Seeking The Sun

Arabian Sunset Antigua Top £150.00 Arabian Sunset Capri Bottom £115.00

Right: Seashells Portofino One Piece £260.00 Below: Citron Santorini Top £140.00 Citron Fiji Bottom £110.00

Left: Midnight Thread Halterneck Maxi Dress £295.00 Below: Arabian Sunset Pintuck Tunic Dress

Raspberry Ruffle Mini Dress All from Heidi Klein

Beauty Buys

Inspired by Soleil Brûlant, the Private Blend fragrance evoking opulent, golden sunrays warming the skin, Tom Ford's latest Soleil Summer 2022 collection includes a silky scented oil, cushioning lip colours, and a shade shifting balm that perfectly transforms into a personalised pink stain based on your own unique skin PH.

The highlight of the collection has to be the Soleil Brûlant itself. The sun kissed freshness of the mandarin and bergamot mingles with spicy pink peppercorn, orange flower absolute and a note of radiant black honey. Enchanting.

Soleil Brulant EDP, 50ml £240.00; Soleil Brulant Shimmering Body Oil £75.00 from Tom Ford. Available at tomford.co.uk and brownthomas.com

Soleil Lip Blush £44.00 from Tom Ford. Available at Tom Ford Covent Garden and Tom Ford Sloane Street. Available nationwide from 6 May.

Featuring two shades to fill in brows and mimic brow hairs, this 2-in-1 crafting tool from Stila lets you create expertly shaped, styled and defined brows in an instant.

One side of pen includes the precise Stay All Day® Waterproof Brow Colour felt-tip applicator to draw hair-like strokes, while the other side contains a 4-prong brow applicator to fill in and blend colour into brows.

Smudge-proof, transfer-proof, sweatresistant, and waterproof, this is a must have for your makeup bag.

Balayage Brow, available in Light, Medium and Dark £20.00 each from Stila. stila.co.uk

Perfect for laying the base for foundations, this hydrating primer from Giorgio Armani prepares your skin, leaving it feeling hydrated and looking smooth and radiant.

The oil-in-water formulation gives a fresh & natural no makeupmakeup look. Enriched with Shea butter and Glycerin, and formulated with a translucent polymer and crystalencapsulated pigments, skin is left looking beautifully fresh and radiant.

Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer, 30ml £36.00 from Giorgio Armani. armanibeauty.co.uk

Guerlain has launched at Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge. Shoppers will be able to buy the brand's latest fragrances, skincare and make-up including the new Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver fragrance and KissKiss Bee Glow balms, among many other iconic products from the Parisian alchemist of beauty since 1828.

Pillow Talk Multi Glow in Romance Light, £35.00 Charlotte Tilbury charlottetilbury.com

Dolce & Gabbana have launched a range of new makeup brushes to ensure your application is flawless. Must-haves include the unique curved sculpting brush designed to apply blush and highlighter and the fluffy powder brush. Adding to the Light Blue collection, Dolce & Gabbana have launched Light Blue Italian Love. Created by master perfumer Olivier Cresp, Light Blue perfectly captures her natural sensuality, encapsulating the essence of a balmy summer’s day in a lively, fruity floral scent that speaks of sun-drenched days on the magical island of Capri. The freshness of sparkling Calabrian lemon and crisp Granny Smith apple, softened by a feminine bouquet of heady jasmine and pure white rose, yields to the seductive warmth of cedar wood, amber and musk. Divine.

New Face Brush Blush/Highlight £42.00; and Powder Brush £55.00 from Dolce&Gabbana. Available at Look Fantastic.

HOME SCENTS

Nest New York have launched a new collaboration with fine art photographer Gray Malin. Transporting you to stunning locations around the globe, and launching exclusively this month on Cult Beauty, the limited-edition assortment includes a new iteration of Ocean Mist & Sea Salt and Sicilian Tangerine. Known for merging his passion for photography and interior design with a spirit of travel and adventure, Gray Malin’s work is the perfect complement to Nest New York’s bestselling transportive home fragrances. Each fragrance is housed in handblown glass vessels with colour coordinated stripes reminiscent of beach umbrellas from Gray’s famous photography, making the collection truly collectable.

The NEST New York x Gray Malin limited edition collection comes in both the Classic Candle £46.00 and a Reed Diffuser £53.00 variation. cultbeauty.co.uk

FRESH FRAGRANCE

Fruity with raspberry and juicy pear; before opening to peony and lily of the valley heart notes and a comforting musk sand cashmere wood, the new scent from Italian brand Furla is the perfect scent for Spring.

Autentica EDP, 50ml £49.00 from Furla. Available at Fenwick.

Light Blue Italian Love Pour Femme 50ml £65.00 Dolce & Gabbana available from The Perfume Shop.

Skincare & Hair

Inspired by the stunning backdrop and powerful natural ingredients of Switzerland, luxury Swiss skincare brand Valmont has launched the brand new Luminosity range which promises to infuse the skin with a sparkling glow.

