Sheerluxe Podcast

Entertaining, dining out and summer events are on the agenda as the team share their top dinner party tips and the summer recipes they’re loving, and debate how to split a restaurant bill with friends and the rules of modern-day wedding guest etiquette.Plus, they reveal which designer bags they think are a waste of money, dispute the divisive dungaree trend and discuss how technology is playing a part in long-distance relationships and self-diagnosing. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:Expert Tips For Entertaining At Home – https://bit.ly/2MkPwMPThe Summer Recipes We Swear By – https://bit.ly/2Mp9bdvHow To Split The Bill With Friends – https://bit.ly/2MLc05BSL’s Guide To Wedding Guest Etiquette – https://bit.ly/2OGoBI3Do You Have Cyberchondria? – https://bit.ly/2OGoBI3The Designer Bags That Are A Waste Of Money – https://bit.ly/2PcTzZpHow To Handle Long-Distance Relationships – https://bit.ly/2w7nSb2Dungarees: Yes Or No? – https://bit.ly/2OE42Mm   See acast.com/privacy for privacy an

As always the team reveal which TV got them talking and the podcasts they’ve added to their downloads this week. Plus, with holiday season in full swing and Rosy’s recent Ibiza trip, the team discuss how they can have more confidence on the beach. Relationships are up for discussion too – would you be willing to work with your other half? Plus, the group talk polygamy – could that be the secret to a happy, healthy relationship for some?Charisma is up for debate and whether or not you can learn it. Plus, the team offer a weekly fashion fix with tips for dressing for petite women and the PJ brands they rate when they’re relaxing at home. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:How To Feel Better On The Beach   http://bit.ly/2LHmoLgAmber Venz Box On Working With Her Partner http://bit.ly/2vcGEgP8 Things Polyamorous People Want You To Know http://bit.ly/2LhaiwcStudents Are Using Their Bodies To Cover University Fees http://bit.ly/2JQutLHWhy We Need To Stop Saying ‘Walk Of Shame’ http://bit.ly/2M63W

Leaving a graduate job in advertising to work in a pub and live with your mother doesn’t sound like an obvious start for success, but that’s exactly what Cassandra Stavrou, Co-Founder of Propercorn did. Spotting a gap in the market for healthy-yet-tasty popcorn, Stavrou launched her business in 2011; a brand now synonymous with exotic flavours and standout packaging – with a team of 40, a business turning over £13m a year and sales of popcorn at 3m bags a month. Listen now to discover what led Stavrou to create the ingenious snack, how she saved the money to make her dream a reality, the secrets behind Propercorn's unique flavour combinations and the ways she ensures the business stays ahead in such a competitive marketplace – including what's coming up next for the foodie-favourite brand.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With summer in full swing, holiday chat is on the agenda – as the team discuss everything from reducing cellulite and beating the bloat while travelling, to the fashion girl hack to looking cool on the beach.Plus, they debate how soon is too soon to get engaged and whether they'd give a speech at their weddings (including top tips on how to nail yours).Articles Discussed:21 Cool Beach Towels To Buy Now  https://sheerluxe.com/2018/07/16/21-cool-beach-towels-buy-now A Guide To Cellulite https://sheerluxe.com/2018/07/17/guide-cellulite5 Ways To Improve Your Digestion While Travellinghttps://sheerluxe.com/2018/07/18/5-ways-improve-your-digestion-while-travelling12 Expert Tips For Getting In Shape This Summerhttps://sheerluxe.com/2018/06/27/12-expert-tips-getting-shape-summer Social Smoking: Just How Bad Is It For You?https://sheerluxe.com/2018/07/19/social-smoking-just-how-bad-it-you8 Tips For Giving The Ultimate Wedding Speechhttps://sheerluxe.com/2018/07/20/8-tips-giving-ultimate-weddin

