Sunday 27 November 2011

Wednesday 23 November 2011

Christmas Gift Ideas

If you want to pamper your mum or best friend this Christmas, here are some gift ideas for those who have everything...

Return To Glory - This at-home luxury spa experience delivers massage and beauty treatments to clients in homes, hotels and offices throughout London. From a deep tissue massage to a full manicure there are plenty of treatments to choose from. www.returntoglory.co.uk/

Urban Retreat - Urban Retreat at Harrods has created 'The World's Most Expensive Blowdry' to celebrate the arrival of Truffle by Fuente Shampoo and Reconditioner Collection (RRP £275!) now available in the UK. Clients enjoy a hot stone cranial massage, a glossy blowdry by Creative Director Flavian Abbas and a full size bottle of the Truffle Shampoo and Reconditioner. The blowdry is £320 for 1hr 30mins. www.beautique.com


Di Palomo - Quality, style and attention to detail have been combined to create a truly indulgent collection of bath, body & fragrance products. With different ranges to choose from and gift sets, Di Palomo products make great presents. www.dipalomo.com


Jivita Ayurveda - Jivita Ayurveda is an organic wellbeing centre in Kensal Rise in North West London. You can find, under one roof, the full range of what Ayurveda has to offer: health consultation, body and beauty treatments, food items for the ayurvedic and organic kitchen and gift items for sustainable living. www.jivitaayurveda.com

Wednesday 16 November 2011

November Sample Sales

Ally Capellino - Bags and leather goods for men and women from £5. Wed., noon-7 p.m. @ St. Hilda’s East Community Centre, 18 Club Row, E2 7EY.

Gieves & Hawkes - Up to 80 per cent off suits, coats, jackets and trousers. Wed.-Fri., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. @ Shop 14, The Old Truman Brewery, 15 Hanbury St., E1 6QR.

Jenny Packham - Up to 70 per cent off evening wear, accessories, jewellery and lingerie. Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. @ 3a Carlos Pl., Mount St., W1K 3AN

Goat - Knits, dresses and separates from £10. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. @ 76 Gloucester Pl., basement flat, W1U 6HJ.

Gina - Shoes, boots and handbags from £50. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. @ The Music Room, 26 S. Molton Ln., W1K 5AB.

Ann Louise Roswald and Queene and Belle - Clothing, accessories, fabrics and textiles from £10. 21 Nov. Mon., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. @The Toy Factory, 11-13 Corsham St., N1 6DP