Lockdown Diaries #1: Jessica McCormack, Olivia Von Halle, Tessa Packard and Melissa Hemsley | Entertainment | Culture | Luxury London

Jessica McCormack, Olivia Von Halle, Tessa Packard and Melissa Hemsley share their favourite feel-good books, streaming recommendations, recipes and home comforts for staying positive during lockdown Jessica McCormack Jessica McCormack is a New Zealand-born jeweller with a flagship boutique in Mayfair. Her distinct designs meld modern flair with centuries-old techniques. Work is definitely helping to keep me sane and positive. We’ve been able to produce small amounts of beautifully crafted jewellery from the workshop, which I have been personally cleaning, packaging, and hand-delivering (responsibly of course) around London or arranging couriers for further afield. I’ve also been jogging a lot since I haven’t been able to get to the gym. It’s amazing what a 10k run does for your mental health! We live in North West London and a pub called The Parlour has repurposed itself into the most amazing market where I buy pre-prepared fresh fish to whack in a frying pan, delicious samphire to steam and raw cookie dough to roll into balls and throw in the oven. I’m not much of a cook but this makes me feel like one. The Parlour, Kensal Rise I’m loving Conviction, a thriller by Glaswegian author Denise Mina. Reading is an absolute essential for me – it’s escapism and an insomnia cure all in one.  I’m always in an oversized shirt with jeans or denim shorts (depending on the Jekyll and Hyde weather) and diamonds – even if stuck at home I love throwing them on in any size or combination. They

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Six Amazing Female-led Shows To Binge On Netflix

Who run the world? If you need a reminder, here are six amazing, female-led shows on Netflix. I dare you not to binge on them. ‘Tis the season to be binging, am I right? Let’s face it – amidst the entertaining and bettering oneself by reading, cooking, baking (seriously, what’s the big deal with banana bread?), exercising and so on, surely this is also a really good time to quarantine and chill? I’m not advocating for spending ALL of your time on Netflix, but hey, if you need a distraction from all the madness, I happen to have a few amazing recommendations. This also gives me the chance indulge my passion for one of my favourite things! I’ve been a cinephile for the most part of my life (fashion was actually my second love, *gasp*), and in recent years that has expanded onto series, given the glitzy makeover these have had. Also, this wasn’t a premeditated decision, it just so happens that all of these shows are female-led – which I love! Maybe I’m just subconsciously drawn to storylines with strong female characters? So if you need a dose of female empowerment (of course you do) combined with some good old escapism, check out these six amazing shows – just don’t be surprised if you do end up having a bit of a binging session. 1. Workin’ Moms I discovered this thanks to blogger Hannah Gale, who mentioned it in her Instagram stories a few weeks ago – I watched

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Ouai | Brands | Liberty London – Free Wave Spray Gift with Purchase

Ouai is the result of celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin’s determination to make the woke-up-like-this, model off-duty look achievable for hair of all types, conditions and textures. Named after that casual, Parisian way of saying ‘yes’, the brand brings effortlessness to the masses with its hair concern-specific shampoos, conditioners, treatments and styling products – which also happen to look beautiful on your bathroom shelf. — Read on www.libertylondon.com/uk/brands/o/ouai/

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COTTON PUFF SLEEVE SEERSUCKER SHIRT – navy – Shirts – COS GB

Unexpected in shape and texture. Made from cotton with a seersucker quality, this shirt is elevated with knot detailing at the sleeves. – Boxy fit – Pointed collar – Button-up front – Short sleeves with dropped shoulders – Slightly cropped hem 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane / Machine washable Back length of size EU 36 is 56.3cm / Model is 179cm tall and wearing a size EU 36 — Read on www.cosstores.com/en_gbp/women/womenswear/shirts/product.cotton-puff-sleeve-seersucker-shirt-blue.0872239004.html

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Sasha Top | Hobbs

Shop Sasha Top by HOBBS online – all the latest luxury British fashion along with exclusive online offers. Free UK delivery for all orders over £100. Hobbs — Read on www.hobbs.com/product/sasha-top/0219-2471-155T000-FRENCH-NAVY-S.html

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