Christmas in July Beauty previews

In the real world seeing Christmas products in the middle of the summer (while loads of people haven’t even been on summer holidays yet) may seem rather odd, but many retailers choose to showcase their Christmas offerings in July (often referred to as ‘Christmas in July’). There are many new offerings from my favourite beauty […]

Merchant of Venice – La Fenice perfume review

Merchant of Venice - Photo: Fani Mari

The exclusive perfumery house The Merchant of Venice has a beautiful perfume collection using Murano glasses, to further promote the artisanal Venetian creations and combine the two important exports of Venice. The line also includes candles with the holder made out of Murano glass and home decoration items.

Parterre Fragrances

Parterre Fragrances was founded by husband and wife David and Julia Bridger late last year, at Keyneston Mills, near Dorset. Wanting to re-invent perfumery in a modern way, they only use the extracts they can actually produce in their garden; meaning they have exclusive, limited editions of perfumes each year depending on the yield from their own plants […]

OM Skincare Mindful Traveller review

OM Skincare Mindful Traveller - Photo: Fani Mari

I came across OM Skincare last year at Space NK, which is my favourite place to discover new brands. It’s an all natural brand developed by Dr Om Prawarisa who wanted to create a brand around mindfulness and natural beauty and skincare. The capsule skincare collection Dr Om has created is perfectly suited to all […]

Marshall Monitor Bluetooth headphones review

All about the Marshall Monitor Bluetooth headphones and what to expect from them   Who doesn’t like music? It’s a form of art, takes you away from one second to the next. Particularly helpful when in a busy tube train/airplane, you name it. I’ve been using Marshall headphones for years but this is the first time […]

Zelens Z Balance Facial Mist review

Zelens Z Balance face mist - photo: Fani Mari

Zelens is one of my favourite brands and it’s easy to see why. Who doesn’t like great products that work and are certified by a renowned doctor (not to mention, with a clinic off Harley Street). I had the chance to meet Dr. Marko Lens, who splits his time between LA, Germany and London, in […]

Aromatherapy Associates Eau de Parfum preview

The first perfume of Aromatherapy Associates, simply called Eau de Parfum, is a limited edition perfume, very feminine and fresh. It was created in memory of late co-founder Geraldine Howard, who had created this unique blend with her favourite essential oils. We experienced this wonderful new scent in the beautiful penthouse of the Dorchester Hotel. […]

Algenist ELEVATE Advanced Lift Contouring Cream

Algenist Elevate

Algenist is a clinical skincare and make-up brand from San Fransisco with a variety of anti-aging products and ingredients that might sound complicated but actually, deliver what they promise. Anti-aging is probably one of the most asked for products for skincare, because frankly who doesn’t like plumper skin? As we age the collagen breaks down, […]

Chantecaille Fall & Holiday launches

Chantecaille is a wonderful beauty brand, a family company that started in Paris and based in New York. Each year for the autumn/winter season, they create collections that give back to the environment and animal life, working with different issues. Last year it was all about lions in Kenya and the latest launch focuses on gorillas […]

Givenchy Beauty summer collection

Givenchy has just launched two lines for spring/summer to keep you matte and youthful. Matissime Velvet includes a liquid foundation, compact foundation and special sponge blender for application, and the Prisme Blush, is a double blusher with a very interesting idea behind it. Creative director for Givenchy beauty, Nicolas Degennes said of this collection: “I love […]