The house of Alexander McQueen presented the final collection worked on by the talented designer yesterday in Paris, to a select audience of the fashion world’s journalists. Uncompleted when he passed away last month, the finishing touches to the pieces were under the control of Sarah Burton, with whom McQueen worked for sixteen years.

The collection was described by those present as hauntingly beautiful, drawing on the most theatrical of tones which have infiltrated McQueen’s work for years. Rather than reaching for the future, the clothes channel the Old Masters, with angels and demons from religious scenes adorning the heavy fabrics alongside hand-painted gold feathers and embroidery. Full accessories accompanied the pieces, from detailed glass necklaces to heavy footwear featuring the eponymous McQueen skull.

The show’s notes simply read, “Each piece was unique, as was he.”

Parent company to the label PPR has announced that the McQueen name will continue to trade, although the leading creative director is yet to be settled.

View the triumphant last collection at www.alexandermcqueen.com

Technically, Mother’s Day is intended to be a day for spoiling your mother. But who says you can’t kill two birds with one stone and join in on some well deserved treats yourself?! The Bentley hotel clearly agree that you should indulge too and have engineered an irressistable ‘day of delights’ too good to refuse. A day of pampering at the spa, lunch and afternoon tea are all on offer at fabulously good value.

The truly delightful day begins with an anti-ageing and rejuvenating Smoothie Facial from the Karin Herzog skincare range to restore youthful glow and radiance. Next, mum’s hard-working hands will be given extra TLC with a luxurious manicure and polish for beautifully glamorous nails before she is escorted to the lobby for a dainty and indulgent afternoon tea.

While Mum is being pampered, indulge in a little me-time with the fantastic Happy Hour packages at Le Kalon Spa, The Bentley London Waldorf Astoria Collection.  The luxurious 5-star hotel spa and hammam is offering 60 minutes of undiluted pampering bliss for just £60, based on availability. Choose any hour long treatment from the extensive spa menu which includes traditional Turkish Hammam, Karin Herzog facials, body massages and beauty treatments and pay no more than £60!
Now you have both been pampered to perfection you can surprise mum with an extra special Mother’s Day lunch at the stunning Peridot Restaurant. Enjoy an afternoon of elegant fine dining, including a glass of sparkling wine and three-course gourmet meal with tea, coffee and petit fours to finish, for £34.99 per person.

If your pampering means you miss lunch, then a delightfully dainty afternoon tea, served with a glass of sparkling wine is also on offer.  Munch on finely cut finger sandwiches, indulgent pastries, along with the traditional scones with Devonshire clotted cream and preserves, whilst soaking up the elegant ambience of the lobby lounge.

www.thebentley-hotel.com

When Pilates springs to people’s minds, it is often thought of as the ‘lazy girls’ yoga something steered towards the older ilk or those with minor injuries. TenPilates however, is home to the latest development Dynamic Pilates, and it shows you just how wrong you are.

Using props and equipment TenPilates produces fast results, improving your posture and core strength and catering for all levels. Unlike traditional pilates it swiftly sculpts you into a honed body within a few sessions and with studios in Mayfair, Notting Hill and Chiswick, it’s the yummy mummies secret.

There are a number of experienced trainers who help advise you with techniques in staying fit and maintaining energy.  The exercise is designed to free up stiff and locked muscles while at the same time giving you an effective and powerful body workout, meaning that you’ll be walking out feeling less stiff and painfree then when you arrived, practically a first with exercising!

TenPilates are offering Gift cards at their studios where you can choose the amount of classes you would like to place on your card, a perfect Mothering Sunday gift.

www.tenpilates.com

£200 gift card allows ten classes which can be used within a year of purchasing the card.

Now the skies are brighter and clearer, beautiful views of the city can be enjoyed. Altitude 360, a unique events space offering 360-degree panoramic views across London has just launched its Sunday Brunch menu, giving you a fantastic opportunity to munch on brunch while you take in the spectacular surroundings. 

Situated on the 29th floor of the Millbank Tower in Westminster, London, Altitude 360 will offer guests the opportunity to dine overlooking some of London’s monumental landmarks including The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and The London Eye. Guests will be able to reserve a table between 12:30pm and 4pm – and costs £65 per person.

Upon arrival, guests will be met with a complimentary flute of Champagne or a Bloody Mary, whilst music inspired by Cafe del Mar will be played in the background to create a relaxed ambience, perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch.

As well as offering more traditional Brunch fare such as the Full English Breakfast with all the trimmings, Altitude 360 will be serving sushi and seafood, with a selection of salmon, oysters and sashimi. Other special features include a Carvery where a fine selection of meats will be freshly sliced for each order, and an Egg Station, where eggs will be expertly cooked in front of guests to their liking – scrambled, poached or fried. A range of fillings including Portobello mushrooms, peppers and ham will be available for those opting for an omelette.

For dessert, Altitude 360 has created The Decadence Corner, an area that will offer sweet treats including white chocolate mousse served in a dark chocolate box, passion fruit pavlova served in a martini glass and vanilla panacotta layered with fruit jelly.

www.altitudelondon.com

To mark the launch of Danish jewellery brand PANDORA’s new store on Oxford Street, PANDORA will be unveiling a dramatic window full of gold jewellery boxes.

On Saturday 6^th March, for one day only, the entire PANDORA shop window will be adorned with beautiful gold jewellery boxes while the first 90 customers to make a purchase will have the chance to win a piece of PANDORA jewellery from a life-size jewellery box. Prizes include a charm bracelet, a LovePods ring and select charms.

PANDORA’s signature charm bracelet makes the most extraordinary gift as no two beads or bracelets are ever the same. PANDORA’s staff will help you choose from thousands of handcrafted sterling silver and 14-carat gold charms, including stunning diamond-encrusted beads, Murano glass or wood beads, a little suitcase to remember an exotic holiday, a plump heart for your loved-one, or a beautifully decorated cake to celebrate a child’s first birthday.

With endless combinations available PANDORA will be able to help customers create something that no other woman has, but every woman wants!

The new Oxford Street store will also offer a beautiful array of 18-carat gold jewellery including PANDORA’s LovePods collection, an exclusive premium jewellery range in yellow or white gold, inspired by the simplicity and purity of nature.

www.pandora-jewelry.com