The Investment Issue

#THELOUNGE THE INVEST MENT

04 07 16

EXPERIENCE

NATURE

in its purest form and in wild luxury with Roving Bushtops

WHY YULI SKINCARE is the newest investment for both you and the world

SANDRA WEIL – SS16

is inspired by strong, independent and very classy women

EDITOR SARAH ROKER

CONTRIBUTORS BRITTANY THORLEY CATHERINE PHIPPS SHANNON BLANKS ISOBEL BRIDGWOOD SARAH ROKER

CONTENTS

ALL ADVERTISING ENQUIRES TO Info@the-clothinglounge.com

ART DIRECTION & PRODUCTION

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GABOR KAMASZ

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Editor's note

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Investing is a big deal. This issue we discuss this concept with several designers such as Sandra Weil, Liz Nehdi and Kara Kroeger. We also consider our holidays to be an investment, where precious memories need to be made! The obvious two is our health and body, we’ve devised the perfect food plan and found upcoming healthcare brands perfect for your skin and the earth!

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ENJOY!

Sarah Roker Editor

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THE LOUNGE CHOICES The best way to reward yourself

SANDRA WEIL New season update

THE STATEMENT Magnificent in Marble

THE SPACE

The ultimate London Pop-up

BLOGGER

'Supermodel Mama' Lessons on investing in you

BEAUTY

Natures bathroom cabinet

HEALTH

Why in investing in hydrotherapy is the way to go

FOOD

Your investment food plan

DESIGNER FOCUS Liz Nehedi

TRAVEL

African Adventures

THE ONES TO KNOW Kara Kroeger

THE BEST WAY TO REWARD YOURSELF AND KNOWING THAT IT’S ALL WORTH IT!

“OWN THE TOWN”

“NIGHT TIME”

Buying clothes is pretty much always an investment. It’s a way of expressing your personality and showing how confident you are.

DOMANOFF - LONG SILK DRESS £340.00 JOSIE CHEN - NECKLACE £549.00

DE SIENA - MELYSANDRE ANKLE SANDAL £362.00

“THE BIG GIRL TOY”

“SPORT LUXE”

REIN - SHORT MAC JACKET £1,150.00

MLTV - GEOMETRIC T-SHIRT £55.00

DOMANOFF - GREY KNIT SWEATER £160.00

EMMA HARRIS - SIGNATURE SKY 1/2 PADDED PLUNGE BRA £120.00

EMMA HARRIS - SIGNATURE SKY SKIRTED THONG £65.00

HOLSTAD & CO - ART DECO CITRINE RING £515.00

LYA LYA - THE GRIP £760.00

MONOCHROME - Y BACKPACK £170.00

DOMANOFF - SPORT TROUSERS £250.00

EMMA HARRIS - SIGNATURE SKY SUSPENDER BELT £80.00

High quality, handmade and cou­ ture, ready to wear and bridal designer SANDRA WEIL is one brand that we like to touch base with every now and again for an insight into what the sophisticated, confident woman will be seen in next season. Sandra has been busy promoting her Spring/Summer 2016 collection so we thought we’d take this opportunity to get the skinny on her latest designs and what’s to come for a brand that is staying close to its Latin roots with every line it introduces to the catwalk.

TCL: What have you been up to since we spoke last summer?

SW: I have been working (a lot), and growing the family! We have lots of new projects in the pipeline which I am furiously managing from our studio. Since we were featured here last year, we have also opened our first flagship store in the cosmopolitan Polanco borough, a milestone we

We design clothes for a type of woman that can be found in every cosmopolitan city in the world. A chic, independent, modern woman who appreciates design and wants to look feminine and cool at the same time. Classic yet unconventional, our proposal is very contemporary, and is made to fit and flatter every woman.

- NEW SEASON UPDATE -

SS16 by SANDRA WEIL intend to build on in the not so distant future, in fact we are now planning to open a few more stores locally and soon after expand internationally.

TCL: What have you been up to since we spoke last summer?

SW: My personal style has always been the essence of every piece I design and living in a city as vibrant as Mexico definitely inspires and motivates me.

