What separates a good perfume from a great one? Well, the best perfumes for women are those that have the power to evoke treasured memories of people, places and things, and can conjure up a range of emotions as a result. And that comes down to science. “A smell is interpreted when an odour passes [...]
Minimalists, look away now. The era of the plain white fairy light is over, swept aside by a wave of embellished rainbow baubles, coloured lights and even (whisper it) tinsel. Yes, the runways may be increasingly preoccupied with all things Y2K, but at home – at least when it comes to the Christmas decorations – [...]
Beyoncé is ready for party season. Her outfit of choice? The sparkliest look from Gucci and Balenciaga’s “Hacker Project”. In true Bey style, she shared glimpses of her outfit in one of her signature Insta photo shoots. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) Rivalling the sparkle of [...]
As a new year approaches, tradition has it that self-reflection and examination are, once again, front and centre in our thoughts. In many ways, 2021 passed in a blur. We began it in the middle of a strict lockdown, spent many months grounded, and then – thanks to the rollout of vaccines – saw the [...]
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, a global leader in luxury hospitality and branded residential, and Bright Start, a Dubai-based real estate investment and development company, announce a new standalone residential project in Dubai featuring 28 luxury homes and villas. Opening in 2022, Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at Jumeirah, the latest in an exceptional collection of Four Seasons standalone residential projects, [...]
One of the city’s most iconic hotels consists not of one, nor two, but 25 interlinked canal houses from the 17th and 18th century! This intricate maze of historic houses, featuring an exclusive restaurant and gardens makes for the perfect Christmas getaway, filled with art and books and cosy corners. The BookCollector’s Suite is one [...]
When thinking about hotels for magical Christmas in Europe, this Parisian gem is sure to make it to the top of the list. A historical landmark in the City of Lights since 1862, Le Grand Hotel exudes this grand hotel grandeur of the past. The hotel is situated within an 800 square metre winter garden, [...]
Remember that infamous Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Madonna performance at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2003, during which the first two dressed up as brides and the latter played the groom? Well, Jennifer Lopez might have just topped that viral on-stage wedding with a bridal moment of her own. View this [...]
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift for the beauty lover in your life, Dior is preparing to release the 30 Montaigne “The Icons” set comprised of four of the house’s must-haves. Leading the pack are two of the brand’s fragrances — a 5 mL bottle of the J’adore Eau de Parfum and a 5 mL bottle [...]
The only thing worse than a chocolate chip cookie that's dubbed as "healthy" is one that tastes like it is—using applesauce, protein powder, or Splenda to pass as better-for-you (but it tastes nothing like what your mom used to make, or the ooey-gooey goodness they're selling at your local bakery). In order to avoid that, we've taken a traditional chocolate [...]
