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From The Light Into The Dark

May 28, 2012

From The Light Into The Dark

By Chrissy Iley The history of me and tanning is a sorry one. For a start I can never sit in the sun. After an incident where I had to interview a band in California around a pool around midday I was treated for third degree burns my Celtic white … [Read more...]

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wholesale nfl jerseys These food groups also contain fiber

May 23, 2012

wholesale nfl jerseys These food groups also contain fiber

No matter how poorly the Astros were doing or how disappointing a Texans season came to an end, he was their biggest fan. From his order of jerseys worn from Saturday to Sunday, to his infamous tattered snapback hats, and his smile that never stops, … [Read more...]

Beauty

canada goose parka Making things even more tragic

May 23, 2012

canada goose parka Making things even more tragic

Provide these company representatives with hard and soft copies of corporate messages and presentations. Include slides that give an overview of the company, corporate history and highlights, vision and mission and future direction. Include staff and … [Read more...]

Lifestyle, Restaurants

Market Café

May 22, 2012

Market Café

If you are heading over to East London be sure to check out Market café, the new ‘kid on the block’ on Broadway Market. The immaculately styled Market Café is a wonderful bright dining room; with a really laid back vibe that suits the area … [Read more...]

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

A Hummingbird Jubilee

May 21, 2012

A Hummingbird Jubilee

No Jubilee celebration would be complete without these seriously delicious Hummingbird Bakery Diamond Jubilee Cupcakes. The commemorative vanilla cupcakes come finished with smooth red, white and blue frosting, edible diamond jewels and a variety … [Read more...]

Archive News, Entertainment

Will Young Stars in Cabaret

May 18, 2012

Will Young Stars in Cabaret

Will Young makes his musical theatre debut, he will star in Cabaret as Emcee. The production will play The Savoy Theatre in London’s West End from 3 October, following an exclusive four week tour. Speaking of his role Will said: "I am very … [Read more...]

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Perfect Popcorn

May 16, 2012

Perfect Popcorn

Check out gourmet popcorn makers Joe & Seph’s new flavours – caramel with a pinch of ginger and caramel cream cheese and strawberry - we're imagining crunchy strawberry cheesecake. So wrong they're right!? Let us know.   Both … [Read more...]

Archive News, Entertainment

Spread The (Mr) Love

May 16, 2012

Spread The (Mr) Love

My name is Mr Love. I have been called Hollywood’s most pampered cat, which is a term that I must protest against. Just because I like rotisserie chicken and avocado a lot more than that gruel they call cat food doesn’t mean I think I’m special - I … [Read more...]

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Lyle’s Jubilee Golden Syrup

May 16, 2012

Lyle’s Jubilee Golden Syrup

Lyle’s Golden Syrup have Jubilee’d-up their iconic tin for the celebrations next month. The new tin proudly bears the words “Happy and Glorious”. The new jubilee tin will be available for a short time only, £1, available … [Read more...]

Archive News, Entertainment

Hotel Britannia

May 15, 2012

Hotel Britannia

Gordon Ramsay and Mary Portas have signed up to run a hotel in a new Channel 4 show to help train young people to enter into the service and hospitality industry. Members of the public will be able to stay the night at Hotel Britannia, where the pair … [Read more...]

Lifestyle, Restaurants

Stop Taking My Food Away

May 15, 2012

Stop Taking My Food Away

Global Lust Rant by Chrissy Iley The other night I was in a perfectly lovely, very expensive, LA eaterie. I’d ordered the most exquisite zucchini fritti. They were tiny slithers of gorgeously crispy, soft-on-the-inside loveliness and I was … [Read more...]

Archive News, Beauty

Hair Straightening Solutions

May 13, 2012

got2b - play it straight

Do you have frizzy, unmanageable hair, or maybe you just want to go from curly to straight without all the daily hassle? This should be the answer to all your bad hair days in one packet, the straightening blow dry kit from got2b called Play it … [Read more...]

