Fresheye Magazine. December Edition 2019.

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Issue 48. December 2019 Photography Lifestyle Culture

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Resort Holiday style.

A fresheye compilation.

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bySophie Fitzjohn. l Casio Gold

High St meets luxury. l Chanel gifts

Go Chanel festive. l Skew restaurant

Seafood on the menu. l Apple goes Pro

Airpods for your ears. l Cocktail hour

Harry talks cocktails.

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Festive feast by the cheeky chap.

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l Christmas Spirit

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Cover image: Dior gold holiday cosmetic collection.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Fresheye Magazine!

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The true spirit of Chris

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he evenings are drawing in sooner, the landscape has changed to golden hues and the drop in temperature calls for winter woollens. This can only mean one thing…Christmas is around the corner!

As soon as December arrives the festivities begin! But what is the real meaning of Christmas?

Is it the beautifully wrapped gifts under the tree, the glistening lights in the windows, the cards in the mail, turkey dinners with family and friends, snow in the garden, stockings hanging from the fireplace, and shouts of “Merry Christmas” to those who pass us in the streets? Is this really Christmas?

When you think of this so called magical time of year, it’s easy to relate it to all the topics above; however for many people, Christmas is also a time of reflection. Christmas is known as a time where families congregate and celebrate. However many don’t feel so much joy at this time of year; when they think of their loved ones who aren’t able to come home for various reasons to celebrate with them.

Also it can be a struggle for those who don’t

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The meaning of Christmas time unwrapped by Sophie Fitzjohn.

have the funds to buy presents for their children, family, and friends. Turkey dinners with all the trimmings aren’t always a reality for some at Christmas.

Yet, many try to make the best out of the festive season as Christmas can be a season of great joy. Traditionally it is known as a time of God showing His great love for us.

It can be a time of healing and renewed strength. Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of the Jesus Christ. His birth brought great joy to the world.

Shepherds, wise men, and angels all shared in the excitement of knowing about this great event. This is the traditional and historic meaning behind Christmas, which is recreated in Nativity plays in schools all around the world during the festive period, to remind everyone of its rich religious roots.

However you don’t have to be religious to celebrate this time of year, as lots of the values of Christmas resonate with many.

Merrily on high

Love, joy hope, togetherness, the list goes on! However as the modern world advances so much, are we at risk of losing the true meaning of Christmas altogether?

Christmas is a celebration which is hugely commercialised these days and a vast amount of attention goes into giving and receiving the ‘perfect’ gift. The real reason is to show appreciate and love to those around you, however is scarily becoming a time of competition, money making and a show of status.

For me Christmas is all about enjoying the cold hibernation months with friends and family, enjoy good food and good company and reflecting back on the past year; remembering major highs and achievement throughout the year, as well as difficult phases which pass by too. It’s a time for gratitude, and remembering Christmas’s it’s true meaning really helps to keep your feet firmly on the frost covered ground.

Quotes - Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind.

To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. Calvin Coolidge That’s the true spirit of Christmas; people being helped by people other than me. Jerry Seinfeld.

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Casio Gold Bridging the gap between high street and luxury.

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t’s been 35 years since the first G-Shock watch was released, and to mark the anniversary, a very unique version is seeing a limited release. Just like the “Dream Project” G-Shock which was unveiled in 2015 as a concept, the G-D50009JR is made of solid 18k yellow gold. The heavy electronic watch’s case, bracelet, and exterior screws are all gold, while the watch itself is capable of everything the “Full Metal” versions offer - including 200 meters of water resistance and the ability to absorb some heavy duty damage. Only 35 pieces are made.

Target concept While Casio’s retro-chic digital watches are perceived to be at the affordable end of the scale, the Japanese watchmaker has certainly set its sights on the higher echelons of horology, with rarefied recent releases such as the US$6,200 MR-G “Hammer Tone” and, now, a solid 18K yellow gold G-SHOCK G-D5000-9JR. Valued at an eye-watering US$69,500, this timepiece firmly wins the title

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of the most expensive Casio watch of all time.

It was first exhibited at Baselworld 2015 as a concept design, and features an impact- and drop-resistant case packed with functions such as solar power charging, and automatic time adjustments made by receiving signals from six radio towers around the world.

