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Make a video mash-up for Red Bull X-Fighters and win a trip to Rome!
Red Bull and Dave TV are calling on the UK’s aspiring editors and filmmakers to take Red Bull’s archive of X-Fighters footage, images and sounds to create a high-energy mash-up that gets the adrenaline pumping for the Red Bull X-Fighters event in London.The winner will be Red Bull’s VIP guests at the two remaining stops of the X-Fighters World...
London homeowners invest in home interior makeover to help their house sell quicker and retain its value
It’s been widely reported that London house prices have fallen for the first time in eight years. However, two London homeowner’s, Lucy and Anthony Hamer-Hodges, have taken matters into their own hands with a £1,000 interior makeover which halved the average time to receive an asking price offer on their property.The makeover service was provided by their estate agent, Housesimple, and...
Top tips for designing a sophisticated, grown-up bedroom
Curating an Instagram-worthy, sophisticated and stylish bedroom is no mean feat and requires some serious design savvy. Here are some top tips for creating a grown-up bedroom that you can be proud to show off and one that you’ll just love to spend time in – after all, our bedroom really is our little sanctuary away from it all. Dressing table A...
Get Sky Entertainment + Fibre Unlimited for £37 p/m in the Sky Flash Sale
The Sky FLASH SALE goes live on Friday 18th January until Monday 21st. You'll get Sky Entertainment + Fibre Unlimited for only £37 p/m... YIKES!Simply go to Sky.com NOW and get this unbelievable offer.
Is the age of chivalry dead?
We all know these four little words ‘once upon a time’ they appear at the beginning of fairytale stories that we were read by our parents as children. In most of the stories Prince Charming comes to the rescue of the fair maiden. Whether the Prince awakens the heroine by true love’s kiss; gives her a glass slipper or...
How to Paint a Bathtub?
Ultimate DIY Guide for Step by Step Process to Paint a Bath Does your bathroom look way too outdated? Does it need to be refreshed without a full makeover? A fresh coat of paint can breathe new life into your bathroom, and one fixture that can have a bigger visual impact is your bathtub. Though a full bathroom makeover can...
KLM – Bluey and the Christmas Airshow
Following on from The biggest present EVER! Unboxing the new KLM Boeing 787 Dreamliner, KLM have now released a new Christmas video 'Bluey and the Christmas Airshow'. The animated cartoons sees a KLM plane helping out Rudolph the red nose plane at the Christmas Airshow. When everything starts to go wrong, its Bluey the KLM plane to the rescue and...
Simple Ideas for Home Decor
Whether you’re looking to give your living space a minor update or make significant changes, home decor can play up to your home's strengths, conceal its flaws, and elevate its appearance without committing to costly renovation work. With that in mind, we'll discuss a few simple home decorating ideas that can give your house a lift in appeal quickly and...
Things to do in your home that will make you feel warm and fuzzy
Fuel bills increase on a regular basis. The association for the Conservation of Energy has estimated that it costs the average family £1,400 a year to heat their home, and many are paying more. There are many ways in which you can make the best possible use of heat in your home, and ensure that you feel warm at...
3 Tips To Find The Nexus Of Your Niche
Whether you’re at the start of your career or an established professional, it’s natural to want to stand out from the crowd. But it’s a competitive world out there in just about every industry, so whatever your skill set, your main challenge is transforming your talent into a tangible tool that furthers your career.And for this, you need to find...
Beauty on the go
Presenter and classical musician Myleene Klass tells us her top 5 tips for looking good on the goMake sure your hair is clean and fresh looking. Other than your face it's the first thing people notice! If you don't have time to wash it, then pull it back or wear a hat. I've learnt lots of tips to looking...
Win Organic Root Stimulator Hair Care Sets
There’s no better way of restoring new life into your hair than with Organic Root Stimulator™ products. Harnessing olive oil to heal, restore moisture and add incredible shine. The products exceptional ingredient is Olive Oil, is widely recognised for its amazing healing properties dating back to 5000 years. The products are developed and marketed by Namasté Laboratories. Namasté is...
A guide to sports corporate hospitality dress codes
When you go to a sports game, you don’t normally need to worry about what to wear. You can cover yourself in facepaint and throw on a team-coloured top hat with no concern for the opinion of your fellow sports fans. But when you are invited to a game at a corporate hospitality event, things can be a little different.You...
Business Tools: Say good-bye to recession and take action by starting your own business
With the recession still having a strong grip on the UK, it appears that it’s young people who are bearing the brunt of our economic difficulties. Over a million 18- to 24-year-olds are currently not in education, employment or training, and the ones that do want to get into university are fighting for places that they are not guaranteed...
No One Cared
Through violence, through illness, through social services. Here’s a look into the mind of a young person in care.Who cares? I ask myself this every day, sitting here waiting for someone to come and love me. Waiting and waiting, listening to the prostitute that lives next door have an argument with one of her many guys, listening to my...
Going on holiday? Pack up your personals like a professional
With summer steadily approaching many of us are already thinking about hitting the gym, to make sure that when the sun comes out to play, you know, you look your best. This is closely followed by thoughts of distant lands, somewhere to escape to, to get some rest and relaxation and to forget about the everyday troubles that plague...
