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The  PODCAST  // “The Retrievals’ is a podcast about dozens of women seeking to become mothers who all came to a fertility clinic at Yale. A (five-part) narrative series about the shocking events that unfolded there + the aftermath of a tragedy that should never have happened. Warning, it is really quite upsetting but also just feels important.

The  DOCUMENTARY  // Miss Americana. On a recent trip to the US I was indoctrinated into the world + obsession of Taylor Swift. I mean, I’d listened to her music before - her RED album - was deinfiely one of my on-repeat albums when it came out, but before this trip + seeing the concert of her ERAS tour in the movie theatre, I was simply a blazé fan from a far. NOW though, all I want is to listen to her music. Miss Americana definitely gives somewhat of an insight into her world + who she is as a person beyond the fame; a hard-working, badass, incredibly talented woman + I kiiiind of understand the hype now.

The  ARTICLE //  ‘Self-Respect: It’s Source, It’s Power’ by Joan Didion as first published in Vogue in 1961 + which was later republished as ‘On Self-Respect’ in her 1968 collection of essays, ‘Slouching Towards Bethlehem’. I’ve always loved Didion’s work + reading this piece from such an early moment in her career really solidifies how she was a talent from the start. I come back to it often.

The  MOVIE // May December. I loved this! And I must mention Priscilla, a really important portrayal of a woman’s story, especially of someone who’s truth was mostly shadowed by her husband, Elvis’s success + talent. I really love when women help other women give such far-reaching narrative to their stories, Sofia Coppola does this so excellently here. You can find my movie lists here : LIST I + LIST II

The BOOK // The Postcard by Anne Berest. One of the most recent books I finished + absolutely loved. It’s a true story but reads like fiction in the most humanly heart breaking kind of way. I absolutely recommend. You can find all the books I read in 2023 on my recent article HERE.

THE WELL-BEING PRACTICES // I’ve been getting back to my exercise really consistently lately which is something I absolutely love. Weight training is of great consequence for me, it’s the only way I ever feel truly in shape both mentally + physically.

I am also really enjoying ceremonial grade cacao most evenings at the moment. My dear friend Nichola of (athbhreith.le.nic) introduced me to the power of cacao a few years back + it’s been part of my world on + off ever since. Finding comfort in something compassionate at the end of the day can have a really impactful effect, bringing a positive moment of unwind + I often journal while sitting with my cacao. Nichola is a practitioner, trained by the OG of the ancient healing practice, Keith’s Cacao + also works as a breath-work teacher. I cannot recommend her work enough. A beautiful soul with a powerful healing touch. I also add Anima Mundi Ashwagandha to the mix - getting Ashwagandha into my routine on the regular really helps with anxiety + overall progress with my health. It acts as an adaptogenic working over time to allow the body + mind deal with stress. I get mine from Lemuria - another of my absolute favourite online wellness destinations. Think crystal paradise meets the most bliss edit of beauty + wellness brands for you to feast on.

The PLACE // Right now, it’s anywhere I can immerse myself fully in nature. I’ve been going for beautiful walks + forgot for a second of being distracted by work + life how much I just love + actually really crave time IN nature, like being fully in its embrace. Being there each day consecutively for a few, it feels like I’ve come home.

The BRAND // KOMI Studios is a London-designed + manufactured athleisure wear brand that I came across last year + is launching it’s new collection in the coming weeks which I cannot wait for. I’ve been so in love with the brands whole ethos + aesthetic, the founders integral understanding of the female body means the fit of all pieces, from the insanely slick one pieces + shorts to the tops + leggings are all just so on point, designed + created to utter perfection. The brand, until now has been on the more colourful side in it’s tone but the full new collection is all in black + I just cannot wait.

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The  T H O U G H T  // “Let go or be dragged” - someone very smart said this to me recently + it’s wisdom really settled into my being. We can hold on to the things that have been but it’s a choice as it comes with the understanding that in holding on to them they can, + most likely will, continue to effect us at a very conscious + deeply subconscious level. The effects of old shit trapped in our bodies can do untold damage too, both to our physical + mental well-being. OR as another choice (however uneasy it can feel at times) we can let it go of what no longer really matters or serves us in our current direction in life so as to become a more empowered version of ourselves; living + loving with freedom of what has happened. I love the idea of holding agency over our inner world + the fact that in choosing to let go of things, we choose autonomy over every aspect of our world that we have the power to direct.

