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ContainerVille Offers Affordable Work Space On Regents Canal

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ContainerVille, launched by The Estate Office Shoreditch, offers work space on Regents Canal
– Storage containers up-cycled for London’s dynamic start-ups –

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ContainerVille, a new initiative for London’s start-ups has been launched today by The Estate Office Shoreditch. The concept aims to attract dynamic young creatives in search of affordable work space in which to grow their entrepreneurial businesses. The unique location of this offering will allow ‘New Eastenders’ the chance to thrive amongst their peers with close proximity to vibrant Shoreditch and Hackney.

 

Start-ups looking for a home for their growing business will find no better alternative than ContainerVille, which offers rental of a whole container for £1200 per month. Made up of 30 converted storage containers on the south bank of Regent’s Canal, ContainerVille offers affordable work spaces with low rent and minimal overheads so that small businesses will be free to grow more organically. The site will be managed but the containers will offer a great deal of flexibility for their tenants.

 

Over the past weeks the containers have undergone a total fit out and emerge transformed into fully functioning spaces for up to five people per container. Individual desk spaces can be rented for £320pp per month as the minds behind ContainerVille recognise that together small firms are stronger and businesses may choose to share containers or work in partnership. ContainerVille aims to create a dynamic hub of start-ups and small businesses, increasing opportunity for growth in a community of like-minded creatives working in proximity to one another.  The landscaping around the containers is also geared to promote collaborative working and integration, with shared outdoor areas overlooking the canal.

 

The Estate Office Shoreditch hope to inspire future tenants with their historically rich canal-side location, where the technology of the industrial revolution will stand alongside the technology, design and digital firms likely to occupy the space. Further to the peace and tranquillity inspired by close proximity to the canal, Victoria Park, Broadway Market and London Fields are also within throwing distance, ensuring that tenants are well-connected and within easy reach of The City and West End.

 

The Estate Office Shoreditch is a family business who have owned and managed much of the land in and around Shoreditch since the mid 60’s. Phil Bouette, Development Manager at The Estate Office commented: “We are really excited about this new venture; we take a long-term view of property ownership and believe in offering flexibility to our tenants, whether they are longstanding establishments or fresh fast growth firms. We look forward to welcoming our first tenants in the next few weeks.”

 

John Rocha Retires From London Fashion Week

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JohnRocha retires from London Fashion WeekLondon Fashion Week will be very different this September, after John Rocha has announced he is retiring from it after 29 years.

Rocha told Vogue: “If I stay, I want to have something to say and I always want to keep the standard high. The last couple of collections I looked back on and I thought to myself, ‘that is really the best work I can do’, For the last few years I can see lots of talented people and designers coming up and with so much young talent you have to work so much harder, and I’m not going to do it until I drop!”

Rocha has been showing at London Fashion Week since 1985. Many have been taken by surprise at the news. He went on to tell Vogue why he was retiring: “People ask me why, and it’s because I want to do more with my time. I left Hong Kong in 1971 and I have never been back to spend Chinese New Year with my family because it always falls in February during the shows. In 40 years I have never taken more than ten days holiday at once. At this point in my life I want to live by my calendar and not the Fashion Week calendar. Stopping allows me to do that. It’s not an overnight decision, Odette and I have been talking about it for some time.”

The Rocha name will be carried on by his daughter Simone: “Simone can continue the family tradition in fashion, In the last couple of collections people finally understand what I’m about and I’ve achieved more than I ever thought. But for now I’m embracing the future. It’s time to move on.”

Rihanna | Get the Look

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Rihanna, get the look, fashionDoesn’t Rihanna look amazing? Get her look with these great pieces.

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Frank Usher 9 Strand Stretch Bracelet,

QVC, £24.00

Jacqueline Kennedy Collection Starry Night Bracelet

Jacqueline Kennedy Collection Starry Night Bracelet

QVC Price: £67.00

 

Honora 10-11mm Button Pearl Stud Earrings Sterling Silver

Honora 10-11mm Button Pearl Stud Earrings Sterling Silver

QVC Price: £19.50

 

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Veronese Satin Collar Necklace Sterling Silver

QVC Price: £101.25

 

Butler & Wilson Multi Skull Snap Bangle

Butler & Wilson Multi Skull Snap Bangle

QVC Price: £68.00

 

Will you be getting the Rihanna look?

 

Are Poker Players Cool Or Just Nerds? Here’s One That’s Both

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Do you think poker players are cool or nerds? It’s not always easy to tell.

