…d interviews at London’s Southbank Centre. The third annual Vogue Festival comes to London’s Southbank this weekend, as the fashion bible takes up residency with a series of inspirational talks. The impressive two-day line-up includes the likes of fashion designers Victoria Beckham, Vivienne Westwood and Paul Smith; industry experts Lucinda Chambers and Franca Sozzani; style icon Alexa Chung and supermodels Naomi Campbell and Rosie Huntington-Whit…
…o bring you the latest tips on acne tips and how to cope. Acne is the most common skin disease in Western society with as many as 41- 54% of women suffering from acne at some point in their adult life, and women are 4 times as likely as men to suffer from severe disease with 60% of patients presenting breakouts as their primary concerns. – Dr Samantha Bunting. Every spot starts out life as a clogged pore, so targeting this is key to acne preventio…
…Brash to gently brush through without damage, and I knew this would also become an intrinsic part of my new faithful haircare arsenal. Completing the hair spa TLC with a spritz of Finishing Touch spray, it magically offers a little extra volume and texture and works wonders on ponytails too. Bringing this selection of goodies home with me, I’ve completely overhauled my haircare regime and am looking at the whole hair and health picture in a new an…
…and shoulders have been giving us problems of late thanks to hours at the computer, so she promises to give that area extra attention. The treatment starts on the back, firstly by deep and cross massaging the muscles using a combination of Aromatherapy Associates’ hero products, from essential oils to De-Stress Muscle Gel. After this, areas of particular attention are worked out with hot stones. We could see immediately why the treatment is named…
…back, relax and just breathe – the simplest and natural of actions have become disrupted by our fast paced way of life. Breathing expert Caroline Kremer aims to reawaken the mind, body and senses by re discovering breathing through an innovative technique using the Bowen Technique principles, yoga inspired movement and step by step guided breath as well as observation of your current breathing patterns. Aimed to strengthen your diaphragm and leng…
…to shake up the way London’s ladies get their hair done. Firstly, it comes complete with an award-winning team of stylists, headed up by Olsen Twin favourite and Vogue collaborator, Jason Cocking. And secondly, the salon doesn’t just think about what women want done to your locks, but how a trip to the salon can fit into a busy city girl’s schedule. This forward thinking approach to hair is what sets Muse of London apart from others in the capital…
…ng charity gardens nationwide. The Urban Community Garden Project supports communities in key cities to build and maintain beautiful, scented gardens. Using gardens as a platform to help offer a therapeutic remedy to those suffering from social or vulnerable situations, the Silk Blossom Home Candle helps improve this through each sale. With the full £42 from every candle sold going directly to the charity gardens, Jo Malone also hold volunteer ses…
…Garnish with the freshly chopped parsley and serve with steamed rice or fried rice. For more Maple Syrup inspiration visit www.clarks-uk.co.uk…
…ving and penny pinching results, fusing the two technologies of both foundation and lipstick. An air-whipped formula, the richly pigmented colour blends into a velvety matte texture, offering a soft veil of luminosity. Lloyd Simmonds recommends when wearing a strong colour on the lips, apply a fresh shade for the cheeks or vice versa for the ultimate SS14 look. For more information visit www.yslbeauty.co.uk For more beauty news, see StyleNest’s ro…
…a will take place on both Saturday 3rd May and Sunday 4th May 2014 at 3pm and 7pm. Tickets: £37 per person, seating available on a first come, first served basis. www.ediblecinema.co.uk…
…great combination of flavours, this healthy, low-calorie dish is sure to become a firm favourite this Spring. Serves 2 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes What You’ll need: 8 stems of asparagus (4 per person) 50ml of olive oil 1 tsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp honey 1 ½ tsp of Dijon mustard 1 tsp of freshly grated British wasabi 2 quail’s eggs 2 tbsp of freshly cracked black pepper 100g fresh watercress What to do: To cook the aspara…
…te and black sesame seeds to serve What to do: To make the Teriyaki sauce, combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Stir the mixture well. Put it on medium heat and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for a couple minutes. Stop the heat and cool the mixture. It’s now ready to use but if you have any left you can store the sauce in a clean bottle in the fridge. Heat a griddle pan until really hot and almost smoking. Rub the steaks w…
…aragus in well salted water, cooking it for only 1 – 2 minutes once it has come back to the boil. Drain and cool the asparagus in cold water then drain again, making sure it’s thoroughly dry with a tea towel. Cut the asparagus 2/3 of the way down, either discarding the lower stem or saving it for a soup, such as pea and asparagus & sorrel. Take one sheet of filo pastry and brush it lightly but thoroughly all over with butter. Cut each piece into f…
…BB or CC creams but a whole new chapter. It is fascinating to know what is coming our way in the forthcoming future. As the MD of Racinne UK, your role must be highly pressured and stressful, what do you do to kickback and relax? If I need to switch off I take kickboxing lessons with my favourite instructor Denise Bailey from Xen-do. I have never realised what a wonderful way of ‘getting things out of the system’ it is until I tried. I do run or I…
…acks from the convenience of their city doorstep. Wave goodbye to Cornwall commutes and say hello to Pont Plage for a sophisticated and chic way to summer in the city. Offering a coastal-inspired menu of sharing salads, crab and crevette buckets and shrimp flambéed au Pastis as well as the C-Bar dishing up Ceviche and sashimi style fish and seafood. And with boasting views of Tower Bridge, Pont Plage is the perfect spot to watch the sunset post-wo…