Beauty, Health & Wellbeing

From finance to fitness, an interview with Federica De...

You started your career in finance, to training and launching a pioneering brand in Pilates, yoga and barre. What inspired you to launch VITA? Before I launched VITA I never felt as though I found a place that achieved everything I wanted in my ideal fitness experience. I was inspired to create a space that encapsulated all the aspects that made me feel motivated to exercise and happy to be at the studio. That space became VITA. How would you describe VITA? VITA is a fitness boutique that offers a variety of Pilates, barre, and yoga classes as well as wellness treatments in Sloane Square.  VITA aims to be a happy place for our clients as we focus on effectiveness, positivity, meaningfulness, self-indulgence, and ease. The classes are the perfect mix of core-strengthening, muscle-lengthening, and body-sculpting workouts personalised to maximise each client’s experience.

Review of The Sybarite Reviews - Sublime Comporta

Sublime Comporta's tranquil 17-hectare estate with rice fields, sand dunes and over 60 km stretch of beach to match is what makes this haven breath-taking for holiday goers. Sublime’s natural habitat takes centre stage and with its sprawling villas along the estate, the flourishing pine trees and cork trees of which it belongs, provide ample views for much needed relinquishment. Our lodging over the two nights was in one of their Villa Room Master’s located within one of their Cabana Villas. Sublime’s concept is that each room is separate but shares a common entrance with shared access to the common spaces. Our room fit all four of us snuggly with a cot provided at the foot of our bed and a children’s bed across our king sized bed. The most attractive part about the room was certainly the views of the undulating trees, for a second we thought we were on a safari holiday, wondering when giraffes or whatever animal you’d expect on a safari would appear.

Featuring International Women’s Day- the best female-only wellness...

Health and Fitness Travel, the wellness holiday specialists have rounded-up the best female-only wellness retreats for solo travel for those looking to book a well-deserved wellness break in 2022. From relaxing on the glistening shores of the Algarve with an immersive yoga experience, to increasing your fitness on an intensive bootcamp overlooking the striking Thai mountains, these exclusive health and fitness retreats are guaranteed to enlighten and empower every woman.

Review of The Luxury Insider Reviews Kensington MediSpa

When a friend and I booked a girly birthday treat we headed straight to Kensington MediSpa for what I can only describe as one of the best facials I’ve ever experienced. The spa is positioned inside the Royal Garden Hotel, just a few minutes walk from Kensington High street tube station. The hotel itself is actually closed due to a big refurbishment and will be opening later in 2022. It’s quite hard to currently find the spa, which is down a lift into the basement - however once you enter it’s doors, it’s a million miles from the busy suburban streets above. As one of the leading skin and aesthetics clinics in town, the team at Kensington MediSpa know a thing or two about delivering TLC. They offer a range of treatments, including EMSCULPT, Strawberry Lift, HydraFacial and ELEMIS Biotech facials, using the latest industry tech to bring you real results and help you relax too.

Review of The Luxury Insider Reviews Nadia The Osteopath Services

For the past few years I have had a tightening in my neck and pain in my shoulder which is often aggravated further by looking after the children (but I am a mum of two and as much as my GP says to rest and try not pick up the children, any busy mum will know that is just not possible). It was a breath of fresh air when I first met Nadia, where she practises in West London. Straight away she identified what was wrong and then she actually put her hands on me and got to work! Plus she didn’t try to tell me to stop doing things, rest or incorporate a list of exercising into my already busy day. (Ok there were a few at home exercises - but they were manageable).

Review of Our lifestyle expert reviews Dimple Amani’s miracle...

Amani delivers a different type of treatment to a traditional facial—there’s no exfoliation (unless the client really needs it) or cleaning, rather Amani prefers to work from the inside out. She specialises in face and body sculpting and shaping treatments where she leverages techniques that promote lymphatic drainage to get the desired results. Her treatments are rooted in Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest healing systems that targets the whole body. “It’s more about the technique than the product, and this is what people don’t understand—the product is for aftercare and the technique is where the magic lies,” explains Amani. Amani’s magic hands are sought after by everyone from London high society to Bollywood actresses. “I see some clients right before they go on set to make sure their skin is plump and they’re glowing in front of the camera,” she says.

Review of The Luxury Insider Reviews Neville Hair and Beauty Salon

Review of New year, best version of you, at Repose, High Street...

Repose, at 40, High Street Kensington, offers a combination of classes and biohacking. Classes include EMA and antigravity while biohacking consists of therapies such as cryotherapy, infrared sauna and photobiomodulation. Unlike any other gym we have visited, Repose provides a calm and contemporary luxurious space where customers can seek clarity and feel comfortable while enjoying fitness and beauty services. And while many London based gyms can be extremely intimidating - industrial style sweat boxes, with men in a grunting competition trying to lift (and loudly drop) the heaviest weights possible, E-pulsive is the very opposite of this. Step off busy High Street Kensington into what feels more like a spa, a calm oasis of white, wood and bright open space. The actual gym area feels bespoke and private, and definitely not overwhelmingly busy. The space is entirely state of the art and high tech. The changing rooms are beautifully laid out with a space for changing, refreshing yourself post workout (think - hairdryers, face wipes, hairspray, tampons) and lockers to store your personal belongings. Although the space might not seem like the biggest, it is all that you really need for the luxury bespoke services that the team offers. There is a bright, luxury ski chalet spa feeling about the entire space.

Review of End of Year Beauty Round Up

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Review of The Thoughtfulness Behind Gifting A Jo Malone London Scent

Though we’ve been able to head out somewhat given how many times restrictions keep changing, this gifting season has been a challenge unlike any other. Sometimes it’s just nice to pick out items we’re familiar with, items that continue to remain classic and items that are always loved time and time again.  Enter Jo Malone London- scents most of us are familiar with and a brand that we know and love due to its brand spirit and its ability to invoke that classic statement scent as well as being the ideal gifting idea whatever the season or occasion. We wanted to spend more time delving deeper into three particular scents so that you might have a little more of an idea of what each one invokes and evokes. Or perhaps you are new and unsure of the type of fragrant notes you are looking for, whether for yourself or for someone you know. We chose three signature scents all carrying a different olfactory note, each a beauty in themselves.

Review of The luxury Gent Christmas list

Featuring Our lifestyle expert Christmas luxury gift guide

As the clocks go back and the night sky casts a dark shadow overhead in the blink of an eye, your warm and cosy evening under the duvet is ruined by the harsh realisation that you haven’t sorted any presents for your nearest and dearest. Whether travel restrictions will prevent you from going home or you’re still deciding on who makes the cut this year, it’s not too late to find that perfect gift to let your loved ones know you’re thinking of them. From the most exclusive skincare products to a luxurious travel bag ready for new adventures, our Lifestyle Expert has picked out the best products for everyone on your nice list.