The  P O D C A S T  // “The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling’ is an audio documentary that examines some of the most contentious conflicts of our time through the life and career of the world’s most successful author. In conversation with host Megan Phelps-Roper - author of the incredible book Unfollow which I also recommend if you haven’t already read it, J.K. Rowling speaks with unprecedented candor + depth about the controversies surrounding her—from book bans to debates on gender and sex. The series also examines the forces propelling this moment in history, through interviews with Rowling’s supporters and critics, journalists, historians, clinicians + more.

The  D O C U M E N T A R Y  // Jane Fonda In Five Acts. I’ve always held such admiration for Jane Fonda. She’s lived a life of immense self-truth, resilience + embodied a remarkable fight for justice on things that might not immediately impact her world yet do the life of others in ways unimaginable. Her activist work has been unparalleled in any other celebrity in the past 100 years + this documentary really helps you get to know not just that part of her life but the story of her personal life, relationships + motherhood.

The  A R T I C L E //  ‘The fashion magazine on the front line’ by Jo Ellison of the FT who speaks of + with the newly appointed editor of Ukranian Vogue, Venya Brykalin who brings to light the reality of fashion + what it means for any given time : to tell the story + inform on the really happenings of culture at any given time; something that is often all too lost now in the age of logos, logos, logos + the tackiness of what the majority of fashion has evolved into.

The  M O V I E // War Pony. I’ve had a slight girl-crush on Riley Keogh for forever. And when she recently starred in Daisy Jones + The Six I must admit, the crush only deepened. War Pony is her directorial debut + tracks the lives of two young Indigenous men while cementing Riley Keough + her directorial partner in the project Gina Gammell, as serious talents to watch.

The B O O K // The Colony by Audrey Magee. There are few words but to say wow. I truly adored this book + highly hiiiiighly recommend. I literally can’t quite say any more than that as it left me in awe of it’s beauty + strength.

The  R E C I P E // Go Banana’s smoothie - the most simple yet incredibly nourishing + delicious smoothie I’ve got on repeat lately using Hush & Hush’s PlantYourDay Super Greens Protein Powder. You can find the recipe here at AGENCY FOURTEEN - super simply + such a delight.

The W E L L - B E I NG   P R A C T I C E // One of the things I’ve found helpful as part of my wellness routines these past few months is celery juice every day.  While I’m currently away on some summer travels, I am really missing it but when I’m home in my own environment with my juicer at hand, celery juice is a non-negotiable. It is great for reducing inflammation in the body, especially the gut, it is a great source of important vitamins + minerals + also improves digestion as a result of how cleansing it is to the gut. I absolutely love this addition to my daily routine.

The PLACE // The Hamptons. I’ve been going out to the Hamptons for nearly 20 years + I’m just back from two weeks there with family which was so much fun. I am in the process of piecing together the HAUTE so FABULOUS Hamptons guide so stay tuned.

The BRAND // Lelet, a stunning accessories brand based in New York is something of a mircale I stumbled across recently while in the city. Mainly known for their hair pieces, Lelet pieces are designed + created in the brand’s studio, all by hand, in NYC. Chic + very unique, a Lelet piece elevates the meaning of accessorising your fit whether it’s by day or by night.

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The P O D C A S T // ‘Brain Biohacking with Kayla Barnes’ - I’ve followed Kayla Barnes on IG for quite some time for her incredibly insight + empowering content around the human potential, biohacking + mindset tips. Her podcast is just as amazing in terms of the quality of conversation Kayla brings to the table while topped with the well-being industries masters in varying categories. I love her one with Dr. Zach Bush + another with Dave Asprey who is considered the godfather of biohacking.

The A R T I C L E // ‘ The Fall of the Success/Failure Empire’ by Sierra McDaniel of The Subliminal Shift - one of my go-to well-being reads + where I love to learn + embody more of my own wellness experience + path. This article is must for anyone in that awkward place where you know what you want + definitely what you don’t want yet you still feel the pull societal premises that work to dictate what success is. When really you get to define it for yourself. I found this an incredibly helpful read around self-doubt + feeling less alone in that realm.

