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Here we go again...The British ‘Summer’ has once again proved that you should never be expectant of fine weather and as such should carry a bag full of all-weather clothing with you at all times to ensure you are ready for any eventuality. Of course, the rumblings of an ‘Indian Summer’ are making the rounds, lets hope there is some substance to it this year. When all is said and done, there are still numerous fantastic spots across London that can be enjoyed whatever the weather. None more so than the impressive collection of Royal Parks spread far and wide around the capital. Every year, their programme of events and activities over the summer months offers up an array of things to get involved in from children’s educational days to exploration of the history behind some of London’s finest green spaces. We should all be proud of the expansive greenery on offer here and enjoy the many, varied areas around at every opportunity. Whether you decide to dine al fresco for lunch one day in the park or venture a little further afield for an after work

catch up with the added bonus of light exercise and beautiful scenery thrown in for free, there is a place for you to enjoy the greener side of London. For those looking to maximise your time spent in the great outdoors, why not move your gym session outside to soak up some fresh summer air. There are always numerous trainers seen torturing poor unsuspecting victims on the grassy stretches, but it is a great way to not only get outside, but also prepare your body for a time when the sun finally arrives - or you decide to go on your travels in search of it! Food, festivals and fun are the order of the month with events such as the Notting Hill Carnival spreading vibrancy and joy and BBC’s Good Food Festival ready to ply you with delicious treats helping you undo all of your hard training. If you haven’t managed to find the time to enjoy any of the events over previous weeks, maybe just make an effort to attend at least one this month to give yourself the necessary break required to maintain sanity. The Gin Festival at Tobacco Dock might help.

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London’s Royal Parks The best ways to enjoy the capital’s Royal Parks this summer.

Londinium A whole season of events celebrating the historic city built by the Romans, Londinium.

10 Notting Hill Carnival Iconic celebrations return to London. Prepare for plenty of vibrancy and noise.

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12 Film4 Summer Screen Somerset House hosts the summer series delivered by Film4 with a selection of both modern and cult films. 15 Maurice’s Masterpiece Swiss watch Manufacture Maurice Lacroix launch their latest pair of master pieces. 16 Your New Timepiece: Portofino IWC’s lesser known model line steps up its game to take some of the limelight. 18 Beauty Buys Gradual tanners with added benefits and facial fixes to save your skin from damage and ageing.

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CONTENTS 20 Fine Fragrances A selection of the best fragrances on offer this month with fresh new scents and style to match. 22 Face Mapping Masterclass Nataliya Robinson delivers a facial masterclass rejuvinating your skin with a personal touch. 25 Travel - Belmond British Pullman The ultimate in luxury British service from the Golden Age of Travel.

36 Review - Tom’s Kitchen Summer takes over at Tom’s Kitchen with a fantastic, fresh new menu. 39 Calabrese’s Cocktails Gerry Calabrese delivers his first column complete with a twist on the Pina Colada. 42 Audi - RS 6 Avant All-rounder that will leave you wondering if there is anything it can’t do. 46 Ford - Mustang Coupe Real American muscle from 1966 with racing stripes and leather seats. 56 Savills - Price on Application Could you be reducing the likelihood of selling your property without even knowing? 30 Perfect for Your Palate All of the latest openings, offerings, summer pop-ups and fresh new menus. 33 Review - Lupita East Flavoursome Mexican favourites packing a punch thanks to an abundance of fresh ingredients. 34 Review - Opera Tavern Italian and Spanish small plates perfect for a pre-theatre stop-off. 35 Review - The Ivy City Garden Continuing their spread across the capital, The Ivy’s latest opening hits the heart of The City.

ROYAL PARKS

The Best Ways to Enjoy the Royal Parks This Summer Nowhere beats London in the sunshine and nothing says summer more than London’s eight Royal Parks. For a full list of what’s happening in the Royal Parks visit royalparks.org.uk/whats-on, but here’s a healthy dose to get you going..

Take a dip in the Lido What better way to spend a lazy summer afternoon than a refreshing dip in the Serpentine Lido in Hyde Park, followed by a spot of lunch at the nearby Lido Café Bar? Located near the Diana, Princess of Wales, Memorial Fountain and overlooking the Serpentine Lake, the Lido Café is the perfect lakeside spot for a scenic bite to eat with friends and family. The Serpentine Lido, Hyde Park, London W2

Discover the history of the Royal Parks The Royal Parks have evolved over the past 500 years from monarchical deer hunting grounds to the world famous public parks we know and love today, accessible to all and enjoyed by millions from across the globe. For the first time ever, an exhibition will explore this rich history, with rarely seen artefacts including oil paintings, photographs, and historical documents spanning three centuries. The exhibition will also look at the history of Phoenix Park in Dublin, which was formed in 1662 as Ireland’s only royal deer park, and is today managed by the Office of Public Works, Ireland. Open now until 11 August 2017 | Free Entry Mall Galleries, The Mall, St. James’s SW1 | mallgalleries.org.uk

Get cultural in the Serpentine Pavilion Diébédo Francis Kéré, the award-winning architect from Gando, Burkina Faso, is the seventeenth architect to accept the Serpentine Galleries’ invitation to design a temporary Pavilion in its grounds in Kensington Gardens. Inspired by the tree that serves as a central meeting point for life in his home town of Gando, the architect has designed a Pavilion that seeks to connect its visitors to nature – and each other. An expansive roof, supported by a central steel framework, mimics a tree’s canopy, allowing air to circulate freely while offering shelter against London rain and summer heat. On selected Fridays, the Pavilion transforms into a site for encounters in art, cinema, theatre, performance and music for the Serpentine Galleries’ annual ‘Park Nights’ programme. Open now until 8 October 2017 | Free Entry Serpentine Pavilion, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park W2 3XA | serpentinegalleries.org

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Admire free sculpture in The Regent’s Park Frieze’s first ever summer exhibition in The Regent’s Park is open in the beautiful English Gardens. ‘Frieze Sculpture’ is hand selected by Clare Lilley, Director of Programmes for Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and brings together 25 works by leading 20thcentury and contemporary artists from around the world. Open now until 8 October 2017 | Free Entry English Gardens, The Avenue Gardens, The Regent’s Park, London NW1

Listen to some jazz in Greenwich Park Throughout August, the bandstand at Greenwich Park plays host to some great jazz bands, from the Belvedere Concert Band to the Galaxy Big Band and the Lewisham Concert Band. Organised by the Friends of Greenwich Park, the concerts are free of charge and take place every Sunday from 3pm. Greenwich Park Bandstand, Great Cross Avenue, Greenwich SE10 friendsofgreenwichpark.org.uk

Learn about minibeasts in the Royal Parks Discover the magnificent minibeasts that call London’s Royal Parks home! Join Mission: Invertebrate for a free day of storytelling, bug trails, creative crafting and invertebrate missions galore. Look out for our Giant Snail Caravan packed with fun activities for all the family! Available on various dates through to October | Free Entry Across the Royal Parks and Brompton Cemetery royalparks.org.uk/be-involved/mission-invertebrate/family-programme

Take the kids to a free Discovery Day in Hyde Park Summer is officially here and nature has truly burst into life! Choose from a variety of activities in our Education Centre in Hyde Park including sweep netting in our meadows for creepy crawlies, pond dipping and nature inspired arts and crafts. There is no need to book, just drop in anytime between 11am-3pm. 2/9/10/16/22 and 23 August 2017 | Free Entry Education Centre, Hyde Park, London W2 For further information please visit royalparks.org.uk

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Londinium 28th July - 29th October

The Romans built the city where London now stands, bridging the Thames and creating Londinium. From around AD 50 to 410, this was the largest city in Britannia and a vital international port. Londinium grew to become a thriving town bustling with traders and people from every corner of the empire. Celebrating this illustrious heritage, a season of events titled ‘Londinium’ is running until the 29 October. The programme is being run by the City of London following their hugely popular Great Fire 360 event last autumn, with a number of prestigious institutions hosting events including Museum of London, Shakespeare’s Globe and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Unearth the lost history and buried secrets of Roman London that lie beneath the City. Today, most of the remains of Londinium lie around 25ft below modern-day London, having survived 2,000 years of building, fires and bombing during the Second World War. Hidden beneath the streets and offices of the Square Mile are three unique landmarks which offer unparalleled insights into the lives and culture of our Roman ancestors. Explore London’s Roman baths, amphitheatre, Mithraeum and the Roman wall; and learn more about the history of London with a packed programme of interactive activities for all the family. From comedy tours around the city, to major spectacles such as The Gladiator Games, and Roman Wine Tasting.

The season is headlined by three spectacular live events. This month the Gladiator Games (25 - 28 August), will see battle commence once again in Guildhall Yard, London’s oldest entertainment venue and the site of London’s Roman Amphitheatre. During an epic clash of swords, shields and spears, the gladiators will fight for glory and try to convince both Emperor and audience to set them free. Other highlights include specially themed Film Screenings (7 - 15 August) and the Art and Archaeology in the Amphitheatre Family Fun Day (8 – 9 August). Detailed information, a full programme timetable and tickets are available online at visitlondon.com/romans

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Notting Hill Carnival 27th - 28th August

Held every August Bank Holiday since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival is the largest festival celebration of its kind in Europe. Each year the streets of West London are filled with the sounds and smells of this vibrant street party. Twenty miles of stunning colourful costumes surround over 40 static sound systems, hundreds of Caribbean food stalls, 40,000 volunteers and over 1 million carnival revellers. Starting life as a humble local festival set up by the West Indian community of the prestigious Notting Hill area, it has now become a full-blooded Caribbean carnival, attracting millions of visitors from all walks of life from all over the globe. Inspired by the Caribbean carnivals of the early 19th century, a particularly strong tradition in Trinidad, which were all about celebrating the abolition of slavery and the slave trade, the very first carnival was an attempt to showcase the steel band musicians who played in the Earls Court of London every weekend. When the bands paraded through the streets of Notting Hill, they drew black residents out on to the streets, reminding them of the Caribbean homes they had left behind. Having been forbidden to hold festivals of their own during

the period of slavery, residents took full advantage of the relative new freedoms the ending of slavery brought them. Dressing up in costumes that mimicked the European fashions of their former masters, even whitening their faces with flour or wearing white masks, they established a tradition that continues in the costume-making of today’s festivities. Traditionally, the celebrations get under way on the Saturday with the impressive steel band competition. Next up is Kid’s Day held on the Sunday, where prizes are awarded for the famed costumes of the event. On Bank Holiday Monday, the main parade takes place beginning on Great Western Road and winding its way along Chepstow Road, on to Westbourne Grove, and then Ladbroke Grove. In the evening, the floats leave the streets in procession, and revellers continue to party at one of the many after parties. Whether you go along for the food – the Carnival provides the perfect introduction to traditional Caribbean food including jerk chicken, rice and peas, patties, curries and fried plantain – or the music, the lively atmosphere is sure to have you returning year after year.

