Hero Winter Skincare Product: proto-col miracle balm
We were first introduced to the skincare brand proto-col last year. They are responsible for a collagen facemask that we truly believe is one of the best beauty products on the market for producing instantly noticeable results. The at-home treatment featured in our ‘top three face masks for restoring radiance’ following the festive season and […]
Plan your perfect Valentine’s Day toast
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it is time to make some plans for the special day. Everyone loves to raise a glass of champagne on an important occasion and Champagne Bruno Paillard has a Rosé Premier Cuvée, which is perfect for celebrations on February the 14th. It has just been listed by the glass at […]
An unbeatable ski holiday at the Goldener Berg Hotel in Oberlech
By LAURA TOOGOOD I was a latecomer to the world of skiing holidays. Unlike many of my peers, I didn’t make it to the slopes during childhood. I was too busy caught up with equestrian competitions and skiing always seemed to clash with trials for the British team, which took preference every time. My first […]
Enjoy Michelin star Austrian treats at The Post Stuben in Gasthof Post, Lech
By LAURA TOOGOOD During our recent visit to Oberlech for a travel feature that explored this chic skiing destination, we ventured down from the mountains one evening to sample the culinary delights at the Gasthof Post. This Relais & Châteaux property is known as one of the most exclusive destinations in the village of Lech. […]
Clip in your perfect hair style with Easilocks Red Carpet
By LAURA TOOGOOD I have experimented with various types of hair extensions over the years. My first venture was an attempt to rescue a rather extreme series of colour changes. This was during the time when I was working in fashion and had to move quickly from blonde to brown and then black to red, […]
Spoil your loved one with champagne and chocolates
To be honest, we don’t need Valentine’s Day to come around for an excuse to guzzle a box of chocolates. Those who share a sweet tooth know all too well that enjoying a delicious selection of chocolates is a great treat at any time of the year. If you can demonstrate good self-control, it is […]
The Lucky Onion presents HIX at the Races for Cheltenham
The Lucky Onion presents HIX at the Races, a unique collaboration between The Lucky Onion and HIX Restaurants on Tuesday 10th March to Friday 13th March 2015 during Cheltenham race week at No.38 The Park, The Lucky Onion’s beautiful 13 bedroomed boutique hotel. The partnership will see the hotel transformed into a pop-up private HIX […]
Top mid-winter makeup buys
We love discovering new products here at The Sloaney and it is always great at this time of year to find some extra treats that help enhance your beauty routine. We first heard about HJ Manicure when they hosted a launch for the new range at Orico on the King’s Road. Although we were unable […]
The Baby Carrier WE love
By RACHEL COLLISON In October BabyBjorn the brand daddy of carriers launched their latest baby carrier to the market, the WE. BabyBjorn are synonymous with Baby Carriers. They have been doing it since the 70’s, they are reliable, safe and stylish. This family owned Swedish company are experts in form and function. The Sloaney […]
Making fruitful wine investments
Investing in wine has become increasingly fashionable over recent years and has proven to be a relatively reliable placement for funds, if you make the right choices. Small-scale fine wine investments are particularly popular, especially with the rising demand in China and Russia. The Internet, growing number of investment options and an increase in the […]
Dub Jam: The Caribbean comes to London
There is certainly no sign of ‘Dry January’ in Dub Jam. We popped into the cosy Jamaican rum shack last night and it was full to the brim. Admittedly, it is a small space but every table was taken and people were waiting patiently outside the door at times for a free standing spot to […]
Carven launch men’s fragrances at The Sanderson
With a new year, comes lots of exciting new product launches. Last night, Carven hosted an event at The Sanderson London to celebrate the release of two fragrances for men. Some guests enjoyed a selection of delicious cocktails, while those enrolling on Dry January were able to make the most of equally tasty mocktails. The […]
James Haskell urges all men to try a spa experience
Our columnist and England Rugby player James Haskell visits the Metropolitan London to enjoy his new love of spas… Would I like a spa treatment? Err – yes please! Who in their right mind wouldn’t want to go to go to a spa, especially one named “the complete man”. Now, I was already laboring under […]
The best products for hiding roots!
