The brand new Collection Weekend has launched at John Lewis, so revamp your wardrobe to get yourself looking hot this summer! The new womenswear collection is made from high quality materials, featuring soft pastel palettes infused with hints of colour. These laid back, classic designs with their simple, neat cuts is the definition of the weekend wardrobe. Furthermore John Lewis have got SS12 sussed this year by incorporating key trends at high street prices, offering a whole host of private label collections including jewellery, shoes, handbags and scarves. It’s all about accessorising with delicate string gem bracelets and vibrant stacking bangles that are causing a fashion frenzy. Designed to be layered and stacked, you can customise them to suit your individuality…. Read More »
London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week is taking place on from the 17th to the 22nd February 2012 at Somerset House, London and will be show casing the latest trends and beauty products from the world’s most prestigious fashion designers on the catwalk and at the exhibition. The AW12 exhibition is now situated over 2 floors instead of 4, which sees a new style focusing on making a more tailored and visual feel to the showcase. This season, new exhibitors include footwear designers, Alain Quilici, Alejandro, Ingelmo, Julian Hakes and Kat Maconie. The Terrace Space at Somerset House will host a selection of accessories, including new designers Emma J Shipley and Bernstock Speirs. The Exhibition will also have merchandised feature areas for the returning BFC showcasing initiatives. These include NEWGEN, sponsored by… Read More »
The Brits Are Coming!
It’s February, so it must be time for some good music. The 2012 Brit Awards take place at the O2 on 21st February, with James Corden returning to do the hosting duties. Featuring live performances from Rihanna, Coldplay, Adele and Bruno Mars and many more, the awards honour the greatest artists from the UK and beyond who have achieved excellence in music over the last year. And what a year it has been. Adele has literally conquered the world, Rihanna continues to release a single every other week and best of all Westlife announced they were splitting up. Elsewhere the world said goodbye to Amy Winehouse, Ed Sheeran built a Lego house and Noel Gallagher returned with some High Flying… Read More »
British Weekend Away Blogger Competition
Do You Think Your Britain’s Best Travel Blogger? We want to find the best travel blogger in Britain and give them the opportunity to win a two night charming escape for two worth £175. Your Mission is to Write a Blog Post: “Can you have a Great British weekend on a budget?” Will you pick the big lights of Blackpool, the calm waters of the Lake District or the historic sites of Windsor? The destination is up to you… To Enter: • Send us the link to your ‘entry’ post, as well as a link to the homepage of your blog, to our panel at blog@markcomedia.com. • Make sure you use these links in your post Hotels.com and Red Letter… Read More »
Whatever you want from a holiday – Italy has it all!
Despite the country being only just over 150 years old (the kingdom of Italy was proclaimed in 1861) some of the world’s most fascinating ancient sites are located here. The imposing Colosseum in Rome is considered one of the greatest achievements of Roman architecture and engineering. Built in the 1st century AD, it was the largest amphitheatre in the Roman Empire seating 50,000 spectators watching gladiatorial battles, public executions and other forms of entertainment. Pompeii was a city which was literally buried alive. When the nearby volcano Vesuvius erupted in 79AD the town was buried under 4 to 6 metres of volcanic ash, suffocating the unfortunate residents as they tried to escape. It lay undiscovered until 1748; a city frozen… Read More »
Looking for Adventure? Try Bosnia and Herzegovina
When thinking about destinations for your 2012 holiday, Bosnia may not be a place that automatically springs to mind. However if you want a trip where there is plenty to do and see and as much or as little activity as you want, then Bosnia may just be perfect for you. And if it’s history and culture that you crave then Bosnia has plenty to attract you too. National Geographic magazine ranked Bosnia as the 3rd Best Adventure Destination for 2012, and is becoming increasingly popular with skiers, hikers and rafters. Due to the many accessible routes through mountains and beside beautiful lakes and villages, this is now a superb destination for mountain biking enthusiasts. Many of the organised routes… Read More »
What the Dickens?
Let me make a bold statement…Charles Dickens is the greatest author this country has ever produced! Only my opinion of course, but I am certainly not alone in considering Mr Dickens the greatest. Tuesday 7th February marks the 200th Anniversary of Charles Dickens’s birth, and events up and down the country plan to mark the bicentenary in the manner it deserves. Apart from Shakespeare, no other writer, living or dead, has produced as many works considered classics today. And talking of Shakespeare, he is of course our most important writer, but his works are simply not as accessible as Dickens’s are to the mainstream. The continuing popularity of the author, is validated by the fact that his stories have never… Read More »
Exclusive 40% Off Canvas Prints at Print Monkey
Produce a unique and totally personal piece of art – with a little help from the experts at Print Monkey. Although it may not always register, our homes are truly expressions of our personality. We spend ages getting everything just right, so why should you settle for anything less than perfect. The answer is of course you shouldn’t, especial when it comes to a room focal point. Canvas pictures are all the rage at the moment, and with good reason. The right one can transform a drab area instantly without costing the earth. But why settle for a beach scene, a country landscape or the often seen city skyline, surely you are more creative than that? You don’t have to… Read More »
NEW Collection Unveiled at Agent Provocateur
The Spring/Summer Collection at Agent Provocateur is all about the Seventies and the exploration into the sensual and soft side of this decade. Their designs are inspired by the images of David Hamilton and infused with ideas from watching softly glowing scenes from erotic films, such as Emmanuelle and The Story of O. The Spring/Summer ad campaign stars French actress Mylène Jampanoï wearing Daena, their gorgeous rose print silk chiffon range. The Daena silk chiffon lingerie set along with the flowing floral gown brings out both the angel and devil to the bedroom. The spotty chiffon Sprinkle range sports multicoloured dots, red bows and large straps to the classic background black . The Sprinkle range is the definition of fun, with… Read More »
Happy Birthday Desert Island Discs!
Picture it, an exotic desert island completely void of life and miles from anywhere else. Are you there yet, relaxed in your lean-to shack? Ok…what music is playing? That is the simple premise of Desert Island Discs, the BBC radio show that turned 70 on Sunday 29th January. For anyone who has not come across it, Desert Island Discs is one of the longest-running radio programmes in the world, and holds the record for the longest-running factual programme in the history of history of radio. The show highlights the dream music playlists of the great and good, and is still as popular as ever. Simplicity is probably the key to the longevity of the show, after all who hasn’t had… Read More »
