The award-winning interiors, featuring homes from Italy to Australia, have all been presented with the coveted Best of Houzz prize, which are given out in the first month of each year. The images represent the most popular kitchens as selected by the 40 million homeowners, builders and interior designers among users of the website Houzz. Pictured (clockwise from top left), a Scandi style kitchen in Sweden, a tall kitchen with wooden beams in the US, an Australian kitchen that opens to the outdoors, and an understated white and blue kitchen in Ireland. ...read ...read
Celebrities are forgoing underwear on the red carpet because they thinks it's a more CLASSY way to flash the flesh
Stars such as Marnie Simpson, who went naked under her NTAs dress, are flaunting their nipples (and sometimes more) by skipping bras and pants
Stars such as Marnie Simpson, who went naked under her NTAs dress, are flaunting their nipples (and sometimes more) by skipping bras and pants
Stars such as Marnie Simpson, who went naked under her NTAs dress, are flaunting their nipples (and sometimes more) by skipping bras and pants
Tired of being tired? 9 clever tricks to help you sleep well and feel BETTER
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'Unattended children will be taught to swear': Hilarious restaurant signs warning that unruly children will NOT be tolerated sweep the web
From threatening to give noisy little ones coffee or teaching them to swear to selling them to the circus, the tongue in cheek posters are a reminder that diners prefer children to be seen, and not heard.
The adorable moment Prince Harry pranks an unimpressed school boy with the 'wrong shoulder' trick (and gamely acts surprised when the joke's turned on him)
Footage has emerged of the adorable moment Prince Harry, 32, tries - and fails - to prank a schoolboy with the 'wrong shoulder' trick on a visit to a Nottingham school yesterday.
Lorraine Kelly can't contain her giggles as she recreates the famous pottery scene from the movie Ghost with Dr Hilary Jones as Patrick Swayze
Scottish television presenter Lorraine Kelly, 57, got the giggles during a recreation of the famous pottery scene with TV regular Dr Hilary Jones.
Would YOU let your child take a mental health day? Mother reveals she allows her offspring to skip school when they're 'worn down' (but experts warn of youngsters taking advantage)
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Glamorous in grey! Queen Letizia looks chic in a business-like suit as she attends a cancer forum in Madrid
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007 never had this problem! Daniel Craig agrees to cut back towering 80ft plane tree at his £4million London home to end row with neighbour
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Mother cheetah allows cameraman to get nail-bitingly close to her cubs as he films their fight for survival - and captures her heartbreak as THREE of her young are killed
Cameraman Kim Wolhuter was able to get extremely close to a family of cheetahs and follow their progress for nearly two years. He witnessed their fight for survival as the cubs grew older.
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THIS WEEK WE'RE LOVING...
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LUSH LASHES
Get thicker and beautifully lengthened lashes with the La Roche-Posay Respectissime Extension Length & Curl Mascara. Created especially to suit the unique needs of contact lens wearers and those with sensitive eyes, this sumptuous polymer-rich mascara works to beautify the lashes whilst improving their health.
Get thicker and beautifully lengthened lashes with the La Roche-Posay Respectissime Extension Length & Curl Mascara. Created especially to suit the unique needs of contact lens wearers and those with sensitive eyes, this sumptuous polymer-rich mascara works to beautify the lashes whilst improving their health.
JO MALONE
We can't get enough of Jo Malone's scented soaps - Lime Basil & Mandarin, English Pear & Freesia, Blackberry & Bay, Red Roses and Pomegranate Noir which come wrapped in a unique design that celebrates each fragrance, created by renowned British artist and designer Michael Angove.
We can't get enough of Jo Malone's scented soaps - Lime Basil & Mandarin, English Pear & Freesia, Blackberry & Bay, Red Roses and Pomegranate Noir which come wrapped in a unique design that celebrates each fragrance, created by renowned British artist and designer Michael Angove.
NEW NUDE
When it comes to nude lips, it's time to think beyond one-size-fits-all colour. Meet the next generation of nude with bareMinerals' Gen Nude range. With 60 shades and four finishes, there's something to suit everyone.
When it comes to nude lips, it's time to think beyond one-size-fits-all colour. Meet the next generation of nude with bareMinerals' Gen Nude range. With 60 shades and four finishes, there's something to suit everyone.
MAKING A SPLASH
Much-loved celebrity beach brand Boardies Apparel has launched a line for ladies. Bikinis are set to follow but for now there are snazzy shorts on offer fashioned out of quick dry fabric. To make heads turn on the sea shore there are a range of sunny prints to choose from. Tropicano print and a splash of polka dot are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Sizes are availble in S, M and L with prices starting from £39.
SADIE WHITELOCKS
Much-loved celebrity beach brand Boardies Apparel has launched a line for ladies. Bikinis are set to follow but for now there are snazzy shorts on offer fashioned out of quick dry fabric. To make heads turn on the sea shore there are a range of sunny prints to choose from. Tropicano print and a splash of polka dot are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Sizes are availble in S, M and L with prices starting from £39.
SADIE WHITELOCKS
YOGA GLOW
With restorative yoga forecasted as a big trend for the New Year, Virgin Active has introduced a brand new yoga programme. One of the classes launched in the run up to 2017 includes Calm by Candlelight, designed to reduce stress and focus the mind. Each 60-minute session takes place in a candlelit studio with emphasis placed on very long holds and breathing techniques. Other classes to try out are the Anti-Gravity Suspension courses which will see you strike poses while hanging upsidedown. If youre a music fan the Yogabeat sessions might be just for you. Virgin Active membership rates vary depending on location.
SADIE WHITELOCKS
With restorative yoga forecasted as a big trend for the New Year, Virgin Active has introduced a brand new yoga programme. One of the classes launched in the run up to 2017 includes Calm by Candlelight, designed to reduce stress and focus the mind. Each 60-minute session takes place in a candlelit studio with emphasis placed on very long holds and breathing techniques. Other classes to try out are the Anti-Gravity Suspension courses which will see you strike poses while hanging upsidedown. If youre a music fan the Yogabeat sessions might be just for you. Virgin Active membership rates vary depending on location.
SADIE WHITELOCKS
USPAAH
USPAAH is an on-demand mobile spa app bringing qualified beauty and wellness professionals to clients within an hour of booking. The idea was born out of founder Iglika Ghouse's own need to fit treatments into her busy schedule. Iglika was working as an investment banker in the city of London for over ten years and always struggled to find last-minute bookings or good quality, reliable providers of services at home. She assembled a team, and set out to create USPAAH to make it easier for busy people to treat themselves. By disrupting the traditional spa model, the app is giving men and women something theyre increasingly short on - time.
USPAAH is an on-demand mobile spa app bringing qualified beauty and wellness professionals to clients within an hour of booking. The idea was born out of founder Iglika Ghouse's own need to fit treatments into her busy schedule. Iglika was working as an investment banker in the city of London for over ten years and always struggled to find last-minute bookings or good quality, reliable providers of services at home. She assembled a team, and set out to create USPAAH to make it easier for busy people to treat themselves. By disrupting the traditional spa model, the app is giving men and women something theyre increasingly short on - time.
GUCCI SCENT
If you have problem skin and want to conceal your blemishes without clogging your pores and making matters worse, snap up Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation. Loved by countless celebrities and make-up artists around the world, this is the most breathable foundation on the market, allowing oxygen to reach the skin, but still providing the most amazing coverage.
If you have problem skin and want to conceal your blemishes without clogging your pores and making matters worse, snap up Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation. Loved by countless celebrities and make-up artists around the world, this is the most breathable foundation on the market, allowing oxygen to reach the skin, but still providing the most amazing coverage.
HERSHESONS
Our go-to hair salon, Hershesons, are introducing a genius new hair cut that makes fine hair look instantly fuller and naturally thicker; and who wouldn't want that? The brand recognised for setting the hair trends have eschewed conventional fine hair styling rules - opting instead to design a haircut that looks relevant right now, is easy to style, easy to maintain and has built-in volume. If that wasn't enough, they're also launching The Antibob - a cool new shape and hair texture that doesn't need styling. Check out the website for more information.
Our go-to hair salon, Hershesons, are introducing a genius new hair cut that makes fine hair look instantly fuller and naturally thicker; and who wouldn't want that? The brand recognised for setting the hair trends have eschewed conventional fine hair styling rules - opting instead to design a haircut that looks relevant right now, is easy to style, easy to maintain and has built-in volume. If that wasn't enough, they're also launching The Antibob - a cool new shape and hair texture that doesn't need styling. Check out the website for more information.
BRUSH UP
FOREO ISSA's combination of Sonic Pulse Technology and unique silicone design helps clean and whiten your teeth like never before. The ISSA electric toothbrush has an all silicone brush that gently cleans your teeth and gums, while the ISSA Hybrid's combination of silicone and PBT polymer brush is stronger on plaque and still gentle on your gums. £149.
FOREO ISSA's combination of Sonic Pulse Technology and unique silicone design helps clean and whiten your teeth like never before. The ISSA electric toothbrush has an all silicone brush that gently cleans your teeth and gums, while the ISSA Hybrid's combination of silicone and PBT polymer brush is stronger on plaque and still gentle on your gums. £149.
SUPER
Whitworths Full of Super range New superfood range from Whitworths, Full of Super. Enjoy Cayenne Chilli or Garlic and Herb Flaxseed Crisps, Vanilla or Cacao Maca-roons and Cacao or Coconut Raw Bars crammed with 'super' ingredients and offering a tastier, healthier and more nutritious way to snack. RRP £1.49 from major supermarkets
Whitworths Full of Super range New superfood range from Whitworths, Full of Super. Enjoy Cayenne Chilli or Garlic and Herb Flaxseed Crisps, Vanilla or Cacao Maca-roons and Cacao or Coconut Raw Bars crammed with 'super' ingredients and offering a tastier, healthier and more nutritious way to snack. RRP £1.49 from major supermarkets
STAR BRIGHT
Since first laying eyes on this velvet, star-patterned jacket, we haven't stopped swooning over it. The delectable design from Guess ($248) is everything you could want in a warm winter layer - chic, figure-flattering and with a bit of added flair in the form of the starry print. And another bonus? As the warmer Spring months arrive, this blazer will serve as the perfect light layer to throw on over a dress for a night out, making it an ideal multi-season must-have.
Since first laying eyes on this velvet, star-patterned jacket, we haven't stopped swooning over it. The delectable design from Guess ($248) is everything you could want in a warm winter layer - chic, figure-flattering and with a bit of added flair in the form of the starry print. And another bonus? As the warmer Spring months arrive, this blazer will serve as the perfect light layer to throw on over a dress for a night out, making it an ideal multi-season must-have.
MUST READ
From keyboard coat hangers to using a shopping trolley as SHELVES hilarious series of spoof hacks mocking smug lifestyle tips becomes an online hit
From organizing your pantry to taking the perfect selfie, social media is filled with helpful hacks to make your life easier. But some have had enough of the lifestyle tips, which are often time consuming and difficult to replicate. They have taken to photo-sharing site Imgur to post spoof hacks - from a shopping trolley shelf (left) to a keyboard hanger (right) and a quick fix to changing the color of your iPhone (inset) to make others chuckle.
As Robert Carlyle reveals he thought The Full Monty would bomb FEMAIL finds out where the stars of the unlikely hit are 20 years after the Sheffield steel workers stripped off
It's 20 years ago since the tale of half a dozen out-of-work men who decided to form a strip troupe to earn some extra cash hit cinema screens - and became a huge hit. So, where are the cast now?
