Marvin Brooks

A digital diary of the endless pursuit.
former Royal Navy, London
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Keeping my stay in Kenya a secret… 🇰🇪📍

I’m here in Kenya for 4 nights with the most wonderful people at .

So far, the experience has been beyond amazing, and I can’t wait to tell you more in the days ahead.

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2 days in Italy and I’m dressing well and smelling even better now….

A tailored suit with the spicy addictive cherry of the new Stronger With You Powerfully Fragrance by , made for when you want to feel your most seductive. The scent captivates thos...

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Going down the rabbit hole… 🏔️

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The 12-hour drive to Chamonix 🇫🇷🗻 ASMR

A long road trip with the boys in a Mercedes G-Wagon wasn’t too bad, although it meant starting the morning with the best skincare routine:
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Prada Beauty augmented skin cleanser
eye repair cream
ultra facial c...

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Boy Apartment 🛋️ (listed below):

Speakers - Marshall & Sonos
Portable lamps - auríe by Blossholm
Additional lamps - Dyson, pina
Coffee table - Cult furniture
TVs - Samsung Frame
Recent skincare - Tom Ford & Grown alchemist
Picture lights - Amazon
Be...

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Still got it… 🍝🍅 Here’s the recipe:

Pasta:
-180g of 00 flour
-2 eggs

Method: Combine the eggs and flour, knead the dough for 5 minutes, then roll it out, fold it, and cut it. Keep covered and rest for 30 minutes.
Cook in salted boiling water for 2–...

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One more chapter in this endless pursuit ⚡️

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Yessss 2 coffee machines… 👀 (Full list below);

Coffee machines - & Nespresso UK (customised by Elemento Edition)
Tray platform - Zara Home
Pods - Starbucks UK
Stainless steel worktop - eBay UK
Black carving board - Borough Kitchen
Knives - Katto Ki...

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Getting ready in 17 seconds… featuring

Quality pieces from head to toe, all from asos, with my full outfit and accessories linked on my stories.

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Quick chilli scallion noodles in 10 minutes 🌶️🍜

I added shredded leftover chicken this time, and it was soooo tasty!!!! So grateful to Hestan for the new pans.

Ingredients:
- 1 bunch scallions (6–8 stalks), cut into thirds
- 1 tsp salt (for frying ...

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ad Countryside calm awaits… 🇬🇧🦆

The perfect place to get away and take life slower. Skin routine:
CeraVe eye repair cream
Prada Beauty augmented skin the serum
Kiehl’s ultra facial cream
pure shots air thin UV defender SPF50+
Ralph Lauren Fragrances...

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Discovered an incredible UK staycation…. 🇬🇧📍

Took the GLS business class from for a wonderful escape to the English countryside. I’m not sure what impressed me more… the GLS’s comfort and class, complete with spacious storage, or the idyllic stayca...

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48 hours in the Arctic with AMG ❄️🇸🇪

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Heading to the Arctic Circle in Sweden 🇸🇪❄️

A visit to the AMG lodge for some ice track driving.

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Getting the Rimowa trunk and pilot case ready to go! ❄️🇸🇪

This will be my initial journey with the pilot case. We'll be spending a few days in Sweden's Arctic Circle, accompanied by . Curious to find out how it performs.

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Double denim, styled with

The full outfit is linked on my stories.

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ad Vintage watch hunting around London 🇬🇧📍

Portobello Market is busy on Saturdays, but I had to try on a few vintage watches.

Skin routine:
augmented skin cleanser
eye repair cream
ultra facial cream
pure shots air thin UV defender spf50+
stronger ...

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Is food… truly one of the ways we show love? (Recipe below):

Easy Tiramisu Recipe:
4 separated eggs
225g sugar
495g mascarpone
345g ladyfingers
340g espresso or strong coffee, cooled
Cocoa powder to finish

Method:
Separate the egg yolks and whites....

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I kept moving towards my fitness goals through walks, runs, skiing, swimming, flying and even a house move.

The Samsung health app has been alongside me at every stage, tracking what I was doing and prompting me to stay focused, get better sleep and...

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50g Protein, 0g Toxicity… (valentine’s recipe below):

Super green pasta:

Pasta
-200g 00 flour
-2 eggs

Sauce
-200g cavolo nero
-200g spinach
-1 tsp olive oil
-1 tsp crushed garlic
-1 tbsp parmesan
-30g feta

Optional toppings
-Burrata, chilli flake...