WINTER ESSENTIALS

December 13, 2017 by Mr Luke Christian

One of my favourite things about dressing for the colder weather is the accessories you get to wear that layer up to complete an outfit!

I had recently been contacted by House Of Fraser who very kindly allowed me to select a coat or a jacket of my choice from their website! I chose the Barbour Canterdale Quilted Jacket in Navy for this LookBook as I wanted to go for a slightly more casual feel.

The Barbour Quilted Jacket I found to be very versatile and can be worn to smarten an outfit up, or like the look which I went for, can be styled for a more dressed down look. I wanted to keep things simple yet classic with this look so, I teamed the Barbour Quilted Jacket with my favourite Limited Edition Superga trainers in collaboration with Harvey Nichols, and a 'Peaky Blinders' style Baker Boy Hat from Next to complete the look!

For more Winter Essentials, click here.

Myself and Matt McCormick revisited a previous location in Leeds for this LookBook and I am very pleased with the results, I hope you all like the images too!

WHAT I WORE:

HOUSE OF FRASER | Barbour Canterdale Quilted Jacket

SUPERGA | Biscuit Nubuck Trainers

NEXT | London Boy Baker Hat

NEXT | White Crew Neck T Shirt

TOPMAN | Dark Wash Spray On Jeans

Have you shopped from House Of Fraser before? If so, what did you buy? Do you like my Barbour Canterdale Quilted Jacket? Do you like the images that we took? What are your thoughts on the Superga Trainers? Do let me know your thoughts below as I would love to hear from you, and don’t forget to click that like button!

*Please note, this post has been sponsored.

HARVEY NICHOLS LEEDS: CHARLOTTE TILBURY TREATMENT

July 28, 2017 by Mr Luke Christian

I recently had the pleasure of being invited along to the Charlotte Tilbury concession within Harvey Nichols in Leeds, to try out their latest innovation; Unisex Healthy Glow. Having teamed up with Charlotte Tilbury earlier this year for my Valentine's Giveaway, I was rather excited to try this out!

UNISEX HEALTHY GLOW

Unisex Healthy Glow is a unisex tinted moisturiser that morphs to your natural skin tones which help to achieve that perfect, golden tan for both men and women!

The application of the Unisex Healthy Glow began by applying the cream between the palms of your hands and then massaging it upon your face. I was pleasantly surprised to find that my skin didn't need to be cleansed prior to application, as with tans that I have used before, I have always exfoliated and then applied. This is where the Unisex Healthy Glow differs...

Although it contains natural tan pigments within it, the cream isn't as dense nor as heavy as other tanning creams may be! I really liked how lightweight the cream felt upon my face, and the results were immediate. My face had a natural, radiant glow and the pasty whiteness of my face had a burst of colour back into it, without it being too obvious! Subtle, but noticeable.

Overall, I found the Unisex Healthy Glow a great way to be introduced to the Charlotte Tilbury brand, and one that many other men should be aware of!

I would also like to say a huge thank you to the team at Charlotte Tilbury at Harvey Nichols in Leeds for inviting me along! I had a lovely time with them, and they really helped me feel at ease whilst having the treatment. You can purchase the Unisex Healthy Glow here, and for more information on Charlotte Tilbury, click here!

Have you shopped with Charlotte Tilbury before? Have you used tinted moisturisers before? If so, how do you find them? Are they for you? Will you be trying out the Unisex Healthy Glow? Do let me know your thoughts below, as I would love to hear from you! Don't forget to click that 'like' button too!

EASTER TREATS 2017

April 12, 2017 by Mr Luke Christian

Forget over-indulgence at Christmas, as for me, Easter is the perfect time for that! As I have gotten older, gone are the simplicity of your bog-standard Easter Eggs. Instead we now have a wide array of choices when it comes to Easter Treats, such as Chocolate Sandwiches, Chocolate Liqueurs, Chocolate Easter Eggs with a whole load of Chocolatey treats hidden inside of them.. You get the picture!

I have put together some of my favourite Easter Treats, all of which have an extremely luxurious feel to them, yet still remaining within budget!

MARKS & SPENCER - 9 CHOCOLATE CRISPY NESTS / £2

9 delicious bite sized treats that don't make you feel guilty for eating them as they're so little! That works right..? Purchase in store.

HOTEL CHOCOLAT - EGG & SOLDIERS / £7

Milk Chocolate Truffle Eggs with Praline Hazelnut Soldiers. A fun way to play around with some chocolate! Purchase here.

HARVEY NICHOLS / ARTISAN du CHOCOLAT - BALLOON EGG MILK / £32.50

A show stopping Easter Egg, filled with mini eggs which include fruit coulis, ganaches, and pralines! Purchase here.

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Have you tried any of these Easter Treats? If so, which one did you try? Are you organised this Easter? What will you be treating yourself and your family to? Do let me know your thoughts, as I would love to hear from you and don't forget to click the 'like' button down below!