Most expensive nail polish

This nail polish is simply sublime. I have just been shopping with one of my fabulous friends and she just returned from Los Angeles where she heard about this - Azature jeweler is manufacturing the most expensive black sparkle nail polish, which will only be distributed in Fred Segal department stores this month. The bottle of it contains 267-carats of black diamonds and is priced at $250,000! Luckily for us sparkle lovers, they will be selling it in 0.5 ounce bottles too, costing affordable $25/bottle. Whether you can spend a quarter of a million on black diamon nail polish or just wish to have the affordable version of it, it is for sure a must have for all sparkly fashionistas.

Trevor Sorbie launches Booster Menu

Hair-dressing was robbed of a defining man last month when it was announced that industry grandfather Vidal Sassoon had died. Described by Vogue (aka our Bible) as “a byword for excellence in hair," Sassoon is credited for transforming hair-dressing not only in his sixties hey-day, but forever after – spot the difference between Mia Farrow and Emma Watson’s pixie cuts. We spy a trend.

London’s best have paid homage, and all eyes are turning to those who worked closely with the pioneer, as they embark upon the task of continuing a legacy of hairdressing excellence.

No small feat.

But out of the haze has stepped none other than hairdresser du jour Trevor Sorbie, who worked under Sassoon as Artistic Director in 1973.  So Lady C was delighted to be invited to test-drive Sorbie’s latest venture: the Booster Menu.

The boosters (shine, colour or volume – take your pick) are a genius idea, designed to tide your hair’s condition and appearance over until your next salon appointment. The speedy service takes an hour from the moment you step in the salon to your perfectly coiffed exit. The perfect lunchtime excursion.

Our over-served locks were quite a handful – “goodness, darling. I think we’ll be needing two” – so we tried out both the shine and colour boosters.

We left the Covent Garden salon with hair that felt refreshed and ready to face the music til we can next make it into the salon. Highlights it is not – but it is a serious time saver and a must for hair that’s in the spotlight.

Because, after-all: would you wear a faded, lackluster hat?

Something refined for Lord Chartwell

On my way to Urban Retreat in Harrods, I noticed this rather dashing new fragrance for Lord Chartwell. Londinium by Molton Brown, the latest product to be added to the 'Navigations through Scent' collection, embodies all that makes a quintessentially English gentleman. Inspired by Savile Row suit linings, whiskey cocktails and street style, I can see why this suits Lord Chartwell down to the ground.

The warm whisky note of the lead ingredient malt accord, gives this woody fragrance a spicy heart. Blended together with peaty oakmoss and myrrh, and refreshed with top notes of wild juniper and bergamot, Londinium echoes the brilliant juxtapositions of the busy metropolis.

A truly capital blend, the limited edition LONDINIUM (51° 50’N, 0° 09’W) fine fragrance is set to surprise and delight.

LONDINIUM (51° 50’N, 0° 09’W) - £75 (50ml) 

www.moltonbrown.co.uk