D.Thomas Clinic, Knightsbridge Aesthetic Beauty Clinic of Trust. I visited before and after Christmas for two facial treatments and to also have some skin patch tests for forthcoming hair removal. There are lots of beauty journalists and luxury beauty influencers who go around and say everything is wonderful. I try to not do that. I am heading to be a granfluencer, actually had to look that up, so I am 57 so not there yet but with the way the world is getting crazier by the day sometimes I feel much older!! Moaning over, yes comes with the age, apparently!!…
Brief Encounter, A British film of enduring love. https://www.criterion.com/films/345-brief-encounter The BFI’s 70th anniversary reissued classic Brief Encounter. Brief Encounter has been a firm favourite in my household for years, first on TV, then video, now DVD, but has always been seen on the small screen. So when the opportunity came up to see this 1940s classic, up close and personal, I packed my country basket, stepped onto a train and chugged my excited, marital way up to the big smoke – a fitting start I thought. Meeting a friend, a fellow Encounter devotee, at the cinema doors we armed ourselves…
Savile Row’s luxuries for exquisite Gentlemen’s Tailoring written by the Queen of the row Dr. Cindy Lawford lending some musings about sensuality, perfection and the art of a fine cut suite. Amid the luxurious bustle of Mayfair, there can be few greetings of greater warmth and respect than those made every day on Savile Row, when an old customer stops by his tailoring house. Wealthy female habitues of Bond Street and Burlington Arcade can only dream of feeling so valued by sales staff members, no matter how much they have spent in the past, as their transactions do not easily…
Luxury Fragrance Profiling with Penhaligon’s is a unique and bespoke luxury fragrance experience meaning you’re sure to find your perfect match. Very romantic, a perfectly suited good quality fragrance is a rare feat and a worthwhile investment. Fragrance Profiling Experience The beauty of Penhaligon’s bottles will always make you look twice. Their classic, distinctive appearance remains true to their roots, and the bottles (bar the Portraits collection) are reminiscent of the ones 147 years ago. The brand, steeped in history, was born from the back of a barber’s shop on Jermyn Street by Mr Penhaligon and has since grown…
Rabbiting on – Rabbit Restaurant, Kings Road, London Rabbit 172, King’s Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4UP Rabbit is the latest eaterie to grace the once uniquely, quirky and boutique area of Chelsea. And, according to our charming and attentive waitress, it’s very much a family-run business. The headquarters are based at the Gladwin’s vineyard in Nutbourne, West Sussex, where Ma and Pa Gladwin make the wine and son, Gregory, farms and forages. Meanwhile back in London a second son, Oliver, is the chef while a third, Richard, runs the restaurant (the latest in their repertoire, the first being The Shed…
The Gershwins Porgy & Bess at Regents Park Open Air Theatre Regents Park Open Air Theatre As dusk descends, plumes of smoke are just visible through the trees, escaping through the top-most leaves in excited wisps. Walking up the path, a gentle hum becomes a more discernible combination gentle chatter and laughter, punctuated by the occasional pop of a champagne cork. You might be forgiven for thinking that you’re approaching a secret, woodland gathering, shrouded in mystery – a pixie party, albeit with wine. In fact, it’s not that far from the truth, for this is the magic of the…
Luxury Cashmere and Italian Luxury Style Brand Fedeli Breakfast at Fedeli’s… Gentleman’s Butler had the pleasure of spending time with the team of Fedeli in London and would like to introduce the new Fedeli Fall/Winter Collection: the Italian king of Cashmere… On a hunting week-end with a pair of riding boots or during the week for a business dinner… At Gentleman’s Butler we have definitely entered a Bridget Jones crush (Mark Darcy are you really dead???) for the cashmere clothes from the luxurious Maison Fedeli. From an easy and relaxed trendy touch to a classic and gentle style, Fedeli…
A “bee”licious Afternoon Tea The St Ermin’s Hotel Dear readers “This is the End” (yes James Bond or Adele live in me)… Our final Trilogy begins and as you know all good things come to an end but with sweets it’s even better! Chapter III: “Bee”licious Afternoon Tea… An afternoon “b”ea in the trendy St Ermin’s Hotel… This is 100% the spirit of « Bees and honey»!!! The Gentleman’s Butler Team was comfortably seated on velvet armchairs and ready to taste and enjoy a “Honey afternoon tea”. The place: A theatrical balcony overhanging the lobby hiding a secret…