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Stylish Television: The Åre Murders
Netflix has become a great place for fans of crime, both crime fiction and true crime. The Harlan Corben adaptations have become a New Year’s treat, eagerly anticipated by all. Now Netflix has bought into the Scandi Noir trend with their newest hit series. The Åre Murders, which are set in the Swedish ski resort of Åre are atmospheric thrillers in the whodunnit style/ They are set in the most beautiful and eye catching of scenery, and have a central partnership filled with chemistry and a growing sexual tension that just has to be explored in further episodes. (fingers crossed Netflix!) What’s it about? The Åre Murders are based on…
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Ballerina Style At Lindex
Ballerina style is always a huge fashion story. Whether it is Sex and the City style tulle skirts in the softest shades, or ballerina flats beloved of everyone from Kate Moss to Kate Middleton, this style is something that is evergreen and classic. Lindex have taken this trend, and have created the loveliest fine knit cardigan that has a wrap style with tie side detail. It is the perfect dancer style, similar to those worn over a leotard at the barre, and perfect as a pretty Spring cover up worn over jeans, or over a floral dress. The cardigan Lindex have some really lovely pieces for the new season, but…
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Reviewed: Vivaia Margot Mary Janes
I love shoes. Shoes of any variety. High heels, kitten heels, flats, wedges…you name it and I will wear them. I’ve even had a shoe related accident when I got a heel caught in the seat belt as I tried to get out the car, breaking 3 bones in my foot. My dedication to pretty footwear knows no bounds. One brand of footwear that I adore is VIVAIA. ViVAIA is all about style, sustainability and comfort when it comes to footwear, they incedibly create their shoes from recycled plastic bottles so they are both eco friendly and vegan friendly. As they say .Eco-friendly is the new chic.’ I have reviewed…
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Is My Child too Young for a Phone?
Twenty years ago mobile phones were rarely seen and only owned by a very small population of the world. Fast forward to now and smart phones are almost unavoidable! Although they can be beneficial for lots of situations and can be seen by lots of people as their lifeline there are certain issues and warnings that come with them. So is it safe for our children to own a mobile phone and if so what age is the right age? Manor House, a private girls’ school in Surrey have provided some guidance on the subject to help mums make this important decision. Firstly as with most questions about parenting the…
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St Valentine’s Day – All The Facts
February 14th is well known as the special day for love and lovers. Yes, today is St Valentine’s Day, the day of slushy cards and greetings and cute teddy bears and chocolates. But why is this the case? Who even was St Valentine, and why is he considered the patron saint of all things love? And is it true that this most romantic of days was also the date of one of the most infamous gangster massacres of modern times? Photo by Mine Demirkurt: https://www.pexels.com/photo/valentine-s-day-teddy-bears-with-flowers-30693196/ Read on to find out. St Valentine – Why February 14th wasn’t the best day for him! St Valentine was a 3rd Century Roman priest.…