Mother who went bald aged just 29 reveals her two young daughters are also suffering from alopecia - as she admits strangers often assume the trio have cancer
Rachel Regal, 34, from Northern California, developed alopecia when she was 29 and her daughters, Ellie, 10 and Callie, six, swiftly followed suit.
'Who thought this would be a good idea?' Women's footwear brand is slammed over 'feminist' ad which appears to promote violence against men
A premium footwear firm has come under fire for a ad which links their brand to feminism and claims: 'Equal pay is not enough'. The video, by Danish company Bianco, features violence against men.
Super fit mother-of-five reveals how she bounced back into shape after putting on 18 STONE during her pregnancies (and claims husbands contact her to ask how their wives can shed their baby weight)
Super fit mother-of-five Simone Gately, 35, from North Yorkshire has amassed more than 26,000 followers on Instagram thanks to her enviable physique.
From sparkling Hollywood glamour in the 1930s to punk rock chokers in the 1990s: A look at how jewellery trends have evolved over the past 100 years
Whether it was diamond encrusted pieces in the 1940s or bohemian styles in the 1970s, style icons have always inspired women to wear specific kinds of looks and materials.
Bonkers brushes that look like false teeth, a plastic feather and a cactus! Can YOU guess what these strange cleaning tools are used for?
There are so many weird and wonderful ones out there, but it’s not always immediately obvious just what task they are meant for. Rachel Halliwell tests out a selection.
'Waiters took half eaten bowls of rice and dumped them back into the cooker': Furious patrons reveal the WORST restaurant experiences they've ever had
A number of furious diners have shared their most awful restaurant experiences - from witnessing waiters sneeze in their food to spotting bugs in the soda fountain.
Parenting books just make mums neurotic! Mother and writer FRANCESCA HORNAK admits to spying on her nanny and fearing she'd poisoned her son with flaxseed
Mothers are bombarded with more goals, checklists, tips and paranoia than ever before. The stakes for 'getting it right' seem higher than ever, writes Francesca
Hornak.
From model mum to METH ADDICT: How one woman hid a raging addiction from her family for 18 months while spending $125,000 of their savings on drugs... and her husband forgave her
A Victorian mother-of-three who spent $125,000 on her secret meth addiction over 18 months before coming clean has revealed how it almost tore her family apart.
A labour of love? Mother photographed the birth of her own child as her husband held her legs back - and she insists ALL women should do it
New Yorker Lauren Chenault, 24, pictured the magical moment her son Kai Arthur came in to the world, with the help of friends and family.
Would you let YOUR child play at plastic surgery? Thousands sign petition to ban apps that encourage kids to 'slice virtual patients apart using scalpels and syringes'
An Australian organisation has called for the ban of games that allow players to alter the features on an animated character in a surgical cap. Thousands have already signed a petition in support
Can't stand guacamole? Detest Taylor Swift? New dating app 'Hater' matches you based on mutual dislikes... so will YOU sign up?
A new worldwide dating app has been announced that matches you with potential partners based on what you mutually hate. Whether it's slow walkers or butt selfies, there are many topics to pick from.
WHERE TO EAT THIS WEEK
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JFP
If youre looking for a stellar slice of steak then the Jones Family Project will satisfy your cravings. The slick basement eatery close to Old Street in London is pretty unsuspecting from the outside but inside, it's a feast for the senses. Chic furnishings, upbeat music and delicious food will keep you busy. The steaks are cooked to perfection, thanks to a special charcoal cooking technique. The meat is also delivered fresh from the renowned Ginger Pig farm in North Yorkshire. The perfect spot for a Sunday lunch, with two courses served up for £14.50 and three courses priced at £17.50.
If youre looking for a stellar slice of steak then the Jones Family Project will satisfy your cravings. The slick basement eatery close to Old Street in London is pretty unsuspecting from the outside but inside, it's a feast for the senses. Chic furnishings, upbeat music and delicious food will keep you busy. The steaks are cooked to perfection, thanks to a special charcoal cooking technique. The meat is also delivered fresh from the renowned Ginger Pig farm in North Yorkshire. The perfect spot for a Sunday lunch, with two courses served up for £14.50 and three courses priced at £17.50.
HEY PISCO!
To mark National Pisco Day on Saturday February 4th, London Peruvian-inspired eateries Ceviche, Casita Andina and Andina will be offering a snack and a cocktail for £9 from 4-6pm. Special drinks rustled up for the appetizing extravaganza include an Avocado Sour and the Paddington Sour which features marmalade-infused pisco. On the food front, tuck into 'Amarillo Poppers' or 'Pork Chiufa Tequenos'. Definitely a way to warm up in the current cold snap!
SADIE WHITELOCKS
To mark National Pisco Day on Saturday February 4th, London Peruvian-inspired eateries Ceviche, Casita Andina and Andina will be offering a snack and a cocktail for £9 from 4-6pm. Special drinks rustled up for the appetizing extravaganza include an Avocado Sour and the Paddington Sour which features marmalade-infused pisco. On the food front, tuck into 'Amarillo Poppers' or 'Pork Chiufa Tequenos'. Definitely a way to warm up in the current cold snap!
SADIE WHITELOCKS
TEXTURE
Scandinavian cuisine has an unfortunate reputation for being a compilation of pickled fish and Ikea meatballs. Well prepare to see your flat pack opinion vanish with Texture's all-star Scandi inspired dishes. Chef Aggi Sverrisson combines beautiful ingredients sourced from Iceland to create beautiful food in both appearance and flavour. The restaurant's name lends itself to the surprising yet harmonious pairings on the plate. King crab bites back with a coconut and ginger sidekick that is more than sublime. The ribeye is presented in its very own forest (I kid you not) and delivers both the melt-in-the-mouth consistency that you long for but also an intriguing and highly impressive flavour that exceeds above and beyond the expectation of a Michelin star. I absolutely urge you to book - and you will need to - 7pm on a Tuesday and the restaurant is deservedly full.
MARTHA CLIFF
Scandinavian cuisine has an unfortunate reputation for being a compilation of pickled fish and Ikea meatballs. Well prepare to see your flat pack opinion vanish with Texture's all-star Scandi inspired dishes. Chef Aggi Sverrisson combines beautiful ingredients sourced from Iceland to create beautiful food in both appearance and flavour. The restaurant's name lends itself to the surprising yet harmonious pairings on the plate. King crab bites back with a coconut and ginger sidekick that is more than sublime. The ribeye is presented in its very own forest (I kid you not) and delivers both the melt-in-the-mouth consistency that you long for but also an intriguing and highly impressive flavour that exceeds above and beyond the expectation of a Michelin star. I absolutely urge you to book - and you will need to - 7pm on a Tuesday and the restaurant is deservedly full.
MARTHA CLIFF
TALLI JOE
We all have a curry house that we are fiercely loyal to. And while under normal circumstances I would encourage you to avoid straying, Talli Joe may just be my exception to the rule. The all-day drinking and dining venue on Shaftsbury Avenue is buzzing with spice lovers and after my visit its not very hard to see why. Providing the perfect sized half-plate it is almost the Tapas of the curry world giving you more opportunity to let loose on a whole host of fantastic flavours. The Kochi Beef Fry and the Bohri chicken both provide the rich and warming flavours you would expect from your curry but the taste is on steroids. Absolutely stay for pudding, the traditional Kulfi is shunned in favour of a dish named Black Gajar Halwa black carrots with salted peanut brittle and easily one of the most moreish puddings I have had in months.
MARTHA CLIFF
We all have a curry house that we are fiercely loyal to. And while under normal circumstances I would encourage you to avoid straying, Talli Joe may just be my exception to the rule. The all-day drinking and dining venue on Shaftsbury Avenue is buzzing with spice lovers and after my visit its not very hard to see why. Providing the perfect sized half-plate it is almost the Tapas of the curry world giving you more opportunity to let loose on a whole host of fantastic flavours. The Kochi Beef Fry and the Bohri chicken both provide the rich and warming flavours you would expect from your curry but the taste is on steroids. Absolutely stay for pudding, the traditional Kulfi is shunned in favour of a dish named Black Gajar Halwa black carrots with salted peanut brittle and easily one of the most moreish puddings I have had in months.
MARTHA CLIFF
HIGH STEAKS
To gamble is, by definition, to take a risk - but there's one spot that's risk free at Leicester Square's Hippodrome Casino and that's its restaurant: Heliot Steak House. Though some may be put off by the idea of dining in a place where sexy dancers perform downstairs and people lose thousands, the restaurant is set away from the noise and bright lights of the casino floor, while still affording you a view of the action below. As for the food, it comes close to faultless. Smoked salmon came in a cloche filled with smoke, the haggis (for we dined on Burns Night) was peppery, meaty and an excellent introduction to the traditional dish, and the steak was up there with the best I have eaten in London. Mains start at £11, steaks at £14.
IMOGEN BLAKE
To gamble is, by definition, to take a risk - but there's one spot that's risk free at Leicester Square's Hippodrome Casino and that's its restaurant: Heliot Steak House. Though some may be put off by the idea of dining in a place where sexy dancers perform downstairs and people lose thousands, the restaurant is set away from the noise and bright lights of the casino floor, while still affording you a view of the action below. As for the food, it comes close to faultless. Smoked salmon came in a cloche filled with smoke, the haggis (for we dined on Burns Night) was peppery, meaty and an excellent introduction to the traditional dish, and the steak was up there with the best I have eaten in London. Mains start at £11, steaks at £14.
IMOGEN BLAKE
DICKIE FITZ
When you imagine yourself eating one of the best lobsters of your life it is likely that you see yourself, abroad, perhaps overlooking the sea, am I right? Well, how about around the back of Oxford Street without a waterfront in sight? Dickie Fitz is the capital's answer to Australian cuisine and their menu is set to give even the Aussies a run for their money. I ordered the lobster with wild garlic and chilli with some trepidation. Nothing breaks my heart more than a disappointing lobster which the capital has cruelly subjected me to in the past. However, I can honestly say that their offering tops many of the crustaceans I have eaten in the world, let alone London. Fuss-free, buttery and fresher tasting than many I have enjoyed with an ocean view - seafood lovers the hunt is over. P.S. For those of you not quite ready to part with £34 for a whole lobster I plead you to have the fries with chicken salt. Warning: extra portions may be required.
MARTHA CLIFF
When you imagine yourself eating one of the best lobsters of your life it is likely that you see yourself, abroad, perhaps overlooking the sea, am I right? Well, how about around the back of Oxford Street without a waterfront in sight? Dickie Fitz is the capital's answer to Australian cuisine and their menu is set to give even the Aussies a run for their money. I ordered the lobster with wild garlic and chilli with some trepidation. Nothing breaks my heart more than a disappointing lobster which the capital has cruelly subjected me to in the past. However, I can honestly say that their offering tops many of the crustaceans I have eaten in the world, let alone London. Fuss-free, buttery and fresher tasting than many I have enjoyed with an ocean view - seafood lovers the hunt is over. P.S. For those of you not quite ready to part with £34 for a whole lobster I plead you to have the fries with chicken salt. Warning: extra portions may be required.
