When decorating your bedroom, don’t just pick colours based on their looks because it’s likely that the colour you may pick might have a profound effect on how much sleep you get, or even how much sex according to a Travelodge survey. Certain shades can help to stimulate or relax sleepers, so it’s important to […]
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My health-kick is still going strong, and I’ve noticed a stark improvement in my mood from eating healthier. When cooking meals, I’ve been searching for alternatives to ingredients I’d normally opt for, that are healthy and full of protein, fibre and good fats. I absolutely love burgers, my boyfriend and I have a huge obsession with them, […]
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Keeping up with your style credentials isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to your work attire and trying to work this season’s key trends into your wardrobe. Staying up-to-date with the latest looks and trends doesn’t mean you have to splash the cash. Instead of shopping designer labels, high street stores offer the same kind […]
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‘Denim Drift‘, Dulux‘s colour of the year for 2017, is a soft and soothing grey-blue hue and has been described as a ‘must-have‘ by colour and design experts at the UK’s leading paint brand. It doesn’t come as a surprise to me that Denim Drift is the favourite colour of the moment because it reflects every […]
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This season’s colour of choice is yellow. Despite the fact there is no concrete proof that wearing bright clothing can lift your mood, I think you should take my word for it. When thinking of yellow, consider Emma Stone’s La La Land citrus-hued dress, or Emma Watson twirling in a yellow Beauty and the Beast […]
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Shopping is one of my favourite hobbies. Whenever I’m around clothes shops I seem to hear a voice summoning me saying “buy me, buy me” every. single. time. Although I personally prefer online shopping because there is so much more choice available as my local clothes shops are quite small and carry minimal stock – sometimes […]
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This weekend I treated my boyfriend to a special birthday and Valentine’s getaway in the leafy picturesque surroundings of Elstree in Hertfordshire. The Manor hotel, situated in the suburbs of London and covering over 10 acres of land, stands at an impressive 477 years old and is full of character and filled with love. Over the years […]
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Valentine’s Day is almost here – 4 days to be precise. The best way to dress up an outfit is to accessorise, whether it be through glam shoes, a diamante choker, bold makeup, sparkly nails or a strong clutch. If you prefer a super simple look, or want to spice things up a little bit and […]
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Traipsing through magazines and social media sites recently has alerted me to a new trend – the bronze/golden/brassy undereye, which is essentially a shimmery, highlighted line under the eye. The soft shimmery natural hues are so flattering on the eye and have been make-up professionals best kept secret for many years – until now that […]
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Aubergine is one of my favourite vegetables around – it’s so flavoursome and its rich purple colour looks amazing on a plate. I came across this particular recipe in one of my cookery books by Wendy Rowe (“Eat Beautiful“) and it is a dish that is so easy to re-create and requires minimal prep time – […]
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Victoria Affleck 