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Rohe - the clothes were excellent - great coats, pony hair jacket, cosy knits. Equally, I’m intrigued by their toe-dipping into furniture and objects through artists collaborations. As someone with a half-empty apartment, I immediately clocked the leopard print accent chairs. I fact-checked, the chairs are from their office and have been made by the team from leftover fabric. I naively hoped they’ll be part of the furniture offering eventually.

Tove - clever layering of backless cashmere knits and bow-waisted bottoms got people talking. I tried on one of their hero coats. Worth noting.

Savette - Amy Zurek is giving us a bigger, softer, day to day version of the Symmetry Pouchette next season. Thank you!

Loulou de Saison - inspired by New York City glamour somewhere between the 60s and 90s, Chloe presented her collection at a proper ball - think candlelit tables and crystal decanters. She’s expanding into accessories now, the textures for shoes and bags were excellent. Bambi print included.

Le Sundial presentation at Balzac - known for her famous Venice Opera bead necklaces, Silvia Duschi is expanding her silver jewelry offering. Drawing inspiration from old movies and architecture and working exclusively with local goldsmiths in Milan, the collection expands on what she does best.

By Malene Birger - couldn’t pull my nose out of their coat section.

Skall - when it felt like an English countryside, I remembered that Skall is rooted in the coastal area of Denmark. It made sense.

Neous - it’s the satin boots and phoenix clutches that stole my heart.

Party list

Camilla and Marc unveiled their fall collection at their residence surrounded by Pierre Augustin Rose sculptural pieces and vintage furnishings. It was magnificent!

Van Etten set up a showroom at the latest Pied A Terre apartment - I went straight to Liffner clutches, Atelier Jéa Tassel Cummerbund, Antheros shirts and vino after.

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Looks lineup

Time wasn’t on my side this season, so I packed my whole capsule wardrobe and made up a lot of looks. Toteme coat was the only brand new item I took with me.

The Row vest; Toteme trousers; Khaite pumps; Loulou de Saison leather jacket (bought long time ago, good option here); The Row Cecily bag (can’t find anywhere, but this is such a beautiful alternative).

Toteme coat worn as a dress; Toteme trousers; The Row pumps; The Row Cecily bag.

The Row Arwen coat (very good alternative); The Row Vest; Phoebe Philo jeans; Phoebe Philo bag; Juju Vera cuff (sold out, but this one so good); The Row pumps.

Munthe blazer; Toteme trousers; Khaite pumps; Juju Vera cuff; The Row Cecily bag.

Toteme coat; Leset t-shirt (go one size up); 440ME knit top; Khaite jeans; Khaite pumps; Phoebe Philo bag.

Munthe blazer; The Slow label tank; Phoebe Philo jeans; The Row pumps; Maison Magdalena scarf.

The Row Arwen coat (very good alternative); Leset t-shirt (go one size up); Khaite jeans; Khaite pumps; Soeur clutch (last season, but love this option); Vincent Boulevard sunglasses.

Shopped & Found

I kept my promise to myself to visit Charvet. Very old world of shopping, it was good and comes highly recommended! I upsized both shirts to L and settled on their classic cotton poplin.

Speak soon,

Victoria xx

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Maria McManus presentation — heirloom crochet work (homage to her grandmother’s table linens) and Aran knits in a gentle palette moved closer to Maria’s Irish roots. And yet, shown against Pierre Chapo and Charlotte Perriand furniture in a downtown New York gallery, the collection felt perfectly at home — a balancing act between romance and masculine tailoring.

Rùadh presentation at Twenty Two — the cult-favorite heavyweight Japanese denim (Quinn jean, specifically) tried to steal the show again, but Jac Cameron is expanding her work, for me it was the cashmere offering and her take on the tuxedo shirt — which Jac was wearing herself — that really stood out.

Colleen Allen — already known for balancing drama with wearability, Colleen drew her inspiration from Louise Bourgeois home images this time. Bustle bags, velvet coat, cocooning gowns that don’t feel costumery, everything intentionally wearable.

To my London girls, Colleen Allen already stocks with NAP and selling out fast, I’m hoping to see more of her soon.

