On the week of the Annual Victoria’s Secret showcase, Miranda Kerr shares the insider knowledge on her catwalk body

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ON THE WEEK OF THE ANNUAL VICTORIA’S SECRET SHOWCASE, MIRANDA KERR SHARES THE INSIDER KNOWLEDGE ON HER CATWALK BODY

 

With the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show commencing last night, all eyes were on their golden girl, Miranda Kerr. But as she stripped down to show off the latest lines, how did Miranda prepare her figure for the catwalk showcase?

 

We’ve rounded up Miranda’s most sought after beauty secrets, and given you the go-to guide to the catwalk body everyone’s lusting after this season.

 

SHE SAYS

“To keep my skin in check I always eat lots of greens and take Chlorella supplements and drink lots of water”

 

WE SAY

The powerful combination of key nutrients in chlorella help to detox and cleanse the skin and body, and also improve energy, sleep, hair and prevent nail ridges and splitting. Sun Chlorella ‘A’ is comprised of a whopping 60% pure plant protein, containing a unique component called Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF), which encourages growth and repair of cells and tissues in our bodies, working alongside antioxidant Vitamin A to bring anti-ageing benefits to your complexion.

Sun Chlorella is priced £21.95 for 300 tablets (a 20-30 day supply) and in NEW Sun Chlorella ‘A’ Granules, perfect for beauty boosting smoothies, priced at £21.95 for a 20 x 3g sachets box (one month’s supply)  available from http://www.tesco.com/ and www.SunChlorella.co.uk

 

SHE SAYS

“I will not go a day without coconut oil”

 

WE SAY

Holland & Barrett’s Nutritionist Kate Butler said one of the reasons coconut oil is so popular was its multi-functional benefits when used on the skin, hair or eaten.  “The small molecular structure of coconut oil allows for easy absorption through the skin, giving it a soft, smooth texture” said Kate. “This makes it an ideal ointment for the relief of dry, rough skin, and an effective after-sun lotion because it literally melts into your skin.  Coconut oil works wonderfully as a hair conditioner too as Miranda Kerr’s diet shows can be eaten on salads or used as a cooking oil” Holland & Barrett – Pure Coconut Oil is priced at £12.59 for 453g.

 

SHE SAYS

‘Now being a mother I don’t have as much time to spend on my skin. I like to wear rosehip oil at night. It’s full of that many antioxidants and it really works on a cellular level too to rejuvenate the skin. I put that on at night and I wake up glowing.’

 

WE SAY

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil is a powerful 100% natural skincare product that helps improve the appearance of wrinkles, scars, stretch marks. Its potent active ingredients make it highly effective for other skin concerns includingdry and dehydrated skin, ageing skin and uneven skin tone. All skin types will benefit from using this lightweight oil which absorbs easily just like a serum.

£16.50 for 20ml and £28.50 for 45ml available from John Lewis trilogyproducts.co.uk and hollandandbarrett.com

 

SHE SAYS

“I have been working out quite a bit doing Pilates and yoga and strength training with weights and resistant bands and I eat super healthy.”

WE SAY

Justin Way, Fitness Expert and Personal Trainer at Pure Gym (www.puregym.com) says “Pilates can improve strength, flexibility and overall mobility, and develops the mind as well as the body.

It’s a totally safe and effective exercise method which will improve posture and over time help you achieve strong core strength, develop lean muscle tissue and improve wellbeing.

Pure Gym’s 24-hour, no contract membership starts from £17.99 a month. For more information, visit www.puregym.com

 

SHE SAYS

 “I drink warm water and lemon every morning and I also drink lots of good quality purified and preferably alkaline water throughout the day.”

 

WE SAY

Water is essential for life. It accounts for about 60% of our body weight and  performs crucial roles such as carrying nutrients and waste products between our major organs, helping regulate body temperature, lubricating our moving parts, and acting as a shock absorber. Independent consultant to the Natural Hydration Council – Dr Emma Derbyshire PhD, RNutr. Nutrition Consultant explains “Quench your thirst with water first before going on to enjoy other beverages such as tea, coffee, squash and fruit juices. If in doubt, the Food Standards Agency provides a useful guide of 6 to 8 glasses of water a day for the average person.”

 

 

SKYFALL… SALES RISE

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– The 007 effect sees sales of Bond fragrance on the rise–

Superdrug is benefitting from the ‘Bond effect’ as the 007 James Bond fragrance is flying off the shelves since the launch of Skyfall.

 

Sales show that not only do men want to be James Bond they also want to smell like him.  Since the latest Bond film Skyfall launched the retailer has seen sales of the 007 fragrance rise by 32 per cent (compared to the week before the film launch).

 

The retailer is ensuring more stock is rushed to stores to ensure that Bond fans who can’t afford the other 007 essentials, such as an Aston Martin or Tom Ford suit, can get their secret agent fix for just 18.99.

 

Sara Wolverson, Superdrug Director of Beauty said: “We know our customers love to emulate the style of their favourite celebrities but who knew the dapper action hero that is James Bond would have such a great effect on our sales.

