Originally published on Monday, 23rd February 2009

Take A Break

Impossibly fierce heels and cobbles rarely get along. Neither do manicures and seat snatching squabbles, or for the unlucky ones, standing room cramp. Head to some of the capital's best rest-ups for a spot of recuperation before it starts all over again. It's a hard game, fashion.

		Aubaine  Aubaine's new lunch menu aptly titled ‘Fashion Week Rush Hour’ has been specifically designed for fashionistas on the go. The menu promises to include lots of beautifying ingredients, and includes fresh, wholesome and nutritious lunches consisting of a choice of four main courses, a smoothie and a dessert - all for just £9.99. Conveniently located, Aubaine is a short walk from the V&A where guests can enjoy the new menu in its relaxed chic atmosphere. Aubaine: 260-262 Brompton Road, SW3 2AS
		Chambord VIP Lounge With Moet taking a well-deserved, but deeply missed, break on the VIP Lounge scene this season, it’s over to Chambord to provide some A-List refreshment. The French black raspberry liqueur that graced the lips of the A-list world last September at Marie Claire’s 20th Birthday Party and the exclusive Vivienne Westwood Red Label after party, is returning to host the VIP Chambord Bar throughout the week and weekend.
		Harvey Nichols 5th floor screenings 21st – 25th February As if 5 floors of shopping heaven wasn’t enough, Harvey Nichols are screening the highlights of all the best Autumn/Winter catwalk shows just hours after they happen in the fifth floor café. Grab a ‘Catwalk Cocktail’ (Stanic’s Rockabilly, Erdem’s Express, Bad Boy McQueen or perhaps a non-alcohol Paul Granny Smith Apple Tea), settle in and get a front row view. 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ
		Judges Bakery at Topshop 21st – 28th Feb, 11:30am – 6pm. The organic cake company behind show snacks for Luella et al, bring their sweet treats to Topshop customers this week. Look out for meringue pigs and ginger bread shoes on the instore pop-up shop. Find them next to the Concierge desk on the lower ground floor.
		Chapeau or Gateau? From 2:30pm, Monday – Friday, £30. To celebrate the new exhibition at the V&A Museum, ‘Hats: An Anthology” the St. James’s Restaurant at Fortnum & Mason is putting on a very special afternoon tea, including a specially created hat shaped cake.   181 Piccadilly, W1A 1ER
		Neville’s One Hour WOW Treatment Frazzled fashionistas – your saviour awaits. Not only is Neville’s possibly the nicest boutique salon hidden just off Sloane Street, it’s also one of the absolute best. And this new treatment has been specifically concocted to get you back on your feet, with an intensive conditioning hair mist-ifying treatment. Full on blow dry, and reflexology mani-padis . From mere mortal to Superwoman in an hour. £95 5 Pont Street, SW1X 9EJ
		Jemma Kidd at Papillon Jemma Kidd has joined forces with Chelsea restaurant to develop an exclusive menu of her favourite dishes in support of Children with Leukaemia for London Fashion Week’s 25th Anniversary celebrations. A fiver from every £25 menu, which includes pea risotto, rack of lamb and apple tart, will go to charity. Everyone who orders the menu will be given a Jemma Kidd Make Up School goodie bag, with a value of over £30 to thank them for their support. 96 Draycott Avenue, SW3 3AD