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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