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How often have you said: ‘follow your dreams’ or ‘all my dreams have come true’ without really thinking about the literal meaning of the word and the complex process of actually ‘dreaming’. In today’s Western society the word dream is often used in a very flippant manner, and quite possibly never fully understood or taken...
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gilmore girls
One could argue that, even in these modern times, both men and women are either misrepresented or underrepresented on television. When a show airs, nitpickers can comb through it and pull up examples of sexism or prejudice no matter how hard it tries to avoid them, and ultimately I think it’s impossible to please everyone....
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Education is one of the best and most powerful gifts you could ever give or hope to receive. So with that beautiful sentiment in mind, we wanted to list our top five books that we believe any woman would adore. From hard-hitting true stories, to poetic masterpieces our list comprises of some of the sharpest...
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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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The first thing I think when I see a picture of anyone close to my age, is something along the lines of “lucky them with their clear skin” (occasionally with more anger and resentment). I understand that these girls are more often than not wearing makeup to cover up any spots or blemishes, but this then lead me...
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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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Jenny Packham fans and brides to be everywhere this one’s for you! The British designer, who is famed not only for her ready-to-wear collections, but also her bridal wear, has this month announced that she will be collaborating exclusively with Goldsmiths to create a new jewellery collection to sit alongside her dresses. The collection, which...
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