Win Wine And Champagne Courtesy of BAFTA

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Frostie

The Arqiva British Academy Television Awards will be taking place on Sunday 18th May and to celebrate, the official drinks partners of BAFTA invite you to sip like the stars. As the official Champagne and Wine Partners to BAFTA, Champagne Taittinger and Villa Maria wines from New Zealand are delighted to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a bottle of Taittinger Brut Réserve NV and a bottle of Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2013 and Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, as served to the guests at the special awards dinner and after show party.

Adding extra sparkle to the awards, Champagne Taittinger is one of the few premium Champagne houses to remain owned and actively managed by the named family. Taittinger is widely available in all good retailers. Visit www.taittinger.com.

Villa Maria is New Zealand’s most awarded winery and remains proudly family-owned. Villa Maria wines are widely available in all good retailers. Visit www.villamaria.co.nz

Terms & Conditions: Entrants must be 18 or over. Entrants will have to provide a mainland UK address and telephone number for delivery. Visit www.bafta.org for more information.

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Competition ends on the 17th of May.

Affordable And Amazing Wedding Cakes | The Wedding Diary

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Catherine Balavage

The craziness of the wedding industry really shows up in the price of wedding cakes. When my fiancé and I first started looking, we couldn’t find one for less than £350, and most of them weren’t even nice. If you take away the fact they have the word ‘wedding’ in front of them, would anyone actually pay thousands of pounds for a cake? I think not.

In saying that, there are a lot out there with the craftsmanship and design that makes the price worthwhile. If you want great design at a good price then I recommend going the supermarket route. My fiancé and I got our wedding cake from Waitrose.com. Marks And Spencers also do great, affordable wedding cakes.

Here are some beautiful wedding cakes from Waitrose.com

Fiona Cairns Ivory Rose Petal 3-tier Wedding Cake (mixed filling)

Fiona Cairn is the Royal wedding cake maker. So if she is good enough for Kate and William….

Fiona Cairns Vintage Fairytale 3-tier Wedding Cake (Sponge)

Chocolate Wedding Cake – Gold – 3 Tier

If chocolate is your thing and you don’t want a traditional cake.

And (drum roll) here is our wedding cake. It matches our wedding colours of pale pink, pale green and white. We love it and got it in a mixed filling of vanilla sponge and fruit cake.

When buying a wedding cake make sure you check how many people it serves. The website should tell you or ask your baker. Another thing to check is if decoration is included. Some cakes look amazing but the small print says that the decoration is not included. This is also an easier way to get a cheaper cake, if you decorate it yourself, it costs less. Although there is the added stress.

While researching wedding cakes I saw a lot of gorgeous wedding cake toppers on ebay and ribbon is very cheap to buy from a haberdashery. You could also make your own or get a relative to make one. Although I would not do this if you weren’t brilliant at baking. Waitrose.com also have some guides on decorating your wedding cake and the BBC also have a great blog on making your own wedding cake.

Good luck and let us know about your wedding cake choices.

Where will you get your wedding cake?

If you are planning your wedding then get your hands on The Wedding Survival Guide: How To Plan Your Big Day Without Losing Your Sanity. It has great advice on every aspect of wedding planning and lots of great advice on choosing the perfect wedding cake.

Piquadro UK Flagship Store Launch Event

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Frostie

WHAT: THE LAUNCH OF PIQUADRO’S UK FLAGSHIP LONDON STORE

WHEN: Tuesday 29th April

WHERE: Piquadro, 67 Regents Street

Jack Guinness, Oliver Proudlock, Henry Conway, Piquadro CEO Marco Palmieri

VIPs from the world of fashion and business converged at 67 Regents Street to toast the opening of Piquadro’s London flagship store

Piquadro is an innovative Italian leather house specializing in business and travel items with over 100 stores worldwide

Set over two floors, the beautifully modern store features bespoke interiors designed by Karim Azzabi

The basic concept that inspired Azzabi is the idea of a cocoon defining a unique and original exhibition format in which the elements that make up the internal structure are bands that line the walls like ribs and that also act as display elements

CEO Marco Palmieri hosted the event along with celebrity DJ’s Amber Le Bon and Jack Guinness

Marco Palmieri guided guests around the store whilst conversation flowed over the bespoke Garden Martini cocktail and delicious canapés.

