JUBILEE BEAUTY. Rounding Up Our Regal, British Picks

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Mylee polish in Purple Reign / Queen of Hearts / Street Party, £7.50, Mylee.co.uk
Create the perfect royal gel polish at home with Mylee in these regal shades, “purple reign”, “queen of hearts” and “street party”. Mylee’s innovative MyGel is expertly formulated to meet the needs of professionals and beauty enthusiasts alike, curing under UV or LED Lamp. Achieve durable gel nails for up to three weeks wear time without the price tag; no chipping, smudging, nicks or dents.
 
Invisibobble British Royal – BOWTIQUE Take A Bow, £6.39, Thefragranceshop.co.uk
Take a BOW(TIQUE): The hair bow is back! The new invisibobble® BOWTIQUE transforms classic ponytails and voluminous buns into trendy looks with little to no effort – every hairstyle is revamped into a glamorous mane. 
 
Elie Saab Le Parfum Royal EDP, £36, Thefragranceshop.co.uk
Bold, influential and ultra-feminine, this fragrance is fit for a modern-day queen. An ambery floral chypre which opens with Mandarin essence, shedding its light on a radiant accord. This is followed by two types of rose, a Turkish Rose and Bulgarian Rose, accompanied by Lebanese Neroli. Her Regal trail of Patchouli and Sandalwood Essence blends with Amber and Vanilla for a majestic, lingering dry down.
 
Metal & Glitter Liner in BeautyQueen, £10, OPVBeauty.com
London-based, black owned beauty brand bring the Queen vibes with their water-based Metal & Liquid Glitter. Contains super-fine glitter in a clear base that dries down quickly and really stays put.
 
Embyolisse Lait Creme Concentre London Edition, £17.99, LookFantastic.co.uk
To Celebrate the worldwide famous Lait-crème concentre, Embryolisse is now taking you to the first stage of its world tour journey with LONDON Edition. A tribute from the brand to Paris, the city of light, capital of fashion where the whole story began. Introducing Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre the 24-Hour Miracle Cream in a 50ml size.

SOS Serum H20 Day Cream 200ml, £35, Sosserum.co.uk
UK-made sensitive skincare brand, SOS Serum Skincare has had a long-standing connection to the monarchy, attending garden parties alike! This multi-tasking day cream offers a unique encapsulated blend that leaves no white streaks on the face and offers evenly distributed broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection (SPF 30). This cream can also be used on the skin at night.
 
Rosehip Oil Moisturising Gel, £23.50, Sbcskincare.co.uk
British-made, the SBC logo even connotes British heritage with the Union Jack flag. This powerful moisturising gel stemming from British rose bushes, will help hydrate, brighten and replenish skin on the face and body. For a smooth, youthful-looking and even complexion.
 
Jerome Russell Bblonde Maximum Blonde Toner Platinum, £4.99 Tesco, Superdrug, Boots 
Have hair fit for a queen thanks to the UK’s Number 1 blonding brand Jerome Russell. Go platinum for the Platinum Jubilee with the Maximum Blonde Toner that refreshes and improves shade and condition of blonde hair whilst neutralising yellow and brassy tones. Platinum blonde adds subtle cool blonde shades that last up to 8 washes, with no ammonia or peroxide.

THERE’S ONLY ONE CELEBRITY HERE … THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY

Tequila, alcohol The only celebrity involved with The Butterfly Cannon Tequila is the incredible Monarch Butterfly – whose migration each year from the US to Mexico is magnificent feat of nature.

As the days become cooler in North America, the Monarch Butterflies begin their annual migration to their overwintering sites in Mexico. Even though each year, the migrating generation has never made this journey before, the butterflies all merge into a single flyway cannon in Central Texas and cross the border into Mexico.

Once the Monarch Butterflies have arrived in Mexico, they overwinter in the beautiful forests of south western Mexico. However, these precious forests are being lost to deforestation meaning that the Monarch Butterflies are in danger of loosing their natural habitat.