The M O V I E // Aftersun. I went to see this in the movies with my Mum pre-Christmas. I’d been meaning to get to see it for quite some time + we just caught it before it finished in theatres. I knew it had gotten incredible reviews but I wasn't ready for how truly breathtaking it would be. It is the best movie I saw in 2022 - perhaps even in the past number of years. And I watch a LOT of movies. But by far it is the most raw, stunning + unembellished portrayal of depression I’ve seen yet. Simple in it’s unhurried + measured pace, the story of a father + daughter on holiday together during which time the father is experiencing a state of despair + despondency that ultimates clouds his view of every experiencing anything else - the hopelessness in those darkest of times. Beyond Paul Mescal + Frankie Corio playing father + daughter to absolute perfection, part of what I loved about it was the ease in which director, Charlotte Wells brings to life so beautifully + authentically the duality found in depression; where moments of reprieve can be found, laughter reached. Where one day can be somewhat ok + then it’s just simply not again. The misunderstanding that the existence of these types of lows is who you are at your very core is painted with unparalleled understanding. And yet, trapped in the feeling that the darkness never lifts, you become all of what it convinces you is all you’ll ever amount to. I cannot recommend this enough. I cried big time with this one.

The B O O K // ‘Nonfiction’ by Julie Myerson. This book is a stunning portrait of maternal love + the corresponding struggle as one woman’s past as a daughter + present as a mother comes under immense pressure as she + her husband work tirelessly to save their daughter who is lost in the grips of addiction + self-destruction. A beautiful yet difficult read but most definitely worth it.

The P L A Y L I S T // ‘Healing Hibernation’ by Helsinki Healing Arts Centre - a gorgeous one to have on in the evenings as you unwind or while doing one of your favourite self-care routines.

The A C C O U N T to follow // Casa Sol - a beautiful artist based in Cambridge, England, I came across her recently + am excited to work on a commission piece for our new home. Also, just a beautiful account to follow for interiors + aesthetics.

The P E R S O N // Right now it has to be Ruxandra Gheordunescu-Preda, or Rux as she is more commonly known on IG + YouTube. A dear friend of mine introduced me to Rux late last year at which point I immediately booked in for my first session. It finally occurred this week. A western Astrologer, Rux works with clients to “reconnect with their soul's intentions + understand the timeline of their lives” through the medium of Western Tropical Astrology. I am a lover of astrology in general, it is something I’m looking to delve into a lot more this year though to be ablate understand for myself. I follow certain accounts + have had readings in the past with a few other astrologers. But my reading with Rux this past week was phenomenal. So much of what she said resonated with me + made entire sense to my life + my self as a human. I cannot recommend her enough if you’re in the market for a reading. And if you’re not wanting to delve that deep on a bespoke level, Rux also has a badass YouTube channel Written in the Stars by Rux where you can find weekly astrology updates.

The R E C I P E // ‘Spicy Miso Noodles’ by Audrey O’Connor of CoreState. This one is on my list of meals to lovingly prepare for myself + my husband this week.

The W E L L - B E I NG P R A C T I C E // One of the things I’ve found helpful in my wellness routines this past year has been breath work. My favourite + the ones I seem to go deepest with are sessions with Nadia Josse. I came across Nadia about 18 months ago + I attended a few of her group sessions which she thankfully holds on Zoom as she is based in NYC.. + I quickly found a new love + understanding of the HEALING nature of breath work. I have since done 1:1 sessions with Nadia which are incredible as it of course allows you to specifically focus on what you yourself exactly need. but Nadia’s group classes on Zoom are equally just as powerful, her next one coming up is Sunday February 5th, you can book HERE to join.

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The P O D C A S T // ‘The Division'; New Orleans’ - The Guardian’s US southern bureau chief, Oliver Laughland, has spent the past six months following what happened when a progressive Black district attorney called Jason Williams was elected in Louisiana, the heart of the deep south. Jason had promised sweeping reforms across New Orleans, and part of that change involved opening up a civil rights division to look over old cases. Kuantay Reeder has been in Louisiana’s ‘Angola’ prison since 1995 for a murder he says he didn’t commit. Will the division be able to help him? - I ABSOLUTELY recommend this four part series.

The A R T I C L E // ‘How Collagen Actually Works’ by ARTAH

The M O V I E // CODA - I just watched it this past weekend, yes hands up I’m late to the party on this one, and WOW. It’s such a beautiful, touching, eye-opening portrayal of what it’s like, both, growing up a child of deaf parents + being deaf parents of a hearing child.

