The Royal Horticultural Society is calling on gardeners to help its research into a new insect that is attacking agapanthus plants.
Thursday 20 August 2015
RHS appeal for public help to tackle agapanthus pest
The Royal Horticultural Society is calling on gardeners to help its research into a new insect that is attacking agapanthus plants.
FINALLY: Incredible garden hose that NEVER gets in a tangle goes on sale in UK
IT'S a problem that has infuriated green-fingered plant lovers since 1652.
Ashley Madison hack: Check here to find who's been cheating
WEBSITE claims to reveal leaked email addresses after Ashley Madison cyber attack.
Girl with skin condition TATTOOS her body with response to people who stare at her
A woman was so fed up of people staring at her skin she's had a tattoo explaining her condition across her arm.
Girl with skin condition TATTOOS her body with response to people who stare at her
A woman was so fed up of people staring at her skin she's had a tattoo explaining her condition across her arm.
What is The Dark Web? Internet underworld hosting drug dealers and paedophiles
IT'S the underworld on everyone's lips with the Ashley Madison hack fresh in the public's memory, but what is the dark web and how easy is it for the public to access?
Recipe of the day: Mango and saffron pickle
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Would YOU share your tampon? New 'one string, two ends' design divides Twitter
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Think your child's clever? Ten-year-old boy gets A* maths GCSE…and he's not stopping there
NERVOUS 16-year-olds are picking up their GCSE results this morning - but one 10-year-old has his Maths results in the bag.
WhatsApp update brings top new feature to iPhone
APPLE iPhone users can get access to all their messages via the web.
Top 10 facts about mosquitoes
AUGUST 20 is World Mosquito Day, commemorating the day in 1897 when Sir Ronald Ross confirmed the Anopheles mosquito as the vector that carries malaria.
Wednesday 19 August 2015
A popup with heart opens at Bicester Village
Let me start with this number: 45 million. That is the number of shoes that have been donated to children in need since the day that Blake Mycoskie founded TOMS - a company with a heart of gold. Nope, no blowing smoke here, folks. This is company you have seen me support since the beginning, because I believe in what they do, what they stand for and the way that they continually shift to support new causes around the world. They've gone on to create campaigns with sunglasses, bags and even coffee, with a one for one idea. You buy something and they give back.
For me, it's the TOMS shoes that are the clearest reminder of the "one for one" concept. Each time I wear my TOMS out and about, with each footstep I am reminded of the fact that my purchase led to a child in need receiving the same shoes and walking, just as I am, in comfort and safety. This has also led me to be a regular gifter of TOMS to others. From supermodel friends to my very own mother, I think I've outfitted just about everyone near and dear to my heart in these comfy slip-ons. So, if this is your first introduction to the TOMS brand, may I encourage you discover the story further?
TOMS fans... this post does come with some excellent news. Yesterday, I spent a few hours over at Bicester Village. I was being introduced by the TOMS team to the first ever European outlet for the brand. It's a pop-up, for now, in Bicester Village, and it's everything you'd expect from TOMS. It's a simple and beautifully constructed building that is shopping at it's finest. The walls are lined with old styles at greatly reduced prices and the size range is extensive. The staff are incredibly gracious and the customers are intent on shopping for all they can carry. The shop has already seen one man come in and buy 25 pairs in one go. Yes, there is a cult like following for this brand - and with good reason. Oh, and even though the prices are outlet fabulous, your purchase will still result in a child receiving a pair of shoes. The goodness remains.
My advice? Get in there while you can. The pop up won't be their forever, but I am starting to think the shoes may clear out before the building does. TOMS, Bicester Village - hello, weekend plans! Get in there!
Festival preparations
H&M shirt
H&M hat
ZARA shorts
It’s that time again, when every weekend seems to be booked up for a four day long festival party, no wonder the Summer has flown by before I even knew it started (still not sure if it actually has started). Anyway, festival dressing for a minimalist like me means one thing: Freedom. I’m not trying to appeal to your emotional side and go into details about liberty and rights, it’s just simply the thought of not having to overthink your sartorial choices.
I’m teaming up with Swarovski again, like I did last year for a little lesson on festival jewellery styling. While my dressing remains laid back and free like I just stated, I’m embracing the finer details in the form of rose-gold tones and crystals. The new collection has a range called Delta and it is everything I want from my jewellery this season, so I decided to wear it all at once. The necklace that comes in three sizes could as well be a set but honestly it’s a selection for someone with seriously bad decision making skills, at least I’m left with options to style them as either as a set or individually. The ring that does come as a set of three is my favourite piece from the new collection, go figure, I’m not one to go ringless anyway.
So with Helsinki’s Flow behind, there is one more festival to tackle this summer, V festival this weekend! Make sure to follow me on Instagram for updates. Then it’s back to city hopping, solid grounds and all black outfits (YES).
I’m teaming up with Swarovski again, like I did last year for a little lesson on festival jewellery styling. While my dressing remains laid back and free like I just stated, I’m embracing the finer details in the form of rose-gold tones and crystals. The new collection has a range called Delta and it is everything I want from my jewellery this season, so I decided to wear it all at once. The necklace that comes in three sizes could as well be a set but honestly it’s a selection for someone with seriously bad decision making skills, at least I’m left with options to style them as either as a set or individually. The ring that does come as a set of three is my favourite piece from the new collection, go figure, I’m not one to go ringless anyway.
So with Helsinki’s Flow behind, there is one more festival to tackle this summer, V festival this weekend! Make sure to follow me on Instagram for updates. Then it’s back to city hopping, solid grounds and all black outfits (YES).
In collaboration with Swarovski
Photos by Mikko Puttonen
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