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How To Entertain This Month, With Alexandra Dudley Alexandra Dudley is a food columnist, cookbook author and host of the Come For Supper podcast. In this instalment of her monthly column, she shares a winter-ready dinner party menu that focuses on freshness before party season truly kicks off – as well as her favourite new entertaining accessories.Things start to ramp up during November with party season and Christmas on the horizon, but I like to hold off on the turkey for a little longer, and go for something fresh and zingy when people come over. In the UK especially, November…
What To Do This Weekend 14.11.24 Looking for things to do this weekend? Look no further – from an igloo dining experience to a luxe hotel package, our guide has options for everyone… EAT SOMEWHERE NEW: Nipotina Samyukta Nair can find inspiration anywhere in the world – her restaurants already include Bombay Bustle and Jamavar (Indian), MiMi Mei Fair (Chinese), KOYN (Japanese and Thai) and Socca (French). Now, she’s turned her attention to Italy. Nipotina brings a cosy, homestyle Italian vibe to Mayfair, serving dishes made with seasonal ingredients from breakfast to late dinner. Turin-born chef Somaia Hammad leads the kitchen with a menu full of Italian classics and some…
The Gold Edition’s Festive Culture List: What To Book In & Around London Whether you’re looking to entertain little ones or fill your calendar with festive theatre and family events, we’ve rounded up some of the most exciting things happening around the capital in the coming weeks. Here’s what to book now – while tickets are still available. THE CHRISTMAS FAIR: Hampton Court Hampton Court Palace will transform its courtyards into a food-lover’s Christmas wonderland for this year’s Festive Fayre. Soak up the spirit of the season with delicious street food, warming festive drinks and even the odd sing-along around…
5 Short-Haul Destinations For Winter Sun Looking to get away from the cold after Christmas and New Year? We’re rounded up five of our favourite destinations – all within four and a half hours away – where you’ll be able to soak up some winter sun. MALTA Flight Time From London: 3 Hours 15 Minutes The Lowdown: Winter temperatures remain in the teens on this small Mediterranean island and, due to its position close to Africa, the sea tends to be fairly warm too. But there is so much more to Malta than sunshine. Over the centuries, it has been ruled by…
10 Foodies Share Their Favourite Date-Night Bars In London It’s easy for the typical date night spots to err onto the side of cheesy – which is why we decided to ask some of the coolest women in food to give us some suggestions that won’t give you the ick… Bre Graham Food Writer “There’s nothing better than a martini (my favourite has gin with a twist and an olive) or negroni at the bar at St. John Smithfield. There’s always such a buzz at the bar and I love that after years of living in London, it has never changed.…
My Fragrance Wardrobe: Charlotte Collins In this series, we ask women in the know to share the fragrances they love. Next up is SL’s editor-in-chief, Charlotte Collins. From the 90s scents she finds most nostalgic to the Tom Ford fragrance she thinks everyone should try, here are her all-time favourites… Fragrance is the finishing touch to any look. I would never go to a big meeting or event without it. Scent is a way of presenting yourself to the world, and I love that. Some are powered by a signature scent, but what I reach for depends on my mood. 90s…
The Best Foolproof Mascaras For Sensitive Eyes If you find your mascara smudges right after you leave the house or irritates your eyes, chances are yours are sensitive. But fear not, there are some seriously hardworking formulas out there that promise to eliminate any problems – and these are six we rate… Future Lash Mascara £32 | Victoria Beckham Beauty For serial smudgers, Victoria Beckham’s Future Lash is a game-changer. Formulated with plant-derived polymers, it doesn’t migrate south come late afternoon. Instead, it gives a pretty, fanned-out effect but your lashes still feel soft and flexible. The curvature of the…
A Beauty Guru Shares Her Bedside Table Beauty Staples You can tell a lot about someone from what they keep bedside, which is why we’re tapping some of the industry’s biggest names to find out what they wouldn’t be without. First up, it’s Millie Kendall OBE, the founder of the British Beauty Council, who – as you might expect – has access to some of the very best products. From a soothing pillow mist to a hype-worthy lip balm, these are the ones she keeps close at hand… Black Moss Candle, £59 | The Perfumer’s Story “I absolutely love the…
It’s never too early to start thinking about what you’d like to find under the Christmas tree. From first-class formulas to soothing scents, silky shower oils to glow-boosting gua sha tools, here are the L’OCCITANE heroes Orin has on her list this year… FOR POCKET-SIZED PLEASURES… Beauty Advent Calendar, £68 (Worth £129.50) Safe to say, I eat enough chocolate over the festive period to make up for the fact my advent calendar of choice is beauty themed. Now this I’d love to receive before the 25th – filled with 24 treats from across the entire L’OCCITANE range, it’s the perfect…
Leopard print is back with a bang this season. Discover the best ways to nail the trend with these three chic looks that will also keep you warm in the colder months ahead. Look 1 High waist jeans and a pussy bow blouse are a classic combination. Pair with a chic long coat and kitten heel boots for the perfect smart casual outfit you’ll want to wear again and again. Look 2 A bomber jacket has become a wardrobe staple and this leopard print version from Next is a must-have this season. Team with a cashmere cardigan from Rise &…