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These gorgeous leather and suede boots by Welligogs are waterproof up to calf height, perfect for wet winters. Feature a high quality leather foot and top with suede leg. With an Aquasure waterproof breathable membrane that helps prevent perspiration, premoulded footbed (removable) with instep support and 5cm heel for a little elegance. Made in Portugal.
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GoInG For GolD This classically proportioned necklace is inspired by Greek coin that describes the goddesses of the old empire. The engraving is made on the reverse of the pendant with the finest quality diamondtipped cutters.
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SIlK SQuare Rory Hutton’s work starts as drawings, which are turned into linocuts and hand printed before being digitally composed and coloured. The designs are then sent to Italy where they are digitally printed on to the finest Italian silk.
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We love this classic wool felt, wide and crushable - so it will return to shape with some minor manipulation. With padded cotton sweatband for comfort and leatherette detail on band.
reaDy For WInter
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Sommus is a stunning exclusive piece to be cherished and kept forever. Gorgeously tailored from opulent viscose silk velvet, this coat really is a bit special. This is the perfect gift for lovers of fashion and art with the most exquisite taste. “Nasturtium Border was developed from a painting of my garden in late Summer when the nasturtiums had run wild into a tangled display of bright colour.” - Pookie Blezard pazuki.co.uk
Travelling hearts & boho souls
Designed for travelling hearts and boho souls, SunnyTales Swimwear is a luxury Greek brand that combines innovative and unique designs with top quality materials, to create limited standout collections, handmade exclusively in top manufacturers in Greece. The brand is prided on using high quality, sustainable materials, with all products being ethically hand crafted and being singled out for their unique handmade details.
Coming from a rather different industry, SunnyTales Swimwear founder and designer, Dimitra Kiousi, worked for many years as a lawyer in the corporate sector. After spending a dreamy summer semester in sunny California, as part of the program in her Master’s degree in Business in Law, she realized that living by the ocean made her feel the most alive and that true happiness wasn’t spending her whole life in an office. That’s when the decision of making something truly meaningful with her life took place and turning
that lifelong dream into reality.
Ever since she can remember herself, Dimitra always dreamt of creating her own company and particularly starting her own swimwear line, with a vision of combining her knowledge in business with her love for the beach and the ocean, her creative nature and her passion for travelling to the most unique places on earth. When the brand was created, Dimitra maintained a limited production on each range, making SunnyTales unique and exclusive with limited collection items.
SunnyTales is cultivated on the principles of comfort, quality, sustainability, individuality and style. Unique pieces of art come to life thanks to the caring hands of Greek artisans and each item is infused with true love and passion.
Endlessly inspired by the beauty of Greek islands, Dimitra captures the essence of beautiful Mediterranean summers, reflected in bold colours and unique cuts. Specialized in perfectly matching comfort and quality, SunnyTales Swimwear sources silky soft and durable fabrics from Italy and Brazil, to create flattering silhouettes, vintage styles and timeless elegance. The brand is addressing to dauntless souls, sun chasing girls, free spirits, daydreamers, girls who believe in themselves and those that feel alive at the power and magic of the wild sea.
Contact details: sunnytales-swimwear.com or @sunnytales_swimwear on IG.
Boots Made For Walking
There can be few better ways to blow away the cobwebs than with a good walk on a Cornish beach, perhaps with a faithful hound at your side. Such was the experience of Sandy Wallis of Perranporth with her very obedient Rhodesian Ridgeback,
Roscoe. Sandy was keen to have the right footwear for the job: durable, comfortable and waterproof. Thwarted in her quest to find the perfect dog walking footwear she decided to create her own dream pair of boots. “We walk every day in all weathers” says Sandy but I just could not find a pair of boots that were comfy and would keep my feet warm and dry. Hiking boots didn’t cope well with those deep muddy puddles and wellies are not really suitable for a 5 mile hike”. Having rummaged around in her cupboard, Sandy found an old pair of “riggers” which are safety boots originally designed for the North Sea Oil riggers. “I started wearing them to walk the dog and they were amazing. I thought it would be good to design my own ‘off rig’ version that were lighter and with an excellent hiking sole. The result is a very stylish, practical boot suitable for both men and women. Boots are available in sizes 3 - 13.
