The breathtaking beauty of the North Wales coastline, mountains and forests are hard to miss. There’s a new view around every corner as you explore this unspoilt destination. Different features and effects appear from season to season, and even from day to day. However, North Wales is not all about wide open spaces and room to breathe. There are abundant places to tempt you away from the landscape, including towns, villages and tourist attractions to suit all ages and interests.
#FashionINspired | The Best Fashion Month Looks So Far
Can you believe that February’s done? It seems that January lasted for 3 months and February, the fashion month, for only 10 days! Crazy, isn’t it? Be as it may, February brought to us new rules and trends as far as fashion is concerned, so we can relax now browsing the internet to find the best fashion combinations we are going to rock during the course of 2018. So, take a look at the best fashion trends that are going to be huge this year:
Plastic
One of the most prominent trends that somehow started in 2017 but reached its peak this year is definitely wearing PVC plastic garments. If you don’t own a plastic piece of clothing, consider yourself totally unprepared for the upcoming season. Chanel and Valentino started this whole trend by introducing their PVC transparent coats, but if these are a bit too much for you, you can always opt for a PVC accessory such as a belt, backpack or shoes. The good thing about these is that they won’t be hiding your killer combination you’re wearing underneath, so you can always wear the best pieces you own and still have them noticed, even with a coat on top!
Gold
A lot of gold is in this season! Thanks to Versace, gold accessories are bigger and bolder than ever. Make no mistake, though, the trend is not wearing gold from head to toe – one of the biggest hits the following season will be golden accessories. So choosing between a golden brooch that you will put on a beige blazer like Gigi Hadid in Versace’s backstage photo shoot, a black leather belt with golden details or a lot of golden necklaces around your neck is definitely something all of us will be doing this year. Make sure to get all the golden rings and bracelets your mom or grandma have and rock them out in the streets proudly. Be golden this year!
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It seems that Versace is dictating the trends this season. Could it be because of the TV show American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace? Probably not, as Versace is always magnificent. Another thing that is going to be huge this year are colors. For example, the already mentioned brand rocked multiple colors on a single garment, but the most prominent was the combination of navy blue and red, which does indeed look amazing. Moreover, it’s also the season of comic book pants and tops, so having your favorite cartoon or comic book character on your thighs is possible this year. Lastly, choosing different brands to put on your top is also something you should look for – take any 90s brand logo and have it printed on your t-shirt. Fantastic!
Oriental
As far as oriental is concerned, there is a place in the fashion industry that is reserved only for this. Namely, if you’ve ever wanted to wear a kaftan this is your chance to, because 2018 is the season for that. The positive thing about kaftans is that they are not only meant for the beach. There are some which are excellent for wearing during the day in the city, or ones that are dark, so they’re excellent for a cold, rainy day. The uniqueness and originality of kaftans always improves our mood, so make sure to check out a couple of them and equip yourself with at least one for the seasons to come.
Futuristic
Perhaps this future we’re living at the moment isn’t the future that we expected to see ten years ago, but there are sure futuristic elements that met our expectations. Even though it’s still not fashionable to go out in the streets wearing futuristic garments from head to toe, you should definitely choose one and combine with the rest of your attire. This season, the biggest futuristic hits are definitely sunglasses and shoes, so if you get to see something that you really like, go ahead and wear it with confidence!
Athletic
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Last but not the least, let’s talk a bit about probably the biggest trend of the previous year that is only becoming stronger and stronger. Ladies (and some gentlemen), we’re talking about athleisure! This year, you literally have no rules, as you can combine high-quality sneakers with a formal gown and still look hella good.
It seems that 2018 doesn’t have any rules, but you know the fashion world – you cannot make any mistakes. So if you’re a fashionista and really do care about what your Instagram followers will say about your attire – take a couple of ideas from this list and watch the likes and followers multiply.
W| By Claire Hastings via #FashionINspired
#InspireLSFitness | 5 Hardest Parts to Running a Marathon
Whether you’re trying to prove a point or you’re genuinely interested in testing your limits, a marathon is difficult to tackle even as a regular runner.
But you probably already know this; and you might have tried once or twice before reading these lines. Failure in training or running a marathon is not something to be ashamed of. You should learn from it and continue trying, until you reach your goal.
You can’t take marathon training lightly as there are many difficulties that can appear. To give you an idea of how to approach it, here’s some expert tips on the hardest parts you will encounter and how to overcome these.