Notting Hill Carnival, Notting Hill, London W11 3AG | thelondonnottinghillcarnival.com

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BBC Good Food Festival 26th - 28th August

For three fabulous days over the August Bank Holiday weekend, Hampton Court Palace will host BBC Good Food’s Feast. Enjoy and discover a great selection of delicious artisan producers, a stellar line up of cooks and chefs, fabulous entertainment, family fun and great, live music. All set within the backdrop and grounds of the stunning Hampton Court Palace. Feast your taste buds in the palace gardens before exploring Henry VIII’s magnificent palace. For tickets and more information visit bbcgoodfoodshow.com/feast-palace

Gin Festival

at Tobacco Dock 25th - 27th August

A celebration of all things Gin, the 4th Annual London Gin Festival returns to Tobacco Dock in Wapping. With more than 100 gins, (including many new exclusives gins), new brands, cocktails and masterclasses from industry experts and a host of tasty food to enjoy, this is a must-do for any gin-fanatic. Jym Harris, GinFestival.Com co-founder explains: “We’ve fallen in love with Tobacco Dock and are set to put on event even bigger and better than before. With the addition of outdoor space in the summer, we’re ready to welcome even more gins to the festival with surprises around every corner.” ginfestival.com

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Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House 10th - 23th August

Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House brings the best of cinema to one of the most spectacular settings in London. With a two-week programme – handpicked by Film4 and Somerset House – of contemporary, cult and classic films, plus premieres of forthcoming releases, from around the world, the state-ofthe-art projection onto London’s largest outdoor screen and surround sound ensure that every film is shown at its very best. The 2017 festival will open with An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, the stirring sequel to the Oscar®-winning 2006 documentary An Inconvenient Truth, which follows the former Vice President Al Gore as he continues his fight against climate change. Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House is thrilled to welcome Al Gore to present the premiere and participate in a special on-stage Q&A. Direct from Sundance and Cannes film festivals, Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House will close with Patti Cake$

- a bold, funny and infectiously upbeat coming-of-age crowdpleaser from director Geremy Jasper. Double-bills make for exciting, extended Saturday nights with this year’s first double-bill pairs Donnie Darko with The Omen, two eerie tales about creepy kids directed by dark forces. The following Saturday brings together two white-knuckle thrillers - Jaws and Deliverance. Cult teen movie Cruel Intentions will also be shown during the festival. Along with DJ’s and great food and drink, visitors will also be invited to see the Summer Screen Prints exhibition in partnership with Print Club London before the film begins and, on select nights, watch ‘Behind the Screen’ where industry talent will talk about the craft of cinema, offering a wealth of behindthe-scenes insights in Somerset House’s indoor Screening Room. For tickets and somersethouse.org.uk

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Images Clockwise from Top Left | Cruel Intentions © Hattie Stewart | Blow-Up © Lucille Clerc | My Neighbour Totoro © Joe Wilson Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House, Somerset House, Strand, London WC2 1LA | somersethouse.org.uk

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Find your summer with great destinations along the c2c route. Take a day trip to Leigh-on-Sea, home to cockle sheds, cobbled streets, and proper fish and chips by the sea.

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Team Tigress can offer single charter days WATCHES out for up to 10 persons on Olympia’s Tigress our new Beneteau First 40. Perfect for hosting your office outing, a family get together, team building day out or just a relaxing cruise with friends. You will be treated to a full day of sailing and be involved as much as you wish on the day. The day will prove an exhilarating outing. Our itinerary will leave in the morning from a central point in the Solent and end in the same location just prior to dinner. Whole boat charters for groups with professional race skipper and racing foredeck provided. Training included. Individual berth charter for individuals or small groups wanting to experience racing.

The Maurice Masterpiece Sailing day packages Racing Charters, true manufacture status over a decade ago with the introduction of their own in-house in theAchieving Solent training and Sporting movements back in 2006, Maurice Lacroix are continuing to stretch the Swiss mould with some incredible pieces. Their Masterpiece Double Retrograde model certainly doesn’t conform to the norm. Holiday offers What’s included dates The Masterpiece Collection isAvailable at the forefront of the Maurice Lacroix brand, with its interpretation providing a wonderful 2 Fully qualified June skipper illustration of complications, especially retrograde displays, that 6/7/8/13/14/15/20/21/27/28 2 Safety equipment and this manufacture has been specializing in since 1999. In 2003, all requirements to sail July on theMaurice day Lacroix unveiled its first double retrograde model and 4/5/6/11/12/13/18/19/20/25/26 since then, this genre of timepiece has played a key role in the 2 Sailing up to 10 people history of the progressive brand. (July 29-Aug 3 Cowes Week) 2 Clear briefings and Maurice Lacroix back to its roots, unveiling two 2017 brings August instruction forretrograde beginners types of watches: the Masterpiece Double Retrograde 15/16/17/22/23/24/30/31 and the Masterpiece Moon Retrograde. Optional Extras The Masterpiece Double Retrograde delivered in a 43mm September 2 Box lunch stainless steel case provides ample size to display all indications 1/4/5/7/8/11/12/14/18/19/20/21 The and dial drinks features hours, minutes and a small seconds 2 End ofclearly. day food display at 9 o’clock, with a power indicator adjacent the Allreserve departing from Cowes/ 2 Departing Gift crown. Below noon, a retrograde hand displays the hour in Hamble/Gunwharf Quays a 2 Free smiles! second time zone, while above 6 o’clock the date is imparted with a retrograde hand.Price Despite displaying several indications, the dial per day from remains simple to interpret. Prospective purchasers can£1195 choose from a silver or black dial, Cowes Week adorned with either a£1595 rhodium or a blue ‘M’ logo and matching hour markers, depending on the dial color chosen. The watch is supplied on a black crocodile leather strap. The purity, the quiet Contact poise of the design that emanates from these timepieces cannot fail to evoke the most beautiful and unique architectural creations where design, distilled to its purest essence, transfigures form and function. The various indications of the Double Retrograde are powered by the automatic manufacture movement, the ML191, Susan Brian Jokat which canGlenny be admired via the exhibition case-back. 07930315114 07725944501 Maurice Lacroix has always been synonymous with timepieces team.tigress.sport@gmail.com brian@skateco.co.uk equipped with a moonphase and, therefore, it seems only fitting that it should feature on a Masterpiece Retrograde model. The mauricelacroix.com When inquiring please quote reference Your Media London

BVI an Regatta Events: combination of the two complications confers undeniable 25th March – 1st April 2018 (WB)toWhole uniqueness this timepiece. (WB) £8450, Boat charterin a 43mm stainless steel case Again delivered with exhibition £1095 (IB) the Individual berth case back, dial options include silver, black(IB) or blue. Thepp silver hued dial evinces a classical character. The automatic manufacture Les Voiles de St Barth The ARC Transatlantic movement ML192, containing 344 movement components, 8 – 15th April 2018 Nov 2017 powers an array of indications, including hours and minutes and (IB) £1295 pp (IB) £4250 pp a date at 10 o’clock with a retrograde hand. Additionally, the day is shown along with a moonphase indication at Antigua Sailing Week Barbados Race Series 6 o’clock. Finally, a power reserve indication resides 28th April – 5th May 2018 16 – 23rd Jan 2018 at 2 o’clock. The watch is supplied with a IB £1595 pp (WB) £7,000 black crocodile leather strap, paired with (WB) POA a deployment case Grenadabuckle. Race The Week features Cowes week 28than Jan exhibition – 4th Feb 2018 case-back, according August 2017 (IB) £1295 pp sight of the (IB) £895, RORC Caribbean 600 manufacture (WB) £POA 17th – 24th Feb 2018 movement Fastnet (IB) £1695 pp within. St Marten Heineken Regatta 28th Feb – 4th March 2018 (IB) £1395 pp

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NEW CAVENDISH JEWELLERS

Your New Timepiece with Jitesh Shah

Jitesh Shah is a Director at New Cavendish Jewellers, Marylebone High Street’s exclusive destination for Haute Horology & Exquisite Jewellery. Official agents for many of the world’s leading watch Brands alongside independently curated jewellery focusing on Diamonds & precious stones. Established in 1982, New Cavendish Jewellers is one of Marylebone’s oldest & still independent retailers.

