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Tatler UK|April 2018TealFind your zeal for teal because it’s not just back – it’s back with blue bells on. The appeal of this teal is partly the feel: satins and silken tassels, sequins and velvet. Spring’s big teal reveal has a party spiel. Fancy-schmancy with a hint of genteel. Bows and epaulettes, sashes and slits. So let out a peal and unseal that zeal. Because we kneel before teal and although it’s surreal, we cannot repeal the real deal… that is teal. PS Even smalls we conceal are also teal. So when it’s time for the big reveal… guess what? Yup, teal.STILL-LIFES: PIXELEYES. PHOTOGRAPH: GETTY IMAGES. EDITED BY FRANCESCA WHITE…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018THE CHILDRENS’ MAGAZINE PUBLISHERWhen Clementine Macmillan-Scott was a child, Sundays were about reading The Funday Times. For anyone older, it might have been the Children’s Newspaper, which ran from 1919 until 1965. It was the chance discovery of a copy of the latter that inspired Clemmie, 36, to launch Scoop – a monthly magazine created for 8-to-12-year-olds, featuring stories, poetry, illustrations and book reviews. Contributors have included Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell and fantasy novelist Neil Gaiman. Clemmie’s only 14 issues in and the magazine’s readership is soaring, with young fans from places as far away as New Zealand.Macmillan-Scott has grand literary credentials – she is the great-granddaughter of the authors Vita Sackville-West and Sir Harold Nicolson; her grandfather, Nigel Nicolson, co-founded the publishing house Weidenfeld & Nicolson; and her mother, Juliet, has written…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018THE SPY who loved meCharlotte Bingham has written 40 books. Most of them are not for me. They are popular romantic novels with titles like To Hear a Nightingale and sunsets on the covers. But her 41st is very much for me, and you, and everyone we know. In short, it’s a stone-cold comic classic. It’s a memoir that begins when her father John Bingham, the 7th Lord Clanmorris, asks her for a quiet word. She is 18 and fears he is about to tell her the facts of life. Instead, he says his boring job at the War Office is a cover, and that he is an MI5 spymaster – which explains the incident when his swordstick fell apart at Ascot and other mysteries of her childhood – and recruits her to work…8 min
Tatler UK|April 2018The BookwormReading Matthew Sweet’s latest book is a mindbending experience. And, by God, is it good fun. Operation Chaos tells the story of a group of Vietnam War deserters who sought political asylum in Sweden in the late Sixties and early Seventies. They were treated like rock stars, scoring girls and drugs and front-page newspaper interviews – and even parts in movies. They also formed themselves into a radical political organisation called the American Deserters Committee, which dreamed of revolution, a Viet Cong victory and the end of American imperialism.The turbulence and idealism of the time are skilfully brought to life – draft-card burnings, student riots, Black Panthers, hippies. The scene is peppered with famous faces: Jane Fonda, Catherine Deneuve, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre. Even Stieg Larsson and Abba’s…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018GadgetsFLOSSTIMENow let’s be clear about one thing. I definitely, 100 per cent, totally floss daily, because that’s what adults do. And you, being adults, also certainly floss daily as well.Which means that the Flosstime is a really great gadget for all of us flossers. For starters, it sticks onto your bathroom mirror and when you tap it, it dispenses 18 inches of floss, which all of us know is the amount of floss you need for a good, classic flossing session. Secondly, the coloured ring then glows for 90 seconds, which – and you don’t need me to tell you this or Google it afterwards – is the amount of time that one flosses for when one flosses, which one does every morning, even when late for work; it isn’t…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018WHICH MITFORD SISTER ARE YOU?The six Mitford sisters – Nancy, Pamela, Diana, Unity, Jessica and Deborah – were the glamorous, scandalous poster girls of their generation. The daughters of the 2nd Lord and Lady Redesdale were born between 1904 and 1920 and were raised in a conveyor belt of homes – Gloucestershire’s Batsford Park, Oxfordshire’s Asthall Manor and, later, the nearby Swinbrook House. The family’s titles reached back to the Norman Conquest and Lord Redesdale sat in the House of Lords. And yet the sisters defied social expectations at every turn, responding, each in their own way, to the shifting political and social climate of the time. But, more importantly, which one are you? Answer the following questions to find out.1 YOU ARE AT A PARTY. AN EX ARRIVES UNEXPECTEDLY WITH THEIR NEW SQUEEZE.…6 min
Tatler UK|April 2018LOST YOUTH?Over dinner in Wiltshire recently, one of the country’s most senior aristocrats despaired about the politics of his children. As guests pushed chicken pie around willow-pattern plates, he told how his daughter and two sons – all of whom have titles – had voted for Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour last year. They couldn’t vote Conservative, they had told him; the shame was too great. Besides, the party had nothing to offer young people. What did this mean, he implored. ‘If we can’t inspire the young any more, how can the Conservatives survive?’The question echoes around the country. The average age of Conservative Party members is 72, according to the Bow Group think tank. Brexit was resoundingly the wish of the older generation. The average age of Theresa May’s Cabinet (even with…15 min
Tatler UK|April 2018Lady LAGOSTokini Peterside has a great laugh: raucous, distinctly naughty and very playful. And it erupts in full force when she remembers how she had to spend ‘months’ persuading her father – the founder, at a mere 33, of an investment bank in Nigeria – to let her leave Cheltenham Ladies’ College and go to Westminster. ‘When you asked me about nightclubs, I did that young! I wanted to be in London, and for Nigerian parents, the last thing they want is having their children running around London, going crazy.’ Still, she got her way; there were, after all, relatives in town, ‘looking after me’.‘To an extent…’ I suggest.‘Yes!’ she cries, her laugh bouncing round the Lancaster Gate hotel in which we’re meeting, close to her family’s London base. ‘To an…9 min
Tatler UK|April 2018TOP OF THE MORNINGIf morning had a scent, what would that be? Well, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud has created a fragrance for Louis Vuitton (his eighth) inspired by daybreak, so now we know. There’s mandarin, as cheerful and optimistic as a big glass of orange juice. Jasmine sambac, refined as freshly brewed tea leaves. A whiff of blackcurrant, like proper French jam on a baguette. Magnolia and musk too. It’s gentle yet bracing – like stepping outside on a sunny morning to find the breeze a bit fresher than you expected. It’s called Le Jour Se Lève, it costs £185 for 100ml and it’s guaranteed to make your day smell better. FW…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018BACK IN BLOOMSBURYOn a small notice next to the entrance of the Bloomsbury hotel there’s an inscription that reads: ‘They lived in squares… they loved in triangles.’The pithy observation, attributed to the American wit Dorothy Parker, captures the infamous behaviour of the Bloomsbury Group, a ragbag of writers, artists and intellectuals who bedhopped their way around the garden squares of central London at the beginning of the 20th century.The area – a swathe of smart Georgian streets that stretches from Holborn to the Euston Road – may not have the street cred of Soho to the south, or the polished sheen of nearby Marylebone. But Bloomsbury has something of its own: a rare and very English thing – a bohemian sensibility, a mix of diamond-bright intellect with a healthy disregard for convention.Virginia…4 min
