Eva Blanche and the French Intruders Live in London
Eva Blanche and the French Intruders played their first London shows last month, and I was at two out of three of them. It’s my habit to watch gigs in silence, but I broke my own rule two songs into seeing Eva Blanche and the French Intruders for the first time a couple of weeks […]
French Film Festival UK 2022 at the Institut Français
WHAT ..? French Film Festival UK 2022 – the annual celebration of French cinema organised by L’Institut Français – is showing at WHERE ..? CINE LUMIERE 17 QUEENSBERRY PLACE SOUTH KENSINGTON LONDON SW7 2DT WHEN ..? from Wednesday 2nd – Sunday 13th November 2022 Screening times vary MORE INFO … Inexcusable of me not to […]
Two FREE Celebrations of Illustration at the Institut Français!
WHAT ..? 50 Years of Gallimard Jeunesse sees ten of the children’s publisher’s star illustrators creating work to illustrate one of the ten rights that make up Daniel Pennac’s brilliant book/manifesto: The Rights of the Reader. This FREE exhibition is showing at WHERE ..? BIBLIOTHÈQUE QUENTIN BLAKE 32 HARRINGTON ROAD SOUTH KENSINGTON LONDON SW7 2DX […]
BIODERMA Sensibio H2O eye Waterproof Make Up Remover
BIODERMA launch Sensibio H2O eye
I was very much hoping (and to be honest, expecting) that this biphase micellar waterproof makeup remover would hit the same standard of excellence that I have come to expect from BIODERMA, enabling me to add one more top-quality eye makeup remover to my routine.
BIODERMA are one of my most trusted skincare brands
A Classic Cleanse, Tone, and Moisturise Routine with COTTAN Collection Arséne
Beautifully presented, and with an interesting back-story, the COTTAN Collection Arséne offers an easy route to fresh, comfortable skin and the opportunity to enjoy a #BeMoreFrench ritual every day.
Pastilles, Poupées, and Packaging – a #BeMoreFrench Approach to Giving Up Smoking
Behold, recent purchases from my favourite Destination Shop: the French Pharmacy in London’s Marylebone. The time has come once more for me to try (yet again) to kick my tobacco addiction, and these are some of the things I will be using to help me in that attempt. Two of the things pictured above are […]
How Nice to be in Paris with a Tiger By Her Side – Sana Jardin perfume
iBeheld discovers that #GaddingAbout Paris with an olfactory (and imaginary) Tiger By Her Side is an excellent way to #BeMoreFrench I have just returned from a trip to Paris that was short in duration, but long awaited. Planned in April 2020, delayed and delayed until November 2021, I had a good deal of time to […]
Guerlain Comes to Covent Garden
WHAT ..? Guerlain celebrates and showcases L’Art & La Matière – it’s ultra-luxe perfumery and cosmetics collection – with the opening of a temporary shop in Covent Garden WHERE ..? Royal Opera House Arcade North Piazza Covent Garden LONDON WC2E WHEN ..? from Saturday November 20th 2021 through to March 2022 Hours are: Weekdays: 11am […]
Sofitel St James Bar x Creed Cocktails Make It Easy to #BeMoreFrench in London
As I was a guest at the launch party for this collaboration, this post (and anything I write relating to Sofitel or Creed this year) is a #Sponsored Post and an #Ad according to Advertising Standards. The St James Bar has partnered with heritage parfumerie The House of Creed to create bespoke cocktails that convey the spirit […]
Jean Cocteau Cocktail Menu at LPM Restaurant and Bar
WHAT ..? LPM Restaurant and Bar have launched a cocktail menu that celebrates the life of French artist and writer Jean Cocteau WHERE ..? LPM Restaurant and Bar 53-54 Brook’s Mews, London W1K 4EG WHEN ..? Opening Hours: Mon-Tues: closed Weds: Lunch only Thurs-Sat: 12-2:30, 6-10:30 Sunday: 12-3:30pmFor the impulsive bar-visitor (like me) it’s important to […]