The picturesque fishing port of Portofino, South east of Genoa is renowned for its views, celebrity visitors and super yachts that often moor in the harbour. Despite this, there is a refined elegance that draws visitors back and a charm that harks back to a bygone era. Certainly, IWC had this in mind when introducing the first Portofino model back in 1984. As brands were pushing boundaries in terms of shape and design, IWC retained the use of a round case, although slightly oversized for the time but added a running sub seconds dial and a moonphase. This particular model is well coveted amongst collectors and fans alike. The Pilot’s and Portugieser collections tend to take the limelight against their siblings to the point where for a short period, the Portofino selection did not even make it into the main consumer catalogue! The collection only consisted of a simple three hand model with date and its chronograph counterpart with day and date windows. The difficulty with simple dress watches is that the majority of brands have them and there really is not a drastic amount you can do to add anything different. After that it simply

comes down to brand appreciation and the little details that may attract a potential consumer over other similar watches. For these models, it is perhaps the applied numerals that catch the light beautifully or the proportions that deliver a good size and fit for almost every wrist. The fact the movements for this collection are modified by IWC rather then built in-house ensure the prices are kept respectable and the chronograph model with the very handy day and date function is particularly well positioned. As a gift or a first foray into the world of horology, one could do a lot worse than one of these Portofino watches. Though they still lay the foundation of the current Portofino collection, 2011 saw the introduction of the “hand-wound” models that really showcase what IWC can deliver. Almost a homage to the 1984 series, the hand-wound collection are offered in a larger 45mm diameter case size in steel, Rose Gold & White Gold. A sapphire caseback showcases IWC’s own movement executed entirely in-house and carrying eight days worth of power reserve once fully wound. This little detail in particular is quite enticing as the purveyor of such a watch will invariably have others and the bane to switch between watches is always having to set them up again! IWC have always been famous for their dials and given the size of the case, it provides the perfect palette to showcase this skill. Sunburst greys and anthracite versions sit alongside plain ivory offerings. The initial series was delivered with just a date and power reserve indicator shown in a delightful retrograde fashion. This particular feature has carried across all the models in the collection. Received to notable acclaim, the dial size then provided the perfect opportunity to add some functional complications but as is the way with IWC; elegance is the key with none of the added features taking away from the simple refinement of the watches. The day-date model as pictured is a great example of this style with an oversized double date window for super legibility coupled

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with a day sub-dial. It is the attention to detail here that illustrates why this complication is not a hastily added feature but rather a thought out consideration. Specifically, day sub dials can look busy and fussy, often clumsy as a lot of information needs to be fitted into a small space. Here, IWC have actually used the days to create the sub dial thus eliminating any overlapping and providing a very easily readable function. For 2017, IWC have genuinely returned to the original and released an updated moonphase version (pictured). Using updated technology, the movement, domed sapphire glass and especially the moonphase are just beautifully executed. Today, the moonphase function is perhaps not functional at all but from an aesthetic point

of view, this model is gorgeous. The proportions and balance of the moonphase window on the dial work perfectly despite being asymmetrical. All of these models carry alligator straps made exclusively for IWC by luxury leather goods manufacturer, Santoni, with a distinctive orange base. The 45mm diameter can seem large but the curved case lugs hug the wrist nicely and the fact the sapphire glass pretty much covers the entire face means you do not end up with too much bulky case. The Portofino collection has risen from a necessary but somewhat unloved family into one of the stalwart models in IWC’s arsenal; a collection worthy of the name. Discover the entire Portofino collection in-store, online or via social media.

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Beauty Buys

Super hardworking and able to use in styling to really hold your style, Percy and Reed’s humidityresistant, weightless Surprisingly Strong Extra Hold Hairspray helps fight heat styling damage, frizz and flyaways so your hair stays exactly how you want it. Surprisingly Strong Extra Hold Hairspray, 250ml £12.00 from Percy & Reed. Available at M&S, John Lewis and shop.percyandreed.com

Ensure makeup stays flawless and glowing with Glamglow’s Glowsetter. The mineral rich, caffeine charged formula refreshes skin and sets makeup in one to really energise and boost tired skin. It even comes in a handy handbag size! Glamglow Glowsetter Makeup Setting Spray, 110ml £24.00 available in stores. glamglow.co.uk

Transform legs with This Work’s award-winning Perfect Legs Skin Miracle. The powerful, tinted serum is packed with vitamins such as C and E to effortlessly enhance and repair skin any time during the day. Just massage in the non-greasy, deeply hydrating formula to tint your legs with subtle colour and care for your skin at the same time.

Offering maximum colour and longlasting wear, Marc Jacobs Supreme Summer Lip Gloss now comes in even more shades to offer you ’30 coats of lacquer’ looking shine. Marc Jacobs will also be launching six new eye-conic multi-finish eyeshadow palettes designed to empower you to express yourself with high style. With four fashion finishes from buttery matte velvet, shimmering satin, sparkling silk and metallic lame; each palette features a covetable mix of chic shades and long-lasting, velvety pigment.

Perfect Legs Skin Miracle, 120ml £37.00 from This Works. thisworks.com

Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer Shade Extensions £22.00 and Eye-Conic Multi Finish Eye Palette £39.00 both from Marc Jacobs Beauty. Available at selected John Lewis stores, johnlewis.com, Harrods and harrods.com

This amazing multi-tasker with Coffee Beans and Panax Ginseng from Origins instantly helps give your skin a boost of moisture and energy, while also protecting from harmful UV rays and leaving a flawless finish thanks to perfecting sheer tint. Energy Boosting Tinted Moisturiser, Ginzing SPF 40 £30.00 from Origins. origins.co.uk

A hard-working multitasker, this shimmering oil from Darphin is suitable for face, body and hair and leaves a subtle veil of sun-kissed shimmer to enhance and prolong your tan. Soleil Plaisir, 50ml £30.00 from Darphin. darphin.co.uk

If you’re not travelling this summer but still want that glow then look no further than NKD SKN Tinted Tan Mousse. Created by tan maestros Vita Liberata, the lightweight mousse offers an instant and lasting natural looking tan, with no dry time, no stickiness, no smell and no patchy fade. Just a stunning bronze glow that works with your individual skin tone. Super easy to apply, the formula contains natural and organic skincare extracts for smooth, conditioned skin. NKD SKN Tinted Tan Mousse 200ml available in Medium or Dark £14.95 from Vita Liberata. Available at Superdrug. nkdskn.com

Flood skin with light with Glamglow’s Glowsetter Mega Illuminating Moisturiser. With hyaluronic acid, vitamins and antioxidants, as well as illuminating pearl particles to blur, brighten and clarify skin, this wonder moisturiser even doubles up as a strobing highlighter to further enhance skin. Use all over alone or with foundation for a little extra glow. Glamglow Glowsetter Mega Illuminating Moisturiser, 50ml £36.00 available nationwide. glamglow.co.uk

Super smooth, skinChemists Rose Quartz Hydrating & Illuminating Day moisturiser offers a long term anti-ageing solution as well as an instant fix to drooping skin, lines and wrinkles. Using a powerful optical blurring agent, the clever collagen rich moisturiser instantly disguises fine lines and wrinkles with its velvety “soft focus” effect, while energising light-reflective Rose Quartz crystals help illuminate the skin, softening flaws and boosting muchneeded radiance.

A whole host of Korean beauty products have just landed at Selfridges. We love the OOZOO’s Face In-Shot Mask, which offer’s the latest in Korean skincare innovation. It’s the first syringestyle mask to hit beauty shelves, and although slightly scary looking at first but pure genius when you realise, the syringe keeps the ingredients fresh to instantly give skin a boost of hydration and illumination. Face In-Shot Mask Hydrolift £8.00 from OOZOO, available at Selfridges. selfridges.com

Rose Quartz Hydrating & Illuminating Day Moisturiser £74.90 from skinChemists. Available at skinchemists.com

Packed with nourishing botanicals and vitamins, this deeply hydrating sheet mask from Elemental Herbology instantly brightens the complexion and helps improve the skin’s barrier against environmental damage. Nutrition Infusion Sheet Mask, Pack of 4 £35.00 from Elemental Herbology. Available at elementalherbology.com and Space NK stores nationwide.

Detoxify skin in just three minutes with Murad’s Rapid Resurfacing Peel Sachets. Portable and containing extra-strength glycolic acid and vitamin C, the clever single-use sachets are the perfect fix for brighter, more radiant skin on the go. Rapid Resurfacing Peel, 16 Sachets £35.00 from Murad. Available from leading spas and salons nationwide plus selected John Lewis, House of Fraser and Debenhams department stores. murad.co.uk

Goldfaden MD are extending their detox collection by introducing the brand new Detox Clarifying Face Wash. The powerhouse formula is the perfect solution to clearing problem prone skin and for reducing the appearance of blemishes, blackheads and enlarged pores. Use with the brand’s Facial Detox Clarify and Clear Mask. Detox Clarifying Facial Wash £32.00 and Detox Clarify and Clear Mask £58.00 from Goldfaden MD. Available at Space NK.

Radiant and sensual, the Orchid Soleil Collection from Tom Ford now not only comprises of the seductive Orchid Soleil Eau De Parfum but also a beautiful limited edition solid perfume compact and a new hydrating emulsion for the body that glides on to soften and smooth the body. Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum, 50ml £79.00, Orchid Soleil Hydrating Emulsion £38.00 and Limited Edition Solid Perfume Compact £120.00 all from Tom Ford. tomford.com, 087 0034 2566

The new London exclusive Rich Extracts Collection, an addictive set of scents for summer from Jo Malone London, showcase three of the brand’s most-loved Cologne Intense ingredients including Tuberose Angelica, Velvet Rose & Oud and Oud & Bergamot. More intense and more addictive, Rich Extracts envelop and immerse wearers in enduring scent, magnifying each primary ingredient while still retaining balance. Rich Extracts Collection, 100ml Cologne £176.00 from Jo Malone London. Available exclusively at Harrods.

A new interpretation of the original Wonderlust, Michael Kors exotic Wonderlust Sensual Essence is a woody fragrance with a floral edge enhanced by warm Amber and Cashmere Woods designed to captivate and enchant. Wonderlust Sensual Essence, 100ml £90.00 from Michael Kors. Available nationwide.

Revel in the summer sun with this intoxicating scent of legendary ylang ylang blossom. Instantly transporting your to a more tropical location the fragrance contains notes of orange blossom, cedar wood and coconut. Ylang Fragrant Wellbeing Water £29.50 from Roger&Gallet. Available at Lloyds, John Bell & Croydon pharmacies nationwide.

