The Luxe List: June
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BRAND: With Jean
With Jean is the Aussie label you should be following on Instagram at the very least. All pieces are designed to wear with jeans (get it?) and from polka dot crop tops to square necklines, they encompass all of summer's must-have trends.
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BOOK: The Water Cure by Sophie Mackintosh
The debut novel from Stylist short story competition-winner Sophie Mackintosh is being heralded as the new Handmaid’s Tale. In a dreamlike world (not too far from our own), where women are unsafe in their bodies, three sisters are isolated on an island; hidden by their parents from a violent, toxic society. But men are coming to find them…
Available now at Amazon.co.uk
BEAUTY PRODUCT: Jo Loves Graffiti Spray
A fun new way to scent your body, hair and clothing, these graffiti aerosol-inspired cans are filled with four exclusive new Jo Loves fragrances, priced £40 each. SL’s fave? The opulent and heady Tuberose is ideal for balmy summer evenings.
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RESTAURANT: Neptune
Dubbed ‘London’s coolest new restaurant’, Neptune is a modern seafood joint housed in Bloomsbury’s opulent Principal Hotel. Run by the duo behind former fashion crowd favourite, The Richmond, it comes kitted out with a centrepiece oyster bar, dreamy peach walls and art deco banquettes.
Visit Neptune.London
DRINK: Your Sommelier
French wine delivered to your doorstep? Yes please. This unique subscription box allows wine lovers to try three new bottles each month, all handpicked by expert sommeliers and accompanied by tasting cards with recommended food pairings.
Visti YourSommelier.co.uk
FILM: The Boy Downstairs
Miss getting your Girls fix each week? This sassy, Brooklyn-set rom-com starring Zosia Mamet (aka Shoshanna) will fill the void. Diana (Zosia) moves back to New York City after a few years abroad, yet on the first night in her perfect new apartment, she discovers her ex-boyfriend lives directly below.
In cinemas from Sunday 8th June
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INFLUENCER: Fenn O’Meally
Filmmaker, journalist, model and radio host, Fenn O’Meally is a natural both in front of and behind the camera. From showing the world how to pull off baby pink Sandro boiler suits to interviewing Craig David on the Complex sofa, her Instagram is where to keep up with it all.
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MUSIC: Arctic Monkeys Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
The indie rock stars have made a long-awaited return with their sixth studio album. AM this is not – and reviews have been divided – but die-hard fans will appreciate the deep dive into Turner’s psyche, as he croons through some of his most self-aware lyrics to date.
Listen now
Theatre: Blueberry on Toast
Created by award-winning US playwright, Mary Laws, and starring Gala Gordon (who you may recognise from her stint as Christine Keeler in The Crown), this hilarious new-to-the-UK production exposes the darker side of ‘happily ever after’.
Visit SohoTheatre.com
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INSTAGRAM TO FOLLOW: @Sundays_Are_For_Lovers
One for the hopeless romantics, this well curated Insta account describes itself as a 'never-ending love letter'. Expect to find plenty of #relationshipgoals photos of beautiful couples, including vintage snaps of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, alongside evocative shots (lipstick marks, bare skin, dreamy date locations) and inspiring quotes about love.
Find their feed here
FASHION BUY: Cinco Ginger Necklace
Our go-to brand for handcrafted minimalist jewellery, Cinco’s delicate take on the medallion necklace trend – the Ginger, €55 – is perfect paired with a silk cami and beach-bronzed skin.
Visit Cinco-Store.com
POP-UP: Desmond & Dempsey
In celebration of their latest collection, ‘Le Jardin’, which captures the sounds and colours of Morocco, Desmond & Dempsey has launched its first pop-up store at Mercers Walk (open now until 11th June), bringing the spirit of a Moroccan souk to London.
Visit DesmondandDempsey.com
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