MARTHA CLIFF
FENCHURCH
Thrill seeking diners head to the Sky Garden's Fenchurch restaurant offering spectacular views and spectacular nosh to match. No compensating required at either end, enjoy breath-taking landscapes over the capital with a dinner with as much to offer as the building that hosts it. The Rabbit bolognaise tastes like the fabulous comfort food you have been yearning for - on steroids, while Dover sole has the fine-tuned flavours that are becoming increasingly difficult to find in the city's seafood. Absolutely finish with the cheese - the in house expert will blow your 'I'll just have the brie' attitude out of the water. Be prepared to do some serious waddling - thank heavens there's a lift
MARTHA CLIFF
Thrill seeking diners head to the Sky Garden's Fenchurch restaurant offering spectacular views and spectacular nosh to match. No compensating required at either end, enjoy breath-taking landscapes over the capital with a dinner with as much to offer as the building that hosts it. The Rabbit bolognaise tastes like the fabulous comfort food you have been yearning for - on steroids, while Dover sole has the fine-tuned flavours that are becoming increasingly difficult to find in the city's seafood. Absolutely finish with the cheese - the in house expert will blow your 'I'll just have the brie' attitude out of the water. Be prepared to do some serious waddling - thank heavens there's a lift
MARTHA CLIFF
MURAKAMI
Innovative sushi isn't always easy to find in London and if you're bored of a bog standard California roll, head to Murakami in Covent Garden, which has just had a re-launch. The setting is pared back but feels luxe enough for date night or dinner with clients and the service is second-to-none. As for the food, expect mouthwatering sushi rolls with a difference. We loved the Aburi Sushi (flame seared) and Oshi sushi (flame seared pressed); they were super fresh and light but exploded with flavour. The Rib Eye with shiitake and yuzu sweet soya sauce literally melts in the mouth and the puddings are delicious; be sure to sample to mochi.
Innovative sushi isn't always easy to find in London and if you're bored of a bog standard California roll, head to Murakami in Covent Garden, which has just had a re-launch. The setting is pared back but feels luxe enough for date night or dinner with clients and the service is second-to-none. As for the food, expect mouthwatering sushi rolls with a difference. We loved the Aburi Sushi (flame seared) and Oshi sushi (flame seared pressed); they were super fresh and light but exploded with flavour. The Rib Eye with shiitake and yuzu sweet soya sauce literally melts in the mouth and the puddings are delicious; be sure to sample to mochi.
PROPERCORN
Multi-award winning snack makers, PROPERCORN, have joined forces with culinary architects, Bompas & Parr, to bring their pursuit of flavour perfection to life, revealing the pop behind their packs. Journeying through the spice shelves, bitters and sweets of the flavour library, all who enter will experience the crescendo of the anechoic popping room, before tumbling their precious popcorn in the kitchen. Each person will sniff, spray and sprinkle their way to their own signature seasoning, before it is pinned to the wall of pop. This flavour experience from the masters of maize, continues in the popcorn museum, housing some of the oldest grains on the planet and concludes with a perfectly shaken popcorn cocktail at the colour bar. The Institute of Flavour pops up on 17th June, open to the public for 2 days. To get hold of tickets or create a flavour visit: www.instituteofflavour.com
Multi-award winning snack makers, PROPERCORN, have joined forces with culinary architects, Bompas & Parr, to bring their pursuit of flavour perfection to life, revealing the pop behind their packs. Journeying through the spice shelves, bitters and sweets of the flavour library, all who enter will experience the crescendo of the anechoic popping room, before tumbling their precious popcorn in the kitchen. Each person will sniff, spray and sprinkle their way to their own signature seasoning, before it is pinned to the wall of pop. This flavour experience from the masters of maize, continues in the popcorn museum, housing some of the oldest grains on the planet and concludes with a perfectly shaken popcorn cocktail at the colour bar. The Institute of Flavour pops up on 17th June, open to the public for 2 days. To get hold of tickets or create a flavour visit: www.instituteofflavour.com
THE NINTH
Next door to, in my opinion, some of the best Italian available in the capital there would have to be something significantly special at The Ninth on Charlotte Street to tempt me away from my usual haunts. London based chef Jun Tanaka offers a mash up of French and Mediterranean cuisine- which I admit at first, I was a little flummoxed by. However, a great thing happened as I was handed the menu - I didn't know what to order. It wasn't that the menu was overcrowded but rather everything was causing me salivate. After much dithering I settled for rabbit confit lasagne which cannot be faulted, followed by roast quail, perfect in size and taste. The waiters will suggest that these are sharing dishes, which I have to say I struggled with (halving a roast quail is not the most elegant dinner etiquette). I would recommend choosing your own main which is all the better to enjoy the spoil-you-rotten food. My favourite Italian may have to step up its game.
MARTHA CLIFF
Next door to, in my opinion, some of the best Italian available in the capital there would have to be something significantly special at The Ninth on Charlotte Street to tempt me away from my usual haunts. London based chef Jun Tanaka offers a mash up of French and Mediterranean cuisine- which I admit at first, I was a little flummoxed by. However, a great thing happened as I was handed the menu - I didn't know what to order. It wasn't that the menu was overcrowded but rather everything was causing me salivate. After much dithering I settled for rabbit confit lasagne which cannot be faulted, followed by roast quail, perfect in size and taste. The waiters will suggest that these are sharing dishes, which I have to say I struggled with (halving a roast quail is not the most elegant dinner etiquette). I would recommend choosing your own main which is all the better to enjoy the spoil-you-rotten food. My favourite Italian may have to step up its game.
MARTHA CLIFF
THE NICE GUY
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that The Nice Guy in Los Angeles is THE place to see and be seen. The latest offering from the h.wood Group is the city's answer to London's Chiltern Firehouse and with Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and the Kardashians gracing the haunt night after night, it's easy to see why. But it's not just the plush Mafia-inspired decor, relaxed vibe and celebrity clientele that draws in the crowds, the food is something to write home about, too. The kitchen serves up good, hearty LA grub; think succulent burgers, juicy meatballs, the tastiest truffle fries and sweet apple crumble, which Gigi Hadid loves so much they named it after her. The delicious food is washed down by creative cocktails and the finest whiskies and the waiters really know their stuff. If you want to dine at LA's trendiest eatery, get on the waiting list ASAP and then be sure to get a snap in the in-house photobooth to prove you were there.
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that The Nice Guy in Los Angeles is THE place to see and be seen. The latest offering from the h.wood Group is the city's answer to London's Chiltern Firehouse and with Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and the Kardashians gracing the haunt night after night, it's easy to see why. But it's not just the plush Mafia-inspired decor, relaxed vibe and celebrity clientele that draws in the crowds, the food is something to write home about, too. The kitchen serves up good, hearty LA grub; think succulent burgers, juicy meatballs, the tastiest truffle fries and sweet apple crumble, which Gigi Hadid loves so much they named it after her. The delicious food is washed down by creative cocktails and the finest whiskies and the waiters really know their stuff. If you want to dine at LA's trendiest eatery, get on the waiting list ASAP and then be sure to get a snap in the in-house photobooth to prove you were there.
BOTANICAL DINING
The Botanist in Trinity Leeds offers a wondrous concoction of botanical cocktails, craft beers and ales, Champagne and wine. A sublime social spot like not other, you also get live music and gourmet food inspired by European delis, rotisserie and BBQ.
The Botanist in Trinity Leeds offers a wondrous concoction of botanical cocktails, craft beers and ales, Champagne and wine. A sublime social spot like not other, you also get live music and gourmet food inspired by European delis, rotisserie and BBQ.
TIBITS
Tibits is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant offering up a guilt free, comprehensive menu that changes daily, with dishes inspired from the Mediterranean through to Asia, all produced with largely organic and all GM-free ingredients. Check out any of their seven branches in London and Switzerland - or you can recreate eighty of their most coveted and mouth-watering recipes at home with their new book co-written with Rolf Hiltl, Vegan Love Story.
Tibits is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant offering up a guilt free, comprehensive menu that changes daily, with dishes inspired from the Mediterranean through to Asia, all produced with largely organic and all GM-free ingredients. Check out any of their seven branches in London and Switzerland - or you can recreate eighty of their most coveted and mouth-watering recipes at home with their new book co-written with Rolf Hiltl, Vegan Love Story.
SAKE NO HANA
Celebrate the arrival of Spring in style at luxe Japanese haunt, Sake No Hana. The restaurant from the Hakkasan family houses a beautiful and Instagram-friendly sakura cherry blossom garden from 21st March to 18th June. Inspired by hanami, the centuries-old Japanese tradition of celebrating the fleeting cherry blossom, Sakura at Sake no Hana offers guests the chance to enjoy the transient beauty of the flowers in the heart of Mayfair. As well as an aesthetically pleasing interior, a limited edition seven course menu has been created for guests to enjoy, featuring a cocktail, a bento box created by Executive Head Chef Hideki Hiwatashi, a dessert and macarons. Sakura at Sake no Hana¿s limited edition menu is available for lunch and dinner in the bar and restaurant sushi counter from 21st March to 18th June, Monday to Saturday, for £34 per person. To book a table call 020 7925 8988 or email reservations@sakenohana.com.
Celebrate the arrival of Spring in style at luxe Japanese haunt, Sake No Hana. The restaurant from the Hakkasan family houses a beautiful and Instagram-friendly sakura cherry blossom garden from 21st March to 18th June. Inspired by hanami, the centuries-old Japanese tradition of celebrating the fleeting cherry blossom, Sakura at Sake no Hana offers guests the chance to enjoy the transient beauty of the flowers in the heart of Mayfair. As well as an aesthetically pleasing interior, a limited edition seven course menu has been created for guests to enjoy, featuring a cocktail, a bento box created by Executive Head Chef Hideki Hiwatashi, a dessert and macarons. Sakura at Sake no Hana¿s limited edition menu is available for lunch and dinner in the bar and restaurant sushi counter from 21st March to 18th June, Monday to Saturday, for £34 per person. To book a table call 020 7925 8988 or email reservations@sakenohana.com.
BLUEBIRD
When it comes to foodie buzz words in London the Bluebird is definitely up there. The go-to eatery of the MIC crew is certainly one to tick off the to eat list. And those who have had their fill of the restaurants menu will be pleased to hear that exciting new plates have arrived in SW3. The Queen scallops are fully deserving of their name with the combination of salty chorizo and sharp apple enough for the finest palette. The sharing Chateaubriand is not to be missed but certainly to be shared with what I can only imagine to be half a cow served up on a wooden block. While the crème brûlée and profiteroles are not to be missed make sure to save room for one of the Bluebirds famous cocktails that really cant be beaten. If you are looking for a reason to return to the toffs haunt this menu is it top drawer darling.
MARTHA CLIFF
When it comes to foodie buzz words in London the Bluebird is definitely up there. The go-to eatery of the MIC crew is certainly one to tick off the to eat list. And those who have had their fill of the restaurants menu will be pleased to hear that exciting new plates have arrived in SW3. The Queen scallops are fully deserving of their name with the combination of salty chorizo and sharp apple enough for the finest palette. The sharing Chateaubriand is not to be missed but certainly to be shared with what I can only imagine to be half a cow served up on a wooden block. While the crème brûlée and profiteroles are not to be missed make sure to save room for one of the Bluebirds famous cocktails that really cant be beaten. If you are looking for a reason to return to the toffs haunt this menu is it top drawer darling.