With travel and far-flung destinations on the mind, take a little piece of summer with you wherever you go with Atelier Cologne’s selection of citrus Cologne Absolue fragrances. From Bergamote Soleil to Orange Sanguine and the new Clementine California, you can get your favourite scent in a portable 30ml spray in its own colourful leather case from the brand’s boutique in Covent Garden. Designed to protect your new scent all off the cases can be personalised with complimentary engraving in-store. 30ml scent and case from £28.65 from Atelier Cologne. Available at Atelier Cologne, 11 The Market Building, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RA. 020 7836 7353

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Ruuby o. Mortimer Pop Up Ruuby, London’s go-to digital beauty concierge service, has opened its first pop-up concept salon in partnership with o. Mortimer, a new luxury beauty store in the heart of London’s West End. Ruuby o. Mortimer at One Fitzroy in Fitzrovia showcases leading prestige products from some of the biggest names in beauty, including Darphin, Bobbi Brown, Bumble and bumble and M·A·C Cosmetics. Clients can book their appointments directly via the Ruuby app or site (with a 15% discount!), or with the concierge team at the store. The new salon provides a unique space for women to learn more about the future of beauty through a range of Pick and Mix’ services, interactive experiences and special after-hours events, in partnership with industry experts and leaders. Offering facial treatments, a lash brow bar and blowdry station, the concept store is also hosting themed masterclasses. For example, Darphin will host Summer Skin Expert Masterclasses’, and Bobbi Brown will facilitate exclusive Pro Artist Workshops’. Sessions can be booked from 1 and the cost is redeemable against any products purchased in store. For dates, see the Ruuby X No. 6 Mortimer Events Calendar at facebook.com/No.6Mortimer or ruuby.com. Opening hours: Monday - Tuesday: 07.30 - 16.00 Wednesday - Friday: 11.00 - 20.00

Still suffering from breakout-prone skin At any age, spots can be a nightmare and it’s hard to know where to begin when trying to tackle them. The Espada™ Acne-Clearing Pen from Swedish beauty brand Foreo is a unique at-home treatment that combines their renowned T-Sonic™ pulsations with powerful blue light technology to deliver unparalleled results. ou probably know Foreo thanks to their clever super-hygienic, silicone facial brushes, however the Espada™ uses blue light technology to penetrate deep below the surface of skin and is clinically proven to kill acne-causing bacteria at the source without any pain or discomfort. As a targeted treatment you can use the handy device to treat the any sized spot at any location. The gentle T-Sonic pulsations activate upon contact with skin, helping diffuse the light into pores to enhance efficiency while also stimulating microcirculation to enable skin renewal and repair. Over time your complexion appears healthier looking and more refined with a noticeable decrease in breakouts. Like the brand’s facial brushes, the Espada is 100 waterproof silicone for ultimate hygiene and comfort and one charge provides up to 0 -minute treatments making it perfect for on the go and long-term investment as you only pay out once thanks to no replacement parts. Ergonomically designed with the head coated in ultra-hygienic, 100% waterproof silicone, Espada™ prevents the spread of acnecausing bacteria and feels smooth to touch for optimum comfort even on sensitive skin, with one charge providing up to 0 2-minute treatments. With no need to replace cartridges, it provides a long-term investment for visibly clearer skin. Simply press the centre button once to activate the device and point it over the blemish using the targeted red light. The blue light will activate on contact with the skin. Hold Espada on the blemish for 30 seconds, at which point it will pulse to let you know the routine is complete. It’s that simple. For mild acne, repeat the process twice. For more moderate acne, repeat three to four times. Foreo Espada™ Acne-Clearing Pen £129.00 from Foreo

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Face Mapping Masterclass with Nataliya Robinson If you are generally feeling under the weather and know that the skin on your face is not looking as healthy and glowing as it normally should, then it’s time to book yourself in for the new Face Mapping Masterclass with qualified skin therapist, ataliya Robinson. Based in a quiet part of exclusive Chelsea, the ataliya Robinson Skin Therapy clinic offers clients a superbly relaxing and comfortable environment in which to enjoy their chosen treatment. Equipped with the latest technology, ataliya believes in a natural, holistic approach to benefit the skin’s health rather than compromise it and her aim is to

provide advanced skincare treatments to help people who want healthy skin. This includes clients with problematic skin conditions and sun damage as well as minimising the signs of ageing and the early prevention of wrinkle formation. She believes good skin starts from the inside out and to boost your overall health as well as your skin condition, she discusses your whole health, current diet and lifestyle when carrying out a professional consultation. Once she understands all this and has done a detailed skin assessment, she is able to recommend the most suitable treatment programme tailored to your individual needs.

Nataliya Robinson Skin Therapy Clinic, 28 Bury Walk, London SW3 6QB

NATALIYA ROBINSON Having developed acne at a young age, atalya became determined to understand the skin and what it takes to achieve a healthy complexion. ow, with over fifteen years’ experience, she is a qualified beauty therapist and has completed a course on naturopathic nutrition and is also a qualified practitioner of Chinese medicine. She prides herself on the fact that all her treatments are based on proven scientific research and have been developed by leaders in professional skincare methods and products which have been personally tested by herself over many years. Each treatment helps to prevent and correct skin damage and is designed to enhance skin health. During the Face Mapping Masterclass, ataliya analyses the skin and refers to a special skin chart which maps out certain points all over your face and ears which show tell-tale signs that directly relate to your body health. For example, little spots above the eyebrows could suggest a problem with the gastro-intestinal tract and your stomach or intestines and pancreas. A small rash on the forehead can indicate toxins in the intestines from chronic constipation and spots near the eyebrows are a sign that the intestines are not working properly and can indicate chronic stress. Congestion on the bridge of the nose could signify chronic stress and/or liver problems caused by unhealthy food or alcohol. When the liver isn’t functioning properly, toxins that enter via the skin

can cause inflammation. Large or blocked pores on the nose can indicate a hormone imbalance. It can also signal that the wrong type of product is being used on the skin, or that make-up isn’t being removed properly. This can block the pores and increase sebum production. Spots on the sides of the nose may indicate a deficiency in vitamin B complex and amino-acids. Broken capillaries on the tip of the nose may indicate cardio-vascular problems and your eyes, lips, ears and chin tell their own story. ataliya likes to finish the treatment with a face massage using a cocktail of ingredients such as organic calendula flowers in coconut oil or organic sunflower oil which she makes herself in her own kitchen. There all sorts of fascinating things you can learn about the condition of your skin and the health of your body just by examining the points on your face. It’s an indication of how your lifestyle may have taken its toll but Face Mapping is a way of combatting this and with ataliya’s help you can start making the necessary adjustments for good health and beautiful skin. There is no doubt that this revolutionary new treatment will emotionally improve the way you feel about yourself and contribute to your entire inner and outer well-being. Treatments last approximately one hour and bookings are by appointment only.

07774 544 455 | nataliyarobinson.co.uk

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travel The Golden Age of Travel Spend a quintessentially British afternoon aboard an icon of travel, complete with ﬁrst class silver service and menu to match. The global masters of iconic trips and tours, Belmond deliver the ultimate display of British service and steam engineering on the British Pullman.

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Belmond British Pullman British Service at its Finest

The ultimate travel curator and connoisseur, Belmond creates exceptional experiences worldwide. Established almost 40 years ago with the acquisition of Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice, the brand’s global collection of 46 iconic hotels, trains and river cruises in 22 countries brings together some of the world’s most thrilling journeys and destinations making for unforgettable adventures, celebrations and surprises.

From city landmarks to intimate resorts, the collection includes Belmond Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro Belmond Maroma Resort Spa, Riviera Maya and Belmond El Encanto, Santa Barbara. Belmond also encompasses safaris, six luxury tourist trains including the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, three river cruises and restaurant 1’, in ew ork. Here in the UK, you can explore historic Canterbury, Blenheim Palace, Worcester, the Cotswolds, Cambridge, Sandringham, Bath, Brighton and even take part in a murder mystery aboard the famous Belmond British Pullman.

The sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the Belmond British Pullman offers a magical experience showcasing the excitement of luxury train travel. With vintage carriages that once ran on legendary 1920s services such as The Brighton Belle and The Golden Arrow, the train effortless glides through stunning scenery, showcasing the very best of the British countryside, as the champagne flows and guests enjoy the very best of gourmet cuisine. Honouring George Mortimer Pullman, the father of luxury train travel, the Pullman carriages are the height of train luxury. Each is individually named with a unique story to tell and some have been

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BELMOND BRITISH PULLMAN used extensively by the British royal family, while others have carried famous faces including President de Gaulle and ikita Khrushchev. Interestingly two were also part of Winston Churchill’s funeral train. The oldest carriage, Ibis, dates back to 19 . While, others like Audrey and Vera, survived bomb damage during air-raids over London’s Victoria Station in 1940. Since making its first trip in 198 , the train has been lavishly and lovingly refurbished before taking passengers on the many excursions and weekend breaks, Belmond offers. Whether you know a train fanatic or want to celebrate a very special occasion, there is a journey for everyone making it truly an unforgettable experience. One journey in particular, The Golden Age of Travel By Steam is particularly glorious thanks to the spectacular use of the steam-hauled train. Beginning at London Victoria Stations, check-in is quick and guests are invited to take pictures of the majestic steam locomotive while it is stationary before boarding the famous British Pullman for a day out like no other. Belmond British Pullman works with the extraordinary “Tornado” locomotive on its steamhauled excursions and once onboard you are guided to your table, which is set with fine linen and bespoke tableware allowing you to take in your fine surroundings and really enjoy the sense of occasion and glamour the vintage carriages evoke. Beginning with a welcome champagne reception, your journey through the Surrey Hills begins with your dedicated steward taking care of all your needs. Soak in the changing views through the window while the deep plumes of steam trail through the sky behind you. The ‘Tornado’ train was built from scratch by a charitable trust, who in 1990, took the decision to build a brand-new Peppercorn A1 Pacific steam locomotive as no working example survived. After 19 years, in 008, o 01 3 Tornado moved under its own steam for the first time. Fitted with additional water capacity and the latest safety electronics, the engine is fully equipped for today’s mainline railway. Make sure you take the opportunity to have your picture taken in the driver’s seat and see the magical burning coal engine. During your time on board you can also read in depth about the

train’s illustrious history and the famous passengers who have been welcomed just as you were. After your canapes and champagne, lunch is served. Chosen by the Chef and with a keen focus on the seasons, you can expect dishes such as Carrot, turmeric and yellow split pea soup with watercress cr me fraiche and Welsh lamb rump with a lemon and thyme crust, minted crushed new potatoes, seasonal green vegetables, pepper and tomato caponata served with black pudding jus. There is also a sumptuous cheese course with favourites such as Somerset Brie and Stilton served with a variety of crackers, bread and chutney. Finally, dessert is served followed by Petit Fours with tea or coffee. The silver service ensures you are well looked after and dietary requirements are accommodated for if you inform them in advance when booking. Guests are also offered half a bottle of wine per person to enjoy with their meal. Many of the stewards have worked for Belmond for many years and are more than happy to go out of their way to ensure your every wish is catered for. All too quickly the 84-mile journey is over and you have returned back to London Victoria with an abundance of memories that will last a lifetime. The Golden Age of Travel By Steam. Prices start at 39 .00 per adult. See belmond.com for dates and bookings or call 084 077 2222.