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Twirl your way into Winter
MyTwirl is a London designer brand A matching dolls dress makes it the gift that dreams passionate about creating gorgeous are made of. twirling dresses for ages 3-12. So why not give the gift of twirling this Offering readers an exclusive 20% Christmas and enjoy MyTwirl’s FREE gift OFF until 31st December. wrapping or send a personalised gift voucher to
Founded in 2016 by a London mum of that very special little twirler. 3, with 2 daughters that would test the Use discount code LIFE20 for 20% twirl of every dress they put on. After READER OFF MyTwirl Collections at seeing the pure joy that a twirl can OFFER: SAVE mytwirl.co.uk until bring to a little girl and those around them, Lisa was inspired to create 20% 31st December 2020*. *Code not valid for Design MyTwirl beautiful timeless dresses for girls that twirl.
With every new collection, MyTwirl create stylish and versatile ‘playground to party’ dresses with that essential twirl factor! This season is full of sparkles and spots with soft velvet accents to keep her twirling through winter in warmth and style. The amazing twirl in every dress is created through clever design and premium fabrics, while still being machine washable. With a promise of uncompromised quality and comfort, MyTwirl dresses can become the favourite dress she can wear every day.
The unique ‘Design MyTwirl’ service allows little artists to transform their favourite artwork into their very own bespoke twirling dress. Design MyTwirl dresses are handmade in London and packaged in a special keepsake box with a matching hair accessory.
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James Cromwell London – Founded in 2017 by childhood friends Ben James Boon and Harry Cromwell Griffiths, James Cromwell was born to disrupt the swimwear market. They identified a gap in the market for a high quality product at a reasonable price point.Built upon British heritage, James Cromwell London is currently travelling the world taking a more tailored approach to men’s swimwear. Offering stylish and contemporary swimwear for all sizes, their shorts feature bespoke prints, a union jack lined waistband and matching wet bag.
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GIFTS FROM COCOROSE
In today’s saturated market, there’s no shortage of seasonal gifting ideas to choose from. Founder of Cocorose London, Janan Leo, highlights her edit of the best gifts here;
Under £20 “Face masks have become the accessory of 2020, but as many of us have come to realise, not all are created equal! It seems that customers can’t get enough of our reusable cotton face coverings and word is spreading. With a beautiful range of prints (a personal favourite is the Poppies & Daisies), each cotton mask also comes with a matching storage pouch, making the most wonderful gift or stocking filler. Profits are donated to The Honeypot Children’s Charity.” Under £50 “Our foldable shoes are truly genius. So comfy and so stylish, they literally fold in half and pack up into their matching storage case. Plus they make the prettiest WFH shoes. Don’t worry about sizing either – we’ve extended our Christmas exchanges & returns. Afterall, why let sizing hinder one of the best gifting ideas? “Or go for our Out & About Kit. A Covid present, this gorgeous ensemble lends some stylish humour to our present day situation. Customise the kit by choosing the pouch and face covering and then add our fresh Tea Tree & Lemongrass Hand Sanitiser Spray and Damask Rose Hand Lotion. A seriously great pressie.”
Under £100 “Choose from our award-winning collection of leather flats, designed for indulgent comfort and style and seen on celebs, socialites and influential
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women all around the world.” Over £100 “Hands down, go for the Hoxton trainers and choose from stars, rainbows or prints. She’ll love them all.”
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A Creative Vision
Founder of 303 Face | Body Marci lundy takes the time to use her skincare brand for good. “My initial mission was to create natural skincare that made others feel good about themselves, and over time that has grown into a passion that goes hand in hand with the brand.”
Generally speaking, people tend to use skincare and cosmetics to reveal/conceal certain things about themselves, and the 303 brand is meant to serve as a self care/self service playground, allowing individuals to experiment with an assortment of balms, serums, scrubs, and soaks.
“A self care regimen is of the utmost importance,” states Marci. “Whether you’re stepping out the front door, or have a date with yourself and your favorite show at home, it should be enjoyable. The 303 line has a Revive Body Tea, made for luxe bubble baths, or soothing foot soaks. There’s also Served Facial Mist, made to refresh skin, as well as offer a natural pick-me-up when ones mood or energy needs to be lifted.”