Styling Styled exactly like the bestselling ‘Full Metal’ G-Shock, the ‘Pure Gold’ edition is the ultimate 35th anniversary edition. Functionwise it’s identical to the standard ‘Full Metal’ G-Shock, and boasts the same shock-resistant double-case construction. Like the ‘Full Metal’, the solid gold edition features a brushed bezel and case, with a mirror-polished case middle and a black LCD display.

Exclusive Reservations for the watch could only be made at select G-Shock boutiques in Japan starting May 15, 2019 but seeing is believing. www.g-shock.co.uk

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Accesory note: Casio Computer Co., Ltd. - t was founded in 1946, and in 1957 introduced the world’s first entirely electric compact calculator.

Products include calculators, mobile phones, digital cameras, electronic musical instruments, and analogue and digital watches.

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Chanel Christmas Treat a loved one to Chanel personalised gifts.

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he House of Chanel (Chanel S.A.) originated in 1909 when Gabrielle Chanel opened a millinery shop at 160 Boulevard Malesherbes, the ground floor of the Parisian flat of the socialite and textile businessman Étienne Balsan, of whom she was the mistress. Because the Balsan flat also was a salon for the French hunting and sporting élite, Chanel had the opportunity to meet their demi-mondaine mistresses, who, as such,

were women of fashion, upon whom the rich men displayed their wealth - as ornate clothes, jewelry, and hats.

Iconic These days Chanel is a symbol of iconic fashion staying power. More so for the late Karl Lagerfeld’s epic creative influence, and propulsion of a brand that is imprinted in people’s minds as name with fashionable assurance. One way to make an impression when choosing a gift is to opt for a luxury brand that says opulent integrity. Chanel’s festive holiday make up line will puncuate the season for seasonal colour and eye catching packaging while the accessories will inspire a paunch for the classic and timeless. The perfume line like many offers new editions, giving you greater choice.

Historic “Coco” Chanel, the founder and namesake of the Chanel brand, she was credited in the post-World War I era with liberating women from the constraints of the “corseted silhouette” and popularizing a sporty, casual chic as the feminine standard of style. www.chanel.com

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Perfume note The success of the No. 5 encouraged Coco Chanel to expand perfume sales beyond France and Europe and to develop other perfumes .

Did you know?

Chanel owns the wineries Château Rauzan-Ségla, Château Canon, and St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery.

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Resort to Burberry for 2020

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he Burberry Resort 2020 collection runs through nearly every shade of personality imaginable, female and male, from sexy sophisticates in slinky, drapey caramel trenches to logo-crazed pieces.

Riccardo Tisci’s drive for Burberry includes a spectrum of demographics he’s represented here, unconventionally for a brand lookbook, in a series of different setups.

Clothing and accessories show a more detailed focus on the design with glamour on the one hand, streetwear on the other. Classic British tropes of horse blankets, ponchos,

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trenchcoats, and military trouser suits are given a luxurious spin for grown-ups—the type of women who definitely live in heels rather than English country wellies.

Fashion note It’s an advance on the bourgeois looks Tisci first allocated to the ladylike segment of the collection—pulled-together but more relaxed, less reliant on vintage quotes, with an interesting recurring “scarf-line” detail giving drape and fluttering volume to sleeves on blouses and dresses. For evening, there are elegant, impeccable tuxedos.

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Fashion Followers will recognize the Tisci-isms in the printed shorts and tracksuits and the oversize puffer silhouettes, now accessorized with various graphics, some of which spell out the Burberry headquarters’ address on cross-body bags on chains.

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Monochrome

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Fashion Leopard and Dalmatian prints give new life to pieces like varsity-style bomber jackets and cape-fastened tops, while a variety of puffer coats show off standout all-over photo graphics and abstract illustrations.

Accessories such as bucket hats and the ever-trending waist bags finish off the fits.

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Camel,print, black and blue.

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Turkish Deep Sea Fresheye takes a close look at what Skew restaurant is serving up by way of the ocean. If fish be your favourite dish this festive season then look no further than the best Turkish restaurant in Hertfordshire this Christmas.

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Dining Photography - Dennis Sterne.

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Orkinos Izgara Grilled mackerel with sweet potatoes & mango chilli dressing.

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Stuffed pepper Sweet peppers stuffed with rice, tomato & herbs. Served with mint yoghurt.

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Levrek Whole sea bass seasoned & cooked on charcoal, served with salad.

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Prawn cocktail Served with Marie-Rose sauce.

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Oysters Fresh oysters, lemon, dipping sauce.