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Tasteful Tavern in Theatreland Former pub turned tapas tavern delivers some seasonal dishes perfect for a pre-theatre meal or relaxed evening feast. Fresh summer flavours continue across the capital with The Goring launching their taste of Cornwall offering and Avenue heading to The Hamptons for their summer pop-up.

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The Goring Taste of Cornwall Prestigious Belgravia hotel, The Goring has teamed up with Rick and Jack Stein for a summer pop-up with a twist. Bringing a taste of Cornwall to London, the summer venture sees the very best of the area’s produce from the fish and local chefs to the wine up the M5 - especially for Londoners to enjoy. Running until September on the veranda which has been styled into a beautiful Cornish fish restaurant overlooking the lush foliage and flowers of the hotel’s gardens. The Goring’s Michelin-starred Chef Shay Cooper has been working with Rick Stein and his son, executive chef Jack Stein, creating a delectable Cornish-inspired menu, bursting with lobster, crab and the freshest fish imaginable. Highlights include Curried Cornish Crab Salad with Buttervilla tomatoes Soused Sardines with celeriac and apple Grilled Day Boat Lemon Sole and Grilled Padstow Lobster. For those who don’t fancy fish, there is also Shoulder of Cornish Lamb with broad beans and new potatoes and a Charcuterie selection from Delabole Farm served with piccalilli and grilled sourdough. Fresh desserts include Strawberries and Rodda’s Clotted Cream and a Gooseberry Fool. The terrace also offers a selection of Cornish cheeses. All of the dishes can be enjoyed with some wonderful wines and specially themed cocktails such as the Poldark Punch – Barcardi Gold Rum, Passoa Passion Fruit Liqueur, fresh lime juice, passion fruit juice and pineapple juice and Tarquin-Tini - Tarquin’s Dry Gin from Cornwall stirred with oilly Prat, lime juice, white wine and red grapes. A welcome addition to the summer terrace scene in London where there is no compromise on the food front, make sure you don’t miss it! A Taste of Cornwall at The Goring Running throughout the summer until September 2017. The Goring, Beeston Place, London SW1W 0JW | 020 7396 9000 | thegoring.com

‘Avenue goes to the Hamptons’ summer pop-up In celebration of summer finally arriving in London, the bar at D&D London’s Avenue restaurant in St James’, has been transformed into a Hamptons-themed escape. Running until the end of August, Avenue goes to the Hamptons’ brings a range of fresh seafood dishes and seasonal cocktails to the glamourous bar, evocative of the glamourous East-Coast American resort. The bar has been adorned with pink flamingos and boasts a range of specially crafted cocktails. Ranging from the signature Life’s a Peach, which shakes Tanqueray 10 gin with hibiscus syrup, peach puree and Brotherhood sparkling Chardonnay from the ew ork state winery, to the fruity Frozen Watermelon Martini, a blend of Ketel One vodka and vanilla liqueur, fresh lime and watermelon, each mix is set to transport guests from Mayfair to the sunny shores of Long Island’s East End. Throughout the Hamptons residency, Bar Manager, Chris Calvert, will be hosting cocktail masterclasses alongside the team from Tanqueray, the main sponsor for the pop-up. Avenue, 7-9 St. James’s Street, London SW1 1EE avenue-restaurant.co.uk

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St Martin’s Lane Hotel’s Summer Terrace Tanqueray o. TE brand ambassador, Tim Homewood, has collaborated with St Martin’s Lane Hotel to experiment with new cocktails that channel Tanqueray o. TE ’s fresh citrus notes and serve on their Summer Terrace. The hidden garden in the heart of theatreland provides a selection of exclusive gin pairings with food from Asia de Cuba and even a specially created gin themed afternoon tea. Prepared by Asia de Cuba’s executive chef, Luis Pous, the especially delightful ceviche menu has been created to highlight interesting and unique flavour combinations, pairing spicy citrus notes of the ceviche with the botanicals of Tanqueray o. TE . Guests can enjoy the likes of the Asia De Cuba, a refreshing serve of Tanqueray o. TE balanced with lillet blanc, lime juice, agave, a dash of absinthe and Thai basil leaves to create a bitter-sweet herbal note to the drink, and the vibrant Blood Orange Clover Club, a combination of Tanqueray o. TE , Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, blood orange syrup and egg white, which is served shaken and strained.

GQ Pop Up Bar This summer, The Terrace at Rosewood London is hosting inaugural pop-up G Bar in association with premium gin Tanqueray o. TE . The first pop-up of its kind, G Bar brings the UK’s leading men’s lifestyle magazine to life in WC1. Rosewood London is a beautiful hotel, but the hotel’s picturesque Edwardian courtyard provides a little-known secluded sanctuary just off High Holborn. Open until September from breakfast through to latenight drinks, The Terrace is a peaceful suntrap with 4 covers in a relaxed lounge-style bar. The all-day menu of bar bites promises a mix of dishes from both Cond ast International’s Director of Restaurants Gary Robinson and Holborn Dining Room’s chef, Calum Franklin. A G Bar Burger by Gary is exclusive to the pop-up and comprises a tower of char-grilled wagyu, caramelised onions, watercress and peppercorn umami in a brioche bun, complete with garlic-salted fries. With Holborn Dining Room home to one of London’s best-stocked gin bars, offering over 400 gins and tonics, it was only natural that G Bar place an emphasis on gin. Cocktails mixed with premium gin Tanqueray o. TE include a White egroni garnished with grapefruit, the Daisy Sour Tanqueray o. TE , chamomile syrup, fresh lime juice, green chartreuse, egg white and the Rhubarb Fizz Tanqueray Rangpur, rhubarb and ginger liquor, ginger beer, lemon juice . However, G Bar’s signature serve is the G Bar Manhattan Bulleit Bourbon, Belsazar White Vermouth, orange soaked barrel aged Bourbon and vanilla bitters . GQ Bar, Holborn Dining Room, 252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN 020 3747 8633 | info@holborndiningroom.com | holborndiningroom.com

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Lupita East Located within walking distance of the Tower of London and London Bridge on busy Commercial Street, Mexican taqueria Lupita East is packed with fresh ingredients and flavoursome Mexican favourites. The story of Lupita started 50 years ago, with El Farolito, a taquer a in a little corner of the then unknown Colonia Condesa, located just west of the historic centre of Mexico City. In 010, U ESCO declared Mexican Cuisine an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, making it one of the first world cuisines to receive such an honour. In that same year, and after half a century and becoming Mexico City’s leading taquería, the family behind El Farolito came to the UK and opened its doors in London as Lupita. Today, Lupita East is the third branch for the brand after their successful Soho and Kensington sites, and guests are invited to tuck into tacos, quesadillas and a whole lot more from the wide and varied menu which specialises in the most enduring staples of Mexican cuisine. Incredibly well-priced for the quality, the menu starts with a range of small plates that are perfect recreations of the famous street food that is served all over Mexico from carts and trucks. Highlights include Chicharron de ueso y Guacamole – crispy rolled cheese served with fresh guacamole and Tuna Tostadas topped with homemade chipotle mayo, avocado and crispy fried leeks. Then moving on to the mains, it’s hard to choose thanks to an array of Mexican classics like Tacos, Tortas, Burritos and uesadillas all stuffed with a range of chorizo, pork, steak and grilled chicken. The Campechano is a classic taco with grilled steak, Mexican Chorizo and port chicharron and the Chicken

Tinga quesadillas are wonderfully spicy and bursting with flavour thanks to the chipotle chilli and secret blend of spices. Elsewhere on the menu and for something a little different the Gringa is a classic Mexican dish using three flour tortillas as a base with melted cheese and your choice of Chicken or Pork al Pastor topped with fresh pineapple, coriander and onions. Enjoy it with the opalitos Salad topped with cactus, tomato, onion and crumbled cheese. Everything on the menu is made from the freshest and finest available produce and ingredients, so you won’t be disappointed whatever you choose. Lupita has even received recognition from both LUKAS and Zagat for being the best Mexican restaurant in London! And after you’ve eaten there, you’ll certainly see why. Wash it all down with a cocktail or refreshing Mexican beer while enjoying the vibrant décor and traditional music. A true feast for all the senses.

Lupita East, 60-62 Commercial Street, London E1 6LT | east@lupita.co.uk | lupita.co.uk

O p e ra T a vern Based in the heart of theatreland, and part of the Salt Yard Group, Opera Tavern is a stunning two-storey bar and restaurant serving a host of Italian and Spanish inspired small plates, charcuterie and cheeses. Formerly a pub, with a long bar and tables on the ground floor and an atmospheric dining room - thanks to lowlighting and candles - on the upper level, the popular restaurant is now offering seasonal dishes for the summer months making this the perfect location to catch up with friends or for a pre-theatre meal. From Squid Ink Arancini with Chili Aioli and Chives and

Swordfish Carpaccio with Pink Peppercorn Dressing, Smoked Almonds and Pea Shoots to tasty Grilled Beef Bavette with Oyster Mushrooms, Jersey Royal Potatoes, Salsa Verde and Watercress and Smoked Burrata with Datterini Tomatoes, Basil Emulsion and Black Olive Ciabatta the restaurant offers a wide range of dishes including regular specials as well. Other menu highlights - as there are many - include Courgette flowers, deep-fried with goat’s cheese and drizzled with honey Roasted Tiger Prawns with Piquillo and Prawns Bisque, Grilled Sourdough and Lardo and Grilled Pork Rib-Eye with Roasted Garlic Puree, Spring Onions, Walnut Butter and Crispy Shallots. We’re told the Mini Ib rico Pork and Foie Gras Burger remain one of the restaurant’s most popular bar snacks too. The wine list, as you would imagine, boasts a range of fantastic Spanish and Italian wines all varying in price and staff are only too happy to let you taste first and offer knowledgeable suggestions. Moving on to dessert and sweet tooths will rejoice at the likes of Spiced Coffee and Walnut Tart with Plum Pur e, Candied Walnuts and P Vanilla Mascarpone and Frangelico Chocolate Mousse with Stracciatella Ice Cream, White Chocolate and Amaretti Crumble. There is even a choice of Spanish and Italian cheeses. With so many fantastic dishes, it’s not hard to see why Opera Tavern remains one of London’s best tapas restaurants.