The B O O K // ‘Ruth + Pen’ by Emilie Pine. I picked this up at the airport this week en route to Italy to my bother-in-laws wedding as I loved - like REALLY loved - Pine’s previous book ‘Notes To Self’ a few years back + this another reason to love her work.

The P L A Y L I S T // Sunday Release by CORESTATE - this gorgeous relaxing playlist is a perfect vibe of night-time unwind to have on in the background as you slow-down after the day + step into the care + nurturing nature of your evening routines.

The B R A N D // Right now I’m really into (honestly, a lot of beautiful brands but today specifically) Artisan Lab. It’s a minimal sneaker brand I came across during lock-down. I’ve had two pairs myself + bought my husband some too. They are a director-to-consumer sustainable company, based in Italy that work with the most sought after Italian artisans to cut out the middleman + base their sales on a pre-order basis so as to not waste any unnecessary manufacturing. They are just as good as the Saint Laurent or Common Projects versions of minimal sneakers but without such a serious price tag. LOVE love love. Oh + side note, if you are purchasing, go down one size from what you normally wear.

The P E R S O N // This one is a personal one but my husband. We got married late last year + it still feels surreal to say “my husband”. I feel so grateful for him + his heart in my life. I am currently working on a piece about our wedding, which I’ve been super quiet about as it' just feels like such a precious moment to protect but I will share some images + a story around it all soon. Also, the moments we spend practicing gratitude for those we love bring so much joy to our days. I suggest to consider who that is in your life today.

The A C C O U N T to follow // Rachel Laxer of Rachel Laxer Interiors whom I recently connected with on a wellness retreat in Spain is a most incredible designer + her account is one of dreamy escape. Rachel’s clients span the globe + each project meets an unparalleled + arresting level of contemporary elegance + beauty, snapshots of which can be found on her IG account. Find Rachel @rlaxerinteriors

The R E C I P E // Preserved Lemon, Caper + Parsley Brown Rice Pasta dish by Phillipa Fern.

The M O V E M E N T P R A C T I C E // I recently had the opportunity to attend the most beautiful, restorative + invigorating wellness retreat, hosted by Artah. Part of the retreat was daily barre classes with Ellya Sam, the head instructor + trainer at BLOK London - a really slickmovment studio in London + Manchester. I had never done Ellya’s classes before attending the retreat but fell head over tippy-toes in love with her style of movement + her nurturing approach to the body as a whole being rather than just something to sculpt + tone. Ellya kindly shared a lot of classes as lives on IG throughout the pandemic which you can find on her own IG. If you’er in London or Manchester either, you can catch one of her in-persona classes at BLOK London or attend any barre classes at their Manchester location where she personally trainer all the in-house barre instructors. Find Ellya @ellyasam

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The P O D C A S T // The Missing Crypto Queen. Dr. Ruja Ignatova led millions tojoin her “financial revolution”. Her ‘cult leader' status had people hooked. Then, she disappeared. Journalist Jamie Bartlett delves deep into the world of Dr. Ignatova’s criminally led world of greed, crime + the phenomenal mentality of herd following. I listened to this a while back + it had me hooked. This is a 9 part series.

The A R T I C L E // ‘What It Means To Be a Rebel Entrepreneur’ by Halyley at Made by Rove

The M O V I E // Swan Song. Directed by Benjamin Cleary + produced by Rebecca Bourke, both incredible Irish creatives, this is Apple’s big production of the last year + one that had me in floods of tears + deeply in love with the beautiful depth of human connections + the bravery of what it means to really love beyond anything else. Mahershala Ali delivers an astonishing performance + deserves incredible recognition for his portrayal of such depth of character. Also.. the set design + locations in this movie are literally my dream.

The B O O K // ‘To Paradise’ by Yanagihara. This is the book I am currently reading + if you loved Yanagihara’s previous masterpiece ‘A Little Life’, you’ll adore this just as much.

The P L A Y L I S T // ROADS February 22. The perfect, soulful chill to have on in the background as you get your weekend on.

The A C C O U N T to follow // Caroline Walls is an Australian artist who focused on the female silhouette in all of it’s beautiful forms. Her pieces are beautiful as in undertaking one of our personal projects in our first home right now, her work in high on my wish list.

