ANNAGRET RAUNIGK is 65 and already has 13 children but when her youngest daughter pleaded for a new sibling she underwent IVF, resulting in last week's birth of three boys and a girl
Tuesday, 26 May 2015
The world's OLDEST mother of quads
ANNAGRET RAUNIGK is 65 and already has 13 children but when her youngest daughter pleaded for a new sibling she underwent IVF, resulting in last week's birth of three boys and a girl
Sony Xperia Z3+ All the details, specs, price and UK availability
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Woman viciously beaten, strangled and doused in LIGHTER FLUID after rejecting proposal
BRAVE Helen Byrom has spoken out for the first time since her ex-partner beat and strangled her before dousing her in lighter fluid with the intention of setting her on fire - because she refused to marry him.
The transformation of Anne Robinson: Is surgery her Weakest Link?
SHE'S been very open and honest about her previous plastic surgery but Anne Robinson has been dubbed 'unrecognisable' after stepping out at the weekend.
O2 apologises for mobile blackouts and says its network should be 'back to normal'
MOBILE firm O2 claims its service is "back to normal" after customers across the country experienced signal blackouts.
Kate Spade's gone fun flamingos!
I'm not going to apologise for my love of flamingos in fashion. I can't help myself at the moment. The sun is out, people all have smiles on full beam and a bit of a glow to their skin. It's just the time to celebrate these beautiful pink supermodel legged creatures.
You'll be seeing these guys everywhere this season. It seems every designer got a note from Anna Wintour saying - MORE FLAMINGOS! And they listened. Take Kate Spade, for example. The designer has everything from iPhone cases to flip flops featuring our feathered friends. Today, I'm zooming in on the flamingo flats. They make for an easy outfit win. Slide on and any outfit pretty much goes from 0 to 60 with one step. LOVE!
FFG Travels: 45 Park Lane, London
I've been driving past 45 Park Lane, in London, now for years. It's a beautiful piece of architecture that most definitely stands out at night, lit golden from top to bottom. I've brunched there, I've taken meetings over coffee in the lobby and I've enjoyed a wide array of cocktails with friends in the bar. However, I had never before stepped inside a room, until now.
I should start by saying that my stay at 45 Park Lane couldn't have been more perfectly timed. I checked in as a I returned to London, sad and depressed from having said goodbye to my family in the USA. For those of you that know and read the blog often, you'll know that I was suffering some serious Boomer withdrawal. To cut a long story short, I am a nightmare for 72 hours after returning to London from the USA. This is just standard. So somehow walking into a studio suite at 45 Park Lane lessened the pain. Oh, who am I kidding? I didn't have a thought of the USA from the moment I closed the heavy wooden door behind me as I stepped into the suite.
I've developed a bit of a ritual these days when I check into a Dorchester Collection hotel (if you haven't already, check out my reviews for Hotel Bel Air and Beverly Hills Hotel, both part of the collection). Each and every one of their hotels is the most luxurious to be found in its respective city and while each hotel has its own personality, they all offer a service that is so similar in nature you could easily think you have arrived home in every one of the Dorchester Collection hotels. So, in saying that, here's my ritual - I put on a big fluffy bathrobe, grab a diet coke from the fridge, leap onto the bed and take in every element of my surroundings, from soft furnishings to window views. 45 Park Lane did not disappoint. Upon checking in, I was greeted with a beautiful London day and a perfect window layout to take in Hyde Park, in all its springtime green glory. From there, it's straight into the bath for a good soak. When you have a bath this size, you don't let it go to waste, people.
45 Park Lane is a contemporary luxury playground. From the bathroom, with heated floors and specially decorated rubber duckies, to touch screen room and in room service controls, this is The Jetsons' lottery dream. I do believe I could have spent at least three more nights enjoying the room and taking in the incredible art littered throughout the hotel, from lobby to penthouse. And don't get me started on the staff, that are truly aiming to make your stay as pleasant as humanly possible. Every single guest is treated as if they are home, as is the Dorchester way. But, these individuals go above and beyond the call of duty in offering to assist and then in actually providing said help. THIS is what makes a hotel stand out from the pack, and it is not a step away from perfection here at 45 Park Lane.
Checking out made me think this wasn't the best solution to homesickness after all. I went from being homesick for America to homesick for my luxury accommodations at 45 Park Lane. How's a girl to win here?
Fashion Foie Gras was a guest of 45 Park Lane.