Opera Tavern, 23 Catherine Street, London WC2B 5JS | 020 7836 3680 | info@operatavern.co.uk | saltyardgroup.co.uk

The Ivy City Garden Continuing their citywide and future nationwide expansion, The Ivy’s latest opening; The Ivy City Garden brings the distinct Ivy style straight to the heart of the City. Complete with private dining room, ‘garden’ and chic design, the restaurant oozes style and sophistication whilst offering a unique edge of summer thanks to the living interior. Perfect for working lunch or romantic dinner alike, the restaurant offers fantastic versatility thanks its seamlessly flowing space which incorporates multiple styles. You can opt for a comfortable booth to enjoy after work drinks with a relaxed meal, or a garden table to make the most of the summer sun with an al fresco light lunch. Whatever your reason for visiting, you won’t be disappointed with the menu. Maintaining iconic dishes from across the group’s restaurants including the irresistible zucchini fritti and of course the chicken milanese, The Ivy City Garden also introduces a handful of unique choices such as the City Garden hamburger featuring a chargrilled burger in a potato bun with mayonnaise, Bloody Mary ketchup and thick cut chips and City Garden shepherd’s pie using slow braised lamb shoulder with beef and Wookey Hole Cheddar potato mash. Taking into account the surrounding area, the restaurant also offers an Express Lunch’ menu available from 11.30 - 3.00 Monday to Friday delivering a handful of starters, mains and sides.

Dishes such as asparagus with tru e hollandaise seared yellowfin tuna and sliced San Marzano tomato, basil salad with Pedro imenez are all available to create the perfect light lunch. If you are simply looking for a refreshing drink to quench your thirst, then you can enjoy the new cocktail list with a selection of custom-made, contemporary and traditional cocktails including the ‘Dashwood Blossom’ with Beefeater Gin, fresh grapes, mint, with nettle cordial a splash of aloe vera juice and Garden Collins’ with Beefeater Gin infused with rosemary & lavender, with elderflower cordial garnished with herbs from the bar’s onsite herb garden. Making the offering even better is the double bar set up, with one in the main restaurant area and one in the garden, letting you decide where to enjoy your drink - most likely influenced by the weather. There are few, if any, places that offer this kind of dining experience within the square mile, and there is no better time to enjoy it than with the city sun shining bright in the sky. If you work, live or indeed play in the City, and even if you don’t but are looking for something a little different, it is certainly worth taking a look. Just try and catch the sun to enjoy the space to its full potential.

The Ivy City Garden, Dashwood House, 69 Old Broad St, London EC2M 1QS | 020 3146 7744 | reservations@theivycitygarden.com | theivycitygarden.com

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Summer at Tom’s Kitchen The Tom’s Kitchen restaurants across London have launched a range of wonderful new summer menus, using the finest seasonal ingredients to create contemporary British dishes. With locations in Chelsea, Canary Wharf, St Katharine Docks and Somerset House, the menus offer a large variety of vegetarian and gluten free dishes as well as sustainable produce. Starters on the summery menu include Chilled pea soup with fresh peas, lemon, cr me fraiche and olives and Dressed Devonshire Crab on Toast with apple, pickled shallots, avocado, chives. While main courses offer Courgette, dukkha, fennel and turmeric salad with turmeric and saffron dressing Roast fillet of Cornish trout with parsley and lettuce sauce and grilled gem salad and Grilled baby spatchcock chicken with spelt and quinoa salad, avocado, and charred broccoli. Of course, the menu at each of the restaurants still offers the many favourites Tom’s Kitchen has become renowned for such as the deliciously tempting Tru e Macaroni Cheese Steak Tartare Tom’s Kitchen Burger with bacon and triple cooked chips and Chicken Schnitzel with cherry tomato sauce, confit cherry tomatoes, and basil oil. Also highly recommended, is the Roast Fillet of Sea Bream served with olives on a braised chicory & heritage tomato salad, olives.

For dessert, the beautifully light and refreshing Raspberry millefeuille with raspberry sorbet is just one of the highlights as well as the indulgent Peach Melba Sundae, that is perfect for sharing. While there are many locations, we are slightly biased to the St Katharine Docks branch. With a beautiful view over the docks and its many yachts in Central London’s only marina, the site has a glass fa ade that opens up to the waterfront making it the perfect spot for lunch in the summer months where you can watch the world go by.

Tom’s Kitchen St. Katharine Docks, 1 Commodity Quay, London E1W 1AZ | 020 3011 5433 | tomskitchen.co.uk

SUMMER AT THE ROOF GARDENS! This summer don’t miss out on a jam-packed programme of events 100ft above London… WHAT’S ON THIS SUMMER 2017 PROMS ON THE ROOF

BBQS ON CLUB NIGHTS:

Make the most of the summer evenings and relax to the sounds of stunning classical music from the Royal College of Music, set within our beautiful themed gardens.

Enjoy balmy summer evenings with a delicious three-course BBQ dinner, live entertainment and entry to The Club until 2am.

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SECRET GARDEN AFTERNOON TEA Relax in our enchanted, historic gardens and enjoy a scrumptious champagne afternoon tea. Dates:

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Dates: Friday and Saturday nights, until 30th September 2017

ROOFTOP FILM CLUB Watch great films and enjoy a complimentary Grey Goose cocktail, outdoors against our stunning rooftop gardens. Dates:

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Calabrese’s Cocktails with Gerry Calabrese

East End drinks maverick Gerry Calabrese has built a reputation as one of the greats in London’s bar scene. From bartending in top London venues such as Lab, Dust, and Sex in the City he went on in 2008 to launch his own multi award winning East End bar, The Hoxton Pony followed by most recently in 2016 Wringer and Mangle situated in the neighbouring London Fields, to much critical acclaim. His pedigree has also seen him act as a drinks columnist as well as consultant and event planner for numerous high profile private clients including iles Deacon, warovs i, eroni Nastro urro, Channel , and ulberry.

It’s summertime in London town and with the rarity of sunshine in the capital we’re never quite truly prepared for it and often times treat each day as if we’re all on holiday, flocking to the parks and bars to enjoy the warmth with friends. Since the 19 0’s when Mable Stegner popularised the electric blender as the perfect tool for making ice cold drinks at home in an instant, bars all over the world have been battling heat waves one frozen drink at a time. By far the most popular frozen drinks are the frozen Margarita and the frozen Daiquiri, often blended with fruits and berries such as strawberry, raspberry, banana and mango. Over the years, the bar industry has delivered some weird and wonderful variations of blended drinks, most notably the Pina Colada and the Miami Vice (which is essentially just a frozen strawberry Daiquiri and a Pina Colada layered over each other in a Hurricane Glass). While these drinks have served us all very well for the past 60 odd years, bartenders are a fidgety bunch who can’t help but try to discover and create new ways of mixing drinks, and in recent years the trend has been to revisit the past to see what we’ve already forgotten about and to bring it back to life, one such drink the Slush Puppy.

Partially due to the inconvenience of having to clean out a blender repeatedly on a busy weekend, some clever bartenders managed to modify an old soft serve ice cream maker to be able to continuously serve perfectly blended Margaritas on tap. These days we are very lucky to be in the new Golden Age of cocktails and people are turning all manner of cocktails into frozen varieties, such as the Corpse Reviver Number Blue which is a twist on the Corpse Reviver #2 but with Blue Curacao and our very own Gina Colada, which a simple summertime twist on the Pina Colada, using the coconut and grapefruit flavoured Hoxton Gin, fresh pineapple juice, homemade sugar syrup and coconut cream, all blended in a repurposed slushy machine, available at Wringer Mangle London Fields, The Magic Roundabout Old Street and Pleased To Meet ou ewcastle among others. The appeal of a frozen cocktail isn’t just in its ability to instantly cool you down, it’s the nostalgia that harks back to the Slush Puppies of our youths, seeing those slushy machines and immediately feeling compelled to have a pop at a beverage that’s literally ice cold, delicious and fun. This summer, the frozen cocktail reigns supreme but it most definitely isn’t just a fad, they are here to stay, just as long as the sun does too.

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“the experience” Launched in November 2016, Vineet Bhatia London (VBL) is the progressive Indian restaurant that takes diners on a culinary exploration of India, shaped by the imagination and unique experience of Michelin-starred chef, Vineet Bhatia. Forever evolving, the restaurant has now launched their new Experience Menu, a tasting menu that melds flavours from across the regions of India with Vineet’s signature twists in the form of European ingredients and refined presentation.

VBL is the first Indian restaurant to eschew the traditional A La Carte offering, serving only their signature 11 course Experience Menu. Tripadvisor review June 2017 ‘From start to finish this was an experience that was unique. I have never tasted such a varied selection of food that was for different reasons fantastic in taste and presentation. Factor in the knowledgeable, courteous staff and I must say this restaurant ticks all the boxes.’ Vineet Bhatia, 10 Lincoln Place, Chelsea, London SW3 2TS | 020 7225 1881

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RITORNO Authentic Italian Ritorno celebrates the elegant lifestyle of Milan where gathering to enjoy great food, complemented by fine wines and cocktails in chic yet informal surroundings, is central to the city’s way of life. On the perennially fashionable King’s Road in Chelsea, Ritorno takes guests on a journey around Italy with its menu of authentic small plates and exceptional cocktails, all made with exacting attention to detail using the finest, freshest Italian produce. Ritorno’s menu uses only the best, freshest produce. Breads and pastas are made daily in-house with organic, natural flours. All dishes are around starter size to allow for sociable family-style sharing, with a selection also available in a larger serving suitable as a main course for one or for the table. Guests can order as few or as many dishes as they wish, from a single plate to enjoy aperitivo-style with a cocktail to a banquet with friends.

