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Chopard’s timepiece for Chinese New Year
After a difficult year, Chinese New Year brings another wonderful fresh start to 2021. This year, for the Year of the Ox, Chopard has created the ultimate gift inspired by the lunar zodiac sign: The L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Ox timepiece.
February 12th 2021 marks the beginning of the Year of the Ox. An Earth sign, emblem of the twelfth lunar month, the ox represents a period conducive to both nature and agriculture. This generous animal ensures prosperity and is a symbol of strength of the coming year.
To honor the occasion, each year since 2013, Chopard has created exceptional L.U.C Haute Horlogerie timepieces, with an artistic...
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Just this year Suranne Jones, Dame Mary Beard, Dame Joan Bakewell, Sue Perkins, Sharlene Spiteri and Anna Richardson have walked through the doors and walked out looking fabulous! And in February it was transformed into a picture-perfect Christmas scene for a set in Dame Maggie Smith's latest film which will be out next Christmas. My experience was once again lovely and relaxing, my colour rich and my cut perfect. This year has also seen the launch of their newest product line - Nutriplenish Hair Care System. Nutriplenish is by far one of Aveda’s most innovative and luxurious product lines yet - it is nutrient-powered hydration at the highest level. If you’re on the hunt for serious moisture and hydration, then this is the product line for you. This six-piece system has something for everyone and every hair type, so it’s versatile and customizable. If you have fine to medium hair like me then the light moisture option is for you. If you have medium to thick hair, then the deep moisture option will be perfect for you.
Christmas gift guide for her
Finding Christmas gift ideas for the woman in your life can be a difficult task whether it's your sister, mother, wife or best friend. If you fancy treating her to something extra special this year, then take a look at some of the fabulous ideas below that are sure to put a smile on her face this festive season.
Give your locks a shiny new lease of life
However, if you are anything like me, then you’re probably guilty of using the same old hair products day in, day out and not really giving your hair the care as it deserves. Well, if you need a little inspiration, here are some fabulous hair products which will certainly help give your hair a new lease of life.
Frugi Organic Clothing - it’s the way forward!
Since discovering the brand it has been a solid staple in the wardrobe of both my little angels. In 2008 the company changed its name to Frugi, meaning ‘Fruits of the Earth’ in Latin, it was at this point that the collection grew to also include gorgeous clothing for older children and breastfeeding wear for mums. The clothing is all organic, pure, soft and snuggly. It is kind to babies and young children’s delicate skin and there are no harmful chemicals or dangerous dyes. Plus organic cotton is durable and long-lasting meaning you can hand it down for generations. Also all of Frugi’s outerwear, backpacks, lunch bags, pencil cases and coin purses have been made from post-consumer recycled materials - using all of those plastic drink bottles that are thrown away in household waste. Frugi take great pride in the relationships they have developed with the companies and people who supply their goods. They regularly visit their suppliers to make sure that everything is in ship shape and working to the Frugi code of conduct.
Windle & Moodie | Three Decades of Hair Excellence
It’s not hard to see why the salon boasts such a long-standing success—this duo have styled for the likes of Vogue, Elle and Hugo Boss to name a few, and their loyal celebrity regulars include names like Cara Delevingne. The style of the salon has never dated and even with it’s sleek modern industrial interior has an incredibly friendly and welcoming atmosphere which washes over you as soon as you walk in. I was seen almost immediately by my colourist who seemed to know exactly what I wanted without me even having to explain and I was left with a strong sense of reassurance as I waited for her to mix up my colour. After a relaxing 20 minutes underneath the heat lamp I was taken downstairs to a room which resembled a spa more than a hair salon. The lighting was dim and my hair was washed and head massaged expertly as I relaxed in one of the reclining chairs. I believe I may of actually fallen asleep as the hair mask was left in to work it’s magic. Windle & Moodie use all their own in-house products inspired by tea or volcanic ash, after being introduced to the world of French pharmacy hair care.
Celebrating India Pop-up - Pippa Small Interview
When did you know you wanted to start a jewellery line based on ethical consumption? The two go hand in hand; I come from a background in anthropology and have a masters in medical anthropology and human rights. I suppose I’ve been stringing things and beads my wrists for years, an almost-jewellery designer from a young age. When I started working in Borneo, I started working with NGO’s with human rights. To come from a more human rights background really informs our brand ethos, we work very ethically and want to be assured that we have very transparent working relationships and to help people, from working with artisans from conflict areas from Afghanistan to help people who have been forced out of their home and to help them. What I think is really important is to help people live a more sustainable life and to feel proud of what they are creating and to help.
My London Fashion Week - VanillaOnTop
"A week full of inspiration and breathtaking designs; bloggers, press, designers ,as well as clients from all over the world, come to see the new Autumn/Winter 2019 collections at the two London Fashion Weeks held each year. Me and my sister Tiia Camilla Pötry, also known as my manager, had the honour to attend several fashion shows and presentations including the Junne, Kalissi, and Magpies & Peacocks shows. Magpies & Peacocks showed their new collection created from upcycled textiles. It was truly inspiring and interesting to see the perfect hand prints featured in every design. Kalissi took us into a different world; such a colourful and surreal show! It was high fashion with a brave twist and powerful statements. Many pastel shades, as well as different textures like tweed and silk, were surrounding us the entire evening. One of many astounding elements was the exceptional colourful headpieces worn on the catwalk. Hats and turbans made from silk or fur were crucial elements this year in many of the shows.
Ethical engagement rings by Lydia McCarthy-keen
The stunning range includes 24 designs, including wedding bands in recycled gold, palladium or platinum and engagement rings, featuring lab-grown diamonds and lab-grown gem stones. Prices for Lydia McCarthy-Keen engagement rings range from £598, for the 0.17 carat Bijou Etoiles design to £10,900 for the Impressioner, a 2.08 carat ring with a 1.26 round brilliant diamond centre stone, surrounded by 12 lab-grown diamonds. Lydia McCarthy-Keen is launching the business to begin the end of the diamond mining industry, citing child labour and environmental damage associated with traditional diamond mining as reasons to source and supply an ethical alternative. Child labour is conducted in Republic of Angola, Republic of Sierra Leone, Republic of Liberia, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, and Republic of Guinea. A popular labour in the diamond mining industry, children are cheap to use and are able to enter narrow cavities in mines and have better eyesight to locate diamonds.
Christian Dior, Designer of Dreams
Across 11 theatrical sections, displays showcase the exquisite skill and craftsmanship of the Dior ateliers and the successive artistic directors of the house of Dior. Christian Dior’s admiration for British royalty and aristocracy is thoroughly explored; the house organised private shows for Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret, and the designer’s most notable clients included author Nancy Mitford and ballerina Margot Fonteyn. The stunning flower ceiling room displays Christian Dior’s love for florals and reflects his frequent visits to stately gardens and how this has dripped down through other creative directors of the house's works; creating their own vision of the brand but staying true to the ethos. Walking through to the final and most beautiful room of all; the couture lounge, projections are cast across the ceilings and walls, changing the space from an atelier’s Parisian townhouse to a renaissance mural, ending on a constellation as if visitors are transported through the stars among these divine creations.