Showing posts with label Lifestyle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lifestyle. Show all posts
Thursday, February 4, 2021
The 6 Brit-Girl Beauty Rules Every Woman Should Follow
When it comes to beauty, I may be biased, but I think British women do it best. Why? Because we are fearless, whether that means being brave enough to try something different, making a classic look our own or being confident enough
Poor body image makes girls less assertive and risks health, study finds
A majority of girls with low body esteem will skip meals and avoid seeing friends and family, participating in extra-curricular activities or seeing a doctor, a large survey has found. The research, based on interviews with 5,165 girls aged
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Sunday, January 31, 2021
Boris Johnson’s 12 most embarrassing moments since the start of the pandemic
Boris Johnson is known for using unusual language, taking part in a fair share of cringeworthy photo-ops, making sometimes calamitous gaffes as well as a history of offensive comments. He took over as prime minister in July 2019
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Saturday, January 16, 2021
The Pembrokeshire Murders: What it was like growing up as John Cooper's son Andrew
An emotional watch, The Pembrokeshire Murders focuses on serial killer, John Cooper's, son Andrew (Oliver Ryan) for many scenes of the ITV drama.
The true-crime adaptation of the book, Catching The Bullseye Killer, features harrowing detail
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
One Good Thing: Theft leads to community giving in Miami
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Two days before Thanksgiving, on the eve of a turkey giveaway for dozens of jobless residents in an impoverished Miami neighborhood, Sherina Jones got word that one of the free community refrigerators she’d been stocking was stolen.
Monday, January 4, 2021
10-MINUTE RESISTANCE BAND WORKOUT TO BURN FAT
Want to burn some fat and tone those muscles all in one sitting? Drop your dumbbells for a minute ladies, because the resistance band is about to become your new favorite piece of equipment. The following circuit-style resistance
HOW TO GET A COVID TEST
Since 16 March the World Health Organisation has been telling countries with Covid-19 to “test, test, test” for the virus. As well as implementing strict social distancing measures and lockdown policies, experts have said a system of testing and tracking those with the virus is an essential component to recovery.
TIER 4 EXERCISE RULES: CAN I WORK OUT OUTSIDE?
On Boxing Day, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire were among the areas in England that all moved to tier 4.
They follow London, Kent, and Essex in being put into the newly-created tier last weekend to combat the surge in Covid-19 cases that has come as a result of the new variant of coronavirus.
CAN HAIRDRESSERS AND BEAUTY SALONS OPEN IN TIER 2 AND 3?
The UK is currently operating under a three-tier system to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The system has been in place since 2 December, in a bid to suppress infection rates throughout the winter months.
On Thursday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced a further change to Covid-19 tiers in parliament.
TIER 2 LOCKDOWN RULES: CAN I ORDER MORE DRINKS AFTER EATING A MEAL?
England moved back to a three-tier system after the second nationwide lockdown came to an end on 2 December.
In the first two weeks of the tier system, most regions were placed in either tier 2 or 3, but, following a two-week review of infection numbers on 16 December, London, parts of Essex and Hertfordshire all moved into Tier 3.
TIER 1 RULES: WHICH AREAS DO NEW LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS COVER?
England is now operating under a three-tier system after the second nationwide lockdown of the year came to an end on 2 December.
In the first period the only three areas to go into tier 1 were the Isle of Wight, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly but on Thursday morning Matt Hancock told the House of Commons that Herefordshire would be moving from tier 2 to tier 1 from Saturday.
Friday, January 1, 2021
Black Lives Matter changed my life, and my interracial marriage, for the better
Like some sort of subversive enlightenment, 2020 has revealed a number of unpalatable truths about our world. But perhaps the most uncomfortable moments of the year came when we looked inwardly at ourselves and the relationships we have with others.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Aldi to boost annual spending on UK-made food and drink by £3.5bn
Aldi’s online sales of non-food and wine soared 70% this year.
Aldi is boosting its support for British suppliers by announcing it aims to spend £3.5bn more on UK-produced food and drink annually within the next five years.
I chose fun over drudgery – and ran off to live at sea
Idon’t make resolutions. But one year I made an exception. It was 1 January 2015. It was the only nod to self-improvement I have ever made – and it changed the course of my life. Very seriously, I resolved to have more fun.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana, is an Italian luxury fashion house.
The company was started by the Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in Milan, Italy. By 2005 their turnover was €750 million.
Brands
Dolce&Gabbana
Dolce&Gabbana (spelled without spaces, unlike the name of the company) specializes in luxury items influenced more by designers and is more formal and 'timeless', responding to long-term trends rather than seasonal changes. It also sells sunglasses and corrective eyewear, purses, and watches. In April 2009 they launched their make-up range, unveiled at Selfridges, London by Scarlett Johansson. In February 2010, it was announced that American singer Madonna would design a collection of sunglasses set to be released in May of that year. They also have a set of fragrances for men and women.
D&G
D&G is a slightly more casual line that follows an urban inspiration and attempts to set trends rather than follow them. It is the younger, more flamboyant line of the brand. Unlike Dolce&Gabbana, D&G sells watches as well as clothing. D&G have been voted the UK's best luxury brand. In July 2009 D&G signed a lucrative deal with singer Alexandra Burke which will see her model their fashion lines in her music videos and in promotions.
Boutiques U.S. stores and locations
There are six freestanding Dolce & Gabbana boutiques in the United States in:
New York City, New York
Beverly Hills, California
Las Vegas, Nevada
Bal Harbour Shops in Bal Harbour, Florida
The Mall at Short Hills in Short Hills, New Jersey
Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Dolce & Gabbana also has kiosks in several department stores, including Bergdorf Goodman, Lord and Taylor, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, and plans to expand into the American cities of Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.
