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November 20 Rare and exquisite perfumes at Ormonde JayneLooking for something a little special in the way of perfume this Christmas? Ormonde Jayne is a niche perfume house in Old Bond Street, London, which specialises in scouring the world for rare and exquisite oils. Ormonde Jayne uses the oils to make award-winning ranges of parfum, scented candles and bathing collections, and is proving a big hit with celebrities (fans include Will Smith, Bryan Ferry, Goldie Hawn and Ashley Jensen). A new addition to the range, Tiare Absolute Oil, is exceptionally rare. The Tiare flowers are only actually picked once the order has been placed. After picking, the oil is then extracted, sent to USA for refinement and then on to France for further processing. Only after crossing all these oceans, does it reach the Ormonde Jayne studio in London, where it is compounded with the other ingredients, left to mature and then finally poured. Notes: Top - Mandarin, Orange Flower and Sicilian Lime Heart - Tiare, Freesia, Water Lilies, Jasmine, Orris and Ylang Base - Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Moss and Musk Price: £68 for Eau de Parfum 50 ml spray and £180 for Parfum 50ml stopper. Ormonde Jayne's bathing range is entirely free of parabens, sulphates, petrochemical, GM ingredients, mineral oils and colourings. Available from The Royal Arcade, 28 Old Bond Street, London W1S 4SL or online at www.ormondejayne.com.  November 19 Pamper yourself at WestfieldHeaded to Westfield for your Christmas shopping? Take time out from a frantic mission and indulge in a little me-time at Malika.
Led by head therepists Ritu Patel and Sejal Bhudia, the Malika team is fast earning a reputation in the world of threading.
Ritu first picked up a thread at the age of 11 and has been threading for over 20 years, working as senior therapist at Harvey Nichols and Selfridges. She now trains all Malika threaders. Sejal Bhudia has over 15 years experience and has threaded many celebrities’ eyebrows in Mayfair.
Swing by the salon and you'll see queues of girls waiting to get their eyebrows shaped to perfection. But if you have time to stop a little longer, then the Malika signature facial is one wholesome, organic treat for your skin.
Based on ayurvedic principles, the facial uses only selected herbs and seasonal fruits for a thoroughly organic deep-cleanse. Tailored to your skin type, this is easily the most natural facial I've ever experienced. It feels as if your skin is literally being fed nutrients as fresh avocado, papaya, banana and more are smoothed on to boost your complexion. It certainly smells - and is - good enough to eat.
A series of Malika facials will help to even out skin tone (as the fruit acids eliminate dead skin cells) and reduce puffiness. Definitely one to remember after all those Christmas parties.
You'll feel fresh as a cucumber afterwards.
Malika facial, £80. Visit Malika.co.uk to find out more.
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November 13 Free coffee and cake at Liberty'sFancy a well-earned break from Christmas shopping? How about some free coffee and cake to go with it?
Nescafé will be hosting a pop-up coffee house at London’s iconic department store, Liberty, from Monday 23rd November until Friday 28th November.
The coffee house will be nestled on the third floor of Liberty’s and open from 11am until 6pm (with a special late night opening on Thursday 27th November). Ideal for Christmas shoppers or those just looking to take a break from the daily hustle and bustle, the café will be serving a range of complimentary Nescafé coffees, all served in exquisite bone china coffee cups, along with deliciously decadent cupcakes, to be enjoyed in the surroundings of one of London’s top destination stores.
Swing by and rest your feet from a big day's Christmas shopping.
Liberty Store, Regent Street, London, W1B 5AH.
 November 12 Lovely LOLA's Kitchen cupcakesThis blog is about all things gorgeous, so when a box of delicious LOLA's cupcakes arrived at our offices, we had to say a big Thank You. LOLA’s Kitchen is a boutique bakery which makes chic and delicious cupcakes, all baked fresh in small batches throughout the day. They have just developed a delicious range of seasonal cupcakes for a frosting-filled Merry Christmas, including a new aromatic gingerbread sponge. The Ho Ho Ho collection, which has cupcakes iced in lovely festive colours with matching sprinkles and edible Christmas images, would make a perfect dessert at a dinner party. Or try the Snowflake collection cupcakes, frosted with white chocolate and butter cream icing and dusted with an assortment of crushed candy canes, snowballs, silver stars and sparkling edible glitter. LOLA's Kitchen have recently launched their first cupcake bar in the Selfridges Food Hall in London, so swing by for a coffee and a treat next time you're shopping in town. Visit the website at www.lolas-kitchen.co.uk to find out more.
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