insideKENT Magazine Issue 80 - November 2018 | Page 15

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We’re reading…
LULLABY BY LEÏLA SLIMANI
When Myriam, a French-Moroccan lawyer, decides to return to work after having children,
she and her husband look for the perfect caretaker for their two young children. They never
dreamed they would find Louise: a quiet, polite and devoted woman who sings to their
children, cleans the family's chic apartment in Paris's upscale tenth arrondissement, stays late
without complaint and is able to host enviable birthday parties.
The couple and nanny become more dependent on each other. But as jealousy, resentment
and suspicions increase, Myriam and Paul's idyllic tableau is shattered...
From £7.99, www.amazon.co.uk
We’re keeping warm in…
THE ‘BOWIE’ SWEATER
Orwell + Austen Cashmere is quickly
becoming the go-to online outlet for
classic cashmere pieces with a fun,
contemporary twist. The brand
philosophy is to create wearable and
simple, but special everyday pieces from
high quality natural materials that
combine classic shapes and cuts with
playful colours and detailing. An homage
to the late, great David Bowie’s creative
flair, and inspired by his famous Aladdin
Sane album cover, this divine ‘Bowie’
sweater is made from a beautifully soft
cashmere and wool blend and features
the iconic lightning bolt synonymous
with Bowie’s music.
£195, www.orwellausten.com
We’re boosting our immunity with…
CAPTAIN KOMBUCHA GINGER/LEMON DRINK
With celebrity fans including Justin Bieber, Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow, kombucha is one of 2018’s hottest
drinks trends and Captain Kombucha’s Ginger Lemon probiotic drink is the perfect pick me up as autumn sets in.
Made with no preservatives, artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners, this organic, vegan and gluten-free natural
energy hit is made from tea, kombucha probiotic culture and sugar that evaporates during fermentation, all of
which have been known to improve digestion, stimulate the digestive system and boost immunity.
£2.99, www.hollandandbarrett.com
We’re amazed by…
RED LOW-CALORIE CHOCOLATE
The first chocolate in the world that tastes great and yet has 45 per cent fewer
calories compared to regular dark chocolate, RED is a rich tasting creamy
chocolate created by clever Latvian master chocolatiers with no added sugar
and 32 per cent less fat than a standard bar. Available in four flavours: milk
chocolate with nut filling, hazelnut and macadamia milk chocolate, extra-dark
chocolate, and orange and almond dark chocolate, the highest calorie content
bars still only come in at 23 calories a piece; astonishing!
£2.49, www.chocolette.com
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