Once a much maligned, and neglected part of the wardrobe, the reserve of those who wear a skirt suit to work, or of nan’s partial to a pussy bow neckline, the blouse has now become an essential part of our wardrobe. It is easy to see why – it is a stylish, glamorous, and versatile option that can be worn in a range of ways, and for a range of occasions. Smarter than a jumper or t-shirt, a blouse can be dressed up or dressed down, worn with heels or trainers, can be kept simple and elegant, or emblazoned with a print or pattern. The key thing is, blouses always…

The term eczema covers a group of conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated. The epidemic of eczema, which affects one fifth of children, may be as a result of our all too recent obsessive concern with keeping our children free of germs – aided and abetted by the media and advertising. And all those household and personal cleaning agents filled with chemicals and toxins are certainly not helping the situation. Why Eczema is Now a Worldwide Epidemic  The skin of a child with eczema reacts abnormally to irritants, foods, dust, mites, pollen and other allergens. It also becomes vulnerable to bacterial infections. Eczema now affects almost…