Building a brand on the basis of helping someone bring forth their best self is a painless labor of love. “A self care regimen is of the utmost importance,”
As a person that feels there is great strength in states Marci. “Whether you’re stepping out the front door, or individuals depending on their own energy to bring have a date with yourself and your favorite show at home, it wellness and balance into their lives, each skincare item is designed to bring an awareness of treating should be enjoyable oneself; from the moment a person connects with a particular product(s) while viewing it online, to the moment that it is received, and the level of joy and anticipation to try it creates a complete experience, hopefully with the person creating a full on day and evening ritual with the brand.
The company’s motto is Spa Grade. Handmade. Pure. You. When on the 303 Face | Body site, each item’s designed to emulate the feeling of being at a spa, and deciding which products you’d want to use for your massage; which nature based soap (whose scent you’d like to get lost in) whilst in the bath suits you while meditating, and which mask you’d like to assist you in clearing your pores as you find your center.
The 303 Face | Body brand annually adds new products with the loyal customer in mind. “I’ve had such positive feedback over the years, and it’s been wonderful to see the literal changes in appearance of my customers skin. A true gift that keeps on giving.”
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Introducing Mameha:
The Skincare Disruptor With Heart “Mameha means ‘I am here’ in Japanese. Our skincare products are about being present, they’re about saying with skin dermatitis and since I was a baby I had to use medical grade cortisone creams” A serious episode five years ago was the impetus for her to start seeking alternative solutions, she elaborates: “I am here I am ‘I am here I am conscious and I am not trying to “What I discovered is the cortisone is counter- conscious and I am not jump through a hoop to avoid cosmetic surgery productive on many levels [because] it fixes the trying to jump through ten years from now’” says Ila Colombo, founder symptoms but not the root cause.” Indefatigable a hoop to avoid and CEO of Mameha a skincare line that is by nature she took a series of online university cosmetic surgery ten deliberately upending many of the tried and tested methodologies and philosophies of the beauty courses to gain a deeper understanding of skin and dermatitis in particular. “I basically found out that years from now” industry. Speaking over Zoom, Ila resembles an dermatitis is nothing more than a lack of [being animated version of a beauty shoot. Preternaturally able to] synthesise Vitamin A….By not being able beautiful, her skin is dewy with not a breakout in to synthesise vitamin A I am more susceptible sight, her eyes bright, her hair glossy, thick and to things. So I sought to cure myself [with a long. But this wasn’t always the case “I suffered combination of] a bigger intake of Vitamin A on a
topical level and a nutritional level”
Ila’s Eureka moment, of considering the skin’s nutritional needs and not just its aesthetic appearance was further augmented when she drew upon her heritage as both scope for analysis and product development, she adds “This is very much a personal story to me. I am Italian and Brazilian but with a Japanese step father. I have been exposed to these cultures throughout my life…Italy [embraces] diverse nutrition [as part of the Mediterranean diet]…Japan is very interested in skincare as a health issue..and there is no distinction between men and women as they are totally educated in looking after themselves for the long run…Obviously the Amazon which is part of my journey relates to the basic ingredients as a lot of the ingredients in skincare especially relating to ageing and nutrition come from or were discovered initially in the Amazon rainforest.” Fusing these different knowledge systems resulted in the development of a skincare line which was responsive to the skin’s particular needs rather than merely seeking to mask imperfections. Adopting the Mameha system requires users to view their skincare regimen, rather like their dietary one, where different nutrients are consumed daily to solicit overall wellbeing, boost the skin’s innate ability to repair itself and result in improved complexion. A kit will last a month with only three or four drops needed per application in the morning and evening.
