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Six reasons why you should go to Wimbledon 2016 | Style & Then Some

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Style and Then Some. Six reasons why you should go to Wimbledon 2016. I think I must be in heaven! These were the words uttered by my friend as we stepped through the gates of the iconic Wimbledon. Lawn tennis grounds last June. This was followed by, How can I ever get married? What can be better than this? Bring a picnic and you’ll find tables dotted about the courts, or get there early and you could secure a spot on Murray Mount for a pre-ordered Wimbledon Afternoon Tea Picnic. Britishness at its best.

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BOOK REVIEW: Walking on Custard and The Meaning of Life – A Guide for Anxious Humans By Neil Hughes | Style & Then Some

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Style and Then Some. BOOK REVIEW: Walking on Custard and The Meaning of Life – A Guide for Anxious Humans By Neil Hughes. It is a truth often unacknowledged that 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. That seems like a lot right? Speak to your family and friends. You will be surprised just how many people have/are going through their own struggles and can offer compassion in this difficult time. Where to begin with your reading list? Enter Neil Hughes’s. Hughes explain...

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My week below the breadline | Style & Then Some

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Style and Then Some. My week below the breadline. Our guest blogger, Claire Anderson, took on a challenge to Live Below the Line. Setting aside 1 per day for all her meals and drinks across five days, she stood in solidarity with millions of people across the world who live in extreme poverty. Here, she reports on dealing with caffeine withdrawal, bland food, and recognising what this challenge is really about. As it was, I had three days at work and a weekend ahead of me. My shopping basket. The charity...

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How to dress timelessly, courtesy of The Age of Adaline | Style & Then Some

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Style and Then Some. How to dress timelessly, courtesy of The Age of Adaline. Last week, I went to see The Age of Adaline, featuring the world’s most wholesome beautiful person Blake Lively in her first starring movie role. Sure, it’s probably not going to win any Oscars, and there are some seriously tenuous science references throughout, but if you’re looking for an easy Sunday movie with pretty people and prettier clothes, this is the ticket. Read an interview with the film’s costume designer here.

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10 ridiculous make-up claims that I totally fell for | Style & Then Some

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Style and Then Some. 10 ridiculous make-up claims that I totally fell for. I’m slightly ashamed to admit I recently bought some moisturiser because it claimed to improve the texture and luminosity of my skin by precisely 97%. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m very pleased with the cream, but reflecting on it, my decision to buy this particular product based on it’s ability to improve the luminosity of my skin makes me question my sanity. Can you even measure luminosity? Or texture for that matter? But spheres ...

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Does ‘mindfulness’ really work? | Style & Then Some

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Style and Then Some. Does ‘mindfulness’ really work? It may sound a bit new-age, a bit Silicon Valley, a new craze for the Birkenstocks-and-avocado set, but ‘mindfulness’ – a peaceful mix of meditation, wishful thinking and simple observation – is a daily practice recommended across the world. It claims to help mental ailments from depression to insomnia and even features as a treatment on the NHS website. But does it really work? To get the most out of the exercises, I’d recommend setting aside ti...

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Can beauty products create the ultimate scent of summer? | Style & Then Some

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Style and Then Some. Can beauty products create the ultimate scent of summer? The ultimate smell of summer can be summed up in three simple ways for me fresh cut grass, barbecues and coconut. Thanks to the lovely people at YesTo. I was able to get my fill of all three in just one evening. Since the event I have managed to try quite a few of the products. I must say, I have never put much stock into ‘natural’ products. What does it mean? Is the fruit blended up? Does ‘natural’ mean ‘better’? Which is a go...

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Laser hair removal – the verdict | Style & Then Some

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Style and Then Some. Laser hair removal the verdict. About six months ago. I took a plunge and handed over a wad of cash for a course of laser hair removal. Fed up of applying creams, razors and wax strips (especially wax strips) to my bikini line, I’d heard just about the right level of endorsement for laser hair removal to give it a go. After the recommended six sessions has it been worth it? I chose The Private Clinic. So would I recommend it? Have you tried laser or IPL? Do you put stock in epilators?

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Buffalo Exchange: America’s awesome solution to your unworn clothes problem | Style & Then Some

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Style and Then Some. Buffalo Exchange: America’s awesome solution to your unworn clothes problem. Have you ever bought something from ASOS realized it’s not quite what you thought and missed your returns window? Me too. America has a solution. This long necklace from Loft was originally priced at $70. I got for $17. Pretty tidy. Golden Arrow Necklace, $14. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Click to email (Opens in new window). Enter your comment here.

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Could you live on £1 a day? I’ve joined the 1.2 billion people who do | Style & Then Some

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Style and Then Some. Could you live on 1 a day? I’ve joined the 1.2 billion people who do. Claire Anderson, our guest blogger, has this week joined the Live Below the Line campaign. She is choosing to live on 1 a day for five days for all her meals and drinks, in solidarity with those millions of people across the world who live in extreme poverty. Admittedly, prep for Live Below the Line 2015 didn’t start well. Poverty, even temporarily, is severely limiting and I doubt what I have pulled together will ...