TCL: Could you tell our readers a little different fabrics such as lace more about your SS16 collection? What and embroidery, and I really is the inspiration behind enjoyed creating ev­ it and, if you had to pick, ery piece. I have to say which pieces would be your that the embroidered favourites?

SW: The SS16 collection is called Susana after my grandmother and every piece in the collection is named after a member of my family from that side. This represents my roots but main­ ly is a homage to her as she cele­ brates her 85th birthday.

The collection is inspired by strong, indepen­ dent and very classy women. It was fun and re­ freshing to work with new and

Sandra Weil’s SS16 collection is out now, You can shop Sandra Weil right HERE.

TCL: What does the year ahead look like for your brand? What can we expect from your next collection?

SW: We are working on strength­ ening the brand as a whole pieces are my favour­ and are actually in the midst of ites. launching our second bridal col­ lection as well as fine-tuning of TCL: What response has FW line. your collection received so far from the national fashion scene and wider international fashion community?

SW: Overall we have witnessed a really positive response towards the collection. We are very satis­ fied and it is very rewarding to know that my designs can make such a strong impact on the people dressing in them... it is just so intimate. We want to connect a woman with her femininity through the clothes she is wearing, and empower her in a very beautiful yet del­ icate way, so she can share her essence with everyone and ev­ erything around her.

The upcoming FW collection is called Fortuna - which translates as ‘for­ tune’ - and we are playing with the concept of good luck. We wanted to share good vibes with all the people who surround us, and with all the women who wear us! It is a very fun and eclectic col­ lection with retro vibe and 70s in­ spiration.

TCL: What words of wisdom would you pass on to our readers in regards to dressing for the new season ahead?

SW: This new season brings fresh colours, lots of embroidery and many flowy silhouettes. The core of our brand is classic yet unconventional so I encourage readers to mix and match textures and prints, old and new, and explore different contrasts in every outfit.

The Statement MAGNIFICENT

ELENAREVA - ORGANZA GOWN £1,298.00

IN MARBLE

Cocktail dresses, LBDs, maxis, a good dress can take you feel gorgeous within seconds, but every now and again we’re in need of the perfect evening dress. The Organza Gown by Elenarava is the wardrobe investment you need to make for those more formal nights out.

Floor length with an exquisite silver and black tonal print and structured lapels, Elenarava’s design strikes the perfect balance between masculine tailoring and luxurious couture. Pair with lashings of sparkle or let the dress do all the talking with monochrome accessories and a smokey eye, and this flowing marbled beauty will wow your crowds before you’ve even uttered hello.

LONDON POP UP

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SUPERMODELMAMA

1. WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS ARE TO INVEST IN?

The most important thing to invest in is love. When you know how to love, everything is easier. That includes knowing how to love yourself.

The second thing I believe everyone should invest in is their health!

2. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT INVESTING IN YOURSELF AND HAPPINESS?

DOMANOFF - KNIT SWEATER WITH SCARF £190.00

FABROS - RAWSON WEEKEND BAG £1,130.00

In my opinion, investing in yourself is crucial to understanding happiness. When you make the time to better yourself by doing whatever makes you happy, you tend to be filled with more happiness. And when you are happy you are more kind, PINK MAGNOLIA more loving and more giving.

- PONCHO £208.00

SELVA - OVERSIZE TOP BLACK £40.00

3. IN RELATION TO FASHION, WHAT TO DO YOU THINK ARE THE BEST INVESTMENT PIECES? My favorite staple items to invest in are always neutrals.

I'm a monochrome kinda girl. It's simple, classy, and hides any stains you have have squired from your babes sticky fingers!

All the best, AMANDA

Beauty

OUR

YÜLI Pure Mask

NATURE’S

This mask recharges, clarifies and detoxifies, removing impurities and leaving you with luminous skin.

It’s made from mung bean powder, rose, rice, white willow bark, cucumber and goji berries.

BATHROOM CABINET Stocks and shares is a scary thing to think about investing in. For now, focus on yourself and your skin. Something that’s truly worth investing in.

Yüli skincare goes back to basics and is the future investment for both your skin and the planet. They make everything on the same farm where they grow their ingredients, Yüli’s products are carbon neutral, completely natural and wonderfully fresh. Everything is made on-site in micro batches, which means more attention to detail and higher quality standards.