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Karedes Grilled King Prawn layered on chickpeas with spicy harissa.

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Cocktail Bar and Lounge Relax before or after your meal in the Cocktail Bar, Live entertainment on weekends.

Skew Restaurant.

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Active Noise Cancellation Incredibly light, noise-cancelling headphones, AirPods Pro block out your environment so you can focus on what you’re listening to. AirPods Pro use two microphones, an outward-facing microphone and an inward-facing microphone.

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Amazing audio quality A custom-built high-excursion, low-distortion driver delivers powerful bass. A super-efficient high dynamic range amplifier produces pure, incredibly clear sound while also extending battery life.

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hristmas. We’re here again and it’s time to get your party on. In this article, I have selected three of my favourite cocktails that aren’t too Christmas cliché or pumped full of mulled wine and/or spirits. I’m sure you can make your Christmas very merry indeed with these drinks!

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Cocktails are all about balance: a cocktail that is too acidic will taste sour and harsh; whereas a cocktail that is too sweet will be clawing and sickly. The key is to strike a balance between four components: acidity, sugar, flavour and alcohol. Think of it as the freshness (the acids), palatability (sugar and flavours) and body (the alcohol) of a cocktail.

All the cocktails below use an ingredient called sugar syrup. To make this, dissolve 100g of sugar in 100ml in to a pan of boiling water and allow to cool. Bottle the syrup up into a squeeze-y bottle and your ready to go.

Ready? Let’s get cocktail making!

Disaronno Sour The key to this cocktail is creating an irresistible harmony between the sweet and sour flavours of the almond-flavoured liqueur and the lemon juice.

You will need – Disaronno or similar amaretto (50ml), freshly squeezed lemon juice (½ lemon), sugar syrup (one teaspoon),

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First, fill a small tumbler with ice and pour in 50ml of Disaronno and your freshly squeezed lemon juice (half a lemon should do the trick). Next, stir in one teaspoon of sugar syrup into your cocktail. Feel free to increase or decrease the quantity of sugar syrup if you wish. Last, cut half a lime length ways into four segments and place into your cocktail, giving it a quick stir, and then serve.

Gin-cello This is a cracker. Gin-cello is similar to the Disarono sour; however, it is less sour and more warming, perfectly suited for the cold winter evenings.

What you will need – Old Tom Gin

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Credit Harry Fishpool is studied an a MSc in Human Nutrition at University of Surrey.

His wine knowledge gained from WSET level 3 Award in Wine.

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(Bathtub or Hayman’s are my picks – 50ml), Limoncello (25ml), freshly squeezed lime juice (½ lime), Thyme (two sprigs), Small tumbler filled with ice.

First, add your gin, limoncello and freshly squeezed lime juice to your tumbler filled with ice. Give your cocktail a quick stir and set to the side. For your garnish, take your thyme and a lighter (a lighter? I know, bare with me) and run your thyme through the flame, charing the tips of the leaves in the process.

Add the thyme to your cocktail, and serve.

Old Cuban Old Cuban is a big party cocktail, perfectly suited to Christmas Eve or New Years Eve celebrations. A word of warning: it’s rather delicious delicious.

What you will need – Dark rum (70ml), freshly squeezed lime juice (½ lime), Angestura Bitters (4 dashes), Prosecco (50-70 ml), sugar syrup (35 ml), and mint to garnish.

Serve in a champagne flute or coupe.

First, pour the dark rum, lime juice, bitters and sugar syrup into a ice-filled cocktail shaker. Place the lid on and shake for 10 seconds. Pour the contents into a champagne flute or coupe and add the Prosecco. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve. For a different touch, try experimenting with spiced rum for that extra festive feel.

Quotes - A cocktail can be made by the bartender.

But the cocktail also can be made by the chef.

José Andrés A cocktail done right can really show your guests that you care.

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Oliver’s twist

Roll out the turkey with a little help from the nation’s chef by Dennis Sterne.

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t’s traditional to have turkey for Christmas dinner. However Grandma or Mom makes it, why not be inspired by the nation’s very own cheeky chappy Jamie Oliver. We have his method of a great traditional festive dish and what better than to take a chef ’s eye view of such a classic. From TV screen, cookbook to fresheye magazine, take note and be your own chef this fabulous Christmas.

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1. Preheat the oven to maximum. Heat a saucepan until medium hot and add a splash of olive oil. Pick the sage leaves and add to the pan with 6 of the pancetta or bacon strips.

