Lifestyle

Home Lifestyle

Travel Exposure: Xscape

Skydiving, rock climbing and skiing, we check out the ultimate adventure holidayFancy skiing in France, rock climbing in Africa or skydiving in Thailand? All would be amazing holiday experiences, but if you haven’t got the cash to travel that far then why not do all three in one location closer to home? If you’re wondering where in...

The secrets of the Mystical India Rail Journey

While searching the world wide web, looking for something fun and exciting to do in the new year we were lucky enough to stumble upon www.railbookers.com and found this fantastic holiday called the Mystical India Rail Journey. The Mystical India Rail Journey is an 8 Night Deluxe Holiday by Air & Rail and will see you start in New and Old Delhi with...

Review: Bath Spa the perfect place for a romantic getaway

Spending Valentines Day on an open top roof thermae spa with the one you love to revitalise, radiate and relax you both sounds like the perfect way to spend the most romantic day of the year to me.My boyfriend and I headed to the Bath's famous Thermae spa to experience the Twilight Package, which provides the opportunity to make use...

EasyTone

EasyTone trainers are the way to get yourself a great looking behind!Last week Kelly Brook launched a naked billboard of herself, sporting only Reebok EasyTone trainers.Kelly has been a fan of EasyTone for a few months and credits them with helping her get in tip top shape for her nude shoot and getting her bikini ready this summer.She says,...

Richard Callender

Flavour takes time out with Richard Callender to discover brains as well as brawn, but not before hitting the floor and giving him one, two, er, three, puff, puff...How did you get started? I was the youngest of quite a few kids and we were all into sport. I was in athletics and got spotted sprinting in school. I got...

Amy Kaur: The TV presenter on how she started in the industry

The TV industry is very competitive with only determined individuals breaking through. TV presenter Amy Kaur is a rising star managing to succeed in a notoriously difficult industry. Splitting her time between London and her hometown Coventry, Amy talks to Flavour about Brit Asia TV, celebrity interviews and pursuing a dream job.Tell us about your TV show? I host a...

Flavour Fitness: Louise Bee

Flaovur has undergone a bit of a make-over recently and so with the site now looking buff and sexy, what better way to reflect this than with our super new feature section Flavour Fitness! Fitness models that not only look gorgeous and sexy, but can flex and help you build a garden wall without moaning that they’re going to...

How to turn your Christmas temp job into a permanent position

Congratulations! You’ve secured a temporary Christmas job, which should help you bring in some much needed cash for the festive season. Whilst you plan what to buy your nearest and dearest - and what you can spend some of the money on for yourself - you should also consider the best way to turn this temporary role into a more...

Weak, Straw-Like Hair with Bald Patches – It’s Just Not worth It

An increasing number of women are turning to surgery to reverse hair loss caused by hair extensions, like those sported by Cheryl Cole in the latest L’Oreal advertising campaign.The UK’s leading hair transplant specialists – The Farjo Medical Centre – has revealed that a growing proportion of its patients are young women, looking to reverse the damage caused by...

The Best Man’s Guide to Stag Parties

It’s one of the most important roles a groom can ever assign, but also one of the most stressful for its incumbent. The Best Man must be friend, creator, administrative genius, storyteller, liaison and jester in one package for two completely different days – the stag do and the wedding itself. Let’s put the wedding to one side and concentrate...

Got to Dance: And the winner is…Akai

Whether it was Jukebox Juniors or MJ Latin, Sky 1’s Got to Dance winner was going to be a hard-working, talented and extremely popular but it was 10 year old Akai from Kent who reigned supreme winning the £100k prize money.He has only been dancing for one year and wowed viewers and the judges - Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt,...

How to Achieve a Non-Materialistic Lifestyle

video

Modern society is driven by consumption and this means that we all strive to live above the minimum threshold of poverty. Whilst there is nothing wrong with this it does mean that we become preoccupied by physical things and the ownership of property and products over actually having a fulfilled life.Materialism is an easy way of filling voids in...

Avina Shah – Without You

British Asian singer Avina Shah is releasing her  debut single ‘Tere Bina’ (Without You) next month to raise awareness on the delicate issue of domestic violence. Featuring a unique combination of Avina’s angelic vocals with heart-touching lyrics and a super-catchy chorus, the proceeds from the single will be donated to West London based charity the Southall Black Sisters (SBS).Naturally...

Chipmunk meets the London Mayor Boris Johnson and schools young people at Access All Areas

Award winning rapper Chipmunk was joined by the Mayor of London Borris Johnson this morning at Access All Areas, a music seminar for young people organised as part of the Mayor's Rhythm of London event in association with Small Green Shoots.A wide variety of young people ages 16 to 25 attended this incredible event at the prestigious City Hall,...

The legendary Y-Front goes female

Jockey, the original makers of the Y-Front pant, celebrate their 75th anniversary by launching the first Y-Front range for women.The number one selling underwear brand has always been limited to men and is also seen sported by celebrity idols such as Johnny Depp, David Beckham and Brad Pitt.But for the first time in its 75 year history, Jockey is...

Marty McFy or Dr Who? Who would you rather travel through time with?