The R E C I P E // Rhian’s Apple Crumble - This is a super delicious + nourishing delight to add into your life this weekend. Created by Rhian Stephenson of Artah

The M O V E M E N T // I have just started a five week digital masterclass with Camilla of The Practice + I’ve shared about Camilla’s energy + vibrancy before since I attended her classes in Stockholm last year but WOW.. you have got to check her out. I can’t put into words how deeply I connect with her vibe + am inspired by the energy she brings to the world.

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The P O D C A S T // Fake Heiress. A partially dramatised podcast about notorious 'fake heiress' Anna Sorokin, about which I read the book: My Best Friend Anna. This is a 6 part series with 30 minute episodes.

The A R T I C L E // The Fall of Armie Hammer: A Family Saga of Sex, Money, Drugs, + Betrayal

The M O V I E // A Promising Young Woman with Carey Mulligan - I watched this this week + it is SUCH an important + brilliant movie

The B O O K // Klara + The Sun by Kazou Ishiguro. I am currently this, you can find my April book list HERE

The P L A Y L I S T // Butter. The perfect, soulful chill to have on in the background as you get your weekend on.

The B R A N D // Jennifer Chamandi. London based shoe designer Jennifer Chamandi is the ultimate in shoe chic

The A C C O U N T to follow // The Title. I’m getting married this year so this for me, is my total vibe. The perfect destination for

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5 Dreamy Brands We Just Can't Resist

M - K A E

With an emphasis on delicate, feminine designs built on a foundation of strong and structured equivalents, M-Kae is the creation of Maria Kragmann, a 24 year-old Danish blogger. Her passion for design and love of mixing the high-street with high end found her sketching up her own creations on a vacation a few years back and within a year her beautiful imagined drawings were brought to life in the form of this collection where power is found in the dainty and authority in the girlish refinement of her own style.

FOLLOW @mkaecph // SHOP m-kae.com

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R O T A T E

This Copenhagen based brand is of otherworld proportions beautiful. Think statement dresses and jumpsuits, in metallics, feathers and the dreamiest bold patterns your all-monochrome-everything heart never realised it needed. Created in the most distinctive Scandi-cool manner and dreamed up by  Jeanette Madsen and Thora Valdimars, two Danish stylists and influencers who, in understanding exactly what they were missing in their own wardrobes envisioned the perfect closet and so Rotate was born. Rotate is the cool girl’s go-to for party pieces that will ensure your night is one to remember, and you very much remembered.

FOLLOW @rotatebirgerchristensen // SHOP rotatebirgerchristensen.com

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S A I N T B O D Y

Saint Body is an independent fashion brand founded by Kasia Porycka and Manuela Pieniak with the intention to create classic, ultra-feminine yet comfortable bodysuits that are functional in the every day while also ensuring the wearer benefits from the serious attention to design, looking absolutely boss lady hot. Running short series, each piece is produced locally in Europe and gaurantees to compliment the female form.

FOLLOW @saintbodyofficial // SHOP saintbody.com

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W E S T 2 2

West 22 is a top secret fashionistas paradise. With dupe versions of the latest Bottega’s, in full leather, cute cashmere beanies, the prettiest hair accessories and endless fashion finds that add the perfect touch of fabulous to any outfit, this website is one of my favourites to get a stylish fix or little pick-me-up.

FOLLOW @west22_ // SHOP west22.uk

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C E C I L I E B A H N S E N

Feminie, frilly and oh so freaking fabulous, Cecilie Bahnsen is one of Denmark’s most infamous designers to emerge over the past five years. Despite being in contrast to the stereotypical minimalist aesthetics of Danish designers, the brand has made waves throughout the industry, with editors and consumers falling head over heels in love, collection on collection. The young designer operates at the centre of couture and ready-to-wear, creating a perfect line of luxury pieces that are timeless, elegant and youthful in their unimaginable uniqueness.

FOLLOW @ceciliebahnsen // SHOP ceciliebahnsen.com

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Working Out in L.A, Part I

T H E C L A S S B Y T A R Y N T O O M E Y

If you’re looking to feel alllll the feels, The Class by Taryn Toomey is the ultimate life-changing workout for your mind and body. The Class, as created by fitness and well-being genius Taryn Toomey, is a unique physical training experience that engages the mind like none other while working to build a long, strong, lean and toned physique. Through a simple collection of repeated calisthenics and plyometrics series you can expect to challenge your body’s ability to move like it’s never before while also seizing the opportunity to engage your mind and capture the relationship between mind and body in all it’s previously undiscovered glory. Try to book when Taryn herself is in town or if not then just get your butt to any available class because whichever trainer you get, you can be sure they’re about to rock your world. 

