“You can do good. Or you can do well. Sooner or later they make you choose…” Here it is, the brand new trailer for Spooks: The Greater Good, starring Kit Harington and Peter Firth – in cinemas 8th May 2015.
The Eva Cammarata Collection … Kniterbocker Glory
It’s the antithesis of slink – the antidote to slick: Eva Cammarata is embracing the handknit with the passion of a newlywed and creating sweaters, knickerbockers and skirts with extreme dimensions, show-off stitches and wild decorative techniques.
‘Rustic chic’ describes Eva’s latest knit-filled collection which was showcased at the Fashions Finest show during London Fashion Week, looking like it’s made during relaxing moments at home… but ‘moment’ is hardly a description of the reality of the manufacturing technique with each garment representing hours of endeavour.
The painstakingly made pieces reveal Eva’s love for sustainability and creativity through the medium of natural fabrics and techniques.
Wild and woolly pieces, ideal for throwing on in the early hours at a devilishly louche party.
There are few items as useful as a crisp shirt this season.
Teamed up with classic crop knits and beanie hats, Eva Cammarata’s collection epitomises the classic preppy look.
Exposed midriffs have been flexed for several seasons now, and spring/summer sees Eva’s interpretation of the trend.
The absolute rule: matching top and bottom halves takes the look beyond mere lingerie…
Fashion is in a contrary mood, using ‘sheer’ to conceal and to reveal.
Contradictions abound as featherlight fabrics in dusky colourways blend subtlety with overt exposure. Blurred lines indeed…
Eva’s everyday urban looks have a gentle, feminine touch.
Softly sculpted shapes, smart layers and a powdery palette of pistachio and putty, – the required elements for this summer’s casual chic.
Prim tones and pretty details give a nod to period style.
Necklines high and prim or delicately plunging…
Ladylike gets a sexy flourish, both girlish and glam, urban cool feminine pieces.
Bold is the spirit for spring/summer 2015 and Eva Cammarata gets it just right with gorgeously feminine thigh-skimming dresses and vibrant tones … it doesn’t get much better than this!
About Eva Cammarata…
Eva Cammarata is a womenswear designer living and working in London. Born in Sicily, Eva graduated in Italy but continued her studies in London where was awarded a Master Degree in Womenswear Design at the “Istituto Marangoni London Campus” and a Ma in Digital Fashion, specializing in CAD design, 3D Graphic and Knitwear at the prestigious London College of Fashion.
Eva cut her fashionable teeth at Giles Deacon and Erdem Moralioglu and since opening her brand in the 2010 has showcased in Paris, London and New York.
The brand signature stands in the bold use of colours and unique textiles, combining traditional techniques with digital manipulation to create interesting prints and innovative knitwear.
Eva’s collections are inspired by Nature, Arts and Philosophy and designed for a woman that wants to be beautiful and sensual without compromising comfort and confidence.
Eva Cammarata is an ethical luxury label that believes in fashion that makes you “look beautiful, feeling great”, using organic and biotech fibres that moisturize the skin of the wearer.
Impeccable quality is strictly associated with sustainability through the entire manufacturing process, producing in UK and Italy, dedicating great attention to environment and fair trade.
Eva’s take on sustainability…
Viscose, Wood and Wood yarn
Leather
Alcantara
Wool
Acrylic
Milk
Silk
Bamboo silk and yarns
Cotton
Monocel
Lurex Lace
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Images © Shane Finn at Visual Devotion and Eva Cammarata
5cc Singer Tavern launch new Old Street location.
At a loss for what to do this weekend? Well 5cc the uber secret cocktail club have bars tucked away in a host of hip venues in London and they’re just about to add a new location to the mix. Singer Tavern: 1 City Road is a Grade II listed pub bang in the heart of Old Street, but behind the traditional façade and down in the basement, lies the newest venue kitted out with the best of East London’s design inspirations.
