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la la land
Nominated for a staggering 14 Oscars La La Land is the film on everyone’s lips right now. Words like “Incredible!” “Glorious!” and “Magnificent!” have been bounded about by critics who got to glimpse this supposed masterpiece before it hit theaters worldwide this month. But once La La Land reached the masses, moviegoers the world over...
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Growing up, I’m sure many will agree, you tend to hold a romantic, rose-tinted view of the future. This is encouraged of course and it’s good to have dreams and ambitions and make a path you’re proud of. But of course, it can also leave you feeling disheartened and frantically questioning: ‘Where have the years...
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Although many may consider it ludicrous, I made the slightly misinformed decision to brave the onslaught of Christmas shoppers on Oxford Street this weekend. Partly to finish my Christmas shopping but also with the hope to revel in the true festivities of Christmas taking place in the heart of London. There’s no doubt that London...
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christmas
Christmas is a truly momentous time of year for many of us, filled with joy and happiness. Christmas for me is a nostalgic time of year linked with many happy memories of joyous times spent with family and friends. So, here are just some of the reasons why I for one and certainly looking forward...
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Iceland goes out of its way to build its roads around rocks where elves might live; one tradition involves throwing Skyr yoghurt at a building, and a former mayor of Reykjavik also used to professionally check rocks for elf residents. The many Icelandic sagas include men who could turn into super powered wolf warriors, and...
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For most of us our home is our haven; an extension of our personalities. What we have in our home says a lot about our individual tastes and is often a musing for the way in which we would like to be perceived. The perfect paint colour coupled, the ideal sofa and careful balanced lighting combined with...
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We’re finally into December – although I have absolutely no idea how this year has gone so quickly – it’s the advent season and nearly time for the festivities to begin. Christmas parties, work do’s and celebrations come in abundance at this time of the year and with so many things on your to-do list,...
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Jackie November 22nd 1963, Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. Jackie Kennedy just 34 years old accompanied her husband President John F. Kennedy, on what would be the final day of his life. Assassinated in cold blood he was brutally murdered in a case that would never be brought to justice; it was a day that shook...
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beauty destinations
The aesthetics of a retail store can really change the way you feel about a brand, from colour to ambiance, the mood is set by visuals. So without further ado I’d like to some of the most visually pleasing beauty stores in London that are definitely worth a visit.   Charlotte Tilbury, Westfield The Charlotte Tilbury store...
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There is no doubt that the stories and characters of Jane Austen’s novels still strike a chord amongst women of all ages. Of course, men can enjoy her work too; it’s not exclusive to the female gender and each novel provides a fascinating insight into Regency period England and the intricate social pressures and attitudes...
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