Monday, 25 May 2015
Pollen threat: How foreign ragweed will increase risks for Britain's allergy sufferers
A RARE type of pollen will cause months of misery for allergy sufferers with potentially deadly consequences, experts warn.
Why eating oily fish really is the way to boost your brainpower
A DIET of oily fish and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are essential for brain growth and development throughout our lives, a study has found.
PRE Helsinki
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Last week we celebrated the emerging talents of Finland, when the fashion scene came together for the third year of PRE Helsinki. With what is rapidly shaping up to become our capitails Fashion Week - PRE Helsinki was filled with presentation and parties that brought together media and phrased international press - talent scouts from Vogue and Gucci to name a few.
I honored our home grown designers by not only attending the shows but by wearing them as well. So to sum it up; Abstract stripes and a promising new season presentation by the one to watch - Lepokorpi. A factory and behind the scenes look into the production of Marimekko’s iconic prints. Mixing seasons in chunky R/H knits with finds from Miltton’s designer sample sale, paired with a lot of toe torture in my ever growing collection of Minna Parikka shoes. A home visit to legendary fashion mogul - Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Furry fantasy shoes by Elina Määttänen and a powerful ending to the week with Aalto University's graduate fashion show.
Outfit details and more, you’ll find me on Instagram @5inchandup, naturally.
I honored our home grown designers by not only attending the shows but by wearing them as well. So to sum it up; Abstract stripes and a promising new season presentation by the one to watch - Lepokorpi. A factory and behind the scenes look into the production of Marimekko’s iconic prints. Mixing seasons in chunky R/H knits with finds from Miltton’s designer sample sale, paired with a lot of toe torture in my ever growing collection of Minna Parikka shoes. A home visit to legendary fashion mogul - Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Furry fantasy shoes by Elina Määttänen and a powerful ending to the week with Aalto University's graduate fashion show.
Outfit details and more, you’ll find me on Instagram @5inchandup, naturally.
The Instagram Style Audit: 10 best outfits Instagram had to offer this week from white lace to simple stripes
This week Instagram's style stars have definitely given us all something to think about. From white lace dresses that have me dreaming of lazy beach days in the sun to stunning black numbers that are longing to be worn out and about in the city, there's a little something here for everyone when it comes to style suggestions. If you need advice on what to wear this week, let these ladies act as your style gurus. I give you... the best of this week's Instagram style bloggers...
1. Black doesn't have to mean boring... case in point...
| Follow Witblog on Instagram |
2. There are truly no limits to stripes. It's almost as if they are all constantly colluding. They all want to be worn together. Won't you let them have their wish?
| Follow Lizzyvdligt on Instagram |
3. Print clashing - the most fun you can have with fashion... EVER!
| Follow Erica_Davies on Instagram |
4. If you're looking in your closet and wondering what to wear this morning, try this. Grab a denim shirt and absolutely any print skirt. Here's the guarantee - it will work!
| Follow Emily Schuman on Instagram |
5. Vertical stripes - the universal flatterer! That's all.
| Follow 9to5chic on Instagram |
6. If you're feeling not quite up to going strapless (or day we say... braless) yet this summer, throw on a tee under the spaghetti strapped dress for a casual chic looking change.
| Follow weworewhat on Instagram |
7. In case you missed the memo, let me remind that you gingham is huge this season. However, don't go too crazy. Instead use gingham in your wardrobe as a singular statement with a shirt, a skirt or a pair of shorts. Leave the rest simple to compliment the print.
| Follow Sarahkjp on Instagram |
8. A white button down is the easiest thing to pull from your wardrobe on a day when you're in a hurry. Just throw it on and pair with a few layers of bright and beautiful necklaces and you'll stand out like a style knock out in the crowd.
| Follow LookLingerLove on Instagram |
9. Why not try showing a little bit of skin this summer? It's all in the wording there - just a little bit, like a sliver of skin with a perfectly placed crop top and pencil skirt pairing.
| Follow Bonnie Rakhit on Instagram |
10. Broderie Anglaise makes EVERYTHING better for summer!
| Follow Martha Ward on Instagram |
Millie Mackintosh: Granny's advice has helped me beat the bullies
SWAPPING the party circuit for gym circuits, Millie Mackintosh is in the best shape of her life and says no amount of criticism is going to get her down
Bank holiday blues? Cheer up with family trip to Cath Kidston's Bournemouth beach huts
IT'S bank holiday Monday and, if you're lucky enough to be out of the office today, where better to visit than the seaside?
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