This week, we’re checking out sweet summer scents and lip-smacking London eateries.
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Shift your mindset to sunnier, brighter times with Molton Brown’s scents for summer. Created by senior perfumer Vanessa Prudent, Molton Brown’s Delicious Rhubarb & Rose is the perfect balance of freshness just in time for the summer season. Pouring her sensitivity and gentleness into this creation, Prudent’s pairing of classic and modern notes captures her childhood memories of baking. The Eau de Parfum features a signature note of juicy raspberry entwined with freshly picked lychee, tender peony, and a spicy kick of pink pepper. The fragrance draws to a close with a rich, cedarwood musk trail; ‘delicious’ is the perfect word to describe it.
Authenticity is paramount to a positive dining experiences. Walking around Chinatown (where YATAY is based) may make you think ‘tourist trap’, but take our word for it: this Japanese robatayaki restaurant and bar is a must-visit. Inspired by the new-age Izakayas of Tokyo and the street-food culture of Japan, the name ‘YATAY’ refers to small street vendors from which the restaurant takes its inspiration. Sultry in its design – think polished concrete and black steel juxtaposed with charred dark wood, decorated with contemporary large art works – take a pew at the bar and indulge in classic robatayaki skewers alongside raw dishes and salads, as well as small and large sharing plates. Feeling fancy-free? Take a gamble and opt for YATAY’s six skewer roulette where the kitchen picks for you. With options including trout with kizami wasabi, koji-cured lamb, beef with ginger pepper lime sauce, roasted shallot with miso, cured beetroot with garlic, and heirloom tomato with yuzu koji basil – you win every time regardless of outcome.
Add a sprinkle of summer to your wrists, courtesy of Roxanne Assouline. This mood-enhancing trio crafted from enamel beads offers a hint of playfulness to any outfit. A happy addition to an beachside look – or a source of serotonin as you type away from your home office – we’re stacking these with all our favourites. Leandra Medine, queen of the ‘arm party’ is our style reference.
Australian resortwear label BOTEH is known for its elevated paisley prints and fluid silhouettes, which are perfect for the beach and beyond. The brand has just joined forces with Browns on an exclusive capsule collection, which we are primed and ready to ‘add to basket’. CF’s hero piece is this joyous floral maxi dress. A true suitcase stalwart for your next hot weather jaunt, it is crafted from cotton, with a blouson sleeves, and a flattering waist-tie. Chic personified.
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