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Our Ever Changing Attitudes To Sex
When it comes to sex, it has to be said that the Brits have had an attitude that could best be described as bashful. There’s that saying ‘no sex please, we’re British’ which can often be accompanied by the sorts of smutty innuendo that is best represented by the ‘Carry On’ films series. There’s the banning of Lady Chatterley’s lover, right up to the 1960s, when it was asked if it was a book you would want your servants to read (yes really), this was followed by the ‘Oz’ magazine trials, which actually saw jail sentences for those involved with the production of the magazine. Even in the 1980s, George…
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Are Uniforms the key to Productivity?
Many employees will debate the necessity of retail uniforms in their roles. Over time, employees of varying industries have kitted themselves out with what their employers think is both practical for more industrious-based jobs and smart in client-facing jobs. With an insight from Jermyn Street Design, a brand at the forefront of producing bespoke uniforms for companies such as Pandora and Jet 2, we will determine the impact of a dress code on the productiveness of a typical working day. Long established traditions Uniforms have been part of employment for centuries, starting off as a simple badge. Those delivering important messages or items would typically wear a badge with…
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Getting the Luxe Look – minus the Price Tag
It’s all too easy to drool over the pages of Vogue magazine, then sigh over the fact that you’ll never be able to afford those outfits. Who has thousands to spend on a dress? And is it worth remortgaging your house just to afford that handbag? Fortunately, there are ways you can get the luxury look, without blowing a hole in your bank account. Here are some great ideas. Designer Style, the Wallet-Friendly Way Ditch ‘fast fashion’ (and help the environment too). While we all love a bargain in the high street stores, these garments are often made of cheap materials, which don’t age well. Clothes that are unintentionally faded, bobbled or ripped…