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Convenience Convenience, is anything but. Shaan (Adeel Akhtar) invades Ajay’s (Ray Panthaki) home as he is on the run from the Russians. Ajay is eight thousand, five hundred pounds and sixty two pence in debt to be exact and has………no money. None. Ajay comes up with a cunning plan. Rob…
Chicks Chat with… Minnie Ayres, dancer, actress, producer and one third of the terrific trio that is Triforce Creative Network; along with Jimmy Akingbola and Fraser Ayres. Over the years she’s worked across the board but extensively in Theatre acting in most Theatres in the UK. She’s probably best known…
Let your style represent your personality When we’re teenagers and young adults, we want to be noticed and appreciated because of our uniqueness and style. Still, as years go by, people spend less time on planning their clothing combinations and shopping for something that they like. The whole process almost…
Anari dessert • Anarocrema I remember, when I was a little girl, my grandmother would make anarocrema whilst the anari cheese was so so fresh it was still warm, literally straight from one of her beloved sheep. Rosewater captures the very essence of Greece,and of course, I only use rosewater…
When Design Becomes Art. The appreciaition of Art is in the eye of the beholder. So when design becomes art is this also a matter of subjectivity? Or is there an element of freedom, creativity and complexity which leads one item to become so unique that it encompasses both design…
Top Five Healthy Recipe Books Eating healthily should be a priority for everyone; however, often the whole thing seems complicated or even boring. A good healthy recipe book or two will show you that healthy eating can be easy and fun. Here are my top five suggestions: Plenty More by…
Exercise your way to a better mental health Now lets make one thing clear here, I am not an expert in exercise nor nutrition. I am simply a human being who has had shitty mental health and been on a long and challenging journey encompassing much learning on how to…
Microbeads – The Problem • The Alternatives • The Solution It’s that time of year when our skin is starting to look a little flat, our tans are starting to fade, and we want to even out and brighten our complexions ready for Autumn. Our hands reach to the back…
Cartel Land Mexico. Drugs. You might think you’ve got it sussed but this is no ordinary documentary. Oscar nominated and award-winning “Cartel Land” is one of the most finest and most impacting documentary films I have seen for some time. Matthew Heineman examines the ongoing problem between the US and…
THE GOOSE THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGG PARADIGM & HOW IT CAN HELP YOU THRIVE As a child I enjoyed reading Aesop’s Fables, and now as a mother, I enjoy reading and discussing them with my children. I found the stories richly illuminating, instructive – as well as entertaining, and…
5 Drugstore Makeup Must-Haves: Part 1 It’s not often I find products I love so much that I re-purchase, so when I do, I know it’s a must-have. In my professional makeup kit my products are all high-end, it’s what people want to see when I do their makeup and…
Think Pink with The Pink Ribbon Foundation: Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Pink Ribbon Foundation is a grant making trust with a mission to fund projects and provide financial support to UK charities. They relieve the needs of people who are suffering from, or who have been affected by breast…
Chicks Chat with… Martin Delaney actor, writer, director and producer. He is probably more known as an actor working across the board in Theatre, TV and Film. His credits include Oscar winning Zero Dark Thirty, Oscar nominated Flags of Our Fathers, Beowulf and Grendel, Judas Ghost and the lead in…
World Mental Health Day It’s World Mental Health Day today the 10th October and a perfect opportunity to talk about a subject that is growing in discussion yet still holds a lot of stigma. Did you know that mental health problems are one of the main causes of the burden…
How Cyberbullying Differs from Standard Bullying and How to Stop It Bullies will always exist and they will always try to attack you where they think you are weak. Their personal insecurities manifest in the form of intimidation, belittling insults and the siphoning of self-confidence. Until around ten years ago,…
The Lobster Colin Farrell stars in this absurd, thriller/dark comedy set in a dystopian future. What I would imagine it might be like to be part of the Sea Org in Scientology, you’re there because you’ve chosen it but it something doesn’t quite feel right. No offence. Yep, that’s the…
Chicks Chat with… Sarah Townsend multi-talented composer, screenwriter, producer and director. She has worked across many media platforms starting off in theatre and stage shows moving into music production then onto feature and documentary film-making. Sarah received an Emmy nomination for the incredible film Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story. A…
Autumn 2016 makeup trends Whilst we still are making the most of the last of the British summer weather, it’s time to look ahead as Autumn is here.. (22nd September to be precise). Looking at the Fashion Weeks for Autumn 2016 there’s two clear routes you can take for the…
Aromatherapy for London Chicks…Lavender I knew instantly the essential Oil I wanted to pay tribute to for my first article on Aromatherapy for London Chicks. I have just returned from a visit to Grasse stocked up with the Freshest, Sweetest of Essential oils; everyone’s favourite and most versatile…the forever reliable…
Stress is seriously stressful By Fliss Baker Stress is such a little word. I visualise someone pulling their hair, tired, pressured and feeling trapped but it’s even more than that. It is very dangerous physically and mentally to the body. I’m going to tell you what stress does to my…