Once the temperature rises and the days get longer, the Monarch Butterflies begin their journey back to North America where they breed the new generation of Monarch Butterflies, which will take on the responsibility of this crucial migration the following winter.

The Butterfly Cannon Tequila has been donating money to the Monarch Butterfly Fund in the US which does important work helping rebuild the habitat for the Monarchs in Mexico and raising awareness about this incredible natural phenomenon.

The Butterfly Cannon Blue expression is infused with prickly pear and clementine, with an unusual natural blue colour which changes colour when a mixer such as tonic or lime is added. Designed for mixability, The Butterfly Cannon Rosa is made by infusing Mexican pink grapefruit peel in silver Tequila. The Silver Cristalino is a clean, crisp silver Tequila, aged for up to 30 days in barrels before being charcoal filtered to produce a perfectly clear tequila. The Butterfly Cannon expressions are made from 7-8 year old agave, sustainably grown, harvested by hand and baked in traditional steam ovens before being mashed, fermented and

RRP: £33 for a 50cl bottle ABV: 40%. Available from Amazon

The Butterfly Cannon Blue Paloma 
 
30ml The Butterfly Cannon Blue Tequila | 90ml Sparkling Grapefruit Soda. Garnish: Slice of Grapefruit
 
Add The Butterfly Cannon Blue Tequila to a hi ball glass filled with ice. Top up with sparkling grapefruit soda and garnish with a slice of grapefruit.
 
More cocktail recipes are available here and further information is available here. 
 
The Butterfly Cannon Tequila RRP: From £28 for a 50cl bottle ABV: 40%. All available from Amazon and Master of Malt

To the Grave by John Barlow available in hardback, ebook and audio reviewed by Natalie Jayne Peeke, West Country Correspondent

 


Will the truth be buried with the dead?
When DS Joe Romano first meets Ana Dobrescu she’s nervous, in serious danger and clearly in need of help. The next time Romano sees her, she’s dead.
There was nothing more that could have been done, but that’s cold comfort for Romano. He’s determined to catch Ana’s killer. Although the prime suspect, her millionaire boyfriend, is in a coma.

With the help of his larger-than-life partner, Rita Scannon-Aktar, Romano begins to piece together a puzzle that places Ana at the centre of something much bigger than they could have imagined.

But while they’re hunting a murderer, those higher up are more concerned about the money. So it’s up to Romano to get justice for Ana. And whatever she knew, he’ll just have to pray that she didn’t take her secrets to the grave.

To the Grave is the second book in the DS Joe Romano series but the first one I have read. It is a strong book that can be read as a stand alone or as part of the series. Barlow brings to life a complex and gritty case for the dynamic duo. To the Grave possess a brilliantly written police procedure for the Yorkshire based detective. Full of determination and gut instinct Romano tries to solve this case. I loved this book, it is gripping and overflowing with action and suspense with a surprising twist that will leave you coming back for more.

I highly recommend for fans of T.M. Logan and Adam Croft.

The Queen’s Jubilee fast approaches and Thirsk Yarn Bombers have paid homage as only they know how… So very proud of them

                     

Thirsk, as you may know from the Yorkshire Vet series is a ‘quaint’ Yorkshire Market Town. Well, indeed it is, but it is also quirky, or so I feel, which is probably why I absolutely adore it.

You see, amongst other things we have a shadowy organisation, no no, not a Mafia type of one, but a good hearted talented, group of about 100 women who beaver away with knitting and stuffing, then  come out at night, and yarn bomb the town, draping the bollards, post boxes, even hanging baskets with scenes appropriate to the date. Yes, out they come, tip toeing about, and there, and in the morning we see the town transformed.

I am showing you a very few of the bollard toppers, the post box toppers, and above, the wonderul tea party the Queen is having, and frankly, she has every right to rest her weary foot on the top tier of cakes as she surveys a small square a bit away from the main market place. Below you can see some of the bollard toppers around the market place.

