Edwina Ings-Chambers

ONE FROM THE ARCHIVE aka A CLASSICS EDUCATION. This is @elizabetharden Blue Grass - the bottle was my mother’s and is from, I believe, the late 1950s. My mother worked briefly for Arden and loved and treasured this fragrance - so much so, she kept for ‘best’ but those days so rarely ever came hence this still being here today. The other bottle is how it is sold today. Personally, I prefer the vintage packaging - it feels more luxurious, more swellegant and elegant. I also remember my mother had an accompanying body lotion - which she also kept for best but which I think must have got thrown out somewhere along the line. The plastic bottle and the lotions itself were in a pale shade of blue. . Firstly launched in 1936 and inspired by the blue grasses of Kentucky it’s a floral green fragrance. As a keen horsewoman and breeder Kentucky meant a lot to Arden and one of her horses, Jet Pilot, won the Kentucky Derby in 1947. . Key notes in the frangrance include aldehydes, geranium, Lily, orange blossom, jasmine, sandalwood, vetiver, and musk. Because of my association with it I come at it from a lapsed perspective, I just can’t help that. But for me it was and still is a very womanly and grown up fragrance, elegant, and quietly confidant. More skirt suit and a mid heel than trouser suit and brogue/high heel - if that analogy makes sense to anyone other me… The aldehydes and a powdery vibe hit me the most - in face, I think it’s a close relation to Chanel No5 but with less handbagging. It’s nuzzle but respectful. I’ve never worn it as a fragrance though - I think it’s always carried the touch it at your peril ethos that my mother surrounded it with. But this week I changed that and wired it every day. It was strange to wear something that I think of as my mother’s signature fragrance even though I never knew her wearing it. I’ve written a Substack about to which I’ll@post today (link in stories and bio). . . . . . . #fragrance #perfume #arden #elizabetharden #bluegrass #horses #kentucky #fragrancereview #classic #classicproducts #beauty #beautyclassic #archive #beautyarchive #1950s #vintage #classiceducation #classicseducation #heritage #theEICedit #substack

So here I am, on the cover of this Sunday’s @youmagazine - who’d have thought that would ever happen. I’ve written quite the opus about my struggles around emotional eating and lack of body confidence - bits of which I have shared on here occasionally. It’s been emotional writing it too. I’ve laid bare rather a lot of personal issues. And in the process I have also discovered more clarity: when I read the standfirst for the piece that said I’d isolated myself I almost cried - but it was only what I myself had written. Somehow seeing in print hammered something home. But I’ve lived with shame around this issue for so long now and I believe - I hope - that in putting it all out there that the shame will die away; shame can’t really flourish in the light. And not just for me, but for others too. I really believe it’s so much about owning our bodies, feel and taking and harnessing full and complete ownership. That’s something I’m working on. HUGE thanks to my editors @jo_elvin and @lindsayfrankeljourno for their support, guidance, and kindness throughout and for this incredible platform. Also HUGE thanks to @elisabethhoffphoto @shellyvella @leepycroft and @georgenorthwood for these images and making me look and feel so good - it’s quite the feat to accomplish. The outfit, which I love,is by @marina.rinaldi and shoes by @russellandbromley . #emotionaleating #bodyconfidence #youmagazine #covergirl #edwinaingschambers

HARI’s is proud to be one of hundreds of hair stylists and salons across the country who joined and supported Children with Cancer UK’s new nationwide fundraising event Style Against Cancer. They hosted @childrenwithcanceruk CEO, @jo_elvin and award-winning journalist @edwinaingschambers at their Northcote Road salon to help spread vital awareness of this new movement.  With HARI’s and other participating hair stylists across the country donating a percentage of their sales on 6 October - the money raised will help fund life-saving #childhoodcancer research into less toxic treatments and fund wellbeing activities to support children with cancer and their families. Join Style Against Cancer and be part of this growing movement. Head over to to get involved. #ChildrenwithCancerUK #HarisHair #HarisHairdressers #StyleAgainstCancer #Hairdressers #BarberShops #Salons #Barbers #Hairstylists #Hair #charityfundraiser #NorthcoteRoad

