According to figures from the Office for National, Statistics Brits are underestimating their calorie intake by 50%, with men typically consuming 1,000 more calories every day than they account for, while women consumed 800 more than they account for. With obesity levels in the UK more than trebling in the last 30 years, these findings fuel national concern even further. Our health experts have listed different ways to help change your lifestyle and get your health back on track. Tackle your physical inactivity Physical inactivity is one of the biggest health risks in today’s society and can be a significant…
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Dancing is great for building confidence, improving mood and toning. Looking great in your dance class means you can enjoy it more and perform better! The look you wear to the gym or for a run should be different to the one you wear in your dance class – this is your chance to shine! STRITCLY COME DANCING CHAMPION and DIRECTOR of KAREN HARDY DANCE STUDIOS – KAREN HARDY, shares her secrets on looking good with us: FLASH A SMILE – smiling is so important in looking good whilst dancing. Not only does it instantly improve the way you feel,…
Glitterbox is celebrating 5 years and we went for a sneak preview of its never-before-seen shots by resident photographers and artwork creator Mark Wardel. The launch was held in Jealous Gallery in Shoreditch where Horse Meat Disco’s Luke Howard was spinning some Glitterbox style house, which is basically 21st-century disco, fun and awesomely gay. We just loved it. *Wardel is a former Blitz Kid. His work has been commissioned and collected by David Bowie/Isolar New York City, Glitterbox/Defected Records, V&A museum, Daphne Guinness London, Soho House, Ministry Of Sound, Marc Almond, Kylie Minogue, Absolute Vodka, and Boy George. Glitterbox has…
Team England has today named 10 artistic gymnasts to compete for Team and Country at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The squad includes triple Commonwealth and double Olympic Champion Max Whitlock MBE and Claudia Fragapane, who will defend the four Commonwealth titles she won at Glasgow 2014. Max and Claudia are joined on the 2018 Commonwealth Games team by Olympic bronze medalists Amy Tinkler and Nile Wilson. At Glasgow 2014, Team England topped the gymnastics medal table with a total of 19 medals. Four of the athletes who were part of the successful team at Glasgow will be returning to the…
VOCAL IMPRESSIONIST & SINGING SENSATION VÉRONIC DICAIRE’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SHOW VÉRONIC VOICES OPENING AT THE HIPPODROME CASINO FOR A TWO-NIGHT SHOWCASE ON 12 & 13 MARCH 2018 ONE SINGER…FIFTY VOICES After opening for Céline Dion to standing ovations at the O2 Arena in 2017, vocal impressionist Véronic DiCaire is bringing her smash-hit Las Vegas show Véronic Voices to London, in her first headline show in the UK at the prestigious theatre in the Hippodrome Casino on 12 and 13 March 2018. Co-produced by Céline Dion, Véronic Voices debuted in 2013 at the world-renowned Jubilee Theater at Bally’s Las Vegas to critical acclaim, being named one of “Las Vegas’ Don’t Miss Shows” by USA Today, and winning “Best Impersonator”…
The world’s most exciting Fashion Show returned with its 15th show on Saturday 17th Feb 2018 during London Fashion Week. The show aimed to raise awareness for Mental Health Charity MIND – with official numbers showing that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem each year, Live Fashion Official believes that mental health should be a priority for everyone! The show features 2 talented designers who both produced outstanding collections at last year’s Graduate Fashion Week – Kelly Gilpin dressing the women and Susan Forrest dressed the men With a reputation for supercharged high energy Fashion Shows & often referred to…
The Bach Choir has recorded two works by the British composer Sir George Dyson, the Choral Symphony and St Paul’s Voyage to Melita. Bizarrely the composer is also remembered for producing a training manual for the use of hand grenades. Both the British and American armed forces used it as the standard work for many years. David Hill, Music Director of The Bach Choir, who has a reputation for his work with British music, says: “I am passionate about British music and the Choral Symphony was a real find – such a mature work, despite the fact that Dyson wrote…
AFTON McKeith, 17 years old, showcases her range of 100% Organic Cotton couture designer t-shirts on the catwalk during London Fashion Week (LFW) 2018. The McKeith fashion show took place at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms during Fashions Finest Showcase Event for new designers. McKeith is the designer of these couture t-shirts and created each inspirational message too! Afton McKeith designer t-shirts are bold, unique and young. A school project being the catalyst, Afton has created the designs in order to represent the qualities of the individual who wears them. Each 100% organic cotton t-shirt comes with a poignant…
CelebAbility, TV’s most chaotic and crazy show returns to ITV2 later this year for a second series in its continued quest to discover more unique skills and abilities possessed by celebrities. After a successful first series (the youngest profiling new show on the channel – 62% of viewers aged between 16-34), series 2 has been extended from 6 episodes to 8. The comedy entertainment show from Potato (makers of Ninja Warrior and The Chase) is from an original idea devised by Mor or Les Productions. Hosted by the voice of Love Island, Scottish stand-up comedian Iain Stirling who is joined…
SOE Jakarta’s Autumn/Winter 2018 takes its inspiration from the works, life and style of American artist Georgia O’Keeffe. Inspired by Georgia’s exhibitions in London and Brooklyn, creative director and designer Monique Soeriaatmadja was drawn to the juxtaposition between Georgia’s personal style and her art. Her wardrobe consisted of androgynous black and white; a stark contrast to her wildly colourful floral paintings. SOE Jakarta, now in its sixth season was born out of a love affair with hand woven textile and classic, timeless style. The brand is committed to reviving the art of weaving in Indonesia and mixes local artisan techniques…