Our pick of the best products and tricks of the trade for hiding your re-growth or roots, whatever the colour of your hair… Dry Shampoo Whether you want to freshen up your hair between washes or simply add extra volume for a night out, Dry Shampoo has become very popular in recent years. While there […]
The London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show
The Sunday Times ‘Rich List’ highlights that London is the place to be for High Net Worth Individuals. The capital is now the base for more millionaires and billionaires than any other city on earth. Seeing as it is favoured by Britain’s elite as well as major entrepreneurs from around the world, it seems an […]
Serving the perfect cheese board
A good cheese board is crucial for a dinner party. It normally becomes the centrepiece of your table at some point during the evening, so investing in the best serving board and suitable knives is worthwhile. It is also important to provide a diverse selection of cheese and the presentation can make this course very […]
Top Tips for making it through Dry January
Dry January has become increasingly popular in recent years with many people seeing it as the perfect opportunity for a prolonged detox. After a rather indulgent Christmas and New Year, it also seems the ideal time to give yourself a complete rest from alcohol. This year there are five weekends to negotiate without enjoying your […]
The Great Sausage Roll at The Red Lion in Barnes
If you are taking is easy for January then we have something you can look forward to at the end of the month. For the third successive year, The Great Sausage Roll Off will take place at The Red Lion in Barnes! The event will kick off at 7:30pm on Wednesday the 28th of January. […]
New Year, new make up brushes!
If you are starting 2015 with a sense of ‘out with the old and in with the new’, then it is a good time to replace your make up brushes. Make up brushes can be notoriously difficult to keep clean and so they often have a set lifespan. Now is an ideal opportunity to clear […]
Totally Toppers: A personalised Bride & Groom for your wedding cake
If you are planning a wedding this year, then a wedding cake is likely to feature high on your list of priorities to organise. Whether you are deciding the shape, colour, height or flavour, there is something else that you should not forget about… the topper! Your wedding cake topper will sit proudly on the […]
Top three facemasks for restoring radiance
If your skin is in need of some extra special care following a busy festive season, we recommend investing in a new face mask. They are the quickest way to give your complexion a boost and will help make sure that you regain a smooth glow for 2015. So, without further ado, here are our […]
Only the best for Bond: We test drive the Aston Martin fleet
With the announcement of the new James Bond film came the announcement of a new Aston Martin model with Spectre heralding the launch of the DB10. The company has not only become synonymous with 007 but it is also representative of the best of British luxury. The Sloaney team was recently invited to test drive a […]
Hit the ski slopes in style
Following a slower than normal start to the ski season in the Alps, the snow has finally arrived in full force. If you are planning to escape to the slopes over the coming months, we recommend Val d’Isere as one of the best resorts to visit. That said, we are jetting off to Austria at […]
10 New Year sayings to help start 2015 on the right foot
The New Year is fast approaching. As 2014 draws to a close, there is time to reflect on past months. Whether you had a year to remember or a year to forget, January presents us all with a fresh start. With this in mind, we have collected 10 sayings to help you start 2015 on […]
Beat the Christmas bulge at Tombo
If you have woken up on Boxing Day feeling rather full after gorging on Christmas dinner, the thought of a traditional English roast this weekend probably couldn’t be further from your mind! With New Year resolutions always packed with thoughts of eating well and staying healthy, you can get a head start during the festive […]
Last Minute Gift Ideas with a touch of Grace
By NATASHA EDDERY Grace Belgravia, London’s first women’s only health and wellbeing retreat is founded wholly on the concept of inside-out beauty, promoting optimum health and wellbeing via a fully-integrated 360° approach. This Christmas they have created a gift menu dedicated to providing the ultimate me time for the woman in your life. The Grace […]
Katie Ann Lamb: All I want for Christmas is 852 London