Tibi — Amy Smilovic, like many, didn’t shy away from going down memory lane — ‘90s minimalism particularly. But she stayed true to the brand’s ethos of garment modularity: blazers that transform into blouses, apron skirts that can be worn over trousers or on their own. Just a few pieces of the puzzle.

Heirlome — Alongside impeccable tailoring, tassels and draped gowns, artisanal collaboration with Mexican artist Angelica Morelos is responsible for the conversational print.

Grey’s — Emily Grey is determined to offer the best possible practical knitwear and silks inspired by couture. Her cashmere coats and jackets don’t need lining — the fabric is thick and high-quality enough on its own. One to watch for refined minimalism.

6397 — showed lots of good classics for fall. Cozy, functional, with a pinch of grunge. My heart went to the tweed skirt suit and raw edge knitwear right away.

Around City

Mr Chow (Midtown) — felt like dining in old New York, nostalgic in the best way.

Café Chelsea — the Chelsea salad on the brunch menu is the definition of a good big salad.

Nami Nori (West Village) — temaki bar I visit at least once every time I’m in New York.

Bar Pisselino — met girls for cocktails. The mini sandwiches were exquisite.

My daily coffee came from Fellini.

Made a trip to Whitney Museum for Calder’s Circus and Isamu Noguchi sculptures.

Looks Lineup

Maria McManus trench coat; Maria McManus bandana; Neous bag; Vincent Boulevard sunglasses; Khaite pumps; Toteme trousers.

Jacquemus top; Toteme trousers; The Row pumps; The Row silk bag (no longer available, but here’s beautiful option from Sophie Buhai).

The Frankie Shop coat; The Row pumps; Phoebe Philo bag; Uniqlo turtleneck; Toteme skirt; Saint Laurent sunglasses.

Leset dress; Juju Vera Elena cuff; The Row pumps.

By Malene birger shirt; Phoebe Philo classic jean; Khaite boots; Toteme shearling scarf; Juju Vera Elena cuff & Athena necklace.

440ME knit shirt; Uniqlo turtleneck; Dehanche belt; Phoebe Philo classic jean; Khaite boots.

Toteme coat; Almada label cape; Toteme turtleneck; The Row silk bag; Khaite pumps; Toteme trousers.

Shopped & Found

Went to Khaite for Kerrie jean (I sized up), but also found the coat/jacket I can’t stop thinking about now.

Juju Vera — being consistently sold out on Nap and Moda Operandi, I went straight to the source. It was a very special visit, stepping into Julia Ferentinos’ creative world. The studio felt as special as her jewellery. Vintage furniture, moodboards and Julia herself wearing (I’m speculating here) a vintage robe dress with Nani Earrings. I tried almost everything and settled on Elena cuff. Lately cuffs are the pieces I reach for most, it was meant to be.

Agmes — I like to think of Agmes as a cuff hotspot, I’m eyeing Cliff cuff at the moment.

Speak soon,

Victoria xx

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What I’m wearing

Day 1

The Row Arwen coat in grey; Phoebe Philo Classic jeans in plaster white; Toteme slit sleeve turtleneck; The Row Gemma flats; Phoebe Philo Medium Cabas bag.

Day 2

Toteme Bell sleeve coat; Phoebe Philo Classic jeans in plaster white; The Row Cecily bag; Yaneth Silk bouse; Khaite Nevada boots.

In case you are questioning my obvious attachment to Phoebe Philo jeans, it can only be explained by two reasons: one—the fit is fantastic, two—I’m moving home and had very limited access to my wardrobe for the past month.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Savette SS26

Savette is giving us a lot of beige, brown and white tones for Spring 2026. And Symmetry in Black Eel was totally stealing the show (I’m certain, you won’t be able to miss it once it launches). But I felt madly in love with Symmetry Shoulder bag in what I think is Savette’s signature bone colour. I wished to myself it would be available now, but then looked up Ivory and Black colour versions from Fall25, both of which I can totally see paired with classic black coat for winter.

Equally, light brown suede Symmetry pochette lit up my senses, but if we cannot wait, we have espresso brown available now.

