GIVENCHY PRE FALL 2014
GIVENCHY PRE FALL 2014
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MULBERRY SS14 AD CAMPAIGN
Cara Delevingne remains the face of Mulberry as she models in their SS14 ad campaign with a menagerie of animals. A charming English tea party, with a Mulberry twist…guests include a Great Dane, a pelican, two cockatoos, a tortoise and a white miniature pony.
Spring Summer 2014 accessories highlights include the Kensal Shoulder Bag, Bayswater with Stripes, Lily and the Bayswater Double Zip Tote reworked in classic Oak. Ready To Wear shows off bespoke seasonal prints and a fresh colour palette, reinterpreting classic designs with floral jacquard, signature leather detailing and delicate embroidery and embellishment.
Anne-Marie Verdin, Brand Director, Mulberry:
“I don’t think I have ever been on a shoot with so much talent in the room…and I am not talking about our animal friends! Tim Walker’s vision gives a romantic, literary and very British feel to the Mulberry brand and Cara has more spirit, true beauty and warmth than you could ever hope for: charisma with a capital C! Ronnie Cooke Newhouse and Edward Enninful created a stunning visual look for Mulberry’s new collection and everyone behaved beautifully, except for a mischievous monkey who was sent home for bad behaviour…”
Shop new arrivals from Spring Summer 2014 on mulberry.com
FROM EMPTY SPACE TO STYLISH BEDROOM
Creating a stately household environment is of paramount importance to any homeowner who wishes to stamp their own authority and reside in a home that provides the quality of life they desire. From the wall of floor and wall decoration to choice of furniture and décor, each choice should not only be suitable for the respective rooms they are placed in, but also reflect the owner’s personality and fashionable taste. As a household ultimate reflects its owner, it is important for you to create a warm, welcoming home that you and prospective guests can enjoy being in.
Every residential property is built with a various number of rooms which can be utilised to provide the basic home-orientated functions and offer additional space. Although external buildings, such as a garage and tool shed, are ideal storage facilities, certain household may offer a stylish bedroom/spare room which provide great potential to improve the profile and overall look of a home.
The Problem with Spare Rooms
Spare rooms are often created by moving into a property with more rooms than you require, or by the departure of children move onto pastures new as young adults to start their own life. While they may appear to be empty space with little use, spare rooms open up a world of opportunities which not only contribute to the overall outlook of a property, but also provide an additional function which may increase the quality of life you enjoy. The fundamental problem with having space at your disposal is the immediate urge to utilise it to decrease clutter in other rooms, and create a storage room for boxes and other items you may need to put away somewhere safe. This can be useful for having items at hand if and when you require them, but it can lead to a considerable build-up of clutter that looks untidy and non-presentable to prospective guests who may be less than impressed. Furthermore, it can take away from the quality of décor chosen for the room as floor space and overall room space is overpowered with boxes.
Benefits of Guest Rooms
Instead of leaving a spare room unused or filling it with clutter, creating a guest room can have considerable benefits for you and your household as a whole. Creating a fashionable room which aesthetical qualities is instantly welcoming for any friend or family member you welcome to stay in your home. It effectively prevents the awkwardness of asking someone to sleep on the couch or floor as a lovely, warm room with a comfortable bed is available. There are 1000’s of guest beds available at bedstar, each providing an element of design qualities and comfort that allow guests to enjoy a relaxing night’s sleep without any aches or pains. Integrating good quality flooring and wall decoration can contribute towards creating a relaxing environment and a room that is perfect for any guest to stay in. The element of quality can be further increased by purchasing lovely ornaments and décor that either incorporate a running theme throughout a guest room, or simply accompany other features to create a multi-functional space that adds to the value of a property.
12 TIPS TO GET TO SLEEP FAST
Isn’t it the worst thing when you have to get up bright and early the next morning, but when you go to bed you can’t get to sleep no matter how hard you try? If you’ve been partying as hard as us over the party season chances are your sleep pattern will be well and truly f***ed. Obviously there’s the old “make sure you sleep and wake at the same time” and “exercise during the day” “get yourself into a routine” regular stuff; we know all of that already, and when you want to get to sleep right now godammit, that information doesn’t help.
Here are 12 tips to get to sleep fast, we’ll have you catching some zzz’s in no time.
1. Soak It Off
Take a hot shower/bath before bed, this raises your skins temperature which then quickly drops when you get out – mimicking the actions of the brain that trigger body cooling hormones when it’s time for bed. Add a couple of drops of lavender oil to your bath, and/or moisturise your wet skin with some olive oil scented with a few drops of lavender or camomile oil.
2. Streeehhhh-tch!
Just saying it like that has me yawning – stretch every part of your body starting from your toes up. Lie on your back and focus on each individual body part consciously tensing and relaxing that body part until you’ve reached your head. Start by curling your toes for a count of seven, then relax; next wind your ankles for the same count, then relax. You get the gist.
3. Lavender
A couple of drops of Lavender essential oil will naturally help to relax you. You can throw a couple of drops on a cloth and place it in your pillowcase, you could also use a diffuser. Oooor you could get your partner to give you a relaxing massage with some of that previously mentioned olive/lavender oil mix.
4. Calming Camomile
Have a cup of warm Camomile tea before bed.
5. Switch Off
Refrain from switching the TV back on, looking on Tumblr/Instagram/Facebook, leave the phone/iPad alone, keep the lights off (dim at most). These things mimic the intensity of sunlight and fool the body into thinking it’s nowhere near time for bed.
6. Chill Out
Keep your room cool (not cold, trying to get to sleep in a cold room is not the one), this lowers your core body temperature which initiates sleepiness. I’ve read that 65˚F/18˚C is the best place to start.
7. Music
If you feel like the silence is deafening, throw on some chill out music at a low level – not too low that you have to struggle to hear but not high enough for it to keep you awake. Avoid music that you want to sing/hum along to.
8. Mask It
If you can’t help but look around the room wide eyed in a never ending train of thought, try wearing a sleep mask to keep those peepers closed and block out any light sources.
9. Profilin’
Sleep on your side, this reduces your chance of snoring. Which in turn reduces the chances of you waking yourself up once you’ve finally dozed off.
10. Daydream
Think of something very calming such as a picturesque waterfall, gazing into the clouds. Imagine doing something that you and a loved one both love doing. Imagine your ideal sleeping conditions (maybe on a bed of the softest feathers, or on a bed of clouds).
11. Breathe
Lying on your back do some deep breathing exercises to relax the body and initiate sleep. Breathe in through the nose for four counts, hold for two, then out through the mouth for four counts. Repeat as necessary.
12. Climax
If all else fails, actually this might be something you want to try first – climax. Whether you’re doing it yourself, or you’re getting it on with your lover – take it all the way there and orgasm. Research using PET (positron emission tomography) scans have shown that in order for a person to reach orgasm, a primary requirement is to let go of “all fear and anxiety”. Doing so also tends to be relaxing and brings on the tendency to snooze. Do it!!!
The key to this is to make relaxation your goal rather than sleep itself. Once you’ve mastered these tips to get to sleep fast, the only sleepless nights you’ll be having will be when you’re pounding it out on the dance floor til 7am!
CHRISTMAS EVE
It’s Christmas Eve!!! It’s so miserable outside, looks like we’re in for a white wet Christmas. Gifts are officially wrapped and under the tree, I’m all set for the big day – aside from the fact the black tinsel top (I found this amazing fabric that looks like black tinsel, but feels so much softer) I’m making is not finished yet… I’ve got so far as cutting it out. Now I have to go wash and braid my hair, then start and finish my Black Christmas top. Whoo! (more…)