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I love Ursula Le Guin’s Earthsea Quartet. It’s my favourite fantasy series and provides the escapism I need from my daily life. She was a pioneer in a male dominated industry and genre, which is such an inspiration.
There is a quote that says: "A piece of magic, is a hat!" Do you believe that hats have a little bit of magic?
Absolutely, hats are an extension of a person’s mood, personality or intentions. They can hide and obscure or elevate and add stature. Your wish is their command.
In your opinion, what is the most fabulous hat ever created? (yours or someone else)
I love the pieces Philip Treacy made for Isabella Blow, to choose one would be a crime. They are transportive and sum up the kind of fantasy and magic the best hats are imbued with. His hats were the first that ever caught my eye and his artistry continues to inspire awe.
What is your favourite hat to wear and why?
I’m pretty casual in my day to day wear so in general I’d go with a boater or trilby. My interest in hats started in my teen years when I’d wear men’s hats like flatcaps and fedoras, these styles still resonate with me.
Best hats in a movie?
For the best vintage hats and fashion, not to mention incredible all-star cast, you have to watch the 1939 movie The Women. Glamorous and hilarious.
What is you motto?
Not so much a motto but the best piece of advice I ever received was from my millinery tutor at Kensington Chelsea College who, when asked how to succeed in hats said, “be the last man standing”. I took this to mean be persistent, have grit, and don’t give up. It’s served me well so far.
“Optimum health comes from respecting the body’s need for balance and its circadian rhythm.”
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After a 12-week, independent study, 92% of participants noticed a significant shift in the condition of skin, hair and
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Feeling tired, prone to colds, or suffering from aches? Vitamin D deficiency could be the reason, and vitamin shots could be the answer… In our clinics, where we offer medical aesthetics, beauty, health, and wellness under one roof, Vitamin D supplementation had been on our radar for a while. It is no wonder, considering that we are located in a part of the world that suffers from low levels of sun exposure and high levels of Vitamin D deficiency. This is why we introduced Vitamin D injections into our wellness range in our aim to help our clients keep fit in mind, body and spirit – especially pertinent during these strange, uncertain times. Indeed, Vitamin shots sit well alongside Vitamin infusions and Wellness IV drips, Glutathione shots (the superhero antioxidant) and Vitamin B12 injections. It is a well-known fact that Vitamin D is shown to play an important part in boosting the immune system response
complexion because dark skin absorbs less UV radiation from the sun.
There are other factors that can increase the risk of a Vitamin D deficiency. These include rarely venturing outdoors, always wearing sunblock, and/or being overweight. Living further away from the equator is also a factor, which again applies to us in the UK, because we don’t have the privilege of all-year sunshine.
Unfortunately, Vitamin D deficiencies can be challenging to detect. The effects are usually subtle and not always easy to attribute to a lack of Vitamin D, even if those effects may have a substantial impact on how you feel and function day-to-day. However, when your Vitamin D levels are topped up, the benefits can be very noticeable.
Vitamin D is powerful because it interacts with every one of our body’s cells. It helps to keep your muscles, bones and teeth fit, and your mood bright.
II am writing about how I have been dealing with the pandemic.
I had many voices in my head asking endless questions about the meaning of life, fashion, money, and of course the brand I had just conceived SABIRAH
Mid Feb
SABIRAH launched during London Fashion week on the 15th February.
The glorious 2020 a new decade, new career and the moment I gave in to my fears, stopped procrastinating and finally followed my dreams. SABIRAH finally arrived!
I had worked tirelessly for months and the launch was magical, emotionally overwhelming but in the best way. Back stage was calm and the amazing group of creative (friends) all worked beautifully together.
The press articles started coming in, and even a couple of orders, things were definitely going in the right direction. Or so I thought…
Mid March 2020
I went into lockdown earlier than the UK government officials suggested as I have many friends in Italy and the consensus was to lockdown sooner rather than later,
advice I could not ignore. I quickly realized that this was getting increasingly serious, factories, shops and mills closing in the UK and my appointments being postponed and later cancelled.
