Adidas celebrates its 60th birthday
Tuesday 18th August 2009 marks the 60th anniversary of Adidas and the first registration of the famous three stripes. Founded by Adi Dassler in 1949 the brand has evolved from a small sports footwear company in Dassler’s mother’s kitchen to a global lifestyle sensation. Adidas’ heritage has always lied in inspiring athletes to perform at the highest level and...
Threes a trend: Plaits
Every week, Sarah Jane takes on a celebrity trend worn three ways, exclusively for FlavourWords by Sarah-Jane Adams
Get fit by pole dancing
Pole fitness is taking the gym scene by storm! Get the low down here at Flavour on what it involves from an expert. Dance and tutor expert Louise Brown explains the start and rise to a new fitness crazeHow long have you been dancing? I have been dancing in general since I was three years old! I am now...
Threes a trend: Wet Look
Every week, Sarah Jane takes on a celebrity trend worn three ways, exclusively for FlavourWords by Sarah-Jane Adams
Worst employment figures for 15 years means employees should cherish their jobs
Cameron and Clegg received an unwanted ‘wedding present’ in Downing Street when they saw yesterday’s unemployment figures.53,000 more people lost their jobs in the three months to March taking the total number of unemployed to 2.51 million – the worst figures for 15 years.Sahar Hashemi, the founder of Coffee Republic and bestselling author, explains to employees how to stay...
Win £10,000 and kick start your fashion career
Don't miss this amazing competition with the Tribe Project, an online community designed to help entrepreneurs, artists, designers, writers, and inventors establish and build their businesses.Today, they have announced the launch of an apparel design competition with the winner securing a £10,000 cash prize and the opportunity to see their new fashion product displayed in store in one of...
‘Pitch Your Idea’ Competition
Here's your chance to win £5000 to kick start your business career.Are you a student? Have you recently graduated? Do you have a business idea? Will your idea change the world?If your answer to all these questions are yes, then look no further! Take part and submit your entry for the 2010 ‘Pitch Your Idea’ competition. One lucky entrant...
Politics Propaganda
As a young student training to be a journalist, newspapers are my bible and to wake up one morning to find the MPs have shamed our country in the expenses row, I am left fuming with many questions unanswered. As a young person, it seems nobody wants to take any notice of me unless I join a gang and...
The NCDV Launch Campaign for Male Victims of Domestic Violence
It’s not only women who suffer from domestic violence. Brace yourself for this shocking statistic - one man dies from domestic violence every 3 weeks.With 4 million men affected by domestic violence every year, the National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) decided to do something about it - by launching a campaign to create awareness. The campaign will run...
Daddy Cool
Look at these 5 proud dads and their gorgeous kids, some of them seem so overjoyed with parenting that they just want more, more and more. Is 6 enough yet Brad? However, we also think about what it's like when your dad is less than perfect...Will Smith with his 3 kids, the youngest two of which, Jayden and Willow...
Muscian Steve Porter talks fitness
Steve Porter ~ Song writer, producer & musician with English blues/rock band Nice As Pie, started playing drums at the tender age of 9 and has had a passion for music ever since. Aside from being a musician, Steve is also a well established DJ with 25 years of club and radio experience under his belt.Currently hosting his own...
Mind Your Words, You Don’t Know Who’s Watching
In a move the Home Office are calling key to tackling crime and terrorism, internet firms will be required to give one of three UK intelligence agencies, GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters) access to user's real time communications. This means, they will be able to access your communications as they are happening. When the last Labour government attempted something similar,...
Take a break to Rotterdam
Need a break from the stresses of everyday life but the credit crunch has got your bank card telling you otherwise? Why not visit The Netherlands for a cheap city break that will provide that change of pace and scenery that you’ve been waiting for and still leave your purse strings smiling.The Netherlands is known the world over for...
Kissing Frogs part 2
Every fortnight I’ll be regaling Flavour readers with my dating tales from the Urban Jungle.The first lesson I learn on this week’s date is not to combine business with pleasure. The thoroughly exuberant and utterly fabulous Fashion Editor I’ve just had a meeting with is egging-me-on to show her my “catwalk walk”. Unable to resist a challenge, I strut...
Inspirational YOU, at Kingswood House
Following the successful launch of Inspirational YOU in March 2010, we have come back with another installment for you which takes places on the 25th July 2010 and is totally free.Come along and be inspired by women who have worked hard to achieve their successes and network with like minded individuals who want to make a difference.To be held...
