We have weeks, if not months, where our working life is going to be disrupted – but we will be back in the salon with our amazing clients before you know it! And while the sun may have come out and you’re bingeing on box sets, it’s actually the perfect opportunity to become the hairdresser you have always wanted to be. “Working in a salon is busy, with constant client demands, a booming column and training eating into your free time,” says Sally Brooks, co-owner, Brooks & Brooks, London. “Now, you have as much free time as you want, so…
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With another three weeks of lockdown announced we’re relying on domestic technology to help see us through. Did you know that a number of successful full-length films have been shot using mobile phones? And, that some very well-known directors have created films using smartphones? The first-ever feature film to be filmed on a mobile phone was, Olive (2011) by Hooman Khalili it was made almost 10 years ago using a Nokia N8. Story, story, story. At the end of the day, whether you’re making a film on a Red Camera, an Alexa, or an iPhone, ultimately you need to start…
We didn’t really expect the lockdown to be extended, that means more online shopping, browsing for sales and in-depth cleaning the wardrobe. Project declutter your wardrobe is always a work in progress, especially if you’re regularly reinventing your style. The one question every woman wants answered when clearing out clothes is whether they should keep some items that they can wear again or whether it’s worth throwing them out and investing in new clothing that are more current and more trendy. The best strategy, when spring cleaning your wardrobe, is to first pick out all your favourite pieces as Marie…
New Adventures are delighted to announce A FESTIVAL OF CLASSICS as part of their REEL Adventures online programme bringing the adventures to you; including a series of Broadcast Premieres on Sky TV and rare screenings of some of Matthew Bourne’s most beloved productions. On Sunday 19 April at 8.00pm Sky Arts will be screening the Broadcast Premiere of Matthew Bourne’s iconic and legendary production of “Swan Lake”, recently updated for a new generation and filmed live at Sadler’s Wells during the 2018/2019 tour. A week later, on Sunday 26 April at 8.00pm, Sky Arts will host the Broadcast Premiere of Matthew Bourne’s latest hit production, “Romeo…
What does isolation mean to us? How do we feel about it once it’s imposed and our freedom is taken away? Torn between being a responsible member of society by staying at home and the feeling of losing our freedom of action, photographer and director Anna Radchenko visually explores the concept of mental and physical isolation through two capsule-photography series. The first set, titled The Melancholy Rooms, was originally created as part of an exhibition space. The stills focus on the idea of living in a hyper-connected society, in which technology plays a vital role in how we relate to…
Etihad Airways has provided an update on its current and planned operations as COVID-19 travel restrictions remain in place around the world. Subject to UAE government-imposed travel restrictions being lifted on passenger travel, Etihadplans to operate a reduced network of scheduled passenger services from 1 May to 30 June, with the aim of gradually returning to a fuller schedule as and when the global situation improves. Etihad is also continuing to operate a growing schedule of special passenger flights allowing foreign nationals in the UAE the opportunity to travel out of the country, and to carry essential belly-hold cargo such…
Award-winning UK film maker Phoebe Holman is currently working on The Covid-19 Diaries, a ground-breaking new documentary that calls on people of the world to record their unique experiences throughout the pandemic. It will capture on a global scale the wide range of human stories and situations that people are experiencing during this unprecedented time. The worldwide outbreak of Covid-19 has led to extremely frightening and uncertain times. A third of the world’s population is on lockdown, people are dying at a devastating rate, the elderly and vulnerable are living in complete isolation and livelihoods are being lost on a…
During these difficult times, many of us have become caregivers to those who need it the most, this could be a family member or a neighbour. You play a vital role in looking after their everyday needs – it is natural to feel overwhelming and exhausted at times, especially when there is no end date in sight. The most important thing is to remember your health should be looked after too, don’t let your sleep be affected and ensure you’re still eating on a regular basis. To give you some extra support and encouragement, experts at Forest Healthcare have shared…
The Artistic Director and founder of the Festival, Alida Pantone, announces the eleventh edition of the London Rolling Film Festival, which will be held in London in February 2021. In this period of uncertainty and necessary physical isolation, we think it is very important to remain positive and continue to work on our projects in view of a better future. This is why we announce the new edition of the London Rolling Film Festival, which will be held in London from 19 to 21 February 2021. Submissions will be open from April 15th 2020 and it will be possible to…
XUMU’s latest collection ‘Invariant’ introduces 16 new styles, inspired by the concept of Time. Introduces styles from sweatshirts, t-shirts to hoodies, bomber jacket to raincoats and more. XUMU’s continue to ensure that most of the collection is uncommitted to the gender norms, which makes them one step closer in becoming a gender-less brand. The Invariant collection retails from the Paradox Cotton white t-shirt: £145 to Regnal Matte black long coat with detachable Pockets for £890. XUMU collections are available worldwide on the official online store (www.xumu.company) and at selected department stores from Galleries Lafayette, Harvey Nichols in USA, UK, Germany,…