Controversy,Advertising
Dolce & Gabbana was publicly criticized by Britain's advertising watchdog Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in January 2007, for an advertising campaign showing models brandishing knives.
Following complaints from consumers' groups in February 2007, Dolce & Gabbana pulled an advertisement in Madrid, Spain and Paris, France that showed a man holding a woman to the ground by her wrists while a group of men look on. Spain's Labour and Social Affairs Ministry branded the campaign as illegal and humiliating to women, saying the woman's body position had no relation to the products Dolce & Gabbana were trying to sell. Italian publications followed suit, banning the ad.
Dolce & Gabbana made the "DG" logo become an iconic symbol, but they were never able to get the matching internet address DG.com. In fact, DG.com is one of the oldest Internet domains and was already registered in 1986 by the computer company Data General, now defunct. As if it was a parody DG.com was purchased in June 2010 by the US Variety Store chain Dollar General which uses a different DG logo to sell products.
Alleged tax evasion
In May 2009, the Italian government charged Dolce & Gabbana with tax evasion for having moved assets for about 249 million euro to tax haven Luxembourg in the 2004-2006 period.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
China luxury market
China are going up. For some that means a stop at the local fast food restaurant is affordable, for others, it has created a pension for brand names, expensive cars and glitzy jewelry.
McKinsey, a management consultancy, recently reported it expects China will account for 20 percent of the world's luxury goods in just four years. By then, it says, the luxury market could be worth 27 billion dollars.
Rapid increases in wealth, and shifting social mores that sanction the display of that wealth, are driving a growing infatuation for luxury goods among Chinese consumers.”
“Access to an explosion of information on the Internet, an increasing penchant for overseas travel, and first-hand experience purchasing and consuming luxury goods are contributing to a substantial rise in sophistication among luxury consumers in China. Contrary to popular belief, a growing number of Chinese luxury consumers are exhibiting a noticeable trend away from overt displays of wealth, and towards more understated forms of luxury consumption.”
“Rapid urbanization and growing wealth outside of China’s largest cities is driving the emergence of several new geographic markets with sizeable pools of luxury goods consumers. Over the next 5 years, [McKinsey] expects that the number of such cities will double from 30-60.
Ushering into 2011, China, serving as a niche market, is more than just prosperity. It is believed that China’s luxury market has transformed from ‘land-rush’ to ‘ROI focus’. It is urgent for key market players to have in-depth knowledge of ‘China’s rule’. How to cultivate specific brandculture catering to local consumers? How to efficiently build brand image and grant to consumers? What is the ideal retailing solution for variant consumers? How to do ideal CRM in a niche market? It is certain that luxury consumption in China is more than purchasing but purchasing culture, spirit, life sytle of luxury brands.
Core luxury buyers: Affluent households that spend 12 to 20% of their income on luxury goods per year ($22,000 to $66,000).
Luxury role models: Young and fashionable, most are self-employed or corporate executives living in Beijing or Shanghai. They buy to indulge themselves and seek to feel unique rather than show off their wealth.
Fashion fanatics: Middle class, typically in junior to mid-level positions; includes some housewives. They spend a disproportionate amount of income on luxury, and have a stronger “enjoy now” mindset, willing to buy on credit. They also exert a strong influence on other consumers, sharing their purchases and opinions in social circles and online.
Middle-class aspirants: Middle class living in Tier 2/3 cities. They are infrequent buyers of luxury products. Purchasing luxury goods makes them feel successful and fulfills aspirations of belonging in a higher social circle. They are also less knowledgeable about luxury brands and thus are more cautious spenders.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Healthier lifestyle ‘could save 20,000 from breast cancer
British: Ladies, please note — drinking upto five cups of coffee daily can protect you from developing oestrogen-receptor negative breast cancer, which is one of the most aggressive forms of the disease, says a new study.
Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden have carried out the study and found that downing the caffeine drink everyday slashes a woman's risk of developing oestrogen -receptor negative breast cancer .
More than one in five British women is classified as obese, and research has found those affected are almost 50 per cent more likely to die from breast cancer than women carrying less weight.
Drinking just one large glass of wine a day also increases the chance of developing breast cancer by a fifth, say experts.
Again, the exact reason is unclear but it is thought alcohol raises levels of oestrogen in the body.
Dr Rachel Thompson, deputy head of science at the WCRF, said: ‘We still have a long way to go to raise awareness about what women can do.
‘It is very worrying that in the UK there are tens of thousands of cases of breast cancer which could be prevented every year. People can do a lot to reduce their chances of developing cancer.
‘Overall, we estimate about a third of the most common cancers could be prevented through a healthy diet, being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight.’
The proportion of breast cancer cases believed to be avoidable is considerably higher.
Until more work is done, Professor Hall says he would not advise women to up their coffee consumption, especially since too much coffee can have side effects.
Yinka Ebo of Cancer Research UK, said: "This study does not provide firm evidence that drinking lots of coffee can help reduce the risk of breast cancer as it relied on people with cancer remembering how much coffee they drank years ago.
"Previous research on coffee consumption and breast cancer risk has produced mixed results, and the authors of this new study acknowledge that further work will be needed to confirm the findings."
He said there was good evidence, however, that women who are physically active, consume little or no alcohol and keep a healthy weight after the menopause are at lower risk of breast cancer.
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