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Protective Face Masks: Do You Need One?

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Face masks were once something you only saw when watching Grey’s Anatomy, but now they have become a daily means of protection against the Coronavirus. With rules changing daily on the coronavirus spread, it can be hard to keep up with the current crisis and one thing many people are asking is, do we need to be wearing protective face masks? Well, the short answer is, sort of. On 11th May, the UK Government finally said that they do want the public to wear protective face “coverings”, which does include face masks. Although, this is only essential when on public ...

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Coronavirus: Essential Tips For Working From Home

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You, among many others, may find yourself working from home over the coming weeks due to the Coronavirus outbreak. In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, the UK government are insisting on social-distancing, so working home from home has become a reality for many. The Prime Minister urged if you have the opportunity, you should be working from home, in hope that this will reduce the spread of coronavirus. Of course, working from home isn't an option for everybody but if you have the choice you should take it. By avoiding the office, you are limiting your physical contact with ...

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Armani Vs Armani Exchange: What’s The Difference?

by Robert Goddard 21,478 views

One of the most common questions we are asked is 'what is Armani Exchange?' Unfortunately, it's not the simplest of questions to find an answer to. If you do a search online, you're most likely going to end up being more confused due to Armani's complex segmentation. So here we are going to finally clear up the age-old question, Armani vs Armani Exchange: What is the actual difference? Don't forget to also check out our extensive Armani Exchange: collection! QUICK ACCESS GUIDE What is Armani?What is Armani Exchange?What is Emporio Armani?Giorgio Armani vs Armani ExchangeEmporio Armani vs Armani Exchange So ...

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How To Fold A T-Shirt To Keep Them Crease Free

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Let’s face it: folding t-shirts is a pretty dull chore. Pulling one after the other out of the laundry basket, squaring them up, laying them down, repeating again and again and again only for them to end up creased. But like all tasks we have to master, why not make it fun? Well - as fun as it can be. These techniques will have your tees looking fresh and crease free, as well as mixing up a boring part of your routine. Here are five methods of folding t-shirts for you to get to grips with. THE BASIC FOLD This ...

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City Break Outfits: 4 Top Picks That Will Fit In Your Hand Luggage

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There’s nothing quite like a city break to refresh your body and mind, getting you away from the mundane to have your own adventure. With a world of opportunities, where you go is up to you; as long as there is sun, sand and plenty of cocktails, it sounds good to us. The only issue with city breaks is, more often than not, you’ll be taking hand luggage over a suitcase. Don’t worry though, we think you need a few key pieces and simply style them in different ways. Need some inspiration? Here are our favourite city break outfits to ...

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Top Style Tips On How To Dress For A Date

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Let’s face it: dates are always nerve-wracking. It doesn’t matter if it’s the first or the fifth, we always end up panicking with our entire wardrobe at our feet crying that we have nothing to wear. Sound familiar? It’s time to chill out with a glass of prosecco and get the date prep going with a helping hand from Rob. Whether you’re going to a glamorous bar or your favourite coffee shop, we have a stylish look for every occasion. Keep reading for our top style tips on how to dress for a date and get that next one in ...

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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

by Robert Goddard 736 views

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 ...