Style Spy: Alicia Keys
Piano whizz Alicia Keys keeps her style in tune by sticking to the ebony and ivory shades of her beloved keys... using masculine tailoring, plunging necklines and dazzling bling, Flavour spies that style!Compiled by Sarah-Jane Adams.
Tweetwatch
A round up of the weeks most flavoursome tweets. Who’s been making moves and who’s been living it up. Let the tweets commence!1. Dry your eyes Sean Kingston, those school days are over. Might sound weird but waking up this early just feels like I'm in high school again ;) #realtalk I cnt lie I miss school. Those were the...
Professional development for photographers
Photo Imaging Network (PIN) offers specialist business support for up to 180 freelance photographers and businesses working in London's high-growth photo imaging sector, with a particular emphasis on digital and technological innovationThis FREE initiative provides:* Specialist industry talks and master classes* Business skills development* Mentoring and portfolio critiques* Environmental awareness workshops* Networking opportunities* Showcasing events and exhibition opportunitiesIf you...
Threes a trend: Cutout details
Every week, Sarah Jane takes on a celebrity trend worn three ways, exclusively for FlavourWords by Sarah-Jane Adams
Soul Mavericks win Sony Ericsson’s UK B-Boy Championships
Last night the National Qualifiers of the Sony Ericsson B-Boy Championships took place at London's Islington Academy. Crews from across the country came together to compete for the highly coveted title of National Champions.Soul Mavericks took the title after a spectacular showdown in the final against London crew La Familia, who came runners-up.Through their b-boy moves Soul Mavericks didn’t...
There’s No Place Like Home … at the Office
“There’s no place like home,” said Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. With a click of the heels followed by years of rigorous research, it turns out there really is no place like home, even at the office. Research shows that employees who have personal photos, plants and nick-nacks in their office or workstation are more productive...
More fashion and mayhem – The Sex & the City girls are back!
The moment us girls have been waiting for is finally here – the return of the four ladies we love to laugh and cry with – Sex and the City's Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte are back with a vengeance!Yes, that’s right, Sex and the City 2 is hitting our screens May 28th, and it looks like it’s going...
Kissing Frogs part 1
Until 2 days ago, I would have thought there were few things more excruciating than walking into a bar and presenting yourself to a complete stranger for his analysis on your level of attractiveness/girlfriend potential. I have since realised that there IS something more embarrassing than that and that’s walking into a train. Literally.I’m Zowie Edwards, and I have...
Strike a pose to win in ASUS & Comet promotion
Striking a pose in a Comet Store could lead to a walk-on role in a new Brit film and nearly £200 of Christmas Shopping vouchers.ASUS, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era, and Comet have launched a cracking new promotion in the run-up to Christmas, offering busy shoppers the chance to win a walk-on...
Forget about finding us on Facebook and Twitter, Google + (plus) us!
Never heard of it? Well Google + is the newest social networking revolution. Here’s a break down of what you can do!“Circles” Group all your peeps together, so for instance - Flavour peeps| My homies | Ugly guys| Family etc. From your Circles page simply drag and drop your contacts into each of these groups, making it easier for...
Threes a trend: Big shoulders
Every week, Sarah Jane takes on a celebrity trend worn three ways, exclusively for FlavourWords by Sarah-Jane Adams
Oldest woman in the world is 130!
Okay people, when you complain that you are too tired to do anything, too exhausted to work, and can't be bothered to go out, imagine how Antisa Khvichava feels at 130 years old! Antisa who still enjoys a glass of wine and a sip of vodka was born in 1880 and yet only retired in 1965!Antisa lives in a...
Young & Ambitious: Matilda Egere-Cooper
The Culture Club London is the new hip and arty membership club where people can socialise and make friends. The club has a clear motto - 'go out, do stuff, meet folks, have fun,' - encouraged by founder and director of the club Matilda Egere-Cooper. She welcomes everyone to join this exciting new approach to London life and hopes...
Art Student Photographs Everyone Who Shared Her Bed Over Two Years
Dutch photographer Katy Strange created a series of photos she called 789. The name takes count of the literal number of days over which she captured the friends and lovers who she shared her bed while studying art at university. Katy says her “bed-stories” were a window into her life as a student after hours.Each photo diaries Katy's bedtime activities, be...