If you’ve serious about your cocktails make sure you hot tail it down here to try a smashing selection of traditional cocktails and also innovative twists on classics which pack a serious punch. Perfect for after work drinks or a hot date with large booths and hidden little nooks. Watching the skilled barman mix up the drinks is a spectacle itself. All of the cocktails are served in different glasses with their own panache and edge.
I tried the Old Fashioned, Margarita and Montgomery Gin Martini, a few times, which was by far the freshest Martini i’ve tasted in a while. Other than whats on the menu, the highly skilled barman aim to please by making whatever you like however you like. Thumbs up all round. This is a hidden gem in the heart of the city. If you’re looking to escape the corporate bar vibe this joint has some serious soul.
As well as Old Street, 5CC have locations in Hoxton, Exmouth Market, Bethnal Green and Farringdon all with different menus.
For more info check out, 5cc-London.com
Unicorn Horn For Cats: The Ultimate in Funky Feline Headwear
Okay, it might make your cat disown you and go live with your neighbour, but the few moments of hilarity, and any pictures you manage to grab, will surely make it worth it. This unicorn hat for cats is one of the greatest things EVER.
This funky feline headwear is all you need to make your cat into a Unicorn. Up the cuteness and cracking character that your cat has with this Inflatable Unicorn Horn For Cats.Your feline friend will look awesome, be it grumpy or gorgeous – your moggy will easily pull off this amazing accessory for between their fluffy little ears.Ideally shaped for all cats’ noggins, the elastic strap system helps it sit straight on your kitty’s head without getting on their nerves.
This inflatable dress up feature for your cat is 14cm long, made of vinyl and slips straight over their ears. Available for only £6.95 from www.prezzybox.com now.
Rise of The ‘Returners’ Women Over 30 Starting Their Own Businesses Increases
Naomi West is at the front of a trend: Women over 30 taking the plunge and starting their own businesses.
Naomi West, 32, worked in digital marketing for a Financial Services company before her first son, Jacob, now almost 3, was born. She no longer wanted to be on conference calls at 6am with her colleagues in Australia and Skype meetings at 9pm with her American team. She freelanced for a while but still found it difficult to juggle family life with deadlines and client commitments. The peaks and troughs of work made planning childcare difficult and when her second son, Benjamin, was born with a heart defect, Naomi knew she needed to find a new way of working that would enable her to be there for her family.
Having enrolled both her children in Baby Sensory classes, Naomi waited for an epiphany about her future career. It came when her Baby Sensory class leader told her she was recruiting for a new class leader and Naomi got the job, gaining valuable experience. When the opportunity to take on her own franchise came up in her area of Bromsgrove, Worcester, she jumped at the chance, borrowing £15,000 in two loans from Startup Direct and launching her first classes in January this year. She now runs 11 classes per week, with up to 20 babies in each class.
“When the opportunity to start my own franchise came up, I felt instantly it was something I could make a success of”, said Naomi. ”I had experience with the business as a client and class leader, and had the skills from my career in digital marketing to set up and market the business in my own area. I now have regular class hours doing something sociable and creative, which fits brilliantly around family life. What’s not to love?”
Data released by Startup Direct shows that the number of women over the age of 30 seeking start up finance and mentoring increased by a third in 2014.
In 2013 women over the age of 30 made up just 25% of enquiries to the Government start up loan provider, but this grew to 57% in 2014, an increase of one third (32%). This trend is being driven largely by ‘Returners’; women who have taken a break from the workplace to have a family and are motivated to start their own business by the challenges of finding flexible and stable employment which is well paid enough to cover the cost of childcare.
They are starting predominantly internet-based micro businesses, employing fewer than 5 employees, which they can run part-time from their homes and are undeterred by the challenge of juggling home and family commitments with the demands of a new business.
James Pattison, CEO of Startup Direct, said: “A growing number of women are disillusioned by the difficulties of combining family life with a traditional 9 to 5 job, not least the inflexible hours, lack of well paid part time work and the cost of childcare, which continues to spiral. The internet has made it easier than ever to start up a business from home and women are drawn to the prospect of being their own boss, choosing their hours and cutting childcare bills by working flexibly around family life.”
