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SPRING SCENT: Stella McCartney’s new L.I.L.Y perfume

Stella McCartney L.I.L.Y review, fashionBiteStella McCartney has just launched her second fragrance, L.I.L.Y. The name, an acronym inspired by her father Paul McCartney saying “Linda, I love you,” is also the name of her mother’s favourite flower Lily of the Valley.

I really like the scent - with its refreshingly floral fragrance (not sickly sweet, as some floral fragrances can be!) - it’s a perfect one for spring time. Read more

BEAUTY REVIEW: An Omorovicza experience as the snow falls outside!

Omorovicza, FashionBite ReviewAs the snow piled deep outside my front door this weekend, I decided to stay indoors, keep warm and treat myself to the ultimate at-home spa day using a selection of products from the luxurious, award winning Hungarian skincare brand Omorozicza (I even persuaded the boyfriend to join in!) Read more

REVIEW – Soft Wave Healing Laser Therapy at EF Medispa, London

EF Medispa, FashionBiteLast year, I attended the opening party of the new EF Medispa in St. John’s Wood, London. The beautiful spa is located on the pretty St. John’s Wood high street and offers a range of holistic “body perfection and weight-loss” treatments, which EF Medispa is known for. 

At the launch party, we were able to try out some sample treatments and I opted for ‘Soft Wave Healing Laser.’ I’m a big fan of a natural and holistic therapy and not being too familiar with this particular treatment, I thought I’d give it a go.

I loved the feeling of calm and relaxation I felt just after the sample trial, but in just half an hour I wasn’t able to do the treatment full justice. So, as the miserable January blues set in, I headed back over to St.John’s Wood to sample the full 90 minutes… Read more

PARTY: Viktor & Rolf launch Spicebomb with a bang!

Party -Viktor & Rolf launch Spicebomb, FashionBiteDesign duo Viktor & Rolf held their launch party for new men’s fragrance Spicebomb last week, which kicked off with a real bang!

Thinking we were going to an ordinary launch party event; we headed to the Charlotte Street hotel, sipped on champagne and caught up with fellow bloggers and journos.

However, we weren’t to stay indoors for long and half an hour into the evening we were told to don our warmest faux furs and totter along the cobbled back streets of Tottenham Court Road to an industrial, multi-story carpark where we were chaperoned by two exquisitely dressed men into a large car lift…so far, so confusing! Read more

HAIR STYLE – Attempting the 1920′s flapper inspired looks…

Katy Perry in 1920's style GHD campaign, FashionBite

GUEST REPORTER: Holly Sutton

“Girls just weren’t as good looking before GHD’s where they?”

Back in 2002, in a University halls of residence in Lancaster,  this was the bewildered response of a fresher watching frizzy haired girls (of which I was one) enter the room of a proud owner of GHDs…and exit with catwalk perfect silky tresses.  Read more

Melvita – Honey Bee Organic skincare in Covent Garden

Melvita store, Covent garden, FashionBiteMelvita store, Covent Garden, FashionBiteI went on a visit to the lovely Melvita store recently, tucked away off London’s Covent Garden in St. Martin’s Courtyard. The French brand is fairly new to the UK, the shop in Covent Garden has been around for just over a year, but it’s a fantastic concept and like no other store – it has a ‘Living Wall’ of greenery inside the shop and a honey-producing beehive on the roof (yes, you read that right!) Read more

An indulgent night in with Aromatherapy Associates

a night of indulgence with aromatherapy associates, FashionBiteI’m a big fan of essential oils, but particularly when it comes to bathing…and no one quite does it like Aromatherapy Associates. I set aside an evening this week totally to myself (after all this festive partying and drinking I felt like I needed it!), and gave myself a complete aromatherapy overhaul. Read more

LUXURY SKINCARE – La Prairie skin consultation, Selfridges

La Prairie, FashionBite reviewFashionBite was invited to attend a skincare consultation with the uber-luxurious Switz skincare brand, La Prairie, at its counter in Selfridges, Oxford Street.  This brand couldn’t get more glamorous; offering moisturisers with crushed diamond, platinum and skin caviar creams. Read more

REVIEW – IPL hair removal at No+Vello in Soho, London

No+vello review, FashionBiteI’ve always been intrigued by permanent hair removal, but two things have always put me off: Pain and Price. However, the thought of never having to shave my legs, or get my bikini line done does seem like a dream come true!

So, I was very keen to try out the services of No+Vello (which offers a flat rate of £39 per session, per body area, and yes that does include your whole leg to lower thigh – not just below the knee); and it offers IPL hair removal, which is meant to be pain-free. Read more

Christmas at Neal’s Yard Remedies – In The Festive Spirit!

Christmas at Neals Yard, FashionBite 2Neal’s Yard Remedies Christmas press launch every year is always such a brilliant kick-start to the festive season! And this year was no different. After being served hot mulled wine and mince pies at the brand’s first ever store on Neal’s Yard (in Covent Garden), whilst fairy lights sparkled on the trees outside, we were able to browse the fabulous goodies on offer this Christmas. Read more