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The Multitasker from MissFits Nutrition is the first perfectly portioned, lean-pea protein shake designed just for women. Presented in a nifty single sachet, it will help you feel stronger and recover faster after a workout. With four flavours to choose from, Chocolate, Vanilla, Berry and Coffee, there's a treat for every taste bud - with no added sugars. The superfood sachets are also packed with cacao powder, vanilla beans, fruit and coffee beans. Suitable for vegans, the shakes are gluten and GMO free. Prices start at £16 for 12.
The Multitasker from MissFits Nutrition is the first perfectly portioned, lean-pea protein shake designed just for women. Presented in a nifty single sachet, it will help you feel stronger and recover faster after a workout. With four flavours to choose from, Chocolate, Vanilla, Berry and Coffee, there's a treat for every taste bud - with no added sugars. The superfood sachets are also packed with cacao powder, vanilla beans, fruit and coffee beans. Suitable for vegans, the shakes are gluten and GMO free. Prices start at £16 for 12.
LEG GOALS
Inject some sunshine into your next workout courtesy of these new leggings from Terez ($72), created in collaboration with photographer Debby Hymowitz. Famed for capturing images of some of the world's most beautiful and exotic locations, Debby offered two of her most well-known images to the workoutwear brand - a picture of palms from Flamands Beach in St. Barths, and an image of umbrellas in Positano.
Inject some sunshine into your next workout courtesy of these new leggings from Terez ($72), created in collaboration with photographer Debby Hymowitz. Famed for capturing images of some of the world's most beautiful and exotic locations, Debby offered two of her most well-known images to the workoutwear brand - a picture of palms from Flamands Beach in St. Barths, and an image of umbrellas in Positano.
FASHIONABLE FITNESS
Fashion blogger extraordinaire Danielle Bernstein of We Wore What lent her sensational sense of style to a workoutwear collaboration with Strut This, available exclusively at Bandier. And while all of the pieces are sure to wow your fellow gym-goers, it's this marble-print sports bra ($88) that has our heart all aflutter. Stylish and comfortable, it's a must-have for any and all fashionable fitness fans out there.
Fashion blogger extraordinaire Danielle Bernstein of We Wore What lent her sensational sense of style to a workoutwear collaboration with Strut This, available exclusively at Bandier. And while all of the pieces are sure to wow your fellow gym-goers, it's this marble-print sports bra ($88) that has our heart all aflutter. Stylish and comfortable, it's a must-have for any and all fashionable fitness fans out there.
CASH IN OLD TRAINERS
Ever wondered that to do with your old running trainers? Instead of throwing them in the bin or keeping them buried at the back of your closet, you can now recycle them thanks to Runners Need. The running store are inviting people to bring their old trainers in to their stores across the country from October 9th to be recycled. As an extra incentive, anyone bringing old trainers in before 9 November will get a £20 voucher to spend in store towards a new pair. Visit www.runnersneed.com/about-us/recyclemyrun.html for more info.
Ever wondered that to do with your old running trainers? Instead of throwing them in the bin or keeping them buried at the back of your closet, you can now recycle them thanks to Runners Need. The running store are inviting people to bring their old trainers in to their stores across the country from October 9th to be recycled. As an extra incentive, anyone bringing old trainers in before 9 November will get a £20 voucher to spend in store towards a new pair. Visit www.runnersneed.com/about-us/recyclemyrun.html for more info.
HIKING BOOTS
Structure, stability and suspension define this women's hiking boot, designed for all-around trail comfort while you head further past the horizon. It's reinforced at the heel and toe, and the high-traction, low-profile lugs let go of debris for lighter travel. KEEN WOMEN'S APHLEX WATERPROOF BOOT, £119.99
Structure, stability and suspension define this women's hiking boot, designed for all-around trail comfort while you head further past the horizon. It's reinforced at the heel and toe, and the high-traction, low-profile lugs let go of debris for lighter travel. KEEN WOMEN'S APHLEX WATERPROOF BOOT, £119.99
SCHOOL OF STRUT
In this sassy dance class attendees, aka 'strutters', are taught a dance routine while wearing trainers. But once the routine has been mastered, they can slip on their high heels if they wish! There's some strut practice (the strut-off) and then the routine is performed in heels. It's designed to help women find their inner diva and embrace their femininity. Find out more about Strutology classes, launching soon, as well as how to become an InStrutter Trainer, on Zoe McNulty's website.
In this sassy dance class attendees, aka 'strutters', are taught a dance routine while wearing trainers. But once the routine has been mastered, they can slip on their high heels if they wish! There's some strut practice (the strut-off) and then the routine is performed in heels. It's designed to help women find their inner diva and embrace their femininity. Find out more about Strutology classes, launching soon, as well as how to become an InStrutter Trainer, on Zoe McNulty's website.
9BAR have introduced a new fruity flavour to their range of energy bars. Carob Hit Chia Berry combines sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, hemp and chia seed and the flavour of raspberry and a chocolate carob coating. It's high in fibre, vegan-friendly, gluten-free and made with no artificial colours or preservatives. RRP: £10.80 (16 x 50g
BRA-VO!
When it comes to choosing the perfect ensemble for your next sporting adventure, nothing could be more important than finding the ideal sports bra to provide you with ample support - while also adding a fashionable flair to your outfit. Enter Aerie's latest sports bra offering, a chic zipped number ($39.95) that will not only ensure total comfort, but also inject some extra style into your look. Snap (or zip!) it up quickly, and who knows, this chic addition to your workoutwear wardrobe may provide you with the extra boost of motivation you need to hit the gym...
When it comes to choosing the perfect ensemble for your next sporting adventure, nothing could be more important than finding the ideal sports bra to provide you with ample support - while also adding a fashionable flair to your outfit. Enter Aerie's latest sports bra offering, a chic zipped number ($39.95) that will not only ensure total comfort, but also inject some extra style into your look. Snap (or zip!) it up quickly, and who knows, this chic addition to your workoutwear wardrobe may provide you with the extra boost of motivation you need to hit the gym...
Consuming protein after exercise has been proven to aid recovery but it isn't always easy to get to straight after a race or training session. Now SiS have come up with a solution with their WHEY20 product. It is portable a low carb and low fat protein snack that tastes like a flavoured yogurt, available in strawberry and lemon favours from the SiS website http://www.scienceinsport.com. Individual sachets are also stocked in Waitrose and Tesco for RRP £1.99
STYLISH SUPPORT
While all the workouts in the world might not be able to help you achieve the enviable physique of a Victoria's Secret model - you can at the very least steal their sporty style courtesy of Pink's chic new range of sports bras ($24.95 each). Show off your figure to full effect in one of the flattering and colorful designs, all of which are sure to have you eagerly awaiting your next trip to the gym.
While all the workouts in the world might not be able to help you achieve the enviable physique of a Victoria's Secret model - you can at the very least steal their sporty style courtesy of Pink's chic new range of sports bras ($24.95 each). Show off your figure to full effect in one of the flattering and colorful designs, all of which are sure to have you eagerly awaiting your next trip to the gym.
Ahead of the London Marathon on Sunday 24 April, TRIBE will stage a celebration of all things running at their Marathon Hub at London's Old Street station. They will be holding HIIT, yoga and Pilates classes to help with tapering; race preparation knowledge sessions with advice from experts and London's best carbo-loading courtesy 26 Grains. For added inspiration, they will have a film screening of Forrest Gump on the Friday before the race. Visit https://wearetribe.co/ for full details
WIRELESS EARPHONES
iFrogz Charisma are a brand new type of fitness headphone. They're wireless, bluetooth, sweat resistent, lightweight, and have been designed by female athletes to suit the needs of active women. They deliver solid bass and chiming highs for awesome sound. £29.99
iFrogz Charisma are a brand new type of fitness headphone. They're wireless, bluetooth, sweat resistent, lightweight, and have been designed by female athletes to suit the needs of active women. They deliver solid bass and chiming highs for awesome sound. £29.99
If you want to start running to get fit in 2016 and don't know where to start, then buy a copy of Run Yourself Fit, out now published by Summersdale. The book is written by former editor of Women's Running magazine Christina Macdonald, who practises what she preaches having completed a number of races from 5k to marathon distance. The beginner-friendly tome has training plans, tips and advice on how to avoid injury. RRP £6.99
If you're inspired to pick up a racket by Andy Murray becoming Wimbledon champion for the second time and Heather Watson taking the mixed doubles trophy, then the Lawn Tennis Association are offering plenty of opportunities to play the sort this summer. On the weekend of July 15-17 hundreds of free tennis sessions will be available at venues across the whole of the UKas part of the Great British Tennis Weekend. If you miss that then fear not as every Tuesday women can get involved in special sessions. Visit www.lta.org.uk for full details
PUMPKIN PROTEIN
Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder offers more organically certified vegetarian protein than hemp or soy, and has more than twice the protein content of raw pumpkin seeds. The nutrients help to support red blood cell production and the immune system, maintain healthy skin hair and nails, and repair cells which have become damaged through injury or exercise. Amazing! Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder costs £23.75 for 600g from greensforhealth.co.uk
Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder offers more organically certified vegetarian protein than hemp or soy, and has more than twice the protein content of raw pumpkin seeds. The nutrients help to support red blood cell production and the immune system, maintain healthy skin hair and nails, and repair cells which have become damaged through injury or exercise. Amazing! Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder costs £23.75 for 600g from greensforhealth.co.uk
NEW BALANCE
Sportswear brand New Balance just opened its European flagship store on London's Oxford Street (near John Lewis) meaning we can all look amazing in the gym. Shop for your new workout outfit in the largest New Balance store in the world, which stocks the full range of products over three floors, including running, football, the uber-cool lifestyle ranges, women's tech training and even kids' shoes.
Sportswear brand New Balance just opened its European flagship store on London's Oxford Street (near John Lewis) meaning we can all look amazing in the gym. Shop for your new workout outfit in the largest New Balance store in the world, which stocks the full range of products over three floors, including running, football, the uber-cool lifestyle ranges, women's tech training and even kids' shoes.
Ignite is a new ebook from fitness expert Julia Buckley, the author of the bestselling, The Fat Burn Revolution. The series of six 30-minute workouts claim to deliver astonishing fat loss and fitness gains after just four weeks. Best of all, you don't need to join a gym as you can do all the workouts in the comfort of your own home.
FE FITNESS
A slick new gym in the City will make sure you stay on track with your progress - because if you don't, you may be suspended. You can sign up for their 12-week Metamorphosis Membership at Fe Fitness for a reduced rate of £960. As if you needed more motivation. In January, it goes up to £1,450.
A slick new gym in the City will make sure you stay on track with your progress - because if you don't, you may be suspended. You can sign up for their 12-week Metamorphosis Membership at Fe Fitness for a reduced rate of £960. As if you needed more motivation. In January, it goes up to £1,450.
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SMARTBOND is L'Oréal Professionnel's new smart ingredient added to hair colour to minimise potential damage. The additive is 'better than Olaplex' and protect bonds deep within the hair and strengthens them during colouring and lightening processes. This makes hair stronger, touchably softer, and shinier. The new two-step process is used by Donald Black at Neville's hair salon in London.
SMARTBOND is L'Oréal Professionnel's new smart ingredient added to hair colour to minimise potential damage. The additive is 'better than Olaplex' and protect bonds deep within the hair and strengthens them during colouring and lightening processes. This makes hair stronger, touchably softer, and shinier. The new two-step process is used by Donald Black at Neville's hair salon in London.
