‘It’ bags are a widespread fashion phenomenon. From the Gucci 1955 crossbody bag and the iconic Lady Dior to mini bags like Jacquemus’ candy-coloured Le Chiquito, the most coveted bag of the season changes, well, seasonally. While we love the trendy silhouettes of the latest ‘It’ bag, it is handy Continue Reading
Maximum style: Marvellous maxi skirts to shop now
While last summer was the year of the micro mini, with Miu Miu’s tiny skirt going viral and Y2k-inspired shrunken silhouettes pouring down the catwalks, we’re experiencing a shift to longer hemlines this season. Maxi skirts are a true sartorial hero. Versatile and timeless, they’re much easier to dress up Continue Reading
Brilliant things to do in London in August 2023
August in the city is usually a time of quiet and calm. The bulk of the London season has passed, many have fled for glamorous holidays on European shores and those left behind are free to enjoy a diary devoid of work events and their pick of the best restaurant Continue Reading
Spaghetti con le cozze perfetti, Cannavacciuolo svela i 3 segreti per farli cremosi e golosi: “Cosa si aggiunga nell’acqua della pasta”
Le linguine con le cozze costituiscono un primo piatto prelibato che sprigiona tutto il sapore del mare! Ci sono vari segreti per rendere questo piatto eccezionale e chi meglio dello chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo poteva svelarcene alcuni? Nella sua ricetta infatti il noto chef svela delle piccole accortezze che faranno del Continue Reading
Como Uma Canggu, Bali: The original surfer’s paradise
Neighbourhoods evolve at whiplash speed in Bali. The last time I visited the island in 2018, Canggu was still a sleepy surf village to the north of Seminyak, magnetising travellers looking for tranquil vibes, viridian green rice paddies and perfect beaches. Less than five years and a pandemic later and Continue Reading
Show stoppers: The best pre-theatre menus in London
Pre-theatre menus. Three words guaranteed to strike fear into the heart of many a discerning London foodie. Often dressed up as Prix Fixe or Chef’s Menus, theatregoers have long been left to choose between disappointingly subpar set menus or the Covent Garden branch of Pizza Express – neither of which Continue Reading
Raise a toast to fine dining at Harvey Nichols this summer
If you’re spending a long summer day in one of central London’s chicest neighbourhoods, you’ll more than likely find yourself browsing glitzy clothing edits, luxurious beauty brands, and scrumptious food and wine at Harvey Nichols. The ritzy Knightsbridge store may be best known for its enticing fashion and beauty departments, Continue Reading
Margot Robbie’s Barbie Chanel suit and bag to go up for auction at Bonhams
A pink tweed Chanel suit worn by Margot Robbie in the new Barbie movie, and first seen on Claudia Schiffer in the house’s SS95 runway show, is set to be auctioned by Bonhams this September. Valued at £1,500 – £2,000, the suit will be offered alongside the hot pink heart-shaped Continue Reading
The best summer holiday family days out near London
If you have school-age children, you’ve just taken a leap into the summer holidays, with joy, apprehension and/or fear (!) about how to fill the long weeks ahead… Perhaps you have an actual holiday booked to occupy a week, or more, or perhaps you’ll be in the UK the whole Continue Reading
Spaghetti al 47, così buoni da far parlare i morti. Dimenticherete i classici alle vongole, così cremosi e golosi, i più amati da Totò
Gli spaghetti al 47 sono chiamati così perchè nella tombola napoletana il 47 è il morto che parla, e questi spaghetti sono talmente buoni che possono fa resuscitare anche i morti come disse Totò la prima volta che li assoggiò. Infatti 47, morto che parla è anche un film del Continue Reading