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Beauty And The Beast At The Old Rep
This year’s seasonal offering at Birmingham’s Old Rep Theatre is a new twist on an old classic. Beauty and the Beast is a much loved story that has been ‘Disneyfied’ in recent years, but now the BOA Academy have twisted it once again, combining the classic fairy tale with modern day issues that centre on belonging, peer pressure and the perils of social media. This has created a fantastic show that appeals to all ages, and is wonderfully performed by its young, talented cast. In our modern times a group of ‘mean girls’ rule the school society with a nasty fist. Their main victims are those that don’t fit in…
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Should You Invest In Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency. You must have been living under a rock if you haven’t heard it mentioned a lot lately, and yet, you certainly wouldn’t be on your own if you didn’t really understand what it was all about, and if you believed that it wasn’t something for you. There are so many rumours and unanswered questions about cryptocurrency, and many feel that this is still something firmly in the future, rather than something that they should be looking at today. But what actually is cryptocurrency, and should you be looking at investing in this area? What is Cryptocurrency? A cryptocurrency, crypto-currency, or crypto is a digital currency designed to work as…
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Christmas Gift Guide Part 3
Welcome to this, my third Christmas gift guide, this time looking at gifts that may suit the man in your life – your hubby, brother, son, dad, uncle, grandad, or male friend. There is truly something for everyone in this guide. As ever, I may be adding more items as we get nearer to Christmas, so make sure you bookmark the post and keep popping back for more ideas. Limited Edition Christmas Pudding Rye By Christmas day you may well have had your fill of Mulled Wine and Eggnog, so a gift of Christmas Pudding Rye from the Oxford Artisan Distillery could be not only the perfect gift idea for a…
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Coordinating The Colors Of Your Ensemble
Harmonising the colors of your ensemble can be a bit tricky when jewelry is involved. For instance, it can be difficult deciding if those gold bangles go well with a green top (they probably do) or if rose gold earrings clash with red hair (maybe so). To help sort out common concerns like these, here are a few pointers on coordinating your ensemble based on color. Completing a desired look is typically achieved by centering the accessories around the outfit or vice versa. However, there are other factors that must be considered, like hair and skin tone. If the focal point is going to be a sleek, black dress you’ll…
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Femme Luxe Competition Time
It is nearly Christmas, so whether you are looking for a little gift for yourself, or an extra gift for a loved one, I have a quick competition for you. Femme Luxe is one of this blog’s favourite brands, well known for glamorous dresses, the perfect lounge wear, and for tailored classics that can be mixed and matched with your current wardrobe. The Leyla sage green collarless open front jacket is a gorgeous, stylish piece. It is an open front jacket with no button detail, instead has an interesting neckline and a plain subdued style that means it would look classy worn with trousers or even over jeans. The sage…