Stars Come Out For The Sony Xperia Z2 Launch #XperiaAccessLive
On Wednesday night celebrities and journalists made their way to One Embankment for Sony's Xperia Access Live Party. The Thames-side shindig was to introduce Sony's new flagship Smartphone the Xperia Z2. As-well as having hands on time with the new device the guests were treated to a stripped-back acoustic set from Sony Artist Katy B, whilst DJ/Presenter Jameela Jamil took...
Men of Vision: Mr Hudson: Oh So Fly
The Golden Age of Hollywood glamour and style sometimes seems like a fairy tale in a far away land. Here Mr Hudson, D Boy, Lethal B, Reggie Yates and Griminal bring that era of elegance and enchantment back with a modern twist.The Golden Age of Hollywood glamour and style sometimes seems like a fairy tale in a far away...
Clever Ways to Eat Better
Everyone wants to eat better but not everyone wants to make the huge lifestyle changes required. Human beings are creatures of habit, and changes are more likely to stick when they are slowly introduced. If you are someone that wants to get smart in regards to what you are eating on a daily basis, you might need a bit of...
4 Fab Brands To Follow This Fall
No matter what you’re shopping for, it’s impossible not to feel spoilt for choice with so many brands vying for your attention. And as we enter into Autumn, some labels stand out amongst the rest as trendsetters for the season’s essentials – and we’re not just talking fashion either!From clothing to cosmetics, coffees to confectionary, and from big names to...
Beauty Insider – Beyond Trend
Fashion make-up artist Lea James gives Flavour a round-up of the four key current beauty trends. It is the season for showcasing new trends, inspired by fashion week. With the recession in the forefront of the news, it is nice to know it’s not all doom and gloom in the world, so let the following make-up tips brighten your...
August bank holiday sales – The best buys and discounts available online
It's that time again, the week before Notting Hill Carnival, that weekend in August when it's all about the bank holiday sales. So if you are looking to bag yourself a bargain, whether that be a nice dress or bag or bikini, look no further than the August bank holiday sales - The best buys and discounts available online.Simply click on...
Hakkasan Launch Brand New Seasonal Dim Sum Sundays Menu
This Autumn, Hakkasan Hanway Place will embrace the darker days and crisp weather with a brand new seasonal Dim Sum Sundays menu, offering a unique alternative to traditional Sunday lunch. From Sunday 26th October, when the clocks go back and the evenings are longer, the Michelin-starred restaurant will launch spicy cocktails to accompany the new Dim Sum Sundays menu, featuring...
Triple threat star Mellissa Molinaro sits down with Flavour
Canadian beauty Mellissa Molinaro has been described as a triple threat performer because she's an accomplished actress, singer and you better believe she can bust a move. In dance-flick Honey 2, Molinaro plays Carla, a sassy petite sweetheart with a firecracker attitude. If you're a fan of US reality TV then you will also recognise her from hows such...
Under Armour – Rugby World Cup
Under Armour have launched its nationwide Armour campaign, running across retail, social, digital and out-of-home channels, and kicked off by a unique photocall on the River Thames.Under Armour brought London to a standstill through the arrival of Armour basealayers to the UK ahead of the biggest rugby tournament this year, with athletes Roberts and Cudmore accompanied by a 1,300 square foot...
UK music and film industry affected by riots
CDs from music artists from the likes of Beyonce and Adele were burnt to the ground last night when Sony’s distribution centre in Enfield was set on fire during the riots.The impact of the centre and its stock being destroyed will be felt far and wide, because the warehouse also contained stock from many other British independent music labels,...
Get Your Free Sharpie @Sharpie
Flavour has teamed up with Sharpie, the nation’s favourite marker, to give 1,000 lucky readers the chance to get their hands on one of Sharpie’s bold and bright fine point markers!Sharpie can write on just about any surface, so from practical tasks through to expressing your individual- ity, a Sharpie is the perfect partner. The options are endless when...
Director Rachel Wang talks about her hair doc
Rachel Wang Joins the Images of Black Women film festival for the fifth consecutive year of celebrating the African descent of women in cinemas. The director of the critically acclaimed documentary known for the big hair and bigger egos, talks about her hair documentary Afro Saxons. She gives Flavour her first handed insight on the compelling and competitive world...
No Shave November – Style My Mo
Its that time ago for No Shave November or otherwise known as Movember. The Movember Foundation is the leading global organisation committed to changing the face of men’s health and challenges men to grow moustaches during Movember, to spark conversation and raise vital funds for its men’s health programs. To date, 4 million moustaches have been grown worldwide, and they...
Actor Aml Ameen set to launch entertainment company
April 13th sees the official launch of award winning British actor Aml Ameen’s company ‘AmeenDream Entertainment’ at the prestigious home of leading UK film body BAFTA.The bourgeoning innovative film and television production company was set up by Aml in 2009, with a clear mission to deliverstories that entertain, provoke thought and inspire, as well as providing alternative representations of...