AllofAlice’sdesignsareareflectionofherbrightand It’sallaboutsensitivity,livinglifewithgratitude,and towardsothers.“Togiveistoreceive”,aconceptthat and pleasure to the person who wears it, to give value to the one who owns it and to give to the world it is inspired by; each month Alice donates proceeds to selected charities.
“The empowering energy that a piece of jewellery can bring never ceases to amaze me,” recounts Alice
Determined and humble in her approach, Choi has always insisted on working her way up. After completing a business degree at the University of Birmingham she became a financial business analyst in the city, working as a Sales Director for financial institutions for ten years. She then went on to become Managing Director for footwear brand French Sole, and was instrumental in its expansion in the UK and internationally.
Whilst working in the city, Lucy Choi spotted a gap in the market. As one of thousands of women transitioning between flats and heels on their daily commute to the office, she questioned why comfort was only available to women at a luxury price point. From this premise, the Lucy Choi London vision was born and Choi set out on her mission determined to utilise her lifelong expertise to create an affordable luxury brand for every age and every occasion without compromising what she calls the 3 C’s: Comfort, Craftsmanship and Character. These became the founding ethos of her brand.
In 2012 Lucy Choi London launched and opened her first boutique in central London, a forward-thinking footwear brand that meets the exact demands of the sophisticated modern woman and reflects the way she shops.
Chemical peels have been a mainstay of the aesthetics industry for years. They are a relatively short procedure in which a special solution is applied to the face, causing the top layer of skin to be effectively “burned off”, allowing fresh, lineless skin to blossom from below.
While the concept may sound slightly unnerving, they’re actually one of the best and most effective methods of brightening complexions and achieving great skin, as well as battling conditions such as acne, rosacea, ageing, melasma, and sun damage.
There are varying strengths of peel, which determine how far into the skin layers the chemicals delve. So, if you have deeper wrinkles, for example, a stronger peel may be better suited to your needs.
Chemical peels have come a long way in recent years, mostly in the way different ingredients are blended for superior results. And that’s where the Perfect Peel comes in.
Party on with the Perfect Peel: revolutionary peel for perfect skin.
A revelation since we introduced the Perfect Peel to Vie Aesthetics earlier this year, it’s really pushed what this type of treatment is capable of. Versatile, powerful and fast-acting, it works wonders for anyone seeking radically improved skin in a short space of time. Let me explain a bit more about why it’s so impressive:
MAGIC INGREDIENTS
The Perfect Peel is a medium-strength, medicalgrade peel, which means it can only be performed in clinics with a doctor – and supervised by a doctor. The peel itself contains a unique blend of vitamins and acids, including “Glutathione”, which is the strongest antioxidant currently available on the planet, and which had never been incorporated into a peel before. That alone provides a powerful ally against the onset of
enabling it to work on multiple levels. To begin with, the product exfoliates your epidermis (the outermost layer of skin), which is where most fine lines and wrinkles sit. It stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, so that your skin becomes firmer over time. And it also targets and reduces damage, or scarring, that exists in the dermis (the middle layer of skin), most often caused by the sun and acne.
One of the Perfect Peel’s unique advantages is that your skin doesn’t require any advance preparation. With most chemical peels, a preparation period of around eight weeks is typically required ahead of treatment. That’s not the case with the Perfect Peel.
You can launch straight in. But that doesn’t mean you should shirk on caring for your skin at home.
As with all skin treatments, a proper skincare regime at home is paramount to reaping the full benefits of the Perfect Peel. Nobody can expect to maintain results unless they use high quality products between sessions. You should use an SPF religiously to protect against sun damage, and you should invest in a Vitamin C cream, which is so crucial to our skin, and a quality exfoliator and cleanser. Our clinic doctors and therapists are always happy to provide ongoing advice about looking after your skin, and what you should and shouldn’t do.
QUICK RECOVERY
From start to finish, a Perfect Peel session typically lasts around 45 minutes to an hour. Clients experience a burning sensation during the application of the chemicals, which isn’t pleasant, but it’s fleeting, lasting around only 10 seconds.
Following treatment, the full recovery period is around six days. Your skin will initially be red and tender. A homecare kit is provided, which includes easy-use wipes containing powerful Vitamin C combined with Retinol. Day three is when the peeling commences. By day six, the peeling should have stopped, leaving you with fresh, new skin that’s clear and “baby bum-smooth”. The Perfect Peel is highly versatile. It can be used for general maintenance and boosting skin health, or it can be used for reversing specific conditions. Several of our staff have enjoyed sessions for different reasons. So, I thought I’d share with you
pieces from her studio, and as the interview unfolded gave us a fantastic insight into both her work and of course herself. So without further ado, lets jump right in!!!
Rousseau’s version is engineered to allow two people to sit together comfortably with hanging or standing configurations; illuminated or plain; in a variety of colours and finishes, with a curved cushion, available in fabric or quilted leather.
