‘Overtime’ makes after work drinking chic again. The concept of going to work for a pay cheque and that of after work drinks and happy hour goes hand in hand and has done for centuries. How else will we cope with the tedious and sometimes dreariness of work or get to know our colleagues or meet new people? The thought …

Tiered strawberry jelly and custard Recipe: Bring back childhood memories of jelly and custard with these fun looking two tone jellies, a clear fresh tasting strawberry jelly flavoured with cranberry and raspberry juice then topped with a second creamy custard layer. Recipe makes 6 Preparation time: 25 minutes Chilling time: 4 hours or overnight Ingredients 300ml (1/2 pint) cranberry and …

Valentino Collection: “A cabinet of curiosities.” What a splendid starting point for couture, a realm supposedly unique as well as sublime. The notion worked beautifully for Valentino’s Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, whose now-identifiable signature – romantic elegance evocative of Renaissance portraiture – has a pristine core well-suited to surface eccentricity. “Very interesting pieces, big or strange, we wanted …

Penelope Cruz and Sister design Handbags: Penelope Cruz and her sister Monica have created an extensive range of handbags for Spanish luxury goods label, Loewe. The collection includes purses, wallets, and cross-body bags with outside pockets (in a variety of colours) made especially for the busy working woman. “We wanted to do something special but also practical and we wanted …

Strawberry Tart Recipe:   This tart is definitely dressed to impress, with a crumbly buttery tart case spread with melted chocolate then filled with homemade crème patissiere and the very best of British strawberries, glistening with strawberry jelly – what’s not to like? Recipe serves 6 Preparation time: 1 hour Chilling time: 1 hour 35 minutes Cooking time: 15-20 minutes …

Nicole Kidman in new Jimmy Choo Campaign: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlHpXDQgxxE Accessories brand Jimmy Choo has unveiled Nicole Kidman as the face of its Fall campaign with a video campaign which explores the themes of film noir and references Hitchcock’s empowered heroines. Shot by photographer Mikael Jansson, the campaign portrays Nicole Kidman as the seductive protagonist in a series of powerful images. “I …

Natural skincare goodies: Skincare products made with natural products are very popular at the moment and it’s no surprise. Natural skincare products are usually good for the skin because they feed and nurture the body and the more new products that enter the market, the more choices we as consumers have. I’m so excited to review natural skincare products from …

Day 11 of Body Reset Diet: I can’t believe how quickly time’s flown by, today is the start of the third and final phase of the Body Reset Diet but I’m afraid it hasn’t started well. Last night I was at Carpo, a coffee, nuts and chocolate shop and I couldn’t resist coming back with some goodies which is not …

Simple Summer Cocktail Recipe: Champagne is the perfect Summer cocktail base as it contains less alcohol than most spirits and the resulting cocktail created has a much lower %ABV, perfect for a warm Summer’s eve. Champagne can be replaced with many different styles of quality sparkling wines, which can be more cost effective than Champagne. Ingredients 2 blackberries, quartered. Other …

Dotted with fresh blackberries, this light sponge tray bake is much lower in saturated fat than traditional cakes as it is made with sunflower oil rather than butter, with a surprise of grated beetroot for added moistness. Recipe of the day is by Seasonal Berries. Cuts into 24 small pieces Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 30-35 minutes Cake Ingredients 3 …