#FoodandDrink | #EatingWithPrecious Reviews The Localist
Eating with Precious visited The Localist on a rather cold winter Monday evening but the experience did not disappoint.
What is The Localist Like?
The Localist has cool rustic exposed brick walls which then meet chic blue interiors throughout the restaurant, bar and bathrooms which give off a relaxed vibe.
What did EatingwithPrecious order?
BBQ Glazed Chicken Wings with paprika
The chicken wings were all great sizes and so tasty. There is a sweet flavour with this dish from the BBQ and paprika rather than spicy.
A clear favourite of the evening.
Fried Mozzarella bites
This was served with avocado and sweet chilli sauces were good additions to the Mozzarella bites adding more flavour.
Truffle and Parmesan Fries
The scent of the truffle fries is divine. I knew they were arriving as I could smell them from the kitchen.
These fries are made truffle oil rather than decorated with truffle shavings and garnished with Parmesan shavings.
Good portion size, arrived hot, great taste.
“Chef Special” Tempura Prawns
This is a winner 🏆 ! Great tasting sweet chilli sauce and juicy prawns.
Main Courses:
Spicy Pork Sausage Burger
This is a handmade stacked and jam packed burger filled with broccoli, lettuce, tomato and smoked Scamorza cheese. The European theme was clear with this burger with the use of Scamorza cheese from Italy.
This burger is a great portion size, it came piping hot and the pork sausage has a hint of spice which is just enough. If you want more spice you could add the chilli oil which is provided on the table.
The burger is served with slices of sweet pickled gherkins on the side which brings a refreshing aftertaste from the burger.
Lemon and Honey Sea Bream
The sea bream was delicious with contrast of sweet from the honey and crunchy salad. This was a good portion size and a healthy dish.
The Verdict:
The ⭐ dishes from the evening: BBQ Glaze Chicken Wings, Prawn Tempura and Lemon and Honey Sea Bream.
Would EatingwithPrecious recommend The Localist?
Absolutely.
The Localist has attentive staff, reasonably priced food and relaxed vibes where you can eat your food, have conversations and not feel rushed. The only regret of the evening was not ordering the Prawn and Charcoal Burger bun also, but that is saved for another time.
The restaurant is bigger than it initially looks, the space is utilised well with various sections throughout the venue.
The Localist also offers deals like happy hour drinks and set menus and adds a cool touch to even the smallest details. The receipts arrive in a trinket box below.
This place would be good for, catch ups drinks, meetings or an intimate dinner.
Thanks to The Localist team and Local Spoon.
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W| By Eating With Precious
#Lifestyle | Wine Room Etiquettes: Do You Know the Most Important Rules?
Just like it is important to store fine wine in a cellar to preserve the quality and the taste of your wine investment, it is also essential to practice wine room manners and etiquettes to preserve one’s reputation in the world of wine.
So, here are some of the most important etiquettes that one is supposed to know about wine tasting, or just about being in the wine room itself.
#FoodandDrink | Victory Mansion – Stoke Newington’s Hidden Gem
On Stoke Newington High St, you will find lots of places to eat, however if you’re a local or happen to be visiting the area, we’d recommend you do pop by Victory Mansion opposite the police station, for their delectable tacos. It’s been on the high street for over two years, but they recently changed the menu to make it more affordable for local residents and its going down a storm; based on keen observations.
#OlgaStarEnlightens | Struggling With Meditation? READ THIS!
Meditation by its original definition is nothing more than thinking about something or contemplating about something. Lately however when someone says ‘I meditate’ we assume the person sits in the lotus position (with legs crossed) holding palms of their hands together in a prayerlike gesture and… thinking nothing.
When we want to meditate, we usually mean we want to relax in an efficient manner. In short, meditation can be any type of ‘activity’ where your mind is taken off the daily struggles and your body is somewhat rested. Which, in itself, is a bit of a dangerous slope given that many meditation tapes suggest for you to lie down. And of course, we fall asleep if we are tired enough, we’ve all been there!
So, are there other type of meditations we can all do easily and while achieving the results we seek from meditation: rest, recharge and some feeling of balance, (even if only a short period of time after performing meditation?)
| Fenty Beauty Launches Limited Edition Dirty Thirty Killawatt Highlighter
Fenty Beauty has announced the launch of its limited edition Dirty Thirty Killawatt Highlighter. The new launch, in celebration of Rihanna’s 30th birthday, is a custom, blinged out version of one of her favorite Killawatt Freestyle Highlighters in Trophy Wife, a 3D hyper-metallic gold shade.
