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NYE Cocktail Recipe: Cranberry Swirl Punch

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The countdown is officially on and what better way to welcome in the new year with a refreshing cocktail recipe? Rather than toast with the traditional drink of champagne, try an alternative that everyone can enjoy, punch. This stunning Cranberry Swirl Punch is the perfect drink for events where you have designated drivers as you can make it non-alcoholic. If you do fancy a tipple, it's easy to quickly add a splash of vodka to really accentuate the flavours of the cranberry! Ingredients For the punch (makes 1.5 litres) 500ml cranberry juice 50ml pineapple juice 165g granulated sugar 1 tsp almond extract ...

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Christmas Recipe: Chocolate Shard Cake

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With the festive period right around the corner, it's that time again to start considering your showstopping dessert recipe. We've picked this one up from our friends at Lakeland who always know how to create the perfect spread for any occasion! Full of intricacy and style, this phenomenal chocolate shard cake will definitely catch the attention of your guests on Christmas day. It may come as a surprise but this skyscraper of a cake is pretty simple to create but really looks the part. To create your own chocolate shard cake take a look at the recipe below. Ingredients For the cake 300g unsalted ...

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Getting it Right: How to Dress for Your Shape

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As we all know, no two bodies are the same and what we must all accept is there’s no perfect shape to be. It’s easy to get bogged down in thinking the grass is greener - ‘if only my legs were longer/my waist was slimmer/my curves more noticeable.’ But the one thing you can guarantee is, the person with your dream body shape is facing challenges of their own. The truth is, we all have parts we’d prefer were different, but, importantly, we all have assets too and you can dress to accentuate those. Identifying your body shape is a ...

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New Years Eve: Best Party Looks For The Biggest Night Of The Year

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New Year’s is the perfect excuse to dress up and show off your style. Let’s face it: it’s not quite as easy as pulling on your trusty dress or suit, especially when there are so many different dress codes. Whether you’re celebrating the New Year with a big party or keeping it more low key with your family, dare to try something new and take our advice for the ultimate New Year’s Eve outfit. Not sure where to start? Keep reading our outfit guide to get some inspiration and you’ll be dressing to impress no matter what the event. Exclusive ...

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Interview: A Sit Down With R.M. Williams

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We were lucky enough to sit down at the UK offices of R.M. Williams, the prestigious Australian shoe brand. Jo (European Wholesale Manager) and Sandra (European Wholesale Sales and Customer Service Executive) welcomed us with open arms and let us pick their brains about their boots! Let's start out easy! Can you describe R.M. Williams in five words? Sandra: Heritage…Craftmanship. Jo: Classic and investment. Sandra: Yeah classic… Artisan? We tried to think of some and we thought of timeless! S: Yes, timeless is a good one! What is the main inspiration and vision of the brand? S: I think ...

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Cocktail Recipe: Strawberry Mojito

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With the bank holiday weekend, only a matter of hours away, we're here to provide you with a special twist on the classic mojito. We're sure you'll be enjoying a couple of tipples over the three-day break and what better than creating your own cocktail for all of your friends. Tried and tested, this recipe for strawberry mojitos is one our favourites! With summer right around the corner, strawberries in season, this is the ultimate refreshing drink. It barely takes any time at all to prep and if you make a jug tonight, it will keep in the fridge all the way ...

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The Bank Holiday Style Guide

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Waving goodbye to the working week, we are ready to welcome all of the Bank Holiday festivities! One thing I think everyone can agree on is that a bank holiday weekend is far better than a regular weekend. With all of us praying for sun, the three-day weekend will play host to parties, shopping, events and the occasional tipple. If you are lucky enough to have all three days off work, I'm sure you have lots of plans ahead and we are here to provide you will a style guide for the entire weekend. Heading out from the office straight away? You ...

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Spotted: Celebrities Touch Down At Coachella

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Coachella, the pinnacle of festival fashion. Music lovers swarmed to the Californian desert to be a part of the most stylish festival on the planet. Once a place for musicians to take centre stage, Coachella has evolved. Now, the festival has become a runway for celebrities to thrive and make a statement. We even saw Beyoncé taking over the entire event, twice. Full of glitter and crochet, the desert was alive! We saw the likes of Jamie Foxx, Alessandra Ambrosio, Kendall Jenner and Darren Criss at the famous pool parties showing off their style. Spread over two weekends, we have collated our ...

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When in Paris…

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Hello everybody! I’ll start by stating the obvious. We're in for a British Summer. One that is filled with more rain than sunshine... So much so that everyone in the office has their summer getaways booked in advance. Despite the devotion I feel towards sun, sea and beach reads, there’s only one place that I will happily brave with the less-than-perfect weather. Paris. Whether you’re huddling under café awnings or strolling down the Champs Élysees, the City of Light continues to sparkle even in the dullest of days. So, if you need a little escapism, keep reading, and I’ll talk you through some of the sweetest ...