Eat Street – A French Affair

Having been an attendee of Eat Street for a number of years, I was already planning to go along to the 2014 event, but when I discovered that the theme this year is ‘A French Affair‘, there would be no way I could stay away, or be prevented from shouting it from the rooftops!

Eat St. Sofitel Stephane from A la folie

A fabulous hotel full of French cuisine? HELLO LOVER!! Macarons and champagne and crepes and red wine and CHEESE. Oh the cheese!! And so it will be that on the night of May 27, 2014 (at 6pm!), we shall all converge on the Sofitel hotel, to enjoy what will be an amazing display of the best Melbourne’s restaurants have to offer, french style.

Eat St. Sofitel Tasha Lu from Eade Vie

Did I mention it’s all in aid of charity? In the past, the event has raised over $1 million for children’s charities and in this, it’s 15th year, the aim will be to better this again. With a live auction, a silent auction, raffle and plenty of games, Eat Street is a night not to be missed.

Complete with spectacular decor that will truly make you feel transported to the French capital, experience over 30 of Melbourne’s most renowned chefs, 25 wine and beverage companies and all the magic of a little ooh la la!

Eat St. Sofitel

You’ll find more info here, or contact the Sofitel via phone (03) 9653 0000 or email h1902-co01@sofitel.com. Tickets are $160 per person and all proceeds support Redkite.

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The French Facialist

There is a truth universally acknowledged that French women don’t get fat. They also don’t age. I’m pretty sure they look amazing in all kinds of light, and they are impeccably dressed, ALL THE TIME. My aspirations to be a French woman might only be achieved by changing my name when I’m married, but in the interim, I may have discovered the secret to the French skincare regime.

The French Facialist, Christine, is the epitome of fabulous. A skin expert, she has won awards and written books on the topic, and now practises her unique facials in Prahran, which is conveniently local for me. Someone who not only has the ability to treat you like a queen, Christine takes the time to analyse your skin and educate on little changes we can make to improve the appearance of our skin well into the ageing process.

Christine

I arrived on a rainy Tuesday afternoon, after a weekend away at the races where much makeup was worn and much alcohol consumed. I shuddered at what I thought I’d be told off about, having just turned 30 and probably not giving my skin the attention it deserves.

Christine was divine, in asking questions about my routines and providing subtle suggestions as to what I might do to improve my skin care. Based on her dewy complexion, I felt she must be onto something, and listened attentively.

We then commenced the Soin de Peau Royal – the Le Royal Facial. This signature treatment lasts 90 minutes and used LED light therapy to encourage skin detoxification and cellular rejuvenation. There was cleansing, hot towels, steam, creams, exfoliants and MASSAGE. Yes, MASSAGE. Hands, feet, scalp – this treatment really is the works. I suspect I even fell asleep at one point.

fernchfacialistImage thanks to Time Out

Following the treatment, Christine advised some products that would be good for my skin – my biggest problem is hydration (drink your water too, ladies!!) and I learnt that many of the over the counter products, while adequate, are not enough to provide the levels of hydration my ageing skin needs. I’ve been using my Auriège Paris products for a week now, and they are divine.

I immediately rebooked for a month from now, and are counting the days until I get to experience this wonderful treatment again. A must for anyone who cares about their skin and wants a ‘proper’ treatment, rather than a quick fix facial.

My thanks to Renault for this lovely gift! Visit Christine at First Floor, 296 Malvern Road, Prahran in Victoria, Australia (enter from Essex Street) or call 0410 556 557.

 

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