With a name rooted in the Latin word ‘lumen’, meaning light, the range is made up with key products including the LumiMask, a creamy, resurfacing mask harnessing the Swiss phytocomplex - a compound of seven skin-boosting plants - to refine, exfoliate and illuminate with immediate effect; and the LumiPeel Peeling Lotion, that contains lightreflecting white mulberry to reduce imperfections and resurface the skin's texture for radiant skin. Also available are the LumiCream Moisturiser and LumiSence Serum.

LumiPeel Peeling Lotion, 150ml £111.00; and LumiMask Resurfacing Mask, 50ml £154.00 from Valmont. Available at Harrods.

With delectable notes of dragonfruit, orange blossom, tuberose and musk, this exotic scalp and body scrub from Ouai transports you to a far away land. The limited edition St Barts scent blends sugar, hibiscus and coconut oil to effortlessly exfoliate and nourish your scalp and body in no time.

St Barts Scalp & Body Scrub £32.00 from Ouai. theouai.co.uk

Formulated with 95% natural ingredients for maximum tolerance and effectiveness, this fragrance free repairing balm from Clarins is ideal for sensitive and damaged skin. It works to immediately soothe, repair and nourish skin in an instant. Formulated with collagen matrix and potent plant extracts, the new Collagen Superfusion Face Oil from Charlotte Tilbury leaves skin looking plumper, more hydrated and glowy. The vitamin rich base includes Avocado, Olive, Babassu, Raspberry Seed, Blueberry Seed and Evening Primrose oils to deeply nourish and moisturise the skin.

Collagen Superfusion Face Oil, 30ml £60.00 from Charlotte Tilbury. charlottetilbury.com

Inspired by the smooth harmony of rose and jasmine that composes N°5, Chanel has launched a collection of five bar soaps presented in a black and white gift set, a nod to the minimalist design of the N°5 packaging. Infused with the House's iconic fragrance, the soaps are wrapped in tissue paper, which is sealed with a Chanel stamp. This stamp is reminiscent of the art of baudruchage, used to seal the N°5 bottle, and can be gently removed to release the fragrance. The perfect gift for someone special.

Rainforest grown hair care brand Rahua has introduced the firstever 100% Natural, Paraben & Sulphate Free Aloe Vera Healing Hair Gel. Unlike any traditional styling product on the planet, this nutrient-rich blend has been created to deliver soft, smooth styling capabilities while strengthening and healing the hair for natural and lustrous results. Perfect for smooth blow outs and enriched with Rahua’s signature Rainforest Grown Beauty Symbiotic® ingredients and other plant-based naturals, the smoothing formula imparts flexible hold and a refreshing, reinvented take on styling gel.

Aloe Vera Hair Mask £32.00 from Rahua. Available at Net-APorter and Cult Beauty. rahua.uk

Fomulated with a potent, stabilised form of Vitamin C and powerful botanicals, this refreshing gel serum from StriVectin helps to banish dark circles, correcting the look of both cool and warm toned shades. Just one pump morning and evening visibly brightens and firms skin while targeting shadows and discolouration around the eyes.

Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum £52.00 from StriVectin. strivectin.co.uk Deeply nourishing, this rich purple masque from Kerastase instantly neutralises brassiness and unwanted yellow tones to restore lightened hair. Used once a week, blonde hair is left looking luminous and cool - perfect for summer!

Blond Absolu Masque Ultra Violet, 200ml £37.60 Kerastase kerastase.co.uk

Suncare

Shiseido has launched the new Urban Environment Age Defense SPF 30. A lightweight, daily, urban sunscreen enriched with skincare ingredients.

Urban Environment Age Defense Oil-Free SPF 30 £34.00 from Shiseido. Available at shiseido.co.uk, Look Fantastic, Cult Beauty, Harrods, Boots.

Consisting of 14 products, including facial and body sunscreens, after-sun treatments and selftanners that provide a tan without the need for sun exposure, Germaine de Capuccini's new sun care range features a host of ingredients that respects the marine flora and fauna.

Offering greater protection and extra care, Timexpert Sun is a range of anti-pollution and antioxidant products which target wrinkles and dark spots. These broadspectrum sunscreens have been completely reformulated - a new extensive range of moisturisers, after sun, make up products, featuring Ocean Respect formulas which care for skin and protect it from the sun while respecting the environment, whilst staying true to the premium spa brand’s hallmark of pleasant, innovative textures upon application.

Timexpert Sun Anti-Ageing Protective Fluid SPF50, 50ml £49.20; Timexpert Sun Blue Protective Bi-Phase Antioxidant SPF30, 50ml £49.20; and Timexpert Sun Protective Milk SPF50, 200ml £49.20 from Germaine de Capuccini. germaine-de-capuccini.co.uk

THE POWER OF INSTINCT

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DELVE IN TO DUBROVNIK

Host to globally loved, award winning television shows while boasting a rich history and truly stunning scenery, Croatia's Dubrovnik is the perfect destination to soak up the sun whilst enjoying some of the country's heritage.

Thanks to its location on the Dalmatian coast, in the extreme south of Croatia, Dubrovnik enjoys beautiful Mediterranean sunshine for much of the year, making this very much a year-round destination.