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Bursting with power, poise and an aesthetic to match, Audi’s RS6 is the ultimate all-rounder. Based around the A6 Avant architecture - meaning there is plenty of room for the family, the pets and the kitchen sink - the RS might not be at the top of your list when you think about sports cars. However the term don’t judge a book by its cover’ couldn’t be more apt where this is concerned. Hiding a cool 4.0-litre V8 under the bonnet and a whole host of impressively engineered parts ensuring maximum use of the resulting 0 PS and 00 m of torque, this is no slouch on the road. Boasting a zero to sixty-two time of just under 4 seconds and a top speed of 190mph depending on the performance options you choose , you will give most other performance cars on public roads a run for their money. Throw in to the mix the fact that you can buy one for less than 8 ,000 and you start to wonder if there is anything this car doesn’t offer. ext on the list would most certainly be efficiency. With such impressive performance figures, there is rarely much time to think about fuel economy and impact on the environment and as a result, efficiency is often compromised. ot here. Audi have managed to utilise their family’s’ help, featuring an advanced displacement shut-off technology with its origins in the heart of British motoring craft, the Bentley factory. What this means for the RS is a literal 4-cylinder engine when running under partial load, and consequently a dramatic improvement in economy over a standard V8 block. This cylinder-on-demand technology amongst other clever additions makes for a respectable combined fuel economy of 4. mpg and an emissions figure of 3g km - a thing of dreams for most V8 sports cars. eedless to say there is no denying the cars credentials, but what does that mean for real world situations? Whether you are taking the family away, commuting to work or heading to the local circuit for a track day, this car will happily oblige. Switch the Audi Drive Select’ from comfort to dynamic and the car transforms in an instant from comfortable family runaround to all-out high performance sports car. With options including RS sport suspension plus with dynamic ride control, dynamic steering and carbon-fibre ceramic brake discs, you can enhance the performance even further. Stiffening the ride to the extreme, this is not a setting that you will want to use on long journeys, but it will do more than enough to fill you with confidence on the road or track when traveling through corners. This dynamic ride control adds a special shock absorber system that works to counteract pitch and body roll adding to the cars stability through even the most demanding corners. It also benefits from an optional sports differential that further builds on the already impressive quattro all-wheel drive system, redirecting power to the outer wheel when cornering to ensure the car stays true to the direction of travel. If you chose to bolster your RS6 with every option available, there would be absolutely no need to adapt the car with the potential exception of a roll cage to compete in a spot of casual track racing. The beauty of this car is that it’s not all about the performance. Styled to the max, this is one of the most stunning estate cars you will ever come across. Again, there are plenty of options to add audi.co.uk

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an individual touch such as carbon fibre diffusers and custom colour choices, but the standard’ aesthetics are more than sufficient to turn heads - of course, the deep V8 rumble from the sports exhaust system helps. Sleek lighting and clean lines make for an imposing stance on the road and the wide, low profile of the car only adds to its aggressive appeal. The large and unmistakably Audi front grille shouts I’m going to eat you’ as it rapidly approaches any car from behind and dramatically improves the chances of other road users actually adhereing to road laws and moving out of any lane they may happen to be sitting in. Inside, the carbon fibre adorned dash, inserts and console add to the sporty feel along with the figure hugging sports seats that will keep you securely in place even when travelling through corners at ridiculous speeds. The simple, business-like interface remains, allowing quick and easy alterations to everything from the radio channel to the stiffness of the suspension, but is also a good demonstration of the difference between a 00k sports car and an 80k one. evertheless, the finish is, as always excellent, with contrast stiching across every conceivable section of connected leather and a chunky, stiff, flat-bottom sports steering wheel to complete the look. Connectivity is and has been a key feature in Audi’s development and audi.co.uk

the infotainment system remains one of the easiest to use despite relying heavily on buttons as opposed to the larger touch screen examples we are now seeing reach the market thanks to Tesla breaking the mould. Regardless of the more basic set up, everything you could imagine is avaialble through the system from the Audi drive select function to checking tyre pressures and editing your phonebook. This car is not one thing or another, it is everything wrapped up into a handy - not so little - package that delivers on so many fronts. If you are in the market for a sports car under 100,000, there are of course numerous options, but this will compete with the best in terms of performance. If you are looking for a premium estate under 100,000, there are equally many options, but this will compete with the best in terms of space and accessibility. ou can throw any market sector at this car and it will compete in some respect, some more than others, but when you put everything together, there are very few cars that can do it all. ou might need to raise the suspension a little if you are planning on competing in the off-road arena though, the low, performance enhancing profile won’t fair too well over rough terrain. The ultimate multi-use machine? It certainly comes close, but there’s only one way to find out and that’s by trying it for yourself. Head over to your nearest dealer and hope they’ve got one for you enjoy.

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Audi RS6 Avant Engine 4.0-Litre V8 TFSI Quattro Transmission 8-Speed Tiptronic Power (PS) 605 Torque (Nm) 700 Acceleration 0-62mph (sec) 3.9 Maximum Speed (mph) 189 Fuel Consumption Combined (mpg) 24.5 Carbon Dioxide Emissions (g/km) 223 On the Road Price £88,345

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Iconic is an understatement when it comes to the 19 0’s Ford Mustang. Featured in Hollywood blockbusters and award-winning tv series alike, the Mustang brought with it a new age of style and substance. A true American muscle car with styling to match, the Ford Mustang was something to behold. This example from 19 has come a long way since its very early beginnings. Rolling off of the production line just a year after the car was delivered to its first customers. Packed with a 4. -litre Windsor V8 under the bonnet, the 19 Ford Mustang was far from an all-talk, no-action party piece. It paved the way for one of the most successful and iconic cars in motoring history which continues to this day. Finished in Sherwood Green coachwork complete with gold stripes and a stunning contrast magnolia interior, this Mustang is one you don’t want to miss. The manual gearbox should keep you more than entertained too, as long as you can handle the left-hand-drive. This car is in a very presentable condition with a service file showing recent works carried out and will turn heads in any corner. Perfect as a project car and equally as a weekend run around. Whatever your requirements, there is no getting away from the opportunity to own an original 19 Ford Mustang.

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Westferry Road, Docklands E14 £675 per week*

This amazing two bedroom maisonette has been finished to an impeccable standard throughout and offers a unique combination of the modern world with a period feel.

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– Open plan kitchen living room – Wooden floor throughout – Spiral staircase – Balcony – EPC rating C

020 7205 4679 cbreresidential.com *Potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £270 including VAT and referencing fee of £50.40 including VAT per person will apply when renting a property. Please visit cbreresidential.com/uk/en-GB/rent/tenant-fees for more information about other fees that may apply. Prices correct at time of going to print.

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Port East Apartments, Docklands E14 Guide price £1,150,000*

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This stunning 1,639 sq ft three bedroom warehouse conversion is situated in a historic Grade I listed Docklands warehouse which boasts stunning period features, such as exposed brickwork and beams which have been immaculately preserved.

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ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this modern built 3rd floor studio apartment within this riverside development. The apartment benefits from open plan lounge and bedroom area, fitted kitchen and 3 piece bathroom suite. Laminate wood floors. Video entry-phone system. Parking space. Close to Wapping station and local bus routes.

ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this 1980’s built 2 double bedroom 2nd and 3rd floor duplex apartment. The apartment benefits from kitchen diner, reception leading to patio garden. Bathroom with separate Wc. Parking space. Located close to Tower Hill Stations and St Katharine’s Dock.

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ea2 are pleased pleasedtotooffer offerthisfor executive let a recently modern onea bedroom house ea2 are Studiorefurbished, apartment to rent within luxurious landmark development. Facing apartment compriseshas of modern open plan fitted with garden This andSouth private parking. The property incredible features suchkitchen, as a contemporary fitted bathroom & Balcony, The flat totals 382 Sq. ft. Residents of Wapping Lane designer kitchen with mirrored splashbacks and integrated appliances, engineered have the benefit of 24hr concierge facilities, exclusive residents health club, gym and enjoy close wood floors, large double bedroom and modern bathroom. The property also proximity to DLR and underground stations. benefits from a generous sized garden room. Located in the heart of Wapping, £360 Per Week close to the station and a short walk from the City.

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Price on Application and Setting the Guide Price Right with Robin Chatwin, Head of South West London Residential The best advice is to listen to your agent and be realistic. An agents primary goal is to achieve the best possible price for the house they are selling and being as realistic as possible from the start of the marketing process will secure maximum interest in your property from the offset. In some cases, due to the demand and realistic level of values, sales have exceeded expectation.

Although it is now much less common, there are many reasons why sellers still choose to market their property as ‘price on application’. For the majority, they are looking for privacy, an issue which has become increasingly prevalent in recent years as our digital footprints grow. However, generally when a property is marketed as POA it tends not to generate as much interest as those with a public price tag. These days most property searches start online with savvy buyers researching location, area, schools and values without leaving their living room. Having to find out separately if they can afford a property tends to be a turn-off. And, rightly or not, the term also seems to suggest to buyers that the property is out of their price range; with POA having long been associated with the most high-end homes, you could be unintentionally putting buyers off. Therefore, marketing your property with a visible price tag is advisable but only if the price is right. At the minute we are seeing over 0 per cent of our buyers in London only offering once on a property, and they aren’t coming back. Buyers have become more discerning and are looking for accurately priced, best-in-class properties in the best addresses. Current market conditions mean it’s no surprise that buyers are being this astute. By the end of March 2017 prices in the prime London market had fallen by an average of 6.1 per cent from their 2014 peak, as the market continues to be sensitive to sentiment in uncertain times. Following the ambiguity brought about by Brexit, multiple general elections, stamp duty changes and tightened mortgage regulations, asking over the odds for your home is a passion-killer for buyers. However, even during these times of uncertainty there are still reasons to buy, not least the historically low interest rates and a variety of choice for buyers. Savills Wandsworth | 020 8877 1222 | savills.co.uk

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Rosehill Road, SW18 Retaining only the original facade, the current owners comprehensively refurbished the house to provide a cool, contemporary 2000 sq ft home with extensive, split level entertaining space. The house benefits from high ceilings throughout, including the dramatic six metre glass doors at the rear of the property out to the garden, allowing the whole of the back of the house to open up. The living space includes a raised ground floor, which boasts an elegant drawing room and study area; and a glazed mezzanine level looking down to the dining area and beyond to the garden. The lower ground floor provides extensive entertaining space which comprises a magnificent open plan kitchen family dining room. Guide Price: £2,250,000

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How the Overseas Investment Changed the Mindset of the UK Property Buyer with Scott Ayliffe, LiFE Residential Director of Sales and Marketing

At LiFE Residential we take care of more than 4,000 properties for our landlords and having 13 offices covering all London’s postcodes gives us a real-time overview of the property market. The mindset of the London property buyer has changed over the last 20 years, partly due to overseas investment purchasers. Selling off-plan to the UK has never been easy as buyers favoured older properties. However, with the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates, people became more socially aware of the cost of maintaining these properties but with space in London becoming scarcer, the only way was up! Overseas buyers already recognised this as the norm where the higher you are, the more impressive your outlook on LiFE. With little restriction on purchases, a robust economy and a safe government, the UK was a safe-haven for International investors with UK buyers often missing out. The introduction of the tax changes last year and the consistent change from governments trying to control the property market proved to be internally damaging causing an inevitable slowdown in international activity. However, prices adjusted to a more sustainable level and with low mortgage rates, the UK buyer has been allowed to catch up and see the value in new-builds. Now more than 60% of our sales are to UK purchasers buying off-plan. We are also seeing the return of overseas investors from the global market and, based on facts, they continue to favour the UK. London remains safe and will continue to be a great place to invest your money. Now is the time to buy.

