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Hot designer trends to look forward to in 2011
With a son named, Kingston, there is no doubt that long time fashionista and recording artist Gwen Stefani has a love for Jamaican culture. The once urban, punk princess can now be more closely related to as a demurely refined icon within the fashion commerce and her brand, L.A.M.B, is set to ignite the Spring/Summer of 2011 collection on...
Restaurant Review – Mamounia Lounge: A Middle Easten Gem In the Heart of Mayfair
Along the affluent Curzon Street in Mayfair lies one of London's many Middle-Eastern haunts, Mamounia Lounge. Middle-Eastern cuisine is becoming increasingly popular amongst British diners demanding deliciously seasoned delights such as Hummus, Falafel and Baklawa so on Saturday I went to see what all the fuss is about! Upon approaching Mamounia Lounge in Mayfair you are greeted by the...
Best of British: Diamond Jubilee celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years on the throne!
Our Queen, Elizabeth II has seen it all over the years and still remains strong whilst carrying out her royal duties. You cannot argue that 60 years on the throne is an amazing achievement so everybody around the country will need to celebrate in style! Here are a few ideas of things you can buy to celebrate the ocassion. Sourz Limited Edition 70cl Price:...
Rockstar Youth and KiSS FM announce partnership to spearhead Government’s enterprise movement for 18-30 year olds
Rockstar Group is the UK’s No 1 organisation supporting new and existing entrepreneurs through mentorship and funding.Rockstar Youth help 18-30 year olds become successful entrepreneurs by helping them access the £112 million Government fund available to them through the James Caan and David Cameron backed Start up Loans initiative. They then support you in establishment and growth with their...
Winter Wonderland: A Magical Ice Kingdom
After the huge success of last year's event, we're now set to make Hyde Park Winter Wonderland even better! From 23rd November to 6th January Hyde Park will be transformed into a festively glistening destination with various rides and attractions including a Giant Observational Wheel and two circuses - 'Christmas Circus' and 'Cirque Extreme' - from the family-friendly Zippos Circus.Winter Wonderland's...
Hangover cures from around the world
It's the end of the month, so what is the first thing us Brits spend our hard earned wages on? That's right, getting wasted! If you wake up tomorrow with a stomping headache and a mouth that feels like the inside of a hamsters cage, here are a few hangover cures used around the world.JapanAfter a night of too...
Jessie J fights back to beat bullies
With a number of celebrities bravely admitting their bi-sexuality, a number have also shown their commitment to anti-bullying campaigns, including Daniel Radcliffe who showed his support during Anti-Bullying week last November.Pop sensation Jessie J has always been open about her bi-sexuality and appears committed to stamping out bullying, even hinting at it in the track ‘Who’s laughing now’ featured...
Shank the movie trailer
Check out the official trailer for the movie “Shank” starring Bashy, Adam Deacon, Skins star Kaya Scodelario, Michael Socha, Jan Uddin and introducing Kedar Stirling-Williams.This movie was the film directorial debut of music video director Mo Ali and is set to be big. Flavour have been busy creating the magazine for the Shank soundtrack with features the links of...
Pouring the perfect pint with Stella Artois
Last week I went down to London’s Cuckoo Club to learn the artistry of the perfect pour from expert draught master, Marc Stroobandt coutesy of The UK’s number one premium lager Stella Artois.Having worked as a bar tender as a teenager whilst at college although a number of years have passed by I wanted to see if I still...
Desi Flavour 2
It’s Desi Flavour time again! For those of you who missed out on the first of my Desi blogs for Flavour magazine make sure you check it out as it sets the scene for this new regular section. Thank you to all those who have checked it out and sent texts, facebook messages and tweets in the last few...
Christmas Gift Guide: For Her
Our Christmas hit list has finally arrived for that festive time of year. We have tried, tested and selected the very best gifts for you to make Christmas shopping a breeze. Within our gift guide there is something for every woman plus online shopping links below, we make this too easy, happy shopping and you can also check out this...
Re: Definition for the CREATE10 Festival celebrating East London
Shola Ama and Omar are a few of exciting names who will be present at Re: Definition, a musical journey into the heart of the east end at Theatre Royal Stratford East this month.The two-day event will be exploring East London’s rich past, present and exciting future through the eyes of its homegrown talent, the UD Vocal Collective, supported...
Fashionista Pharrell Williams launches his new clothing line!
In 2005 lead singer of The Neptunes, Pharrell Williams collaborated with Japanese fashion icon Nigo who founded A Bathing Ape (BAPE). The two icons united their creative minds to launch the luxury clothing brands, The Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream.Pharrell is known for his love of skateboarding as some of his music videos like Frontin featuring Jay-Z portray....
Splurgy or Thrifty, what type of saver are you?
What would you do with 15k, tax free? Buy a new car? Go on the holiday of a life time? Invest it in a tax free ISA?Saving doesn't always seem like the most exciting option but it could be said that there is no better comfort than knowing you've got something squirreled away for the future.Although, let's face it...
Warning – You can not unsee this! Sleepwalking dad will make you cringe hard!!