Fashion

Bikeminded: Style the Cyclist

May 11, 2012

Bikeminded: Style the Cyclist

Bikeminded is a cycle campaign run by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, they have teamed up with Harrods to launch ‘Style the Cyclist’ competition. I was invited to eat macaroons for breakfast in the delightful Laduree tea room in Harrods … [Read more...]

Lifestyle, Restaurants

Express Lunch at Umami

May 11, 2012

Express Lunch at Umami

Umami in South Kensington has just introduced a new Express Lunch Menu, featuring recipes from Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore. The delicious menu includes dishes like tom yam soup or Thai beef salad to start, followed by Malay chicken … [Read more...]

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Dancing Pilates

May 10, 2012

Dancing Pilates

Global Lust by Chrissy Iley Last Saturday I arrived at my regular pilates class at Melrose Pilates. Classes are small, a maximum of four, and I’ve been enjoying bonding with the other pilates people in a relaxed laid back atmosphere. Classes … [Read more...]

Lifestyle, Restaurants

Cinnamon Soho

May 9, 2012

Cinnamon Soho

Cinnamon Soho is the latest offering from chef Vivik Singh. It’s very unassuming both inside and out, with the emphasis on the menu rather than the grandeur of the restaurant (The Cinnamon Club in Westminster is one of the most unique dining … [Read more...]

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Style And Substance

May 8, 2012

Style And Substance

I am loving this wicked new acid yellow Lavazza A Modo Mio Extra coffee machine. Not only does it looks super cool, it  also, as with all Lavazza machines, makes a perfect cup of coffee. Who says you can't have style and substance? Bright Yellow … [Read more...]

Entertainment

Hollywood Does Broadway

May 7, 2012

Show at Barre

By Chrissy Iley I was at a dinner party at an impeccable mansion in Beverly Hills when one of the guests started talking about Wicked. Then he said the gayest thing I have ever heard. ‘I’ve seen Wicked 20 times.’ And when I told him that he … [Read more...]

Lifestyle, Restaurants

Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

May 5, 2012

Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

Afternoon tea became a whole lot fancier when the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge opened the stunning Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum and Mason. The elegant tea salon spans the whole of the fourth floor and is everything … [Read more...]

Lifestyle, Restaurants

Celebrate the 150th Cinco De Mayo

May 4, 2012

Celebrate the 150th Cinco De Mayo

On Friday 4th May Benito’s Hat will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an exclusive Cinco Eve party. From 6pm there will be traditional games including smash the piñata and the less customary Tabasco challenge. Free Mexican tapas will be served all night, … [Read more...]

Entertainment

If Helen Mirren was The Queen..

May 4, 2012

If Helen Mirren was The Queen..

Dame Helen Mirren would "have a glass of champagne and sit on the throne" if she was the Queen of England. The British actress - who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in movie 'The Queen' - does not "covet" the role but would … [Read more...]

Archive News, Entertainment

Medicine Man; North Star

May 4, 2012

Medicine Man; North Star

Global Lust by Chrissy Iley The other day I met North Star, a medicine man, a shaman, a Vietnam vet, Navy Seal and PoW. He’s 68 with shiny black hair in traditional braid, although he’s quite rock and roll. Sometimes he likes to give a … [Read more...]

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True White Nails

May 4, 2012

True White Nails

Global Lust By Chrissy Iley It’s been a couple of months now since my obsession with Dolce & Gabbana’s intense nail colour in True White from their smoky bohemian kohl collection began. It has been an impressive move for me. All my life I’ve … [Read more...]

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Street Feast This Friday

May 3, 2012

Street Feast This Friday

Street food is seriously hot at the moment, so be sure to check out London’s latest offering of fast, fresh and furious street food – Street Feast. On the site of a former Victorian bird market off Brick Lane, Street Feast is a fully licensed, … [Read more...]

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