Letter from a deck chair, summer 2022
Don’t even try to explain what sort of vacation folks will choose after being cooped up for two years. It defies prediction. A well heeled couple we know could have done anything from trekking in Bhutan to luxury glamping in Patagonia, yet what did they opt for as their first foray into post-pandemic luxury-world? A […]
Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo promotes the Bellabeat Ivy tracker
The Bellabeat Ivy tracker, which can monitor a woman’s body reactions and daily habits, including her cycle, heart rate, fertility, respiratory rate, stress levels, hydration, and even her mindfulness, is a favourite of former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo. An additional bonus is that it looks like an elegant bracelet, available in four colours. ‘I’m […]
Secret Room Events raises funds for Ukraine refugees in its annual tribute to Oscar nominees
Above, from top: Chris Kattan and Maria Libri-Sigle with Rita Branch. Daniele Lawson, nominated for King Richard. Layla Crawford, nominated for King Richard. Grammy nominees for album of the year, Autumn Row and Kizzo. It may seem counter-intuitive to stage a pre-Academy Awards celebration (or any kind of party) as war rages halfway around […]
In brief: Living Nature Radiance Night Oil scores award; vegan releases from the Route, Biotulin
The Route, the vegan skin care brand founded by a nurse, is launching its first sunscreen, the Shake & Shield, on April 1. It’s rated at SPF 50 (PA+++), blocking 99 per cent of UVA and UVB radiation, and contains a patented Kleair technology to help boost antioxidants to fight free radicals. The Skin Cancer […]
There is nothing quite as decadent as walking into a well appointed beauty studio knowing that the next hour or so is totally about you and your self-care; a beautifully arranged room set up just for you, the smell of elegant and all-consuming fragrances of skin care, soft linen, hot steam towels, soothing sounds and […]
Tash Sultana becomes New Balance’s latest ambassador
Multi-platinum-selling Australian musician and music producer Tash Sultana has been named New Balance’s latest brand ambassador. ‘I have never collaborated with a brand before because nothing felt right to align myself with until I was approached by New Balance,’ said Sultana in a release. ‘I feel this has come at the right time. This […]
EmBeba launches its long-awaited Rescue Balm
An independent family skin care company, EmBeba, announces the launch of Rescue Balm, a clean and multipurpose formula designed to soothe and protect the skin from common skin issues and harsh weather conditions. Following EmBeba’s popular Don’t Be Rash Diaper Balm, designed for newborns and toddlers, the Rescue Balm is more suitable for children […]
You won’t need the implant or the Blue Pill to appreciate this incredible offering from Hoshinoya Tokyo, a programme which aims to refresh the mind and body through traditional sword training outdoors at the stratospheric height of 160 m above the ground. Forget your morning yoga. Today you can experience kenjutsu training in a setting […]
Dyson’s new Supersonic attachment solves the problem with flyaways without extreme heat
The new Dyson Flyaway attachment for its Supersonic hairdryer is set to become a must, using a professionals’ technique to smooth flyaways without harmful extreme heat. The attachment employs the Coanda effect, which attracts and lifts longer hairs to the front, and pushes flyaways through the tress and out of sight. This increases strand […]
Secret Room Events’ Pre-Red Carpet Style Lounge: a return to form (and function)
With the various lounge and suite options available to us (and there were a surprising number of them in light of the circumstances), we selected to check out the Secret Room Events Pre-Red Carpet Style Lounge for the 2021 Emmys as it would most likely deliver the most balanced, flavourful and interestingly presented boost of […]
