2018 Spring / Summer is a feminine season and of course, feminine looks are strongly represented. This collection makes a truly feminine statement going back to the awe-inspiring days of ladylike dressing. The Lexxian London “Parisian Soul” collection’s inspiration comes from the city of light and elegance – Paris! A place with a spiritual atmosphere and romance in the air. Elegant shapes, asymmetric cuts and flowing silhouettes emphasise the grace and fragility of the women wearing these garments; the pastel colours add a sensual note The Spring / Summer 2018 collection features a range of colours balanced by pastel tones…
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The nominations for the 2018 EE British Film Academy Awards (BAFTAs) were announced today at the BAFTA headquarters in Central London. While there were no real surprises, it was good to see several films ignored by other awards organisations recognised. Guillermo Del Toro’s strange and fantastical The Shape of Water, about a woman who falls in love with a sea creature, lead the way with 12 nominations, including nominations for Best Film and Best Director. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – the story of a woman who takes revenge against the local police for not doing anything about her daughter’s…
The Rediscovered Photographs of Tom Palumbo By Patricia Bosworth; Photography by Tom Palumbo “He was one of a kind, my Tomaso. Bursting with energy, he was always trying to satisfy his curiosity by attempting something new. Like flying a plane, or baking bread. He once biked from New York City to Montauk – that’s over a hundred miles – just to see if he could do it. Afterward he collapsed on the dunes, took out his Leica, and began clicking away, first at the sunset and then at two mysterious figures in raincoats embracing on a hill. He wanted…
New Openings And A Historic Celebration Are Coming Soon For The Florida Beach Town New Smyrna Beach, a charming seaside destination with an authentic beach vibe and thriving collection of art galleries, independent guest accommodations, unique restaurants and outdoor attractions, is looking ahead to an exciting 2018 as a series of new openings and a historic celebration are imminent. 2018 ushers in the celebration of 250 years of New Smyrna Beach. The settling of the area by Scottish physician Andrew Turnbull was the largest attempt of British colonisation in the New World, three times larger than the first settlement of…
January sees the largest amount of divorce enquiries compared to any other month, with financial pressures (22%), especially over Christmas, cited as leading reason for increased relationship tensions. Rows about money could cause more than one in 10 married couples to split in 2018, a new study shows – as divorce lawyers prepare for their busiest month of the year. Twenty-two per cent of people have considered separating or divorcing their partner, with family finances cited as the main reason for relationships falling apart. One in five (21 per cent) blame money worries on their partner, accusing them of overspending…
Opening April 2018, Abaton Island Resort & Spa launches an inspiring hotel video, showcasing its USPs with a powerful tale of self-discovery Opening April 2018 in Crete, Abaton Island Resort & Spa provides a personal sanctuary for all its guests. The brand new 5-star resort guarantees an amazing holiday with 152 uniquely designed rooms (71 with pools), ultra-luxurious interior design, fine dining on the water’s edge and exceptional guest service. The inspiring design, style and grandness of Abaton are apparent on arrival. Marble staircases, fountains of lights and historic architecture frame the entrance. The hotel is designed in such a…
Winter, 20 January to 04 February Did you know that happiness is a skill that can be learnt? Neuroscience has uncovered a whole range of practical techniques that can boost your happiness right now – and it doesn’t involve winning the lottery! London’s new Museum of Happiness in Camden is hosting a 2-week Winter Happiness Festival where you can discover them in fun and playful ways. So what’s in store? Insightful and inspiring talks where world-renowned workshop leaders share the secrets to happiness, the world’s first pop up ‘Guilt-Free Chocolate Café’, an exciting adult ball pit with 30,000 pure white…
What: Brad’s Status Where: At a cinema near you Who: Ben Stiller, in one of his best roles When: Brad’s Status can now be seen anywhere in the U.S. and the UK Why: Ben Stiller plays a middle-aged man who is going through a mid-life crisis Ben Stiller is having a major life crisis in the new film Brad’s Status. Ben plays Brad Bloan, a late 40’s something father of a teenage boy who is about to fly the coop and head to college. But Brad has a lot more on his mind. He’s worried that he doesn’t have enough money to take care…
From the cinematographic Gattopardo by Luchino Visconti to the Don Giovanni by Mozart, passing through Balzac and the decadent Russians, the French painters Édouard Vuillard and Pierre Bonnard, to settings like those of Barry Lindon, Svetlana Schmidt, architect and artist, is a beautiful creature who, on tiptoe as a tireless traveler, she captures cultural references from which she draws inspiration, she lives rooms full of an imperceptible experience, of traces and landscapes, which intervene with the power of decoration, marking, as an artist and architect, exquisite temporary locations. Under the expert guidance of Cristina Vittoria Egger, talent scout of innate…
GEEK is a three-day festival of games and play and returns to the home of entertainment, Dreamland Margate, for the second year. The 2018 edition of the event will have a space theme as it celebrates the 40th anniversary of Space Invaders. Visitors can expect hundreds of games from retro consoles to modern day technology, as well as coding, science and cosplay. Dreamland Margate today announces details for the return of Kent’s largest gaming festival, GEEK (Games Expo East Kent), which takes place on February 16th to 18th 2018. Thousands of dedicated gaming enthusiasts, families looking for half-term fun, and…