Tatler UK|April 2018WONDERWALL‘OMG, is that a real doughnut wall?’ cried a guest as she entered the ballroom at the Berkeley and beheld the 429 doughnuts spelling out ‘Tatler’ in blue and white icing. ‘No way!’ said another. ‘This is so exciting!’ Because that’s what we are here to do, people: amaze and dazzle with edifices of deep-fried confectionery visible from space. Guests became even more starry-eyed when Tatler’s travel editor Francisca Kellett took to the stage with Strictly’s Claudia Winkleman – they cut a fine comedy paso doble. Francisca made the crowd-pleasing point that the leader of the free world is, of course, a hotelier and Claudia told stories of her days at Tatler, where she apparently survived on Ribena and Marlboro Lights. (It’s very different at Tatler now.) The Georg Jensen…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018IN THE BEST HANDSWhat’s better than a multi-award- winning cosmetic clinic? A multi-award-winning cosmetic and medical dermatology clinic; obviously.One of the few fusion clinics in the country, no skincare woe is too great for the Eudelo team. Led by top German dermatologist and global key opinion leader, Dr Stefanie Williams, this exquisite private skin clinic in central London offers a quality bespoke service to those looking for that eternal, youthful glow.Treating women and men of all ages, Dr Stefanie and her team of leading dermatologists can medically address the entire spectrum of conditions: from breakouts and acne, to eczema, mole checks and skin cancer screenings. Embracing the most cutting-edge technology, Eudelo’s range of advanced cosmetic procedures also sets the benchmark for the UK’s aesthetic dermatology standard.FACE AND BODYDr Stefanie and her team are…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018FACE THE FUTUREA very happy patient once said that Dr Dray will ‘make you look like you’ve just fallen in love’. Rather than just look it, however, we know you’ll feel it too. Yes, you’ll be very young-looking-head over very-soft-feet for the man who pioneered mesotherapy – the treatment you didn’t know you needed, but now won’t be able to live without.At his eponymous clinics – with a new one now open in the heart of Kensington with high-tech sensory lighting, a discreet waiting room and all the newest technologies – the gerontologist with 25 years of experience champions natural methods and results that have deservedly earned him global attention and an extensive black book of VIP clients.‘Dr Dray will make you look like you have just fallen in love’THE PERFECT BODYWhile…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018PLUMP IT UPSENSAIWRINKLE REPAIR ESSENCE, £145Collagen is the trick to looking absurdly youthful, and Sensai are going collagen crazy with this new serum, which boasts their ‘special triple-action collagen regeneration technology’. We’re not exactly sure what that is, but they say it gets rid of the deteriorated stuff, defends the good stuff and creates some new stuff.DR SEBAGHFIRMING EYE CREAM, £45Repackaged, reformulated and really very good, Dr Sebagh’s eye creams are his (needle-free) answer to sorry-looking lids. This one apparently boosts collagen production, helping to plump crepey skin.KIEHL’SPOWERFUL-STRENGTH LINE-REDUCING CONCENTRATE, £49.50A ramped-up revamp of the original fine-line-reducing formula but with more vitamin C and added hyaluronic acid. We are excited.LA MERGENAISSANCE EYE AND EXPRESSION CREAM, £255This rich cream, infused with La Mer’s secret ‘Miracle Broth’, is specifically developed to soften wrinkles. Hours…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018SMOOTHIE MENUTHISWORKSEVENING DETOX SPRAY-ON EXFOLIANT, £28Doing away with dead skin doesn’t have to involve a scrub, or a peel, or even a muslin cloth. Spritz on and let the protease enzymes and salicylic acid get to work.AMELIORATETRANSFORMING BODY CREAM, £27.50Originally created to help soothe keratosis pilaris (rough, goosebumpy skin) this nourishing cream will soften scaly limbs.IS CLINICALHONEY CLEANSER, £34This balmy cleanser heats up as you massage it in, encouraging congested pores to open. Wash away their contents and see cleaner, smoother skin.SKINCEUTICALSGLYCOLIC 10 RENEW OVERNIGHT, £75Refine, renew, rejoice! A brand loved by cosmetic doctors everywhere, this resurfacing serum is potent (so build up the dosage gradually).DOING AWAY WITH DEAD SKIN DOESN’T HAVE TO INVOLVE A SCRUB OR A PEELLA ROCHE-POSAYHYALU B5 SERUM, £37A winning combination of hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018BETTER SKIN FROM WITHIN1 WHAT IS IT?All hail drinkable technology, one of the most advanced, effective and bio-available anti-ageing skincare products on the market today.2 WE BET YOU DIDN’T KNOWThe pain: you start producing less and less collagen in your early 20s and, by 50, your collagen is down by 50%. The good news: Skinade contains active ingredients that aim to boost your natural production of collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin.3 HOW DOES IT TASTE?Surprisingly nice with peach and mangosteen flavours. It will speed up your skincare regime, too, as you only have to drink one Skinade a day for a glowing complexion.4 HOW DOES IT WORK?Beauty is not only skin deep. Skinade offers a comprehensive, results-driven approach to skincare because it is designed to reach the lower layers of the skin and…2 min
Tatler UK|April 2018EYES ON THE PRIZEWith more than 13 years of experience in non-surgical procedures and an impressive family pedigree (his father was one of the European pioneers in modern plastic surgery), Dr Nick Milojevic is at the forefront of aesthetic medicine. The top doctor for Botox and fillers, he has carefully noted the trend move from ‘give me everything you’ve got’ to ‘less is most definitely more’. It is his name you hear on the (perfectly plumped) lips of the A-listers because, at his Milo Clinic, clients get exactly what they want with minimal fuss. His art is to make you look as youthful as your spirit.‘I make patients look as young as they feel inside’DR NICK MILOJEVICFEAST YOUR EYESOnce the exclusive domain of a surgeon, blepharoplasty – the art of correcting the signs…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018KEEP BALM & CARRY ON‘My knowledge goes beyond the skin to encompass overall health; after all, a clear complexion starts from the inside out’NATALIYA ROBINSONWhat makes skin truly ageless? Is it a smooth complexion, free of fine lines? Is it bright, even-toned skin that the sun hasn’t touched? Both are desirable. But actually, what really determines the age of your skin is the quality of its lipid barrier, says facial therapist Nataliya Robinson.The lipid barrier is your skin’s first line of defence; a protective layer of fatty acids, or lipids, which prevent irritation and infection. But scrubbing, peeling and over-cleansing means that many of us have damaged this natural defence, according to Nataliya. ‘Weakening the lipid barrier not only leaves the complexion feeling tight and sensitive – but it also makes the skin more…2 min
