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il Centimetro Bracelet: Classic Italian Style

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At Frost we are always after something original as style rarely comes from following the pack. Which is why we love this Viper Camo il Centimetro bracelet so much. It is made in Italy with real leather and the design is so original: it looks like a tape measure. It can be bought in lots of different colours but this Viper Camo is bright and beautiful. Perfect for a dose of real Italian style. What do you think?

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The Viper Camo il Centimetro costs €55. There are other colours and styles available at il Centimetro

Unique Luxury Jewellery Club Opens With Sparkling Celebrity Launch

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Lulu’s Estate Jewellery launched its unique Jewellery Club last week with a glittering VIP party at London’s hottest new night spot, Ruski’s Tavern, in the heart of Kensington.

Since Lulu’s was founded earlier this year their collection, which boasts pieces from iconic jewellery houses such as Cartier, Bulgari and Tiffany through to modern day designers, has become a firm favourite with fashionistas and stars from the world’s of TV, film and music.

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The launch of Lulu’s new Jewellery Club sees a limited number of exclusive memberships created, which will allow members to borrow a wide range of pieces from the collection, without having the commitment of buying.

Stars attending the party included TV presenters and models Laura Whitmore and Noelle Reno, who were also joined by society guests such as Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs and Lady Julie Montagu. Guests were able to view Lulu’s stunning collection while enjoying a champagne reception in association with Pommery. As the night went on Quintessentailly vodka cocktails were served while guests feasted on some of Ruski’s classic caviar, smoked salmon and steak tartare dishes.

Lulu’s Estate Jewellery is a unique offering in the luxury jewellery sector providing an exquisite selection of heritage pieces dating back to the 1920’s from some of the most prestigious names in jewellery.

Adding further glamour to the evening were Beulah London. The fashion label, which has become a favourite with Hollywood A Listers such as Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, provided dresses from their A/W13 collection for models and guests attending the party.

A Nation Of Secret Chocolate Lovers…

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Montezume chocolate bar reviewPrezzybox.com surveyed 886 people from all over the UK on their chocolate eating habits. They found some fun, weird and amazing facts.

  • An Astounding 57.2% of would rather have chocolate once per rather than sex.…. 1.3% of men agreed!
  • 78.5% of workers admit stealing chocolate from the communal work fridge
  • 83.1% of women have bought chocolate as a gift for a friend – but eaten it before they could give their friend it!
  • Women in London are the least likely to share a chocolate bar 1.1% (it’s mine!)
  • Women in York are the most likely to share a bar of chocolate 11%
  • 71.7% of women eat a family sized chocolate bar on their own at least TWICE per year.
  • 13.3% of women would rather admit to sleeping with a stranger, rather than admit stealing their mates chocolate.
  • Liverpool residents eat the most chocolate in the UK per year, 14kg WOW!
  • The average UK resident munches their way through 10kg of chocolate per year
  • Men (sex sign) spend £36 per year on chocolate (this includes valentines) Tight!
  • Women (sex sign) spend £57 per year on chocolate
  •  A perfect night includes chocolate for 68.3% of women
  •  74.7% of women secretly buy and eat a chocolate bar at least once per week (diet starts tomorrow?)
  •  Men eat 41% more dark chocolate than women.
  •  Women eat 54% more white chocolate then men.

 

Top 5 Friendly Towns & cities where chocolate is shared by women.

  1. York 11%
  2. Newcastle 10.3%
  3. Huddersfield 8.7%
  4. Portsmouth 8.5%
  5. Manchester 8.4%

5 Towns & cities where chocolate is LEAST shared by women.

  1. London 1.1%
  2. Leicester 1.78%
  3. Hull 3.3%
  4. Nottingham 3.4%
  5. Leeds 4.7%

Top 5 Chocolate Eaters in the UK, average per person per year.

  1. Liverpool 14kg per year
  2. Hull 13.57kg
  3. Glasgow 13.34 Kg
  4. Sheffield 12.6 Kg
  5. Cardiff 12.01 Kg

Superdry Bento Beauty Box | Review

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Superdry are not content just making fabulous clothes. Their beauty range is expanding all the time and their new Bento Beauty Box (£25) is funky and great value. It contains Superdry Beauty miniature versions of Lip Fix, Eye Marker (a great eyeliner which looks like a felt tip, perfect for thick or thin lines), Nail Paint, Highlighter, a mirror, a full size nail plane and a full size Mascara. You could almost create an entire beauty look just with this stylish beauty box.