Yüli combines natural ingredients that have been a part of traditional medicine for centuries with cutting-edge, state-of-the-art chiral laboratories to create products that are packaged in biodegradable materials, organic and not tested on animals. The perfect investment.

PICKS:

WWW.YULISKINCARE.COM

YÜLI M.E. Skin Fuel This powerful face oil is made from black cumin, broccoli seed, sea buckthorn, red raspberry and prickly pear. It acts as a multivitamin for your face and is antiinflammatory and anti-irritant.

YÜLI Metamorphic Elixir This blend of hydrosols and actives is a fantastic moisturiser. It’s rich, smells incredible and is made from rose, helichrysum, lavender, frankincense and myrrh.

Health

shiatsu and acupressure, a specialist therapist massages you while you relax in water. These Peter Rollins, manager days, we pick up so much of Thermae Bath Spa, tells us grime in our skin, so with why hydrotherapy is worth treatments like these the heated, mineral-rich splashing (excuse the pun) water deeply cleanses the cash. your skin, much more TCL: What is it about water that’s so beneficial for than a quick shower would do. the body and soul?

PR: Bathing in hot water brings on a natural sense of cleansing and relaxation; the minerals that have naturally formed over thousands of years are actually effective in treating arthritis and skin disorders.

TCL: And in general, what are the physical and mental perks of visiting bath spas such as yours?

Why INVESTING in HYDROTHERAPY is the WAY TO GO

PR: I’m a firm believer of restoring public bathing in thermal waters – the social aspect of being able to talk and liaise with peers while mentally being at rest is good for the soul.

TCL: The Vichy Experience you offer, which also utilises water, is intriguing. What’s so special about it?

PR: You lie on a massage bed and the therapist directs water TCL: Talk us through some of your most effective jets onto the body to encourage hydrotherapeutic treatments you offer at your spa. blood flow. You can add on other treatments to compliment this, PR: Watsu is one of our most innovative such as a body polish massage to hydrotherapeutic treatments. Combining enhance the results.

TCL: What final word would you give about the apparent luxury of hydrotherapy?

PR: We’re not a medical spa, but we get many who come to us knowing that the thermal waters are beneficial to them; rugby players come in to get rid of aches and pains and recuperate. Until you experience it, you won’t know how good it is.

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Other contenders doing the rounds in the bottled water market, which is worth hundreds of millions, include BLK, a blackcoloured “premium fulvic-enhanced, allnatural mineral water” encased in a slick 500ml plastic bottle, retailing for £2.

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Alternatively "CanO Water aims to go head-to-head with plastic branded water, packaging its natural spring water sourced from the Austrian Alps in aluminium tin cans. Focussing on sustainability and innovation, CanO Water's game-changing USP is that the lid is resealable, perfect for on-the-go. Sold at Selfridg­ es and Whole Foods, CanO which retails for £1 a can and comes in both still and sparkling."

Sticking to a diet can sometimes be tricky, especially when you’re not sure on what foods to eat or what you should be snacking on!

This easy to follow meal plan will get your body burning fat in no time! From Monday to Sunday, you’ll be eating three nutritious and delicious meals a day with some healthy snacks in-between!

By cooking your own meals, you’ll be eating fewer calories, reducing saturated fats and sodium and adding to the amount of fruit and vegetables on your plate!

BREAKFAST

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

50g porridge oats made with 120ml almond milk topped with grated apple and 1tsp cinnamon.

Chia pudding made with 3tbsp chia seeds covered with 120ml oat milk. Top with 1tsp cinnamon and 1tsp coconut flakes. Make it the evening before and keep it in the fridge ready to go!

Homemade Granola with Fresh Berries and Almond Milk

2 boiled eggs with 1 sliced tomato served on 1 slice of wholegrain toast.

SNACK

1 cup fat-free yogurt, and 2 plums.

LUNCH DINNER

1 large pear, 6 almonds

1 cup blueberries, 6 walnuts

Mini Turkey Burgers with fresh salad and guacamole

1 baked sweet potato with 1 can tuna in water (drained), chopped tomato, cucumber and 1tbsp reduced-fat cottage cheese.