 

“It’s not just this fragrance which is seeing the Bond effect, sales of male grooming products are also on the rise as men hope to look as smooth as Daniel Craig.

 

“But we are aware that the sales may be down to women snapping up the fragrance in the hope that a quick spritz may turn him indoors into their very own Bond.”

 

Win! Friends Prize Pack, oversized cappuccino mugs and a picture frame

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Warner Bros. Pictures is proud to announce the release of Friends: The Complete Series Blu-Ray Box Set November 12th 2012; along with the 30 Days of Friends: Trivia Challenge Blog App and Video Player! and Frost Magazine has prizes to giveaway!

 

 

You will win a Friends prize pack with two oversized cappuccino mugs and a picture frame just like the one on Monica’s door to giveaway to your audience.

2. 30 Days of Friends: Trivia Challenge! Come back everyday to earn a different Friends character badge, unlock hidden badges, and earn awesome Friends content along the way.  

3. Mashup Clip Countdown! Relive all your favorite Friends moments in these fun clips.  Each week a new clip will be unlocked. 

4. Which Friend Are You Most Like Quiz! Everybody loves the characters of Friends for their distinct and quirky personalities. Chandler’s wit, Monica’s OCD, and Phoebe with her free-spirit. Take this quiz to find out what Friends character you are most like!

5.Get Social! Tweet with the #FRIENDS hashtag to get your audience excited for the long awaited release of Friends: The Complete Series Blu-Ray Box Set.

To win just follow @Frostmag on Twitter and tweet, ‘I want to win #friends prize with @Frostmag’ or subscribe to our newsletter.

 

Heidi Klum and Louise Redknapp Bare All.

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BBC Children in Need is excited to launch its first ever ‘BearFaced Day’ campaign on Friday November 9th, which encourages women across the UK to go without make up to help raise money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

A host of sensational celebrities have gone ‘BearFaced’ in support of the campaign by taking part in a make-up free photo shoot by top photographer Rankin. Celebrities include model and television personality Heidi Klum, media personality Louise Redknapp and TV presenters Caroline Flack.

Heidi Klum

“I am so proud to be taking part in this year’s BBC Children in Need BearFaced campaign. Having worked in the fashion industry for a number of years, I am a firm believer of encouraging women’s empowerment, and what a better way to do so than supporting such a fantastic charity.”

Caroline Flack

“I was honoured to be asked to get involved in supporting BBC Children In Need’s BearFaced campaign. While I was initially apprehensive to bare all at the shoot it was a great experience. I hope everyone digs deep this year to support this incredible charity.”

 

Top photographer Rankin has shot a number of celebrities for the campaign showing their support by being shot without make-up.

 

– Heidi Klum, Caroline Flack and Louise Redknapp are supporting the BBC Children in Need BearFaced Day campaign on Friday 9th November. Encourage your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you via BT My Donate, or pick ‘BearFaced’ as the event across most other digital sponsorship sites – https://mydonate.bt.com/events/bearfaced. Every penny raised will go on to help change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

 

Time To Take A Break? Get Out Of Your Chair, It’s Killing You

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If you think working overtime, skipping your lunch hour and staying chained to your desk will make you more productive, you need to cut yourself some slack and take a break.

Working non-stop without taking a break can increase your chances of weight gain, heart disease and worse. Staring at a computer screen for more than 2 hours per day can cause Computer Vision Syndrome, a real affliction, which causes blurry vision, headaches, dry eyes and can lead to long-term nearsightedness. However, getting up and away from your desk for just 5 minutes can alleviate eye strain and reduce fatigue in addition to making you feel better. The mere act of standing at your desk instead of sitting at it can help you burn up to 2500 calories per week. Not bad for just standing around.

Work hard and break hard; doing so will make you a healthier, happier and more productive employee.

Take A Break

Take A Break by LearnStuff.com

Chillbox, the UK’s frozen Greek yoghurt, hosts a not-so-secret Saturday giveaway!

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Free stuff alert!!

Chillbox, the UK’s first ever frozen Greek yoghurt, hosts a not-so-secret Saturday giveaway!


This Saturday 10th November, 1pm – 3pm

 
Behind a refrigerated doorway, hidden in the vibrant food hub of Brixton Market, sits Chillbox – the UK’s first ever frozen Greek yoghurt concept.
Completely unique in its taste, the result of using Greek yoghurt and being chilled rather than frozen, Chillbox’s Greek frozen yoghurt is far softer and creamier than any of its competitors.
To celebrate its arrival, Chillbox will for one day only be giving everyone the chance to taste this delectable Greek frozen yoghurt with up to two toppings. The giveaway will take place this Saturday 10th November, between 1pm and 3pm only.
Choose between natural yoghurt, chocolate yoghurt or both, and then personalise with a huge selection of indulgent toppings – from caramelised Aegean almonds, slow cooked Morello cherries, to Oreo Cookies, Lemon Pie to name but a few. Sounds yummy.
Spread the word, come on down. #ChillboxSaturday is happening!
Terms & Conditions:
Offer to run on Saturday 10th November from 1 – 3pm only. Only one Chillbox per person and a maximum of two toppings allowed. No other products are allowed in this promotion. Toppings on the day may vary. Promotion offered on a first come, first served basis. Christmas toppings are not included in this offer.
Further information:
Chillbox
14 Market Row, Brixton Market, SW9 8LD
Opening times: Tues 10 – 5pm / Wed – Sun 10 – 10pm
For Chillbox updates follow:
Twitter – @Chillbox_uk

