Marie Claire UK - 10.2019

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THEWINDING STAIR, DUBLIN

Greatfor a date night or catch-up with

friends,the Winding Stair bookshop and

restaurant offers traditional Irish dishes on

the first floor – the cauliflower and Coolea

cheese croquettes with roasted walnuts

are heavenly – while selling new and

second-hand books on the ground floor.

KIOSKAT LUSH, LIVERPOOL

Pickup a turmeric latte bath bomb and

a freshly brewed flat white in the world’s

biggest Lush shop. In addition to an in-house

hair salon, spa and eco-friendly florist, the

store also has its own tea and coffee bar,

where all the drinks are 100 per cent vegan,

locally sourced and single-use-plastic free.

THEAMBROSE CAFE, LONDON

Decoratedwith pieces from Heal’s

home collections, The Ambrose Café in

Heal’s Tottenham Court Road store serves

light bites (the roasted beetroot and

avocado salad is the perfect pick-me-up)

and all-time favourites like the prawn

tagliatelle, as well as expertly chosen wines.

Retail rendezvous

Take a break from browsing and grab a table at one of these stylish in-store cafés

Guestcolumnist and TV presenterAJ Odudu

gives us the inside track on her fitness

hacks, foodie hangouts and power podcasts

GRABYOUR RUNNING GEAR

Onething I learned from being onCelebrity SAS: Who

DaresWinsis I don’t spend enough time switching

off. I’m a workaholic, so when I’m not travelling

or renovating my house, I try to find time to

relax. Running clears my head. Sometimes,

it’s hard to wake up early and go for a run,

but then I think about the fit guy that I pass

every morning in Greenwich Park and

I’m good to go. Running is endorphin

inducing and will power your day.

HAVEA DRINK, OR TWO

Post-workoutsmoothies are good for my

body, an espresso martini is good for my soul.

Nothing beats catching up with mates over drinks;

ranting about the guy who’s just ghosted me, having a

laugh and the possibility of ending up in the kebab shop.

London Grind is one of my favourite spots – the atmosphere

is great, you don’t have to book and the drinks are delicious.

PAMPERYOURSELF

Flyinga lot leaves my skin dry, wearing lots of make-up in the

studio clogs my pores, and if I’ve been out with my friends the

night before, I end up with serious eye baggage, so I’m a big fan

of facials. The Osmosis Vitamin A Infusion

treatment at Anamaya in Kensington

[London] gives you the TLC you deserve.

TAKETIME TO MEDITATE

A busy work schedule is exciting –

especially when it involves travel – but it

plays havoc with my sleep. I often struggle

to nod off, but the Calm app is great for

a bedtime routine. With its meditation sessions,

programmes to combat anxiety and bedtime stories,

I’m left feeling relaxed enough for a good night’s kip.

SHUTUP AND LISTEN

It’sgood to talk but it’s even better to listen, and by doing

so I learn so much. Not just about the psychology of others,

which makes me more compassionate, but also about how

to bounce back from rejection. I love thePower Hour

podcast with Adrienne Herbert for a positive boost.

H O W T O

FIND YOUR

ZEN

COMPILED BY CHARLOTTE VOSSEN. PHOTOGRAPH BY NATHAN GALLAGHER

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