I went through a few ‘dark’ weeks grappling with the importance of fashion, the fact that I had just spent all my savings launching a brand which had suddenly been left in limbo and with no understanding of how or when things may turn around. And to top it off all my styling work had been cancelled so I also had no income. It felt like life, as I knew it was caving in…
I was now in a world of homeschooling, scared to go to the shops and spending 24 hours a day with my kids, there was no room for creativity as my mind was just going wild, I was too busy feeling sorry for myself – For 3 years I procrastinated over starting SABIRAH and when I finally plucked up the courage; the whole world was dying and went into a financial melt down!
I took them to a cobbler who said they were beyond repair. It took me years to throw them out and, when I did, I felt as if I’d just put my faithful old pet dog down. And I’ve craved for a replacement pair ever since.
So, imagine my joy when I walked into Mark Powell’s store in London’s Soho and saw a pair that, although not identical, certainly did the job.
“I do them in collaboration with Tricker’s on Jermyn Street.” attests Powell. ‘They’ve allowed me to look at their back catalogue which goes back hundreds of years -they’ve done some tremendous designs, it really is mind bogglingand choose a few styles, pick the leather etc and this is one. Its an original design from the forties.”
I’d like to think that the shoes that Fred Astaire wore as he danced with Cyd Charisse in Central Park in the film The Bandwagon of 1953 were these very design. For the scene Astaire is immaculate in cream peg trousers, light stone sports jacket with matching tie, red pocket hankie, pale yellow shirt and the brown and white Weejun shoes that, although slightly different, are near enough for me. Indeed Astaire is the style icon’s icon that mixed Princeton with Savile Row (Anderson and Sheppard being his chosen tailor) and created a style revolution for looser more comfortable mufti. I’d bet my bottom dollar that the dancer owned Tricker’s shoes.
“I love Tricker’s heritage,” proclaims Powell. ‘And I’m so proud to work with them as they are a proper traditional English shoemakers going back to a few hundred years – true craftsman and experts in their field.”
Indeed, Tricker’s are the UK’s longest established shoemaker. They were founded by Joseph Tricker in 1829- which was the same year that Abraham Lincoln gave his first political speech and Queen Victoria's was 8 years away from the throne – and set up shop in Northampton a town that, by 1840, could boast some 1,821 shoe makers. Tricker’s new factory opened in 1904 and employing the then new Goodyear welted soul they went from strength to strength. They then became known for their heavy brogue and the
''Indeed Astaire is the style icon’s icon that mixed Princeton with Savile Row (Anderson and Sheppard being his chosen tailor) and created a style revolution for looser more comfortable mufti. I’d bet my bottom dollar that the dancer owned Tricker’s shoes.''
Tricker’s country boot which are their stock in trade. Today, even though production methods have changed slightly, Tricker’s shoes are crafted completely from start to finish in their Northampton factory and using traditional techniques.
Undeniably Tricker’s are one of the great British shoemakers that are the envy of the world while this collaboration with Powell has unleashed the finest summer shoe on the market.
Mark Powell/Tricker’s Brown and Cream Norwegian shoes RRP £450
Available from Mark Powell,2 Marshall St, Soho, London W1F 9BA
doing home deliveries to addresses with a London postcode, including delivery costs.
The choices are limitless from Balance Box www. balancebox.com, which offers healthy prepared meal boxes designed by nutritionists and chefs, to EuroFrutta www.shop.eurofrutta.co.uk, which prepares boxes of fruit & veg in three different sizes. Another wholesaler Smith & Brock, which specialises in supplying top London hotels and restaurants, has set up Knock Knock by Smith & Brock www.knock-knockgroceries.com and is now delivering best quality produce and selected groceries to your front door. Working with smaller, artisanal producers, Smith & Brock source their products directly, which means they do not sit around for days on end in big warehouses. Tasty offerings include: ‘indulgence box of veg’ for £60; ‘perfect veg box’ for £18.50; ‘comfort pasta box’ for £29.50 and ‘essentials dairy box’ for £20, with free delivery on orders over £35.
