Faded Spring

    An Introduction To Parenie At Banya Spa London

    Nestled in the heart of Hoxton, East London is Banya Spa, a Russian wellness centre and spa that is set to change the way that we view spas in the UK. From its unique parenie treatment, to 'ice bucket esque challenge' when it comes to spa days, there was something intriguing about the idea of having a thermal massage which uses leafy and fragrant bundles of fragrant bundles of birch, oak or eucalyptus twigs (called Venik) to detoxify your mind, body and soul. After all when conjuring up an image of what we see as a 'spa day' what usually springs to mind? To me, a spa day consists of being pampered through facials, massages, before having use of the spa's facilities, plunging your face into ... read more

    My First Greek Cookery Class With Jet 2 Holidays

    The clouds were laced with stormy weather, the rain threatened to pour, but that did not dull our sparkle for we were mermaids on our quest for authentic Greek food, mouths salivating in glee. Green sequin dress, blue cookie monster faux fur, a sparkly vision in grey London, the mermaids would attend their first Greek cookery class with Jet 2 Holidays, pep in their step. Blue flowers, blue floral heels, a blue and green theme in alignment with the country we were celebrating that night, a glorious island where culture, food and drink and community spirit ran free in spontaneous glee. They would cook up a storm that night, the mermaid hardly an aficionado in the kitchen but one who enjoyed ... read more

    A Night Of Storytelling At The Banquet Of Hoshena

    Hoshena beckoned us into her into her magical world of endless possibilities, where a mirror of mirages swirled in greens, blues and reds. The forests were alive with the sound of fruitful promise, the taste of imagination hung heavy, permeating the air. Our ears were tantalized by imaginary beginnings, the world of Hoshena a mythical plane where Kings and Queens, Fairies and Volcanoes collided in synchronized harmony, each story intrinsically linked to an 'emotional palette of flavour'. Emotions and taste would come together as one, where anger and fear would transcend into the fiery depths of the flaming volcano and sadness would fling itself into watery remains, plunged into its waterbed, ... read more

    5 Simple Tips To Keep Your Car Tyres In Good Condition

    No matter what time of year it is, learning the importance of keeping your car tyres in good condition is undoubtedly paramount. From ensuring that your car has enough tyre tread in poor weather conditions to checking for damage and unusual wear and tear, keeping your car tyres spick and span is never easy but should be a number one priority among car owners. Without fully functioning car tyres, your car can be more prone to car accidents, can rack up unwanted expenses out of the blue which you might not have accounted for and can pose a threat to yours and passengers safety. While car tyres do tend to get overlooked, in my opinion they are arguably the most important component of your ... read more

    5 Trends To Stay Fashionable This Summer: Femme Luxe

    Despite the promise of rain on the horizon, the clouds pregnant with its salty tears, summer is very much ever-present, the scent of honeysuckle permeating the air. We grab at ice cream with our bare hands, languishing in the heat of the sun, dripping down our chins, we catch it deftly with a tongue flick. Our feet are bare, we feel the grass between our toes, children picking daisies in a blurred mirage. Beachgoers in wetsuits clammy in sea salted water, youngsters building sandcastles, faces scrunching up as the sand crumbles. Hikers in boots wiping sweat off their brows, tourists snapping local attractions, chattering excitedly. In this land that we call summer, there is something so ... read more

    5 Practical Tips To Get Your Car Ready For Autumn

    As the sun fades into pumpkin mist and the last stretch of summer dissipates into murky fog, the scent of autumn might be in the future, but as a car user, it's a future that you have to prepare nevertheless. During summer drivers have to contend with wear and tear, with tyres malfunctioning in the heat, as well as roads that are quite literally melting in the heat, which is never a welcome sight for any driver. And while the heat can cause engines to malfunction and the pressure of the tyres to decrease, did you know that it is just as important to take care of your car in autumn as it is during the summer? And why is this you might ask? Well put simply as the temperature drops you can ... read more

    A Sunny Pizza Spread At Japes Soho

    The girls, reunited after several months, embraced the heatwave with open arms, the golden sun engulfing them in heated arms. Sun rays caressed the nape of their neck soothingly, heels tip tapping on blazing pavements, where could they seek refuge from this blinding heat? A slight breeze surrounded them in an airy halo, as they marched forward with providence, the cloudless sky turning them into melting puddles. But at last the shelter was just a step away, Japes Soho, where a sunny pizza spread awaited their salivating lips. Welcomed with a smile, doors were opened with gluttonous greed, famished bellies seeking food, 1, 2,3. A white rustic wall awash with a palm frond print welcomed us ... read more

    Does Rumours Mayfair Live Up To The Hype?

    In a quiet unassuming street moments away from the hustle and bustle of Mayfair lay a new dining gem, resplendent in shades of peach, teal and pepto bismol pink. It was a candy cane wonderland, a floral haven, a patchwork of pastel meets jungle, begging for undivided attention. Flowers greeted your eyes with dainty grace, a floral installation by Blooms Art London, pink intermixed with white in perfect harmony. It was easy to see why Rumours Mayfair was the new hangout in town, with its Instagrammable interiors, but the picture perfect aesthetics weren't its only selling point. Customers lounged basking in the sun smoking shisha as they laughed and joked, the scent of watermelon wafting ... read more

    Unleashing Our Inner Child At Two Ruba Bar

    In the heart of Tower Bridge a new bar awaited our arrival, where adults gave up 'adulting' for childlike fun, and immersed themselves into a world of frivolity and make believe. There would be an inflatable flamingo, plump and pink in a white and blue ballpit, while a silver disco ball danced overhead. There would be a white plush teddy bear splayed out nonchalantly across blue and white balls, with a marghrita in one hand and a diamond watch in another living its best boujiee life. And who could forget the neon lights that shone so brightly above our heads with retro-ifed delight, yellows, pinks and greens pulsating vibrantly? But for now our journey into ball pit land had not yet begun, ... read more

    Experience The True Taste Of “La Dolce Vita”

    When you hear the term La Dolce Vita, what immediately springs to mind? Frederico Fellini's lauded Italian 1960's Dramedy fronted by Anita Ekberg (Sylvia) and Marcello Mastroianni might be an obvious answer, with its unique, sophisticated and timeless narrative whose vibrancy lives beyond the 60's and transcends into modern day living. You might even clock that La Dolce Vita translates as the 'sweet life' in Italian and is a mantra that akin to 'carpe diem' is about seizing the day and living your life exactly how you want it to be lived... without time for regrets. And while La Dolce Vita is both a catchphrase and a cult classic film, it is also a way of life, alluding to a luxury lifestyle ... read more