Why London’s the Place to Invest with Nick Crawford, LBS Properties

London is an outward-looking, global city. Its position as the leading international financial center, a hub for culture and the arts and home to several world-renowned universities is unparalleled. This means that people come to London and invest in London for a variety of different reasons, a strength that is very difficult for other markets to replicate. International investment in London’s housing market has played a key enabling role for many years and continues to do so today. We are in an environment of political change following Britain’s decision to leave the EU, and this naturally brings with it some economic uncertainty in the short and medium term. This uncertainty ebbs and flows with the news cycle and can impact confidence and investment sentiment. The international market often has the ability to take a step back from the dayto-day political gyrations, and focus on London’s many strengths, which will undoubtedly endure in the long term. At LBS Properties, we focus on the attributes that drive long-term value for the people who buy in our developments. We work with the leading architects to deliver buildings of architectural merit. We develop in locations that benefit from good connectivity, or which will benefit from improved connectivity with new infrastructure. And finally we develop in locations that benefit from excellent amenities. A great example of this is The Madison, located a short walk from the centre of Canary Wharf. Designed by world-renowned Make Architects, The Madison will be a striking addition to London’s skyline. The arrival of Crossrail in 2018 will make Canary Wharf one of the best-connected areas of London, with fast direct access to the City of London, the West End and Heathrow airport. And finally, Canary Wharf is fast becoming a great lifestyle destination, with a retail and restaurant offering to match anywhere in London.

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Do you want to know more about the London Property Market? Do you want to know where to invest next? Where the best schools are? What properties will give you the best rental yield? Join us on 12th October 2017 6pm-9pm at Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel for an evening dedicated to property investors.

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August 2017

How often do people move property in the local area? Time between moves (years)

I recently learned from national census figures that more than six-million people move home every year. I think these numbers reveal we are changing homes at a faster rate than ever before with people in the Southern half of the country the most frequent movers. Conversely, those living in the North East, North West and Wales move home less frequently than anyone else in the UK. I crunched some numbers and found the average amount of time someone lives in their property in E14 is 8 years. This compares with 22 years in the region and 19 years nationally. I've calculated this by calculating turnover as a percentage of stock and estimating how long it would take for everyone to move house at least once in the area.

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If people are changing their home more often, vendors will benefit from a busier market with more demand. It was once the case that only younger people would be more likely to move around, especially live-in couples, but now we are seeing a trend where people of all ages are changing their home at a more frequent rate. Whether it is because people have more money, have benefited from the rise in house prices, or prefer a change of scenery, the rate at which people are moving homes is rising. If you would like to know more about the property market in E14, don't hesitate to get in touch with me. I look forward to hearing from you. Spencer Fortag spencer@lmlondon.com

The average amount of time someone lives in their property in E14 is 8 years. Get a free and instant online valuation valuation.lmlondon.com

AUGUST 2017

Monthly Market Update - Docklands E14

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This chart shows how sales levels in the local area sit now compared with two years ago. The analysis indexes types of property so they start at the same point (100) so you can easily see how they've moved in relation to each other. The chart shows the quarter-on-quarter fluctuations typical of local analysis, it also shows how the market has been affected by seasonal change.

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The profile of jobs is a important yardstick for the makeup of people in a housing market. In this analysis we've used data from the Office for National Statistics on the number of people in the local area who work in each industry. The categories are a bit vague but if you look at the longest bars, you can see a pretty good profile of our area.

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Sleek and Relaxed River Terrace with Kate Gould

A large and very exposed roof terrace with enviable river views from the rear and side of the property, this space was originally a blank canvas with very little out there other than the decking and an existing electric barbeque. The client’s brief for the design was to create a colourful and contemporary space for relaxation and

entertaining incorporating separate lounge and dining areas, as well as more private ‘breakfast areas’ overlooking the river. An existing boundary fence was softened and minimised with the use of Olive trees and Lavender placed in planters against it whilst the existing barbecue was built into an fully bespoke outdoor kitchen unit. The granite topped kitchen area features multiple cupboards for storage, a Blastcool fridge, a and a decorative log store on the reverse. Four Roshults outdoor stools sit at the far end of the kitchen unit creating an additional seating area for drinks or nibbles. A ceramic topped extendable Fischer Mobel dining table designed to seat twelve sits in the middle ‘dining’ section of the terrace shaded by a fully automated blue retractable awning for the fierce summer afternoons. Overlooking the river in the ‘lounge’ area sit two large L shaped Dedon Carbon Slimline sofas accessorised with bright blue and orange outdoor cushions. Two matching Dedon side tables and a large coffee table complete the set whilst bespoke powder coated

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planters enclose the area in a sea of lavender creating a sense of privacy from passers by below. On the other side of the terrace, overlooking the river, nestle two secluded ‘breakfast areas’. Although both spots provide seating for two people, the space at the far end also encapsulates a large teak storage console and a bespoke powder coated orange metal cube to house the client’s Big Green Egg barbecue for a more intimate cooking and dining experience. Finally, the white walls of the property were wired and planted with climbing Trachelospermum jasminoides for scent and greenery whilst Buxus sempervirens is used in stone coloured planters to provide year round structure to the scheme. Lavender is used throughout the terrace and adds a vibrant burst of colour and scent whilst keeping the bees in business. At dusk, LED Uplighters highlight key plants adding drama whilst canister lights mounted to the exterior of the doorways provides functional lighting for entertaining and security purposes.

Loren Apartments, E14 £1,700 Per Calendar Month

Aegean Apartments, E16 £1,950 Per Calendar Month

This two bedroom, two bathroom apartment boasts 969 sq. ft. of internal space. A boutique development, situated in a quiet residential tree lined street within close proximity to excellent transport links to The City & Canary Wharf. The apartment has a stylish specification which includes a luxury kitchen with integrated smeg appliances, chic tiled bathrooms with full sized mirrors, stripped dark wood flooring through the lounge & hallways.

Situated on the fifth floor of a striking dockside development within the prestigious Royal Victoria Dock area, this stylish two bedroom apartment offers modern living space, private balcony, superb views and concierge. Generous reception room with open-plan kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, additional bedroom, chic bathroom, balcony with superb views over the dock and towards Canary Wharf and the O2.

St. Vincents Court, E16 £475,000 Leasehold

Longitude House, E14 £650,000 Leasehold

Boasting light and space with floor-to-ceiling windows, is this fantastic two bedroom, two bathroom apartment. Features include over 767 sq. ft. of living space, a modern fitted & integrated kitchen, full length windows to the lounge providing a feeling of space & light, two double bedrooms, one master bathroom & an additional en-suite shower room.

This spectacular two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is located in the Virginia Quay development, Longitude House. Within walking distance to Canary Wharf & sitting on the banks of the River Thames, this two bedroom apartment boasts an open-plan lounge/kitchen area leading onto a private balcony that gives the impression that it is floating on the River, two spacious double bedrooms with side-aspect views.

Docklands Office, Unit B, 20 Western Gateway, London E16 1BS T 020 7474 5505 | docklands@madisonbrook.com | www.madisonbrook.com

City Peninsula, SE10 £1,600 Per Calendar Month

Admirals Tower, SE10 £1,900 Per Calendar Month

Available within the stunning City Peninsula Development is this marvelous two bedroom apartment located on the 9th floor. This spacious two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is ideally located on the Greenwich Peninsula moments from the wealth of amenities in the O2 arena. Whilst location is great, the property boasts a wonderful living space with access to a good sized balcony overlooking the River Thames.

This 6th floor sophisticated two bedroom, two bathroom riverside apartment is located within the New Capital Quay development, just moments from Greenwich town centre. Complete with luxury furnishings, a private prime river-facing balcony and a 24 hr concierge. Benefits from video entry-phone system, spacious reception and dining room leading onto the property’s exterior space making this property perfect for entertaining.

Compton House, SE18 £500,000 Leasehold

Arora Tower, SE10 £799,950 Leasehold

Newly completed two bedroom, two bathroom apartment located on the 11th floor within the spectacular riverside development, Royal Arsenal. Benefits include oak effect Karndean flooring, high gloss kitchen with granite work surface, a range of integrated appliances, generous reception area & private balcony with partial views towards the River Thames, two double bedrooms, master bathroom and chic en suite shower room.

Magnificent two bedroom, two bathroom apartment spread across 839 Sq Ft located on the 6th floor of Greenwich’s most desired new waterside development; Arora Tower, SE10. Open-plan lounge leading onto a fully fitted & integrated kitchen which includes stone worktops and a fitted wine cooler, you have access to a good sized balcony benefitting from simply stunning westerly views across the River Thames & Canary Wharf.

Greenwich Office, Unit C, 32-34 Wood Wharf, Horseferry Road, London SE10 9BB T 020 8853 8950 | greenwich@madisonbrook.com | www.madisonbrook.com

The Great British Club

Founded in 1908, Stoke Park is Britain’s leading Golf and Country Club set within 300 acres of beautiful parkland. Members join to take advantage of the unique combination of the traditions of an exclusive Members’ club and the best of today’s sporting, leisure, entertaining and hotel facilities in a very friendly environment. With our iconic Championship 27 hole golf course having undergone major refurbishment and our award winning facilities perfect for all the family, Stoke Park is the ultimate choice... only 30 minutes from Central London.

www.stokepark.com For Membership Enquiries please contact our Membership Team on 01753 717179 or email membership@stokepark.com Stoke Park, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire SL2 4PG