2. Peel and chop 2 garlic cloves and 1 onion.

Trim and chop the celery and add to the pan with the garlic and onion. Fry everything gently until soft and golden brown. Take the

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pan off the heat, add the breadcrumbs and, while the mix is cooling down, roughly chop the apricots and stir them in.

3.When the stuffing has cooled down, add the pork, lemon zest, nutmeg, egg and lots of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and mix everything together well.

Slice the remaining strips of pancetta or bacon in half and peel and slice 1 peeled garlic clove into thin slivers. Place a rosemary sprig and a garlic sliver on one end of a halved strip of pancetta and roll it up tightly. Repeat with the other pieces of pancetta until you have 12 little rolls.

4. Stab the thighs and drumsticks of the turkey in 6 places on each side. Push a little pancetta roll into each hole until it just peeps out. This will give your turkey thighs a fantastic flavour and will keep them moist while they cook.

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5. Peel the remaining onions and chop in half, and peel and thickly slice the carrots.

6. Give your turkey a good wipe, inside and out, with kitchen paper, and place it on a board, with the neck end towards you. Find the edge of the skin that’s covering the turkey’s breasts and gently peel it back. Work your fingers and then your hand under the skin, freeing it from the meat. If you’re careful you should be able to pull all the skin away from

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the meat, keeping it attached at the sides. Go slowly and try not to make any holes!

7. Lift the loose skin at the neck end and spoon the stuffing between the skin and the breast, tucking the flap of skin underneath to stop anything leaking out. Pop the orange in the microwave for 30 seconds to warm it up and stuff it into the cavity.

8. Weigh the stuffed turkey and calculate the cooking time (about 20 minutes per 500g/1lb 2oz).

9. Place the bird on a large roasting tray, rub it all over with olive oil and season well.

Surround with the chopped carrots, onions and remaining cloves of garlic, cover with tin foil and place in the preheated oven. Turn the heat down right away to 180°C/350°F/gas 4 and roast for the calculated time, or until the juices run clear from the thigh if you pierce it with a knife or a skewer. Remove the tin foil for the last 45 minutes to brown the bird.

10. Carefully lift the turkey out of the tray and rest on a board covered loosely with foil for at least 1 hour, preferably 2 hours for bigger birds.

11. When the resting time’s nearly up, skim off the surface fat from the roasting tray and add the flour and stock. Place the tray on the hob and bring to the boil on a high heat.

When the gravy starts to thicken, strain it into a bowl.

12. Carve your turkey, serve with the gravy and dig in!

Cook Above: For dessert Jamie recommends baked berry cheesecake.

CHEF NOTE James Trevor Oliver MBE is a British chef and restaurateur. He is known for his approachable cuisine, which has led him to front numerous television shows and open many restaurants. www.jamieoliver. com

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Ingredients 1 Sprig of fresh sage 12 Strips higher-welfare pancetta or thinly sliced streaky bacon 1 Bulb garlic 4 Medium red onions 2 Sticks celery 1 Big handful of breadcrumbs 1 Handful of dried apricots 300 g Higher-welfare minced pork 1 Lemon

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1 Pinch of grated nutmeg 1 Large free-range egg 12 Small sprigs of fresh rosemary , plus a few extra 4-4.5 kg Higher-welfare turkey , at room temperature 2 Carrots 1 Large orange Olive oil 2 Tablespoons plain flour 1.1 litres Organic chicken or vegetable stock

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Fresheye compiles it’s own collection of this festive season’s shopping ideas.

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Above: Justin Deakin has been in the industry designing shoes for 27 years and has a huge passion for craftsmanship and the process of good design. His designs ensure a mix of tradition and modern styling with individual imaginative touches.

Left: Inventors of the bath bomb and home of bath art.

Vegetarian, vegan and cruelty free cosmetics.

Lush: www.lush.com Justin Deakin: 22 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR +44 (0) 207 247 0985

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Capture time nad taste a moment of the festive season.

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SHOP NOTE 1. Polaroid Pop instant camera.www.polaroid. com/pop 2. Swatch - Flymagic Gold. www.swatch.com 3. Tiffany diamond ring. www.tiffany.co.uk/ Gifts/ 4. Hotel Chocolat. www.hotelchocolat.com

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Above: Discover luxury beauty, fragrance, bath & body gifts sets from Molton Brown. Find exquisite gifts for the home.

