Introducing Volzhenka Caviar
Marcus at The Berkeley in Knightsbridge played host to the London launch of an exciting caviar brand that is set on modernising the appeal of this traditional delicacy. With an impressive range and contemporary packaging, which includes an integrated ice pack within the presentation box for those needing to travel with their purchase, Volzhenka is already […]
Champagne in the sky at British Summer Time
Barclaycard British Summer Time is currently taking place in Hyde Park. It is one of the top events on our British Summer Social Season Guide and attracts some of the best music artists in the world. This weekend will see The Who take to the stage tonight, followed by Taylor Swift tomorrow and they will […]
Create your own Jo Malone wedding scent
By The Sloaney Bride I remember watching the live television broadcast of the Royal Wedding and being completely captivated by the whole occasion. From start to finish, it seemed to be a magical day for many and not least the bride. It was a fairytale wedding and while it would be impossible to replicate many […]
Exploring Burgundy: A weekend getaway to Lyon
By LAURA TOOGOOD The South of France is one of the most popular destinations for holiday makers during the summer months. While many people choose to fly to Nice Airport, others enjoy making their way down by car. Lyon is the perfect place for an overnight stop for those driving from Britain, but it is […]
The British Social Season is in full swing!
We are right in the middle of The Season and there are lots of exciting events to attend over the new few weeks. Don’t forget that you can stay up-to-date with all of the key occasions by taking a look at our British Summer Social Season Guide. One date change to keep in mind relates to […]
Soho Metropolitan Hotel, Toronto: Home from home for the movie stars
By LAURA TOOGOOD I had never visited Canada before embarking on my latest travel assignment. The striking National flag, which features that symbolic maple leaf, stories of grizzly bears and tales of incredible skiing holidays from friends were at the forefront of my mind during the Air Canada flight from Heathrow. However, I did not […]
Royal Ascot: A stylish start to the world’s best race meet
Royal Ascot began with a fantastic day of racing yesterday and the event opened in style with a host of high profile names enjoying the glorious sunshine. The Queen chose to wear a striking pink outfit for the first day of the prestigious race meet and she was greeted by thousands of race goers for […]
The Aston Martin art car by Tobias Rehberger
Aston Martin Racing has unveiled a 24 Hours of Le Mans art car designed by artist Tobias Rehberger. The unique creation gives the Gulf #97 Vantage GTE the illusion of movement and speed, even when static. Rehberger is renowned for his abstract art and optical effects that distort perception and has received numerous international prizes and […]
GREY GOOSE introduces the ultimate summer martini
This summer, GREY GOOSE is partnering with Harvey Nichols and inviting guests to discover the world of summer martinis. There is an exciting new Limited Edition summer martini cocktail and food pairing menu available at a series of pop-up alfresco terraces in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. The GREY GOOSE summer martini cocktail collection has been […]
The Definitive Girls’ Guide to Geneva
By ROSEMIN ANDERSON Hidden in Switzerland, there is a new shopping capital. Better known for its corporate offerings than its retail options, Geneva’s brisk business façade masks a beautiful city with many options for a relaxing girly weekend away. Luckily, girls in the know can refer to the Geneva Girls’ Guide, handily provided by the […]
An enchanting historical adventure in France: Puy du Fou
By ROSEMIN ANDERSON Few may know that one of Europe’s greatest amusement parks resides in the rural countryside near Nantes, France. Puy du Fou is an inexplicably joyous theme park in the traditional sense, providing spectacular outdoor shows on the theme of history (French and otherwise) for all the family to enjoy. The experience isn’t […]
A Moment for You: Ease your wedding stress
By The Sloaney Bride To be honest, I never thought that I would get stressed in the build up to my wedding day. I am a relatively calm person and ever since my beau proposed I have wanted the preparation to be nothing but fun and filled with excitement. With an engagement lasting nearly a […]
Cointreau Fizz create a new tipple for the wedding season