For those who like a bit more assistance in the kitchen, there are recipe box options such as Hello Fresh hellofresh.co.uk, Mindful Chef www.mindfulchef. com and All Plants www.allplants.com;100% plantbased meals.
H‘Birdsong’: paintings inspired by Amboseli National Park, Kenya, by Sophie Walbeoffe, wildlife artist and conservationist. She was invited to spend time, which extended over three years, by the famous scholar of elephant behaviour, Dr Cynthia Moss, founder director of the Amboseli National Park.
Joyful paintings of animals, birds, trees and flowers in Amboseli National Park, in Africa where they roam freely.
Elephants are often featured in the press, endangered elephants (poachers, collapse of tourist trade, orphans) currently in the nationals almost every day.
Conservation and climate change subject of new Attenborough film, Life on our Planet, Disney
‘BIRDSONG’
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What was your earliest influence in art?
My parents were my earliest influence because they dragged us to exhibitions and museums from about the age of three. You can imagine, as a young child, I thought it was too boring! From about the age of eight or nine however, I started to understand their enthusiasm for art.
I had a fantastic art teacher when I was about 15, who encouraged our art class to experiment and push ourselves out of our comfort zones. I painted, drew, did pottery, collage, crafted silver jewellery, and attempted some weaving. It was all good fun, although some of my creations were more successful than others! I have to admit I hung out with the ‘naughty’ crowd and we thought it was a laugh to go to art class having smoked marijuana. I do not recommend this to teenagers at all! I worry about the younger generation because of the strength of it today. At the time we convinced ourselves it made us more creative.
Doyourememberthefirstpaintingyouevercreated?
Good question, because I haven’t thought about this for ages, but since you’ve asked; I recall the first painting I did as a teenager was about an unhappy person reaching towards the sun. There was hope and turmoil in it. Now
POSITIONED ON THE SOUTH SIDE AND SIXTH FLOOR (LIFT) OF THIS HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER PORTERED BUILDING IN THE HEART OF NORTH BELGRAVIA.
1 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JX T + 44 (0) 20 7235 8861 E belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk W henryandjames.co.uk
Accommodation
Three Double Bedrooms
Two Bathrooms
Drawing Room
Kitchen
Entrance Hall
Porter
Lift
Communal Heating and Hot Water
Combined Area
1125 sqft (105m²)
Tenure
Share of Freehold
This three double bedroom, two bathroom, apartment has been exceptionally well maintained and benefits from wonderful light and beautiful London views. The accommodation also includes entrance hall, generous drawing room and well appointed kitchen. Greville House is located just off Kinnerton Street and therefore gives easy access to the shops and restaurants of Motcomb Street
Service Charge
Approx £8,000 per annum
and is within walking distance to Knightsbridge Underground Station. The green spaces of Hyde Park are also moments away. NB. The vendor has stipulated that a completion can only take place after 1st October 2020.
£4,500,000 stc AN EXCEPTIONALLY BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY HOME, QUIETLY SITUATED AT THE SOUTH END OF SHAWFIELD STREET.
1 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JX T + 44 (0) 20 7235 8861 E belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk W henryandjames.co.uk
SHAWFIELD STREET, CHELSEA SW3
Accommodation
Four Bedrooms and Three Bathrooms
Double Reception Room and Large
Family Room
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Private Roof Terrace and Patio Area
Beautifully Presented
Prime Chelsea Location
Combined Area
2365 sqft (220m²)
Tenure
Freehold
Nb. There is a separate lease for the ground floor patio expiring 25.01.2082
Presented to an exceptionally high standard, this corner house, with its triple-aspect views, benefits from being wonderfully light and excellent entertaining space.
The accommodation includes entrance hall, elegant double reception room, large family room, kitchen/breakfast room, guest cloakroom, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing area, two
further double bedrooms on the second floor and bathroom. The fourth bedroom is on the lower ground floor with its own en-suite bathroom and has access to the private patio area. In addition there is a large roof terrace, an abundance of storage and secondary entrance into the family room from Redesdale Street.