BOOK // theclass.com

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B A R R Y’ S

In a word, Barry’s is K.I.L.L.E.R. Killer as in the most insane ass-kicking workout you can do, in any city you might find yourself in (they have locations all over the planet now). Working from the second you step inside the Red Room to the second you leave, the session is different every time with a focus on a different body area each day of the week. However what remains the same is the treadmill to weights format and the fact that whether it’s your first time or your a Barry’s seasoned pro, you will leave on a naturally occurring endorphin high - not to mention a stiff and sore body (in all the good ways though of course). Try out the WoHo location, it’s the OG of all Barry’s and the L.A vibes are, well , let’s just say V L.A. 

BOOK // barrysbootcamp.com

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S O U L C Y C L E

From city to city, SoulCycle is a go-to staple in the life of anyone who moves on the regular. A workout of sweaty proportions, this bike based session is build to make you feel like you’re on the night out of a lifetime - the music is loud and absolutely vibe-ing, the lights are low and moody, the instructors are hot AF and the experience is a whole entire thing. It’s all about peddling your way to an inner happiness and the body of a SoulCycle-r. Try the Beverly Hills or West Hollywood locations, you never know who you might be spinning with!

BOOK // soul-cycle.com

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B O D Y B Y S I M O N E

Created by Aussie trainer and dance extraordinaire Simone De La Ru, Body by Simone, known as BBS to those in it’s ‘inner circle’, is a favourite of major celebrities like Reee Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Karlie Kloss, Sandra Bullock and of course Chrissy Teigen. BBS consists of five class varieties, including Dance Cardio, Trampoline Cardio, ABC (Arms, Back and Core), HTB (Hips, thighs and Buns) and Full body. No matter the class or the location, any of the signature classes are the perfect time to leave all your inhibitions at the door and get your sweat on, dancing your way through the graceful and powerful BBS method. Try the WoHo or Brentwood locations. 

BOOK // bodybysimone.com

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T R A C Y A N D E R S O N

Founded by fitness and health pioneer, Tracy Anderson, the Tracy Anderson Method is something of a cult favourite among celebrities and fitness fanatics alike. With personal clients including Gwyneth Paltrow (who loved Anderson’s method so much that she invested as a business partner after initially training with her for her role in Iron Man), Tracee Ellis Ross, Madonna and Jennifer Lopez, Anderson has justifiably build a global fitness empire on her very credible and long-lasting results. Through immense research, self-testing, and refinement of her method over the past 20 years, Anderson is all about changing things up, never letting working out get repetitive or boring and her classes are held in specific temperatures (86 degrees with 69 percent humidity) over a duration of 50 minutes. Combining strength training and cardio, via an ever-changing series of dance moves, the results are undeniable no matter your genetic dispositions.

BOOK // tracyanderson.com

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Healthy Hair, Happy You - Clean Haircare Brands We Love

A C T + A C R E

Act + Acre is a brand that could, legit, swear under oath of it’s place as the world’s best hair care company in a court of law. No joke, this Irish founded, New York based company was created by hair boss Helen Reavey and her husband Colm Mackin and boasts a completely clean approach to achieving your best hair yet. Uncomplicated yet indescribably effective, each Act + Acre product is created by a cold pressed method so as to contain the integrity of each carefully chosen ingredient. Kicking the million trillion products/steps in the butt, the Act + Acre process is a effortless three step affair, beginning with the brand’s hero product, the Scalp Detox which works to eliminate all the product buildup and sweat that naturally gathers in the scalp over time - moving on to the cleanse and conditioner which leaves your hair smooth, soft and totally hydrated. If there’s one hair care brand you try this year let it be this one!