Beef Burrito Wrap with Spinach

Grilled Steak and Veggie Fajitas

Broccoli Pesto Pasta and Chicken Tenders

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken with potato salad and spinach

1 carrot and 2 sticks of celery served with ¼ pot of houmous.

1 chicken sandwich with avocado and tomato, served on rye bread.

Turkey chilli con carne and quinoa

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Peach Pancakes and fruit Salad

1 cup oatmeal, 1 cup skim milk, ½ cup raisins, ½ grapefruit

2 slices of grain bread, 2 tbl peanut butter

2 oatcakes, each served with 2tsp guacamole.

Smoothie made with 1 scoop of good-quality whey protein, small banana, 3tbsp mixed berries such as blueberries and raspberries, 1tsp flaxseeds and 200ml coconut milk blended together.

1 cup of miso soup and 2 oatcakes.

1 cup vegetable soup, whole grain flat bread

Quinoa salad with king prawns, watercress, beetroot and roasted peppers

½ thin crust whole wheat pizza, veggie toppings

1 steamed salmon fillet served Sweet potato Thai Green with a large helping of sautéed and mixed bean Chicken Curry onion, garlic, broccoli, spinach and pepper and mushroom. stew made.

DESIGNER FOCUS Liz Nehdi is an American artist and designer currently based in London. Having studied and travelled across the world, she decided to launch her own brand The Liz Nehdi back in 2015.

Aiming to introduce a new way of life that celebrates creative expression and all the beautiful complexities of the global village in which we all live.

– Liz Nehdi –

Thanks so much for including Liz Nehdi Studio in your Investment issue and I do think this issue is a perfect fit for us, as we produce wearable art, which is inspired by my paintings and a global panoply of influences, and accentuated by the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. Our limited edition garments and accessories are designed and hand crafted in Europe with great care and our hope is that they will become some of the most cherished pieces in your wardrobe that can be counted on to provide a distinctive finishing touch to a variety of outfits.

I’m a bit of a human sponge; I’m constantly observing, absorbing and photographing the people, places

and things around me. The art world, interior design, plants, flowers and travel are particularly rich sources of inspiration for me; my taste is very eclectic and wideranging. In addition to physical mood, I use Pinterest as a massive online mood board to catalogue some of these inspirations I’m very fortunate to have had the chance to live in the United States, France, Singapore and the United Kingdom so far and I do indeed count traveling as one of my favourite activities. I find that by disrupting my usual environments and world around me with a fresh perspective routines, travel allows me to experience the and I’m more likely to slow down and appreciate the glorious details of the space and people around me. In this way travel helps to nourish and feed my soul and stimulate my creativity. And from a practical perspective, I (try!) to pack as lightly as possible and generally depend on simple wardrobe staples and then count on

LIZ NEHDI SCARVES Our And God Created Woman silk chiffon scarf looks good on everyone. It’s lightweight and large enough to wear as a beach cover up.

they are – even if that’s snuggling up in one of our cashmere blend scarves in an overly air conditioned office.

So the really fun bits of creating a collection are inspiration gathering and the designing itself, Our Saint-Remy in our super soft cashmere but there are so many other things to consider blend fabric is my personal favourite to counter as well! To get into a creative state of mind, I’ll the chill of an overly air conditioned room or to visit museums (the Victoria & Albert Museum throw over my shoulders while dining al fresco in London is one of my favourites) and galleries our colourful scarves and kimonos to provide a by the sea and take walks around Notting Hill (where I live dash of personality to a variety of outfits.

Kiini bikinis are so gorgeous. and work) and Hampstead Heath, which is such Sunscreen – the scent of Hawaiian Tropic is Cuyana leather tote is an elegant carry all for so an amazing urban oasis. In terms of designing, my favourite and instantly makes me think of many occasions there are so many factors to consider, such as summer the garment shape, fabric, pattern that will A great read – since I’m on the go so much of Clarins Daily Energizer Cream-Gel is the the time, I load up my ipad with some options. be printed upon the fabric. For me, it’s also important that our products are responsibly perfect lightweight summer moisturizer I’m currently in the middle of Elena Ferrante’s Coconut water – to rehydrate after a workout, or Neapolitan novels. Highly recommended if you produced to the highest standard, so we do a lot of research on the manufacturers and haven’t read them yet. the morning after a big night out. suppliers we work with.