                 

You can see how the yarn bombers have excelled themselves for the  70th year of our Queen’s reign. And what a reign. I remember as a tiddler we all crammed into the village hall to see the Coronation on the black and white TV rented for the occasion, as heavens, to own a TV was beyond expectation.  Such excitedment, mixed with real grief on the death of King George 6th. I remember we wore black armbands. He had rallied the nation in the war, overcome his stutter, and not lived as long as he should.  I remember that Prince Charles looked away just as his mother was crowned.

                               

Here is the Queen looking from her castle, perched on top of a post box,  and then we have the behind the scenes, as the Queen clings on, complete with her black bag and shoes, and a guard in case she unclings.

And yes, before our Frost Magazine readers ask: any donations are passed on to various good causes. For instance over £4000 has been given to the Herriot Hospice Project, yes, that Herriot, James as he called himself for his hugely successful books. He was Thirsk’s local vet and long time resident.

Latterly Thirsk Yarn Bombers have raised about £1.500 for Ukraine.

So thank you, Yarn Bombers for all the heart warming pleasure you give us and Frost Magazine hopes that you, and all its readers enjoy their Jubilee celebrations – we most certainly will in Thirsk.

New Indulgent Ice Creams To Celebrate Our Chocolate-Loving Queen’s Sweet Tooth

Her Majesty The Queen has a particular fondness for chocolate and so, as the entire nation prepares to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, we took one for the team and reviewed some new indulgent ice creams which would appeal to her sweet tooth. These innovative ice creams have a delicious combination of creamy flavours, making them the perfect treat for Jubilee picnics and street parties.

Extrême’s Cookie Cones

The world’s first ice cream with a cone made entirely from mouth-watering, oven baked cookies! Leading this revolutionary new product to market, Extrême has combined two much-loved treats into the ultimate indulgence. The cookie cones are made of real cookie dough which is oven baked, formed into a crunchy cookie cone and then filled with smooth ice cream. Now available in three delicious ice cream flavours: rich caramel, creamy vanilla and smooth hazelnut, all topped with cookie chunks, chocolate swirls and caramel sauce.


Extrême Cookie Cones are now available in Tesco as well as other selected stores. RRP £4 (pack of 4).

Nuii New York Cookies & Cream


Satisfy your appetite for adventure and transport your taste buds to New York, with this new and indulgent ice cream from Nuii – New York Cookies & Cream! Bursting with exciting textures and flavours to entice all the senses, Nuii New York Cookies & Cream consists of heavenly chocolate cookies crushed and folded generously through indulgent and creamy ice cream; encased in premium milk chocolate combining even more cookie crumbles.


Nuii New York Cookies & Cream are now available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Morrisons, Co-Op and others. RRP £3.90 (pack of 3).

Cadbury Darkmilk ice cream stick


One of the nation’s favourite chocolate bars, Cadbury Darkmilk, has now been transformed into a decadent ice cream. Darkmilk is a creamy vanilla ice cream with the richest creamiest chocolate centre, encased in an intense, smooth chocolate coating with a rich full flavour. Cadbury Darkmilk ice cream is an exciting new product that appeals to the adults in the household, satisfying the desire to taste a darker, richer chocolate.

Cadbury Darkmilk is now available in major retailers including Tesco, Sainsburys and Morrisons. RRP £3.00 (pack of 4).


The Father’s Day Wellness Gift Guide

From high tech sleep boosters to natural sleep aids, here’s a guide to some of our favorite Swanick products we know Dad will love this Father’s Day.

For the Dad that Needs a Great Night Sleep: Night Swannies ($69+)

  • Our flagship and best selling product. Night Swannies Orange-tinted lenses block over 99% of blue light between 400-500nm (as tested by a third-party laboratory including Harvard Business Review)

  • Wearing your Night Swannies continuously 2-3 hours before bed will help you slip comfortably and easily into a deep and restorative sleep

  • From Classic to Aviator there is a frame to suit her style. Acetate frames and spring hinges.

  • Sizes: Small, Regular, Large

  • Shop on SwanwickSleep.com or Shop on Amazon.co.uk

For the Dad putting in long hours at the Office: Day Swannies ($69+)

  • Diminish symptoms of digital eye strain and computer vision syndrome.

