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This Week CF Loves

This Week CF Loves: 27.01.25

We’re nearing our month of romance, yes its almost February, and sexy is on the agenda.

From sexy feet, to feeling sexy inside out, to smelling sexy, we’ve though of it all. Drinks with benefits (instead of friends with benefits, of course), inside out rejuvenation, plus a celebration to manifest your year of good fortune and happiness. This is what we’re loving in this week’s Citizen Femme hotlist.

EAT HERE Chinese New Year   

If good fortune and happiness are on your manifestation list this year, then celebrate Lunar New Year – Chinese New Year – on 29 January. This year is the Year of the Snake, an animal said to symbolise wisdom, intuition and transformation, and these characteristics are interpreted across some of London’s favourite foodie hotspots. If sweet treats are your preferred taste, then Ting at Shangri-La special afternoon tea might hit the spot, including snake-like treats such as the ‘Red Serpent’, a dark chocolate mousse with Sichuan pepper and yuzu to the Mandarin. A personal London favourite is Hunan, who have put together a set dinner menu varying from steamed black cod with chilli dressing and Lo mai gai, lotus leaf wrapped pork. One of London’s cult favourite steamed bun hotspots, BAO London is making a limited number of pistachio-filled Year of the Snake baked goods, which are carefully piped like a serpent. Or perhaps toast the year in chic style with bespoke cocktails at Hakkassan alongside their limited-time new year menu (make sure to try The Lucky Red Envelope dessert).

PERK UP HERE KOI 11 Nutrition Bar, KOIBIRD 

London-based concept store KOIBIRD brings wellness in its wonderfully eclectic offering with KOI 11 this week, a bar specialising in nutritional drinks and snacks. Brainchild of Belma Gaudio, the store creates a travel-inspired destination of discovery, showcasing a bold and unexpected curation of fashion, homeware, and gifts. Try adaptogenic mushrooms, probiotics, enzymes, and other beneficial ingredients that will leave you feeling fuelled, exactly after you should after a dream holiday. The ‘Drinks with Benefits’ menu includes 11 nourishing treats from shakes to elixirs, hot drinks to sugar-free protein-rich bites, all designed for optimal health, wellness, and taste. Love something special? Pick up any of the branded products including Anima Mundi Herbals, Chamberlain Coffee, G Spot, Cosmic Dealer, Supermush, Looni, Barriere and Biocol Labs. Why 11? For those interested in numerology, number 11 symbolises karma, growth, and higher spirituality. Are you ready to nourish your bodies with heightened awareness? We’re in.

BOOK THIS One&Only Portonovi x Chenot Espace

February is around the corner (already) and if January just hasn’t stopped, look ahead to this 3 day/4-night wellness retreat along Montenegro’s untouched coastline at One&Only Portonovi. At the entrance of Boka Bay, the resort is an exceptional one-off haven on Europe’s ‘New Riviera’, where you can enter a world of wellness with Chenot Espace, who are bringing their personalised programs focusing on detoxification and rejuvenation through a series of revitalising treatments and immersive experiences. The retreat assesses the impact of lifestyle on the vitality status and ageing process with a detailed personal consultation, followed by a bespoke programme with nutritional guidance, detox menus, fitness plans, targeted spa treatments, stress relieving activities and more, all designed to stimulate the body to eliminate toxins, trigger repairing and regenerative actions. Plus, you’ll be staying at this stunning resort with spectacular views of Boka Bay or the Mediterranean-inspired village of Portonovi.

USE THIS La Collection Privée Christian Dior, Bois Talisman

“I have always found Christian Dior’s superstitious nature deeply touching. It speaks to me, as I share it in an atavistic way, but also because I have a “taste” for it.”, says Francis Kurkdjian, Dior’s Perfume Creation Director. Inspired by the harmless fun rituals many may invent for themselves to ward off superstitions, Bois Talisman was born. The sugar cube that Kurkdjian tucks away in his pocket blended with the pieces of wood that Christian Dior continually touched, brings together Cedarwood and the myriad facets of vanilla. Opulent and generous all at once, this impressive new fragrance is powerfully evocative providing universal addiction. With this new fragrance, you can really discover the power of scent.

WEAR THESE Dear Frances, Balla Mesh in Candy

Mesh shoes are still a strong spring summer style statement. Bottega Veneta introduced their Stretch silhouette back in 2019, The Row’s SS24 collection saw them grace the catwalk for every ready to wear look, and plenty of other designer brands all have their own iterations of mesh shoes. Dear Frances is one particular brand to look to, who have today launched their iconic Balla Mesh in candy. The Balla is every bit as flattering as the classic ballerina but with a subtly seductive twist. Naked feet? In this pretty colour, with a perfect pedicure, its a seriously seductive purchase as we move into the month of romance.


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