We’ve all been there, living with the parents - their house, their rules. giffgaff’s latest videos take a very funny look at Dean living at home. Although the video comes with a warning - you cannot unsee this!Coming home unexpectedly - At home with your parents you're not the bossAt giffgaff, we’re all the boss.Sponsored
Mixed Chicks arrives in the UK
Recently we were invited to the Mixed Chicks launch event in London’s Piccadilly Institute, curly girls were invited to a sex in the city style event to enjoy a selection of cocktails and nibbles.The ladies behind the range Kim Etheridge and Wendi Levy had jetted over from the US for the occasion, and shared their story of how the...
Don’t forget your toothbrush – essential holiday packing list for the busy person
You might be travelling abroad for a holiday or a business trip but either way you have to remember to take the essentials with you. An article in the Daily Mail states that 21% of people in the UK see overseas holidays as a necessity with many more saying they will spend more on travel in the coming year. With...
The Gentleman’s Wager, a dancing Jude Law at his finest
It's undeniable, Jude Law is scrumptious. However it might take a bit more than two step to convince us to part with our "Money can't buy" boat, even if being performed by Law himself.We will suspend our disbelief for the sake of this beautifully shot film, called 'The Gentleman's Wager', Jude plays a man who seemingly has it all...
The Anti-Christ(mas)
Four weeks ago I stumbled into town on possibly the worst late night Thursday ever *dum dum DUM* The Christmas lights were being turned on and I was trapped between a cheesy band, a lion greeting children and adults trying to shake a leg. It was probably the cringiest moment of last month and undeniable I chuckled to myself...
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe labels Jamaicans as “drunks and weed smokers”
One of Africa’s most infamous leaders, President Robert Mugabe, has made possibly one of the most notorious statements about Jamaicans.Whilst speaking at the country’s Research and Intellectual Expo 2012, Mugabe made the derogatory statements, labelling Jamaican men as “drunks and weed smokers, who are ruled by women.” “In Jamaica, they have freedom to smoke mbanje, varume vanogara vakadhakwa (men are...
Google launches its 2013 search for diverse students for their tech mentoring programmes
Last week Google kicked off its 2013 search for the next generation of technology specialists.To celebrate a special event was held on Wednesday 13th March at Google’s Bloomsbury office with previous participants of Google's three unique UK-based diversity programmes – UK CodeF, Top Black Talent (TBT), and TechAbility. The room was a buzz with over 80 students and graduates who...
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...
Christmas Gift Guide: For Him
Picking that can't-go-wrong present can be a challenge, but we have a great guide of selected items for mankind. Whether he is sporty, stylish or scandalous there is something special for him. You don't even have to leave your house simply click on the direct shopping links online below - enjoy! ERC Rugby, £dependant on package | Mickey Digital, £99.99...
Floridita London Launches Beach Inspired Rum Island!
On Wednesday 25th June 2014, iconic late-night Soho venue Floridita (www.floriditalondon.com) will unveil its brand new Rum Island giving guests the chance to enjoy a chic beach-inspired drinking experience in the heart of London’s West End this summer.Floridita boasts the most extensive selection of rums in Europe, and its aptly named Rum Island will offer a cocktail menu which celebrates the huge versatility of rum with a...
StoneiMAGE Presents…Men of Stone 2013
StoneiMAGE have produced a 2013 calendar full of bulging biceps and rippling six packs suitable for those that like bulging biceps and rippling six packs!!The cliché male celebrity calendar has been well and truly eclipsed with the coming together of Twelve London ‘hunks’ to produce an action packed calendar the ladies will love. The calendar has been put together...
Bob Marley: The man, the myth, the legend
How well do you think you know him? In Marley, the director aims to show us the true man as well as the legend. So here’s a bit about Bob the son, the father and the friend, because even our heroes have to take a day off once in a while...Bob wasn’t actually called Bob He was born Robert Nesta...
Into The Hoods Preview
Akai Osei is the 10-year old dance sensation who scooped the £100,000 prize of the Sky1’s competition Got to Dance in February 2010. Having only been dancing for a year, the Kent school boy started dance classes when his sister wanted to learn to street dance and wowed the judges – including his hero Ashley Banjo from street dancing...
Cut the Fat: Abs are made in the kitchen not the gym floor
A lot of gym goers make the mistake of thinking that all it takes to get a flat stomach is a bit of exercise in the gym a few times a week and hey presto your stomach will be rippling. I even find myself at times battling with some of my clients to explain that is not the case,...
Flavour’s Summer Festival Guide 2012
The sun has started to make an appearance, your winter wardrobes are almost in storage and exams will soon be out - your summer starts here. Everyone knows the best thing about summer is the masses of festivals that take place. So here at Flavour, we have sifted through those, to bring you the essential Flavour Festival Guide 2012.MAYSTREETFEST'The...
Christmas Gift Guide 2013!
With the 25th December drawing ever near we thought it was time your friends at Flavour stepped in and helped out those of you still wondering what to get that special person in your life! The following simple guide will give you some great gift ideas covering the various people on your shopping list. Your welcome! FOR THE MUSIC FAN:...