With 3 days till Christmas there’s only one gift I want under the tree this year. 852 London is a luxurious line of statement jewellery that will ensure all eyes are on you this festive season! The rhinestones and metals used in many of the necklaces, earrings and bracelets allow much of the collection to […]
Christmas Gift Inspiration: Stunning Jewellery
Christmas has crept up so quickly this year that there has barely been time to finish gift shopping. For those who are making the most of the next few days for purchasing presents, we recommend taking a look at some of the beautiful jewellery that is available this season. We have featured David Marshall in […]
James Haskell’s Christmas Gift Guide
By JAMES HASKELL Well here we are again! Just over a week before Christmas and nearly another year has flown by – it seems like only yesterday that I was making my 2013 gift recommendations for The Sloaney. Men are notoriously hard to buy for, so I’ve scoured around again this year to find my […]
Try the Kate Moss beauty secret with Sun-Believable
When Kate Moss recently announced that fake tan is one of her best kept beauty secrets, we started to rummage around the bathroom cabinet to give ourselves a bronzed glow for the winter months. Self tan is definitely one of the easiest ways to cheer up your complexion, especially at this time of year. For […]
Streaky Gin: A brilliantly British cocktail bar
Streaky Gin has the wow factor as soon as you step through the door. With an enormous glowing Gin sign hanging above the bar, an entrance to the staircase that resembles an old-fashioned telephone box, wallpaper that imitates a library in the corridor and bar stools in the basement that are saddles, you cannot help […]
BOBO Social: Masters of the ‘Posh Burger’
Charlotte Street is always a great place to visit for a casual bite to eat and it is packed with fun restaurants. One of the most recent additions is BOBO Social and this is the place to go if you like ‘posh burgers’. They currently have a seasonal burger available, which has a festive twist. […]
Box Upon a Time – A Christmas Shopping Fairytale
By RACHEL COLLISON With the month of December comes the joy of Christmas and if you are anything like me – the not-so-joyful Christmas shopping! With phrases like ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday’ created by the media to whip us all up into even more of a festive frenzy than we already are, it can […]
Is IQ predetermined from birth?
By RACHEL COLLISON Everyone wants their child to be intelligent and a high achiever, yes we would love them to be sporty, good looking and happy too. My child is only a baby and I have yet to enter into the competitive parent conversations. “Barnaby can recite the Latin alphabet backwards while posing for Burberry […]
Christmas Shopping Preview: Selfridges
Christmas at Selfridges is all about personalisation this year. From Nutella jars emblazoned with your name to luxury leather goods featuring your initials in a subtle corner, tagging your friends and family in their gifts is the thing to do! We popped into the annual Christmas Preview to take a look at what the luxury […]
Aston Martin ‘In Motion’ Celebrates 50 Years of Bond
Aston Martin is a brand that has become synonymous with James Bond, so it was apt that during the exciting announcement of the latest Bond film, Sceptre, the luxury car brand also introduced a new offering. Bond’s stunning new car is the Aston Martin DB10, which also marks the brand’s half century anniversary with 007. […]
A Frosted Fantasy with Jo Malone
Jo Malone always plays a big part in Christmas at The Sloaney! We love visiting the boutique shop in London to gather some Christmas presents for special friends and family in our lives. Apart from providing a selection of gorgeous gift boxes that make impressive presents, Jo Malone also has some enchanting fragrances to help […]
Christmas in Bath at the Francis Hotel
Last year, The Sloaney Travel Team jetted off to explore the Christmas Markets in Dusseldorf. While Germany certainly boasts some of the best Christmas Markets in Europe, there are also plenty of brilliant versions that you can enjoy without venturing too far from home. One of the most famous in England is the Bath Christmas […]
Harrods introduce The Truffle Shop
The Truffle Shop has recently been launched in the Harrods Food Hall. It offers whole truffles and a decadent selection of truffle-inspired dishes-to-go. From sophisticated starters and mouth-watering mains to inventive desserts, the sought-after ingredient takes centre stage in an indulgent array of warming winter dishes. Harrods chefs have created a glorious menu and starters […]