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Fashion label Rag & Bone has branched out into beauty with the launch of its first range of fine fragrances. The eight-strong collection, which features a series of beautiful scents, are available as individual fragrances ($140 each), or all together in a sample library ($95) - the perfect pick for anyone who simply can't make up their minds. From floral Neroli to deep and musky Amber, there is certain to be at least one scent to suit even the most discerning of fragrance lovers.
Fashion label Rag & Bone has branched out into beauty with the launch of its first range of fine fragrances. The eight-strong collection, which features a series of beautiful scents, are available as individual fragrances ($140 each), or all together in a sample library ($95) - the perfect pick for anyone who simply can't make up their minds. From floral Neroli to deep and musky Amber, there is certain to be at least one scent to suit even the most discerning of fragrance lovers.
BARBER + BLOW
A new barber and blow dry service launches at 1Rebel, St Mary Axe, London, allowing fitness fans to leave the gym with awesome hair. 1Rebel are know for revolutionising London's fitness scene since their launch in 2015. With centrally located studios, their latest innovation is based at 1Rebel's flagship studio, St Mary Axe. Partnering with Barber + Blow to bring gym-goers a unique concept, they can now have a quick, luxury blow-dry or gentleman's cut after working out (and showering!). Barber + Blow, from £10 for a beard trim, or £15 for a braid.
A new barber and blow dry service launches at 1Rebel, St Mary Axe, London, allowing fitness fans to leave the gym with awesome hair. 1Rebel are know for revolutionising London's fitness scene since their launch in 2015. With centrally located studios, their latest innovation is based at 1Rebel's flagship studio, St Mary Axe. Partnering with Barber + Blow to bring gym-goers a unique concept, they can now have a quick, luxury blow-dry or gentleman's cut after working out (and showering!). Barber + Blow, from £10 for a beard trim, or £15 for a braid.
GIFTS ALL YEAR
If you don't want the gift-giving of Christmas to end, check out the chic Parisian subscription service MyLittleBox.co.uk. The company, set up by stylish French blogger Fany Péchiodat, delivers a gorgeous package of two lifestyle items, from a mix of boutique and luxury brands, and one exclusive and full-size beauty product from the Parisian brand's lusted after cosmetics range, My Little Beauty. The subscription box £14.95 a month and makes getting mail fun again.
If you don't want the gift-giving of Christmas to end, check out the chic Parisian subscription service MyLittleBox.co.uk. The company, set up by stylish French blogger Fany Péchiodat, delivers a gorgeous package of two lifestyle items, from a mix of boutique and luxury brands, and one exclusive and full-size beauty product from the Parisian brand's lusted after cosmetics range, My Little Beauty. The subscription box £14.95 a month and makes getting mail fun again.
HAND TREATS
This little luxury set features shea butter hand cream, refining hand scrub and a cuticle and nail cream. It's perfect for a relaxation boost if you want to treat yourself. William Morris Hand Care Treats, £15.95, Joe Browns
This little luxury set features shea butter hand cream, refining hand scrub and a cuticle and nail cream. It's perfect for a relaxation boost if you want to treat yourself. William Morris Hand Care Treats, £15.95, Joe Browns
PLUMPER LIPS
The Dr Rakus Organic Natural Lip Plumper is designed to work with or without lip fillers to give lips a fuller appearance. It is paraben-free and made entirely from natural and organic ingredients including capsicum to increase blood flow and enhance the Cupid's Bow and volume, Vitamin A to increase cell turnover, Vitamin B to reduce the appearance of fine lines and Vitamin E to keep lips hydrated - plus so much more.
The Dr Rakus Organic Natural Lip Plumper is designed to work with or without lip fillers to give lips a fuller appearance. It is paraben-free and made entirely from natural and organic ingredients including capsicum to increase blood flow and enhance the Cupid's Bow and volume, Vitamin A to increase cell turnover, Vitamin B to reduce the appearance of fine lines and Vitamin E to keep lips hydrated - plus so much more.
HIGH-TECH CLEANSE
Dr. Levy's amazing new synergistic cleanser helps to progressively eliminate dullness from the outer cell layer. It encourages renewal of deeper, healthier cells and facilitates a deeper penetration of the youth-enhancing so-called ArganCellActiv ingredients. Thanks to its unique creamy texture, 3DEEPTM further helps to fortify the natural moisture barrier of the skin, leaving the skin silky and soft. The new 3DEEPTM Cell Renewal Micro-Resurfacing Cleanser costs £39 for 150ml. Head to drlevyswitzerland.com
Dr. Levy's amazing new synergistic cleanser helps to progressively eliminate dullness from the outer cell layer. It encourages renewal of deeper, healthier cells and facilitates a deeper penetration of the youth-enhancing so-called ArganCellActiv ingredients. Thanks to its unique creamy texture, 3DEEPTM further helps to fortify the natural moisture barrier of the skin, leaving the skin silky and soft. The new 3DEEPTM Cell Renewal Micro-Resurfacing Cleanser costs £39 for 150ml. Head to drlevyswitzerland.com
SKIN SAVIOR
With the colder months in full swing, it's only a matter of time before the chilly weather starts to take its toll on your complexion. Thankfully, however, help is at hand. Enter the Amway Artistry Supreme LX Regenerating Cream ($365), an incredibly rich and luxurious anti-aging product that promises to regenerate and plump the skin, leaving it smooth, soft and healthy, whatever the weather. Plus, the rich formula will nourish the complexion and protect it against the elements.
With the colder months in full swing, it's only a matter of time before the chilly weather starts to take its toll on your complexion. Thankfully, however, help is at hand. Enter the Amway Artistry Supreme LX Regenerating Cream ($365), an incredibly rich and luxurious anti-aging product that promises to regenerate and plump the skin, leaving it smooth, soft and healthy, whatever the weather. Plus, the rich formula will nourish the complexion and protect it against the elements.
FAKE TAN BE GONE
In world-first, Antheia is an express fake tan remover that removes orange, streaky tans with a simple spray and wipe formula.
In world-first, Antheia is an express fake tan remover that removes orange, streaky tans with a simple spray and wipe formula.
SWEET SCENT
With Mother's Day just around the corner, the hunt is on for the perfect - and most unique - gift to give your mom. But while flowers and candy might be nice, we suggest you look no further than this fabulous fragrance by Odin. Inspired by the romance of exotic destinations and long-forgotten places, Odin New York¿s Black Line No. 12 scent ($165), which draws on the rich landscapes of India, features a spicy mix of black pepper, rare Lacha saffron, warm nutmeg and carnation flower, which is intended to evoke images rich in color and beauty. The unisex scent also contains middle notes of suede accord, which is mixed with bottom notes of patchouli, sandalwood and musk to create a long-lasting earthy base. The deep scent is sure to make this Mother's Day one she will never forget.
With Mother's Day just around the corner, the hunt is on for the perfect - and most unique - gift to give your mom. But while flowers and candy might be nice, we suggest you look no further than this fabulous fragrance by Odin. Inspired by the romance of exotic destinations and long-forgotten places, Odin New York¿s Black Line No. 12 scent ($165), which draws on the rich landscapes of India, features a spicy mix of black pepper, rare Lacha saffron, warm nutmeg and carnation flower, which is intended to evoke images rich in color and beauty. The unisex scent also contains middle notes of suede accord, which is mixed with bottom notes of patchouli, sandalwood and musk to create a long-lasting earthy base. The deep scent is sure to make this Mother's Day one she will never forget.
HAIRCARE HEROES
New to Unite's iconic 7SECONDS range is this shampoo ($33) and conditioner ($35) duo. Offering powerful, all-day moisture and enviable shine, the products also promise to ensure long-lasting protection against heat and environmental aggressors.
New to Unite's iconic 7SECONDS range is this shampoo ($33) and conditioner ($35) duo. Offering powerful, all-day moisture and enviable shine, the products also promise to ensure long-lasting protection against heat and environmental aggressors.
PAMPER AWAY
Unsure of what to buy your mom this Mother's Day - but want something that you know she will never forget? Why not forget the more traditional treats and opt for something that will help her to enjoy the day even more? That's where the New York-based Julien Farel Restore Salon and Spa at the Loews Regency Hotel on Park Avenue comes in. With several pampering packages designed especially for mother's of all ages - from moms-to-be to moms with teenage children - there is something on offer to suit even the most hard-to-please of parents, be it a massage, manicure, make-up or even all three. And, best of all, there are plenty of opportunities for the kids to get in on the pampering session too - making Mother's Day all the more enjoyable for everyone involved, not just mom!
Unsure of what to buy your mom this Mother's Day - but want something that you know she will never forget? Why not forget the more traditional treats and opt for something that will help her to enjoy the day even more? That's where the New York-based Julien Farel Restore Salon and Spa at the Loews Regency Hotel on Park Avenue comes in. With several pampering packages designed especially for mother's of all ages - from moms-to-be to moms with teenage children - there is something on offer to suit even the most hard-to-please of parents, be it a massage, manicure, make-up or even all three. And, best of all, there are plenty of opportunities for the kids to get in on the pampering session too - making Mother's Day all the more enjoyable for everyone involved, not just mom!
CLEAN SCENT
Moschino's latest Fresh fragrance might just be its most fun-filled. Encased in a quirky bottle which looks just like your average cleaning product, the scent itself is anything but ordinary. A beautiful blend of mandarin, bergamot, ylang ylang, raspberry, peony, osmanthus, woods, patchouli and ambrox makes for an enticing scent that will linger for hours after application.
Moschino's latest Fresh fragrance might just be its most fun-filled. Encased in a quirky bottle which looks just like your average cleaning product, the scent itself is anything but ordinary. A beautiful blend of mandarin, bergamot, ylang ylang, raspberry, peony, osmanthus, woods, patchouli and ambrox makes for an enticing scent that will linger for hours after application.
COVERPROOF SKIN
WUNDER2'S new foundation is a breakthrough: water-proof and transfer-proof. CoverProof features a revolutionary Tri-Plex 24hour-plus, long-wear formula that works on three interconnecting levels to deliver a flawless finish that's comfortable and nourishing for the skin. £24.95
WUNDER2'S new foundation is a breakthrough: water-proof and transfer-proof. CoverProof features a revolutionary Tri-Plex 24hour-plus, long-wear formula that works on three interconnecting levels to deliver a flawless finish that's comfortable and nourishing for the skin. £24.95
MIRACLE MOISTURE
Aesop's Rind Concentrate Body Balm is no fable. The after-shower balm smells delightful and will bring dry skin back to life in no time. £69 500ml.
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Aesop's Rind Concentrate Body Balm is no fable. The after-shower balm smells delightful and will bring dry skin back to life in no time. £69 500ml.
