Tag: kiesha meikle
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Today I am…going for bold!
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…Why going bold can lead to a more enjoyable and exciting life! Inspiration could and should come from anywhere, for me it was a bright red chair. I call it my LOVE chair. To be honest it encompasses all that is big and bold – colour, size and style. I…
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Gangster Squad chic
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For those of you who are yet to watch or even hear about Gangster Squad, it is a film set in the 1940’s and is based on the story of LAPD officers and detectives forming a group called the “Gangster Squad unit” who attempt to keep Los Angeles safe…
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Fashion News!
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Fashion News bulletin: It is cold outside…and our skin is suffering because of it. However, never fear as WRANGLER will be launching the first pair of moisturising jeans which could banish itchy dry legs forever! The pioneering skinny-fit style incorporates high-performance skincare ingredients to protect your legs from the dehydrating…
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New year…new hair
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So you want longer hair but have recently had a bob cut? Well, never fear because hair extensions can be a fast track way to waist length tresses – with little to no fuss. If you are not comfortable with styling your hair or have someone who assists you, don’t…
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Invest in a dress
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The investment dress…you know the one. That dress that is your fail safe, your go to, your fall back plan… I have one, it is navy blue, fits like a glove and is knee length. What makes this dress so special is that it does not need to be ironed,…
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Watch out, you may be doing too much…
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Like many people, I own an Apple Watch. By Kiesha Meikle. I find it pretty useful – when I remember to put it on. That said, I never, ever, use it to tell the time. My watch alerts me to new messages and even rings when someone is trying to…
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Anthologist, Bank (London)
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Anthologist is an all-day and evening venue for those wanting anything from a breakfast from the Deli, lunch, drinks, dinner or a private party setting. Their seasonal menu is known for providing a quirky twist on well known dishes with ‘quality, local ingredients, a unique ‘skinny’ cocktail and impressive wine…
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Pros and cons of permanent make-up
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When it comes to doing your make-up in the morning, if you are either bind or partially sighted the process may go one of either two ways. You have learnt how to apply your make-up over time and have confidence in your abilities. You create a beautiful masterpiece, which you…
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Vocaleyes
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Audio description has opened up a whole new world of arts for people who are blind or partially sighted. Linn Martinussen spoke to Toby Davey, Deputy Director of VocalEyes, a charity which has been providing audio description for various areas of the arts since 1988. VocalEyes provides audio description for…
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Pilates
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Pilates: While it’s true that some workouts may be more difficult to do when you are blind or partially sighted, this is not to say that great fitness and an equally good physique cannot be achieved with the right support and instruction. Verbal cues, guidance and the use of touch…
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Running When Blind
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Running is one of those exercises that some blind and partially sighted people find hard to get started with. A sport which is often seen as a cheap and easy way for a sighted person to get fit requires so much more planning when you have little or no sight…
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Zumba
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A day at the gym with some Zumba thrown in… by Leslie Cousins Being visually impaired myself, I know that joining a traditional gym when you have sight loss can be very frustrating. Equipment can often be very complicated and difficult to operate, venues can be too big, staff are…
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Easy Squeezy!
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Original Source Original Source describes its Cassis and Cranberry Shower Shot as: ‘…bursting with berry power to give your shower a blast of fruity goodness. ..with 43 real Ribes Nigrum – or blackcurrants to the average person – each one packed with more vitamin C than you can shake a…
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Colour Me Happy!
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Aromatherapy spray tan Cucumba, The Urban Pitstop By Catherine Moat I am certainly no stranger to fake tan. Trust me, I’ve tried the lot, and while some of them are better than others, all of them have left me smelling distinctly ‘biscuity’ – and not in a good way! Cucumba…
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Lash in a flash!
