Elsie Boat

Hi, I’m Elsie, editor of Life and Soul Lifestyle. I’m a lifestyle journalist and copywriter and have been writing about beauty and lifestyle for 10+ years.

Searcys launch own Champagne

Searcys champagne launch

Not a lot of champagne bars can say they have their own champagne but the company with the largest collection of champagne bars in the UK can. Searcys Champagne bar recently launched its own champagne called Searcys Selected Cuvee. Produced alongside the renowned Maison Burtin in Epernay, Searcys Selected Cuvee is 47% Pinot Meunier, 49% Pinot Noir and 4% Chardonnay. …

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Tresor Paris unveil the Additions Range

Jeweller, Tresor Paris launched its new Additions collection a few weeks ago after showcasing it at the NEC Spring Fair in February 2015. Additions is inspired by shapes and geometry so think rose gold and silver cufflinks for men, and chunky bangles, rings and earrings for women that utilises the iconic glittering crystals Tresor Paris is known for. Hand crafted …

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Swedish Hasbeens to open London pop-up

It’s that time of year again when pop up stores pop up everywhere; Shoe label Swedish Hasbeens is leading the way by opening a pop-up store at Shoreditch’s pop-up mall Boxpark. The new retro themed pop-up store opens on Thursday (March 12) and will stock the brand’s two new exclusive styles, the Karin and Marina sandals in addition to its …

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Recipe:Baked raspberry and chocolate puddings with rich dark chocolate sauce

Make these rich dark chocolate puddings earlier in the day then just cook for 10 minutes while you clear the table. Serve with a drizzle of warm cinnamon spiced chocolate sauce and complete with a scoop of vanilla ice cream – then sit back and bask in the compliments. Serves 4 Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Ingredients Puddings Little …

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Crabtree & Evelyn introduce two new fragrances

Crabtree and Evelyn Fragrance

Spring Fragrances from Crabree & Evelyn With winter showing no signs of abating, Crabtree and Evelyn are doing their bit to keep us cheerful. The brand recently unveiled a new ‘cheerful’ packaging to coincide with Valentine’s Day and upcoming Mother’s day. The new theme ‘Love is in the air’ is a spring theme with textured hot air balloon and floral …

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London Fashion Week: Pam Hogg AW 15

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London Fashion Week: Jamie Wei Huang AW 15

Based on Jamie Wei Huang’s strong beliefs on seeking inner-self through design, her Autumn/Winter 15 collection tells a story about a young woman and her libidinous life inspired by film – Nymphomaniac.

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London Fashion Week: Mimi Tran AW 15

Known for her contemporary style that enhances a woman’s natural beauty and celebrates her femininity, Mimi Tran’s collections of embellished cocktail dresses and evening gowns incorporate only the most luxuriant materials and rely on superior construction for a look that is elegant and sophisticated – with a hint of the sensual. Tran points to a hybrid of European luxury, Hollywood …

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London Fashion Week: Ashley Isham AW15

Ashley Isham found inspiration for his Autumn/ Winter 2015 collection in the creative life of a Nomadic Wanderer. In the Nomadic world, Akvyle discovers dimensionality that has a rich, avant-garde textural flair. It is a world that is opulent in fabric, colour with extravagant ruche that has an extraneously decorative decadent twist. It is the random ways that fabrics and …

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Recipe: Grilled mackerel with beetroot and raspberry couscous

couscous recipe

Another healthy recipe courtesy of seasonal berries. Enjoy x This couscous recipe serves 4 people. Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients 4 mackerel, heads removed, cleaned, about 200 g (7 oz) each Little salt and freshly ground black pepper 200 g (7 oz) couscous 150 g (5 oz) chilled cooked beetroot in natural juices, drained, diced 400 …

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