The run up to Christmas is a fun and festive time to be with your favourite friends and family and also a time when we feel like to shine in our party frock. Here are our most coveted items for the party season, just a click away for you to get.

Need to Know…. The three wise women of January; Beauty Editor Olivia Falcon tells us the tale of three women and their clever beauty products to add to your New Year beauty list to look stress free and to make your beauty routine simpler in the New Year. Sharing is caring...

Having my financial situation well organised, if not under control, really alleviates part of my everyday stress. The lovely Andrew Bretell is really good at helping you keeping your finance under check...try him!

Week ends in the country are always a big treat; It is a nice time to cosy up with your friends, to go for big walks; If you are more sporty to go riding or shooting. We have selected a few pieces which will last you forever and will remain your countryside classics in your wardrobe.

Bullying is of course ghastly, the key is to be able to handle it and fend the culprits off. It happens at any stage of life but it is more difficult to handle it when you are a child. Here are a few tips from one of my recommended Tutoring company.

I am always on the look out for a delicious, pure and authentic olive oil, and even better if I can meet the producer; this one is no exception in terms of quality and authenticity.

I am so excited to introduce you to Lluis Leo, already acclaimed in NYC, who is going to be part of a group show "Drift" here in London at JGM Gallery on the 22nd November. Exhibition curator and Art Consultant Nico Kos describes his marvellous work for Almost Essential.

Emma Jane Knight, the very chic fashion stylist has come up with an equally chic cashmere collection. Lucky Almost Essential gets a 10% discount