Soulful Saturdays | Canary Wharf : The Festive Style Edit

This December, Soulful Saturdays, our curated Saturday experience for presence, connection and joy, takes a festive turn with The Festive Style Edit. ✨

We’re bringing together colour, personal style and jewellery to explore how a few clever choices can elevate what you already own and help you feel polished, confident, joyful and completely yourself, wherever December takes you: the final board meeting, the work celebration of the year, festive dinners, coffees with friends or gatherings with family. 🎄

Think less festive wardrobe stress, more effortless style, confidence and joy.

Expect expert tips, live demonstrations, practical ideas and a little experimentation, followed by plenty of time to connect over a delicious lunch.

Grab a tea or coffee from the complimentary refreshment station, settle in and enjoy getting to know fellow guests.

Soul Home Founder Özlem Imil will welcome you into the morning with a few thoughts on the anticipation and excitement of the festive season, and the ways we express ourselves through it.

For this festive edition, our usual Fireside Conversation takes a slightly different turn, with two interactive style features from our guest experts.

Which colours make you light up? What styling choices can make something you already own feel more put together? And how can you make getting dressed for December occasions a little easier?

Ann Orton, a House of Colour stylist based in South East London, specialises in helping busy people understand the colours and styles that work for them, making it easier to feel confident and put together, while getting more from the clothes they already own.

Through a fun, interactive conversation and a live demonstration, Ann will explore colour, personal style and some of the small choices that can make a surprisingly big difference to a look.

Expect practical ideas, a little experimentation and inspiration you can take back to your own wardrobe.

Then we add a little festive sparkle.

Returning to Soulful Saturdays after joining us in August, Sophie Martin-Glinel, multi-award-winning jewellery designer-maker and Founder of Essemgé, a bespoke jewellery atelier, will explore how jewellery can take a look from everyday to festive with surprisingly simple changes.

Precious or playful. Understated or bold. Classic or unexpected.

Sophie will share ideas around mixing metals, textures, sizes and styles, with Ann adding her styling perspective along the way.

Because sometimes one well-chosen piece can change the whole feel of what you’re wearing. 💎

And now it’s your turn to experiment.

Bring one item: a belt, cufflinks, garment, accessory or piece of jewellery. It could be a favourite you’d love to wear in a new way, something you’ve never quite known how to style, or a piece you love but have never quite dared to wear.

Together, Ann and Sophie will use some of the pieces in the room to explore different possibilities, share practical suggestions and invite ideas and conversation from everyone.

No complete makeovers. No complicated rules. Just fresh eyes, expert tips and some playful experimentation with what you already have.

You might just see that piece in a whole new light. ✨

Then we’ll gather around the table for our two-course lunch.

We’ll have time to talk, laugh, connect and get to know the people around us while enjoying a delicious lunch together.

Your ticket includes:

• Self-service tea and coffee on arrival

• A main course and dessert

• Complimentary juice and water with lunch

Please indicate your choice of menu when purchasing your ticket:

🍽️ Option 1: Chicken Milanese & Winter Berry Crumble

🍝 Option 2 – Fully plant-based: Goan Tofu Curry & Winter Berry Crumble

🍛 Option 3: Goan Chicken Curry & Winter Berry Crumble

🍲 Please note that The Parlour offers an extensive selection of food and drinks throughout the day, should you wish to order anything additional. Any items beyond those included in your ticket can be purchased separately at the venue on the day.

🌟 Come and enjoy an unhurried Saturday of inspiration, experimentation, good conversation and connection, and pick up practical ideas for feeling effortlessly stylish wherever the festive season takes you.
Everyone is welcome. Come on your own or with a friend.

Places are limited, so please book your ticket now.

We look forward to sharing a joyful December Saturday with you. ✨🎄

📍 We’ll be in the lovely private space at the back of The Parlour (when entering from Canada Square), called The Cocktail Lounge.

“I felt I’d grown and moved forward during the experience without even noticing. And I got to enjoy it with such lovely people.” Feedback from a recent Soulful Saturdays guest

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