If you didn’t know yet, Amy Zurek, the creative mind and founder behind Savette bags is an ex accessory designer for Khaite and the Row. Which makes total sense, because she knows exactly what she’s doing and doing it so well. It’s no surprise that her Symmetry pochette has been making repeat appearances over the fashion weeks since the launch. And if her bags look of an exceptional quality online, it’s because they are.

Nour Hammour Fall collection preview

Well I didn’t actually make it to Nour Hammour show room (thank you Paris traffic), but nevertheless I caught up with their fall collection online. My mind is equally split between Althea in Black and Deep Leopard.

And they restocked Ariste leather jacket, which we’ve all been waiting for.

Lié Studio presentation

Sometime soon Lié Studio is launching The Lou bag in calf hair, which delivered an incredible texture play to my wool coat.

Delicate Elo pins in subtle spiral texture and I’m straight away thinking pins in collars, scarfs and hats for winter.

Available now. Maggie bangle and Elisa silver choker, statement pieces I can’t shake off my head.

And the bag that split fashion community opinions. To me this croc-textured version is an ultimate weekend getaway bag. But many also preferred quieter brown version. It’s incredibly roomy by the way.

Kallmayer SS26

First thing I’ve reached out for from Kallmeyer SS26—the leather blazer; and then bomber jacket and both of them fit like a glove.

Available now. Sold out in Black satin, but I’m keeping my eye on Ona blazer; and Vanilla version I would like to wear with a classic pair of black trousers.

Maria McManus x Agolde collection preview

First denim line in collaboration with Agolde, which exceeded all my expectations. Sometimes I get lucky predicting sell out pieces, and if we aren’t all running in this field jacket in spring, I will need to get my senses checked.

I also got to play around with Maria McManus SS26 collection coats. Just FYI, they are reversible.

Available now. I saw and specifically asked for this turtleneck in person (chefs kiss), which also comes in Ivory and 100% Italian wool wrap coat.

RÙADH SS26

Making waves with The Quinn jean, which are such an ode to classic jean from the 90s in my eyes, Rhuad is branching out and expanding their offering. Like this off white jacket with matching skirt, so chic.

Available now. Denim denim denim, I’m very into The Quinn and The Kerr jeans.

By Malene Birger SS26

It’s all the details that truly got me excited, back of the leather jacket and play of different textures.

Available now. If I had to pick just one item, without a doubt, it would be this leopard coat.

Skall studio SS26

Although best known for their knitwear and perfect minimalist shirts, they’ve sparked my interest with two dresses that are coming out in spring.

Available now. Their Danish wool knit collection, Sophie knit is my favourite and I plan on sizing up.

I’ve also got to know that Skall are an active participants of their knit community. And if you can knit, there’s no gatekeeping of the patterns, i.e. you can buy Sophie pattern and knit it yourself. They also just launched the book which has 14 of them, repair guide and is a brilliant introduction to Skall’s knitwear ethos. I know exactly whom I’m gifting it for Christmas.

Speak soon,

Victoria x

WHAT I’M WEARING

The Row Arwen coat (sold out everywhere, found one in different colour here; I’m wearing size S), covering Toteme skirt I got on sale (if I’d be shopping now, I’d go for this one) and light cotton Leset Margo t-shirt; Dear Frances Sadie mules (half sizes take size up, I’m 39.5 wearing 40); The Row silk bag; Saint Laurent sunglasses.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

In her own words, Maria dedicated her SS26 collection to everyday life, which was created to help us through our days with more integrity, beauty and optimism. I couldn’t disagree, the looks catered for every outing I can think of, be it office run, dinner with friends, date night, I could go on and on.

Not short of thought she collaborated with a number of female led brands. The list of collaborators is impressive: softest denim developed with Agolde, Le Sundial onyx jewellery, sculptural bags by Esha Soni, all equal players to perfect the looks. As a female navigating in male led industry, this truly touched my heart more than anything. It should be more often that we all get together, uplift and support each other!

My favourite looks.

I want to wear this anytime!

The black ensemble topped with a baby pink coat made want to introduce little colour into my own wardrobe. Easy, effortless, uplifted, I so can see myself tackling busy office day in this!

Barn jacket in softest denim, do I need to say more!