Back in the day they most definitely had a reputation for being cool, and this was also part of the essential bluff. Remember the scene in Cool Hand Luke, where the eponymous character keeps repeating “Kick a buck”? Paul Newman was undeniably cool as a cucumber because he simply didn’t care whether he won or lost. But he won anyway, this was after all an American movie where the cool, good-looking guy wins. He would undoubtedly have “got the gal” too, but it was a prison movie.

Since poker has become more popular over the last ten years or so, with the advent of major online tournaments, you can’t help but think that many players are trying a bit too hard to be cool, and failing very badly.

It seems essential to wear any combination of the following at a poker table: a hoodie, sunglasses, a Stetson hat, a baseball cap (preferably styled back to front), a beanie hat, and something a bit wacky to make you stand out from the rest. It’s also essential to try and look mean and cool, carefully weighing the possibilities of everything about the game.
Now some of these players are real, but others are most definitely nerds who are trying way too hard. Many also look distinctly unhealthy and, consequently, wear very baggy tops. It’s almost as if they’ve spent too long sitting in chairs in darkened smoke-filled rooms…

In the coolness stakes though you quickly get to sort the wheat from the chaff if you watch any of these poker tournaments online, but this isn’t always about who wins. You can be a genuine nerd and still be successful. In fact, it probably helps. In real life, the game of poker isn’t always won by the “Cool Hand Luke” character, but by the nerd who calls his bluff on a mathematical formulaic basis and who is blissfully unaware of whether he or she is cool or not.

Some of the best players today seem to combine these two types of personality, and refreshingly there are an increasing number of female players. UK player Sinem Melin (interestingly named ‘Sin’ for short) was recently featured in The Independent having been successful in getting Full Tilt Poker sponsorship.

Melin is certainly no nerd, but nor does she try too hard to be cool either. She reached the final tables of both the UKIPT Brighton Main Event in 2011 and the GUKPT London Main Event last year. She signed on with Full Tilt as an ambassador in the summer of 2013 along with Ben Jenkins, Martins Adeniya and Ireland’s Dermot Blain.

Melin has explained how her down-to-earth personality actually helps her game as it gains the opponents’ trust, which means she can get away with more bluffs. This in itself is sort of cool by not trying to be cool, which is doubly confusing!

 

Win Tickets To The National Wedding Show Autumn 2014

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London Earls Court 26th-28th September  |  Birmingham NEC 3rd-5th October

Manchester Central 11th -12th October

The UK’s biggest wedding show returns to London, Birmingham and Manchester this autumn. With exciting feature areas, a breath-taking Catwalk Show and over 250 experts specialising in everything from stunning dresses to sparkling accessories, exquisite flowers to mouth-watering cakes and exciting entertainment to idyllic venues, The National Wedding Show is the ultimate destination for shopping, inspiration and wedding planning.

Stephanie Allin at Courtyard Bridal Boutique

Stephanie Allin at Courtyard Bridal Boutique

Take a seat at the spectacular Catwalk Show, where the latest trends and wedding themes are brought to life, featuring the latest collections from the nation’s finest designers, boutiques and retailers including Justin Alexander, Timeless Couture, Ivory & Co, Qiana Bridal, Katya Katya Shehurina, Berketex, Eliza Jane Howell and many more.

With suave groomswear from the likes of Moss Bros, elegant mother of the bride attire from Nigel Rayment, stylish solutions for your bridesmaids and bridal hair and beauty inspiration, the Catwalk Show is an unmissable experience for your entire bridal party.

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Young’s Hire

Head to the Bridal, Boutique and Designer Areas, which together house the largest number of dresses under one roof! Browse and try on more dresses than you ever imagined, in spacious changing rooms with no appointments necessary.  With 1000s of styles to suit every shape, style and budget, you are sure to find the dress of your dreams.

Don’t miss the Big Day Top 10 Tips in the Wedding Theatre, where the show’s host of experts will share invaluable advice on styling, hair and beauty, planning and much more in an exciting countdown featuring demonstrations and makeovers live on stage.

Whether you are looking for your perfect bridal bouquet or a striking centrepiece, head to the Designer Flower Market to discover a spectrum of colours and beautiful blooms from the nation’s finest florists.

Shop ‘til your drop and meet the experts from your favourite high street brands including Moss Bros, John Lewis, Sandals, Thomas Cook, Debenhams, House of Fraser and Virgin Holidays, who will be on hand to help you with everything from creating your gift list to planning your perfect honeymoon.