Cointreau, the iconic French liqueur, have created a new cocktail for the summer that will go down a treat on that very special day. It is also an interesting alternative to the traditional wedding tipple! The Cointreau Fizz is a light and refreshing cocktail that will give you that all important glitz and glamour on your wedding […]
HulaFit at The Berkeley: The ultimate abdominal workout
The Berkeley Health Club & Spa is really thinking outside of the box this summer when it comes to fitness options and is launching London’s first rooftop hula-hooping masterclasses. Twirling hips and wiggling waists will be all the rage as the Berkeley partners with leading hula-hoop fitness experts HulaFit. Burning up to 600 calories an […]
The Heidsieck Monopole Champagne Treehouse at British Summer Time
Heidsieck Monopole has been announced as the official champagne partner of Barclaycard’s British Summer Time at Hyde Park. There will be plenty of bars and VIP areas where you can raise a glass to the fantastic performances and enjoy some #MonopoleMoments. However, there is one place that you will really want to be seen and […]
Introducing Florabellio: The new Diptyque fragrance
The Diptyque store in London’s Marylebone has enjoyed a bit of a revamp recently and this was celebrated with a special launch party. However, it was not the only reason that caused a social soiree to be organised as the brand also announced the arrival of their new fragrance, Florabellio. Those in attendance admired the […]
BNP Paribas Tennis Classic attracts top stars to The Hurlingham Club
Last year’s Australian Open Champion and current World No.9 Stan Wawrinka, World No.15 Gaël Monfils and rising star Borna Ćorić are all confirmed to play at the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic at The Hurlingham Club in London. The event will take place from the 23rd of June until the 26th of June and it will […]
The Perrier-Jouët Art of Vintage Collection
Perrier-Jouët has released its first ever series of vintage champagnes. The Art of Vintage Collection is a rare selection of three mature vintages of Belle Epoque. The 1985 bottle will be particularly interesting for some this year because it will make an ideal birthday present for anyone turning 30 over the coming months. The […]
Organic gardening with Natural Urban Gardeners
By RACHEL COLLISON The Chelsea Flower Show is on us. It’s the time of year to grab your sun hat, a glass of champagne and meander through an inspirational world of wonder. Gardening enthusiasts from around the world have been enticed to showcase their horticultural skills and finesse in the ultimate celebration of plants, design […]
A Bond girl hen weekend: Island hopping in Croatia
Lying on the front of a speedboat to sunbathe with beautiful blue sky above and sparkling seawater below, before flying across the waves with spectacular scenery in the distance, whilst surrounded by your closest friends sounds like a rather dreamy occurrence. However, it became a reality when we set off on a recent mission to […]
‘St James’s Glorious Garden’ Afternoon Tea at Conrad London
There was great excitement in the Westminster area when Conrad Hotels & Resorts announced that they would be opening their flagship London property. The highly anticipated launch was very much welcomed and this new addition to the capital’s luxury hotel scene has proven successful. One of the main attractions for residents and visitors to the […]
A luxury European island spa tour with guaranteed sunshine
By LAURA TOOGOOD During spring and early summer there are only a few places in Europe where you can truly catch some rays and enjoy an early sun break. Very few destinations are able to guarantee consistent good weather; however, the Canary Islands are blessed with glorious sunshine almost throughout the entire year. Throughout April […]
BerryClever: The social shopping site created by mums for mums
By RACHEL COLLISON With the Royal arrival we find ourselves asking again ‘What would Kate do?’ There has been much speculation on what baby must-have’s Kate will be using for our new Princess, Princess Charlotte. With exotic gifts from around the world being bestowed I am sure even Kate secretly turns to google for reviews […]
Enjoy the best of the Algarve at VILA VITA Parc
By LAURA TOOGOOD (Twitter: @TheSloaney @Laura_Toogood) I visited Portugal some years ago and the one thing that springs to mind whenever someone mentions the Algarve is the incredible fresh fish. While many visitors are likely to associate this part of the world with golf, I remember being bowled over by the impressive selection of seafood that is […]
Need valet airport parking? APH help you drive and fly in style!
