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Christmas Gift Guide 2014
Yep.... here we are again! It seems like just yesterday I was giving you guys some stellar Christmas gift ideas last time around. You know how the drill works by now - Struggling for that amazing gift for a loved-one this year? In two minds as too what get your picky best-friend? Flavour Magazine have put the novelty rubbish...
ODF clothing
ODF Clothing( Ow’du’feel) was founded in 2007 by young entrepreneur Nicholas ‘ Supanova Dex’ Amfo, who launched the diverse clothing line with a variety of styles targeting a wide market.ODF is a label which has a versatile and tasteful look, defining confidence, self-motivation, independence, class and most importantly style. "Ow'du'feel" clothing is a way of expressing views on the...
Exclusive Interview With England Rugby Star Danny Care
With almost 50 caps for England and over 160 for Harlequins Danny Care is one of the countries most talented Rugby stars. In an exclusive chat with Flavour Magainze at the Destiny launch party we discussed his fondness of PlayStation, his team-mates gaming abilities as well as next years Rugby World Cup! So we’re here at the launch of the...
Create a lasting impression
Turn heads (in a good way) with these fragrances for men. Whether you’re going for a job interview or on that all-important first date, the cologne you wear could be a deal breaker. There are so many to choose from, you’d better start with one that suits your taste. First apply it to test the smell and then allow it to...
Bitch Stole my Look
We can’t think of anything worse than having someone turn up in the same outfit as you! Despite all their fame and fortune to purchase the most luxurious designer brands, even the celebrities of today cannot escape this fashion faux par.Who would of thought even soon-to-be princess’s are into buying off the rack! It’s a Buckingham Palace versus Hollywood...
Anuvahood: Be Inspired
Anvahood features a cast featuring the successful to the most promising actors and music artists. Here they tell Flavour some of the most inspiring quotes that they live by...Michael: If you go on my Twitter page, you will see that I am just full of quotes, everyone will tell you. One that does stick out for me is, ‘Have...
The Wendy Williams show is heading to BET UK!
American chat show host Wendy Williams hit London this week and Flavour headed down to the Soho Hotel to find out all about her chat show, which is winging its way to our screens on BET this summer.For those who don’t know (and ya really should), Wendy is a notorious DJ/ presenter/ best selling author who loves digging the...
DeLon: Sri Lanka’s biggest export
If I asked you to name one Sri Lankan rapper I guess that you would have a very difficult time. So to that end here is an answer: DeLon. Without being condescending, Delon is in truth probably Sri Lanka’s only international rapper and at four albums deep Delon is in many respects a veteran.Raised in the US, Delon became...
Be Okinawa, be inspired on this journey of discovery @VisitOkinawaJP
Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery that will thrill, amaze and inspire. Your destination? Okinawa, one of Asia’s hottest travel destinations and still one of the world’s best-kept secrets. Join a hand-picked team as they experience the beauty and wonder of this slice of tropical paradise. Seven experts from seven different countries have been hand-picked to visit Okinawa,...
Newcomer Dylan Duffus stars in 1 Day the movie
Now many actors will tell you about their lucky break. For some they were in the right place at the right time, others may have trained for years at acting school while one or two their face just happened to fit.But for acting newcomer Dylan Duffus, who plays the lead role of Flash in 1 Day the movie, his...
Fragrance Of The Month – Estée Lauder Modern Muse Chic
This month our favourite fragrance is a fantastic offering from American make-up and fragrance experts Estée Lauder. With Christmas fast approaching November's sophisticated fragrance will make the perfect gift for a loved one. Verdict: A strong intriguing and multi-dimensional fragrance which boasts longevity.The Scent: The fragrance captures the spirit of Modern Muse Chic with a Vivid Woody Floral scent. A unique contrast...
Game opens first XBOX store in the UK in BOXPARK
LONDON, 20th June 2013 – GAME is opening the UK’s first dedicated Xbox store in partnership with Microsoft at BOXPARK in Shoreditch, London. This represents the first time that GAME will launch a standalone retail space with a specific console maker, capitalising on the excitement surrounding a new generation of games and hardware coming this Christmas.The pilot venture officially...
