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Steal her style: Jessie J

Promo Blogger — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:54:00 +0000

Jessie J is the artist of the moment, after snagging a top seat on the coveted judging panel of BBC’s newest talent competition The Voice, hugely successful singles and a brilliant debut album, Jessie is on top of her game right now.

It’s hard to believe that just over a year ago no one knew her name! Even better is her amazing wardrobe and fantastic style! So how do …

Half term ideas with the kids

MrPromo — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:28:41 +0000

Half term is greeted with cheers and excitement by children but with groans by many parents. Keeping your kids entertained for the entire holiday can be hard work, costly and migraine-inducing. But it doesn’t have to be, there are activities and holidays that both children and adults can enjoy without spending a small fortune.

Not sure where to start? Well let’s see if we can give you a helping …

Float away sensations

Guest Blogger — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:56:11 +0000

Floatworks is the UK’s premier flotation centre where you can relax and distress in a specially designed flotation tank. Publications ranging from The Sunday Times to Loaded agree that floatation makes you feel like a whole new person. It’s such a simple concept and yet how often does it happen?

If you feel like chilling out in your own personal pod then a session at Floatworks could be just …

Something For The Weekend

Guest Blogger — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:59 +0000

The lack of spring weather has been a bit of an issue lately, from washouts to ‘June winters’, so for most of us our plans are on hold. Do we dare think about the weekend – in case it might bring on the monsoon!

In fact even Prince Charles is telling us to bring our brollies!

If you’re braving it and planning a spot of shopping …

Home or Away? Holiday showdown!

Guest Blogger — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:05:52 +0000

The number of people opting for ‘staycations’ has been rising for the last few years because most UK citizens are facing increasing costs. Holidaymakers are choosing to tighten their purse strings by skipping on the trip to France or Spain and instead opting for Scotland or Wales, proving that you can have a fantastic holiday at home. But holidays abroad don’t need to be expensive either if you’re clever!

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Staycation: why go abroad?!

Guest Blogger — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:30:39 +0000

It’s an exciting year to be in England. There’s the Golden Jubilee AND the Olympics – so why on earth would you want to spend the summer elsewhere? After all, 2012 is London’s year! There is no time like right now to plan that holiday right at home.

In fact it looks like the rest of the world is joining us. Let’s look at what’s coming to the seven …

Our Olympic Announcement!

Guest Blogger — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:19:41 +0000

With less than 80 days to go until the London 2012 Olympics Games everyone is getting ready for that sprint to the finish line, but can London compete with the Beijing 2008 Olympics?

Compared to the Beijing Olympics the London Olympics are certainly pricey. The Beijing tickets cost around a tenth of the minimum price for London, but organisers have explained that local income rates in China are much …

Sunshine or washout – has weather stopped the festival trend?

Guest Blogger — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:24:33 +0000

There has been talk for a while now that the UK’s music festivals are in decline. Over thirty festivals were cancelled last year, and so far this year Sonisphere, Big Chill, and Oxegen.

Add to that the fact that this year the Glastonbury fields are ‘resting’! Some blame the potential bad weather (but this is the UK so bad weather is part of the package, surely?). …

May the fourth be with you

Guest Blogger — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:03:07 +0000

Star Wars fans around the world will be celebrating the iconic films on May 4th, which has been dubbed ‘Star Wars Day’ because of the infamous pun ‘may the fourth be with you’, although the original film Star Wars: A New Hope premiered on May 25th 1977.

Last year saw fans all over the world stage movie marathons at home, wage impromptu light-sabre fights and 900 UK fans headed to …

Guest Post from HQhair.com: Have a beauty filled bank holiday weekend

Guest Blogger — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:53:25 +0000

HQhair.com is the leading destination for beauty and what a treat they have in store this bank holiday weekend.

Just launched, NARS Summer 12 Collection. Created by the founder & creative director Francois Nars, Francois continues to build into each and every collection his passions and interests, showing no boundaries. Each and every item of the collection represent Francois’ various pursuits and interests, each item having an emotional attachment to …