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Thicker lashes Treatment done at the Karen Betts Professional studio By Leslie Cousins ‘Blink + Go, a 20 minute treatment for longer, thicker and fuller lashes. Lasting up to two weeks before having them professionally removed.’ I’ve never really had anything done with my eyelashes in the past, other than applying…
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Eternally moisturised…
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Eternal Skincare Eternal Skincare – Aloe Super Hydrating Moisturiser By Leslie Cousins Accessibility This amazing face and body moisturiser comes in a pot container which could make it easier for someone who is blind or partially sighted to access the product, it is also both wide and tall so scooping the product is not…
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Fishy Business
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Body Heat, Fulham By Fenella Brown Fish pedicures are everywhere. So much so that you can now get one in almost every beauty salon in the UK. With my feet desperately needing a bit of TLC prior to my holiday, I decided to find out what all the fuss was…
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Leticia Haute Coiffure
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Being a girl with a “passion for fashion” I couldn’t resist the temptation to visit an up-market beauty salon, which offered a red carpet look. Booking myself in I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that I would be having both my hair and nails done as part of their…
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Miracle Oil (Aldi)
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Having afro hair is a glorious thing! But it is not easy – especially if you want it to be healthy and happy. This is probably why I am such a hair product fiend, anything that can sort out my unruly curls and tame my mane, whilst keeping my hair…
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Pizza Express, Clapham (London)
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There will never come a time when I don’t eat pizza…seriously. So when I heard about a pizza that contained only 500 calories, I decided to take a few of my pizza loving friends to check it out… *Pizza Express, Clapham Quality: Oh goats cheese Leggera pizza…how I love you.…
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Suda Thai, Covent Garden (London)
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SUDA Thai is a modern Thai restaurant which offers a selection of dishes. Anything from street food to contemporary quality Thai dishes with a twist. Their main focus is rice with a menu which includes a vast selection of seafood rice dishes and fresh curries. Our visit to the Covent…
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Ajala Spa, St Pauls
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With so many spas promising to pamper and groom you, not to mention the myriad of treatments there are to choose from – anything from chocolate body wraps to caviar facials – its hard to know where to go to get just the right experience for you. There is always…
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Celeb style
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Anyone who knows me, will know that I have a celeb style crush on Solange Knowles. It is a combination of things really, the ‘I don’t care that I am Beyonce’s sister, I am doing me’ attitude, the eclectic style and of course there is the funky afro…amazeballs. So, her latest…
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Kara’s ‘I love shoes!’ reviews: Fitflop and Oliveira
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One of the many choices us women have to make each day, is whether to wear flats or heels. We also know that either choice can have its drawbacks. Flat shoes are usually comfortable and practical, but can look pretty frumpy. Heels make you look amazing, but after a long…
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Whats new?
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We have a brand new contributor called Kara Rowe. Kara is crazy about shoes and will be writing our ‘I Love Shoes!‘ reviews for the coming months. We will be welcoming back Nataliya from her overseas travels in the next few weeks, stay posted for some of her articles on…
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Rain, rain, go away…
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So, it’s raining again…what a surprise. What is it about the rain and its blatant disregard for hair, make-up and footwear? Well ladies, it’s time to fight back. Check out our style saviors for those days when letting the rain win… is just not an option. Grrrr! Protecting your hair:…
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A Hidden Gem
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Tucked away in a suburban street, is Muswell Hill’s best kept secret. Behind two large barnyard style doors, you will find Emi Hojo and her Rikyu salon – a sanctuary for those in need of some pampering…Japanese style. A modern health and beauty salon practising ancient Japanese traditions, Rikyu offers a…
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Kara’s ‘I love shoes’ reviews
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By Kara Rowe Booted and Suited is a small company that’s been going for a few years. They claim to sell designer shoes at cheaper prices, which to be honest can still be a little bit out of my budget. However, they do have quite a lot on sale most…
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Beg, borrow or steal…
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…Or maybe just hire? Let’s face it, not many of us can afford to buy a designer frock each time we hit the town or attend a big event. But there is a way that you can look like you have. A new influx of easy to use and affordable…
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It’s a tough job…
