In 2014 I will stop making New Year resolutions

Guys, can you believe 2013 is almost over already? Whether your year's been good, bad, fun, or just plain strange, looking back I'm sure there are things we wished we could have done more of and definitely things we should have done less of. But rather than worry about another fad diet or giving up the booze/chocolate/burritos because seriously, we all fail those oh so cliché resolutions, why not start thinking about doing something different, to make 2014 a really memorable, happy year? We've put our thinking caps on and come up with a few...

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Here's how to... resign from your job

There's nothing better than leaving a job for better things, whether those things are a shiny new role, a trip to an unexplored land, or just sitting at home in your pants watching Jeremy Kyle. Long hours, a demanding boss, bitchy workmates, horrific commute or boring work are just some reasons why thousands will be looking for a new job in 2014. So say something better comes along and you want to take your chances at a happier ten hours a day for the rest of your life because retirement just won't happen for most of us. How are you supposed...

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Review: Drunch, Mayfair

Tucked away on a little side lane off one of the busiest streets in London is a little café. No, it’s not a café. It’s more like a restaurant. Actually, it’s probably more of a tea house than restaurant. Well, they do serve tea and cake, but it’s definitely a lounge. Saying that... Much like it’s name, Drunch – either a blend of dinner and lunch, or drunk lunch, we're unsure which – is a tiny little place right next to Bond Street tube station serving everything from tea and cakes to full-on mixed grills. See why we were hesitant to categorise...

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Here's how to... survive working as a Christmas retail temp

Our writer Shannon's got some tips for anyone (un)lucky enough to be earning cold hard cash as a Christmas temp this year. Here are her tips for staying same. Working in retail is one of those things that everyone ends up doing at some point, but it isn’t exactly something very many people want to do, especially in the run up towards Christmas. Over the past few months, retail outlets, boutiques and supermarkets have all been on the lookout for people who can spare a few hours over the holiday to help out with the mad rush of shoppers desperate...

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So you're in your twenties. Time for travel, or creating a career?

We asked writer Laura Greenslade which was best for twenty-somethings: forging a career like a mini Donald Trump, or travelling the world? Your early twenties - they're filled with so much expectation. Waving farewell to those awkward teenage years, we're supposed to hit twenty and somehow get our lives together. It's a time when we're supposed to do, see, and be a million plus one things. But what are our twenties really for? Are they for starting a career, establishing your profession and working towards your dream? Or are they for travelling,...

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Review: The Cricketers, Kew Green, Surrey

Tucked away in the picturesque area of Kew Gardens, we were only too happy to make the journey across London to check out the Cricketers, a pub that’s recently undergone a facelift akin to that of Liz Taylor. Now cricket (or griggit, from here on in), is a bit dull. It's been going on for what seems like decades this summer alone. And even though England have somehow lost - how one actually loses in cricket the editor is unsure - they still have what seems like billions of years of play left. However, we were pleasantly surprised at how colourful...

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CLOSED #Win! Your very own custom website

Aside from a clearly broken glass dolphin statue bought from a charity shop, I’ve never been given a gift from my boss. Granted I’ve been my own boss for a good while (I give myself gifts all the time, mainly cupcakes). But I wasn’t massively surprised to read* that over half of us have never get an end-of-year reward from their superiors, with the South East being the most tight-fisted. Saying that, with a wealth of crappy gifts being doled out on employees, I wouldn’t say that was a bad thing. In the survey one worker got given twelve bags...

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LONDON | Review: Supercity Aparthotels, The Rosebery

After spending the night in an apartment a while ago - and leaving feeling thoroughly disappointed and refusing to write a review because there was very little good that could be said and I'd end up sounding like a bad-tempered, whining bitchbag - I was really hesitant to try another. Because while apartments give you the experience of living like a minted Londoner in some of the most exclusive postcodes, you're very much on your own. You don't get the amenities and luxuries of a hotel. Like shampoo. Or a fully functioning kitchen. Except at...

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Here's how to... survive the Christmas crowds in London

Kamique Located right in the middle of Theatretown, Kamique's speciality is their range of mojitos with a twist. Sure there's the standard classics we all know about. But it's worth giving their seasonal variations a go, like the berry mojito made with fruit purée, served in a jam jar and garnished with a blackberry based on the recommendation of the waitress (who, by her own admission, has made thousands of mojitos). The fizzy cocktails are a great alternative if you're not a fan of the Cuban classic - try the Peach Bellini or Kir Royal for...

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Two winter warming hot cocktails

Rekordernogg Created by mixologist Joel Persson for Rekorderlig. Available at bars around the country. 30ml Dark rum 20ml Sweet sherry 10ml Sugar syrup 3 dashes Angostura Bitters 1/2 egg 200-250ml Hot Rekorderlig Winter Cider Rekorderlig Winter Cider Tankard (250ml) Mix all the ingredients together in a pan and whisk the egg into them. Heat pan on a stove, stirring gently. Pour into a Rekorderlig tankard. Dust with ground cinnamon, then serve with a candy cane and star anise. Chinese Winter Punch Created by mixologist Daniele Ziaco and available...

