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Last year, Britain’s top-selling fashion magazine, LOOK, made a splash at London Fashion Week with the first-ever magazine event to grace the famous sartorial celebration. LOOK’s groundbreaking catwalk show featured high street fashion exclusively and was the only LFW showcase open to consumers. The LOOK Show continues the publication’s tradition of showcasing the most beautiful but accessible fashions, and Londoners will soon be treated to LOOK Magazine’s biggest and brightest show yet at the city’s iconic new Olympic mall.

From haute couture to high vis vests, Westfield Stratford City has got it all – the shopping centre, which opens its doors to the public today, is Europe’s largest urban shopping mall, boasting 300 outlets selling the latest lifestyle and fashion brands. The luxury mall makes the ideal location for The LOOK Show 2011, which will take place in the spectacular shopping paradise this coming Saturday. The LOOK Show will feature the latest fashion lines from the UK’s most popular brands, in a mall where shoppers can find the biggest and most beautiful names in high street fashion from Aldo to Zara.

Although the thought of getting older may frighten some of us, it’s always a reason to celebrate, see the friends that you may have not seen in a while and possibly throw your name away in an elegantly wasted manner. Having the best party venue is the name of the game and Vanilla in Oxford circus is an apt party venue for any birthday girl or boy.

Apart from having that illusive venue, for the perfect indulgence place birthday cake order online. Vanilla is a sophisticated, chic and contemporary cocktail lounge and restaurant venue. This private party venue London has an innovative and striking interior with an all-white colour scheme that is complemented and enhanced by mirrored LED walls and ornate crystal chandeliers. This birthday party venue is perfect for dinner, offering a variety of flavours for all discerning palates. Classic dishes like Foie gras terrine, Norwegian smoked salmon and lobster tagliatelle are featured on the menu. After the dinner delight you experienced the dance floor is open and with a DJ booth and razor sharp sound system, it sets the scene for partying into the early hours of the morning.

Looking for something to do in London this summer holiday? We always talk about some of the best live events, restaurants to attend and once off happenings going on in London, but to my surprise, today I realized that we’ve never mentioned the idea of taking a cruise on the River Thames. Yes, it’s not a huge event, but it definitely is something you need to check out if you live in London or if you’re simply just visiting.

Thames river cruises have been in operation in London for over 300 years now. Starting off as basic cruises, taxi’s etc, the Thames river cruise industry has grown into a flourishing industry that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every summer. One can now arrange a Thames river cruise as a romantic setting for a quiet date or perhaps enjoy a nice quiet cruise on the Thames whereby you have lunch or dinner with family or friends. People have weddings that take place on Thames river cruise boats and all sorts of other functions.

The glitter of Hollywood sees many stars raise and fall as they attempt to become the richest actors in the world. Yet can any of them beat the rap stars of Hollywood who are seemingly indestructible when it comes to buying power? These multi-millionaires are at the top of their game and living the life as not only singers, but honest-to-goodness businessmen who are able to use their star power to create empires that extend their name far beyond a single MP3.

Ever since their invention in 1945 by a German physician, Doc Martens have remained as one of the top boot brands in the world. They are tough, durable and appeal to any fashion market. Point in case, many celebrities are spotted every day sporting a fine pair of Doc Martens men’s or women’s shoes. Some of the celebs who strut their stuff in this hard-wearing boot include:

Tomorrow, 9th March, marks National No Smoking Day in the UK, and there will be a number of events taking place throughout the London area in order to promote the anti-smoking charity. Any smoker wanting to quit will hardly need a clinical research expert to tell them how harmful cigarettes can be, and No Smoking Day is dedicated to helping scores of smokers who have made the decision to finally kick that nasty habit!

The theme of National No Smoking Day 2011 is “Time to Quit?” and invites smokers to use the day to mark the beginning of a lifelong smoke-free commitment. From coffee mornings to drop-in information sessions and “Quit and Get Fit” programmes, National No Smoking Day will host a series of free events across the country.

London Fashion Week has just drawn to a close, and the city’s style gurus are abuzz with news of the hottest trends that will soon be spreading beyond the catwalks and into the fashion world at large. Whether you like to strut your stuff in a solid pair of safety boots, or tiptoe around in six-inch stilettos, London Fashion Week served up trends to suit any taste – and according to reviews of LFW 2011, designers pulled out all the stops to make this year’s event a truly fantastic experience…

The iconic Vivienne Westwood looked to Lewis Carroll’s surreal classic Alice in Wonderland for her latest inspiration; her collection showcased at London Fashion Week featured models in oversized crowns and out-of-this-world make-up. The Queen of punk-inspired fashion lived up to her name with this beautifully bizarre collection, and fans will happily take this trend straight out of the Mad Hatter’s tea party to the streets.

That time of year is fast approaching once again – London might be cold, but the fashion world will be heating up in feverish anticipation of London Fashion Week! Fashionistas can expect to see everything from safety trainers to seven-inch heels strutting down the catwalk this February as the latest collections for 2011 take the London fashion industry by storm.

The dates are set, and London Fashion Week will run from February 18th to 22nd. Among the designers featured will be Nicholas Kirkwood (who can make even a pair of military boots look like a work of art) and Nina Dolcetti, known for her signature sculptural platform designs.

We all read endless articles giving us winter safety driving tips and holiday tips etc., but what we often forget is that the average pedestrian also needs to take not of a few winter safety tips. This quick post takes a look at some basic winter safety tips to bear in mind when making your way from one event to the next for the remainder of winter, check it out…

1. Pay close attention to news and weather reports to ensure that you don’t get caught up in a blizzard or try commute through an area where all transport has been stopped due to bad weather or snowy conditions.

Billed as London’s definitive maritime experience, the London Boat Show attracts crowds of enthusiastic sailors to the ExCel Exhibition Centre every January. Whether you’re a seasoned seafarer, or still fresh from a Day Skipper Theory course, the lure of the famous London International Boat Show should prove irresistible. Last year an estimated 102, 655 people attended the show, and 2011 looks set to be even bigger with a number of exciting new features guaranteed to appeal to sailing enthusiasts of all ages.