Two dresses for date night.

Speak soon,

Victoria

• Heirlome SS26

• Agmes - The Ilona Collection

• Norma Kamali

WHAT I’M WEARING

Thursday was particularly warm and luckily, I brought something I can use as a light summer layer - Maison Magdalena Brisa scarf. Which also proved to be a conversation opener, because I was mentioning Magdalenas name more times than my own.

Maison Magdalena scarf; Almada label Romy top; Phoebe Philo classic jeans; Toteme heeled sandals (similar here); Khaite sunglasses.

LUNCH SPOT

Via Carota - Three past trips to New York and I haven’t failed to visit them once. Always ask for daily specials specials, they often have grilled sardines - chefs kiss.

TAKE AWAYS

Heirlome SS26

Famous for their support and collaborations with artisans in Mexico and Latin America, this time Heirlome collaborated with Bernardina Rivera Baltazar and her daughter Roselia Felipe Rivera. Using the hand-drawn patterns, mother and daughter duo use on traditional Mexican clay jugs, Heirlome presented the patterns in print, embroidery and crochet form throughout the collection. Modern silhouettes combined with precisely crafted Folk art felt like a natural match, but new at the same time. I kept coming back to the tailored black coat with fountain brooch and the crochet dress.

After I finished asking the founder Stephanie Suberville one too many questions about the collection itself, I leaned into important one, so when is Heirlome coming to London. And guess what it is happening, approximately in November, in Harvey Nichols.

Agmes - Ilona collection

She did it again! Agmes latest Ilona collection - inspired by nature and fluidity of water made it impossible for me to leave. I found myself wanting to try on every piece of jewellery they’ve had on display and the studio turned out to be a candy shop for my wrists. With fall just around the corner, I’m favouriting chunkier pieces of jewellery, cuffs and statement necklaces to polish the outfits. My favourites in no particular order.

Cecil cuff

Ilona bracelet

Ridge cuff

Twist cuff

Leona cuff

Astrid choker

Norma Kamali SS26

From her latest works with the icon Lady Gaga, Norma Kamali is bringing more of it to us next spring. I predict sold outs for this caftan inspired embroidery black dress and the draped skirt.

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Victoria x

It’s easy to love spring, the days are getting warmer, coats - lighter and it’s not too hot nor cold to spend more time outdoors with the latest number of Vogue and cup of fresh coffee. If January is all about building new routines and dealing with list of resolutions, spring is all for tackling overdue appointments and discovering new self care tricks before summer is in a full swing. Besides my regular hair appointment with the incredibly talented team at Hershesons, who looks after my hair, colour - Alexe, haircut - Dale, it turned out, there are so many other things to do. So, what else made it to the list?

Profhilo and Korean glass skin facial at Dr. David Jack City clinic

Though I’ve always had fairly good skin for my age, the time has come to branch out and learn more about advanced skin care treatments available today. Naturally, I turned to beauty professionals at Dr. David Jack City clinic.

The clinic itself is everything you’d wish for and more, gorgeous interior and definitely THE place to be for a self care treat. No wonder I was back there in less than a month. My first visit was for Profhilo treatment, and the second - Korean Glass skin facial. Two very different treatments, but equally amazing.

Since I’ve never tried injectable treatments before, this was a whole new world for me. To start, I was assigned to have consultation with Dr. Adam Nusenbaum, which was tremendously helpful for a newbie. After he patiently answered all my questions, I had accumulated over the years about modern beauty tweakments, it was easy to make my mind up - Profhilo is the one for me. Profhilo is widely known as an “injectable moisturiser” containing pure form of hyaluronic acid, which promises to boost skins quality, increase hydration and treat laxity by stimulating collagen without altering facial features etc. I was sold!

Profhilo Q&A (from my instagram stories)

I’m also thinking to try Profhilo at the same place!! What are your thoughts after the treatment?

Less scary than I expected and very positive overall. It took about two weeks to see the results, which came out very subtle, but exactly what I was looking for! I plan to go back once I feel the need for another boost, but recommended frequency is about every six months.

Your skin looks great! What was your skin concern to choose Profhilo?