Mameha’s futuristic packaging, conceived by award winning designer Ross Lovegrove is intentionally gender neutral and speaks straight to the heart of the brand’s values. Ila elaborates; “Our product is not only gender neutral but ethnic neutral …the skin is an organ that we all have… We have a few parameters that are different like melanin or a man and woman might have different hormones at particular times of the life but apart from those fluctuating times, the skin anatomically is exactly the same. That is why our product is universal in that sense“. A further design masterstroke is the size of the kits, the seven 10 millilitres ampoules are air-travel size compliant but last thrice as long as the average travel kit and are a response to our modern busy schedules as well as the fact that many people live in smaller spaces so storage is an important consideration. Granted the kit is expensive, but pitted against the injectable and cosmo-ceutical offerings on the market, it is a canny investment. When I ask her about how else she chooses to differentiate in the crowded marketplace Ila adds: “We are not trying to bleach or brighten the skin, we are not trying to tan the skin, we are just trying to give the most comprehensive nutrition for health. Health is not beauty enhancement it is just health which consequently is beauty.” In an age of seeking photoshop perfection, launching in early 2021 Mameha is a refreshing response to an industry that often preys on customer’s insecurities. Instead it aims to equip and empower. - Written by Mazzi Odu
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UNIQUELY KAMINEE
Areturn to happier times is just the ticket to battle this period of uncertainty, especially as the nights draw in over the winter months. While we don’t know how we will be able to get together with our nearest and dearest over the festive season ahead, most of us are desperate for an escape from being largely house-bound in our loungewear and basics. While we have had our fair share of studies in recent months, it is widely agreed that dressing up or smartening-up an existing ensemble with a new accessory is a sure-fire way to lift spirits.
With more outdoor socialising set to take place over the months ahead, staying glamorously warm has never been more important. In recent years, fur-trimmed scarves have become a staple for the Autumn/Winter season with Richmond-based brand Kaminee a “go-to” destination for Londoners in search of unique scarves, many of which are one-offs that have been carefully hand-embroidered by artisans that have learned techniques spanning generations.
The eponymous brand, founded by Kaminee Buttani in 2002, has developed a reputation for providing a sumptuous and creative edge to the season’s collection from elegant evening wear and wraps to an exquisite collection of kaftans, appealing to women of all ages in search of well finished clothing and accessories made from high quality fabrics. There is a wide range of velvet jackets, tunics and dresses . All products are hand embroidered and well finished and are available at the flagship store in Richmond upon Thames.
2 Union Court, Richmond TW9 1AD 07811 402382 kaminee.co.uk
Exquisite collection of hand embroidered velvet jackets, dresses, and tunics. And a beautiful assortment of shawls.
2 Union Court (above cards galore), Sheen road, Richmond, TW9 1AD
MICHAEL PLATT ADDS A LITTLE SPARKLE…
Michael Platt, Goldsmiths & Jewellers are delighted to be back open, operating with high standards of surface protection, cleanliness and sanitation in the ‘new normal’ that everyone finds themselves dealing with. Michael Platt is ready and raring to provide some sparkle, whether a special bespoke or beautiful stock piece of jewellery. Michael Platt opened in Wimbledon Village in 1991; a very welcoming friendly boutique Jeweller, full of fabulous dazzling treasures. Much of the jewellery is made on site in their own workshop visible from the shop. The jewellery is creative, individual, unique and extremely wearable. Michael Platt are recognized for providing a very caring, personal service, working closely with clients to provide a high level of customer service and expertise in all they undertake, well established for creating bespoke jewellery designed and made on-site.
Is Bespoke for you? It’s far easier to achieve than you would imagine and extremely interesting, satisfying and rewarding. A custom made Bespoke Piece of Jewellery is the ultimate thoughtful jewellery gift. With some imagination and collaboration, a wonderful unique piece can be tailor made especially for you. Exceptional unique bespoke jewellery celebrates a special time, a memorable event or captures a moment; it’s everlasting and enduring. Once given, the occasion or reason is never forgotten and the piece will be cherished and always mean so much more. A Designer and working Goldsmith deal directly with clients, designing and making jewellery, interpreting
and translating thoughts, sketches or doodles into wonderful jewellery. Whether working on a totally new piece or the redesign of dated, worn-out or inherited jewellery, it is an exciting journey that does not need to be complex or necessarily costly.