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SUPER OIL
Those who are unfamiliar with Kiehl's Superbly Restorative Dry Oil get ready to make it part of your winter beauty routine. Use it as a treatment for dry hair or sooth winter chafing. £37.50, Selfridges
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Those who are unfamiliar with Kiehl's Superbly Restorative Dry Oil get ready to make it part of your winter beauty routine. Use it as a treatment for dry hair or sooth winter chafing. £37.50, Selfridges
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AIR PATROL
Benefit¿s Air Patrol is one of those miracle products that actually works. The eyeshadow primer has kept the FEMAIL desk¿s eyeshadow smudge free even during the most stressful of work days! £21.50 Benefit
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Benefit¿s Air Patrol is one of those miracle products that actually works. The eyeshadow primer has kept the FEMAIL desk¿s eyeshadow smudge free even during the most stressful of work days! £21.50 Benefit
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HAIR RESCUE
With damp weather bringing with it the dreaded winter frizz many of us will be turning to our straighteners this winter. To avoid damaged hair perk it up once a week with the Rosemary & Cedarwood hair treatment from Neal's Yard. £6.50
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With damp weather bringing with it the dreaded winter frizz many of us will be turning to our straighteners this winter. To avoid damaged hair perk it up once a week with the Rosemary & Cedarwood hair treatment from Neal's Yard. £6.50
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MAGIC SOAP
Dr Bronner¿s pure castile soap is rightly dubbed magic soap. It has a myriad of uses from shampoo and face cleansing to floor cleaner and even tooth paste. We love the lavender scent, add a few drops to your bath for a relaxing soak. £8.50 ASOS
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Dr Bronner¿s pure castile soap is rightly dubbed magic soap. It has a myriad of uses from shampoo and face cleansing to floor cleaner and even tooth paste. We love the lavender scent, add a few drops to your bath for a relaxing soak. £8.50 ASOS
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CONDITIONER OF KINGS
Look to Scandinavia for your latest hair product obsession. We love the L:A Bruket Balsam Citrongräs conditioner with detangling properties leaving you with soft silky hair. £26.90
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Look to Scandinavia for your latest hair product obsession. We love the L:A Bruket Balsam Citrongräs conditioner with detangling properties leaving you with soft silky hair. £26.90
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FAIRY SKIN
Pixi's makeup melting wipes are FEMAIL's most coveted product of late. Removing makeup up with ease and with a goregeous scent it makes the job a real joy. £10 Pixi
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Pixi's makeup melting wipes are FEMAIL's most coveted product of late. Removing makeup up with ease and with a goregeous scent it makes the job a real joy. £10 Pixi
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Heart-warming photographs showcase the special bond between single fathers and their children - from dressing up as fairies to letting their daughters paint their nails
Put together by Bored Panda, the photos show men (clockwise from top left) enjoying relaxing beauty treatments with the daughters, playing dress up, getting a manicure, donning tiaras, snuggling up for story-time, and even bringing their kids along to the gym.
Are these the ANGRIEST animals on the internet? Hilarious photos of furious pets - including a toad with an attitude - sweep the web
This collection reminds us that just like us, animals have bad days too - and being photographed doesn't appear to have made them any happier.
Fitness blogger urges her followers to ignore 'manipulative' scales - after they showed she had PUT ON weight despite slimming down
Fenella Scarlett McCall, 30, from Melbourne, says she put on muscle mass after 'consistently working out' for 17 months and has learned to 'never trust' her bathroom scales again.
Revealed: How a £4.37 Malbec sold in ASDA took America by storm after being crowned the best wine in the world (and it's still one of the cheapest bottles to buy)
Chilean red La Moneda Reserva Malbec won best in its category at the Decanter World Wine Awards last year and it was imported into Walmart stores. We reveal how it took the US by storm.
Black widow killer who persuaded her lesbian lover to shoot her millionaire husband when he cut off her $35,000 a month allowance STILL claims to be innocent
Celeste Beard, 53, is serving a life sentence in Texas after she begged her lesbian lover to murder her husband Steven, 70. Despite her conviction she still maintains she is innocent of her crimes.
Miss Willoughby's £21m fortune: How Holly is set double her wealth from an interior design business with Dragons' Den's Peter Jones (making her the UK's richest female TV presenter)
Presenter Holly Willoughby, 35, is set to earn at least £10 million from a new interior design business with Dragons' Den's Peter Jones, making her the wealthiest female TV presenter in the UK.
Can YOU tell which way is up? Optical illusion photo of a man who appears to defy gravity leaves the web baffled
Shared by Imgur user TheGrisGrisMan, the photo appears to show a man leaning against the Great Wall of China for a photograph.
Man who can TASTE sounds reveals the flavours of last year's biggest songs (and Justin Bieber's Love Yourself tastes like boiled egg)
James Wannerton has synaesthesia, a neurological condition that links senses such as taste and hearing. He has made a music flavour chart listing how hit songs of 2016 taste to him.
'Fred is in love with Debbie and I don't blame him!' Viewers - and the youngest member of the Robshaw family - fall for the pretty maid on BBC2's Further Back in Time for Dinner
Debbie the maid has so far tackled calves' brains, offal galore and a wood pigeon - and won hearts with her culinary skills, not least that of little Fred Robshaw, the youngest member of the BBC2 docu-series.
Can YOU tell what's wrong with these photos? Close-ups appear to show perfectly applied eyeshadow and lush lashes (but they're not where you'd expect them to be)
The latest beauty craze to sweep Instagram shows perfectly applied eyeshadow and luscious lashes - but not on the face. Thigh make-up is the latest bizarre beauty trend among bloggers.
How quickly can YOU spot the typo? Hilarious photos showcase the spelling mistakes on billboards that make drivers do a double take
A hilarious selection of photos showcase the unfortunate typos that have been overlooked on billboard signs.
The home habits that prove you're more intelligent than everyone else (including having a messy bedroom and being addicted to Netflix)
From how you organise - or fail to organise - your home to what time you go to bed, these are the telltale signs that suggest your intelligence could be higher than everyone else's.
Woman cruelly mocked for her 'scaly' skin has defied her bullies by becoming a beauty queen - as she admits her condition left children 'afraid' of her
Bailey Pretak, 30, from Wilcox in Pennsylvania, was born with lamellar ichthyosis - a genetic disorder that means her skin constantly cracks and sheds.
Reality star addicted to surgery reveals she's spent £155,000 on creating her dream body - including chin contouring, five nose jobs and SIX breast augmentations
Reality star Laura Alicia Summers, 32, (left, now), from Nottingham, appears on Celebrity Botched Bodies (inset) where she undergoes her sixth breast enhancement to get corrective surgery after a botched op left them asymmetrical. She has spent £155,000 since she had her first cosmetic procedure age 18 years old and doesn't plan on stopping. (Right) Laura before her operations when she was still at school.
Style princess! Mary puts on a strong sartorial display as she joins designers at Copenhagen Fashion Week
The royal was resplendent in a jewel-embellished black coat, cigarette pants and white jumper as she arrived at the opening of the Copenhagen Fashion Week at the City Hall in Denmark.
Accountants defend their 'mundane' profession with their CRAZIEST stories - like staying up past midnight, having an outfit for each day of the week and using different coloured post-it notes
From staying up past midnight and having an outfit for each day of the week to using different post-it notes to shake things up, the number crunchers do very little to disprove their reputation.
Meet the married couple who swapped their four bedroom home for a seven metre BOAT in a bid to 'live with less'... and she can't even swim
After their kids flew the coop, Western Australian couple Ben and Shamara Williams packed up their lives to make a 7.3 metre boat their new home
'We have a new friend': Teenager's tweet from a night out goes viral after she poses for a bathroom selfie with a delighted elderly woman
Mahri Smith, 18, from Ottawa tweeted a series of selfies of herself with her friends and an elderly woman - and her post has already been retweeted 73,000 times in just 48 hours.
'I'm sick of all the moaning': Socialite Lady Victoria Hervey comes under fire from fans for appearing to SUPPORT Trump's immigration laws
The English socialite, 40, has been criticised by fans on Instagram for a post that called for people to 'stop moaning' about Trump's 'extreme vetting' against travellers from seven Muslim nations.
Dying mother with incurable cancer reveals how burlesque dancing has helped her beat doctors' expectations (and she's determined to perform one last time)
Lorrainne Castellano, 56, from Cardiff has revealed how her burlesque hobby helped her to battle incurable cancer after she was diagnosed in 2013, by giving her a positive focus.
'Why are they teasing us?' Fans hail the return of Nando's popular Churrasco Thigh Burger... but some are ALREADY in mourning as it will only be available for four weeks
The popular chicken thigh burger is back on menus today until February 27. There was an outpouring of grief when it was pulled from menus last year - but fans are now celebrating its return.
'I'm sick of all the moaning': Socialite Lady Victoria Hervey comes under fire from fans for appearing to SUPPORT Trump's immigration laws
The English socialite, 40, has been criticised by fans on Instagram for a post that called for people to 'stop moaning' about Trump's 'extreme vetting' against travellers from seven Muslim nations.
'I can never be with the woman I love, so I went with second best': People reveal the brutally honest reasons they SETTLED for their partners
Some people are lucky in love and end up with their dream partner. However, others seem to have been too afraid of staying single and 'settled' for their partner for a variety of reasons.
Couple who have been trying for a baby for seven years launch online campaign to raise money for IVF after being told they can't have the treatment on the NHS
Laura and Saleem Khan, from Coventry, have been trying to conceive for the last seven years but have faced complications because Laura suffers from polycystic ovary syndrome.
The mothers who believe there's nothing wrong with breastfeeding children over two (and here's their pictures to prove it)
Photographer Natalie McCain, from Florida, said mothers who choose to nurse their child past infancy are made to feel ashamed, even though there are health benefits.
Woman seeks advice on whether she should confess to having drunken sex with her friend's ex - but fellow mothers tell her to keep on LYING
A woman who admitted to having a one night stand with her friend's ex boyfriend asked fellow users on Mumsnet whether she should confess to her her perceived misdemeanor.
FOOD, RECIPES & COOKING
SUPER SALMON recipes by Signe Johanson for the Norwegian Seafood Council, www.seafoodfromnorway.co.uk
Click on image for recipe
Makes 30 small pancakes
150g rye flour
100g wholemeal spelt flour
5g fresh yeast or ½ tsp dried yeast
300ml sour cream
50-100ml whole milk
2 medium eggs, beaten
50g butter, melted
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp sea salt
150ml white wine vinegar
75g fructose (fruit sugar) or 100g caster sugar
Smoked salmon slices
Crème fraîche
Mix the flours with the yeast, sour cream and 50ml of the milk. Cover and set aside for an hour. Place the sugar and the vinegar in a saucepan along with 75ml water and simmer, allowing the sugar to dissolve. Remove from heat, add the thinly sliced fennel to this mixture and cover. Add the beaten eggs, melted butter, baking powder and sea salt to the bowl with the flours, yeast and sour cream. Stir thoroughly and prepare a skillet with a little oil over a medium heat. Start frying small pancakes for a minute or so before flipping. Assemble salmon slices on each piece, followed by a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche.
Serves 2
4 slices of Norwegian smoked salmon
1 handful of freshly shelled peas
1 shallot, finely chopped
Juice and zest of 1 unwaxed lemon
2 tbsp of oil
1 avocado
2 slices of rye bread
Salt & pepper
Place the shelled peas in a bowl and add the finely chopped shallot. Mix together the lemon zest and oil and season to taste with a little salt and pepper. Toss the peas and shallots in this dressing and set aside for about 30 minutes before you prepare the open sandwiches. Slice open the avocado and cut segments to place on the rye bread. Fold the Norwegian smoked salmon on top of the avocado and then scatter the pea and shallot mixture on top of the salmon. If you have any fresh pea tips and shoots then add those as an extra garnish, or use a herb of your choice. Borage, parsley, chive and mint all work well with this tasty and healthy summer sandwich.