My primary concern is laxity and firmness. I don’t mind wrinkles much, I think they are charming, but I struggle to accept sagging. So, any collagen boosting treatments, that promises to address laxity, I’m always first line for.

Was it painful?

Everyone’s pain threshold is different, but from my personal experience it wasn’t too bad, felt a bit like a bee sting. Strong numbing cream, which is applied before the treatment, I’m sure, helped a lot to minimise the discomfort.

Could you return to work right after?

I took a precautionary day off, because I had no idea how my skin might react to the treatment the first time. However, the redness from the numbing cream and initial injections went away in about half an hour, and everything looked pretty much back to normal in few hours.

Korean Glass Skin facial

Everyone’s been raving about this facial lately and I couldn’t wait to see what the fuss is all about. So, one glorious Friday I decided to pop in, during the lunch break, to see Leila Elias and came out with my skin looking better than ever. You just can’t overlook that glow and what a way to start the weekend. To be very honest with you, this facial is now on my regulars list, just like the haircut, that’s how good it is.

Look: The Frankie Shop coat; Enza costa top; Enza costa trousers; Agmes necklace; Phoebe Philo Cabas bag; Saint Laurent sunglasses

Not only Leila walked me through every step of the treatment, she told me everything I need to know about Dr. David Jack’s own skincare line and I trialled few of their bestsellers. All products are truly wonderful, but few have firmly stuck with me: All Day Long moisturiser with SPF50++ and Home Peel Trio: Yellow face peel; Blue Face Peel; Red Face Peel.

Eye Appointment and new spectacles from Jimmy Fairly

My eye check up and glasses update was more overdue than I would like to admit, but I’ve had enough of my own procrastination and dedicated an odd lunch break to see Jimmy Fairly opticians in Soho. While the check up itself was quick and easy, frames decision took a bit longer. The selection didn’t feel overwhelming and was very manageable, but all their designs are hitting the right spot, so much so, that it will easily make you want to order more than one pair.

I’ve contemplated between the three - The Elvie, The Kaya and The Nax. After settling on Elvie (I’m very into spectacles look these days), I’ve quickly put other two pairs to my summer wishlist, because they are too good to be forgotten.

Look: The Kaya glasses; The Frankie Shop coat (old and sold out, but I linked their gorgeous trench for spring in black colour); ME+EM trousers; Dehanche belt; COS turtleneck; Phoebe Philo bag.

REOME Firming Eye Treatment launch

I’ve been addicted to Reome daily skincare ritual already, before receiving the news about their new eye product launch. I couldn’t miss it. Although Reome is fairly new brand on the market, they’re claiming the space by utilising biotechnology. In very simple terms, biotechnology, according to their website, is a bio-identical replication of botanical compounds, made in the lab. Speaking to Reome Founder Joanna Ellner I asked what made her to choose biotechnology route for her skincare line and it is: reliability - better control over potency of the ingredients; effectiveness - biotechnology have a highly similar molecular structure to the skin itself, which allows for better skin compatibility; and sustainability - to lower botanicals overconsumption. I didn’t need more convincing!

Reome Three Step Ritual: Three Suns Balm, Aerate face towel, Active recovery broth, Firming Eye Treatment.

Look: Nour Hammour coat; Theym shirt; Munthe trousers, Khaite boots.

Speak soon,

Victoria x

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Stay:

Hotel Bella Grande - I’ve booked my stay very quickly without a second thought, but it turned out to be a good choice. Hotel is breathing history dating back to 1899 with an impeccable modern interior choices, it was a treat!

Food & Drink:

Due to limited time I couldn’t branch out too much and had my breakfast and dinner at the hotels restaurant Donna, which was brilliant. For quick lunch, I couldn’t skip Roe Bar, food is delicious, but it’s also combined with Louise Roe Gallery which I wanted to visit again since the last time. Her designs are impossible to resist and I have my eye on Metal Fountain Vase.

Wardrobe:

Travel look

After I took a mirror selfie, I thought to myself “oh that’s a bit dressy”, but actually it was one of the comfiest and simplest outfits I pulled off lately. It went straight into my daily office outfit rotation after I came back, just with a good belt added to make it more professional. I wore it with a very old pair of tailored wide-leg trousers, but actually would have wanted to have this Deiji Studio pair available back then.