Superdry Bento Beauty Box

Superdry Bento Beauty Box

The mirror is something you can keep forever and looks like a badge. The nail polish colour is a colourful hot pink that will make you happy – and is apparently their bestselling shade, their lip fix is great for chapped lips and the highlighter is great for sculpting the face and giving you a glow. The mascara is jet black and volumising. This recycled cardboard gift box is a great Christmas gift full of Superdry’s bestselling beauty products. Great stuff. It is out this month (October 2013)

Dr. Dulcamara Orange Flower: Victorian Inspired Beauty | Review

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We get sent a lot of stuff to review but this Victorian inspired Orange Flower collection from Dr. Dulcamara really caught our eye. It is both original and stunning. It looks so beautiful on the bathroom shelf you almost don’t want to use it. But use it you must. It smells divine and just looking at it creates happiness.

We reviewed the hand cream, which leaves the hands silky soft and smelling great. It is a really good cream, rubs in well and works. The bath essence looks like a magic potion and sitting in the bath just sniffing it is a potential hazard to look out for. It makes bathing even more enjoyable and is good to the skin.

We really loved the Orange Flower collection from Dr. Dulcamara and already have a few people in mind who will be getting these as a Christmas present. Frost loves….

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Orange flowers are the source of neroli, an essential oil distilled from the freshly picked blossoms of the bitter orange tree. Neroli is named after the Italian city of Neroli, where it was used to ward off a plague in the 17th Century. Today, the oil is mostly produced in the South of France and in Italy.

The rich flower-scented aroma has long been regarded as a symbol of purity and eternal love, and was a great favourite of Marie Antoinette.The oil is also used frequently in Middle Eastern recipes to add fragrance to food, water and tea.

Neroli oil has a reputation for its calming, relaxing properties, and is regarded as a mild sedative.

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How to Come to Terms With Addiction

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Struggling with an addition can be a very isolating process. However, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Estimates suggest that somewhere between 15 and 30 percent of Americans will struggle with alcohol or drug dependency during their lifetime. Read on to discover how to come to terms with your own addiction and take steps towards recovery.

Admit That You Have a Problem


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The first step towards recovery is admitting that you have an addiction in the first place. This can be challenging, especially in the case of social drugs such as alcohol. However, there are some key signs to look for.

Addicts become consumed by their vices, generally at the expense of their professional and personal lives. They notice they can tolerate greater amounts of alcohol or their drug of choice, and often experience withdrawal symptoms if they have used it in a while. They also find curbing their habit is difficult. Are these characteristics sounding familiar to you? If so, it’s probably time to admit that you have a problem.

Assess the Impact of Your Addiction

Coming to terms with your addiction requires you to understand that it doesn’t exist in isolation. Carefully consider your behavior and the way it’s affected the people around you. This process is likely to be painful, but confronting the damage your addiction’s done will help you start doing things differently.

Remember that even though you’ve hurt your nearest and dearest, these people love you. You have a responsibility to them and to yourself to turn your life around.

Recognize That You Can’t Beat This Alone

Addiction isolates drug and alcohol abusers from friends and family members, but these loved ones are crucial in recovery. Reach out to those people who’ve been there for you throughout your life and spend time with supporters rather than enablers.

Also consider looking outside your immediate circle to professional help. This can be confronting, but therapists and staff at rehabilitation facilities are trained to guide addicts towards recovery. Drug or alcohol detoxing at 12 Keys or a similar treatment center can put you on the path towards sober living and minimize your chances of relapsing. Joining a support group can also help you share your experiences with others who understand.

Realize Why You Became an Addict

People don’t usually become addicts for no reason. Many addicts suffer from psychiatric disorders. Many have struggled with economic or emotional hardships, or both. As you start overcoming your addiction you’ll look more closely at your life and discover what void your vice filled for you. Analyzing your life in this way can be challenging, but it will also help you discover what you need to bring to your life to survive without alcohol or drugs.

Embrace the Future

Addiction can be a lonely place that seems impossible to get out of. However, to see only such negativity is not completely coming to terms with addiction. Many people beat their addictions, and with hard work and perseverance you can be one of them. Coming to terms with addiction involves coming to terms with the potential of a brighter future.

At times coming to terms with your addiction will be challenging and confronting. However, once you do you can take steps towards overcoming it.

Caroline Flack Reunited With Harry Styles

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Harry Styles, Caroline Flack, One Direction, Picture,, fashion, carolineflack  Gerard Darel - £325Caroline Flack is still on good terms with ex-boyfriend Harry Styles it seems. The pair were snapped together at the launch of the ‘Vinyl Collection’.

The TV presenter looked amazing in a Gerard Darel coat. Flack is a huge fan of the brand and this week was spotted at the launch in this statement number.

The chic, teal coat looked effortlessly elegant, bringing an edge of masculine tailoring to Caroline’s sultry look. The coat is from the new AW13 collection from Gerard Darel, retailing at £325 and available to buy instore and online at gerarddarel.com