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Marie Claire's edit of the best things to buy, browse, eat and book
Allow us to introduce: hot list. Whether it's some much-needed pampering, a quick interiors update, a cool event to book tickets for or a wardrobe refresh, here's Marie Claire's edit of the best ways to indulge.
Here at Marie Claire HQ we're constantly seeking out secret sales, new brands, fun events, exclusive beauty treatments and cool coffee table books. We also love updating our home with a cool new piece of pottery, art or a delicious new candle.
We've rounded up all the coolest things to do, see, eat and buy this week. There are new store openings, new fashion brands, A-list collaborations, grooming updates and generally gorgeous and useful things to know so that your downtime is as stylish as you are.
This is your ultimate shopping list, so check in with us every week so you can hit the shops fully informed on what's new and cool each week. Click through to see our favourite picks...
Our favourite places to eat in London:
Whether it's for afternoon tea or Michelin star food, it's winter so you'll want to find the best places to cosy up (an alfresco heated rooftop bar also makes it feel super Christmassy).
Bardo St James: Soak up the atmosphere and energy in this romantic underground bolthole.
Bardo St James: A look inside at the plush interiors
(Image credit: Courtesy Bardo St James)
Head to Bardo St James for a truly enjoyable and unforgettable experience.
As you sink into the plush red velvet seats that surround the crisp white linen-covered tables, the ambience from the table lamps (brushed metal) and dimly lit chandeliers (classic pendant) really sets the mood for the evening.
You’ll notice the tables starting to fill too. Is it a birthday celebration, date night or secret liaison? It doesn't matter, but it really adds to the sense of a building crescendo. You’re about to have dinner AND a show - a live band every evening playing everything from traditional Italian to traditional jazz - with zero cringe factor (an important distinction to make).
Some would argue that the show is the main reason you’re here, but we’re here to counteract that because the food is incredible. And, while we’re at it, the drinks are too. The Martinis come exactly as they should: the right side of dirty or with the perfect twist and the wine list is impressive. But back to the food. The obligatory table burrata should be your first port of call which should be had with thinly sliced Culatta ham and pears. You’ve got to try the ravioli cacio e pepe and the tagliatelle all’astice - a fresh and vibrant lobster pasta - with a side of broccoli (tenderstem with chilli). If you still have room, then the tiramisu is a no-brainer. Or, you could just finish off with another delicious martini. The choice is yours! (Dinner for two with drinks will set you back around £100 a head)
Top tip: For the ultimate date night, try and bag yourself a booth table to really amp up the romance factor.
Location: Bardo St James. 4 Suffolk Place, London, SW1Y 4HX
The food at Bardo St James: the Tagilatelle all'astice is pictured (left) alongside the Merluzzo nero.
(Image credit: Courtesy Bardo St James)
This week we're shopping:
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Acne Studios, Musubi bags
We’re already big fans of the Musubi bags here at MC, so the news of the brand launching new iterations has filled us with all kinds of joy. We’re adding the tie-dye texture pieces firmly to our 2023 wish-list.
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We doesn’t love turning the pages of a crisp new dairy. Start the year right - and suitably stylishly - with the Panama (2023 Premier Week-To-View Fashion Diary in Panama, Nile Blue) by way of Smythson.
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Augustinus Bader, The Serum Limited Edition
To celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year, the iconic blue has turned red. I’m a big fan of AB products - I’ve been courting the Rich Cream since launch and haven’t looked back since. The serum is powerful concoction of ingredients including the likes of TFC8 (the brand’s patent hero ingredient), vitamin C and squalane that delivers serious hydration and antioxidant protection against free radicals.
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Emporio Armani, Brushed-leather hobo bag with strap
The quiet confidence of this hobo bag is enough to stir emotion in the bag lovers amongst us. The minimalist silhouette is perfectly finished off with sleek and sculptural hardware. A future classic.
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Ferragamo, Lunar New Year Capsule Collection
All red everything for the new Ferragamo Lunar New Year campaign and collection designed by the new Creative Director Maximillian Davis. The capsule includes womenswear, menswear and accessories.
MIX MY SCENT, Luxury Scented Candles
If you love candles, then you’ll love this. Meet MIX MY SCENT, which give you the chance to create a uniquely fragranced candle. You’ll get to mix and match from a carefully curated list of fragrance - so it’s guaranteed to smell good.
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Burberry Year of the Rabbit 2023 campaign
Qi Xi, She Penguin and Zhao Lina are the stars of the new Burberry Year of the Rabbit campaign. The exclusive collection features a playful take on the Thomas Burberry Monogram on everything from womenswear to the signature Lola bag.
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Reformation, Agathea Chunky Loafer
Here’s another reason to love Reformation. The brand, loved by Hailey Bieber and, erm, us, has just dropped new colour ways of their #1 selling shoe, the Agathea Chunky Loafer.
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Frederic Malle x Pierre Hardy, Travel Spray Set
The set includes 3 x 10ml scents: Portrait of A Lady, Musc Ravageur, and Eau de Magnolia and a rather fabulous Pierre Hardy holder.
Manu Atelier, Three Zipped Baguette in Ivory
We’re adding the new Three Zipped Baguette in Ivory by way of Manu Atelier firmly to our 2023 Wishlist.
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Good American launches on Net-A-Porter
Great news denim lovers. Good American, the denim brand co-founded by Khloe Kardashian and Emma Grede - and one we loved in our Good American Jeans try on (opens in new tab) - has just launched on Net-A-Porter.
“At Good American, we’re committed to continuing to work with like-minded retail partners that share our values to provide as many women as possible access to a range of fully inclusive clothes. I’m a longtime customer of NET-A-PORTER, so giving our customers the opportunity to shop our product on their website is a dream come true. NET-A-PORTER has been a leader in curating luxury fashion for consumers, so we are very excited to partner with them to bring our products to an even wider audience.” - Emma Grede, Good American Co-Founder & CEO
Malone Souliers x Emily in Paris
The Malone Souliers x Emily in Paris collaboration is here. Embodying the joy and creativity of Emily, expect bright bold colours in stylish and elevated styles. We’re obsessed.
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COSMOSS, Sacred Mist Eau de Parfum (100ml)
We take testing new scents seriously at MC and so have been wearing this at every given opportunity since it launched. The results have pretty much been the same with “You smell great” and “OMG what is that?” featuring the most. Founded by Kate Moss, COSMOSS is a wellbeing brand designed to bring inner peace - whatever that looks like to you. But back to the scent. It’s a blend of oak moss, geranium (my favourite ingredient in scent) and bergamot and - although a touch on the masculine side - it really does smell very good.
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The Rolls Royce of probiotics. This ACTUALLY worked for me.
Seed DS-01™ is available from £39/month at seed.com (opens in new tab) - Sustainably delivered, monthly. Each component of our refill system is designed to protect your DS-01™ and be gentler on our Earth.
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