Tatler UK|April 2018Time to REVISEEven before she’d left the clinic in Harley Street, Marilyn* felt something wasn’t quite right. The appointment had been a swift 20 minutes: two jabs to her ‘nasal labial folds’ (either side of her nose), two to her ‘marionette’ (mouth to chin) lines. She checked in the car rear-view mirror, then again at traffic lights and once more when she parked up. The swelling was to be expected, the doctor had said, as well as possible bruising at the injection sites. But the right-hand side of her mouth, which had been numbed with anaesthetic, was wet to the touch. The next morning, she discovered why.‘One side of my face had completely dropped, as if I’d had a stroke,’ she says. ‘And I had this non-stop dribble coming out of my…13 min
Tatler UK|April 2018WONDER WORKERSFOR DE-PUFFINGWho Nataliya RobinsonThe lowdown Nataliya is famous for her pore squeezing, which leaves skin as clean as a whistle. But if puffiness is your issue, her new manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) hits the spot. MLD works on lymph (the fluid that carries waste from the tissues back towards the heart) and the technique includes lots of light tapping and fluttering of fingertips on the skin’s surface to encourage fluid to drain away via the lymph nodes at the jawline and behind the ears. It’s marvellous for puffy under-eyes, and the ‘pulsing’ sensation around the eye sockets really does relieve congestion. It is also recommended post-surgery to minimise swelling. But do consult your doctor.Our verdict You’ll leave looking rested and chiselled – like you’ve lost weight, even.Details £550 for a…4 min
Tatler UK|April 2018GET READY TO BE ENLIGHTENEDFounded on the principles of clinical expertise, safety and client satisfaction, Revere Clinics aren’t up for just one date. With their philosophy based on partnering patients for the years ahead, you better believe this team of leading doctors and aestheticians is in it for the long haul. So if you want that sought-after youthful glow, you’d better be able to handle commitment.AN ENLIGHTENED TEAMFounder and CEO Dr Sach Mohan is a highly respected and innovative cosmetic physician in the UK. Dr. Mohan has pioneered some of the most successful and exclusive treatments to date, including the PING™ Eyelift and the Fat Loss Facelift.Working alongside Dr. Mohan is leading aesthetic provider Dr. Sabika Karim. With more than a decade of experience in lasers and minimally invasive body sculpting, Dr. Karim brings…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018HOLISTIC HEAVEN‘A detox is the perfect way to rebalance your body’s equilibrium and stimulate your vitality’Nestled in the Montreux Riviera, you’ll find the soon-to-be-unhidden gem that is Clinique La Prairie. Because once we’ve finished giving the clinic its dues, we won’t be surprised to see a surge in airline shares. Welcome to the pioneering medical retreat that combines the innovative science of cell therapy and holistic wellness with the traditions of luxury Swiss hospitality. Starting with the belief that a longer, fuller life relies on a strong mind and healthy body, with a holistic attitude to wellbeing, Clinique La Prairie offers guests sustainable ways to heal physical and emotional discomfort and prevent future issues.THREE’S A CHARMEveryone knows the body has a miraculous natural ability to detoxify. While the Christmas break is…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018TOP OF THE FAME GAMEFancy a trip to the exquisite village of Alderley Edge in Cheshire? Or looking for a bespoke consultation in Chelsea, Los Angeles or Abu Dhabi? Here, you’ll find Miss Jonquille Chantrey, the UK aesthetic industry’s best-kept secret within top-profile circles. If it’s fresh, young-looking skin or a body contoured to perfection you’re looking for, she is the non-invasive cosmetic surgeon to care for your needs.As someone who represents finesse, quality and sincerity, Miss Chantrey’s brand, ethos and overall direction of the aesthetics market has completely revolutionised the industry. She travels the world to China, the Middle East, Paris, Australasia and LA, teaching fellow doctors and surgeons cutting-edge techniques in aesthetics. With more than 14 years of plastic and cosmetic surgery experience, she lectures monthly at top international conferences and develops…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018AESTHETICALLY PLEASING‘We’re proud to have pioneered CoolSculpting in the UK’Founded in 2011, Cavendish Clinic is a collaboration between several leading consultant doctors from top London teaching hospitals. Offering bespoke treatments in a luxury setting, the team caters for all manner of aesthetic needs and offers reward points and treats to their legion of loyal fans.Beloved by celebrities, the staff at Cavendish understand the importance of confidentiality and comfort; providing food, drink and entertainment. This is definitely the place to Netflix and chill. And with clinics in Richmond, Soho, Parsons Green and now Margaret Street, there are multiple places for you to binge-watch Game of Thrones while you frame and tone.Nurse Director Lisa Littlehales, who has over 20 years of aesthetic experience, manages a team of experts that includes Clinic Director Aga…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018SMILE FIXERSFOR STRAIGHTENINGDr Neil CounihanDr Counihan is enthusiastic, his stories riveting – and when it comes to braces, he’s the best in the business. Options include the Damon-style device (‘sliding’ brackets shuffle teeth gently into the correct position), lingual braces (discreetly fixed to the inside of teeth) and Invisalign (made from moulded plastic, it’s good for minor tweaks). At Metamorphosis, 315–317 New King’s Road, SW6 (metamorphosisorthodontics; 020 3389 6037).FOR THE NUTS AND BOLTSDr Greg AudiCharming Dr Audi has recently relocated from Paris (his main clinic is based on Avenue Foch). His work runs the gamut from fillings to non-invasive reconstructions (he uses pre-visualisation software to design the perfect smile for patients). Most notable, however, is Audi’s old-school sensibility: his way with teeth is conservative and he believes in ‘restoration’ rather than…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018THE IT LISTBEAM ME UP, JONEYOh, hi beautiful. You. Yes, you. You’ve clearly just had the new BEAM facial by Dr Joney De Souza, which combines two of the world’s best lasers to improve skin texture, reduce redness and dullness. How do we know? That smoother complexion, obviously. The even skin tone. The BEAMING smile on your face. £180 for 30 minutes. drjoneydesouza.comGOODY GOODYDr Sam Skincare Club is a monthly event, £95, held at the Chess Club in Mayfair, where you can chat all things beauty, then leave with a goody bag of Dr Sam Bunting’s favourite brands. drsamskincareclub.comANYONE FOR A DRINK?Take care of your complexion from the inside out with a month’s supply of Skinade, a drinkable supplement full of active ingredients that gives the body’s production of hyaluronic acid a…4 min
Tatler UK|April 2018CONTRIBUTORSHERMIONE EYREHermione talks to sassy ex-spook Charlotte Bingham (page 48)What’s your worst habit?I tangle wires with my personal force field.What phrase or word do you overuse the most?‘If you eat your broccoli, then maybe…’What’s your signature dance move?Bouncy.What super-power would you most like to have?Stock-market prescience.GUY PEWSEYGuy raises that most important of questions – which Mitford sister are you? (page 70)What’s your favourite joke?What did the leper say to the prostitute? ‘Keep the tip.’What would be your death-row meal?A bucket of fried chicken and a bottle of Ruinart Rosé.What phrase do you overuse the most?‘I can say that – I’m gay.’What’s your go-to fancy-dress costume?Anything involving a skirt. I love getting my legs out.GRANT JAMES-THOMASGrant James-Thomas photographs poet and actress Greta Bellamacina (page 94)What’s your favourite joke?Where does a poor…2 min
