Summer Dress Codes for the Girls: To Bare Or Not To Bare?
Dress codes and fashions can change with the times but sartorial etiquette remains nevertheless. The much debated upper arms of Mrs Obama on show on the global stage, proves that we still have mixed views on what is, or isn’t, appropriate for specific occasions or circumstances. Continue reading »
Amazing Grazing
A new foodie phenomenon has hit our office in the last few weeks and we are so excited about it that we wanted to share it with you.
Graze: exactly what it says. No more hunger pangs mid morning or mid afternoon. No more guilty trips to the chocolate bar machine but, Yes! a slightly smug look on our faces as we take delivery of our gorgeous little recycled boxes filled with a selection of wholesome, delicious and natural nibbly bits. Continue reading »
This Day: The inauguration of Barack Obama
The recent inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States was, for many of us, an exciting day.
Whether to restore confidence in our greatest ally, or for progress on the climate change agenda, or the charismatic leadership to pull the world out of recession, I haven’t met anyone who feels anything other than a sense of great hope and expectation that he will prove a force for positive action and change. Continue reading »
Smash the stereotype: our Head of Procurement is a dancer
Whether it’s glitz and glamour you are after, or a fun way to get in shape, the show-stopping moves of Latin and Ballroom dance will put plenty of sparkle and sweat into your spare time. From the Tango to the Foxtrot, the Jive and the Waltz, there’s a dance for everyone. Continue reading »
Dress for success – give yourself a boost
The holiday festivities long forgotten, the social calendar is thin and there’s not much in the news headlines to jolly you along. Those New Year’s resolutions that looked a little harsh in the cold light of January have all but been abandoned and you’re in need of a fabulous confidence boost. Continue reading »
Yoga in Morocco – The Perfect De-stress Holiday
Lesley Elder, one of our readers, shares her experiences with us.
Forget the rain and traffic noise outside your office for a moment. Instead imagine yourself sitting on a yoga mat on the rooftop of a beautiful pink-tinged hotel overlooking the ocean and take a few deep breaths. Really, really deep breaths… Continue reading »
Have a great summer holiday!
Apart from a fast-fading tan, Heathrow airport in the pouring rain, and a tiny bank balance, the worst thing about coming back from holiday is returning to work without feeling as if you’ve had a break. Continue reading »
Beat the credit crunch with style
Do you have a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear? Do you wear 20% only of what is in your wardrobe?
We asked colour me beautiful to give us their advice on how to keep our style when we haven’t got the cash. Continue reading »
Smash the stereotype: Our recruitment administrator is a belly dancer
Native to North Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, belly dancing is based on some of the oldest social dances in world history. Its popularity across the Western world is increasing and today’s modern Egyptian belly dance incorporates sound mix, orchestra and drum machine with lively vocals. Continue reading »
The cult of celebrity
A contribution from a guest writer, Stef Mulleri.
One of the free evening rags recently reported that Paris Hilton was paid £70k to make a 1.5 hour appearance at a well-known Mayfair nightclub. This amounts to £777 per minute, an astronomical figure for someone who has gained fame through a complete absence of discernable talent. Continue reading »
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