Left: A mix of progressive design in apparel and classic streetwear based on the design of artist & designer Shepard Fairey.

Molton Brown: www.moltonbrown.co.uk Obey: www.obeyclothing.co.uk

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Slap, Liqeur and Leather - My true love sent to me!

All in the detail.

1. Johnnie Walker’ Black is one of the world’s most famous whiskeys. Made with 40 whiskies expertly blended together.

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2.Discover Fortnum & Mason’s Range Of Luxury Hampers.

3. Melt Cosmetics: Inspired by traditional artisanal Mexican elements. This opulent collection includes four long wearing vibrant colored gel liners, three bright liquid lipsticks, six elegant skull detailed bronze makeup brushes and two stunning skull eyeshadow palettes, that honor both life and death.

4. Angel Gold by Victoria’s Secret is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Angel Gold was launched in 2015. Top note is bergamot; middle note is gardenia; base note is musk.

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SHOP NOTE 1. Johnnie Walker Black Label. www. johnniewalker.com 2. Fortnum & Mason hamper. www. fortnumandmason.com 3. Melt cosmetics Amor Eterno. Liquid set lipstick from the collection. www. meltcosmetics.com 4. Vicoria’s Secret Angel Gold perfume.

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Above: The Mulberry Story Born in 1971, the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset, England. Mulberry’s founder, Roger Saul, established the brand at his kitchen table, with £500 backing from his mother.

Left: Give the gift of endless possibilities with the Harrods Gift Card.

Explore online at harrods.com and earn Rewards points.

Mulberry: www.mulberry.com Harrods: www.harrods.com

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Formal, casual and merryness - Jingle all the away.

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SHOP NOTE 1. Pandora Christmas charms. www. pandorastores.uk.com 2. Gucci white sneakers. www.gucci. com/UK/Trainers 3. Thomas Pink blue shirt. www.thomaspink. com 4. Harrods hamper. www.harrods.com/en-gb/ food-and-wine/hampers/ all-hampers

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Above: Lively and generous, MoĂŤt & Chandon ImpĂŠrial distinguishes itself by a bright fruitiness, a seductive palate and an elegant maturity.

Its aromas are radiant, revealing bright white-fleshed fruits (apple, pear, white peach), citrus fruits, floral lime blossom and elegant blond notes (brioche and fresh nuts).

Left: Chanel 2019 Holiday make-up collection.

Moet & Chandon: www.moet.com Chanel Makeup: www.chanel.com/Makeup

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It’s cosy inside Christmas is undiably a special time of year. Interior decoration should not be underestimated for it’s evocative effect on our senses. Experience the festivity from the inside.

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Blocks of muted colour

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Ascending lights

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Shoe tree

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Window forestry

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Rustic

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Reef foliage

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Snowy picture book

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Crafty

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Fabric art

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Refined miniral

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Sweet and fruity

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Paper craft

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Leafy panneling

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New Victorian water way

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If the cap fits...

Take pride in how you wear it.

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“How a hat makes you feel is what a hat is all about.”

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Above: Kate Middleton wearing fascinator from Philip Treacy.

Above right: Jonny Depp wearing one of his favourite Fadoras.

Right: Kate Winslet wearing gilded fascinator by Philip Treacy.

Wearing a hat is a statement and if it is new to you it can feel a bit strange at first, but you just need to wear it and get used to it, like a new pair of shoes. You’ll be surprised by how many compliments you get and wonder how you ever lived without it.’ Claire Howeson, the founder of Penmayne of London.

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Highten your evening mood

Enjoy a festive evening at Manetta’s Bar.

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ucked away inside Flemings in the heart of Mayfair is Manetta’s Bar, one of the best hidden gems in the city. The decor in this chic luxury townhouse hotel is nothing less than plush. Red velvet, velour sofas and black leather bar stools, help set the scene back in time to the 1930s.

Manetta’s was said to be the original hangout for spies back then and who knows, maybe it still is today. The cocktail list is drool worthy and one which is fascinatingly inspired by drawings of artists including Agatha Christie and James Joyce. As one of the oldest of its kind in London, part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the award-winning hotel offers unrivalled luxury accommodation in one of London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods.

7-12 Half Moon Street, Mayfair, London W1J 7BH. www.flemings-mayfair.co.uk

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Guests can reach Flemings Mayfair from London City airport within 20 minutes’ drive.

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