During these difficult times, jewellery speaks directly from the heart, the deepest of feelings and sentiment can be expressed with Jewellery. The perfect piece of Jewellery conveys more than words ever can. For jewellery to have emotional impact, it doesn’t need to cost zillions; it’s the thought behind the piece given that counts. Select a distinctive jewellery gift for a special person from the magnificent stock selection in silver, gold or platinum from Michael Platt and your sentiments will be forevermore captured in the piece given.
Do pop in: visits by appointment allow the regulation of numbers into the shop at any one time, please contact by phone, email or via the website to book. Detailed and complex restoration and repair work and jewellery valuations are also undertaken on site. THE DETAILS
Michael Platt, Goldsmith & Jeweller 1 Church Road, Wimbledon Village SW19 5DW Open Tuesday- Saturday 020 8947 4772 info@michaelplatt.co.uk michaelplatt.co.uk
SIMPLE | NATURAL | LUxURY
Laura Thomas Co. is Scotland’s leading with Hand & Body Lotion nourish mind and lifestyle brand. Inspired by slow living body whilst uplifting with scents of Lemongrass, in the Scottish coastal town of North soothing Lavender and elegant notes of Bergamot. Berwick, the colours and scents of As a company that cares deeply about the nature are celebrated throughout the range. natural environment, much of the Laura Thomas
Laura Thomas coastal candles are handcrafted range is offered in refill pouches to encourage in small batches using soy wax blended with pure reuse and the reduction of packaging. essential oils, creating an infinitely superior scent Beautiful linen and textiles so intensely soft throw when the candle is lit in your home. The to the touch are ethically sourced from around candle range is complemented by pure essential the world to create deep comfort and joy in your oil diffusers, packed with powerful pops of home. To immerse yourself in the full Laura scents. For a fresh and clean smell try Lemon Thomas experience, visit laura-thomas.com a + Peppermint, or Lime + Basil, for those who 10% discount is offered with all new online email love everything floral, Flowers is a must; to bring subscribers. deep comfort and relaxation to your home space Follow Laura Thomas Co. Ltd on Facebook + Sandalwood + Mandarin or Lavender will create Instagram @laurathomasco that perfect scented experience.
As the nights draw in and we turn our minds towards the Christmas season, at Laura Thomas a large part of creating that instant Christmas atmosphere is with a traditional scent. Perfectly blended pure essential oils of cinnamon, cedarwood, orange and clove will instantly transform any space into a warm and cosy winter haven. Our Christmas range is hand poured three ways to create candle, diffuser and room spritz mist, Christmas really isn’t Christmas without traditional Laura Thomas.
The Laura Thomas Body and Hair Care Range creates the ultimate luxury sensation; the finest naturally sourced ingredients are enveloped in the purest pink grapefruit scents of essential oil to create a truly authentic experience. Gentle to the body and the environment. Flowers + Wood Hand Wash offers light floral notes of rose, geranium and patchouli married perfectly with warm and comforting cedarwood from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Citrus + Herb Shower Wash, along
BEAUTIFUL BAGS BY VERDI
Swedish-Italian creative director Gabriella Verdi started her namesake brand after a 30-year career in fashion, where she experienced a vast array of cultures and styles.
Although born in Sweden, she has lived and worked all over Europe and Asia, developing and producing new collections for some of the world’s most recognisable fashion houses, and it’s this experience of travel and foreign living that serves as the backdrop to the brand.
Her initial collection includes a selection of lightweight vanity cases, which was a natural starting point for Gabriella, having always had to compromise on form or function to carry her beauty essentials as she travelled overseas.
“So I set out to change it,” she says.
Gabriella drew inspiration from her mother, who lived in Italy in the 1950s and 1960s and regularly bought dresses, hats, knits and shoes that were all made to order by local artisans. Her mother says they were made with such love and affection that they have stood the test of time and she still has some of these pieces today.
“With this inspiration in mind, I wanted to go back to the craftsmen that I’ve built relationships with over decades, to collaborate on my product concepts,” Gabriella says.
With brand Verdi, Gabriella wanted to embrace
that same slow fashion philosophy, making pieces to order, using traditional methods and keeping artisanal skills alive.
This production concept is central to Verdi’s ethos. It eliminates overproduction, as only the leather and materials needed to fulfill each order is procured, which minimises waste and removes the need for storage facilities.