The team have travel on the brain, sharing their airplane beauty hacks, favourite holiday reads and the healthy snacks they always pack. Plus, as the population grows older we chat the perks of living to 100, and debunk the school uniform crisis currently sweeping the nation.Articles Discussed:The Downside Of Living To 100 – https://sheerluxe.com/2018/07/06/who-wants-live-100Guilt-Free Snacks To Travel With – https://sheerluxe.com/2018/07/09/9-guilt-free-snacks-satisfy-sweet-toothShould School Uniforms Be Banned? – https://sheerluxe.com/2018/07/11/should-schools-ban-girls-wearing-skirtsThe Best Beach Reads – https://sheerluxe.com/2018/07/09/15-beach-books-we%E2%80%99re-loving-summerFind More Information On SheerLuxe VIP: https://sheerluxevip.com/Sign Up To SheerLuxe | www.sheerluxe.com/signup  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was a decision to monitise her fashion blog that allowed Amber Venz Box to leave her former career as a personal shopper, but she soon come to discover she’d started something of a tech revolution. Frustrated that her blog was generating sales for retailers, but not for her, Venz Box and her then-boyfriend (now-husband) Baxter Box launched rewardStyle; a monetisation solution for retailers and content creators.From a one-woman operation in 2011, her business has grown into a global network of 16,000 influencers, generating £1b USD in sales for its 4,000 retail partners and over half a million brands. A true force to be reckoned with, Venz Box has ranked on the Business of Fashion 500 power list, Forbes' 30 Under 30, and been named Glamour’s ‘Woman of the Year’ for technology.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

TV and film are on the agenda as the foursome reveal the shows they can't get enough of this week, and discuss Hollywood's diversity issue – including whether Scarlett Johansson was in the wrong for signing up to play a trans man in a new film (which the actress has since dropped out of after a major backlash).Technology is also up for debate, with 'nomophobia' (the fear of being without your phone), the strange reality of CGI influencers and why people over 30 aren't finding new music all talking points. Plus, Charlotte reveals how her wedding dress search is going so far, and the team ask whether you can really sue a dating app if you fail to find love.Articles DiscussedShould Scarlett Johansson Be Playing A Trans Man In Her New Film?https://sheerluxe.com/2018/07/06/should-scarlett-johansson-really-be-playing-trans-man-her-new-filmApparently We Stop Discovering New Music After 30https://sheerluxe.com/2018/07/03/apparently-we-stop-discovering-new-music-after-30What Is Nomophobia?https://sheerluxe.com/20

Health is a major talking point, as the team debate whether counting calories should be a thing of the past, reveal the hidden health benefits behind taking cold showers and share their tips for getting in shape for summer events – including the hardcore London fitness classes that will seriously transform your body.The foursome also discuss the beauty products really worth investing in and which ones to stock up on when you're abroad. Plus, technology is on the agenda as they chat about the biggest social media faux pas and whether we should limit children's screen time. And weddings are too, including the latest hen party trend not everyone's on board with.Articles Discussed6 Reasons You Shouldn't Count Calorieshttps://sheerluxe.com/2018/06/22/6-reasons-you-shouldn%E2%80%99t-count-calories7 Of London's Toughest Workoutshttps://sheerluxe.com/2018/06/22/7-london%E2%80%99s-toughest-workouts12 Beauty Products To Buy Abroad https://sheerluxe.com/2018/06/25/12-beauty-products-buy-abroad6 Benefits Of Tak

It’s not often a business mind comes along and creates a brand with such style, customer loyalty and originally, but to do it twice, is nothing short of a success story. Annoushka Ducas has done just that. Launching Links of London with her husband John in 1990 – which became one of the most popular jewellery brands of the nineties and noughties - she sold the company and went on to launch her eponymous label Annoushka.Surprisingly Annoushka fell into jewellery design when helping her mother source gifts for 60 chefs. Inspired to turn pictures of fish into cufflinks. Twenty-five years later and her designs are now worn by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez and the Duchess of Cambridge,From selling a multi-million pound company to a new business in a digital age and being awarded an MBE, here’s Annoushka Ducas’ Success Story.Visit Annoushka | https://www.annoushka.com/uk/Become a SheerLuxe VIP & redeem £100 OFF Annouska jewellery, visit  https://sheerluxevip.com/annoushka/ to

Beauty is on the agenda, as the team reveal their favourite affordable dupes of high-end products, and our Beauty Editor shares her top tips for going blonde this summer.Things get a little deeper as they discuss the real meaning behind their dreams, and what it's like to be an only child. Plus, we hear some very strange facts about kissing, and discover which new documentary has made their must-see list. Articles Discussed:The Fascinating New Documentary About Studio 54 https://sheerluxe.com/2018/06/21/fascinating-new-documentary-about-studio-54 7 Ways Being An Only Child Can Shape Your Personalityhttps://sheerluxe.com/2018/06/20/7-ways-being-only-child-can-shape-your-personality What Your Dreams Really Meanhttps://sheerluxe.com/2017/01/11/what-your-dreams-really-mean How To Go Blonde This Summerhttps://sheerluxe.com/2018/06/15/how-go-blonde-summer The 10 Best High Street Beauty Dupeshttps://sheerluxe.com/2018/06/14/10-best-high-street-beauty-dupes 7 Surprising Things You D