WHO:
Amber Le Bon

Jack Guinness

Oliver Proudlock

Henry Conway

Marco Palmieri – Piquadro CEO

WHAT THEY ATE: A bespoke menu for Piquadro including

Carpaccio of Scottish beef

Truffled goats cheese

Salmon mi qui beach herbs melon and ponzu

Lobster cocktail

Beetroot macaroons

Peeled prawns tossed in chilli and lime zest

WHAT THEY DRANK: The “Garden Martini”

The Duchess of Cambridge Causes Sales Of Yellow Dresses To Soar

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Frostie

eBay, one of the world’s largest marketplaces, has seen a 95%* rise in sales of yellow dresses. This has been triggered by consistent trendsetter HRH The Duchess of Cambridge when spotted wearing citrus tones during The Royal Couple’s 19-day Australian and New Zealand tour.

Arriving in sunny Sydney, Australia wearing a striking, canary yellow pencil dress, Kate looked every inch the immaculate fashionista (despite being cheekily labelled a ‘banana’ by The Duke of Cambridge.) Four days later, Kate was pictured in a pastel number for Easter Sunday at Taronga Zoo with William and George, causing the total sales of yellow dresses on the UK site to almost double during this period.

Kate is not alone in her fondness for the summery hue. The yellow trend is on the up in the UK, with the likes of Susanna Reid pictured in a lemon yellow frock for Good Morning Britain as well as Hollywood sweetheart Emma Stone, who wore a fiery full-length yellow gown to The Amazing Spider-Man 2 premiere in London, last week.

In addition, sales of both floral (+94%)** and green dresses (+88%)*** spiked hugely overnight from the moment Kate was pictured wearing these styles during the tour.

eBay spokesperson, Laura Wilkinson-Rea comments, “The Duchess of Cambridge’s wardrobe undeniably affects what’s in when it comes to style-hunting on eBay, with sales consistently skyrocketing after she is photographed in the latest trend.

Girls, Let’s Talk About Our Vaginas

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Frostie

Right girls, we need to talk about something women don’t talk about enough. It’s the ‘V’ word, yup, our vaginas. Thing is, they are nothing to be ashamed of, and there is no reason why we shouldn’t be talking about our vagina. (Keep saying it ‘vagina’)

In fact, Vagisil commissioned a survey of 1,000 women and discovered a shocking lack of knowledge amongst British women about intimate health, as well as a surprising reluctance to talk about their intimate area. As the expert in intimate health, they want to end the lack of knowledge, the whispers, the secrecy and the embarrassment. In fact, 42% of women are uncomfortable even mentioning the word vagina in daily conversation and just a quarter know what the plural for vagina is. Even worse; more than half (52%) would still be embarrassed to ask for advice from a pharmacist or other medical professional if they had an intimate health problem. Nearly a quarter (23%) of British women admit they have never even properly looked at their own vagina. Rather shocking statistics.

It is important to know about your vagina. Too many of us don’t know anything about our own gynecological health, or are too shy to seek help if there is a problem. Vagisil have launched a Let’s Do Something campaign. Check out the video above and let’s get more acquainted with our vagina. It is beautiful and amazing after all.

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Wedding Shoes | The Wedding Diary

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Catherine Balavage

So I have bought my wedding shoes. It was pretty hard not to put that in capital letters, that’s how excited I am. Well, to be more precise, I have two pairs of wedding shoes. One high and the other (ahem) less high. I completely love the flat shoe trend and wear them all the time, just not on my wedding day. Especially as my husband-to-be is 6.3′. It would be nice to meet his eye on our wedding day.

When I first thought about buying my wedding shoes I was going to buy something quite traditional, a silver, gold or white high-heeled sandal or shoe. In the end I went for colour. A very bright pair of high heels, but comfortable high heels. Yes, there is such a thing. They are peep-toed and after the wedding I will post lots of pictures of them. In the meantime I will post pictures of my evening shoes. They are wedges with a little heel so should be good for dancing the night away. They are a cruise shoe from Hotter and are so comfortable. Far too comfortable for something so stylish. They have built-in underfoot cushioning, soft leather inners and a flexible sole.

The Evening Shoes For Dancing

Check out the floral lining!

With wedding shoes you want ‘wow’ and comfort. Something that makes a statement, that won’t cause a lot of pain and that also makes the dress perfect. It is possible that no one will see your shoes, but you will know you are wearing amazing shoes. You could also get some pictures of them taken by the photographer.

I have sourced some amazing wedding shoes in this article so take a look. And remember, you can wear any shoes to your wedding, you don’t need specific wedding shoes, in fact, you will probably save more money if you keep away from the ‘w’ word.

Let me know what you think.