  • Protection against the most harmful blue light wavelengths between 400-450nm.

  • Allows access to natural levels of blue light needed for optimal productivity during the day.

  • Shop on SwanwickSleep.com or Shop on Amazon.co.uk  

For the Midnight Wanderer: Better Nights Anti-Blue LED Night Light ($24.95)   

  • For the Dad that is sneaking to check on the kids or for a midnight snack… light the way blue light free

  • Better Nights Anti-Blue LED Night Light is a direct plug-in, set-and-forget automatic night light that supports your sleep and reduces your exposure to blue light

  • Shop on SwanwickSleep.com

For the Outdoors Dad: Henley Sunglasses ($75)

  • Our sunglasses feature our blue light blocking technology to keep harmful blue rays at bay, along with stellar UVA/UVB ray protection.  We also added polarization for exceptional glare protection.

  • Our Henley Sunnies are fashioned in a versatile sunglasses style, providing ample coverage that suits any face.

  • Shop on SwanwickSleep.com or or Shop on Amazon.co.uk

 

For Grandpa too: Fitover Night Swannies ($79)

  • Designed with precise standards so you always get a secure, comfortable fit over the top of your existing prescription glasses.

  • For those who already wear glasses, these fitover blue light blockers easily slip over and attach to your existing frames, providing you protection from harmful blue light spectrums before bedtime.

  • Shop on SwanwickSleep.com or or Shop on Amazon.co.uk

 

 

 For the Peace and Quiet Lover: Sound Blocking Ear Plugs ($19.95)

  • Earplugs are the most portable, versatile tool you can have for creating an optimal sleep environment any time, any place.

  • Reusable, moldable silicone ear plugs allow you to achieve total silence for a sound sleep.

  • 100% Silicone, 3 pairs per case

  • Shop on SwanwickSleep.com

For the Papa Bear: Kid’s Swannies ($69)

  • Is bedtime a struggle with your child? Blue light from phones, tablets, and tv may be the culprit

  • Just for kids! Created for young children who are especially sensitive to the effects of blue light

  • Colors: Green, Blue, Yellow, Purple

  • Shop on SwanwickSleep.com or or Shop on Amazon.co.uk

 

         

ABOUT

SwanwickSleep.com

We’re the people who want to help you get the best night’s sleep you’ve ever had.

Australian brothers James and Tristan Swanwick co-founded Swanwick after a lengthy battle with sleepless nights. They tried everything from herbal remedies, sleeping tablets, changed their diets, and overhauled their lifestyles before coming across research on blue light.

They designed prototype orange lens glasses and put them through an extensive testing process. The results exceeded expectations- they went from relentless tossing and turning to having the best night sleep they’d had in months.

They created Swannies Blue Light Blocking Glasses to help people across the world improve their sleep quality and live more fulfilling  lives.

Joffe Books shares some news about more fabulous books and the British Book Awards

Joffe Books excellent deal of the week is a box set of THREE completely absorbing crime mysteries from legendary author Elizabeth Gunn — THE DETECTIVE SARAH BURKE BOX SET is out now for just 99p | 99c.

Set in the simmering heat of Tucson, Arizona, and featuring a cast of beautifully realized characters, this box set of three gripping mysteries is PERFECT for fans of Melinda Leigh, Lisa Regan, Gregg Olsen, Rita Herron, or Sara Paretsky.

This does seem too good to miss, like so many of their offers,  this amazing three books offer has been described as “precision-tooled” by New York Times and as “ever-so-carefully plotted” by Kirkus.

CLICK HERE TO BUY THE DETECTIVE SARAH BURKE BOX SET BY ELIZABETH GUNN FOR JUST 99P | 99C.                                                                                                                   

And Then You’re dead by Dan Latus   99p/99c

Former adviser to the Special Forces John Tait gets back to his peaceful Northumberland village after a business trip abroad. He’s looking forward to a quiet family dinner with his wife and son.