Almada Label Sweater; Ani Jewels Necklace; Phoebe Philo bag; Hermes loafers; Lisa Yang Cashmere socks.

1st Look

Copenhagen was absolutely freezing, and so I brought with me warmest wool coat I owe (similar here), but I wish I would’ve layered even more.

The Frankie Shop Nicola coat - sold out - similar here; Skall Studio shirt; The Frakie shop leather skirt; Dehanche Undone corset worn as a belt; Khaite Nevada boots; Agmes studio necklace.

2nd look

Hyde and stone dress; Nevada boots; Alaia bag and some of my favourites from by Terry make up line: mascara; browliner; browgel; cream eyeshadow; hyaluronic serum concealer (this one is amazing for more mature skin, best concealer I’ve ever used so far).

Takeaways

• Sophie Bille Brahe presentation; If I wasn’t invested in diamonds & pearls before (the only diamond piece I wear and owe is my engagement ring), I do now. Blown away by Sophie Billie Brahe designs, mainly because they do appeal for everyday as well as occasion wear and are still fairly niche, I’ve added Nuage de Tennis necklace into my grown up, milestone, forever piece purchase wishlist. But also Petite Peggy pearls to sooner purchase list, as well as this pearl bracelet.

Sophie Billie Brahe’s Copenhagen Studio was just as impressive as her jewellery work and I would highly recommend to visit in person if planning the purchase (they also have one in NYC, I’m itching to visit).

There were few other creations that I couldn’t walk past Jewellery box; Travel jewellery box; Cellophane Vase (I feel like I should make a list of vases, since I reach for them unintentionally).

• Rotate Runway; I can see myself wrapped in this coat with nice pair of jeans next winter and there was a short version of it too. And the dress, well it speaks for itself.

• At Munthe I was left wondering if it was a tattoo around models torso or cleverly layered underwear.

• Lie Studio presentation; Martha earrings have been living in my head since I first saw them.

• The Garment have not fallen short from minimalism perfection for me.

• Taking winter tailoring notes from MKDT Studio and slowly putting together my office wardrobe for next fall in my mind.

• Lastly, Nicklas Skovgaard gave us art.

  Speak soon,

  Victoria x

September, to me, always associates with being back at school, because even after you’re out of education system, somehow you still find yourself on the same schedule, going back to the routine. It’s also one of the busiest months for the fashion and beauty industry; big fat September Vogue, fashion weeks across the world, launch of the fall lines in stores and new beauty launches to offer a much needed reset to our skin after all that sun exposure. So get yourself a cup of tea, it’s going to be a long one and mainly beauty orientated.

Le Labo city exclusives celebration

Where & When: Le Labo boutique in Soho; Wednesday 4th of September, 6pm;

What I’m wearing: Suede jacket (Source Unknown last season, but very good option here, here and here) with black straight leg jeans (Arket from last season, similar option here and I would also love cropped jean version for this look), St. Agni Top, Khaite boots (bought last winter, but they’ve relaunched them again, higher heel and lower heel option), carrying Bottega Veneta Jodie.

Very exciting one and not because it involved champagne on arrival. Le Labo launched their new City Exclusive Coriandre 39 dedicated to Mexico city this year, which happened to be most popular one that night, I’ve heard. Pardon me for being late on the news, because unless you’re planning a trip to Mexico city it’s not available elsewhere anymore (talk about best souvenir idea for someone special in your life), until August-September next year, when Le Labo will make ALL City Exclusives available worldwide again for a few months. I went against the flow and picked Tubereuse 40 dedicated to New York, the city I keep coming back to (been twice this year already and planning my third visit), and although I’m not big on floral perfumes, there’s something about tuberose in winter for me… From their regular collection, The Noir 29 is the next scent I’m pursuing right now.

I might have been living under the rock, but I didn’t know that Le Labo mixes their perfumes freshly on a day of purchase. And no, you don’t need to wait for hours, it takes 10 minutes max, but they recommend to let it sit for 4 days at least before use, and this part really did sting my impatient soul.