Different Styles of Wedding Shoes | The Hottest Wedding Shoes

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Frostie

The Medium Heeled Court

Autograph Leather Cut-Out Pointed Toe Court Shoes From Marks And Spencer

The Metallic Medium Wedge

Hotter Cruise Metallic Gold Shoes £75. Available here.

The Stiletto. Did you know that the word Stiletto comes from the Latin for ‘slender dagger’?

M&S Collection Pointed Toe Stiletto High Heel Court Shoes From Marks And Spencer

Ankle Strap

M&S Collection Leather Ankle Strap Court Shoes £39.50 From Marks And Spencer

Block Heel + Animal Print

Autograph Ponyskin Ankle Strap Block Mid Heel Shoes From Marks And Spencer

The Pumps

Autograph Suede Square Toe Pumps From Marks And Spencer

Wide Fit

Autograph Leather Pointed Toe Wide Fit Court Shoes From Marks And Spencer

The Strappy Sandals.

Limited Edition Ankle Strap Sandals £29.50 From Marks And Spencer

Water Resistant Suede Courts

Autograph Suede Water Resistant Court Shoes. £99.00 From Marks And Spencer

The Slingbacks

Limited Edition Pointed Toe Slingback Shoes £29.50 From Marks And Spencer

Corsage Detail. Peep Shoe.

Rainbow Club Apple Blossom Peep Toe Court Heels, Rose Pink. £225.00 From John Lewis

Corsage Peep Toe Sandals.

Rainbow Club Sugar Plum Peep Toe Heeled Sandals, Rose Pink £195.00 From John Lewis

Traditional Beaded Lace White Wedding Shoes

Beaded Lace Wedding Shoe by Be.loved Bridal £65 From notonthehighstreet.com

Lace Peep Toe Wedding Shoes by Be.loved Bridal £100 From notonthehighstreet.com

The Brogues

Olivia Leather Brogue Shoes by Rachel Simpson £150 From notonthehighstreet.com

Bling Detail

Rainbow Club Devotion Peep Toe Court Heels, Ivory £225.00 From John Lewis

White Sandals

Dune Hunnie Ankle Strap Two Part Stiletto Court Shoe, White £75.00 From John Lewis

The Accessories

Diamante ‘ I Do’ Wedding Shoe Stickers by Ella James £3.50 From notonthehighstreet.com

Sparkly Crystal Shoe Heel Decorations by Sleepyheads £9.95 From notonthehighstreet.com

What kind of wedding shoes will you wear?

Read the Wedding Diary Wedding Shoe entry here.

Finding Fennel

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Sarah Bacchus

Fennel is one plant that is more commonly used when dried and in curries. If you are looking for recipes for fennel the bulb itself they can be eaten raw and is delightful added to a salad. Here is a really simple dish you should try. Keep the flavours delicate as fennel has a rather a distinctive aniseed flavour. It pairs really well with celery and Lemon.

Eaten with a light tomato and basil salad for lunch, it’s a perfect healthy and rather wonderful way to keep your skin clear and also keep those dreaded pounds off too. After a weekend indulging in a few glasses of bubbly or your favourite wine, fennel is an ideal snack as its a diuretic and it has liver protecting properties when eaten raw, so it will help get rid of toxins. It is an amazing source of vitamin C, a good way to get fibre in your diet and not only does it taste great it will help to reduce elevated cholesterol levels. What a wonderful little plant this is!!

Here is a filling and easy dish to prepare for lunch or even a side dish with a nice slab of grilled salmon for supper. I have an amazing salmon and strawberry recipe I will share with you soon too! Keep your eyes out for that. Anyway back to the fennel dish.

You will need:

1 Fennel bulb
1 Lemon
6 celery stalks
2 tbs Olive oil
Ground black pepper
Tomatoes
Basil leaves to garnish

Slice up the celery and fennel in a food processor.

Add the freshly squeezed Lemon juice, Olive oil and lashings of black pepper. With clean hands get stuck in and it mix up. Garnish with basil leaves and serve with Sliced beef tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil and a few basil leaves. Really simple and totally mind blowing on the taste buds.
For more recipes from Sarah visit www.slbstyle.com or Tweet her @sarahbacchus and have a healthy week guys!

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Win Wine And Champagne Courtesy of BAFTA

Affordable And Amazing Wedding Cakes | The Wedding Diary

Piquadro UK Flagship Store Launch Event

The Duchess of Cambridge Causes Sales Of Yellow Dresses To Soar

Girls, Let’s Talk About Our Vaginas

Wedding Shoes | The Wedding Diary

Different Styles of Wedding Shoes | The Hottest Wedding Shoes

Finding Fennel