As we all know, London is the shopping capital of the world. From the boutiques of Bond Street to the teeming Oxford Street fashion stores and vibrant street markets, there is something to suit even the most discerning of shoppers. Pick up the perfect gift from a luxury department store like Fortnum & Mason or wile away an afternoon in the world famous halls of Harrods.
Along with Paris and New York, London offers probably the best shopping experience of any city in the world. Indeed, visitors to the capital are often overwhelmed by the sheer range of goods available. The shoppers are spoilt for choice.
For major international and British Brands, London’s main shopping areas tend to centre on Oxford Street and Regent Street, while Knightsbridge is home to stores stocking even more up market goods. Anyone looking for specialist items should head to Covent Garden, whilst those with serious money to spend gravitate towards New Bond Street (home to some of Britain’s most exclusive shops). If one is after bargain electrical goods Tottenham Court Road is a must, while Hatton Garden is the place to go for watches and jewellery.
Shopping in London can be a transforming experience. It is a well known fact that Cary Grant was virtually “created” by a bespoke suit from Kilgour, French & Stanbury. Then there was that other fashion plate, the Duchess of Windsor who went for at-home style, she couldn’t be beat, thanks in part to the soigne accessories she bought at Colefax & Fowler, still purveying the “country-house look” from its shop on Brook Street. [Read more...]
Who says you can’t be fashionable when you’re pregnant? I’ve seen lots of pregnant woman who goes out of style. For me, it’s really a terrible thing to see since pregnant women already lose shape so wearing unfashionable clothes makes things worse. When in fact, there are lots of stylish 
Yesterday, hubby and I went shopping for business clothes. I started to look for my blouses, but after roaming around the department store I only find one that suits my taste. As for hubby he has no problem finding long sleeve polo. He was able to finish shopping for at least 30 minutes while mine takes about an hour or two, but I only get one.
I’m putting a lot of effort and discipline to lose some weight. I just started to love the 30 minute exercise right after I wake up at seven in the morning. I also replaced two of my meals every day to a bowl of whole wheat cereal. At nighttime I make sure I am only eating small portion of the meal I prepared or bought. All of this little lifestyle changes make me feel good and lighter.
The secret of a successful haircut and the hair style that ‘compliments’ the face lies in understanding the face shapes and choosing haircuts and styles calculated to hide the low points of your face and highlight your best features. Whether your hair is long or short, thick or fine, blonde, red or brown, styling it is essential to its overall “look”. Your hairstyle can make or break your image, and even if you have the world’s greatest hair, improper styling can make you look bland, boring and even washed out.
Likely muscle mass tends to naturally decline with age and is often associated with a decrease in physical activity. Low amounts of muscle mass in the upper body can not only lead to saggy upper arms but can also prevent you from successfully completing simple activities of daily living such as reaching for an object on a high shelf. There are several exercises that will help firm your upper arms while also improving your upper body strength. Here are some exercises that you can perform two or three sets of eight to 12 repetitions of each on three non-consecutive days a week:
I used to live my life like I don’t care about it. But, when I get into a bad case of sadness a month ago, I realized I am blessed to have it. Now I am more caring about my health and my wellness. The entire situation pushed me to give more time in preparing for the future.