Renowned as one of the world’s most magnificent walled cities and fondly known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, the stunning 6th-century Old Town is truly a sight to behold. This famed city has received further interest following its use as the location of a number of scenes from the iconic Game of Thrones series, with much of the filming taking place in within this historic site. If you are a fan, there are numerous tours on offer to explore the incredible set locations used and equally if you are one of the few who haven’t subjected hours to the screen, it is a fantastic way to take in the Old Town and see some of the places you might otherwise pass by.

Wander the bustling boutiques, markets and bars, before enjoying a hearty lunch of freshly caught seafood and a long walk along the iconic walls. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Old Town and its towering walls rise above the central 13th-century main street and there are plenty of passageways and staircases to explore. It’s a fantastic way to avoid feeling guilty for eating all the delicious seafood as there are some long and steep staircases to tackle should you so choose. It will also help you justify indulging in one of the many superb ice cream parlours dotted throughout the Old Town. Offering every flavour under the sun, it is the perfect way to refresh and cool down after your exploration.

Outside the old walls, the cable car, which rides up to Mount Srđ, offers spectacular views of Dubrovnik and beyond, with the beautiful turquoise waters stretching out as far as the eye can see. If the view isn’t quite enough to quench your thirst, then you can head back down to the Old Town Harbour and jump on a boat to enjoy the water a little closer. A regular ferry will take you across to the supposedly cursed island of Lokrum - which also features on some Game of Thrones tours - which is only open during the day, but affords a worthy trip to either explore or relax. Cursed or not, the stunning scenery of rocky beaches, lush greenery and the Adriatic Sea will make the visit one to remember. You can enjoy a long walk, take pictures of the peacocks - the island’s only inhabitants - explore the Benedictine monastery or even the Game of Thrones centre - it’s well worth the day trip.

The origins of the Croatian language and its classic literature can be traced back to Dubrovnik, and the city remains an epicentre of culture, art, music and science. It also makes the perfect starting point for exploring the rest of Croatia’s charming beaches and idyllic islands.

Pearl ofThe Adriatic Pearl of The Adriatic Overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik's enchanting charm isn't the only thing on offer, there's plenty to see and do.

Overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik’s enchanting charm isn’t the only thing on offer, there’s plenty to see and do.

A short stroll from the tourist sights, Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of the magical city whilst still offering the same stunning views of the Adriatic and its own little oasis on the coast.

Beautifully modern with a cool resort feel, the stunning hotel has been recently refurbished to incorporate wonderfully light, contemporary interiors with magnificent sea views. Tucked away in a peaceful bay, carved into the cliffside, the five-star, luxury boutique hotel makes the most of its enviable location with fantastic floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the vast Adriatic and flooding every space with light.

Step into the spacious lobby from the glass fronted street entrance and you get your first glimpse of the hotel’s incredible view. From here, the hotel stretches down the cliff face moving through restaurants, rooms and the spa before culminating in the beachside terrace with access to the tranquil, secluded bay waters.

The luxuriously modern rooms and suites - 91 rooms, 14 of which are suites - have been beautifully refurbished with a clean and contemporary style that is instantly soothing to the eye, creating a calm and tranquil space to relax in and is more than fitting against the turquoise blue backdrop.

Not only can guests admire the breath-taking views of the Adriatic seafront from private balconies, the neutral toned rooms boast a range of luxurious textiles and furnishings in complementing shades of beige, stone and soft grey. With eight room types, there is something for everyone to suit all budgets, and each room boasts free WiFi and luxurious L’Occitane toiletries.

Back in the rest of the hotel, the Energy Clinic wellness & spa has everything you need for a relaxing morning or afternoon. There’s a jacuzzi, Finnish sauna, steam room, experience showers, and a large pool with views out to the glistening sea. An extensive treatment list is also available which varies from luxurious Sisley Paris treatments to signature massages and scrubs.

At the base of the cliffs, and accessed via lift, is a peaceful pebble beach complete with a beautiful sun-deck and beachside restaurant, Nevera. Set inside an atmospheric cave with a stunning beach terrace, here you can sample some of the best Dalmatian fish, seafood and salads in Dubrovnik, freshly caught from the surrounding islands and expertly matched with Croatia’s most exclusive wines such as Pošip and Dingač. After your light lunch, why not retire back to your sun lounger for some more relaxation.

Breakfast is equally enjoyable, set up the cliffside, the Vapor Restaurant host a sprawling buffet with your choice of hot dish overlooking that stunning cove. You can also indulge in some contemporary fine dining of an evening at this Michelin Guide restaurant.

Some facilities at the hotel are seasonal such as Nevera, so check before booking. Double rooms at Hotel Bellevue start from €351 - approximately £301 per night.

SEASONALLY TASTY

Seasonal vegetables take centre stage in a partnership tasting menu not to be missed. Galvin at Windows and Borough Market's Turnips combine to deliver a stunning, flavourful menu celebrating fresh, seasonal, local produce.