But the porch light is off. And the house is pitch black. Where are they? Then the phone rings. ‘You know who we are,’ a voice says, ‘and what we want.’ After ten years, the past is finally catching up with John Tait . . .

For the Love of Catherine by Carole Llewellin 99p/99c

14 A pril 1912.    The RMS Titanic is sinking. Chaos ensues.
The disaster will change Mair Parsons’ life for ever . . .

An interesting novel, read it. And now…

COMING SOON

SHE KNEW HER KILLER BY REBECCA BRADLEY.

Coming soon from Joffe Books, an extraordinary new crime thriller with a breathtaking twist from an author whose books have been described as “terrifyingly authentic” by A Chapter in My Life, and as “pacy, dark and compelling” by bestselling author Jane Isaac.

Joffe Books Publishing Director Kate Lyall Grant had this to say:

“This gripping police procedural pulled me in from the outset, desperate to find out what really happened during that tense reunion weekend. Rebecca’s real life experience as a senior police detective offers the reader a fascinating insider’s glimpse into the inner workings of a murder investigation — and she has you rooting for her fearless detective heroine, Claudia Nunn, every step of the way.”

Rebecca Bradley’s SHE KNEW HER KILLER is available for pre-order now for just 99p | 99c, and is essential reading if you like your crime fiction dark, twisty, and unpredictable . . .

CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER SHE KNEW HER KILLER BY REBECCA BRADLEY FOR 99P | 99C.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH AN ANIMATED COVER REVEAL FOR SHE KNEW HER KILLER BY REBECCA BRADLEY.

JOFFE BOOKS TURN ON THE STYLE FOR AWARDS SEASON

Joffe Books told Frost Magazine how honoured they were to be nominated for Independent Publisher of the Year for the third year running at the 2022 British Book Awards.

While we fell short this time, with the award going to the wonderful translated fiction publisher, Pushkin Press, that didn’t stop us from having a splendid evening.

Here’s hoping the fourth time will be a charm for Joffe Books..

CLICK HERE TO WATCH A HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO OF THE JOFFE BOOKS TEAM AT THE 2022 BRITISH BOOK AWARDS.

CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT ALL OF THE WINNERS OF THE 2022 BRITISH BOOK AWARDS.

 

Breast cancer survivor shares her “life-saving” 5 stone, 10-pound weight loss

Sandra Dalton-Goldspink, 49, from Hull had a series of health problems, including breast cancer and fibromyalgia. Her health issues kick started Sandra’s determination to change her life, inspired by her dream wedding vow renewal. Sandra lost 5 stone 10 pounds following the Fast 800 programme, transforming her health.

“I used to eat mindlessly”, explains Sandra. “I loved takeaways on a Friday night, and I ate a lot of processed foods. I would have a slice of pizza or a pasty, snack on my son’s leftovers, followed by dinner and then crisps or a toastie in the evening. I didn’t realise how much food I was eating. You think you’re doing no harm, but realistically you are. I was a size 24, and weighed 18 stone 12 pounds at my heaviest.”

Sandra’s weight impacted her overall health. “I had no energy, I couldn’t walk very far without getting out of breath. My joints were so painful from carrying the excess weight that my husband had to rub cream on them in the evenings. I have fibromyalgia, and the doctor said I was severely obese and needed to lose weight to improve my health. I also have IBS, which of course was connected to what I was eating. I didn’t realise that the processed foods I was eating were amongst the worst things I could eat for my IBS until a nutritionist told me. Even a family member said I should lose weight. But I didn’t listen to anyone until I got breast cancer.”

In late December 2020, Sandra started to experience pain in her chest, and was diagnosed with breast cancer. “I have had a full mastectomy, and I wear my scar with pride. I am now cancer free, but this was the wakeup call I needed. My breast cancer was caused by exposure to oestrogen, and the doctor said I needed to eat more healthily to improve my recovery. I am vegetarian and liked to eat soya and tofu. I didn’t know that these two foods were connected to oestrogen production. I became terrified to eat anything, I thought with every mouthful I was putting oestrogen in my body. Then I discovered the Fast 800 – a science based programmewhich was developed Dr Michael Mosley – and my life changed.”