For the client, Gabriella says this working model means the label’s exclusivity is maintained while allowing for a closer relationship to gauge the popularity of styles.
Her initial collection is heavily influenced by the glamour and romanticism of early 20th century rail and ocean travel, and includes a range of matching clutches.
“I particularly love that period; the classic styling and timeless elegance of everything. I wanted to incorporate that into my collection so that each piece looks and feels just as opulent, whether you’re travelling or at home.”
Verdi’s collections are handmade in boutique Tuscan workshops while leathers are sourced from a nearby world-renowed tannery and are derived exclusively as a by-product of food production. The bespoke hardware is gold plated brass.
“The materials we use, and the craftsmanship involved, means we can produce real examples of genuine luxury...something that’s exclusive and beautiful and keeps its appeal over time. Just as my mother still treasures her pieces after all these years, I hope my customers will feel the same.”
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Aktaie Jewellery
The idea behind Aktaie, the new British jewellery brand, was born during long beach walks with the dog along the shores of the North Sea in Norfolk. Fluidity of the waves, their movement and cleanliness of lines inspired many of Aktaie designs. The waves would often bring beautiful stones such as quartz and carnelian that were
tumbled by the ocean over many years making them smooth and rounded. There was such beauty in those natural stones and their flawed shapes that it gave the inspiration for jewellery that is simple, where nothing detracts from the beauty of the gems, jewellery that is perfectly imperfect.
Name Aktaie was not chosen by chance. Being one of the fifty Neireids, Aktaie is the Greek goddess of the seashore, it seemed like Aktaie herself gifted the idea that has inspired the creation of the brand.
Gemstones are faceted freehand and there is great beauty in slight imperfections and variations in colour, because just like it is in nature – nothing is ever absolutely perfect. Each design is completely unique and all pieces are created by hand with great passion in a small studio in Norfolk by the designer and founder, Ksenia.
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Aktaie Jewellery offers a range of perfectly imperfect pieces crafted by hand from precious metals and natural gemstones. The collection is frequently updated with unique, one of a kind designs, where nothing detracts from the beauty of the stones.
Website: www.aktaie.com
Instagram: @aktaie_jewellery
ABOVE: Black onyx yellow gold earrings 1,900£ Black onyx yellow gold ring 1,500£ RIGHT: Logo diamond earrings: 2,600£ Logo apple leather bag: 325£
Winser London
Winser London, founded 7 years mask with a difference, they have an extra micro ago by Kim Winser, OBE, silver antivirus lining adding more protection for using her expansive knowledge you and loved ones. Pre order now via customer and experience acquired in her service: customerservices@winserlondon.com leadership positions at Mark and Spencer Plc, And as a lockdown II very special treat for you, the heritage British brands Pringle of Scotland get £200 off Winser London’s exquisite woven & Aquascutum, as well as the digital platform coats and keep cosy and glamorous during your Net-a-Porter. Kim was passionate about creating daily fresh air walk. A range of colours and lengths good value luxury clothing for all women, are available, including the Gillian Anderson supporting confidence every day by Swing Coat exclusively designed by the using only the very best yarns and fabrics in timeless designs with expert cut and fit. Designs using quality fabrics coupled with expert pattern cutting are always more flattering and READER OFFER: SAVE £200 eponymous actress. Just use LIFE200 at the checkout and enjoy. winserlondon.com last season after season. Sustainable, investment dressing at its best.
Winser is internationally known for its luxe weekend wear in cashmere and fine merino wools, rated by The Times as the best quality in these yarns, and named ‘the trouser destination’ offering so many strong trouser shapes in proper trouser fabrics with stretch and clever fit. The brand has been labelled as ‘perfect modern workwear’ by both Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, whether in an office or in todays world, the very best tops to look and feel confident on video. Iconic best sellers are the super-soft silk shirts in an array of shades, the exclusive element designed by Winser is a touch of stretch in the silk, so wear is comfortable and creasing minimised too. And if you want the very latest in cool twinsets there is a matching silk mask arriving in November, but a
Priscilla’s story began many heartbeats ago when she discovered a passion for the healing energy and loving rituals of crystals.
as a child, quartz crystals were an important part of her life. their beauty and compassionate energy brought her joy, peace and tranquillity. as a woman, crystal rollers have become a favourite part of her self- love and self- care routine and she takes delight in pampering her skin with rose Quartz massagers, every day.