Tatler UK|April 2018Pencil skirtsOh, so pencil skirts are at it again. Playing up. Acting out. Every now and then, they get tired of being the straight woman and make a bid for the spotlight. Frankly, it’s all a bit show-offy. Nothing is too busy for them this season. They have set their sights on brocade, lace, sheer and wispy, barely there chiffon. They have claimed bold prints and pattern-du-jour chevrons, not to mention sequins and gingham. And to make matters worse, they are demanding clashingly bright bags, ankle socks, snazzy heels, enormous earrings and pouffy shirts as their closest companions. It’s an ensemble of exhibitionism. Bold move, guys. Very bold indeed…STILL-LIFES: PIXELEYES. PHOTOGRAPH: GETTY IMAGES. EDITED BY FRANCESCA WHITE…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018The bromanceJonathan Yeo is Britain’s most celebrated portrait artist, painting people like Malala Yousafzai, the Duke of Edinburgh, Tony Blair and Cara Delevingne; the Earl of Snowdon is England’s most celebrated bespoke-furniture maker, and together they have created a gorgeous day bed and easel, which are not two essential pieces of furniture.‘A day bed is one of those wonderfully pointless things. It is not as comfortable as a sofa or as useful as a bed,’ says Snowdon, laconic in a black polo neck, lounging cross-legged on a very comfortable-looking sofa next to Yeo in the artist’s Chelsea studio, the air thick with turpentine.‘But it is a focus,’ interrupts Yeo, for whom a daybed and easel are probably quite useful, the daybed for the subject to recline on, the easel for the…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018Art for saleBABY LOVE (£490,000)MADONNA AND CHILD (1647) BY GUERCINOWHY BUY All the traditional elements of a religious picture are here: the Virgin in luxurious blue, the vaguely classical background landscape, the holy glow that seems to come from the figures. But gazing at this particular Jesus, you have to wonder how many human babies Guercino had actually ever seen. He’s not alone: centuries of painters have struggled with depicting infants, which is awkward given the popularity of Jesus’ infancy as a subject. On the plus side, the baby problem makes for a great gallery scavenger hunt: find the best – or worst – Christ child.WHEN 10–18 March.WHERE Salamon at TEFAF Maastricht (tefaf.com).DOTTY (POA)MEASURE FOR MEASURE 14 (2017) BY BRIDGET RILEYWHY BUY My favourite moment with a Riley picture – and it…2 min
Tatler UK|April 2018TOFF GEAR…AND A Vintage Tractor‘I DREAMT OF THIS MOMENT AS A GIRL’REALLY RATHER PLEASANT TO SIT ONTHE MOST ELEGANT WAY TO MOUNT A TRACTORMAN PUTS HIMSELF IN DANGER‘COLD NOW. GOING BACK TO FULHAM’RRP £4,500 RIVALS NONE. IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN SPIRIT ANIMAL SHIRE HORSEI am delighted to announce that for this, my last Toff Gear column, I have a little treat for you. YOU can win the vehicle I’ve reviewed.But I say ‘vehicle’ because it’s not, I’m afraid, a £200,000 McLaren or Lamborghini’s new £130,000 SUV.It’s a tractor worth £4,500. A very special tractor, however, from the Vintage Garden Tractor Company, who are based in Essex, where they restore and sell magnificent beasts like this. Although I didn’t actually go to the countryside to test-drive it because, well, wouldn’t…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018THE ULTIMATE PERSONALITY TEST!MOSTLY ASYOU ARE NANCYYou are optimistic, energetic and the centre of attention in any room, but also self-assured enough to find enjoyment in your own company. Commanding and captivating, you are fiercely sharp and, occasionally, a little oblivious.Nancy (1904–73), the eldest of the Mitford sisters, was an avid reader, party girl and keen hunter who fictionalised their lives in The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate. ‘There is always something to laugh at,’ she once said.MOSTLY BSYOU ARE PAMELAYou are sensitive, a bit hesitant and can take things personally. But that doesn’t make you a pushover – you possess an inner toughness and dignity, and are a loyal friend.Pamela (1907–94) was serene and noble, despite being prone to teasing. She had a quiet life and instilled affection…3 min
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Tatler UK|April 2018THE LIFE-CHANGING POWER OF SOLO PLEASUREIn 2011, academics at Rutgers University in the US recorded what happens in the brain when a woman reaches org*sm through masturbation. Captured by an MRI scanner, the images – colourised to highlight neural activity during each stage of arousal – are spectacular: a pinkish spider web of neural activity, prestimulation, followed by great gushing clouds of red, orange and yellow as excitement builds towards climax.The research showed, for the first time, where org*sm occurs in the female brain. First, sensation builds in the sensory cortex (triggered by genital stimulation), then it spreads to the limbic system (the part of the brain responsible for emotions and long-term memory). When org*sm is reached, activity peaks in the hypothalamus – which, in the images, appears to turn white-hot with org*smic feeling. Professor…7 min
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Tatler UK|April 2018BOHEMIAN RHAPSODYLauren Park and Christopher Ramsay were married in a charming ceremony in Belvoir Castle. But the fun really began when guests gathered on the banks of Frog Hollow kitted out in outfits hired from the National Theatre (the theme for the wedding party was ‘Costume Ball’). And so it was that feathered showgirls, caped wizards and mythical creatures with jewel-encrusted horns took turns to declare their love for the couple into a microphone, and then joined in as ‘Rambo’ Ramsay’s 25 ushers launched into a rendition of Bryan Adams’s ‘Everything I Do (I Do It For You)’. Otis Ferry escorted the colourful crowd on horseback to the disco tent, where Freddie Mercury was waiting for them – well, a very good Freddie Mercury impersonator. All in honour of this crazy…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018THE CHANGING FACE OF HARLEY STREETIt all started in 1713 when Edward Harley married Henrietta Cavendish Holles, daughter of the Duke of Newcastle. They combined their fortunes and commissioned an architect to transform the 92-acre Marylebone backwater Henrietta had inherited into an attractive grid of beautifully proportioned properties. The comparatively modest residential townhouses of Wimpole Street merged with spectacular Portland Place mansions built by the likes of the Adam Brothers and John Nash, resulting in what came to be known as the Portland Estate. And Harley Street was right in the middle of it.So how did Harley Street come to be known as the cosmetic-surgery mecca that it is today? In the early days, a social mix occupied Harley Street. JMW Turner lived at number 64, the future Duke of Wellington at number 11, the…5 min
Tatler UK|April 2018GET UNDER YOUR SKIN‘The secret is knowing that you can combine treatments and technologies to provide the patient with all they need to achieve healthy skin’DR ARIEL HAUSIn his second year of medical school, Dr Ariel Haus realised his calling – he was destined to work with skin. Hearing the inspirational words of a professor who treated burns victims, Dr Haus understood the link between patients’ confidence in their physical appearance and their wellbeing.Qualifying as a doctor in Rio de Janeiro nearly 20 years ago, Dr Haus continued his postgraduate training in Spain. In 2010, he opened a clinic in London and established himself where he belongs in prestigious Harley Street.Simultaneously working as an NHS dermatologist – focusing on skin cancers and chronic skin conditions – Dr Haus leaves no stone unturned when…4 min