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Blogger trends we hope we'll see in 2014

December's the time to look back on the year and evaluate what went right, what went wrong, what should change and what should stay the same. So here are our blogger predictions for 2014. Spon con gone With bloggers more divided over sponsored content than ever - and Twitter-hosted chats ending up drama-fuelled conversations whenever PR/advertising is mentioned - bloggers will find new ways of making money from their little corner of the internet without that dreaded 'sponsored content' disclaimer. While sponsored content is the easiest way...

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CLOSED: Win! A £25 hungryhouse voucher

It's cold, there are twinkling lights wherever you go and Instagram is full of heavily filtered photos of market stalls selling mulled wine and bratwurst. Before you know it, it'll be time for the dreaded office party, where your boss dances like a loon to We Are Family, your colleagues bitch about who's overdressed and naughty flirting happens in the darkest corners (oh la la!). If you're lucky, you'll end up in some glitzy venue sipping champagne and nibbling on the finest canapés while enjoying civil chichat. If you're not, you'll end up...

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Colourful shoes to beat drab dark nights

1. Michael Kors Zebra Print Calfhair | 2. Paul Smith Madlyn Swirl Heel | 3. Melissa Vanilla Ice Cream Heel | 4. New Look Monochrome Dalmatian Heel | 5. Topshop Metallic Sandal...

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Review: Perkin Reveller, Tower of London

Settled literally underneath one of the most famous bridges in London is a little restaurant that's usually chanced upon by eager-eyed tourists taking in the sights, sounds and smells of the city (smells are down to the street vendors selling cups of caramel peanuts and hot sugared almonds). The Perkin Reveller - we'll get to why it's called that in a moment - is a cute little place serving all kinds of hearty foods and sumptuous cocktails, overlooked by the river, and the imposing Tower Bridge. We popped over to the Wharf for a quick bite on...

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Review: Home Is Where..., Birmingham

When we challenged Brummie blogger Tasha Mughal on Twitter to find the best cafe in her home city, we were pretty sure nothing would beat London's charms. Here, she talks about one of her new favourite places. And take it from us readers, we're jealous we don't live next to this little place! Cafés are ten a penny in any city, with a vast amount of chains taking over the high street. So sometimes it’s nice to discover a little independent gem that delivers, it's like finding your own buried treasure. Located on the outskirts of Birmingham City...

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Opening soon: Clutch, Hackney *resists the urge to make chicken puns*

I'm not a vegetarian. I tried when I was about 15. It lasted a week, ending with me devouring a plate of pasta and delicious tomato and steak sauce cooked by my mum's fair hands for five hours and then served with grating of Parmesan. But that's not to say I don't care about the welfare of animals that end up on our plates. Ever since Hugh Fearnley-Whittingwhatever took to the telly a few years ago to tell everyone just how battery and caged hens are treated, I've been a massive advocate of free range eggs and poultry. It's not been greeted...

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LONDON | Review: myhotel Chelsea

As part of our new little initiative to work with some of our favourite bloggers, we chose Abby of Wanderlust & Bake to review flirty and feminine myhotel Chelsea on a Sunday evening. Here's what she thought of this hotel in one of London's most swanky boroughs. Pass the bubbles won't you dahlink? Nestled snugly in-between Fulham Road and King’s Road, two of London’s swankiest streets, sits myhotel Chelsea. Last Sunday, after a day of eating, shopping and west London wandering, I spent the night at this boutique 46 room hotel and this is...

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What do you wish was taught at school?

I was sat at my desk looking through my general expenditure thinking how the actual hell did I manage to spend £15 in Poundland I'm sure I only bought 3 packs of Wagon Wheels, when it hit me. I've only really learnt how to do this stuff through winging it, Google, and asking my dad who is a maths genius and car expert. I didn't learn most of the skills I use in every day life from school. When I watched Educating Yorkshire it was pretty evident children feel learning the rhyming pattern of a limerick isn't going to help them in everyday life....

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YouTube Beauty

Following on from our Here's How To... about writing sponsored posts, it got me thinking about another aspect of blogging: video reviews. A camera, an internet connection, a love of make-up and a Blogger account: all the necessary ingredients to rack up thousands of pounds a month, if a new breed of online celebrity is anything to go by. These young stars are often paid generously to promote a company’s goods to their large fan base. Today, advertising with bloggers is more effective than traditional methods because it's very often a subtle...

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Dear Mr Lagerfeld... Chanel Dissolvant Doux Dissolvant Don't (lol)

In her latest bid to find beautiful brands that work, beauty creative director, Michaela Day, treats herself to a designer beauty item - but is it worth the price? We asked her to pen her thoughts on double C designer beauty... "I’m on a trip in southern India, sitting on my colonial veranda in Kerala soaking up the dawn. The sun is flooding silver-pink across the heavens, a stunning backdrop to this watery paradise. I have a cup of hot chai beside me, a finished book at my feet and a cold, dead camera battery in my hand. Obviously, there’s no...

