Sophie Elkan

1 week ago | oxmag.co.uk | Sophie Elkan

“Fragrance has been a lifelong passion that started in my childhood...My approach to fragrance is deeply rooted in a multicultural upbringin” Insar Hafeez has been a practicing GP and member of the Royal College of General Practitioners for 26 years. He’s been a perfumer for just coming up to two. Parfum d’Inza has already launched four dazzling fragrances from the company’s Bourton on the Water production site and is planning more.

1 week ago | oxmag.co.uk | Sophie Elkan

Much like the wise, funny and much-missed writer Nora Ephron, I have started to feel bad about my neck. Aging is a process I fully embrace, but whereas wrinkles and grey hairs are (arguably) hard-won battle scars paying testament to the privilege of having the years stack up, sagging jawlines and the replacement of a luminous complexion with a silvery sheen which serves only to highlight crepey texture are harder to bear with pride.

1 month ago | oxmag.co.uk | Sophie Elkan

Since dominating the 90s with his eclectic American Rap/Rock, Huey Morgan has been based in the UK, working as a radio and television broadcaster, author and DJ – most notably as host of The Huey Show on BBC Radio 6 Music. Now, the original Fun Lovin’ Criminal is back where he belongs: on tour and making music. He’s coming to the O2 in Oxford on 17 May, performing with his new band, Huey Morgan: The Fun Lovin’ Criminal, playing a mix of ‘funk, soul, hip-hop and memories’.

1 month ago | oxmag.co.uk | Sophie Elkan

Salon nails: Get the look at home with a choice of kits from 14 Day Manicure (including curing lamp from £67). Not only will you save on time (and coffees) at the nail bar but there’s a full range of glorious colour from pastels to neon and – best of all – formulations are HEMA free. 14daymanicure.com Chemical Peel: Regular use of a gentle AHA exfoliator as part of your daily routine will help keep skin bright, evening out tone and texture.

1 month ago | oxmag.co.uk | Sophie Elkan

From balm to gel – and in no particular order – here are our current favourites for fresh faces and all skin types. 1. Paul & Joe Cleansing Gel, £23 amazon.co.uk. Thoroughly cleanses the face and removes all make up without stinging the eyes or stripping the skin which might sound like the basic minimum but as we all know in reality makes this something of a unicorn. 2. Tolpa Dermo Face Rosacal Micellar Liquid, £8.99 boots.com.