If you are jetting off for a holiday or long weekend of relaxation anytime soon then we recommend taking a look at APH and their fantastic meet and greet airport parking service. The ‘travelling day’ of a getaway can be relatively stressful at times, especially if you decide to drive to the airport. However, APH […]
Hotel Xenia launches Chelsea Flower Show Package
By SARAH BACON Hotel Xenia, which is a lovely boutique hotel located on the Cromwell Road in London, has launched a special package for the Chelsea Flower Show and is inviting all horticultural enthusiasts to take advantage of the offering. The hotel is walking distance from the show and there are nearly 100 rooms, including […]
Exploring Northern Ireland with Maserati
By Gosia Brzezinska and Adam Swierczewski With the new season of Game of Thrones on air, visiting Northern Ireland couldn’t be more timely. Thus, we were very pleased when Maserati invited us to experience an escape with the new Quattroporte Diesel around Northern Ireland. We were met by the Maserati team at Belfast Airport and chauffeured to […]
Get ready for summer with Heidi Klein
With summer nearly upon us we were excited about getting an exclusive preview of the new Heidi Klein collection. The company was started in 2002 with the idea of creating the UK’s first one-stop holiday shop. It has become one of the main ‘go to’ places for anyone jetting off for some winter sun as […]
The London Silver Company’s England Rugby Rose Collection
By JAMES HASKELL When it comes to my friends and family, playing for England can create somewhat of a dichotomy… On the one hand, you want them to be proud and supportive – of course you do. But on the other hand, looking up into the stands and seeing your mates dressed in full kit while […]
Scottish pop up Dram and Smoke is back in town!
By CAT GRAY Slick Scottish pop up Dram and Smoke is back with a new spring menu and a new home in a former sofa factory in Hackney Wick overlooking the Olympic Stadium. Having experienced their first foray in to the London restaurant scene last summer, they had a lot to live up to but they […]
Kiss Nails create the best at-home gel nails!
We review the latest Kiss Nails must-haves… If you are struggling to find time to visit your nail salon and need an at-home treatment to tie you over between appointments or simply want to create the look yourself on a regular basis, we have found some excellent nail products by Kiss. The best set of products includes […]
Ohso: The good chocolate!
BY NATASHA EDDERY Now, for those of you who simply cannot give up chocolate, my latest discovery will have you queuing up outside your nearest Whole Foods. It’s called Ohso and it’s a chocolate bar that is gluten free but also contains good bacteria and nutritional values. If you are not ready to give up […]
The nutrition gurus who will help spring clean your diet
By Natasha Eddery With summer creeping up quickly it is the perfect time to give your diet a spring clean and there are several nutrition gurus on hand to give you great advice. I have been avidly browsing my current nutrition bibles, Deliciously Ella, by Ella Woodward, and Eat, Nourish, Glow, by Amelia Freer. If […]
#BackOffBeach: Bed Head launch new hair care range for summer
Holiday season is fast approaching and Bed Head have launched some new products to help protect your hair from the elements. If you are jetting off to a sunny beach this summer then the Beach Bound Hair Protection Spray is definitely a suitcase essential. This product has been designed specifically to protect your hair from […]
Sakura at Sake no Hana
This week Sake no Hana, which is part of the impressive Hakkasan Group hosted an exclusive party to celebrate the launch of Sakura at Sake no Hana. The bar, which is located beneath the restaurant on the ground floor, was beautifully decorated with cherry blossom. Stunning pink branches also currently frame the door outside and […]
Carol Joy London launches a miracle eye mask
As readers of The Sloaney will know, Carol Joy London is one of our favourite beauty brands. The range is extremely luxurious but also very effective and the skincare products are simply excellent. Also, one of their facials at The Dorchester is a must for spa junkies! Needless to say, we were very excited to […]
Hästens embraces spring with new floral bed linen
Chelsea Flower Show is just around the corner and if you prefer not to wear floral patterns, you can still embrace the theme at home without filling up your wardrobe with flower power dresses! Swedish bed specialist, Hästens have created a great range of linens that take inspiration from some beautiful flowers. The collection has been designed […]
A preview of the Nevill Holt Opera
The Nevill Holt Opera, which is hosted by David Ross who founded Carphone Warehouse, is fast becoming one of the highlights of the British Summer Social Season and it has sold out in record time this year. It was launched as an independent opera festival in 2013 and takes place in a beautiful and unique […]
James Haskell tries ‘Below The Belt Grooming’
By JAMES HASKELL If you’ve ever watched episodes of Dragons’ Den you will always see people coming up with solutions for problems that perhaps didn’t exist in the first place, and this was my first thought when I received the very smart looking but slightly intimidating Below The Belt Grooming package. That however was only […]
Fine Dining at Royal Ascot
This year, Royal Ascot will have a whole host of Michelin starred chefs serving delicious menus to race goers. The fine dining options at this premier racing fixture will be headlined by twice Michelin starred chefs, Michael Caines, who will be hosting On5, and Phil Howard who will be hosting The Panoramic Restaurant. Michael and […]