Serves 4
Juice and zest of 2 small limes
3 tbsp tamari soy sauce
3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1 tsp wasabi paste or powder
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or crushed
1 large piece of ginger, finely chopped or grated
4 individual salmon fillets, skin on
2 bunches of asparagus
1 punnet shiitake mushrooms
2 tbsp vegetable oil
225g rice noodles
1 extra lime for the stir-fry
1 bunch spring onions, chopped
Sesame seeds for garnish
mix together the lime zest and juice, the tamari soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, wasabi, garlic and ginger. Toss the salmon fillets in the marinade. Cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180. Place the fillets in an ovenproof dish and drizzle the marinade on top. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile stir-fry the vegetables and cook the noodles. Serve with salmon on top.
Serves 8-10
1 whole Norwegian salmon (approx. 2 kg.), descaled, gutted
75 g butter
2 small red onions, thinly sliced
2 unwaxed lemons, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
A bunch of fresh parsley
Herbamare (sea salt with herbs)
2 butternut squashes
2 bunches of kale
2 pomegranates, shucked open and de-seeded
Preheat the oven to 150C. Butter two aluminium sheets. Place one sheet on top of the roasting tray. Wipe the salmon dry and make three incisions into each side. Stuff all six incisions with a piece of red onion, lemon, fresh parsley and carrot. Close the salmon and sprinkle with a little lemon juice. Place the second sheet of foil on top of the salmon and crimp the edges inwards to create a parcel. Once sealed, place the salmon in the oven and roast for 1 ½ - 2 hours. Chop up the squash, place them on an uncovered tray and place in the oven for 30 minutes. Finely chop the kale and add this to the pomegranate seeds.
Serves 4
8 slices of Norwegian smoked salmon
4 slices of toasted sourdough or rye bread
2 avocados
Juice and zest of 1 unwaxed lemon
1 bunch of dill
4 tbsp creme fraiche
1 small batch of cucumber pickles
Slice open the avocado and cut segments to place on the sourdough or rye bread. Fold the Norwegian smoked salmon on top then scatter the dill, squeeze some lemon juice on top and garnish with creme friache. For the pickled cucumber:
150ml white wine vinegar
100g fructose (fruit sugar)
1 cucumber
Place the white wine vinegar and fructose together in a saucepan and warm through until the sugar dissolves. Allow to cool. Finely slice the cucumber and place in a deep bowl and add the cooled vinegar solution. Pickle for about 1 hour before serving with the salmon.
Serves 4
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
2 medium, waxy potatoes
1 small celeriac, peeled and quartered
1 bunch of chives
500ml chicken stock (or stock of your choice)
4 individual salmon fillets (skin on)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 broccoli or 1 packet of tenderstem broccoli
Handful of toasted almonds or almond flakes
1 unwaxed lemon for wedges
Preheat the oven to 190C. Sweat the onion in 1 tablespoonful of vegetable oil. Cut the potatoes and celeriac in 5mm slices and lay a third of the slices on the bottom of the dish and spread some of the onion and chopped chives on top, repeat the process until you have filled the dish. Pour in the hot stock until it covers all the vegetables and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Meanwhile place a large sauté pan on the hob and drizzle a spoonful of vegetable oil. Heat until the oil pop the fish fillets skin side down. While youre cooking the salmon pop the broccoli in a pan with boiling, salted water and cook for a couple of minutes.
FOOD BITES: This week's wish list
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ICE CREAM DREAM
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RARE CHOCOLATE
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ARTISAN TEQUILA
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NEW ZIZZI MENU
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CHEFS GO VEGAN
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VEGAN BACON
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NEW MEXICO
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GIN TWISTS
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CABANA KICK SAUCE
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MATCHA GREEN TEA
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MUSHROOM MAGIC
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BLACK RICE
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SPRING CORDIAL
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BIG BUNNY
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FINE WINE
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CHAMPERS FOR ALL
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JUICE TIME
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CAKE CUPPA
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PERFECT MATCH
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COOL WHITE
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SPICE UP YOUR DRINK
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FLAVOURED CROISSANT
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PECULIAR POPS
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CHOC SAUSAGE
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VALUE FINE WINE
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SUPER SHLOER
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COCONUT BREEZE
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COMPTOIR COOKING
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RARE CHOCOLATE
RARE CHOCOLATE
Hotel Chocolat is launching a brand new collection, Rare & Vintage. Coinciding with National Chocolate Week (10th-16th October), it consists of 20 single origin brand new chocolate slabs, each set in a beautiful new casting. Made with some of the most sought-after cocoa in the world, each priced at £3.85, or 3 or more for £3.15. The more cocoa, less sugar collection has something for everyone, from milk and dark chocolate lovers to vegans and even a sugar-free option. The range climbs from an exceptionally creamy 45% milk to a heady 100% dark.
Hotel Chocolat is launching a brand new collection, Rare & Vintage. Coinciding with National Chocolate Week (10th-16th October), it consists of 20 single origin brand new chocolate slabs, each set in a beautiful new casting. Made with some of the most sought-after cocoa in the world, each priced at £3.85, or 3 or more for £3.15. The more cocoa, less sugar collection has something for everyone, from milk and dark chocolate lovers to vegans and even a sugar-free option. The range climbs from an exceptionally creamy 45% milk to a heady 100% dark.
ARTISAN TEQUILA
Using the fresh and earthy base of the Blanco, Cazcabel Coffee blends a roasted sweet hit of luxury coffee to the spirit. Cazcabel Coffee Tequila boasts a dark, rich brown colour, chocolate and coffee aroma, and a taste profile of rich sweet freshly roasted coffee, chocolate, vanilla and agave. It's a stunning short that can be used in innovative cocktails or enjoyed neat over ice. £25.99 for 70cl.
Using the fresh and earthy base of the Blanco, Cazcabel Coffee blends a roasted sweet hit of luxury coffee to the spirit. Cazcabel Coffee Tequila boasts a dark, rich brown colour, chocolate and coffee aroma, and a taste profile of rich sweet freshly roasted coffee, chocolate, vanilla and agave. It's a stunning short that can be used in innovative cocktails or enjoyed neat over ice. £25.99 for 70cl.
NEW ZIZZI MENU
Zizzi has just launched their new autumn menu. Since launching their vegan options in March, the restaurant has sold almost 100,000 vegan dishes. Their comprehensive research found out veganism is on the rise, so their three new vegan dishes - a lentil ragu, a calzone pizza dessert and a bruschetta - will be well received.
Zizzi has just launched their new autumn menu. Since launching their vegan options in March, the restaurant has sold almost 100,000 vegan dishes. Their comprehensive research found out veganism is on the rise, so their three new vegan dishes - a lentil ragu, a calzone pizza dessert and a bruschetta - will be well received.
CHEFS GO VEGAN
A raft of celebrity chefs, including Christine Bailey, Pasquale Amico and Simone Remoli, are going vegan before performing cookery demos in front of anticipated full houses at the upcoming VegfestUK London event at Olympia London on October 22nd 23rd 2016.
A raft of celebrity chefs, including Christine Bailey, Pasquale Amico and Simone Remoli, are going vegan before performing cookery demos in front of anticipated full houses at the upcoming VegfestUK London event at Olympia London on October 22nd 23rd 2016.
VEGAN BACON
Save some piggies and pick up some vegan bacon (made from wheat!) from 'the vegan butcher' at the Sgaia stall at The West Midlands Vegan Festival. It's on 29th and 30th October from 10-6 at Wolverhampton Civic Hall and it's just £1 to get in for adults. You can also buy the 'mwheat' direct from sgaiafoods.co.uk.
Save some piggies and pick up some vegan bacon (made from wheat!) from 'the vegan butcher' at the Sgaia stall at The West Midlands Vegan Festival. It's on 29th and 30th October from 10-6 at Wolverhampton Civic Hall and it's just £1 to get in for adults. You can also buy the 'mwheat' direct from sgaiafoods.co.uk.
NEW MEXICO
Mexican restaurant Chiquito unveils its new menu, full of quality and fresh ingredients. A highlight is undoubtedly the new range of Street Food. Packed full of flavour, Chiquito has taken inspiration from the traditional and lively markets of Mexico to offer Spicy Crispy Tacos, Croquettes with sweet Jalapeño Jelly and a Five Bean Tortilla Stack. Yum.
Mexican restaurant Chiquito unveils its new menu, full of quality and fresh ingredients. A highlight is undoubtedly the new range of Street Food. Packed full of flavour, Chiquito has taken inspiration from the traditional and lively markets of Mexico to offer Spicy Crispy Tacos, Croquettes with sweet Jalapeño Jelly and a Five Bean Tortilla Stack. Yum.
GIN TWISTS
It's Gin O'Clock somewhere. That somewhere is in London at Sway, where Gin Twists are taking over this April. Ginspiration at its finest, you can sip on the simply refreshing Raspberry and Basil Twist, which includes Bombay Sapphire, a handful of raspberries, basil leaves and premium Schweppes Lavender tonic.
It's Gin O'Clock somewhere. That somewhere is in London at Sway, where Gin Twists are taking over this April. Ginspiration at its finest, you can sip on the simply refreshing Raspberry and Basil Twist, which includes Bombay Sapphire, a handful of raspberries, basil leaves and premium Schweppes Lavender tonic.
CABANA KICK SAUCE
If you like the spicy things in life, you'll love the latest offering from Cabana. The legendary Spicy Malagueta Sauce can be slathered on chicken or steak for an extra kick. Dip your fries in it or get creative and toss it on a salad - it'll add pizazz to even the simplest dishes.
If you like the spicy things in life, you'll love the latest offering from Cabana. The legendary Spicy Malagueta Sauce can be slathered on chicken or steak for an extra kick. Dip your fries in it or get creative and toss it on a salad - it'll add pizazz to even the simplest dishes.
MATCHA GREEN TEA
Pukka's Mint Matcha Green tea is a yummy blend of organic Sencha and Matcha with spearmint and fieldmint. It gives a refreshing lift while easing your digestion after food. Great if you're feeling sluggish or weighed down. Both matcha and green tea boost your metabolism, too. Mint especially hels ease bloating and gas.
Pukka Mint Matcha Green Tea, £2.79 for 20 tea bags, pukkaherbs.com
Pukka's Mint Matcha Green tea is a yummy blend of organic Sencha and Matcha with spearmint and fieldmint. It gives a refreshing lift while easing your digestion after food. Great if you're feeling sluggish or weighed down. Both matcha and green tea boost your metabolism, too. Mint especially hels ease bloating and gas.
Pukka Mint Matcha Green Tea, £2.79 for 20 tea bags, pukkaherbs.com
MUSHROOM MAGIC
From drinking mushroom tea, eating dried mushrooms or taking a supplement, mushrooms - with their endless health and wellbeing benefits - are the hottest new foodie trend. Hifas da Terra's specialised supplement MicoSalud range has been developed to boost the immune system, target IBS, immunity and cholesterol. The Mico-Rei supplement pictured is said to help with anti-ageing the skin at a cellular level. Hifas da Terra Mico-Rei, £55.50, exclusive to Harrods.
From drinking mushroom tea, eating dried mushrooms or taking a supplement, mushrooms - with their endless health and wellbeing benefits - are the hottest new foodie trend. Hifas da Terra's specialised supplement MicoSalud range has been developed to boost the immune system, target IBS, immunity and cholesterol. The Mico-Rei supplement pictured is said to help with anti-ageing the skin at a cellular level. Hifas da Terra Mico-Rei, £55.50, exclusive to Harrods.