Round off an exciting day in the Vintage Tea Room, where you can relax and unwind with a traditional cream tea, or head to The Champagne Bar and toast to future happiness with a glass of bubbly.

Enjoy the show in star style by bagging yourself VIP tickets. This exclusive experience includes fast track entrance, reserved seating at the Catwalk Show, unlimited access to the stylish VIP Lounge, a complimentary glass of bubbly and a goody bag full of beauty products to pamper yourself in the build up to your big day.

Frost Magazine has teamed up with The National Wedding Show to offer two tickets to lucky readers and their ‘plus one’ the chance to attend the year’s most prestigious wedding event, absolutely free!

To be in with a chance of winning these fabulous tickets, To win follow @Frostmag on Twitter or Instagram, or like us on Facebook. Alternatively, sign up to our newsletter. Or subscribe to Frost Magazine TV on YouTube here: http://t.co/9etf8j0kkz. Then comment below saying what you did. Tickets are valid any day and are limited to one pair per winner.

 

For more information visit The National Wedding Show website www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk

Don’t worry, if you are not a lucky winner, you can still book in advance and save £3 off the door price*. To book, visit www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk or call the ticket hotline on 0844 874 0486. Bring a group of four or more and take advantage on our fantastic group savings.

*Advance ticket prices revert to the on the door price of £18 at midnight the day before opening

Autumn 2014 Diary Dates –

London Earls Court – 26th-28th September/ Birmingham NEC – 3rd-5th October

Manchester Central – 11th -12th October

For more information visit The National Wedding Show website www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk

Facebook – www.facebook.com/nationalweddingshow

Twitter – @nationalwedding / #TNWS

Instagram – thenationalweddingshow

Competition end date is June 14th.

Citizens of Humanity VIP Film Screening: Christy Turlington Burns & Roger Ross Williams Attend

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WHAT:  Citizens of Humanity VIP film screening with Christy Turlington Burns and Roger Ross Williams

WHEN: Thursday May 1st, 2014, 6:30-9pm

WHERE: Soho House New York

Luxury denim label Citizens of Humanity held an intimate film screening to unveil two new film shorts directed by filmmaker and advocate Christy Turlington-Burns and Academy Award winning director Roger Ross Williams. The two films “Every Mile, Every Mother” and “Tutu: The Essence of Being Human” were followed by a Q and A with Christy and Roger, chaired by Style.com’s Katharine Zarrella.

Christy’s film focusses on The Hood To Coast marathon relay race that she completed with members of her charity “Every Mother Counts”, which aims to provide better maternal healthcare for mothers around the world. Roger’s film profiles Desmond Tutu’s role in abolishing apartheid in South Africa and includes exclusive footage of Desmond and his wife Leah on her birthday, showcasing them in an intimate family setting.

Guests including Karlie Kloss, Dree Hemingway and Colleen Atwood sipped bellinis and dined on appetizers during the event, which was held in the cinema at Soho House, New York. All guests also went home with a pair of jeans from Citizens of Humanity’s Spring collection.

WHO:
Christy Turlington Burns, filmmaker and advocate
Roger Ross Williams, Director
Karlie Kloss, Model
Dree Hemingway,  Model
Colleen Atwood, Costume Designer
Kassia Meador, former professional surfer
Jerome Dahan, CEO & Founder of Citizens of Humanity
Catherine Ryu, Women’s Creative Director of Citizens of Humanity
Amy Williams, President of Citizens of Humanity

 

Above: Christy Turlington Burns and Karlie Kloss

Above: Christy Turlington Burns and Karlie Kloss

Above: Moderator Katharine Zarella of Style.com, Christy Turlington Burns and Roger Ross Williams

Above: Moderator Katharine Zarella of Style.com, Christy Turlington Burns and Roger Ross Williams

Above: Amy Astley of Teen Vogue, Dree Hemingway and Karlie Kloss

Above: Amy Astley of Teen Vogue, Dree Hemingway and Karlie Kloss

Above: Amy Astley of Teen Vogue, Christy Turlington Burns, Karlie Kloss

Above: Amy Astley of Teen Vogue, Christy Turlington Burns, Karlie Kloss

WHAT THEY ATE & DRANK:

Truffled arancini

Spicy Tuna + Avocado

Spring pea and mascarpone quiche

Spinach ravioli, peccerino

Veal Meatballs, tomato sauce

Eggplant, roasted red peppers, goat cheese

Bellinis and fresh juices

Above: Christy Turlington Burns

Above: Christy Turlington Burns

Above: Karlie Kloss

Above: Karlie Kloss

Above: Dree Hemingway

Above: Dree Hemingway

WHAT THEY TALKED ABOUT:
Christy Turlington Burns’ inclusion on the latest Time 100 list – Christy was talking about her attendance at the party this week and how inspiring the other names on the list are to her Academy Awards – both director Roger Ross Williams and costume designer Colleen Atwood have won an Oscar, and were discussing the honor of receiving such a world-famous accolade
The films – guests were humbled by the causes both Christy and Roger’s films were highlighting, and there was enthusiastic discussion on how the fashion world can support important humanitarian causes

Jeans, overalls and jumpsuits – Everyone was thrilled to receive a complimentary gift from Citizens of Humanity’s Spring collection. There was much excitement about the overalls and denim jumpsuit which have both become a huge hit and new hot trend.

 

 

Frost Supplement Special

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Nature’s Plus Ageloss Rejuvabolic Total Body Oxidative Protection

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These have high class antioxidant nutrition. They have more than 12,000 Total ORAC from the world’s richest sources of natural antioxidant phytonutrients. Our reviewer had improved skin and really felt they made a difference.

Resveratrol, most commonly found in red grape skin, has been shown to improve eye health, but if you want to receive the benefits of resveratrol without resorting to a few glasses of red, why not try Nature’s Plus AgeLoss Rejuvabolic. Packed with a unique blend of nutrients and antioxidants including grape seed, bilberry and blueberry, each serving provides the body with the trans-resveratrol benefits of 365 glasses of red wine. Now you can enjoy the health benefits of the glass of red without the hangover! Nature’s Plus AgeLoss Rejuvabolic Liquid is available from the Nutri Centre www.nutricentre.com and heath food shops. RRP £37.95

For a Flat Stomach OptiBac Probiotics

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These really work. We had two writers try them and they really flatten your stomach.

Aids in absorption of minerals/vitamins in food through restoring the balance of bacteria in the digestive tract. Besides eradicating bloating these vitamins and minerals in turn reach the skin and improves overall skin health keeping the skin looking beautiful.

‘For a flat stomach’ is a 7 day course of probiotics which has been clinically trialled, highly researched and will stop bloating. The benefits are immense. From Superdrug

Visioberry

Visioberry

Available in a tablet and syrup form, Visioberry contains a unique blend of natural ingredients that work together to promote good eye health. Vitamin B2 contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress whilst Resveratrol acts as a potent anti-oxidant, promoting normal vision and combatting free radicals. Ginko Biloba – known for its powerful anti-oxidant and anti-ageing properties helps to protect against peripheral arterial occlusive diseases and Lutein (only in the tablets) – a carotenoid that has been linked with improving vision – protects against age related macular degeneration. Visioberry is available exclusively in Boots stores nationwide. RRP £20 for 30 capsules and £14 for 200ml liquid.


Liquid Sunshine Vitamin D Liquid Drops

Liquid Sunshine Vitamin D Liquid Drops

Very handy and tastes great. Has a good dose of vitamin D and convenience in equal measures. From Amazon UK

Immune System Biotix

Immune System Biotix

Good probiotics that will help top up your good bacteria, aid your digestive health and support your immune system.

Sharon Morey, Nutritionist from Quest Vitamins says ‘Our numbers of ‘friendly’ bacteria in the gut can be reduced for many reasons, including poor diet, use of antibiotics, and one-off infections such as gastroenteritis. A ‘top-up’ can therefore be helpful to support our immune system as well as our digestive health.’ Immune System Biotix contains 20 billion lactobacilli or good bacteria, an excellent level that is higher than many individual probiotic supplements on the market!

Immune System Biotix is £15.83 (for a month’s supply) available from all good health stores and www.questexcellence.com

E’lifexir Flat Tummy plus

E’lifexir Flat Tummy plus

This handy prebiotic contains fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), which are soluble fibres naturally found in fruits, vegetables and cereals. The FOS are not absorbed by the body and therefore reach the intestines unchanged. Here they are fermented by the good bacteria in the gut, which then multiply and flourish to help ease bloatedness and a bulging belly. The addition of peppermint oil will also leave breath smelling fresh, allowing you to look, feel and smell great. They are very handy.

E’lifexir Flat Tummy plus® costs £9.99 for a month’s supply, and is available in UK and Ireland from Holland & Barrett nationwide and www.hollandandbarrett.com.