Startup Direct is encouraging more women to follow their dream of launching their own business by running a series of workshops aimed specifically at women, offering advice on all aspects of entrepreneurship as well as practical advice on childcare and time management. In particular it is targeting ‘Returners’, those are want to start businesses following a period of maternity leave or a career break after having children.
To apply for a start up loan, visit www.startupdirect.org
Ohio Rock Band Dedicates New Song to Veterans Suffering With PTSD
Dayton, Ohio rock band, Able Danger, released a special video of their new song “Let Go,” featuring a solo vocal and key performance by lead vocalist Nikki Luttrell.
“Let Go is an emotionally charged song, and people can relate to it for a number of reasons. Nikki personally dedicated her performance in the video to American Veterans who are suffering from PTSD.
Five Things Aspiring Actors Should Do
Take Advantage of Your Novelty Value.
You are new and shiny. Take advantage of this. Casting directors will give you an audition just because they have never seen you before. Not so much after you have been auditioning for years. Getting noticed when you are new can really give you a foothold into the industry as every agent, producer and casting director wants to discover the Next Big Thing. You have about six months until the next wave of graduates enter the ring. Sounds brutal and unfair? That’s because it is.
Get An Accurate Headshot.
I cannot stress this enough. Get a headshot that looks like you. I have been on the other side of the casting divide and have always been shocked when an actor comes in with a headshot that is either ten years old or airbrushed into oblivion. You are an actor, not a supermodel. The key to a good headshot is to look like yourself, only better. Have spots and dark circles removed, nothing else. Actors are hired to play real people, not robots (usually). Not looking like your headshot is also the quickest way to upset a casting director. They will look bad in front of the producer or director. Many productions also cast from pictures and, if like the women who was hired to play 1980s era Madonna on a production I was also cast in, you now look completely different than you do in your picture that casting director will never hire you again.
Write To Every Casting Director Who Ever Lived.
Slight exaggeration but you get my point. Start your research. Watch TV and film and write down who the casting director is. Do the same for theatre. Do not just throw mud at the wall however, don’t contact casting directors who only do kids TV shows if you are 30. The key is to contact casting directors who cast your type. Be concise and to the point and remember to include your headshot and contact details. This brings me to my next point…
Know Your Type.
I know, I know. You are an actor dahling. You can play any role. But the acting industry does not work like that. Casting directors have to put you somewhere and the brutal truth is that the acting industry is probably the only industry that can actually discriminate on how you look. And it will. Catherine Zeta Jones may be a lass from the Welsh valley but she is frequently cast as Italian or Spanish because, in a superficial stereotypical world, that is what they think she looks like. I get cast in period roles a lot because I am slim and pale. So work out your type. Ask friends and family. Make a list of who you are and who you are not and market yourself accordingly. It is not all bad however, getting typecast means getting work, and you can always branch out into other roles later.
Catherine Balavage has been an actor for over ten years. Her book on acting, How To Be a Successful Actor: Becoming an Actorpreneur, has gotten numerous five star reviews and has been called the ‘best advice available’ by numerous sources.
37⁰ Thermoband Maguari Review | New Children’s Safety Product
The 37°Thermoband is a new handy gadget that takes the guessing out of milk temperature. Whether you bottle feed or express your breast milk. This is a clever flexible silicon band which will let you know when your baby’s bottle is the perfect temperature for feeding. It changes colour when the safe temperature is reached. very handy indeed.
It fits most glass and plastic bottles and the band can be personalised using a ball point pen. You could put your child’s name and any health or allergy information. Information can be removed during cleaning, or made permanent by simply placing the band in boiling water for five minutes. Smart technology indeed. We were impressed. A time-saving gadget that makes a parents life a little bit easier.
Dishwasher, microwave and steriliser safe, 37° Thermobands are BPA free, FDA approved and EN tested.
RRP of £13.00 from maguari.com or jojomamanbebe.co.uk