Tatler UK|April 2018ALL BRIGHT NOWEXUVIANCEAF VITAMIN C SERUM CAPSULES, £59Vitamin C is the ultimate pigmentation fighter, but it can be tricky to handle. A round of applause, then, for these clever high-strength capsules that mix into your day cream to fade dark spots.PAULA’S CHOICERESIST C15 SUPER BOOSTER, £45The range is famous for its acne-clearing formulas, but this skin tone-correcting serum with added ferulic acid is quite the game-changer. A few days later and skin is remarkably even-toned.NYDGLUMINIZING SKIN ESSENCE, £95New York dermatologist Dr David Colbert created this watery lotion to quench dry skin. It’s particularly good on arms and legs (and used backstage at the Victoria’s Secret show), plus it smells deliciously of roses.DARK CIRCLES ARE CUTE ON PANDAS. NOT SO MUCH ON PEOPLEELIZABETH ARDENADVANCED CERAMIDE CAPSULES DAILY YOUTH RESTORING EYE SERUM, £52Dark circles…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018IN NO TIME FLATCellulite – a condition that affects around 85 per cent of women at some point during their lifetimes – is almost a rite of passage. It’s one we certainly don’t want to experience ourselves and, we imagine, neither do you. Once charmingly confined to the face, we all know the anguish caused when dimples start to appear in other, unwanted areas. But finally, help has arrived in the form of Cellfina® – the first EU CE-marked, FDA-cleared minimally invasive procedure, clinically proven to change the structural cause of cellulite dimples in a single treatment. It even boasts results that are maintained at three years.‘After I saw my results for the first time, I was kind of in shock because I had tried so many things. I thought… this is too…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018RAISE YOUR PROFILETHE WHOWelcome to 23MD – the clinic that feels more like a luxury spa. Nestled in one of London’s most exclusive postcodes, the understated contemporary exterior transports you to a world of harmony, balance and art. A place for lovers of all things aesthetically pleasing, 23MD doubles as a gallery and exhibits works from up-and-coming artists for your delight.Led by Dr Suha Kersh, 23MD takes physical and mental wellbeing to the next level. The globally recognised and internationally educated Dr Kersh made London her home when she co-founded 23MD in 2013. Always willing to go the extra mile, she uses consultations as an opportunity to get to know you. Here is a woman who will know your needs better than you know them yourself.THE WHYFamed for her 4D approach, Dr…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018LIFT AND LUMINATEA forerunner in the world of anti-ageing medicine, we have Dr Gabriela Mercik to thank for introducing some of the most exciting, non-invasive facial lifting treatments to the UK. Beginning her career more than 20 years ago in cardiology and internal medicine, Dr Gabriela is one of a select group of ‘master injectors’, chosen by everyone from celebrities to royalty to work her magic. No, they did not just #wakeuplikethis. Putting other polymaths to shame, Dr Gabriela, in addition to her role as a doctor, innovator and international speaker, is called upon by other top doctors, nurses and practitioners who now ask to share her knowledge and unique methods.AND THE AWARD GOES TO……The Beauty PDO Thread Lift™. This is a thread lifting, but not as you know it. And Dr…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018TWO’S A COMPANYRiver Aesthetics – the leading cosmetic medicine clinic with premises in Grace Belgravia in West Halkin Street, the New Forest and Sandbanks – has another well-deserved accolade. Recognised as one of the top 10 anti-ageing clinics in the UK, the company was awarded ‘elite status’ at the end of 2017. Founded by esteemed medical aesthetic doctors Victoria Manning and Charlotte Woodward, River Aesthetics houses all the latest treatment innovations that make you look like the best version of, well, you. Joined by aesthetician Gemma Halliday, who brings more than five years of industry experience, theirs is an exceptional team.WE’LL TAKE THE LIFTExperts in facial rejuvenation using threads, Dr Charlotte and Dr Victoria developed their celebrity-endorsed signature treatment, the RiverLIFT®, to much fanfare. A winning combination of innovative thread technologies such…2 min
Tatler UK|April 2018BEAUTY FROM THE BESTJacqueline Lewis qualified as a doctor in 1986. That’s over 30 years of clinical experience, including a position as Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon for Charing Cross Hospital. She trained in Plastic Surgery in London and did a fellowship at Institut Curie, Paris. She is a member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and specialises in all types of breast surgery: breast enhancement, reduction, mastopexy and cancer. Over the course of her career, she developed a specialist interest in the field of non-invasive aesthetic treatments.‘Hyaluronic acid fillers are a great, non-invasive solution’TATLER: What lured you in to the world of aesthetics?JACQUELINE: My interest is personal. When I reached the menopause, I realised that my skin had changed; it was less plump and elastic. Not just on my face and…2 min
Tatler UK|April 2018IN SEARCH OF A Six-PackIf you asked me why I had cosmetic surgery aged 32, I probably would have told you several different things. That our brave new world of digital oversharing made me do it. That I was pressured by an unrealistic male body image. That it was the full stop after substantial weight loss (about six stone, seven years ago). It was some of these things, but mostly it was vanity. Simple, acquisitional vanity. I had the career, the house, the car, and now I wanted the body. Specifically, a six-pack. That enviable thing that says so much without me having to say anything at all. That, ultimately, I didn’t settle for mediocrity, took control and sorted myself out. It all sounds a bit Patrick Bateman, but for me – for men,…7 min
Tatler UK|April 2018COOL IS THE NEW HOT‘CoolSculpting is the only non-surgical alternative to liposuction I recommend to my patients because, quite simply, it works’DR TRACY MOUNTFORDA keen aesthetic eye, a lightness of touch and true artistic vision are qualities to be championed in a cosmetic doctor. This flair and instinct can be summed up succinctly as ‘it’ – and Dr Tracy Mountford has ‘it’ in spades. Her innate cosmetic prowess is bolstered by over 25 years’ experience in the industry. She is one of London’s leading doctors in non-surgical treatments and founder of the super-chic Cosmetic Skin Clinic©. It is here that Dr Mountford works with her team of skilled practitioners to deliver groundbreaking, results-driven treatments.ULTRA LIFT AND CONTOURUltherapy is the leading ultrasound dermis-tightening treatment to lift sagging skin and smooth away lines and wrinkles. Non-invasive,…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018JOIN THE CLUB‘Of course, we use the very latest technology. But our real skill is in knowing how and when to use it to suit each individual patient’MR BRYAN MAYOULondon’s Chelsea; home of designer shopping, culture and personalised healthcare. Once you’ve finished shopping ‘til you drop in Duke of York Square and want your face to match your fabulous frock as you head to the Royal Court, make a tactical pitstop at the Cadogan Clinic – an award-winning private hospital.A specialist cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical skin clinic founded by the dream team of ‘Lord of Liposuction’ plastic surgeon Mr Bryan Mayou and skincare magician Dr Susan Mayou – a seasoned consultant dermatologist – the purpose-built medical facility includes on-site operating theatres, a laser suite and a dedicated dermatology and skin cancer clinic.Dr…2 min
