Review: The Lady Ottoline, Bloomsbury, London

If you ever find yourself in Bloomsbury, known for its creative agencies and law schools, then a trip to the newly refurbed Lady Ottoline is definitely in order. We were invited down to try the grub and sample the drinks on offer one Saturday afternoon before a friend's wedding, and you know what? We were pleasantly surprised at what this old socialite had to offer. Let's start with a history lesson: Lady Ottoline was a well known It Girl and aristocrat of her day. Oh to be able to live in a prestigious London borough and have men provide...

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Aubrey Organics: a brand with a difference

With a cosmetics industry full of brands testing on animals, practising unethical business morals and often putting consumers’ interests last, it’s refreshing to see one quite the opposite. The company was created forty years ago, and their products now sell to 4500 retailers throughout the world. “Why use something synthetic when something natural works so much better?” That is the philosophy behind Aubrey Organics’ products. They only use natural and organic ingredients from fair trade sources to hand make products, without machinery, in...

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Review: Retro Feasts Pop Up, Mayfair, London

As the independent women Beyonce and the Spice Girls have told us we should be, we don't need no men or no job to validate our existence. No, we're powerful, strong leaders, in charge of our own destinies. If you want that extra tall venti latte with whole milk, topped with whipped cream, syrup and lashings of caramel sauce, YOU HAVE IT SISTAH WOOO! Sometimes, though, we all crave those creature comforts. You know the ones. The snuggles on the sofa with your sister. The flowers your boyfriend buys you after a really rubbish week. And good old-fashioned...

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Why living in the city can ruin a woman's health

We all know a poor diet can affect our moods. But according to a shocking new study, women's stress levels are also affected by a lack of green space, leading us to believe we have a deeper need for mother nature than we first thought. What's more, the study suggests there are significant differences in stress patterns depending on your gender, with men hardly being affected whether they're in the middle of a city or living in the idylls of the country. Cortisol, the hormone that's released when we're feeling the pressure od daily life, was...

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Here's how to... use work experience and internships to land your dream job

Getting a work experience or internship placement can be just as challenging as finding a job, (but you try telling that to my parents) and you quite often need a lot of time, patience and a strong personality to deal with the piles of rejections that you will no doubt receive. But that precious experience you get could be the difference between your CV getting picked over someone else's. So what's the best way to go about getting a placement? In my experience I’ve found having an endless supply of coffee, tea, chocolate and cake helped me to...

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CLOSED - WIN! Hair extensions worth £168

It's competition time again at six out of ten. This time we're offering a prize for all your long haired lovelies out there. A full head of clip-in extensions perfectly matched to your own hair colour. How fab is that? Established in 1968, Hairaisers is one of the oldest and most respected hair extensions provider in the UK, their extensions have graced many of Fashion Week catwalks. And they've even been used to glam up the contestants on the X Factor live shows. So, together with Hairaisers, we'd love to offer one lucky reader the chance...

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Here's how to... survive the dreaded commute to work

For many, commuting has become a way of life. With house prices rising, we can no longer afford to be picky about where we work, or live. So this means looking further afield for affordable housing and spending more time than we'd care to on trains and trams, buses and bikes. For most, it's a nightmare. I've recently had to adopt a four hour round trip commute and, so far, my feelings are mixed. I love the chance to catch up on work, listen to music and read (not to mention the endless cups of coffee and sausage rolls that can be savoured after...

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Four fads of the 90s that were awesome, then a bit rubbish, and are now awesome once again

The 90s were a wondrous time. Britney was young and innocent in her schoolgirl outfit and years away from shaving her head, the Friends were entertaining us with a new adventure every week (OH ROSS HOW COULD YOU SAY RACHEL'S NAME AT THE ALTAR?!?!11?!) and the Spice Girls weren't old and mothers and were instead teaching all us young girls how awesome Margaret Thatcher was because girl power. As with any decade, fads in the 90s came and went with wild abandon. We've picked four trends which were amazing at the time, then embarrassing as we tried...

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Five sweet shop and dessert inspired cocktail recipes

In a hunt for the best Birmingham bars I stumbled upon Fumo, who say they offer quirky cocktail creations to suit any palette. Now, being the cheeky sorts we are, we decided to put this to the test. Surely any mixologist worth their salt can come up with a bespoke cocktail for even the fussiest punter, right? Anthony Trueman rose to our challenge and created a range of cocktails based on old skool treats from way back when, ESPECIALLY for us! You have to give these six out of ten sweet treats a try! Eton Mess Cocktail This traditional old school...

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Here’s how to... manage your time wisely (like an owl)

We’re all very busy. Can you believe it's September already? Between working, studying, travelling, family, relationships, hobbies and a social life, we don’t have much spare time. While keeping busy is good, trying to squeeze it in can you leave you struggling to keep your head above water. If this is the case, it’s time to step back and think about how you’re managing your time. It starts with prep. Cringe-worthy though it may be, I think the saying “failing to prepare is preparing to fail” couldn’t be truer. Getting prepared can free up time...

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