The team reveal which Netflix series, TV shows and books have been holding their attention, including the true-crime documentary everyone needs to see. Plus, the commuting hacks they swear by and their favourite spots for summer city breaks.Things get political as the team debate the benefits of whisper networks in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Plus, health is on the agenda as they discuss the benefits of a flexitarian diet, whether we really need an app to calculate our optimum coffee consumption and which supplements are actually worth taking (including the mineral most Brits don't know they're deficient in). WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:New To Netflix: June – READ ARTICLE https://sheerluxe.com/2018/06/11/new-netflix-june12 Top Travel Hacks For Commuters – READ ARTICLE https://sheerluxe.com/2018/06/07/12-top-travel-hacks-commutersEverything You Need To Know About Whisper Networks – READ ARTICLE https://sheerluxe.com/2018/06/08/everything-you-need-know-about-whispe

This week’s Success Stories looks at the extraordinary career of Trinny Woodall. From her days as one half of the nation’s best-loved style duo Trinny and Susannah, to the book deals and TV shows that went global, Trinny Woodall has been ingrained in the world of British fashion since the 90s. Styling and helping thousands of women the world over, be it sartorial or emotionally, first-hand or through our TV screens, she fast became a darling of the TV fashion world, and still is to this day. In her Success Story Trinny talks candidly about her big break, working with Susannah and what it’s like to go it alone and build your own company. Swapping women’s wardrobes for their make-up bags, the last few years has seen Trinny start her own beauty brand, Trinny London. From getting investment to the power of digital, here’s her story so far.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Feminism is on the agenda as the team talk Sex and the City, in light of the groundbreaking show's 20th anniversary, and debate whether outspoken academic Germaine Greer is doing the feminist movement a disservice with her latest comments.They also discuss the idea of hiring bridesmaids, Lush's controversial #SpyCops campaign and the story of Anna Delvey, the 'fake heiress' con artist who fooled New York's elite. Plus, they reveal the health foods they rate (and the ones they really don't) and share some handy interiors tips.WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:10 Things We Love About Sex And The City In 2018 https://sheerluxe.com/2018/06/08/10-things-we-love-about-sex-and-city-2018 Would You Hire A 'Professional Bridesmaid' For Your Wedding? https://sheerluxe.com/2018/06/06/would-you-hire-%E2%80%98professional-bridesmaid%E2%80%99-your-wedding Can Germaine Greer Still Be Called A Feminist? https://sheerluxe.com/2018/06/04/can-germaine-greer-still-be-called-feminist  

Georgie Coleridge Cole, Charlotte Collins and Tor Cardona from the SheerLuxe team return this week alongside special guest, journalist and blogger Esther Coren, to discuss SL's top trending stories...Hear their views on the controversial 'sleep divorce' trend – in which couples choose to sleep in separate beds to boost both their health and relationships – and find out more about the latest wellness hacks, including at-home work-outs and tips for boosting flagging energy levels.Plus, fashion is on the agenda as the team reveal the dressing rule every woman needs to know, plus they talk about the much-publicised thin-shaming of breastfeeding mums.Articles DiscussedSandwich Dressing Ruleshttps://sheerluxe.com/2018/05/30/sandwich-dressing-rule-rememberDermaplanninghttps://sheerluxe.com/2018/05/30/extreme-beauty-dermaplaningPregnancy Events Dressinghttps://sheerluxe.com/2018/05/25/15-events-dresses-work-bumpFatigue Fighting Tipshttps://sheerluxe.com/2018/05/24/9-fatigue-fighting-tips-prosThe Truth About

