FROST’S FAVOURITE: DEALS FOR THE ULTIMATE BRIDE-BOD

It’s classed as one of the most stressful times for women and, let’s face it, we can all see why. With all eyes on the bride (sorry to the grooms out there), she wants to look her best and not break the bank.

We’ve done some digging and found our three top deals which all brides should take advantage of. Thank us later.

TO TONE UP


Orangetheory Fitness runs highly-effective one-hour interval-based classes – comprising of treadmill, rowing and floor exercises. If it’s nice outside, sometimes they break out the weight sled in their parking lot. The workout utilises wearable heart-rate technology to help members achieve results from the inside out.

Certified coaches understand that one-size doesn’t fit all. Thanks to the wearable technology, they have real-time data at their finger-tips to provide personalised training and give class-goers the confidence to perform at their best and achieve their goals. Snazzy, eh!

Orangetheory Fitness has six studios in the UK and you can now get three classes for just £30 by visiting orangetheoryfitness.co.uk

TO GLOW UP

Every bride wants glowing skin on her wedding day and a broad stroke of highlight can often look a little fake. Try dermaplaning. The process completely removes the dead, dull skin cells at the top of the skin and leave you with glowing, fresh skin that is super, super soft. because dead skin cells are taken off during treatment, your usual skincare will penetrate deeper and have a better effect. In addition, it combats that niggly, annoying peach fuzz which you definitely don’t want to be catching the light on the those wedding photos!

Book in at Regent’s Street Aesthetics where you can currently buy packages, including a skin peel or micro-needling, from £120 https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15220636

 

TO GLAM UP

With any wedding, the devil is in the detail and that extends to the wedding jewellery. Often accidentally left off the wedding budget but a key part to that flawless look, choosing the right jewellery will complete the outfit. David’s Bridal offers a 10% discount to its VIBs (Very Important Brides) once you’ve purchased your dress and is a great way to save some dollar pre the big day!

Visit https://www.davidsbridal.co.uk to book an appointment

FOR THE BAMBINOS: TOP BAMBOO TOYS

Hape’s latest collection of kids toys claims that by the time these toys makes it into your hands, the bamboo used to make it has already grown back. *Adds to basket*

Check out our three favourites from the range below:

Flexistix Multi Tower Kit, £25.74 from Amazon

Use the silicone connectors to link the bamboo sticks together one by one to create an entirely new shapes. Hape’s Flexistix kits push the boundaries of STEM learning in a more interpretive and original way.

4Y+

Pallina Ocean Rescue, £28.29 from Amazon

Help free the sea creatures by pulling out the bamboo sticks but without releasing the fish. Pallina is a great challenge for the little ones, to implement the use of a delicate touch and a thoughtful strategy.

3Y+

Skinny Legs Toss, £21.99 from Amazon

Target and toss these silly spiders into a triumphant tangle. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor play Hape’s Skinny Legs Toss is designed for 1 – 4 players at a time. The concept? Each player picks a colour, then gathers their three spiders.

3Y+

SLEEPING BEAUTY: FIVE NOCTURNAL HAIR AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Let’s face it, evenings are for Netflix and napping. We might want to do a five step beauty regime at night but more often than not, it’s not going to happen. That’s why we’ve pulled together five life saver products which will do the work while you sleep. What more could you need!

 

Morning Glamour Pillowcase, £12.99, makeupbox-ldn.co.uk

The Morning Glamour satin pillowcase provides a smoother surface for your hair strands, which reduces matting, breakage, tangling and snagging as you sleep. It’s also non-absorbent, helping your skin maintain maximum moisture. It also prevents wrinkles, allowing you to wake up with smooth, clear and flawless skin every morning.

 

Satin Sleep Turban, £15, Only Curls

Only Curls have updated the traditional satin bonnet into this sleek turban, with a cute bow at the front. Sleeping with a satin cap means no more split ends. It protects your hair from the dryness caused by friction between your hair and moisture-absorbing materials such as cotton. This also helps to greatly reduce breakage, tangles and thinning.

 

Daytox Rich Cream, £26, Waitrose

This decadent cell-reviving cream is enriched with highly active ‘BioDtox’, a mix of citrus, aloe and broccoli. It fills out fine lines and protects against free radicals, while Hyaluron restores a youthful, fresh radiance to the skin. Perfect for dry and stressed skin in need of rich care. Apply at night to allow the cell repairing properties to flourish, given our cells regenerate faster as our body rests.

 

LQ Liquid Health Supplements Skin, Hair & Nails, £29.99, Boots

Who ever said a shot before bed was a bad idea? This daily supplement is scientifically formulated, with multiple key active ingredients such as marine collagen (7000mg), hyaluronic acid, resveratrol, silicon, glucosamine, selenium and vitamins. Take before bed to supplement the natural production of collagen, which occurs as we sleep.