BLACK RICE
Organic Sprouted Black GABA Rice is made from top quality whole grain homnin rice which is naturally germinated before milling. The germination process encourages production of vitamins, nutrients and amino acids in the rice kernel in preparation for growth. When the maximum possible nutrition level is reached after 24 hours, they parboil it, locking in all the added vitamins, nutrients and amino acids, especially gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA Black Rice, £5.99, minvita.co.uk
Organic Sprouted Black GABA Rice is made from top quality whole grain homnin rice which is naturally germinated before milling. The germination process encourages production of vitamins, nutrients and amino acids in the rice kernel in preparation for growth. When the maximum possible nutrition level is reached after 24 hours, they parboil it, locking in all the added vitamins, nutrients and amino acids, especially gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA Black Rice, £5.99, minvita.co.uk
Just in time for spring, Bottlegreen have launched a new cordial - Grapefruit and Honeysuckle. The flavours might sound unusual but a Femail taste test found they are a refreshing combination. RRP £3.15
BIG BUNNY
The Lindt Gold Bunny is an Easter must-have but could you consume a 1kg version? Guaranteed to make a big impression, the giant milk chocolate Lindt Gold Bunny costs £39.99 and is so large it needs its own carrier case!
The Lindt Gold Bunny is an Easter must-have but could you consume a 1kg version? Guaranteed to make a big impression, the giant milk chocolate Lindt Gold Bunny costs £39.99 and is so large it needs its own carrier case!
FINE WINE
D&D; Wine is an online shop with a difference. Run by a team of sommeliers from restaurant group D&D;, some of whom have won the industry's highest awards for their lists. This all-round red will impress at any dinner party. Byron; Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, 2012 - £16.25
D&D; Wine is an online shop with a difference. Run by a team of sommeliers from restaurant group D&D;, some of whom have won the industry's highest awards for their lists. This all-round red will impress at any dinner party. Byron; Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, 2012 - £16.25
CHAMPERS FOR ALL
National Champagne Week (1st 7th October), founded in 2011 by Searcys, is a week-long festival celebrating the UKs thriving champagne scene. This year, Searcys will be re-launching Searcys St. Pancras Grand champagne bar, the longest bar in Europe. Find out more online.
National Champagne Week (1st 7th October), founded in 2011 by Searcys, is a week-long festival celebrating the UKs thriving champagne scene. This year, Searcys will be re-launching Searcys St. Pancras Grand champagne bar, the longest bar in Europe. Find out more online.
JUICE TIME
Dedicated to natural cleansing by way of delicious, organic and healing juices, 42 Juice is created by a hot young female duo in Brighton. The cold-pressed juices are said to minimise toxins and maximise nutrients so that the digestive process is eased and energy is able to be sent to other areas of the body, helping to heal, protect and boost cells from the inside out. Book a Cleanse (or opt for a Juice Box if you want to boost the immune system but don't want to commit to anything too hardcore) and these saintly yet tasty juices will be delivered straight to your door. Or if you find yourself in Brighton, visit 42 Juice's super-chic bar there.
Dedicated to natural cleansing by way of delicious, organic and healing juices, 42 Juice is created by a hot young female duo in Brighton. The cold-pressed juices are said to minimise toxins and maximise nutrients so that the digestive process is eased and energy is able to be sent to other areas of the body, helping to heal, protect and boost cells from the inside out. Book a Cleanse (or opt for a Juice Box if you want to boost the immune system but don't want to commit to anything too hardcore) and these saintly yet tasty juices will be delivered straight to your door. Or if you find yourself in Brighton, visit 42 Juice's super-chic bar there.
Fancy a cuppa? Or even better, how about a cuppa filled with a chocolate brownie? You can whip up the treat in your microwave thanks to BakedIn Mug Brownies.
Available in Chocolate, Choc Orange and Espresso flavours, along with a 'no gluten-no milk' variant, you don't need to be Mary Berry to bake this one to perfection. All you need to do is grab your favourite mug, add water and a knob of butter to the dry mix and blast for 60-seconds. £4.95 for four servings. Available online now at www.bakedin.co.uk
You can't beat a nice cup of tea and a bit of chocolate and now Lindt have worked out which hot drink their flavours go best with. Lindt's Master Chocolatier, Stefan Bruderer, and accomplished tea taster, Tim Clifton, have combined their expertise and knowledge to create a selection of new and exciting pairings. For example, they recommend Lindt EXCELLENCE Orange Intense with Ceylon tea (pictured) and Lindt EXCELLENCE Dark with a Touch of Sea Salt with Assam tea. For the full list of pairings, visit www.lindt-excellence.co.uk
COOL WHITE
If you're having a dry January then you might find it hard to resist the Corder Cool Climate Sauvignon Blanc from Cape London. But fear not, you can keep your New Year resolution to avoid the booze by letting it mature for at least four years. If you can't wait that long, enjoy it now for the subtle, clean and fresh flavour that complements chicken and salads. £11.99 from www.capelondon.co.uk
If you're having a dry January then you might find it hard to resist the Corder Cool Climate Sauvignon Blanc from Cape London. But fear not, you can keep your New Year resolution to avoid the booze by letting it mature for at least four years. If you can't wait that long, enjoy it now for the subtle, clean and fresh flavour that complements chicken and salads. £11.99 from www.capelondon.co.uk
Jägermeister is introducing a new flavour this autumn and it's a historic moment. It's the first adaptation of the original recipe created in Germany more than 80 years ago.
Jägermeister Spice is made from the same secret recipe of 56 hand selected herbs, blossoms, roots and fruits as the original, then blended with added cinnamon and vanilla to create a smooth and warm taste with a spicy flavour - albeit one that is unmistakably Jägermeister. Available from Tesco stores with a RRP £20 for a 70cl bottle.
FLAVOURED CROISSANT
This Autumn sees the launch of PAUL's Limited Edition croissant range. Enjoy the authentic and buttery homemade French treat filled with fresh and flavoursome fillings and topped with a choice of flaked almonds, hazelnuts, pistachio and raspberries. Highlights include the Croissant Framboise, bursting with raspberries and frangipane cream. Other options include Praline, Pistachio and Almond, priced at £1.95 each.
This Autumn sees the launch of PAUL's Limited Edition croissant range. Enjoy the authentic and buttery homemade French treat filled with fresh and flavoursome fillings and topped with a choice of flaked almonds, hazelnuts, pistachio and raspberries. Highlights include the Croissant Framboise, bursting with raspberries and frangipane cream. Other options include Praline, Pistachio and Almond, priced at £1.95 each.
PECULIAR POPS
Beetroot might not sound an obvious choice of baking ingredient but in the capable hands of Soho bakery Foxcroft & Ginger, the humble vegetable has been transformed into a key part of their new chocolate cake pops. Made using Fairtrade chocolate, the sweet treats are deliciously moist and ridiculously moreish. You¿ll never look at beetroot in the same way again! £2.50, Foxcroft & Ginger
Beetroot might not sound an obvious choice of baking ingredient but in the capable hands of Soho bakery Foxcroft & Ginger, the humble vegetable has been transformed into a key part of their new chocolate cake pops. Made using Fairtrade chocolate, the sweet treats are deliciously moist and ridiculously moreish. You¿ll never look at beetroot in the same way again! £2.50, Foxcroft & Ginger
CHOC SAUSAGE
Carpo Chocolate Tubes are heaven shaped like a sausage. The dark ones contain 55 per cent cocoa and are dairy free and suitable for vegans and chocoholics. This Dark Chocolate Tube with Almond Croquant is our favourite. Carpo London is the first store abroad of Greek family company Carpo Hellas, specialists in premium nuts, dried fruits, chocolate, honey and coffee - basically all the indulgences in life. Visit the store on 16 Piccadilly street, buy online at http://www.carpolondon.co.uk/contact/ or call Carpo on 0207 287 7233.
Carpo Chocolate Tubes are heaven shaped like a sausage. The dark ones contain 55 per cent cocoa and are dairy free and suitable for vegans and chocoholics. This Dark Chocolate Tube with Almond Croquant is our favourite. Carpo London is the first store abroad of Greek family company Carpo Hellas, specialists in premium nuts, dried fruits, chocolate, honey and coffee - basically all the indulgences in life. Visit the store on 16 Piccadilly street, buy online at http://www.carpolondon.co.uk/contact/ or call Carpo on 0207 287 7233.
VALUE FINE WINE
Château Lagrange is going into Lidl stores on November 27 as part of a new 36 wine collection. It's the most expensive wine the budget retailer has ever sold, and it comes from an estate well known to claret lovers. The elegant, flavoursome wine provides satisfying drinking earlier than other Grands Crus Classés and will stay at a delicious level for several years to come. Who knew Lidl did so upmarket? £39.99
Château Lagrange is going into Lidl stores on November 27 as part of a new 36 wine collection. It's the most expensive wine the budget retailer has ever sold, and it comes from an estate well known to claret lovers. The elegant, flavoursome wine provides satisfying drinking earlier than other Grands Crus Classés and will stay at a delicious level for several years to come. Who knew Lidl did so upmarket? £39.99
Shloer Light has launched two new 'no added sugar' flavours to its range of alcohol alternatives. Available in White Grape and Red Grape, Shloer Light uses stevia leaf extract, and contains just 22 calories per 100ml, it's also free from all preservatives, artificial colours and flavours. 750ml bottles are available from Tesco stores nationwide at £2.25. They will be available at other retailers from February 2015. www.shloer.com
COCONUT BREEZE
Rum is our guilty pleasure but we're not always mad keen on the pirate stereotype that comes with it. Enter Koko Kanu. The crystal clear rum has a subtle coconut taste and a wonderfully smooth and velvety texture and best of all it has really pretty packaging so you can avoid any Long John Silver jokes! RRP £19.99
Rum is our guilty pleasure but we're not always mad keen on the pirate stereotype that comes with it. Enter Koko Kanu. The crystal clear rum has a subtle coconut taste and a wonderfully smooth and velvety texture and best of all it has really pretty packaging so you can avoid any Long John Silver jokes! RRP £19.99
COMPTOIR COOKING
Tony Kitous has had the whole of London flocking to Comptoir for his Lebanese cuisine for over a decade and it can often be a struggle to get a table. But now fans of his food can enjoy it from the comfort of their own home as Comptoir has released its second cookbook, Comptoir Libanais Express. Tony brings you 80 new simple but delicious ¿express¿ recipes, perfect for pulling together fast after work, or for a quick but impressive feast for guests. £20, Random House
Tony Kitous has had the whole of London flocking to Comptoir for his Lebanese cuisine for over a decade and it can often be a struggle to get a table. But now fans of his food can enjoy it from the comfort of their own home as Comptoir has released its second cookbook, Comptoir Libanais Express. Tony brings you 80 new simple but delicious ¿express¿ recipes, perfect for pulling together fast after work, or for a quick but impressive feast for guests. £20, Random House
It's a cliche to tuck into a tub of ice cream when you're broken-hearted but it makes perfect sense with Häagen-Dazs new limited edition flavour, Vanilla & Florentine. Available from Waitrose and Sainsbury's supermarkets from mid October, it's a vanilla ice cream with added almond clusters and a caramel sauce with a hint of sweet, tropical orange. They say it's inspired by European royalty and romance so tuck in and dream of being swept off your feet by a prince!