Lets say  time travel is a real thing, who would you want to roll around a space time continuum with? The Watch Shop recently surveyed UK sci-fi fans about their views on everything related to time travel, and discovered which franchises the public hold dearest to their hearts. 33.65% say  Dr Who's Tardis would be their preferred method of transport....

5 ways to feel sexy and fabulous like Beyonce as she releases her new ‘Yours & Mine’ underwear for Valentines Day

video

With Valentine's Day fast approaching if you're drunk in love and planning to have fun grown woman style, then you may want to invest in some new underwear but also look and feel good in it too. Our favourite singer Beyonce has dropped a line of underwear inspired by the single "Mine" from her hit album Beyonce. The black and...

Cash & Curry DVD competition

Flavour have 10 copies of the DVD Cash and Curry to giveaway to readers. To be in with a chance to win write your favourite place to go for a curry in the comment box below and a winner will be chosen at random. Now lets give you more info on the movie.The Fascist UK Front are fed up...

FLAVOUR MAG Sound Stage at Notting Hill Carnival

To celebrate the release of MARLEY on DVD and Blu-ray on 20 August 20, Universal Pictures (UK) has teamed up with Flavour Magazineto launch the Marley Sound Stage at Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s biggest street festival, in association with Sir Lloyd Sound System, Soul Village and Digital Sound Boy.Experience Caribbean culture, film, music and food, and celebrate the music...

Celebrate Christmas With Liberty!

With Liberty of London, a TV programme about uber posh department store Liberty, airing on Channel 4 last night it made me think about Christmas in a bit more detail (which I probably should have done a few weeks ago) Probably not in as much detail as the staff who work there though as they put up the stores...

The multi-talented Sasha Shantel

‘If you want it, never give up,’ is the motto that Miss Flavour 2008 winner Sasha Shantel lives by. Three years after winning the contest the southeast Londoner is busier than ever and clearly a woman of many talents. The signature in her email reads Editor of In-spireLS Magazine, Editor of Inbox Magazine, Career Advisor, Blogger and Model. With...

Zalando’s European Summer Festival Guide @Zalando_UK

Zalando.co.uk, Europe's largest online fashion retailer has launched an interactive festival guide, offering useful information for music festivals that people will be travelling to all around Europe. This includes information on the festival, location, music genre and line up. Alongside this they have helpful guides on what to pack and information on the latest summer trends for different festival styles including folk,...

Valentine’s Day: ‘Her’ List

Lovers and friends it’s that time of the year where we all get a little bit smushy and really romantic. Valentine’s Day is a great time to celebrate your loved ones and whether you find gift shopping daunting or delightful we’ve got just the selection for you.Jurlique, £40 | Ice Phone, £29.99 | Macdonald Spa, £dependant on package| Barry...

Fitness Focus: Max Philisaire

Max Philisaire is a Haitian Fitness Model, up and coming Actor, and Private Personal Trainer best known for his muscular physique and intellectual outlook on life. He moved to Miami Beach In 2008 where he was featured in Rapper Trina’s music video “Single AgainHis inspirational and motivational posters have been shot for distribution worldwide. The 2010-2011 calendars, fitness guide,...

Winter Skin Remedy – 4 skincare treats to give your skin a cold weather pick me up

video

The Cleanser In the winter months we must be careful not to over dry the skin but still find product that gets our face perfectly cleansed and makeup free. REN No.1 Cleansing Balm is luxurious and silky, infused with rose. When applied with water it transforms into a rich milk and leaves skin purified, calm and glowing. It gently melts away...

Usain Bolt wins gold in 9.63sec at London 2012

Usain Bolt wins Gold in the 100 metres final.Racing against a star-studded field in which every qualifier ran faster than 10 seconds in the semifinal, Bolt successfully defended his 2008 gold medal in the 100 meters by setting a new Olympic record of 9.63 seconds.Jamaica’s Yohan Blake took silver in 9.75 seconds, with the US’ Justin Gatlin capturing bronze...

Cleopatra – Pop Goes The Band

‘I wanted to get a little trimmer and make my assets pert,’ Cleo tells Flavour as they prepare to star in Pop Goes The Band on LIVINGCleo from Nineties girl group Cleopatra tells Flavour why she reformed the group with her sisters to undergo cosmetic surgery on a new TV show.Can you tell me about your new show on...

Win MAC cosmetics products courtesy of top model Ciru Maina

Ciru Maina, Kenya’s new fashion ‘It’ girl ia not only poised to become one of fashions most recognized faces she has also been designated Goodwill Ambassador for The Heart 2 Heart Foundation Programme.The beautiful model will help the Heart2Heart Foundation in its mission to raise awarenes and promote the extensive international agenda of the foundation.Founded 17 years ago H2H...

Saint Tropez Travel Guide

Saint Tropez, a little french fishing village and the most famous resort in Europe. Many of us here in the UK are bombarded with TV shows showing kids going crazy, binge drinking all over Spain and Greece so we at Flavour thought we'd take to the South of France, a short EasyJet, train, bus and boat away, to see...

Love chocolate? Unwrap Joy with @CadburyUK

Cadbury's have launched the Joy Maker a personally chocolate bar that you can design and get delivered to a friend, family or loved one.Its a really simply but cool concept, simply go to www.cadbury.co.uk/joymaker choose the size of the chocolate bar you want, add your words and photo and click make bar. This would go down well for a father's day...