Tatler UK|April 2018IT’S ALL IN YOUR SMILEEveryone wants to love the grin they’re in, but with time, that isn’t always the case. With more than 30 years of experience in dentistry and aesthetics, Dr Greg Audi (left) is the man who knows how to make you smile again. A life member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, dental trainer, visiting consultant at the American Hospital of Paris, and regular lecturer at international conferences, the Parisian-based master of the ‘natural look’ has turned his attention to the London crowd.TATLER How do you achieve such natural results?DR AUDI The celebrity-endorsed ‘Hollywood smile’ is what patients think they want when they look to improve their smile. Some practitioners will offer this as a matter of course rather than giving patients something more natural that suits their face. But…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018S IS FOR…‘My goal is to help my patients achieve and enjoy naturallooking results’When it comes to looking good and feeling great, Sherina Balaratnam is a name you’ll want to know. A fully qualified surgeon with a background in reconstructive surgery, she’s made it her business to master the latest non-surgical cosmetic treatment innovations. Literally.Since founding the S-Thetics clinic in 2015, Miss Balaratnam’s key focus has been on skin health, offering cutting-edge treatments from medical-grade facials through to microneedling and laser skin resurfacing. And it has paid off. Winning multiple accolades including ‘Best Clinic, South England’ at the 2017/18 Aesthetics Awards and ‘Best New Clinic, South England and Wales’ at the 2016/17 MyFaceMyBody Awards, S-Thetics really is the venue du jour.Miss Balaratnam’s subtle and highly personalised approach to facial rejuvenation has earned…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018YOU’RE LOOKING GREATLife is about the journey, not just the destination. And no one takes that maxim more seriously than Alison Telfer (left), Founder and Aesthetic Director at The Glasshouse Clinic. She and her team work tirelessly to provide clients with a first-rate treatment experience and exceptional customer service from start to finish.‘The results are spectacular. No one can put their finger on what you’ve had done, they just remark that you’re looking great’BEAUTY ENHANCERSWorried about what is right for you? You needn’t be. Few places can claim that their catalogue of procedures has been tried and tested, but The Glasshouse Clinic can. Alison and her team only offer treatments that she believes in and, most importantly, that work. It’s this passion that led her to opening the first clinic in 2008…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018AND NOW FOR THE FUN BITLIPOSUCTIONYou assume that the traumatic part will be the incredibly violent suctioning; I mean, you’ve seen the videos online. The way they waggle and tug and stab with that vast syringe. If you can get through that, then life’s a bowl of cherries, right? But oh, the bruising! Everywhere! Even places you didn’t expect to bruise or know you could bruise. Why is my ankle bruised when it was my arse that was hoovered? Why does even my skull feel bruised? For heaven’s sake, touch no part of me for at least two weeks. The compression garment is acting as armour more than anything.MICRO-NEEDLINGThe needling is annoying to begin with, infuriating in the middle and maddening by the end. You want to punch the practitioner who keeps telling you it’s…2 min
Tatler UK|April 2018HERE’S LOOKING AT… SHONAGH MARSHALLFashion curator Shonagh Marshall’s aim is to ‘capture an audience’s imagination in different ways’ – which means exhibitions, films, books and any other media she can think of. Shonagh learnt her craft while archiving the Alexander McQueen collection for the Met’s Savage Beauty exhibition. Then came work with the Isabella Blow Foundation and at Somerset House. Since then she has set up her own company, Ground Floor Project, recently putting on Posturing: Photographing the Body in Fashion about posing in contemporary photography, in collaboration with the Outnet. She’s based in Spitalfields and her twin obsessions are text panels and public swimming pools. As Daphne Guinness (who owns the Isabella Blow collection) has pointed out, she could fill a book with her pool reviews. Either that or a radio show on…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018THE IT LIST(no relation)KEEP IT IN CHECKIf you’re heading stateside any time soon, make a beeline for Bottega Veneta’s New York maison on Madison Avenue. Not only is it shiny and new, it’s their biggest store ever. Swing by to pick up something spectacular like this Latte Nero Intrecciato Palio Nappa Leather bag.bottegaveneta.comTHE CUFF OF DREAMSCleopatra. Boudicca. Wonder Woman. There is something very warrior queen about a cuff. Conquer nations wearing it. Bring powerful men into your submission. Cross oceans with your fleet, wearing a large bear skin. Or just, er, wear this Messika 18ct white-gold and diamond ‘My Twin’ cuff to a party.messika.comDITSY BITSYIf you like floral prints and monochrome, a bit of unusual off-the-shoulder action with a handful of frills thrown in, then this Proenza Schouler dress is the one…4 min
Tatler UK|April 2018THE GAMES MISTRESSYou know how it is. You’ve been given a five-day contract at Bureaucrat Castle and your only chance of becoming permanent isn’t by climbing the same old greasy pole or spending hours making everyone coffee or even, heaven forfend, expressing an endless interest in baby photos. No – the only way you’re going to get ahead is by taking out as many employees as you can, and by ‘taking out’ I don’t mean ‘to the smoking area’ – I mean killing them. But killing Peter from Accounts isn’t going to be easy. I give you *crash of thunder, lightning, the sound of horses bolting* TEMP WORKER ASSASSINS!For this game you will need:1 A ruthless streak that knows no bounds.2 The ability to show zero compassion.3 An abiding love of potentially…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018The confessions of James StuntJames Stunt loves a superlative. The 36-year-old was, he says, ‘the biggest blackjack player on planet earth’. He kicked his prescription-morphine addiction ‘in world-record time’. At the apogee of his shipowning success, he was running ‘basically the world’s largest private armada’. His godfather, the convicted money launderer and alleged gangster Terry Adams, is ‘the most moralled’ [sic] person he has ever met. James ‘obviously’ pays ‘top whack’ for the art collection he is assembling. And he was party to the ‘biggest bet in the world’ – a £90m wager he won, at a profit of £45m.As for the grandiose (and notorious) cavalcade of hyper-expensive cars – typically, one Lamborghini, sandwiched by two Rolls-Royces and two top-of-the-price-tree Range Rovers – in which he cruises London, he explains that he has always…21 min
Tatler UK|April 2018WILD TALENTJessie Buckley is a magnetic and rare actress, investing everything she does with an emotional heat and power that is impossible to resist. As Marya Bolkonskaya, she was the moral heart of the BBC’s adaptation of Tolstoy’s War and Peace; in Taboo she was more than a match for a mumbling Tom Hardy. Now she is the lead in her first feature, Beast, an independent British film that has been captivating audiences at film festivals with its terrifying depiction of the dark violence underpinning the oppressive conservatism of Jersey. In it Jessie, 28, plays Moll, a troubled young woman who finds a sort of wild freedom when she falls in love with a reckless outcast played by Johnny Flynn, all against the backdrop of a series of gruesome murders. The…6 min