RECENT PROJECT: contributing to the Walpole Book of British Luxury with . @boodles and taking a look at thier very precious pink diamonds . @carrierluxuryholidays with their expertise in curating free time . @harrods and the art of the luxury brand collaboration Such a wonderful project o be set of and thank you for having me @walpole_uk @mrstrefusis

10 Magazine celebrates 25 years with issue 75. 🎉 Delighted to be a part of this major milestone by interviewing the one and only @eugenesouleiman and talking all things hair and creativity. More images in the magazine and they’re most definitely worth seeing. Issue OUT NOW. @10magazine @eugenesouleiman @thevalgarland @claudia.croft . Credits: Photographer @marcusschaefer_official Creative Director and Hair @eugenesouleiman Fashion Editor #SOPHIANEOPHITOU Make-up @thevalgarland Text @edwinaingschambers Models @gemmaseymour_ at @milkmodelmanagement and @ema_machacova at @kultmodels Photographer’s assistant @christinaclemm Fashion assistant @georgialilyedwards Hair assistants @_carloavena , @karoliinasaunders , @clare.on.hair and @cmstanley13 Make-up assistants @p.j.maxwell and @craighamiltonartistry at @streetersagency Casting @sixwolvescasting Production @zacapostolou Corsets throughout by @agentprovocateur . COVER Credits - @ema_machacova wears @agentprovocateur

A few things lately… . 1 - a lift selfie with the OGs @kathleen_bairdmurray @alexsteinherr @newbybeauty - 2 - @lisaeldridgemakeup at the launch of her brow pencil and first brow product. As us usual she brings so much thought to her launch’s so check out her website and YouTube to see why you may have been getting your brow pencil colour all wrong… . 3 - Face Paint the brilliant beauty book by @lisaeldridgemakeup on display at her launch. I remember doing the extract back in my Style days . 4 - the always brilliant @joannaellner_ at the launch of her @officialreome face cream. So interesting to hear her talk on skincare advances …perhaps I can convince her to do a live with me… This evening also made me remember old Style days and am@so grateful Jo was a part of them and saved my sanity on many an occasion ❤️ . 5 - the launch of @hairrituelbysisley Le Parfum - mood - uplifting blend of mimosa, lavender, lemon - and bottles hand painted for launch by @michal.illustrator . 6 - launch of @wallowbypiglet bath and body. Beautifully made, stylishly pared down. much of it refillable. Makes me want a relaxing 🛀 pronto. @pigletinbed . 7 - had to show this @wallowbypiglet candle as love the name Morning Breath. It’s more the refreshing smells of an early morning mosey than anything walk of shame (though that would be interesting too!) . 8- dinner @hotelcaferoyal with @rebeccafilmer and the red wine splattered ceiling of the Café Royal Grill. How did red wine get on the ceiling? I my can’t name names but courtesy of a mega stadium-filling name having a very good time .. . 9 + 10 - the joys of an @hermes delivery. In this case a new trio from the Hermessence fragrance collection: 🧡 . 11 - back Heath swimming with special swimming crew @alexfriendwritesbeauty and @humeara . These mornings are such a heart-warming time and yes we’re planning to keep going even as it gets colder. Time to get the chilly kit sorted.. . 12 - summer remembrances and jewellery with pressed flowers in my vintage locket (bought ages ago from @jewelsantiqua )

Greetings. This is your 1st of September klaxon. Courtesy of Cocky Locky 🐔 . . #rooster #chicken #september #pekin #roostercrow

