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Khaki Suiting

London • Outfits

The main reason we all endless shop on the highstreet is in search of the ever elusive worn-to-death gem. I love this skirt and I’ve found it so versatile. I haven’t worn the coat as much (oddly I thought it would be the other way around). It lends itself to navy, black, grey and cream. You might have seen me wearing it lots of ways on instagram.

Shoes Kurt Geiger (gifted)

Skirt and Coat ASOS

Top Pure Collection Cashmere

Bag Celine (Bicester Village)

Scarf Chinese Arts and Crafts Center

Glasses Peony Lim

Lipstick Tom Ford Ruby Rush

Nails Fire Chanel

Bracelets Monica Vinader, Cooee Design and Miansai (gifted)

Photos by Kit Lee

Travel

Alila Villas Soori

Collaborations • Stay

The most perfect black sand beach resort in the world. When the door opened to our villa I actually gasped it was so beautiful.

Alila Villas Soori

After arriving off two flights and an hour and half car ride (which had wifi – genius!), I was jet lagged and not really in the mood to be impressed. We arrived at reception (which was beautiful with a large square pond) and were offered a much needed cold towel and refreshing ice tea. I started to relax…
After a quick passport copy we were led past the spa, large pool, bar and restaurant; down a path with lush palm trees and tall grass to our villa. We turned into a doorway and up a few stairs, the double door to the villa was opened and we stepped through into paradise. The courtyard wrapping each villa has a deck with a sofa and breakfast table, a private eternity pool and the most breathtaking (I really mean it took my breath away) view of the black sand beach that runs the length of the resort.
Every part of this resort was lovely, from the attentive discreet staff that always had my best intentions at heart (including warning me of shellfish in dishes – I’m allergic), to the food (which was mind-blowing asian fusion), and the spa (modern, cool and dark, instantly making you feel calm and relaxed, I had the Balinese massage it was bliss) and finally the beach which can not be adequately described. The sand is so fine and soft that you can barely feel it between your toes, it’s so black and clean that it glitters like nero marble. The Alila is the only resort on the beach so you share it only with other guests (of whom we saw only a few at supper, although the resort was quite full) and a few locals at the far ends.

I really cant recommend this resort enough, I’ve been lucky enough to visit a lot of luxury resorts and this really is one of the most memorable and beautiful beach locations I have been too. I’m desperate to go again and visit their other location.

You can book the Alila Villas with The Luxe Nomad. I recommend the First Floor Villas half way down for the best privacy and view.

I just wanted to finish with a huge thank you to the lovely women at The Luxe Nomad for making my trip possible. It exceeded all my expectations.

Photos by Peony Lim , Frances Davison

Food

Fennel Slaw

Salads • Savoury • Sides • Vegetarian

I’m a huge fan of Coleslaw. I pretty much like every variation from the classic creamy kind to the more modern light versions like my Beetroot Ginger recipe. I make variations on this Fennel slaw a lot to serve along side fried food. It’s so zesty and clean on the palette it makes the perfect companion to a crispy fried indulgence.

1

Chop and Dress

Using a large sharp knife, slice the whole Fennel bulb as thinly as possible, including the leaves.
Finely slice the Spring Onions (including all the green) and combine in a bowl with the Fennel.
Roughly grate the Cucumber into the bowl.
Roughly chop the Sugarsnap Peas and add them along with the shelled Peas.
Finely chop the Mint and Coriander then add.
Cut your Pear in quarters and remove the core and then slice finely and add.
Grate the zest into the bowl and combine well.
In a separate bowl mix the Lemon Juice, Basil Oil, Sesame Oil, Salt and Pepper. Taste and alter according to your preferences (you can add 1/2 tsp finely chopped Chilli ~~or Sweet Chilli Sauce~~ and/or 1 tsp Palm Sugar now for a variation).
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.

2

Flavour Enhancer

All slaws taste much better if they have a few hours to marinate. I will make this dish at lunchtime for a supper, and then cover and return it to the fridge to infuse for 6 hours before serving. I love to serve it with Crispy Tofu or Seafood. I finish with some fresh Fennel leaves if I can find them (or Dill if not).

Photos by Peony Lim