We’re joined by chef, presenter and food writer Thomasina Miers, who co-founded Britain's best-loved Mexican chain, Wahaca, after being crowned a MasterChef winner...It was her first visit to Mexico aged 18 that ignited Miers' passion for the country and its cuisine, and today her street food-inspired restaurant group has been credited with making Mexican food more accessible than ever before in Britain.We find out what it's really like to be a MasterChef contestant, and how winning changed Miers' life forever; discover how she grew Wahaca from a teenage dream to a 25-branch business; and hear all about her struggles, successes and vision for the future.Visit Wahaca | https://www.wahaca.co.uk/Follow Wahaca | https://www.instagram.com/wahaca/Follow Thomasina | https://www.instagram.com/thomasinamiers/Get SheerLuxe straight to your inbox, daily: http://sheerluxe.com/signupFollow SheerLuxe on Instagram: http://instagram.com/sheerluxeSheerLuxe VIP: https://sheerluxevip.com/   Se

Charlotte Collins, Lu Hough and Rosy Cherrington from the SheerLuxe team return this week with special guest, SL contributor Georgina Blaskey to talk this week's hottest stories.First up, they reveal their favourite new books, the TV they've been binge-watching and the dark world of beauty YouTube you need to check out.Relationships are also on the agenda, as the team debate whether your father-daughter bond with can affect your love life, and the best ways to make up with a friend after an argument.Plus, they discuss the female financial issues making the headlines – from how and why we need to invest, to the shocking way rogue landlords are exploiting vulnerable women.WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:What To Watch This Week: Patrick Melrosehttps://sheerluxe.com/2018/05/21/what-watch-week-patrick-melroseThe Hard-Hitting Book You Need To Read https://sheerluxe.com/2018/05/18/hard-hitting-book-you-need-readWould You Have Sex For Free Rent?https://sheerluxe.com/2018/05/04/would-you-have-sex-free-ren

We’re joined by Jo Malone MBE, the legendary British perfumer who has become a byword of beautiful fragrances…Founder of eponymous empire Jo Malone, and now luxury fragrance brand Jo Loves, the Kent-born businesswomen is one of the most successful women in beauty.As part of Jo’s ‘Week With SheerLuxe’, she reveals how she went from humble beginnings – leaving school with no qualifications and setting up a skincare clinic in her home – to launching a cult global brand. Plus, we discover the story behind her latest venture, what’s it’s like to launch a company the second time around, and the secrets behind her ongoing success.Listen to all the SheerLuxe podcasts here.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Georgie Coleridge Cole and Rosy Cherrington from the SheerLuxe team return this week with special guests SL contributor Georgina Blaskey and Victoria Genevieve – image consultant, personal shopper and stylist.Following last weekend’s major wedding, the team weigh in on Meghan Markle’s very royal style, and discuss which other summer events they’re eagerly anticipating – as well as booking tickets to.Relationships are also in the spotlight, as they debate whether cheating can ever be a good thing, if open relationships can really work, and whether newlywed employees should get extra time off. Plus, they talk all things Botox and fillers – including whether having them makes you a ‘bad feminist’, and what really happens when you get your lip fillers removed.WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:The Summer Events To Put In Your Calendar – READ ARTICLE https://sheerluxe.com/2018/05/10/summer-events-put-your-calendar15 Things We Loved About The Royal Wedding – READ ARTICLE https://sheerluxe.com/2018/05/21/15-thi

The team discuss everything from TV of the week to Georgie’s new favourite restaurant. Plus, the mothers of the group share their pregnancy knowledge.Love the SheerLuxe Highlights podcast? Please vote for us in the British Podcast Awards.https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote/Artiles Discussed:Best TV of the weekThe new Ibiza destination to knowhttps://sheerluxe.com/2018/05/03/what-book-now-ibiza-2018Our favourite new restauranthttps://sheerluxe.com/2018/05/01/6-new-restaurants-book-mayWould you go to university if you had your time again?https://sheerluxe.com/2018/04/27/10-high-earning-careers-you-don%E2%80%99t-need-degreeGet SheerLuxe straight to your inbox, daily: http://sheerluxe.com/signupFollow SheerLuxe on Instagram: http://instagram.com/sheerluxeSheerLuxe VIP: https://sheerluxevip.com/   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With over 25 years experience dressing the world's most stylish women – Princess Diana and Kate Middleton to Angelina Jolie and Beyonce and Kate Middleton – Amanda Wakeley is one of the UK's best-loved designers, known for her "clean glam” signature style.Discover how a spell as a model in New York led to the Londoner launching her own clothing line and why she was one of the first designers to tap into the influencer trend. Plus, hear about her incredible fight to win back her business after it was sold by her ex-husband, and find out what's next for the brand, including the exciting new launches outside of the fashion sphere.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.