Hi everyone Welcome to Lisa Loves Summer is here, time to see and be seen A few events of note this coming weekend include The start of BST Hyde Park, The Henley Regatta, The Chelsea Summer Fête, Goodwood Festival of Speed, The Royal Academy Summer Festival and REVEAL festival at the V&A. ❤ Lisa
Radiance Cleanse With many of us adopting healthy lifestyles these days it is no surprise that cold press juice intake is on the increase, it is certainly something I love and enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle. I really want to introduce you to Radiance Cleanse because these guys really offer great detox programs, including Build Your Own delivered to your door. Created in 2009 by best friends Clare and Christina, who wanted to pioneer the UKs first luxury, organic juice cleanse programme. Radiance has become London's go-to brand for fresh, organic juice and offer a unique juice concierge service to all clients delivering seamless service from booking through to post-cleanse eating. Check out their website for more info
Al frescoThere is nothing better in summer than Al fresco dining in the company of Friends, Lovers and family. Here are a few of my favs around London and beyond.
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Ivy Chelsea Garden - LondonA firm local favourite The Ivy Chelsea Garden combines approachable sophistication and familiar luxury with an underlying feeling of glamour. The Garden itself has been created by Anthony Challis and Dan Curran of Ginkgo Gardens, and encompasses trailing wisteria and climbing roses adorning the garden’s pergolas, stone clad fountains and leafy trellises all combine to great effect.
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La Famiglia - LondonIf there was ever an example of a traditional family run restaurant it is here. The food, service and ambience at La Famiglia is impeccable and all served up with authentic italian charm. The very reason many of us return again and again. The Garden is a real bonus and simply adds another tick in the box.
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Eden Roc - French RivieraLocated on the tip of Cap d’Antibes, overlooking the sea and some fantastic yachts, this is certainly the place to take in and savour the unquestionable style of the French Riviera.
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Aroma - RomeSituated in the penthouse of the elegant Palazzo Manfredi hotel, this Michelin star restaurant commands spectacular views of the colosseum, Emperor Nero's garden and beyond. A very romantic setting.
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Bambudda - IbizaSet within a bamboo grove, Bambudda offers something uniquely different both in terms of it's majestic and spiritual setting and the fusion menu on offer, which is a combination of Mediterranean and Pan Asian flavours.
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Standing VoiceMeet Maddy, the newest member of the Lisa Franklin Team. Maddy recently embarked on a personally rewarding trip to Tanzania working for Standing Voice, a charitable Organisation supporting the albino community in Tanzania. On the 4th of June I travelled, along with four other friends to Tanzania with Standing Voice Charity. Standing Voice is an organisation devoted to helping the albino community in Tanzania and wider East Africa, promoting social inclusion and equality. Albinos in this region are marginalised
and mistreated due a severe misunderstanding of their condition and what it means. Albinism is a non-contagious, rare, recessive genetic condition which limits the body’s capacity for the production of melanin, thus reducing or eliminating pigmentation in the skin, eyes and hair. Albinism is extremely misunderstood in much of Africa, leading to many people with the condition being discriminated against due to their appearance. There are many dehumanising myths and superstitions surrounding the condition which can lead to mockery, abandonment and violence. Standing Voice works to absolve these misconceptions and promote equality. Due to their deficiency in melanin, many albinos suffer from a complex visual impairment whilst also being
at a higher risk of developing skin cancer. During the first portion of my trip I participated in a vision clinic in Dar es Salaam. This focused on providing eye tests, glasses and sunglasses to adults and children with albinism who have complex visual impairments. This was an extremely heart warming experience as many of these people had never used glasses before, and so I was lucky enough to experience them seeing clearly for the first time with them. We then continued on to Ukerewe Island where we joined in with the summer skills workshops in preparation for International Albinism Awareness Day. These workshops ranged from photography and art to radio broadcasting and storytelling. The days spent on the island were the most incredible and rewarding of the trip. The centre we worked at places an enormous emphasis on
integration and equality. It was so wonderful to see how much the prejudice and tension between African people with and without albinism disappeared. This trip was one of the most incredible and rewarding experiences of my life, and I am so grateful to have been a part of something so special. I began to realise that every time I stopped and thought for a second, I would notice a smile on my face and this feeling didn't go away for the entire trip. I am very keen to work with Standing Voice again, and hope to be back in Tanzania again next Summer!
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WimbeldonYou can catch all the action from finals weekend at the Duke of York Square. Taking place on the Square’s green running track, the finals will be shown on a giant screen. There will be a pop-up bar serving Pimms and Strawberries & Cream too.
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Rose RougeWe are launching a new scent named Rose Rouge in the Love Light Energy candle series. With it's delicate notes of Rose blended with Opulent Middle Eastern Oud; Rose Rouge creates a decadent scent that transforms and energises any space. You can pre-order yours now and be the first experience this fabulous new scent. ETA mid July.
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RecipeBreakfast Bars Adapted from "Deliciously Ella Every Day," by Ella Woodward Simple to make in batches for a quick breakfast when time is poor.
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Skin Peel FocusDetox Clear Ideal for most skin types to assist with detoxification. A combination alpha and beta hydroxy acid peel that reduces the signs of acne, minimises pore size appearance and brightens skin. Benefits - Salicylic acid penetrates into the pore and exfoliates dead skin cells and excess sebum
- Lactic acid exfoliates dead skin cells and hydrates
- Eucalyptus provides strong astringent properties
- Sea whip, bowelllia and bisadolol keep skin calm and comfortable
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Post Glow MakeupLeave the Clinic Privé looking and feeling even more fantastic. Post Glow Makeup is a perfect finishing touch to your treatment. Costing £30 and adding just an extra 15 minutes to your treatment time it is especially great for when you maybe heading straight back to the office or out to dinner post treatment.
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REVEALThe Victoria & Albert Museum is hosting a week-long festival named REVEAL in celebration of the opening of the V&A Exhibition Road Quarter. A series of art and design commissions, performances, fashion shows, and family activities will bring the Museum's architecture and collections to life, including the world’s first all-porcelain public courtyard. On Saturday 1 July, Exhibition Road will be pedestrianised for a day of cultural programming so there is plenty to see and be a part of over the weekend. If you are paying a visit check
out the Balenciaga Exhibition: Shaping Fashion too. Running now until the 5th February 2018 the exhibition examines the work and legacy of the influential Spanish couturier.
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Product PickSheer Hydration broad spectrum SPF sunscreenThis powerful broad spectrum sunscreen with it's smoothing and moisturising formula is free from chemical filters, and is packed with free-radical quenching antioxidants to protect skin from UV damage. Read more about the importance of SPF over on my Notebook
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Win a facial follow us on Instagram by the 2nd of July and tag a friend in the comments using #LisaFranklinSkincare to be in with a chance of winning a facial. All entries must be received by 8pm GMT, 2nd July 2017. Winner will be chosen at random and announced on the 3rd July 2017, we appreciate your patience whilst we verify all the entries. Good Luck! Per Instagram rules, we must mention that this is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By
entering entrants confirm they are 16+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram's terms of use.
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Cool DownSitali breath the word sitali means "cooling". Sit in a comfortable position with a tall spine. Breathe in and out, and pay close attention to the flow of your breath at the tip of your nose. Stick your tongue out and roll the outer edges together as best you can. Take a long deep inhalation - to the count of three - in through the tube in your tongue. Retain the breath for a heartbeat. After inhaling, draw your tongue back into your mouth, close your lips and exhale through your
nose, long and steady, for a count of 3. Try it at least 10 times, and if you wish working up to 50 breaths for more complete cooling.
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