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Usually, I like to think of myself as a pretty sensible gal – the type with her head screwed on. The type that gimmicky advertising is lost on. But as much as I hate to admit it recently I fell hook line and sinker for a fad I should of known to avoid. Enter ‘Your...
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So the sun is finally shining over Britain, spring is most certainly in the air and thoughts begin to turn to BBQs, festivals, picnics and beach days. Here at Semple we’ve decided that is we are going to look our best at all these summer events then we really need to take a look at...
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It is a well-publicised fact that these days, to secure a career in most industries and most certainly the media, you need to have experience within the field in order to get your foot on the ladder for your dream career. Gone are the days of purely working your way up from the bottom in an...
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For me, there’s a new foodie craze on the block. Forget your Italian, be gone dehydrated scientific Blumenthal style plates and see you later sushi. Let’s go back to something more traditional, something easy to grab-and-go for lunch or something sophisticated to share for dinner: dim sum. Dim sum are traditional to Chinese cuisine and...
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Like a well cooked meat stew this trend has been on the burner for a while. Mary Berry started it with her floral bomber jacket from Zara and now Katie Holme’s wants a piece too.  Fashion has fallen in love with food and now everyone wants a slice of the pie! (Last foodie pun I...
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This week, as London endured yet another tube strike, I found myself getting stuck in the most uninspiring places. Tube undergrounds, train platforms and in the middle of a penguin like huddles. I wasn’t a fan and I’m sure many of you who had similar experiences would agree. But it got me thinking. Where would...
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As the holiday that trumps even Christmas for the amount of chocolate shovelled into your gob in a single day, Easter normally induces a sugar coma of immense proportions. I’m talking sugar sweats, feeling borderline nauseous for the whole bank holiday and being able to feel your teeth rot in your head. But hey, it’s...
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Coffee and tea are our staple morning starters. These caffeinated drinks are our get-up-and-go saviours, helping us to brush out the bed hair and get going with the day. But with the warm summer breeze slowly (and in Britain I mean very slowly) making it’s way over to our isle, our beloved hot drinks are...
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For me, when it comes to travelling there really is nothing better than being able to experience firsthand the unique traditions that countries from around the globe have to offer. So when my friends and I discovered that we would be in India during Holi Fest, the festival of colours, we couldn’t wait to immerse...
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Hands up if you have Instagram? Okay, so that’s everyone with an iPhone. Hands up if you follow anyone that frequently uses the hashtags #fitspo #healthspo #cleaneating? My hand is very much in the air, and I’m assuming quite a few of yours are too. I’m confused though. Where has clean eating come from? Why...
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