Hero Product(s) // Scalp Detox // Cleanse // Conditioner

FOLLOW @actandacre // SHOP actandacre.com

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O U A I

Founded by celebrity hair goddess, Jen Atkin, Ouai is one of the industries new little hotties on our shelves. Atkin, who has worked as a hairdresser since - well as long as social media has existed - and includes Chrissy Teigen, Jenna Dewan Tatum, and just about every member of the Kardashian-Jenner family as some of her most famous clients. It was no shocker so when she brought out her own brand. However, unlike many celebrity endorsed or created brands and products, this is actually the shit. Tried and tested (as all these brands are here in the article), Ouai is one to go back to again and again.. and again. The matching shampoos and conditioners are a staple in my shower, while the Hair Oil is something I use daily, not to mention the Texturising Spray, which is other level. For anyone looking for a haircare supplement too, the three available from Ouai are totally legit and once you start you just can’t get enough. You can be sure too that the brand continues to grow with it’s loyal customers as Atkin uses the feedback she receives on social media to better existing products and create new ones.

Hero Product(s) // Hair Oil // Oily Hair Supplement // Texturising Spray

FOLLOW @theouai // SHOP at spacenk.com

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O L A P L E X

Repair, protect and strengthen is Olaplex’s motto and with their patented active chemistry, the products work on a molecular level to repair damaged and broken elements of each strand that are compromised by the natural ageing process of the hair, environmental damage and general lifestyle harm. Often used by professionals, Olaplex products can be used at home together or as individual additions to your current routine. Following a simple yet effective route to better hair, Olaplex is all about the repair and maintenance of your hair, bringing the shine and lust back into your do.

Hero Product // Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector

FOLLOW @olaplex // SHOP at spacenk.com

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L I V I N G P R O O F

Created by world-class biotech scientists and beauty experts who seek to bring all the sleek and shine to your tresses, Living Proof is a long term treatment style collection of products that work to nourish your hair over an extended period of use. Living Proof seek to restore your hair to it’s natural glossy self and take no short cuts, it’s all about the long term results of continued good hair care. Their dry shampoo is infamously wow and leaves little to no residue which is always a plus whether you’re just a little stuck for time in the mornings or simply just want to get one more day before shampooing! Come on, we all do it, right?!

Hero Product // PhD Dry Shampoo // Restore Treatment Mask

FOLLOW @livingproofinc // SHOP at spacenk.com

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Image Credits: Each brand is with thanks to their respective Instagram accounts and the over image is iStock

5 Brands to Love this Fall

A N I N E B I N G

FOLLOW @aninebing // SHOP aninebing.com

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S L E E P E R

FOLLOW @daily_sleeper // SHOP the-sleeper.com

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T O T Ê M E

FOLLOW @toteme // SHOP toteme-studio.com

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C H I M I

FOLLOW @chimieyewear // SHOP chimieyewear.com/en/

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B E V Z A

FOLLOW @bevza // SHOP bevza.com

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Jewellery Brands To Fall in Love With

Dainty jewels are always a good idea. And as we come to the end of January, not to mention the end of those January blues there’s absolutely every excuse to treat yourself to a little self-gifting of some pretty little treasures. In a follow up edition to my new “Considered Curation” series, a new venture in which I share the brands, people and places I love, today it’s all about decorating yourself and those you love with something beautiful from local and international designers who have built something that simply must be shared and worn.

So darlings, get in, we’re going shopping!

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SORU JEWELLERY

Soru is a UK based jewellery brand that has brought all my jewellery dreams to life. Soru, meaning sisters in Sicilian, was aptly created and curated by two half English-Sicilian sisters Francesca Kelly and Marianna Doyle in 2013. Full of ornate flair and made for the every-day wearer, carrying her to those every-night occasions, each Soru creation is ethically handmade in Italy or Turkey using gold plated sterling silver, set to precious metals and semi precious gemstones. Francesca and Marianna’s story is a gorgeous one and their philosophy, that jewellery should complete a look and make you feel transformed, is part of the brand’s elegant aesthetic. To say I’m in love would be an understatement.

FOLLOW @sorujewellery // SHOP harveynichols.com

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BEATRIZ PALAOIS

Founded in Madrid in 2011 by Beatriz Palacios Jiménez, Beatriz Palacios, is an elegant mix of feminine strength and unconventional sophistication. After graduating as a mining engineer, Beatriz worked as a jewellery designer in Dublin before moving back to her hometown of Madrid to embark upon her own creative journey with her now well-established brand. With a strong insistence on quality and craftsmanship, each season sees a newly developed collection originating from the depts of her innate sense of playful experimentation with new forms and previously unused materials.