Liz Nehdi kimonos - I love pairing our Claro de Great sunglasses – these purple Invidia frames We’re in the process of developing new Luna kimono with a black romper, boho tassle from Taylor Morris are some of my current essentials for the urban nomad’s closet. favourites. necklace + chunky sandals.

The focus remains on inspired patterns, top And our Sol y la Vida kimono is my favourite to BarreToned – to get me beach body ready and quality fabric and small batch, conscientious keep me toned all year round throw over a white bikini at the beach. production. Stay tuned for new Liz Nehdi Two of my greatest loves (besides my husband, Black romper/ playsuit. shapes to wear poolside or in the city. of course ;) are art and travel and Liz Nehdi Check out Liz Nehdi Studio is all about celebrating these two http://www.liznehdi.com/ wonders. Our accessories and garments give our customers a way of bringing art with them https://www.instagram.com/liznehdi/?hl=en on holiday, as well as a means of finding the joy and inspiration of travel no matter where

AFRICAN ADVENTURES

Travel

Offerings five start safari experience and combining this with stunning wildlife, Roving Bushtops delivers a truly unique experience.

Set in three magnificent locations around the Serengeti, the campsites present truly wonderful surroundings and wildlife spectacles.

By producing the most deluxe safari tents, for those that want to explore the wilderness and then retreat to the comforts of their bedroom, then this travel destination is the one for you.

It’s definitely the place to visit if you’re after luxury and adventure. The Mara Bushtops was the first destination to open in Kenya, back in 2007.

Which then followed with the Serengeti Bushtops in Tanzania.

WHERE TO EAT

As the day draws to a close, guests are able to gather at the Roving Bushtops dining tent and enjoy your dinner with what may arguably be one of the greatest backdrops in the world.

WHAT TO DO

There is no need to travel as the world’s most diverse wildlife lives besides you. But if you do decide to drive, you will be transported on a super equipped 4x4 Land Cruiser, led by expert rangers and supported by local spotters.

WHERE TO STAY

The newest venue, Roving Bushtops includes the best of both worlds.

It’s luxury on wheels and allows you to combine luxury camping travel and the excitement of a safari experience. Guests stay in six superbly-specified tents and include king-size beds and 24 hour power, each with an en-suite bathroom as well! During the day, tent walls can also be opening to enable panoramic views for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

WHAT TO WEAR

EDDIE HANDMADE - HIGHCLERE HANDBAG £492.00

BENJAMINE CADETTE - FRONT PLEATS BLOUSE £210.00

SALOMÉ CHARLY - BRACELET TRIELA ORANGE £36.00 SOUSEE BELLA - NOUSH £187.00 MONOCHROME - Y BACKPACK £170.00

THE ONES TO KNOW Kara Kroeger

FINE ARTS: FASHION DESIGN - Kent State University, Ohio , USA The first inspiring stages of creating garments and accessories starts with the designs. This then develops into sketches and samples, before the final stages of tweaking and refining occur. Kara Kroeger is an incredible upcoming designer and implicit artist from the US, who believes that fashion is about creating a personality so that someone can show the best versions of themselves. Kara studied at Kent State University in Ohio, an alternative place of study compared to places like New York and Paris. Her degree has led Kara to many incredible opportunities and has allowed her to create pieces that everyone wants to get their hands on, but to her, fashion is a fantasy and she loves to create it.

What are your influences and inspirations that led you to Fashion Design?

Honestly, I’ve never wanted to do anything else! When I was around eight years-old, my grandmother gave me my first Vogue Magazine, and that is when I realised I could have a career doing something I truly loved.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time and hope for within your career?

In five years, I would love to be working for a couture house in Europe, or gaining experience here in the United States to create my own collection.

What do you like and dislike about the industry you are in?

I love that there are so many different areas and opportunities in this industry! There is no possible way to limit yourself.

My least favourite part is the competition. Yes, competition is great and healthy, but sometimes it becomes the only thing that is important to anyone. This industry is about creating confidence, and we need to see it for how positive it truly is.

See you next Issue!