Monday, 14 December 2015
"What a girl wants" for Christmas Day 15: Totes Y'all
Here comes my Southern influence, y'all. Call it the fact that I'm home in the Southern states for Christmas... or maybe it's just because I'm simply obsessed with Reese Witherspoon's new company - Draper James. Perhaps it's a mixture of the two. But right now, I'm truly in love with the idea of gifting this beautiful Totes Y'all Draper James bag to all of my Southern girlfriends. It's not only beautifully made but says all it needs to in declaring your allegiance to the Southern way of life. I'm sold.
FFG Beauty: The White Room Valmont Signature Facial
Last year I took a long haul flight at least twice every month. On a big "work" month, I took six! And here's the sad reality - what suffered most was my skin. So, for the last quarter of 2015, I've spent nearly every week working with various dermatologists and facialists to get my skin up to scratch for the year ahead - as it's looking to be twice as demanding when it comes to travel. Each and every time I've met a new expert, I've been given the same wagging finger and lecture on hydration. "Your skin is suffering.... hydrate, hydrate, hydrate." So the message has been received loud and clear that I need to up my water intake and hydrate from within. But, the occasional incredible facial will also help in keeping things up to scratch.
Enter The White Room. In full disclosure, I was offered this facial for review. The gorgeous lady who put me up to the task knew I was one who needed some TLC when it comes to not only my skin, but in finding time to relax in general. So, she booked me in and told me to get ready for some luxury loving in my own backyard. I must have passed by The White Room a dozen times, but have never known they offered skincare treatments. Of course, from the window you can see that they offer Valmont products. I simply thought this was a skincare store, and of course I knew Valmont so well already, so had never bothered to pop in. "Big Mistake" - quoting Pretty Woman.
I arrived just before midday for my Valmont Signature Facial at The White Room. I was led into a tiny back room, which, not surprisingly, was white and perfectly put together. Marble countertops, soothing music, a comfortable bed and candles all helped to make this room seem as if it were part of one of the world's top spa retreats, rather than just a simple room tucked away in a corner of Knightsbridge. After fifteen minutes I forgot I was even in London, and after an hour, I'm pretty sure you could have told me I was on planet Mars and I would have just grunted in agreement. I was out cold relaxed.
Now, down to the nitty gritty. Of course the facial itself was incredible. The facialist concentrated mainly on hydrating the skin- big surprise - with Valmont products, but also spent a great deal of time "cleaning the city from my pores". I love this expression. Ladies, if you live in London you'll know that the big smoke deposits itself daily on your skin. It's as if a suffocating mask is place upon your pores daily. Ugh, just the thought makes me want to escape to the country immediately for fresh air. But, The White Room rid me of the city's poisonous pollution (part of which was not so pleasant - does anyone ever like extractions though?!). Towards the end of the facial, I was given a massage, only I will say this was just about the most intense shoulder massage I have received yet. This lady obviously believed my stressful skin was due, in part, to the stress I kept in my shoulders. She was working them nonstop and at one point I shrieked out in pain. Seems we all have to suffer a little for beauty. I walked out a new person - with fresh skin and a few less knots in my shoulders. Here I thought I was just going in to sort one problem, and yet came out feeling a new person from the chest upwards.
To book yourself in for a facial, or to organize gifting one to your bestie (a hem, I'm happy to receive if any friends or family are reading)....Check out The White Room, 46 Walton Street, London SW3 1RB, 0207584 3881
Top 10 facts about the moon
ON December 14, 1972, Eugene Cernan became the last astronaut to stand on the Moon’s surface.
Sunday, 13 December 2015
End of dementia? New drug ‘reverses the effects of ageing'
RESEARCHERS testing a new Alzheimer’s drug have been astonished by its ability to reverse the effects of ageing.
British inventors: Ever wondered who invented the match?
FROM the world’s first public toilets to the Puffing Billy vacuum cleaner, a new book looks at the British inventors whose weird and wonderful creations have improved our lives.
Gastric band DEATH: Thirty six stone woman DIES after NHS weight-loss surgery complication
COMPLICATIONS after gastric band surgery saw Joanne Merchant drop from 36.5-stone to just 8 stone, and then die.
From avocado to walnuts: What you eat can have dramatic effect on your skin and hair
THE phrase “you are what you eat” isn’t just about your waistband.
Is this the END of malaria? Scientists reveal genetically modified 'infertility' gene plan
SCIENTISTS have created a gene to make malaria-carrying mosquitos infertile - thus wiping the strain of species from the planet.
Anxiety sufferers found to have higher IQ
IF YOU suffer with anxiety, you’ll know that it can be a frustrating, upsetting, and completely debilitating disorder that stops you socialising with friends or pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.
Are YOU fooled by illusions? Take this quiz to find out the TRUTH
Illusion images incept images inside images. What did you see first?
Has the cure for the common cold finally been found?
AS THE winter weather sets in, and more and more of us are struck down with colds and flu - we’re constantly in search of something that can cure those pesky sniffles. Could this simple ingredient be the answer?
Has the cure for the common cold finally been found?
AS THE winter weather sets in, and more and more of us are struck down with colds and flu - we’re constantly in search of something that can cure those pesky sniffles. Could this simple ingredient be the answer?
Britain 'to become first to get driverless cars' as Government holds talks with Google
BRITAIN'S streets could become the first to get driverless cars as it was revealed Google has held a number of high level meetings with the Department of Transport.
Kate and Wills snapped Christmas shopping for Prince George…or are they?
PRINCE William and his doting wife the Duchess of Cornwall have been snapped picking up some festive essentials this week, in the most unlikely of places…
WATCH: Freerunner makes ULTIMATE balls-up during slackline stunt
Warning - this footage is not for the faint hearted.
Have YOU experienced a sleep orgasm? (You'll NEVER guess how you bring one on…)
JUST when we thought snoozing couldn't get any more appealing, scientists have revealed people can experience sleep orgasms.
Beauty superfoods that can roll back the years
THE phrase “you are what you eat” isn’t just about your waistband.
Top 5 Bluetooth Speakers of 2015: Should YOU buy a BOSE, Ultimate Ears or SONOS?
IT HAS been another successful year for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming speakers, thanks to upgrades and new products from the likes of Sonos, BOSE and Ultimate Ears.
Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher: Princess Leia is in an intergalactic old folks’ home
THIRTY years after taking the world by storm as Princess Leia, Carrie Fisher is holding court again in the new Star Wars movie.
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