A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Theatre

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

 

Lazarus Theatre Company – www.lazarustheatrecompany.webs.com

27 November – 15 December

 

A Spell-binding and Striking Re-Imagining

 

Lazarus Theatre Company returns to the Blue Elephant to herald in Christmas with a touch of magic and enchantment.

One of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is transported to a frozen forest by a company whose work is “a superb lesson in how to adapt an old classic for a contemporary audience” (Spoonfed).

High in the mountains, four young lovers find themselves far from home, following romance at all costs. With the fairies at hand to weave their spells, nothing is quite as it seems until confusion gives way to happy-ever-after.

“If you know anyone unsure of Shakespeare then take them to see this and have them fall in love!”    

Dave Jordan, WhatsonStage on Macbeth

 

Director and Designer: Ricky Dukes

Composer: Phillip Ryder

Lighting Designer: Alex Musgrave

Costume Designer: Rachel Dingle

 

Cast: Benjamin Archer, Michael Bagwell, Alice Brown, Lucy Fyffe, Julie Gilby, Sheila Grant, Cameron Harle, Alexandra Harman, Ewa Jaworski, Angela Jimenez, Danny Lawrence, Stuart Mortimer, Jen Painter, Sian Stephenson, James Taylor Thomas & Joseph Tweedale.

 

Dates: Tuesday 27 November – Saturday 15 December (Tuesday – Saturday only)

Times: 8pm (Wednesday matinees at 4pm on 5 and 12 December)

Tickets: £15 (£10 conc. and previews Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 November), £9 Southwark residents

 


Venue: Blue Elephant Theatre, 59a Bethwin Rd, Camberwell, SE5 0XT (entrance on Thompson Ave)

Nearest tube: Oval (Northern Line)

Wheelchair accessible

Box Office: 020 7701 0100/084 4477 1000

www.blueelephanttheatre.co.uk

info@blueelephanttheatre.co.uk

Twitter: @BETCamberwell


Reality stars face UK’s biggest charity plunge

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The UK’s highest bungee jump awaits a group of reality TV stars as they join a national campaign which will see them risk their lives to help raise vital funds for sick and disabled children in the UK.

 

Frances Wood, who shot to fame on ITV’s ‘The Voice’ and X Factor duo, Poisonous Twin, are the latest to join Reality Relief, a campaign supported by an ever growing list of celebrities from hit reality TV shows which has already raised over £10,000 to help provide life-changing support for disabled youngsters.

 

The fearless celebrities will be plunging 300ft towards the ground at Tatton Park, Greater Manchester on Saturday November 24th, as the latest in a series of sponsored challenges which have tested the nerve of contestants from hit TV shows such as Big Brother, The X Factor, The Voice and The Only Way is Essex.

 

Launched by national charity, Caudwell Children, in 2011 Reality Relief aims to help new found stars thrust into the media spotlight use their fan base to help raise funds and make a real difference to the lives of others.

 

Frances said: “Reality Relief is a fantastic opportunity to help raise the profile of Caudwell Children, the charity behind the campaign, and their crucial work helping change and save the lives of disabled children.

 

When I heard about their Reality Relief bungee challenge I jumped at the chance to get on board and take part.

 

I hope people will really get behind the bungee jump and help us make it as successful as possible.”

 

Poisonous Twin member Stephanie added, “We have never done anything like this before but this is a really fantastic opportunity to help raise vital funds that will help change the lives of disabled children.”

 

Trudi Beswick, Chief Executive of Caudwell Children, said “These new stars are not only taking on an incredibly brave challenge, they are putting themselves forward to help raise awareness about the additional support desperately needed in the UK for those with disabilities or life threatening conditions.

 

Sadly it’s a common misconception that specialist equipment such as powered wheelchairs for disabled children are available on the NHS, when in fact families are expected to pay up to £20,000 for the additional support they need.

 

There are also a number of treatments that save lives, but come at an incredibly high price for families already facing the trauma of their child’s illness. We help these families get the treatment they need to keep their child alive.

 

Reality Relief aims to help new found stars make a real difference and we are thrilled to have them join the campaign.

 

We would really like to take this opportunity to wish them the very best of luck and ask that people honour their bravery by supporting their fundraising.”

 

To support Frances visit http://www.justgiving.com/FrancesW or text FRAN49 £(amount) to 70070.

To Support Poisonous Twin visit www.justgiving.com/Poisonoustwin or text TWIN73 £(AMOUNT) to 70070.