Tatler UK|April 2018The dreamerWhat do we really own / We all go on housing benefit in the holidays anyway,’ writes Greta Bellamacina in her new poetry collection. Selected Poems 2015–2017 are political, personal, lyrical, feminist, touching. They cover new life – the birth of her son, Lorca (named after the Spanish poet, of course) – and, especially the later ones, death: a close friend, Leonard Cohen, AA Gill. She writes about motherhood, pregnancy and love, but at the same time wrestles with the idea of a society that lacks enough humanity. ‘It seems a strange time to watch a country go into decline,’ she says over a ruby-coloured smoothie at Mortimer House, ‘and I think if you’re a contemporary writer, you have to write about the time you live in. You want to…4 min
Tatler UK|April 2018Treatments THE ORIGINALSFOR LYMPHATIC DRAINAGEWho Shirley PageThe lowdown The therapist and former Champneys principal (she was in charge of the spa back in the Eighties) has been working from a lamp-lit room beneath Dr Sebagh’s clinic for the past 17 years. You wouldn’t guess, what with her plump skin and her pink hair, but she’s 83. Her lymphatic drainage – repetitive stroking movements, gently done – is marvellous for reducing puffiness. Perhaps along the jawline (she pulses lightly, helping fluid drain to the lymph nodes beneath the clavicle). Or around the eyes (it feels like a weight is being lifted from your temples). She’s also excellent at pore-cleaning.Our verdict The lower face appears more sculpted and cheekbones sharper. It also helps to minimise swelling after surgery or injectables.Details £150 for 60 minutes.…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018MEET THE CREWMy family is complicated. It is so very complicated that it would probably take a whole book to explain how I ended up with a Swedish half-sister who lives in Los Angeles and has a daughter called Biba who is six months older than my daughter, Hebe.Until last summer, Biba, now 10, and Hebe, nine, had never met, even though they look more like sisters than Maranda and I do. Indeed, Biba had never been to England. Maranda and I were not raised together. Our father and Maranda’s Swedish-model mother split up not long after she was born. My dad met my mum in Chelsea, where I was raised. There was a brittle Seventies glamour to our childhoods, but there was also alcoholism, drug addiction, death. As a result we…8 min
Tatler UK|April 2018GO TEAM!Rosa Monckton’s charity, Team Domenica, helps young people with learning difficulties find jobs – more than 90 per cent are unemployed. (It is inspired by and named after Rosa’s younger daughter, who has Down’s Syndrome.) The late Sir David Tang generously offered the Dorchester’s China Tang as the venue of its inaugural fundraising dinner, which one guest said was the best charity night they’d ever attended. Following a moving speech from Rosa about the charity’s work, Lord Dalmeny, UK chairman of Sotheby’s, took to the mic to conduct a live auction. His quicksilver patter whipped the audience into a polite frenzy, with one bidder winning a week’s holiday at Sarah and Henry Strutt’s Provencal farmhouse. All in all, a whopping £200,000 was raised.THINGS THAT NO LONGER SIGNIFY YOU ARE POSHHow…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018FOUNTAIN OF YOUTHThe famed London Lip Queen shows no signs of relinquishing her well-earned reign as the go-to guru for all things beauty. With her Knightsbridge clinic taking centre stage opposite Harrods, you can shop ‘til you drop before Dr Rakus and her specialists pick you up again and make you look like you’ve been to the beach rather than a department store.THE ROYAL TREATMENTFor all you ladies-in-waiting, it’s time to step up and claim your rightful place in Dr Rakus’s palace of greatness. We’ve found the perfect treatment for you: Princess Fillers.For luscious, kissable (and practically royal) lips, Dr Rakus applies a softer filler ingredient to the lips, Cupid’s bow and skin surrounding the mouth for the perfect pout, plus the new lip-renewing PERK treatment. All with minimal fuss and reduced…4 min
Tatler UK|April 2018OUT-OF-LONDON CLINICSEXPERT AESTHETICS, CHESHIREHeaded up by the charming Jonquille Chantrey, this slick, monochrome clinic is where the Cheshire set come for subtle, cleverly administered injectables. (drjonquille.co.uk)RIVER AESTHETICS, LYMINGTON & POOLEThread-lift experts Dr Charlotte Woodward and Dr Victoria Manning co-founded two of the West Country’s most in-demand clinics. Their New Forest set-up is cosy; Canford Cliffs is cutting-edge. (riveraesthetics.com)S-THETICS, BEACONSFIELDFormer surgeon Sherina Balaratnam is her own best advert – and her Old Town clinic is a discreet place for medical-grade facials, body treatments and injectables. (sthetics.co.uk)BERKSHIRE AESTHETICS, MAIDENHEADFounder Dr Selena Langdon oversees a variety of face- and body-enhancing treatments, from microneedling to CoolSculpting to immune-boosting IV drips. (berkshireaesthetics.com)…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018BEAUTY BEGINS AT HOMEWhat springs to mind when you think of AQ Skin Solutions? If it isn’t ‘cult brand; proven formulas; incredible, skin-altering results’, then you need to catch up. Quickly.THE BRAINSDr Ahmed Al-Qahtani – the genius behind AQ Skin Solutions – is renowned for using the latest technology to pioneer medical breakthroughs to regenerate diseased tissue. Combining research with his years of clinical immunology experience and knowledge, he has introduced some of the most innovative skincare products.A favourite of professionals, AQ Skin Solutions products are found in the offices of top dermatologists and exclusive aesthetic medi-spas. However, no longer are these amazing products for celebrity use only; they’re now a must-have for every bathroom. Finally – a cabinet reshuffle we can all be pleased about.TIME TO GROWLike all revolutionaries before him, Dr…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018SMARTER WAY TO SCULPTIf you could change something about your body, what would it be? Legs? Tum? Bum? All three? Well, what if we told you that you could change as much – or as little – as you want with a magic (technological) wand (laser)? SculpSure is the first body contouring treatment that uses heat to get rid of unwanted, stubborn body fat for a smooth and sculpted silhouette; all without the expense and downtime of invasive surgery. Yes, you read that right: an incredible streamlined body without any incisions, scars or pain.SOME LIKE IT HOTIf your idea of science is playing with Bunsen burners and Petri dishes then we’re about to blow your mind. Because the cutting-edge SculpSure technology can help you shrink a dress size or two without requiring a…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018You’re never too old to be youngBEST FOR SADDLEBAGSWhat Fire & Ice.The lowdown The idea is simple – freeze away unwanted fat cells via CoolSculpting (cryolipolysis) and then contour and stimulate collagen with Venus Legacy (radiofrequency). First up is the CoolSculpting, a frosty ‘suction’ that is uncomfortable but not unpleasant. A Hoover-like appliance is worked over thighs for 35 minutes, cooling them to −5°C, and shattering the fat cells so they can be absorbed into the bloodstream and then peed out. You’re back in a few weeks for the Venus Legacy; 20 minutes of warm pummelling during which you can close your eyes and (almost) pretend you’re having a hot-stone massage. The machine has two attachments: one that tightens the skin and one that breaks down cellulite.Pain factor After the CoolSculpting, the area feels very numb…18 min
