From luxurious facial oils to micro photo printers, we round up the items worth splurging on
Words Aisha Nozari
Ferragamo Watch
Tube strikes, terrible weather, gridlocked traffic… If you’re running out of excuses and arriving ‘fashionably’ late to more than just parties, it’s probably time to invest in a proper watch (no tech monstrosities here, thank you). This gold and black Ferragamo timepiece has a timeless retro charm – plus it’s discreet and delicate enough to work beautifully with those spring 2017 florals and chiffon skirts. € 950
Frederic Malle Superstitious Perfume
Since launching his first fragrance back in 2000, Frederic Malle has become the preferred nose of some of the globe’s biggest creative names. This spring he collaborates with fashion designer Alber Elbaz (former creative director of Lanvin) and the result is an instant classic, elegant yet decadently sensual. £230 at Liberty
Victorinox Harmony 2-In-1 Laptop Bag
They may have founded the Swiss Army knife, but these days it’s not just life-saving tools that Victorinox are rustling up – their century-long skill with outstanding functional design has spread to utensils, clothing, watches and even luggage. Whether you’re off on an intrepid trip or just looking for a sleek commuting bag that’s roomy enough for your gym kit and gadgets, this hyper-smart Harmony 2-in-1 laptop bag – lined with discreet padding and wearable on one or both shoulders – has your back. £165
Phaidon Chromaphilia Book
“Color is stronger than language. It’s a subliminal communication.” So artist Louise Bourgeois introduces Phaidon’s latest release, a treatise on how colour has shaped our world: from Isaac Newton’s optics to impressionist theory, from the dynamic of Josef Albers to the contemporary metaphysics of Olafur Eliasson. Genuinely educational and richly intelligent, this book explores the story of ten shades on the spectrum in a wonderful blend of art, creativity and social history. £29.95
Sleepy Oil
All natural, hand pressed and cold blended in east London, Sleepy Oil is the multitasking beauty product we’re dribbling over right now. Incorporating oils used for centuries for their anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and moisturising qualities, it makes a luxurious overnight facial treatment, while the lavender scent helps summon a good night’s sleep without leaving skin greasy or smelling like the inside of a weed shop. Instant classic. £25
Blok London 10 Class Pass
Move over FRAME; housed in a Victorian tram depot in Hackney’s achingly hip Clapton, Blok is the hipsters’ new destination gym of choice. From Animal Flow classes that incorporate beast-inspired movements to improve strength and flexibility to trainer Dan Roberts’ revolutionary Methodology X toning regime, BLOK adds some fun new options to the usual round of hot yoga, HIIT and boxing. Oh, and don’t forget to rehydrate at the UK’s first gym broth bar once you’re done working up a sweat. £120
HP Sprocket Photo Printer
This dinky device from HP that prints photos directly from your smartphone has got us making proper, hand-curated, photo albums (remember them?) again. Merging the immediacy of an instant camera with the quality of a professional printer, Sprocket lets you create stickable snapshots from quite literally anywhere thanks to its Bluetooth and Zero Ink technology – simply press print and Sprocket spits out 2 x 3-inch versions of all your best ‘Grams. £119.99
Bjork & Berries Bath Salt
The PHOENIX team are big believers in the restorative powers of a long midweek soak, and right now our favorite salt on the block is this botanical edition with hand-picked flowers and herbs from Björk & Berries gardens in Northern Sweden. The tranquil organic blend includes detoxifying birch, relaxing lavender and calming chamomile flowers to soothe achy muscles and deeply hydrate. €29
S’well Water Bottle
Hailing from the brilliant mind of activist Sarah Kauss, S’well is on a mission to rid the world of plastic bottles – and it might just succeed, if this sleek and sturdy fashion-meets-function range of containers is anything to go by. Plus it just so happens that S’well is the fastest growing woman-owned company in America. We’ll drink to that. £35
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