In the age of fast fashion and ever-changing wardrobes, it is always good to support British brands and stock up on those staple pieces. My parents have had Barbour jackets hanging on the coat rack for as long as I…
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Smelling great isn’t always easy. Sure, you can reach for that go-to scent that you’ve been wearing for the past decade or so, or attempt to navigate the myriad of fragrances that seem to flood the market on a weekly…
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2019 is now upon, us and we have the first date pencilled in our diaries; today is official Blue Monday. A combination of the post-Christmas slump, a very stretched paycheck, and generally glum weather all contribute to what is said…
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Christmas isn’t Christmas without a glass (or bottle) of good champagne. With the festive season just around the corner and Laurent-Perrier celebrating its 50th year anniversary of its iconic Cuvée Rosé, last week was the perfect time to head to…
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When you visit somewhere as magical as the Maldives for the first time, it is safe to say that there are certain expectations that you hope will be met. The postcard perfect photos that populate every travel blogger’s Instagram feed…
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As the advert goes, all the bad guys choose to drive a Jaguar. That being said, it’s still okay for us good guys to drive one too. When I looked at the 4,500 kilometres we needed to traverse across the…
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With stacks of presents, copious amounts of delicious food and chocolate from my advent calendar(s) often constituting a “balanced breakfast”, it is safe to say that Christmas is indeed the most wonderful time of the year and the time (for…
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Few people could walk into Harrods over the Christmas period and crane their necks up to see twenty-foot cartoon caricatures of themselves peering down from the unmistakable London rooftop. Then again, few people carry the charisma and gravitas that Domenico Dolce…
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I have a strong affinity to Cliveden House in Taplow, Berkshire. Growing up just down the road, I’ve been lucky enough to visit a few times now, with the highlight most definitely being a trip with Aston Martin and driving…
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Every fragrance should tell a story. With a constantly expanding selection of scents in my perfume arsenal, it becomes more and more difficult for certain bottles, and brands, to stand out. Too much choice can definitely be a bad thing,…
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