Archive for May, 2008

The Right Stuff

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Right Gin is officially coming to the UK this year. The brand, the first ‘premium’ gin was launched in Las Vegas last year and was only available there for 100 days before making its way to other selected markets including New York.

It should make the right splash on this side of the pond as well having being universally admired for the quality of its ingredients. The Gin itself is manufactured in Sweden using among other things pure arctic water, which makes it a cut above the mass produced brands that currently dominate the market.

www.rightgin.com

Snog

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Fancy a Snog?

‘Can’t wait for my first snog.’

No, not a kissing type of snog, a Frozen Yoghurt type of Snog.

It’s summer time and unfortunately those yummy Tom’s Cookies & Hummingbird Bakery cupcakes are not on the diet for that bikini body but if you are having a little sugar need moment then there is an alternative.

Snog.

This new hotspot in South Kensington is all about frozen yoghurt.

And it’s healthy, (sort of).

Delicious frozen yogurt that lacks fat, shuns sugar and has hardly any calories.

Frozen yoghurt comes in pots called Snogs. Little Snog 78 cal 140g, Big Snog 110 cal 210g and Massive Snog 412 cal 740g (to share! That’s what they say.)

Then there is the Classic snog – A Big Snog with three servings of fruit etc. And also the Snog Smoothie made with your choice of fruit etc.

Sweetened with Agave nectar and made from organic dairy ingredients but that’s not all. Frozen yoghurt contains beneficial porbiotics, are high in Calcium and part of your five a day.

Fat free and low in calories what more do can I say?

Served with fresh fruit, it’s a healthy treat all year round. Open 7 days a week from 11am to midnight every day, except Christmas.

Snog – 32 Thurloe Place, South Kensington, London SW7 2HQ

www.ifancyasnog.com

The Titanic Pen

Monday, May 26th, 2008

It’s impressive, sleek, sophisticated, and exclusive and made from….parts of sunken ship?

Not quite what you thought when we said Titanic Pen but now it seems to make sense.

In 2007 Swiss luxury watchmaker Romain Jerome brought us wristwatches made out of parts acquired from the Titanic, genuine wreck-salvaged rusty metal from the sunken ship. (I know what you’re thinking.)

Now they are doing it again but this time with a fountain pen. (Just what you have always wanted, right?)

Each Romain Jerome Titanic-DNA fountain pen is decorated with a ring of oxidized steel at the barrel with the metal being a blend of materials reclaimed from the actual sunken ship and steel obtained from Harland & Wolff shipyards where the Titanic was built making it a rare collector’s item. The pens are exquisitely hand crafted from the finest materials including Palladium, stainless steel and gold and there is a nautical design with propellers, funnels and rivets. But that’s not all, inside the ink is pushed into the nib by a ship’s wheel-shaped gear that can be seen through and sapphire-glass porthole.

This is definitely not one everyone’s must-have wish list, but if it is your kind of thing, then you better hurry for there are only 88 in existence.

Top Hats

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

The season for fabulous hats is looming.

With Royal Ascot approaching there is one name on everyone’s lips.

Celebrated milliner, Louis Mariette is the man behind some of the greatest show stopping hats to ever be seen at Ascot. His designs are wild, extravagant and well, breath taking for those who view them as well as those who try to wear them. Some of his designs are not easy to wear. But sometimes one has to go to certain lengths for fashion. This is definitely one of them.

One of his most extravagant creations is the “Chapeau d’ Amour”, a £1.5 million hat made from a rare weave of platinum fabric studded with diamonds. He’s not your ordinary milliner by a long shot.

His creations are surreal, stunning and completely original. They are a dazzling assault on ones senses, full of passion, colour and sparkle.

And with Royal Ascot, Louis Mariette’s most important date in his calendar for it is the perfect place for him to showcase his designs, approaching there is not stopping for him as he prepares.

Last year Royal Ascot saw the debate of his Miss Tick Tock hat which featured a large clock face with the numbers swapped around, perched on top of a pristine white top hat.

His list of clients includes Sophie Dahl, Jerry Hall, Alek Wek, and Jodie Kidd.

Take a look at his designs by visiting Louis Mariettes new launched website:

http://www.louismariette.com

Tel: +44 (0)20 7730 3050
Fax: +44 (0)20 7730 0806
Email: info@louismariette.com

Studio Address: 36A Sloane Gardens London SW1W 8DJ

InParlour

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Rush, rush, rush.

That’s all life seems to be at the moment.  

Do you feel that you never seem to be able to find time for just you?

Not even one hour of total uninterrupted you time?

 Stop stressing and book an appointment with InParlour.co.uk

If you can’t make it to the beauty salon for your manicure or facial or a relaxing massage because your day is just too hectic then don’t worry InParlour is here to help.

This at home Beauty Parlour comes right to your home, so no need to run around town for all your treatments. You will find all the services you need to keep you looking and feeling wonderful and in great condition.

InParlour can provide it all for you from your manicure and pedicure to relaxing massages and Reiki at your home.

Amanda Harrington, the creator of this amazing service, has hand selected the leading experts from each field so that you, the client get the best treatments possible. And let me tell you they are the best. It’s professional, well organised and oh so good.

Why not try a Shiatsu or Aromatherapy Massage after a long day at the office. Or a at home spray tan that will have you feeling and looking great.

Or why not have a Mani&Pedi party for all of your girlfriends right at home.

InParlour is the contact every busy city girl and guy needs to have.

Get in touch!

Book a treatment now by emailing –  info@inparlour.co.uk

Or calling 02077367713 or 07714210098