Fabfrocks reviews: Sen spa @ Harvey Nichols

Hi guys,

As part of Saturday's dream day out, I had a relaxing lower legs and foot massage at the Sen spa in Harvey Nichols, and I found the experience so enjoyable, I thought I should write up a review!

When you walk into the Sen spa it just looks like a normal herbal therapy shop with rows of teas and people browsing, but when you get into the spa area at the back it's completely different: it feels weird, because you know you're in the middle of a busy department store, but it feels like you're a million miles away from anyone.

The therapy room had the obligatory low lighting and pan pipe music, and I was already feeling relaxed before the therapist even came into the room, bringing a bowl full of hot soapy water to soak my feet in. After a long days shopping sitting on a big sunken chair sipping on green tea and soaking my feet felt really amazing!

I was left alone to soak for 5 minutes then the therapist returned, gesturing that it was time to get on the bed. She didn't say a single word before, during, or after the treatment, but that didn't bother me at all. She worked wonders on my feet. I usually hate getting massages (I don't really like being touched by strangers) but this was so relaxing that I started drifting off to sleep! I didn't know you had knots and tension points in your feet, but I could feel her working them out and after the treatment my legs felt lighter and I had a real spring in my step: I also felt so relaxed that it was a struggle to keep my eyes open, so I probably wouldn't recommend this as a pre-shopping treatment!

As a post-shopping treat I would more than recommend this though: I think i'm going to make another appointment for next week to have my aching back and shoulders done too!

Love, Tor xx

What Dreams May Come

Today we celebrate the birthday of the revolutionary, Martin Luther King, Jr.  Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed of a better tomorrow for our world. We know that all of your have dreams of your own as well, which vary from world peace, getting that dream job, or making it with Leonardo DiCaprio. Although we do enjoy the occasional daydream, when you think of dreams you most often think of sleeping. Apparently, we spend about 1/3 of our life sleeping, and who knows how much time dreaming, so splurging a little on sheets is not the worst idea in the world. We're big fans of investing in duvets, as they're low maintenance and you're not burdened with buying  a million different comforters every time your bedroom style changes. Instead, you just buy two duvets (one for warm weather, one for cold weather) and as many duvet covers as your heart desires. Take a look:

When it comes to bedding, we are all about florals. We know, floral prints seem cliche and maybe a bit matronly... but we're not talking about your Grandma's florals here! We're talking a white canvas with a burst of color featuring a sketched wild poppy design. It's vibrant and bold, but still minimalist. Take that, pink roses!

While we love florals for bedding, if you're not a girly girl (or your guy is sick of sleeping in pastels) go for a more modern, hip look with this duvet cover from CB2. It's covered with "urban" designs (whatever that means) including coffee mugs, dogs, scooters, and rabbits... oh my!

If you look forward to curling into bed with a good book, then you'll love wrapping yourself up in this duvet covered with love letters. This unique duvet cover collects real love letters from a vintage shop in Brooklyn, which is perfect for those who are romantics at heart.

Another gender neutral pick is this bird design duvet cover by Chinoiserie. It's simple and uncluttered, but still very unique and eye catching. Keep it earth tone with white, beige, or grey sheets, or add a surprise with some hot pink layers underneath.

 Keeping with the bird theme, we love this hand painted duvet cover from Urban Accent Home. This artist has a number of different duvet covers featuring bird designs, which reflect a cool, minimalist style.

Okay, back to the florals! Ikea has some of the most affordable prices around for duvet covers, especially if your purchase them in store. Their designs tend to be a bit more whimsical and bold, which can make bedtime fun for all ages. We like this vibrant, two-sided floral design, as it's a nice balance of color and design. It will pretty much go with any bedroom color scheme, as it includes all the colors in the rainbow!

Have trouble matching your bedding to your custom pea green walls? Go for something simple and neutral like this Marimekko duvet set available at Crate and Barrel.  This set features a metallic silver designs that is both modern (without being minimalistic), chic, definitely friendly for walls of any color.

And, finally, a treat for all you true girly girls, this lovely ruffled duvet cover from Urban Outfitters. Dream the sweetest of dream in this ice cream inspired set, perfect for dressing up even the simplest space.



Sweet dreams,



XOXO

Jen & Saira

Discover a Style You'll Love: Winners day out!

Hi guys,
You'll remember a couple of months ago I posted about a competition I was judging with Ford Ka and Tony and Guy, called Discover a Style You'll love. Well two weeks ago I chose my winner, and yesterday I took her on her winners day out! I don't have any of the professional pictures yet (i'll save them for another post) but I had so much fun I just had to write it up now, while it was all fresh in my mind!

The winner was a lovely lady called Lisa, and her prize was to come with me on my perfect fashion day out. So we:
-Started out in Tony and Guy having our hair cut and blow dried.
-Whizzed over to WAH nails in Topshop Oxford Circus, where our fingers were pampered and pimped up; I opted for gold studs on a pink background and Lisa had a really cool marble print

-Shopped in Topshop (You can't go in there and not shop!) We were given gift vouchers and set free to have a spending spree!
- Took a taxi to Harvey Nics, where we ate a delicious lunch (I had the most amazing scallops to start, followed by duck breast, and of course we had to have champagne!)
-And are you sensing a pattern emerging? How can we go into a shop and not shop! More shopping ensured: Lisa got a gorgeous Marc Jacobs purse, while I went a little crazy in the sales!
-We ended our day with a relaxing foot and leg massage followed by a very yummy revitalising cocktail.

It was the best day ever (though I would say that, what with it being my perfect fashion day out!) But if you don't believe me, check out these pictures of the bags, the nails, the purchases:




Like I said, my pictures aren't great, but I will post the proper pics, and the video of us enjoying our day as soon as I get them. Massive thank you's to Ford Ka for an amazing day out, and given my pre-wedding shopping ban, this much guilt free shopping was a dream come true!

Love, Tor xx