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Things to consider if you’re thinking of setting up a business this year
As we head towards 2023, some of you may have ideas in mind for ways to start your new year. A new year can mean a new start when it comes to your career. You may be looking to change your current job, start some new training, or even looking at branching out on your own and starting your own business. This can be an exciting and ultimately a rewarding time, but, as with most things in life, it is not something you should approach without doing a lot of research. If you are looking to start your own business, whether it be eCommerce, a business run from home, or…
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Hot Trends In Unisex Fragrances To Watch Out For In 2023
Unisex, gender neutral, gender fluid – call it what you will, it’s a huge trend in the world of fragrances these days. After decades of perfumes and colognes being segregated and sold as separate products for women and men (even to the extent that the very terms perfume and cologne now carry gendered assumptions they never had originally), things have shifted markedly. Nowadays, fragrance manufacturers are falling over themselves to emphasise the appeal of their latest creations however you identify gender-wise. Back in 2010, just 17% of new fragrances launched were marketed as unisex. By 2018, that had rocketed to 51%. Now we’re at the stage where a comfortable majority…
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Christmas Gift Guide 4
Another step closer to Christmas means another Christmas gift guide, and this one definitely has a health and beauty focus, with products for the hair, for the skin and for the hair again. But first up we have some incredible jewellery and accessories from a brilliant brand that you need to keep on your fashion radar, Xander Kostroma. Jewellery and Accessories From Xander Kostroma Xander Kostroma create the most beautiful jewellery and accessories that not only look amazing on, but also harnesses the power that crystals are said to have, that can enhance the life of the wearer. Their designs are both fashion-forward but also classic, and the use of…
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Seeing The Pyramids from Hurghada
When the British days turn increasingly cold and dark, it is natural for our thoughts to turn towards warmer times and places. Many use the end of the year to plan their next holidays, to think about their dream destinations, and what they will do when they get there. Forward planning is always a good thing, and that is especially true when it comes to holidays. Egypt is one of the most popular of all travel destinations, as it combines beautiful settings and wonderful beach resorts, with the Pyramids and Valley of the Kings, the wonders of the ancient world. Popular resorts include Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh both on the…
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Dreamgirls At The Alex, Absolutely Sensational
Dreamgirls finally arrived in Birmingham this week at The Alexandra, after a delay caused by Covid 19, and it is so worth the wait. The story of a fictional 1960’s girl group very closely based on Diana Ross and the Supremes is everything you want in a musical – great songs and brilliantly powerful performances, all delivered with the gloss and the glitz of showbusiness. To quote one of the most famous songs from the show, I’m telling you that you must go and see Dreamgirls this Christmas, it is simply sensational. The Dreamettes, sassy Lorell Robinson, slinky Deena Jones and the powerhouse Effie White dream of musical stardom, and…