A few things lately from the dog(godly clinging on to) days of summer : . 1 Reflecting and reflections and lily ponds 2. Culture vulturing with A Midsummer Night’s Dream @_bridgetheatre for a joyous night and a humoress twists to this tale. . 3. Chicken communing and Justine trusting me enough to eat from my hand. . 4. Stonehenge - the setup has changed massively since my first and only other visit probably over 20 years ago. But if you’re happy not to walk right up to the stones you can skip the entrance fee and walk up to the site - good 20/30 mins walk - and view them from the side inside. . 5.- outdoor pond swimming. Now I’ve done the Heath I felt a little braver about this small expansion to my outdoor swimming venue repertoire. Cold but refreshing. . 6. Blue skies, cloud watching, rolling vistas, and the beauty of an English summer in the countryside (Wiltshire in this case). . . #summer #lastdaysofsummer☀️ #outdoorswimming #pondlife

Late last year I went on The Brain Edit retreat @hotelvermelho in Portugal with @terrencetheteacher and had the most incredible few days. The retreat was all about mindfulness and meditation practices,explaining all the science behind it all and the proven benefits. and helping to clear all that needless chatter from the mind. I felt so much lighter in every way by the end (you can see my very relaxed looking face towards the end of the video). You can read more about it in this month’s @bazaaruk and thank you @katyyoungbeauty for letting me write about it for you. . I’ll post a room tour video from the trip on stories and save in highlights. . By the way. I also had one of the best massages of my life here.. The creative force behind the hotel is none other than @christianlouboutin himself.❤️ .. . . #soa #meditation #retreat

A few things lately: 1 - I was a podcast guest for the first time with @lauradowlingexperience @thefabulouspharmacist talking many things from body confidence and reframing that conversation, to my career, love of classic movies and costume, and more. Thank you Laura - your fabulousness goes far beyond the pharmacy ❤️ And thank you @iamrosscapsule for the introduction and the masterminding ❤️ 2 - my much annotated (with post it notes as I hate marking books) review copy of @katiepiper_ ‘s new book Still Beautiful. A moving and thought provoking readd on aging, women and more. (Review link in stories). Thank you @ciaradossett_ 3 - Saw Fred Astaire’s shoes (and much much more besides but back to that love of old movies) @wiltonhousepmh .The Crown and Bridgerton were both filmed here, to name but two of many productions. The house was built in 1647 in the Palladian style by Inigo Jones and John Webb. Gardens also glorious and a charming tea room. Also a very good gift shop! 4 - wrote about chicken sitting for @thetimes . These are imost of) my chicken charges - so full of personality and fascinating to observe. 5 - then was a guest on @timesradio with @ed_vaizey talking about said chickens and chicken sitting as the new dog sitting . 6 - took my French Lover @fredericmalle to Florence. I seem to be entering a very green period with perfumes.It’s classified as a men’s fragrance but who cares. It’s an enticing mix of spicy freshness and woody-noted sexiness that’s all elegant va-va-voominess- like a bit of testosterone added to your HrT. . 7 & 8 the pop-up Bourdon Street Chippy - with food and decor all in felt by Lucy Sparrow @sewyoursoul and supported in research by @cornishsea_salt .The attention to detail is brilliant - the food and the celeb pix on the wall and messages on the notice board. On until 14 September. (More on stories) . 9 - a picnic post my first ever swim in the Women’s pond on Hampstead Heath - more to come on Substack shortly. @alexfriendwritesbeauty @humeara 10 - Rosamund Pike in Inter Alia. As brilliant as you’ve heard it is. @nationaltheatre

I’ve written about the joy of chickens and how chicken sitting is the new dog sitting in today’s @thetimes .Also due to be on Times Radio on Monday morning talking about it. In the meantime, some sweet chicken videos including some broody hens… 🥚 . And thank you @lesleyjthomas for letting me wang on about them 🐔

NEW WORK: monthly look back at what’s been the best in beauty for @10magazine - here’ are my April highlights including incredible skincare, cleansing goals, and some fragrant wallowing. Full list on link in stories Including @theinkeylist @aesop @diorbeauty @dior @dolcegabbana_beauty @dolcegabbana @anu_khapung @thedorchester @perfumerhlondon @muradskincareuk @kosas @spacenk @thamesandhudson @chanelofficial