FOLLOW @beatrizpalaois_jewelry // SHOP beatrizpalacios.com

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LEAH ALEXANDRA

Creating the pieces that can’t be found anywhere else, Leah Alexandra, knows exactly what we need in to create the most beautifully adorned jewellery wardrobe. Having spent time as a metalsmith, Leah now marries her love of creation by traveling the world to source the most unique, beautiful materials which play part in the distinctive nature of all her designs. Versatile and timeless, investing in a Leah Alexandra piece will never loose it’s charm.

FOLLOW @leahalexandrajewelry // SHOP leahalexandra.com

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MOMUSE

Delicate by nature and simply irresistible, MoMuse Jewellery is a stunning collection of contemporary jewellery pieces designed by Irish native Margaret O’Rourke. Margaret has seen herself go from selling her designs at weekend markets to being recommended by the New York Times as one of the most coveted shops to visit in Dublin (don’t miss her haven, MoMuse in the Powerscourt Townhouse in Dublin’s city centre). Classic and unapologetically simple, her designs are a clear vision of her own beautiful way of seeing the world and have made their way into the lives and wardrobes of many in all their elegantly understated glory. Expect diamonds in white, champagne and black as well as emeralds, sapphires & rubies set to the backdrop of 9 karat gold metals.

FOLLOW @momusejewellery // SHOP momuse.ie

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MEJURI

Setting the ethical standards high, Mujuri is an everyday touch of luxury at dangerously seductive prices. Working to make luxury so affordable, this beautiful brand teams up with their manufacturers to sell directly to their consumer, meaning they get to create using top quality materials and craftsmanship without the mainstream markups. Each piece is inspired by the idea of quality essentials being a fun and fabulous part of your everyday looks.

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Online Stores HSF is Loving Right Now

Online browsing (ok who are we kidding, it’s full on shopping) is a dangerously addictive and highly enjoyable act. However small and no matter the price, if you’re like me and you much rather shopping online these days, my new series “Considered Curations” in which I will be sharing the brands I love to hit up is here to help you find your next wardrobe hit. With the excitement of your parcel arriving to the door and getting to try things on in the comfort of your own home, while also getting to test it out with other existing pieces and do the whole mix-and-match review (we all do it) and well, with the ease of online returns these days there is little left to say but this..

Get in darlings, we’re going shopping!

FRANKIE THE SHOP

Classic with a twist, Frankie the Shop is consistently a firm favourite. Authentically cool in pretty much everything they produce, it’s a perfectly inspired place to seek out your next ‘unfussy, minimal, wallet-conscious’ purchase. With locations in NYC and Paris their online store is a mixture of on-the-pulse designers and Pinterest worthy pieces.

FOLLOW @frankietheshop // SHOP frankietheshop.com

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LES HEROINES

Founded by Australian born fashion stylist Vanessa Cocchiaro, Les Heroines is a stunning creation focusing on occasion-wear and custom made designs for bridesmaids; taking care of your every wedding day dress dream; whether your looking for your bridesmaids or simply something fabulous to wear as a guest. Elegant and gracefully stylish, Cocchiaro designs for the abundance of shapes, ages, tastes and styles of women everywhere.

FOLLOW @lesheroinesofficial // SHOP lesheroines.com

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WITCHERY

From simple everyday essentials to tasteful one-off finds, Witchery covers your every need in terms of taking you from a casual look on your day off to the bright lights of a Saturday night out. With a focus on muted tones and a satisfactory balance between separates and one-piece buys, shopping on Witchery is exactly the place to add a little something different to your style story.

FOLLOW @witcheryfashion // SHOP witchery.com

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GU-DE

Gu-De, one of the hottest new kids on the block, is a luxury leather handbags brand that had just been picked up by Net-a-Porter. Timeless beauty and unique design dusted with delightful ladylike details are the foundations to this 70’s inspired handbag collection, brought to life by Seoul-based founder and designer, Ji Hye Koo.

FOLLOW @gu_de_official // SHOP gu-de-official.com

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A.EMERY

For those who shop summer in winter (cause let’s face it, whoever let the weather deter from a good shoe investment), A.Emery is an Australian shoe brand that is set to light your heart on fire. It’s minimalist modernism meets Ancient Greek and their core collections are something your wardrobe will forever thank you for.

FOLLOW @a.emery_ // SHOP aemery.com

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