products, and that's Ciaté. Having shot to fancy-fingertips fame thanks to their … [Read more...]
Selfridges Festival Beauty Box
We love a pre-edited beauty collection; and they don't come much more on-trend than Selfridges' seasonal beauty boxes. Perfect for those 3-day or week-long festivals, this combination of eleven beauty essentials is the first-aid of makeup for any … [Read more...]
Louis Vuitton Gets Graphic – Again
Starting as an underground graffiti artist illegally tagging shop shutters in east London, Ben Eine has now come out on top - literally and figuratively. Eine's alphabet lettering graffiti provides the otherwise lifeless shutters of Brick Lane and … [Read more...]
Selfridges’ Denim Lovers Initiative
Selfridges London commanded a whole army (200 to be precise) of denim-clad fashion industry influencers to the Old Selfridges Hotel last night for two world firsts; the opening of the world's largest Denim Studio and the first ever co-created … [Read more...]
Summer Sales Season Is Finally Here
You've really got to feel for the retailers this season. From high-street to boutique to department store, window displays and merchandise alike have been teasing us with the promise of summer and headier climes, but sadly us shoppers have been … [Read more...]