The month of April is known for its flower blossom, showers and of course for April Fool’s Day and Easter. Spring is finally in the air and we can enjoy longer, lighter days. It’s the perfect time to get out and about and make the most of the warmer weather. We have some great suggestions for things to do in April, together with style tips and restaurant recommendations. There’s also a fantastic competition to win a luxurious pair of ladies shoes, so read on to find out how to enter.
April Events
The English National Opera is renowned for its groundbreaking performances and for making this art form accessible to a wide audience. The company has a new production of La Traviata by Verdi, running from 3-18 April 2018. It’s actually the most frequently performed opera in the world. ENO also have a new seasonal menu in the stylish Edwardian dining room at the London Coliseum.
Style File
Now is the time to shake up your beauty regime and to try some innovative new products. We’re particularly taken with the No. 1 Nourishing Face Serum by Vanderohe. This British luxury beauty brand founded by Olivia Thorpe is entirely organic. The face serum is made from the finest oils, sourced in their country of origin. Organic apricot kernel, frankincense, Roman chamomile, neroli, rose otto, myrhh, rose geranium, grapeseed, lavender, rosehip and cedarwood oils form a highly potent serum. It’s so nourishing that many users are able to replace their arsenal of beauty products with this one moisturizer. The packaging is stylish too, featuring botanical sketches of the ingredients and 10% of profits are donated to the Marine Savers Programme in the Baa Atoll, Maldives. It comes in a regular 30 ml size or handy 10 ml travel bottle, perfect for in-flight moisturizing.
SmoothSkin is well known for its groundbreaking IPL devices. Their new SmoothSkin Muse is the most advanced home hair removal device on the market for use at home. It automatically selects the best light intensity for your skin tone and has a built in UV filter to avoid any skin damage. In an independent study, 96% of women who tried it would recommend it to their friends. Treating the whole body takes less than 20 minutes and the device has unlimited flashes. They held their launch at Dalloway Terrace, which has a gorgeous floral wall.
New aesthetic wellness clinic W One Knightsbridge is sure to be a hit. Founded by Dr Amanda Wong-Powell, it specializes in facial rejuvenation, skin peels, hormone balancing programs and medical facial. Lead Medical Director, Dr Terry Loong, has over 10 years experience in the aesthetic industry.
One of the most relaxing bath oils we have come across is Olverum, a blend of 10 pure essential oils. Siberian fir needle, rosemary, lemon, eucalpytus, lavandin, juniper, lime, geranium, verbena and lavender are combined to great effect. Not only does it smell amazing but it works wonders to relieve stress and sore muscles. Try it after a workout, before going to sleep or if you have a cold and want to boost your immune system. You only need half a capful so your skin will absorb virtually all the oil and there’ll be no greasy residue in the bath afterwards.
Travel Tales
There are some stunning luxury spas in Thailand and we take a tour of several of the best in Krabi, Phi Phi, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai and Phuket. South Thailand island hopping is great fun, taking traditional long-tail boats or speedboats. Check out our vlog to see some of the most scenic places on the Andaman coast.
Florida is another of our favourite destinations and there are many great things to do in Sarasota County, like visiting The Ringling. It’s the State Art Museum for Florida and houses the historic Asolo theater, an impressive museum of art and Ca’ D’ Zan mansion as well as the famous circus museum. The new Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion features 68 glass artworks from 5 continents. We share our pick of the best beaches and restaurants in Sarasota County, Florida.
Wining and Dining
OSH is a fantastic new restaurant in Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge. Spread over three floors of an elegant Georgian townhouse, it includes a cocktail bar, private lounge and dining areas. Specializing in Central Asian cuisine, it showcases the intercultural heritage of the region. Blending the best traditional and contemporary influences, OSH takes you on a culinary journey along the Silk Route.
We were impressed with how healthy the food is, particularly the soups and salads. Persimmon, pomegranate and tangerine was a novel combination that worked really well, whilst tiger prawns with crispy sweet potato in a chilli sauce were a moreish treat. OSH has a market section where you can purchase a wide variety of traditional Uzbek fruits and vegetables to take home. These are delivered from Central Asia on a daily basis, so everything is extremely fresh. Pickled Asian cherry tomatoes were bursting with flavour and an Uzbek tomato carpaccio was equally delicious. We also recommend the Kamtchatka King Crab with red caviar and avocado mousse. Shashlik is a popular dish of grilled and skewered fish or meat cubes popular in Central Asia. OSH has a great selection of these, such as the Chilean sea bass with lemon and ginger or the duck, lemongrass and honey shashlik. There’s an extensive wine list and artisanal cocktails to enjoy with your meal. Save room for the superb desserts including the signature honey cake, sour cream cake or fresh fruit sorbets.
Chocolate is one of our guilty pleasures yet thanks to OCTO chocolate it’s now guilt-free…This dairy-free, organic chocolate is also vegan friendly, gluten-free and soy-free. They use the highest grade organic Coconut Blossom Nectar as a natural sweetener and the best cocoa beans sourced only from ecological farms. It’s a lovely range of craft chocolate bars, nuts and figs covered with chocolate. Our personal favourite are the dates covered in raw chocolate. If you mention code Suze10x when purchasing before midnight on 8 April 2018 you’ll receive 10% off and a free bonus product – a Raw Chocolate Bar with Goji Berries.
Win A Pair of Luxury Handmade Shoes
Talking of winning, we have a great competition for you this month, to win a pair of luxury espadrilles or shoes of your choice from Zaccys London. The brand was created by Meg Cope, a former consultant eye surgeon who took a career break when her youngest son Zac was diagnosed with leukemia. Thankfully Zac was cured and Meg named her new venture after him. The collection is designed in London and handmade in Spain by the factory that manufactures Louboutin, McQueen and Valentino shoes.
What really sets Zaccys shoes apart is how comfortable they are. With a signature insole for breathable support, full leather lining and a high density memory foam layer they provide all day comfort. Natural cork wedges are excellent shock absorbers and all the shoes are showerproof. Each pair of Zaccys shoes comes with a stylish shoe bag and the company donates £5/€5 to two children’s charities. Whether you choose these gorgeous Gisele Sunset Wedge Sandals with a mid heel height, a pair of Cinderella metallic mule slides or a Cristina High Wedge Sandal, you’re sure to look a million dollars.
Let us know in the comments which design from Zaccys London you would like to win and follow the steps below to enter. Best of luck and have a lovely April!
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