Winter Parkas

Okay not those huge padded coats with fur collars which look like your off hunting or about to go on a husky sled across some deep snow ……… I am thinking something warm, practical and of course stylish with a bit of fun. We have found some practical fun parkas and some luxe ones for those days when you need to be warm dry but chic.

Winter Capes

I love capes, I have always loved capes not just for their swishy qualities and who doesn’t love to swish but the fact they enhance any outfit from jeans to an evening dress. This season cape designs go from very sleek, smart elegant capes to full on fierce with Gucci tiger prints.

Top Christmas Hampers

Everyone loves a hamper from self-gifting baskets of delicious treats , wine , the makings of your festive parties or lunches or these delicious hampers make a wonderful gift for loved ones , they take the strain out of entertaining and give you inspiration and of course loads of goodies to tuck into.

Laurie Lee Leather

It’s never too late to add some attitude and rebellion or say what you’re thinking with your wardrobe – so do it in style with a Laurie Lee leather jacket …… Founded in London in 2015, by ex-advertising Creative Director Laurie Lee these jackets have the fabulous mix of a flattering fit and an attitude statement

ESPA at Look Fantastic

As one of the world’s leading skincare brands, ESPA is housed in some of the most opulent and luxurious spas around the globe. Designed around the belief that every person can achieve natural beauty and inner calm, each ESPA product is formulated with a blend of active botanicals and nourishing extracts, to deliver the very best nutrition to your face, body and hair ESPA’s bodycare collection helps to achieve naturally beautiful skin and a sense of inner calm.

Spiced Indian Chicken Recipe

This spicy chicken recipe is perfect for transforming leftover cooked chicken from your Sunday roast into a tasty midweek meal. You can use any cooked chicken, or try our Honey roast chicken recipe below. Simply chop or shred the leftover meat to stir into this spicy curry sauce.

Leather Jackets

The ultimate wardrobe classic from biker style to edge to edge , a leather jacket works with all your wardrobe from work to weekend and it’s the only garment which looks better with age as it softens and moulds to your body with wear.

Quilted Coats & Jackets

The new sleek quilted coats give you that cocooning warmth without leaving you looking like the Michelin Man with rings of puffy coat …….  Seriously for warmth you cannot beat a quilted coat as they are a lightweight option in the very cold plus you keep dry – so take your pick from the practical to the outrageous

Faux Fur Coats

I prefer fun furs as they are, from just fabulous leopard prints to fun bold colours; fun furs are very warm so let’s not just dismiss them as a lightweight coat, and you can really snuggle down in style during the cold weather.

Protein World Beauty Supplements

As a huge believer in the power of supplements we love these great supplements which work on specific areas of beauty like your hair, skin nails or just boosting your general wellbeing.

Veggie Heaven at Marks & Spencer

A meat-free spread with real wow factor, dazzle vegetarian guests with decadent starters like The Collection Cornish Cruncher and cider cheese bake and colourful mains such as our indulgent ricotta stacks – no dry nut cutlets for your festive dinner .

Pumpkin Gnocchi Recipe

This easy homemade gnocchi recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin after Halloween. Used instead of traditional potato, the mashed pumpkin gives the finished gnocchi a beautiful golden colour and sweet taste. Cooked with a simple sage butter sauce, this recipe is sure to warm you up on chilly autumnal evenings. If pumpkins are not available, butternut squash works just as well. To make this recipe vegetarian, swap the Parmesan for vegetarian hard cheese.