 

Sesderma Factor G Renew Anti-Ageing Regenerating Cream, £46.34, sesderma.co.uk 

A powerful anti-ageing cream with growth factors and plant stem cells to stimulate cellular regeneration, reduce wrinkles and give the skin back its tautness. Apply just before bed to allow ingredients to work their magic as you sleep, and wake up feeling smooth and revitalised.

 

 

HOTEL REVIEW: Hawkstone Hall 

What will you get if you head to Shropshire’s newest House and gardens? Complete luxury paired with utter comfort and Downton Abbey style charm.

This renovated monestary will take your breath away from the minute you approach via the country track, with rolling fields surrounding the impactful and beautiful grounds leading directly up to the House.

A butler style service giving guests the best experience is the main priority for the staff at Hawkstone. From personally greeting you on arrival, with that much needed glass of sparkling wine, through to rustling up anything you wish for your breakfast (not a menu in sight), you’ll feel like royalty by the time you leave and wonder what carrying your own handbag actually means.

We stayed in a classic room and classic charm is certainly what we were given. Aside from the Queen-size bed, draped in crisp white linens and smothered by indulgent, fluffy pillows, there’s a waterfall shower and retro radio softly sharing classical serenades before you arrive. Not stopping there, little extras including fluffy dressing gowns, complimentary Elemis toiletries and buttery shortbread can also be found in the bedrooms. The views provide serenity beyond belief and give views of the courtyard, surrounding countryside and even the lake in the distance.

The Hawkstone gardens spread for miles and in the sunshine you can explore the apple orchard, lakes and greenery via a private buggy tour or an easy stroll. Re-discovered rivers, ponds and monuments are also dotted around the grounds and pools of water filled with hundreds of fish, which are fun for the kids to spot during your exploration of the outdoors.

Thinking about the food (our first thought too)? The Saloon restaurant has just opened and is situated in one of the oldest parts of the original main house. Executive chef Andrew Watts offers chiefly British dishes with bold flavours and the best bit of this restaurant, NO DRESS CODE. Despite the plush fabrics, luxury feel and stunning artwork adorning the walls, there’s no snobbery in this place.

If you’re not looking for a sit-down meal, you can enjoy sharing platters and bar snacks. We’d recommend taking them up on this offer, or at least ensure there’s a designated driver because once you’re at Hawkstone, it’s pretty hard to find any way out. If you’re after something earlier in the day, the Afternoon Tea is a spectacle in itself, including  finger sandwiches, homemade cakes, tarts & scones, along with a selection of loose leaf teas or freshly brewed coffee, all whilst overlooking the beautiful Hawkstone Gardens.

Whilst Hawkstone Hall is a beautiful, serene getaway, it’s also one of the most luxurious wedding venues you might stumble across. The bridal preparation suite is every girl’s dream, with dressing areas for the bridesmaids, huge bathrooms and everything you need for the big day. There are plenty of options for the ‘I do’ locations, from the opulent Ballroom through to the converted private Chapel. Both exclusive and non-exclusive venue hire is available, starting at £2995.00 for non-exclusive and £8,995.00 for exclusive.

Hawkstone Hall facilitates wellness and yoga retreats, and it’s also worth checking out for a day visit. Hosting events including outdoor cinema nights, you can pop along to experience some good ol’ British fresh air before heading home for your own bed.

Would we recommend a stay at Hawkstone? Absolutely. This hidden gem won’t stay hidden for very long but offers some of the best hospitality we’ve ever experienced.

THE PRICES

Classic rooms start from £175.00 a night and include breakfast

Evening meals start at £17.95 for a main (Linguine & seasonal foraged mushrooms)

Afternoon tea costs £29.95 per guest

Wellness retreats start at £395.00 per guest for 2 nights and including all activities.

Event and wedding prices vary.

To book a stay, event or wedding venue viewing at Hawkstone visit http://hawkstonehall.co.uk

DINING IN ’94 WITH EL PIRATA MAYFAIR

Looking for a meal in Mayfair that won’t break the bank? We know, we know, it’s like asking for a unicorn at the end the rainbow. Until now. The lovely lot at El Pirata are extending their 25 birthday celebrations to the masses, offering tasty tapas at their original 1994 prices.

The Back to ’94 Menu will feature 12 tapas dishes and two wines and each dish on the menu leaves change from a £10 note. Highlights from the menu include: calamares con arroz negro – black rice and squid £5.95; gambas pil pil – prawns in olive oil, garlic & dried hot chilli peppers £4.75; and montaditos de jamon serrano – toasted bread with olive oil and fresh tomatoes topped with cured ham £3.95.