The Scilla Rose Love Story
holding the stones fills her heart with positivity, confidence and self-love and she truly believes that this has led her to discover the perfect life partner and new family, too.
adam is a wonderful man and yvonne is the most magnificent mum-in-law she could have asked for. they have inspired her to develop a stunning scilla rose beauty tool collection, particularly the rose Quartz roller, made especially with the stone of love. and for her, the rose Quartz roller is love.
and now, Priscilla’s greatest wish is for you to find it; love for the key people in your life, love for your skin and, most importantly, love for yourself so that you can…
‘Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful!’
Scilla Rose is dedicated to enhancing natural beauty and well-being and preventing the signs of ageing the natural way.
The Scilla Rose Mission is to create safe, natural healing beauty tools crafted with 100% natural elements and present them in the most beautiful way imaginable. Every single stone is hand-picked and meticulously evaluated to ensure the highest standards and integrity of her organic creations.
Meet the Award Winning Scilla Rose
Quartz Roller and the Amethyst Roller; the new sensational beauty tools to help with lymphatic drainage, toxin flushing puffiness, wrinkles, unwanted pores, dark circles under the eyes and so much more.
Simply add them to your daily beauty routine for a soothing lymphatic massage. Let them wake you up every morning and relieve stress and tension before bed. Use them over masks, creams and serum to help the nutrients penetrate deeper into the skin for better absorption.
Harnessing the natural power of healing and cleansing crystals formed over thousands of years, Scilla Rose would love to share the joy, peace and sacred healing of her truly natural, authentic tools for beautiful glowing skin that inspires confidence at any age.
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Botanical Beach Babes L OS A NGELES
Botanical Beach Babes Los Angeles® features an elegant assortment of luxury sustainable swimwear and resort wear styles exclusively created by their global network of fashion designers from California, Australia, Bali, Italy, Switzerland, & Spain. In July 2018 at Miami Swim Week, the company debuted their first international swimwear campaign with Designer & Entrepreneur Allanah Rosenwald of VDM The Label.
Botanical Beach Babes Los Angeles® has been a global industry leader in launching and promoting independent luxury sustainable swimwear collections at both the 2019 Oceana Seachange Gala in Laguna Beach, California and the 3rd Annual 2019 Monte-Carlo Global Oceans Gala Presided by Sir HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. The South of France also serves as the primary location destination where Botanical Beach Babes Brand Ambassador Maja Malnar, an awardwinning high fashion blogger from Slovenia who lives in London, was discovered after winning the title for “Best Lifestyle Account” in 2019.
During the Spring of March 2019, Botanical Beach Babes Los Angeles® launched Sqorpios Swimwear by Chiara Bransi, a luxury sustainable swimwear brand based in Spain as seen on Fashion Influencer Tatjana Mariposa. Sqorpios Swimwear is an exotic luxury sustainable swimwear collection that evokes the seductive and magical mystery of Ibiza, Spain. “Chiara Bransi was the perfect athletic Swimwear Model & Designer to represent our company when we initially debuted her Sqorpios campaign in Los Angeles, California”. says Laura Preston, Public Relations Manager for Botanical Beach Babes, LLC.
Botanical Beach Babes Los Angeles® specializes in marketing and promoting limited-edition custom collections with a hand selected team of female designers who know exactly how to dress a woman for a glamorous vacation or a special celebration. Cultivating sustainable fashion design collaborations with an exclusive network of international creatives is what sets this beautiful online luxury retail brand apart from all other competitors.
Every collection at Botanical Beach Babes Los Angeles® The Lifestyle Collective is designed to capture the authenticity of each designer’s lifestyle and personality. Explore Botanical Beach Babes all new Amoure Swimwear Resort Wear collaboration with Istituto Marangoni Fashion Stylist & Designer Maria Ludovica Campana as seen on Australian Top Model Jelena Markovic.
