This month is the one that parents love and dread in equal measures. Yep, it’s probably the time when your kids are going to dress up a good number of times… gee, thanks Comic Relief and World Book Day. Whether you’re buying or making that special outfit, we know it can be a challenge. But, when it’s all done, those …
It’s time to spring clean your wardrobe: the season of FUN is here!
You never quite know when it comes to the seasons in the UK but, at this very moment at least, the sun is doing its best to poke through. There are some promising signs of spring, with bulbs starting to peek through the soggy soil and, of course, the resilient and ever-reliable snowdrops are already bobbing their heads. So, what …
6 alternative ways to spend this 14th February
Valentine’s Day – does it fill you with love or just make you see red? Read on for 6 alternative ways to spend this 14th February. Often, festivals and seasonal events that started out as deeply rooted belief systems change beyond recognition as time passes. Imagine what an unromantic life we would lead if Juliet had just texted ‘Romeo, Romeo, …
Amazon Lockers
New to the Pavilions Shopping Centre: Amazon Lockers. Not home to receive your deliveries? Click and collect with an Amazon Locker. Visit amazon.co.uk and add the locker to your address book (you can find the Locker here at the pavilions Shopping centre by searching amazon.co.uk/findalocker). Shop as usual and select the locker as your delivery address at the checkout. You’ll …
Will it or won’t it? Five winter fashion trends that work; snow or no snow
Everything’s super long and luxurious in Winter 2019: scarves that nearly reach your feet, full length winter coats and an ever-practical (did we really just say that about the fashion industry??) 3 to 5 layer look. So, can you make it work whether you’re on the slopes, sledging at home or staring at the sky wondering when the first flakes …
3 Ways To Beat The January Blues
So, the festivities are over, the lights have been packed away for another year. January can seem quite a dull month in comparison but it’s also a great time for starting a brand new adventure: taking stock, making new plans and giving yourself some much-needed ‘me time’. We’ve got some top tips on how to beat the January blues – …
Xmas Bling
Will you be rocking around the Christmas Tree in one of 2018’s best festive outfits? It’s that time of year: we all want something a little special for our festive gatherings. We’ve discovered that, where Christmas was once the preserve of the BLBD (blingy little black dress), there’s now a much more exciting choice of styles. In 2018, anything goes, …
Stuck for Christmas stocking fillers?
Stockings are an age-old tradition, often filled with traditional gifts such as fruit, small wooden toys or coins. So how come we struggle each year to know what to fill them with? There’s an old custom which says you should fill a Christmas stocking with gifts that appeal to each of the five senses: sight, taste, touch, sound, smell. What …
2019 Lifestyle trends just around the corner
It’s nearly the end of 2018 and, as ever, so much has happened in a year that’s positively whizzed by. We’ve seen a landmark decision on animal skins as major fashion houses choose fake over fur; social media is awash with horrific accounts of plastic pollution, advancing the sustainable agenda yet further; and October saw a hugely impactful report on …
November: Rain Or Shine?
So far, we’ve had a warmer than average October, but this season’s wet weather gear is simply too good to save for a rainy day. Check out the fabulous colours and styles on offer and get yourself decked out for some outdoor fun! A drop of inspiration It’s not as if we needed proof that, for fashionistas in 2018, anything …
