LIVE WELL LONDON Health, beauty

LINDA PILKINGTON ON FRAGRANCE

“Our Ormonde Jayne hair mist collection is a great fi nishing touch for deliciously-scented locks. We added conditioning agents, so hair is left nourished and silky. Ambre Royal and Ta’if hair mists would work very well for a festive night out. My favourite ingredients for this time of year are the amberesque resinous oils, such as tonka, tolu, amberesque resinous oils, such as tonka, tolu, oakmoss, and cedarwood. I adore wearing oakmoss, and cedarwood. I adore wearing Evernia, Tolu and Ormonde Woman in the Evernia, Tolu and Ormonde Woman in the festive months; their excellent sillage warms festive months; their excellent sillage warms up your heart and soul.” up your heart and soul.” ormondejayne.com

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The city’s experts share their seasonal tips and the products they’re currently coveting o ge e ea t r ant pst k o

VENETIA ARCHER ON PARTY NAILS

”A fl awless manicure is a no-brainer to get into the party-season mood. Reds will always be a instant-glamour favourite but for those looking for a twist on a classic, our go-to is bare nails with a hint of metallic, such as lining your cuticles with a sparkle. Or follow the ever-popular ‘glazed donut’ trend and create a semi-glazed fi nish to your mani, perfect for the party season.’’ Experience fi ve-star treatments across London, whatever your postcode this festive season, and get 10 per cent off your fi rst booking. From make-up, facials and hair to eyes and wellness, book your treatment directly to your door through Ruuby.ruuby.com

PAULINE BRISCOE ON FESTIVE MAKE-UP LOOKS

Doing eye make-up fi rst gives a polished look. Smoky Siren – a soft faded wing created with grey shades and a dab of silver glitter will make your eyes party ready. Gold or silver are classic Christmas favourites, but for something diff erent, blue shimmer is a perfect choice for brown eyes, and metallic copper will make blue eyes pop. Winter Berry Dew – Glowy skin continues to be popular in beauty, looks good on everyone, and paired with a bold, red lip will create a striking glamorous look. Deeper, berry reds are great for the day-to-night vibes and one with a sheen fi nish will make fi ner lips look fuller. Romantic Glamour – the fl ushed-cheek eff ect is a key trend this season. Pair your bold blush with soft pink shades across the eyelids and lips for a romantic glam look. Winter is a great time to be more confi dent with our make-up, whether it’s a bold eye or lip, or stronger blush, choose one area to accentuate as a focus. To discover more of celebrity MUA Pauline Briscoe’s looks visit, paulinebriscoe.com

GOTHIC BEAUTY

This historic clock house in St Leonards-on-Sea o ers the discerning buyer a truly unique home

Amagnifi cent Grade II listed fi ve-bedroom house on the south coast has come to the market for the fi rst time in 30 years.

The Clock House is a beautifully restored gothic villa, built in 1827 by the celebrated architects James and Decimus Burton. The father-and-son duo would go on to design Wellington Arch, the Palm House at Kew, and develop some of the fi nest residences in Bloomsbury and Regent’s Park.

This spectacular property is set across three fl oors, o ering fi ve bedrooms and ample entertaining space. From the main dining hall, an impressive arched gothic doorway leads out to mature, landscaped gardens with a secluded seating and bar area.

Situated on the edge of St Leonard’s Gardens, the Clock House is a two-minute stroll to the sea. It’s surrounded by Regency cottages and is a short walk from the town centre shops, restaurants and galleries. Highly regarded schools within the area include Claremont, Battle Abbey School, Vinehall and Buckswood.

The clock tower itself hosts four clocks by England’s greatest-ever clockmaker Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy. The sellers Kim and Paul Denman, a fashion designer and the bass guitarist for the multi-award-winning band Sade, say it’s “time for her to be loved by a new owner”.

“This gothic villa is truly a magnifi cent piece of history as well as a beautiful living space, with immaculate attention to detail,” says Ryan Quinn, sales negotiator at Knight and Knoxley, who is marketing the Clock House, Maze Hill at £2.5m. L For more information, contact Ayrton Earl by emailing ayrton@knightandknoxley.com, or call mobile number 07599 038585 or the Knight & Knoxley o ce on 01424 31 00 00