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Friday Fashion – Black Panther Premiere
Red Carpet Premieres can often be staid, even boring events when it comes to the clothes. In these days of stylists, so many stars play it safe, wearing chic but ultimately unmemorable looks. But non of these accusations can be made against the stunning ladies who graced the Black Panther premiere this week. The looks were a riot of style, bright colours and thinking outside that fashion box. In short, they were amazing. The latest film from the Marvel stable, Black Panther is one of the most anticipated films of recent times. With a mainly Black cast and a black super hero, Black Panther is a film that promises to…
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How well do you know the Chinese Zodiac?
Did you know wearing red in your Chinese zodiac year can actually save you from bad luck? It sounds crazy – but it’s true! The Chinese zodiac is a calendar system which repeats every 12 years, with each year assigned one of the 12 zodiac animals. Your birth date will match one of these animals – and your zodiac year will then repeat every 12 years. In 2018, the Chinese new year (which falls on the 16th February) is actually the year of the dog. If this happens to be your zodiac animal – we’re sorry to report that you may be in store for some bad luck. Tai Sui,…
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How has booking changed for UK holidaymakers?
Gone are the days of that heading into town to visit your local travel agent was the only way to book a holiday. Today, a growing number of people are ditching the traditional methods of booking holidays and opting for digital platforms instead. A survey by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) revealed that more than 75% of UK consumers book their holidays online. This is a staggeringly high number. So the question is why do people prefer to book over the internet? Holidays of the past Monty Python may have asked: “what did the Romans ever do for us?!” but research has revealed that the Romans were the…
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A Few More Valentine Gift Ideas
And so January is finally over. Did a month ever feel so long? I’m pretty sure it had at least 70 days, and that almost all of them were dismal. But now, thank goodness, it is finally February, a short month of pancakes, half term, love, and the knowledge that Spring is really not that far away. I’m continuing with my look towards February 14th, which is, of course, St Valentine’s Day, and bring you a few more gift ideas if you are still stuck for what to get for your most beloved. This post features jewellery, toiletries and alcohol, all of which I would be most happy to receive…
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Dressing against the norm — what does it say about you?
From eccentric socks to dressing against our gendered expectations, many people push the limits of social norms when it comes to fashion. Research has shown that non-conformists can be viewed as being of a higher status and more competent than those who follow the rules of fashion. We take a look at what different clothing says about the wearer… Against gendered expectations The line is becoming increasingly blurred between male and female clothing. Many people are speaking up, opposing the ideas that men and women should be dressed according to their sex. But, are you presenting yourself in a different way when you dress against the gendered expectations? Although fashionistas…