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What a day, who would have thought that testing make-up and beauty products would be such hard work. Ok, ok I’m lying; to be honest it was a blast from start to finish! The first StyleAble product testing day took place on Monday 21 August and was held at Central…
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Keeping it real
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Solange Knowles, Gwyneth Paltrow, Keira Knightley, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu are all fans of the natural look. Even Holly Willoughby recently tweeted a pic of herself without make up – she looked just as beautiful. What most of us forget is that underneath all of the expertly applied make…
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Easy as 1,2,3 (4 and 5)
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Five steps to lovely looking skin By Georgia Collins With the constantly changing weather, it’s hard to keep your skin looking and feeling gorgeous. In fact, the wind and rain can leave your skin feeling distinctly dry and run down. Remember when your mum used to tell you to eat…
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All about the eyes…
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[stextbox id=”alert” image=”null”]A regular eye test can identify any early indications of diseases such as cataract, glaucoma and age related macular degeneration. An eye test can also identify other problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure for which the optometrist can refer you back to a GP. National sight…
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Looky here…
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You know when you come across a product that does it all and you wonder why all products aren’t like that? Well, the Ultimate Styler is a bit like that really… For someone with a visual impairment this can actually be a pretty handy tool, as everything you need for…
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Selecting the Right Summer Fashion (Advertorial)
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With the summer season finally upon is, it’s time for most of us to start looking into updating our wardrobes. Each new season brings new weather, and along with that, new fashion trends and styles. So, if you are someone who considers yourself particularly fashion-conscious, you have probably been thinking…
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Ballgowns at the V&A
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Ballgowns at the V&A By Steph Cutler When I heard about Ballgowns, an exhibition of ‘British glamour since 1950’ currently at the V&A, it’s no surprise that I was keen to pay a visit. Ballgowns showcases around sixty ballgowns in total and includes stunning dresses, red carpet evening wear and…
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Father’s day is coming…help!
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Father’s day is coming and once again, figuring out what to buy has left me stumped… My dilemma? Well, it is how much to spend. Taking into account that payday feels like an eternity away, it’s not a birthday, so there is no real need to blow my overdraft inorder to…
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Support pants uncovered
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Look, let me put it to you like this, if it wasn’t for my support pants I would’nt be able to wear half of the dresses in my wardrobe. Which means my support pants are an integral part of my wardrobe and..yes..yes, I love them. I love the fact they…
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Corrie wins BAFTA battle…but not in the style stakes!
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The Bafta TV Awards had many glued to the television last night, with some of the UK’s most popular soap stars in attendance…. However, despite reigning supreme for some time, Eastenders were pipped to the post by the Corrie crew, who looked (even if they were acting) very surprised to…
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Wardrobe malfunction
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You know that moment when you realise your shoes are unbearable and that you can’t walk another step? Or when your friend tells you that your dress is completely see through and your granny pants are clearly visible? When the double sided tape peaks through your low cut dress or…
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Got it nailed?
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You are not ready until your nails are on point…if you know what I mean. Nail trends have been a huge focus on the catwalk for some time now, but this spring/summer – like everything else this season – going bold with colour and print is the name of the…
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Would you?
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My friend is getting married in October and the last time we spoke, she told me about the moment when her longterm boyfriend proposed. It sounded magical – he went down on one knee, he confessed his undying love and she was presented with a princess cut diamond ring. Nice…
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Key pieces…described.
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The key to staying ahead of the game in the fashion stakes? Mix it up! Grab yourself some printed items, add a bit of colour and contrast here and there and then mix it all up with some animal shaped accessories. Got it? Well, check out a selection of key…
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Giveaway: Shoes!
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Ok, so they are a little bright! But trust me, anything with colour, especially neon, will set you in good stead for Spring/ Summer 2012. Seeing as it is London Fashion Week, I have this pair of size 6 (they actually fit more like a size 5) t.u.k court shoes…