Augustinus Bader Masterclass, hosted by Charlotte Emily Sanders

Where & When: Bicester Village, The Apartment; Wednesday 18th of September

What I’m wearing: I remember, very vividly, that I was having a bit of a meltdown on what to wear that day and nearly missed my train from Marylebone. And so, I ended up going with the classic “I have noting to wear” base, Teym white tee and Zara jeans (sadly, very very old, but similar from this season here and here) and Massimo Dutti leather coat which I got on sale this summer (they launched very good one for this season too, here); Khaite boots and since I was carrying my new Phoebe Philo medium Cabas (birthday present from me to me) nobody even cared about my outfit in the end, the bag totally stole the show.

Bicester Village being the best Outlet for high-end fashion in UK meant that the visit will involve some shopping before the masterclass. I quickly picked up very gorgeous summery Miu Miu cotton dress. I know, not practical for fall, but I’m working on the ideas how and where to wear it now, who doesn’t love an occasional challenge? I was also tempted by Jil Sander pumps and Prada slingbacks. All of this followed by the dinner at Cecconi’s where I always try to be adventurous, but end up being borderline boring and getting the same thing, my classic Lobster Spaghetti for main and tiramisu for dessert.

But let’s go back to the main event, Augustinus Bader masterclass. On the day, I’ve tried their entire skincare line and apart from now infamous face cremes, added The Retinol Serum and The Serum to my Christmas wishlist. I remember when they’ve launched back in 2018, with only two products The Creme and The Rich Creme, both of which I bought and tried right away. I went for discovery set the first time, and quickly became a fan of The Creme, which I prefer as my PM moisturiser and always go back to. I don’t remember how many bottles I went through over the years exactly, but I think this is going to be at least my 5th one. It works wonders with my combination skin. I won’t repeat all the wonderful things The Creme can do, but you can find out more about Augustinus Bader TFC8 technology here.

NEUR|AÉ arrival at Liberty

Where & When: Liberty London, 30th of September, 6.30pm

What I’m wearing: I went there straight from the office and my outfit totally reflected that. Tailored trousers from House of Dagmar (last season, but I’ve purchased another similar pair, here); Teym black shirt; Toteme belt; The Second Female short leather jacket; Hermes Destin loafers; Phoebe Philo Cabas bag.

Entirely rooted in neuroscience, NEUR|AÉ skincare brand with 10 years of research in Sisley laboratories who promises to influence skin quality and function through our emotions and vice versa, I couldn’t wait to try it. But I have to be honest, I went into it with a grain of skepticism, because I’ve been bitterly disappointed in the past by the brands claiming to boost the mood with a help of skincare routine. More often than not, I found myself awake, rather than asleep, by the overpowering aromas and oils that just won’t absorb into the skin. However, I quickly discovered that NEUR|AÉ scents and textures are nothing, but perfect and I couldn’t wait to get on with it!

After determining my main skin concern, which is loss of firmness, I went onto trying NEUR|AÉ emotion explorer (it is available at all their counters), which claims to measure your brain activity and physiological constants to establish emotional profile, and then determine the change upon the application of selected routine. I went with Energie line, which helps to restore tired skin and firmness. Emotion Explorer results, after application of the serum, creme and emotional booster, showed that my energy increased by 23%. Sounds like a good deal to me! And I’ve been sent my emotional profile flower, so pretty, it runs the risk to be my new phone screensaver.

The skin & mind routine Cream Energising & Firming

The skin & mind routine Bliss & Radiance

The skin & mind routine Relaxing & Smoothing

Handbag gossip

Obviously, neither of these events went without a big dose of socialising. Catching up with the most fashionable I listened carefully and to finish off for today, here are the handbags I’ve heard being mentioned so far.

Basically, lots of The Row. Dalia baguette in pretty much every colour. Also 90’s bag is still going strong. Personally, I’m torn between the two, I want both, but only need one small bag.

Alaia Le Teckel in red and The Row 90’s again, but in red.

As for bigger everyday bags, it was Phoebe Philo Cabas (of course!), The Row Margaux (which is still chronically sold out everywhere) and something new to me, Metier Private Eye.

Speak soon,

Victoria x