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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 ...

Lifestyle Women's Fashion

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

by Robert Goddard 415 views

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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Easter Recipe: White Chocolate Mini Egg Blondies

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One of our favourite parts of Easter has to be all of the chocolate treats lurking around every corner just waiting to be indulged! If you have a sweet tooth and are looking for the perfect brownie variation, you have come to the right place. Lakeland has kindly provided us with this decadent blondie recipe to get baking this Easter weekend, and we cannot wait to try it out! Soft, chewy and loaded with chocolate chips and mini eggs, these fudgy blondies are the fairer cousin of the rich, dark brownie, and every bit as delicious! With a lovely crunch from the ...