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B PR press day – Fashion, beauty and treats galore
The B PR press day is always one that I really enjoy, mainly because they represent such a wide range of companies and brands. This means the Press previews are ultra exciting, a wonderful place to be if you love fashion/beauty, or both! The latest press event saw the showcasing of many top brands. For beauty lovers there were the likes of Bodhi, Bomb Cosmetics and Ciate, whilst those with a bag fixation could check out the newest designs from Alphabet Bags, Knomo and Helmer. Those with a penchant for shoes were also well served, with fashion-forward designs from Simmi Shoes (including some pretty gorgeous sandals in metallic shades that…
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Introducing your man to manscaping
It’s no longer just the ladies that are waxing, plucking and shaving to keep body hair in check anymore. While men used to be able to sit back smugly, exempt from the body hair grooming rituals that preoccupy most women, there’s a new normal now and it’s called “manscaping.” From keeping hair trimmed to taking it all off, paying attention to body hair is the manscaping mantra now that a carpet of chest or back hair is no longer a shining beacon of masculinity. These days, male celebrities and models in movies and magazines are sporting much less body hair than they did back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and…
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Dorothy Perkins – Pretty Pastels and floral prints
Spring/Summer fashion has just gone all girlish and pretty on us with the latest drops at Dorothy Perkins. Pastel shades and floral prints are dominating the designs, giving a real feel of all things ‘Summer’ – garden parties, sorbet ice cream and pretty seasonal blooms, with a dash of blue skies and sunshine yellow scattered throughout. This is an over-whelmingly feminine collection, full of ladylike, full skirts and maxi length dresses. The inspiration seems to comes from glamorous icons of the past who never looked less than ladylike – Grace Kelly in her full skirts, Jackie Kennedy in her boxy, pastel coloured jackets, and Diana, Princess of Wales in neat…
