Parlour – More Than ‘Meats’ The Eye
Never judge a book by its cover. That’s the motto I’ve adopted after a recent visit to Parlour, in Kensal Rise. With a traditional pub exterior still displaying the former name of…
Lucy McGuire
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Lucy is a former aspiring Psychologist turned journalist who loves spas, coffee, cocktails and culture. While her 9-5 job involves interviewing women on their fascinating real life stories, her evenings and weekends are spent sipping cosmos in Soho, blogging about her travels, and putting the world to right over coffee in Covent Garden.
Roispresso Tea – A Healthy Energy Boost
Do you find it impossible to resist grabbing a freshly brewed coffee on your way to the office? Well, soon, you could be swapping your morning double shot latte for…
Kuala Lumpur – Luxury at Dazzling Heights
As the iconic cityscape of Kuala Lumpur emerged, it was one of the most exciting taxi drives from any airport I’d made. Through bleary jet-lagged eyes, the iconic Petronas towers emerged…
Roti Chai: Spicing Up Your Monday
Monday nights are for hitting the gym or recovering from your first working day of the week, right? Well, in truth, those of us who spend Mondays ‘laying low’ could…
Spa Review: Ultimate Aromatherapy
Lacking energy? In need of a pick me up? Or suffering from disturbed sleep? If the daily rat-run and indulgent festivities have taken their toll, now could be the time…
Facial At The Como Shambhala – A ‘Gym’ Workout For The Skin
The Metropolitan has always been known as the star-studded boutique hotel where you’re guaranteed to spot a celeb. Just as trendy is the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant Nobu – a well-known…
The Latest Posh Burger Joint To Hit Soho
Let’s face it, London is teaming with burger joints – some are brilliant, and some, well, you get what you pay for. And while we enjoy ordering a ‘posh’ burger…
Mercer Street Hotel: Boutique Luxury in Seven Dials
Covent Garden is great at this time of year. You can fill an afternoon browsing antique trinkets in the Jubilee Market Hall, pick up hand-made greetings cards at the Apple…
Magical Malaysian Escape
As I closed my eyes and inhaled the hot steam, the aroma of fennel seeds and cloves filled my senses. ‘Take a deep breath and explore the others’, my therapist…
Latin Fun In The East End
When Belle was invited to the press launch of Barrio East – the third addition to a collection of Latin ‘cantinas’ across the capital, we were left wanting more. The…