 

This place could also help with some star-spotting. Johnny Depp, Brian May and Jose Mourinho have apparently frequente this spot and First Dates Maître d’ Fred Sirieix even named the restaurant as one of his favourite restaurants in London.

 

To book a space, head to https://www.elpirata.co.uk/

JUNE BEAUTY EDIT

As we near this so-called summer, our focus for June’s beauty roundup spotlights on skincare. Protect, glow and go with these hydrating, enriching goodies!

Too Cool For School – Egg Cream Mask

Extremely indulgent and providing both a pre-holiday glow and ultimate hydration. This sheet mask is infused with, you guessed it, egg extracts, coconut water, niacinamide and other botanicals

RRP: £6.50

Where can I buy? Boots

Korres Wild Rose Hydrating Face Mist

A quick spritz of this will set your make up and give a turbo boost of hydration. Ingredients include hyaluronic acid which will help minimise the look of pores

RRP: £26

Where can I buy: Look Fantastic

SESDERMA C-VIT EYE CONTOUR PATCHES

A brilliant one for more youthful, radiant eyes. These patches reduce signs of fatigue within the eye area as well as lessen wrinkles and fine lines. Its active ingredients possess antioxidant and regenerating properties too

RRP: £13

Where can I buy? Amazon

BOOST OXYGEN

OK, OK, so this might just be oxygen in a can BUT if it’s good enough for KimYe, it’s good enough for us. Boost Oxygen boasts additional essential oil aromas to enhance the experience of oxygen intake. Each active ingredient offers additional benefit for both the body and mind

RRP: 14.99

Where can I buy: Boost Oxygen

GRAHAMS NATURAL BODY AND BATH OIL

This handy little bottle is is 100% oils and contains no aqua, so the oils penetrate deep into the skin. Oils include Emu oil (which penetrates all five levels of skin), apricot kernel oil (rich in vitamin A and E) and manuka oil (boasting antibacterial properties)

RRP: 13.99

Where can I buy: Lloyds Pharmacies

TAN GUMMIES

The world’s first edible tanning supplements. These cute gummies with a distinct raspberry flavour help to accelerate and enhance a perfect tan for all skin tones – with or without the sun – and help nourish and restore your skins optimum glow from the inside out

RRP: £18

Where can I buy? Utan

IT’S PIMMS O’CLOCK  – SUMMER RECIPES FROM THE ULTIMATE FRUIT CUP

OK, so the ‘Great British Summer’ mightn’t be so great now but there’s one thing that will make it better, a perfect pitcher of Pimms. We’ve shared our favourite recipes below and we defy you to not want to don the sunnies after a glass of one of these…

PIMM’S NO.6 – ENGLISH ROSE

Fill a tumbler with ice cubes

Pour 50ml Pimm’s No.6 (Vodka Cup),

125ml Fentiman’s Rose Lemonade

Add a dash each of lavender syrup, lemon juice and orange bitters

PIMM’S NO.1

Fill a tumbler or tall glass with ice cubes

Pour in 50ml Pimm’s No.1 and top up with lemonade

Add a few sliced strawberries, orange and cucumber

Stir and top with a sprig of mint

PIMM’S SPRITZ

Fill a Copa or wine glass with ice cubes

Pour in 50ml Pimm’s No.1 and 75ml lemonade, and top with sparkling wine

Add a few slices of cucumber and a sprig of mint

PIMM’S JUG

Half fill a jug with ice cubes

Pour in 200ml Pimm’s No.1 and top with lemonade

Add some sliced strawberries, orange and cucumber

Stir and top with a big sprig of mint

PILLOW PERSONALISATION FROM NANU

Let’s be honest, there is absolutely nothing better than laying your head on the pillow at night. There’s also nothing worse than laying your head on a pillow at night and that pillow being lumpy or flat. Shudders.

The sleep experts at Nanu have introduced a gamechanger – the world’s first personalised pillow.

How it works

Simply input a few answers online about which way you sleep, together with your height and weight and then asks you to choose the level of firmness. The answers will then be put into a pillow builder, or to be more technical, a mechanical algorithm, to create your tailored pillow. Simple.

What’s in the Nanu pillow

Super soft and allergen free recycled filling. The sustainable efforts filter through to the packaging too, they use only recycled materials.

How much it costs

The pillow costs £30. Whilst it might seem a little steep compared to a typical pack of two, it’s completely worth it. Don’t believe us? Give it a free 30 day trial!

Why it’s important to get the right pillow  

A good night sleep might just be the best medicine. It helps your skin, helps to reduce stress, puts you in a better mood and could even make you smarter!

Head to https://nanusleep.co.uk/ to create your pillow and learn more about the benefits of sleep. Happy napping!