Weekend Notes: London, Deep Breathing And A Pause In The Road.

... plus the skincare product I have high hopes for.

This Weekend Notes newsletter includes:

• A glimpse at a trip to London with Charlotte Tilbury to learn about a new launch

• Links to Substack pieces and others across the web I think you’ll enjoy

• A new podcast that’s helping me calm the F down

• A discussion about the new skincare product I have high hopes for

• … and why I haven’t had coffee in three weeks

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Links and what I’m reading on Substack.

A dark synopsis of the book everyone is talking about.

This gorgeously brilliant piece about a woman and her dog (who’s “lowkey a bit of a jerk”).

… and this TikTok of a cat being adjusted by a chiropractor is the joy you need in your life today.

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I spent a few days in London with Charlotte Tilbury and her team last week to learn about new products she’s launching at the end of March (more interesting insights coming from CT this week, FYI…).

Part of the trip involved a visit to her Covent Garden store, which opened at the beginning of this year. Unsurprisingly, it’s pretty major. Like a makeup sweet shop. There’s two huge floors, encompassing a main retail area, makeup and event rooms (you can book makeovers, makeup lessons and bridal trials), and a fully equipped Skin Spa with four treatment areas.

I can’t tell you much about the new launch as it’s under embargo until the 27th of March, but what I can say is that it’s a clever product. As soon as I can share more details, I’ll post a video on my Instagram.

While in London, I stayed at The NoMad. It was my first time staying there, and it’s what I’d describe as achingly cool. The interiors, the finer details - everything (especially the bathroom, pictured above. Loo of dreams).

I packed pretty well for the trip clothes-wise, and, for once, wore everything that was in my suitcase. On day one, I wore these jeans, this beige knit, this trench coat, these burgundy-brown trainers, and this bag.

On the second day, I went for double denim: these flared jeans, this cropped denim jacket, the same burgundy-brown trainers, and the same tote bag.

And for dinner one of the evenings, we went to La Môme, which I believe is a relatively new spot. The people watching was insane. I’d go again just to observe the comings and goings. I wore these black jeans, this off-the-shoulder jumper, these shoes, and this clutch.