Tatler UK|April 2018LIGHTING THE WAY‘I combine aesthetics with wellness medicine for life-changing results’DR NATALIE BLAKELYState-of-the-art premises tucked away in beautiful, leafy Surrey? Check. Groundbreaking and bespoke techniques that yield real results? Double check. Award-winning medical director and a world-class team of specialists? Get ready for the hat-trick. Everything you need to trip the light fantastic through the decades is under one very stylish roof.AN EXPERT’S TOUCHDr Natalie Blakely, director of the Light Touch Clinic, is an expert in hormone management. She has a special interest in this treatment and is passionate about helping women live fuller, happier lives—with the right management, the menopause is nothing to be feared. Dr Natalie completed her training for her preferred treatments in the USA, and this training is based on the latest, most up-to-date medical information. Not one…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018THE BODY BEAUTIFULLondon’s first ‘super clinic’ is here. The ultimate one-stop-shop for all things aesthetic and cosmetic surgery-related, has opened its doors in the cornucopia of exclusivity: SW3.Mallucci London has a star at its helm – and the clue’s in the name. Patrick Mallucci is an award-winning plastic and cosmetic surgeon, published author and regular national and international key speaker at the plastic and reconstructive congress meetings. And if that doesn’t impress you (it really should), his expertise is regularly called upon for several well-known television shows.Not content with resting on his laurels however, Mr Mallucci went one step further and founded Mallucci London Clinic in 2017, a state-of-the-art centre of excellence offering the most advanced and innovative techniques, aesthetics, hair transplantation and gynaecology. Joined by a friendly and highly experienced medical…4 min
Tatler UK|April 2018GOOD THINGS COME IN PAIRSDr Sanjay Trikha and Dr Zoya Diwan are founders of the renowned Harley Street clinic Trikwan Aesthetics, plus a new Mayfair clinic, gaining attention as the go-to haven for skincare wizardry. The talented duo have been inscribed in many a celebrity’s little black book since they made it their mission to master the ‘has she, hasn’t she’ approach to injectables. Aside from BotoxTM, dermal fillers and collagen skin boosters, Trikwan’s glow-inducing facials are legendary. Last year alone, the team were nominated for a slew of awards, including Skin Transformation of the Year, while their popular ‘pre-party peel’ became a staple of red-carpet prep. Leaders in their field, the duo also trains GPs, surgeons and doctors in the art of aesthetics.The Trikwan commitment to patient care is of paramount importance: the…3 min
Tatler UK|April 2018MAN-FRIENDLY CLINICSMILO CLINICHeaded up by the charismatic Dr Nick Milojevic, the Milo Clinic does a tidy job of upper lids, using Plasmage (a device that delivers heat created by ionised gas) to remove sagging skin. Under-eye bags can also be softened using carefully administered dermal fillers. Plasmage from £1,500; under-eye filler from £600. (miloclinic.com; 020 7100 1234)LIGHT TOUCH CLINICDr Natalie Blakeley has launched the Men’s Wellness Clinic at her discreet Weybridge practice. The medically supervised programmes combine nutritional and dietary advice and, if required, hormonal replacement therapy. Soon you’ll be firing on all cylinders. From £700. (lighttouch clinic.co.uk; 01932 849552)WATERHOUSE YOUNGSurgeon and skin-cancer specialist Richard Young is now offering mole checks from the Waterhouse Young clinic he co-founded. Suspicious moles on the face and body can be removed under local anaesthetic…1 min
Tatler UK|April 2018BEST IN CLASSFaceliftsRAJIV GROVERIn an industry of smoke and mirrors, Grover is the real deal. He’s eloquent and immaculately suited – his presence is as warm as an old friend. The former president of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has a knack for putting first-timers at ease (much like his new consulting rooms, which are elegant and smarter than some five-star hotel suites). But he’s also modest, with an excellent memory for detail and a wonderful sense of humour. Grover is rumoured to perform more facelifts than any UK surgeon and his theory is ‘slow motion’ plus ‘rewind’ equals ‘pause’ – which means tiny tweaks (a bit of Botox or filler) in addition to the surgery itself. ‘We want you to look as good in 20 years’ time as…36 min
Tatler UK|April 2018CAREER WOMANLooking your natural best for as long as you can is the ethos behind leading plastic surgeon Angelica Kavouni’s signature Career Facelift®. Created with working women in mind, the demand for Angelica’s trademark minimal intervention aesthetic treatments grows daily.A lifelong advocate for the empowerment of women, Angelica knows how important it is for women to feel confident both socially and in the workplace. Many women over 40 comment that they feel invisible and undervalued in the workplace and keeping ahead of the ageing process can boost morale and self-assurance. Recently, Angelica has seen a rising number working women of all ages between 30 and 70 seeking help to slow the ravages of time and combat effects of 21st-century skin stresses.‘We constantly hear references to “glass ceilings” for women in business,’…2 min
Tatler UK|April 2018GONE, BABY, GONE‘My aim is to achieve a harmonious and confident figure with minimal downtime’MR RAGOOWANSI, MB MSc FRCS (Plast)Ladies, your body is a temple – and a wondrous one, as it has brought a beautiful baby into the world. But if you now feel more Aztec ruin than Sistine Chapel, don’t panic. Raj Ragoowansi can help.During pregnancy and breast feeding, the body undergoes hormonal changes which alter skin quality, breast position and fat distribution. Despite following a healthy diet and core exercises after pregnancy, some women are left with deflated and droopy breasts, and a loose, lifeless abdominal wall. Through his in-depth research into the biochemical and structural processes which lead to skin laxity, soft tissue droop and abnomal fat deposition, Mr Ragoowansi is the go-to surgeon whose magic touch will…2 min
Tatler UK|April 2018THE SECRET TO A PERFECT SMILEI’ve always had trouble with my teeth. Not so much their appearance – they are not crooked and I never had to wear braces as a child; more that they’ve just always been a bit weak. Prone to cavities and chipping, and cracked from years of grinding.Even in my 20s, when I was stressed (exams, work, life in general), I would grind my teeth at night. It used to drive my roommate at university mad. Over time, the sustained pressure resulted in tiny fractures, weakening the enamel and allowing decay to set in. By my 30s I had a mouthful of fillings.As anyone who has had ongoing tooth issues will know, you end up developing a genuine horror of the dentist. Each visit inevitably leads to lots of pain and…6 min
Tatler UK|April 2018L.A. CONFIDANT‘Healthy, hydrated cells are the key to ageless skin’DR HOWARD MURAD, MDYou can’t stop getting older, but, if you subscribe to the philosophy of Dr Howard Murad, dermatologist, pharmacist and skincare guru, you can make the choice to start living younger.An early pioneer in the total-body approach to wellness, Murad believes that modern life calls for modern wellness, and that internal happiness translates to healthy, radiant skin.Back in 1989, living in Los Angeles, Dr Murad took this comprehensive approach to skincare, and developed Murad Skincare: a range of science-backed products that combine powerful ingredients and potent formulas with a holistic approach to wellbeing. It soon became clear that Dr Murad’s new concept of supporting a skincare regime with extraneous factors, such as mental and physical exercise, produced tangible results, garnering…4 min