 

Sandra followed TV presenter and Fast 800 ambassador Saira Khan on Instagram, and started to join in with her daily exercise sessions on social media. When Saira talked about the Fast 800, which follows the ethos of the Mediterranean diet, Sandra thought the diet could help her.

 

“I was already trying to be a bit healthier”, says Sandra. “But I was still having takeaways every week – I thought that because it was a vegetarian meal it would be fine. When Saira shared the plan, I felt that as it’s only a 12-week programme, it was achievable. I started the Fast 800 in July 2021, and lost nearly two stone in the first two weeks. At first, I felt a bit hungry as I was getting used to the quantities of food. But after a few days, I felt full! I was so used to eating so much food, it was a shock to the system, but this new plan showed me the amount of food my body actually needed.”

 

A new way of life

“I had never eaten half of the stuff I eat now, but it’s so tasty”, says Sandra. “This is my lifestyle for the rest of my life now. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done.”

Sandra’s health, and confidence, has transformed following her new lifestyle. “I can walk a lot more easily now and can bend my body properly. I don’t get out of breath in the way I used to. And I am so much more confident. People used to make cruel remarks to me in the street, which only made me comfort eat more. Now, I feel like the person I used to be years ago, before the weight crept on – which was about 15 years ago.”

Sandra and her husband Andrew’s families were friends, and the pair have known each other since childhood. Andrew has wanted to renew their wedding vows for years, but Sandra has resisted due to her weight. Now, it is intended to happen next year. “I had a crush on my husband since I was eight. We wanted renew our vows as we didn’t get married in a church. Andrew always wanted to do it, but I wouldn’t agree as I felt too big. Now I want to celebrate our marriage, and I’m going to treat myself to a new dress to wear on the day. I never liked having my photo taken, but I’m excited to see photos from my big day.”

 

As Sandra invested in her health, she started exercising more too. “I follow Saira’s exercise sessions on Instagram, and the Fast 800 have a brilliant exercise portion of their programme too. I never dreamed I would be able to wear leggings like other women, but now I do. It’s the little things that help me understand how much my life has changed.”

Sandra realised how much weight she had lost when her extended family got together for her dad’s birthday. “Due to Covid-19, I hadn’t seen everyone i n a while, and no-one could believe it was me! My cousin said I looked like a whole new person. My mum said I looked really nice in my outfit. It used to be so rare to get a comment like that, it was lovely to receive that compliment.”

 

Sandra’s experience following the Fast 800

“The Fast 800, and Saira, have saved my life, I really do believe that”, says Sandra. “If I can transform my health, anyone can. It is the best thing I have done in my life. I am so much happier and healthier now. I didn’t think I would have the willpower, and I feel so much better. I would tell anyone in my position to be positive, and try it for themselves.”

 

Sandra shares her favourite elements of the Fast 800:

“The food is lovely. The plan has such a variety of food to choose from, it cut the shopping time in half and stopped me worrying about what to eat”, Sandra says “And the exercise tips help. I like the meditation section, it’s a nice, soothing way to start and end my day. I also like thespecial shakes you can eat as part of the plan– the chocolate is my favourite.”

“The community is amazing. People share their stories and motivate each other. Someone said I was a true inspiration, and that meant so much to me. I’d love to help other people going through what I did.”

  • A 12-week programme on www.thefast800.com costs £99 and includes:
    • Meal plans for The Very Fast 800, The New 5:2 and Med-style diets, with vegetarian options
    • Three calorie-counted meals per day based on healthy, gut-friendly Mediterranean-style food
    • Over 400 tasty and easy-to-make recipes unique to the online programme
    • Shopping lists – just print and go, or use the list to help with your online grocery shop
    • Guided exercise plans – all suited to the home, no equipment necessary
    • Lots of tips and support on how to adapt your routine
    • Health Coaches on hand for advice, support and motivation
    • A lively and inspirational cohort of members, united by a common goal to improve health
    • Weekly motivational articles and videos, so you can make these changes for life!