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JHEEZ: Limited edition
From rejection for a GCSE textiles course to Fashion Designer of the Year finalist; this is the story of Jay Gill, the Birmingham designer behind the awardwinning independent fashion brand Jheez.
Throughout his teenage years, Jay had always taken a keen interest in the latest urban streetwear trends, naming collections including the Jeremy Scott x Adidas footwear collaboration as inspirations for his creativity. Despite being rejected for his high school’s textiles course, Jay was determined to make it in the fashion industry and sought out work experience with a local clothing manufacturer where he acquired the skills and knowledge that led him to launch his streetwear brand Jheez in November 2014.
From the outset Jay’s vision was for Jheez to be the only true limited-edition streetwear brand, producing limited runs of each collection and using premium fabrics to keep designs fresh and the brand exclusive. Alongside managing Jheez, Jay completed a degree in Business Law at Nottingham Trent University, graduating in 2018 after being awarded the prize of ‘Most Commercially Viable Business’ during the university’s Enterprise Week. Jay’s relentless hard work was paying off, proving him to be an astute entrepreneur and earning support from the Princes
Trust which offered funding and mentoring to help develop the brand.
In 2019 Jay was able to focus solely on Jheez, and the brand enjoyed an immensely successful year with pop up events in Jay’s hometown of Birmingham and across the capital, including a seminar on the Evolution of Streetwear at the prestigious London Fashion Week. Building on the incredible success of 2019, Jay started 2020 with a bang by working with British reality star and martial artist Aaron Chalmers, with Jheez sponsoring his February MMA bout in Dublin. The fight and afterparty, which was attended by UFC superstar Conor McGregor, garnered international interest for the brand and following this, Jay was set to take Jheez to international shows in Las Vegas and Los Angeles this summer, a move which has been delayed due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Not letting a pandemic stand in his way, Jay is continuing to focus his energy into growing the Jheez brand and was voted by the public as a finalist for Swish Media’s Fashion Designer of the Year award. With the awards taking place 21 November 2020, stay tuned to @jheezofficial on Instagram to see if Jay will take home the gong, and to celebrate Jheez’s virtual sixth birthday event. You don’t want to miss it!
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Whether it’s the environmental pollution impact from city life or embracing the weather whilst escaping to the country, skincare that seamlessly adapts to both lifestyles is the way forward.
Barker & Sloane, the 100% natural, luxury skincare brand allows people who love spending time outside to embrace the elements without worrying about the effect it has on their skin. Beautiful skin requires a dash of commitment and reliable high-quality products, especially if your weekend hobbies involve the great British outdoors at all different times of the year.
Independently-owned and founded by Claire Barker, an avid country lifestyle enthusiast and award-winning cosmetic formulator, Barker & Sloane’s nutritional skincare products are designed to combat the ill-effects of cold, wind and rain on the skin to ensure that time spent out embracing the elements will leave you feeling great inside and out.
Owner of two Spinoni gundogs and an avid clay shooting fan, Claire ditched the corporate life in the city a few years ago and threw herself into rural life. Intrinsically connected to her target audience, Claire was determined to develop a brand-new range of skincare which would suit the lifestyles that appealed to those who flit between town and country and which celebrated Britain’s
rural heritage.
Being British through and through is part of the brand’s ethos; Barker & Sloane’s products are developed and manufactured in Wiltshire and Claire has formulated her unique plant-based formulas using British oils from British farmers, many of whom are local. Developing the products in house from scratch and controlling the supply chain from end to end means that there are absolutely no synthetic ingredients or fillers lurking in Barker & Sloane’s skincare, making them gentle on even the most sensitive of skin types. Products in the range include the Barker & Sloane Daily Defender, a day moisturiser to protect against the effects of the day, and the 12 Bore Boost Mist, a brilliant five-in-one face mist that soothes irritated skin, refreshes and sets makeup, reduces redness and helps prevent hyperpigmentation. The award-winning Overnight Recovery repairs skin whilst you sleep, providing a rejuvenated spa like appearance when you awake.
Barker & Sloane really does stand out from the beauty industry crowd. Claire has also created Discovery Sets made up of mini-travel sized products which are both great for travel but also great for gifting this Christmas.
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