Infinite colours and finishes are available to please every taste.
Rousseau’s work has been exhibited in institutions both UK and abroad, including the V&A Museum, the Grand Palais in Paris, the London Olympics, and the Ice Hotel in Arctic Sweden. Currently, he splits his working practice between London and California, creating luxury products and high end interiors as well as developing his lighting based artworks. He recently just got back from Burning Man creating an art installation with Architect Alex Haw from Atmos studio titled “Playascape”.
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Another award for Maurizio Marcato: “Design in the Nature” wins the Gold Award al BIFA 2019
Verona, November 2019 - 2019 continues to be a good year for Maurizio Marcato. After the awards won at the beginning of the year, another photo of the project “Design in the Nature” that the international photographer produced for Euro3Plast (the Vicenza-based design company specialized in the creation of outdoor furniture), won the Gold Award in the category Portfolio/Advertising at the BIFA competition (Budapest International Foto Awards).
The photograph by Maurizio Marcato that won the prize is part of a project that lays bare the intimacy of humankind and the creations we design, by placing them in a natural, uncontaminated setting. The winning photo shows the Big Cut Armchair characterized by a “V-cut” that unifies each element of the system. The girl is dressed in the same color as the cushion and she seems almost afraid of contaminating her natural surroundings.
“With this composition I tried to stop space and time, using pure, natural colors” explains Maurizio Marcato, who then adds: “There was a lot of research behind this project to understand how to exalt the product to the utmost through the correct composition of the elements forming the image and the use of color, for a message that exalts at one and the same time both the minimalism and the complexity of the Euro3Plast products”.
The project “Design in the Nature” has enjoyed great success thanks to the international awards received at such competitions as the MIFA (Moscow International Foto Award), TIFA (Tokyo International Foto Award) and PX3 (Prix de la Photographie Paris). All this was possible thanks to the precious collaboration of Vittorio Moretti and Giorgia Rabito of Euro3Plast, the studio Joe Velluto, the stylist Carlotta Angius and the photographer Paolo Marcato.
In the photo: the photograph by Maurizio Marcato that won the BIFA 2019 competition
The future of thediningroom: for Martini,it’s a living space
Verona, November 2019 - Rounded, organic shapes, comfortable padded elements and retro-style tables: Martini offers four different diningareas that can becustomised in terms of furnishing elements,materials and finishes. Inthis contemporary Essenzaprogramme,by Arbet Design, the kitchen area is integrated intothe dining room, using a transitional approach
PURE
Offering a new concept for cooking and living spaces, the Pure dining room is a response to today’s living requirements.Here, Martini presents a metropolitan mood, with the Marilyn table intitaniumoak andtheKelly chairs inlacquered absoluteblack andPerfect 905 leather
NUMERO 5
A unique elegance, derived from the painstaking calculation of each individual detail: Numero 5 is a dining room witha supremely comfortable, sculptural beauty. The star feature here is the Marlon table, inbrown eucalyptus and marble, with a striking,sophisticated base, coordinated with theSean chairs intitaniumoak andcognac nubuck leather
EXOTIC
Rosewood is teamed withmetal elements in the Exotic dining area, featuring the stunning Roger table, complemented with theDustinchairs inlacquered dark chocolate brown andbeige nubuck, for a delightfully appealing look enhanced by the material and colour contrasts of the surfaces.
CHARME
Delicatenuances and skilfully designed shapes make up the bright,spacious Charme dining room, where the furnishing elements combine toform a smooth, stylish visual effect. The rectangular James table, inlacquered white, is teamed with theSean chairs, featuring soft,graceful lines, inthekhaki nubuck andzinc whiteversion
On the ground level, the magnificent neo-classical entrance with Corinthian columns leads on to the stunning hallway with two sweeping staircases to the first floor. The ground floor consists of an office, store room, two guest toilets, staff kitchen, main fully-fitted kitchen with central island, dining room, lounge area with two open fireplaces, games room with bar, TV room, three guest bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and lift access to all floors. The living and dining areas lead out on to covered terraces and a large barbecue area, perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. The landscaped gardens include a large infinity swimming pool, sunbathing areas, water features and expansive lawns.Leading off the landing is the sumptuous master bedroom with his and hers en-suite bathrooms and dressing rooms, a lounge area and superb terrace with spectacular views to
the Mediterranean Sea. Aside from the master bedroom there are also four family bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, dressing rooms, lounge areas and private terraces.The basement comprises of a garage with parking spaces for eight cars, an elevenseater cinema, wine cellar and spa with heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, fitness room, massage room, bathroom and two showers. The basement also houses the staff quarters comprising of two separate one-bedroom apartments, dining area and laundry room. This is truly a unique property and must be seen to be believed.
*For more information on the sale and to arrange a viewing call: +44 659 336 790. Part-exchange welcome.
