March is a whole new mood and we’re seriously loving it.
From pledging allegiance to one of our favourite NYC hotels (by sporting a fantastic varsity-style Carlyle jumper) to online learning with the UK’s creative set, plus the chicest picnic basket we can’t wait to show off come 29 March – here’s what’s on our radar this week.
JOURNAL WITH THIS Papier x Gurls Talk, Limited-Edition Notebook
Model, mental health activist, and Gurls Talk founder Adwoa Aboah has joined forces with Papier for International Women’s Day to create a limited-edition journal/notebook for self-reflection. Throughout March, 100% of profits from the collection will be donated to Gurls Talk – the community-led non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of adolescent gxrls and young womxn. Available in three colours, its pages feature a series of writing prompts as well as quotes collected by Adwoa from inspirational women, including Serena Williams, Sinéad Burke, and Emily Ratajkowski.
WEAR THIS FRAME, Carlyle Sweatshirt
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel epitomises ‘old-school New York’. Broadway veteran Elaine Stritch lived here, Marilyn Monroe and JFK are reported to have rendezvoused at the Upper East Side address, and Bemelmans’s Bar still draws a creative, international crowd. Riffing on this vintage snapshot of The Carlyle, L.A.-born, cool-kid fashion brand Frame launched their spring capsule collection inspired by NYC in the late 1970s – FRAME x The Carlyle. The collection features two crewneck sweatshirts and a baseball cap stamped with the hotel’s legendary logo. Lending a nostalgic and sporty feel to any outfit, pair yours with an oversized blazer and cowboy boots in a style nod to Princess Di. It’s time to bring The Carlyle (and its cool new merch) to you.
TONE WITH THIS Susanne Kaufmann, Restorative Toning Body Cream and Serum
Susanne Kaufmann does it again with her latest product drop. First up, there’s SK’s Restorative Toning Body Cream – a luxurious, triple-threat product. In addition to stimulating the skin’s metabolism (thanks to a combination of caffeine, tiger grass, and boldo extracts) and supporting the production of collagen, it also helps tighten the connective tissue; the result: skin appears visibly firmer and smoother. Then, there’s the Toning Body Serum which enhances the detox benefits of an improved diet and claims the same skin-firming effects of regular workouts. With gyms currently closed, this duo is helping us kick our body-toning goals into high gear pre-summer.
WATCH THIS YouTube X British Vogue, Vogue Visionaries Masterclass
Vogue Visionaries is a new series of masterclasses compiled by YouTube and British Vogue. All eight episodes in the series are free to watch, with each short episode tapping into the psyches of some of the UK’s most brilliant creative minds. Expect wisdoms from some of British Vogue’s closest collaborators, including hair stylist Sam McKnight, actor Naomi Scott, writer Bernardine Evaristo, model Alexa Chung, and singer-songwriter Celeste. Sharing their expertise and knowledge in a given field, tune it to learn tricks of the trade(s) with his octet of masters.
PICNIC WITH THIS Alessi, Dressed En Plein Air Picnic Set
Marvellous things happen at picnics. Case in point – The Von Trapp children learnt their Do Re Mi’s while in attendance. For afternoons just as wholesome, come 29 March we’ll be embracing the UK’s latest restriction lift and enjoying al fresco dining with friends and family. Elevate your picnic game with this elegant wicker basket, designed by Marcel Wanders for Alessi. Comprising of plates, cutlery, and glassware for four people prepping your Provençal-inspired luncheon for the park will be a cinch. Add a bottle of rosé, and enough cheese to feed a battalion and you’re all set.
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