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Here's how to... write a sponsored blog post like a pro*

It's a subject hotly debated among bloggers: should blogs feature sponsored posts. Some say yes, some metaphorically spit in your face at the mere suggestion of them. Whether you should or shouldn't is another matter entirely and one I'm quite frankly not interested in. Today I'm going to talk about how you can, nay, should write a post if you're being paid. 1. Don't be a bhore You're a beauty blogger, and an adult toy company asks you to write about their wicked cool gadget (I mention this as it's literally just happened to me). It could be...

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The Beauty Game: You’ll never see the beauty industry the same way again

We love discovering new writers. So when we heard about Michaela Day, a freelance beauty creative director, who penned The Beauty Game, we were hooked. The novel tells the story of Zoe, a talented copywriter who is thrust into the beauty industry. She struggles with her new role writing legal lies about anti-aging creams (PAH), and when she discovers the vile secret the company is hiding, she puts her job, and her life, on the line to uncover the ugly truth about beauty. Cue: mystery with a bit of foundation thrown in. Because when Zoe first...

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LONDON | How to get high in London

London's a beautiful place. But why see it like some common pigeon scuttling around for scraps of chips from the floor? Why not soar like an eagle, nay, a QUEEN'S TOWER RAVEN, and look at the capital city from a new perspective? I'll admit, writing this feature has been tough. London's seen a surge of new high rise offices and buildings taking shape, with three or four more due to open next year (each of which will no doubt have their own new take on drinking at a height). Developers have realised the cash money value of shoving a bar at the...

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Why in all my 28 years I've never worn a poppy, and why I never will

I was reading a post by Kellie of Big Fashionista yesterday while creating a database of bloggers to work with. And what she wrote inspired me to write this. Apologies, but instead of engaging in civilised, enjoyable debate in the comments as had been the case all evening, I've received some extremely threatening and abusive messages. Comments are now closed, and messages will be forwarded on to the relevant authorities. Once again, many apologies. Tomorrow is 11/11. Today is Remembrance Sunday. We should all know what this means, but sadly...

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Calling all bloggers! Would you like to be our #610hotel reviewer?

We love bloggers. It takes real dedication and commitment to keep a blog running, especially as most enjoy blogging as a hobby. Not to mention the time, energy and expense to make each and every site look its best, and each and every site look unique. From girls blogging about their favourite charity shop finds, to boys blogging about fatherhood, we love discovering news and unread gems Here at six out of ten, we work just as hard to bring you guys content and reviews that matter. But we're a tiny team of unpaid writers with full time jobs...

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Is it a bird? Is it a TRAIN? No, your train's been cancelled. It's Supercuts!

Over a week ago, half of the country was battening down the hatches thanks to a storm. HASHTAG UK STORM TWENTY THIRTEEN to be precise. Northerners - who get this weather pretty much every winter (and most summers and in fact all year round) - looked on in bewilderment, while us southerners who are by all admission, quite delicate, huddled under duvets with our teddies praying the roof stayed on and our cars were tree-free. I happened to be sat in Liverpool Street station all but stranded as Greater Anglia (who some of you may have snorted laughing...

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LONDON | Review: Hotel Megaro, Kings Cross

After attending the launch of Mouth Cancer Action Month (well, the after party anyway) over in ol' Westminster, a night in a London hotel called. Dentists sure know how to party a night away, and time just flew by speaking to mouth cancer survivor, Rachel, and their families. Before I knew it (and before another drink could be thrust into my hand) time had flown by, so I was prudent enough to book a hotel to save a night bus ride home. Hotel Megaro's* located right off Euston Road. As in, you can stand at the entrance and see St Pancras station...

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Is borrowing clothes from stores really such a bad idea? #cheapskate

It’s fair to say money’s tight. For those of us who work, a hefty chunk is taxed, a hefty chunk is spent on bills, rent and phones, and another hefty chunk is probably spent on trains, buses or petrol to, y’know, actually make enough money to spend on rent, bills, phones, trains buses and taxis after your earnings are taxed heftily. So with wallets being pulled every which way, is it really so bad to buy a dress, wear it, then return it for a refund? Is borrowing really so bad? I don’t think so. And sure, it may shock you and you might judge...

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Ryan Reynolds? More like Ryan Rey-no, amirite?

I can’t be the only one. I can’t be. I refuse to believe it. But for some reason, it seems I am. And I just don’t understand. You see, the men you girls probably fawn over, the Ryan Reynolds (weird head), the Harry Styles (ew, young) and the Robert Pattinsons (he played a sparkly vampire a little TOO well), I just don’t find remotely attractive. So while you dream about being the next Mrs Gyllenhall, just know that I have no idea what you find attractive about them. Take Brad Pitt for example. Sure, a fairly decent looking guy if you’re in to...

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When the week just doesn't go the way you want it: featuring Greater Anglia and broken fingers

We all have One of Those Days, but what's worse is when Those Days is actually one of Those Weeks. The Week when the universe, nature, and people all seem to huddle together and conspire to make your life just that bit more stressful and bothersome (I feel like Winnie the Pooh saying that). Take for example a fortnight ago. I was tired, up early and slightly frazzled. I'd been called at 5:30am to head into London to cover sick leave. I dutifully trotted to the station to get the Hell Train into work. If anyone's ever commuted with Greater Anglia,...

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