Chris Brown and Lil Wayne lead the nominations at the BET Awards
Chris Brown leads the nominations with 6 nods for this year's Black Entertainment Awards, the annual awards bash celebrating music and entertainment influenced by the American black community.The 'Yeah 3x' singer has an impressive haul of nominations, including Best Male R&B Artist, Viewer's Choice and Video of the Year for his track 'Look at Me Now'.He has also picked...
5 awesome New Year cleaning hacks you will love
A brand new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start in the home, whether it’s a building a brand new extension, a redecoration or just a simple top to bottom clean. In fact, a recent study in the Daily Mail revealed that 29 per cent of Brits want to keep their houses looking spotless as part of...
Sophisticated, intimate and relaxing atmosphere. Welcome to Boisdales in Canary Wharf
Its hard to find a perfectly romantic and sophisticated restaurant thats also relaxed and intimate enough to have an enjoyable yet unique evening. Boisdales however, does just that. With the live music from Jordan marsh's rockin' three. 'Blame it on the boogie.' The rich red walls and a view of neighbouring Canary Wharf's highrise buildings. Boisdales offers the opportunity...
5 types of driver who would benefit from black box insurance
Fitting a black box to your car is a great way to lower your insurance premium, as long as you drive carefully and within the speed limit. You can use a black box on any car, whether you’ve purchased your vehicle from Jennings Motor Group Teeside or went straight to the main dealer, black boxes are provided straight from your...
Love is Change exhibition
Born in Iran, it would be fair to say that Sara Shamsavari experienced more than most would in a lifetime in just her first two years of life - fighting childhood cancer and fleeing the war to settle in London where she grew up with a prevailing feeling of exclusion from society. It is these experiences that have acted...
Win an all-inclusive trip to Jamaica with BritJam & Flavour Magazine
Brit Jam is returning to Montego Bay, Jamaica next year on March 6 – 12. If you don’t already know, Brit Jam is THE ULTIMATE Spring Break Party Holiday which has become famous as the must attend event of the year. You can join holiday goers from Canada, the US and of course from the UK in a 7...
10 awesome packing hacks that will make your house move easy
If you’re preparing to move house, the thought of packing up all your belongings might fill you with dread – but it doesn’t have to be a boring, thankless and labour-intensive task. In fact, with a bit of forward thinking and a clever plan you could have everything ready in no time, so check out these 10 awesome hacks...
The Top 5 Motorcycles of 2014
2014 looks like another great year for motorbikes with some fantastic models already available. As we begin the second half of the year we look at the top 5 so far in 2014. Heritage Ducati Monster 1200 S For the first time in its history, the once rather tame Ducati Monster now lives up to its name with the arrival of...
What is most important when choosing a holiday?
No matter who you are, there are certain things you look for when choosing a holiday. Whether you are looking for that perfect beach holiday where you can work on your tan and get some much-needed R&R, or a specific destination that you’ve always wanted to visit. In order to find out what people are really looking for out...
2010 Young Designer Show
Are you a student, graduate or even making your very first steps into fashion design? Then this multicultural showcase will give you the chance to exploit your talent.With over twenty innovative young designers showcasing their collections, the Young Designer Show is a show of inspiration, motivation and networking which aims to spotlight exceptionally gifted young fashion designers - some...
MOBO’s 2013 – here’s how to do it in style
This years 18th MOBO awards is just days away at the brand new SSE Hydro, Glasgow. If you plan to attend on the 19th October to see some of Flavourmags favourite artists performing on the night, Tinie Tempah, Iggy Azalea, Jahméne Douglas, Fuse ODG and So Solid Crew to name a few, then its best to do it in style.This is not a festival,...
How to Throw the Best ‘Come Dine With Me’ Style Party
If you haven’t seen Come Dine With Me, then chances are you have a full-time job and hence aren’t around in the early afternoon to watch some nonsense reality show. The show might not make for the highest-brow television, however the concept is quite fun to try at home for yourself. For the uninitiated, let me explain how a...
ICandy Studios Fashion & Photography networking party
ICandy Studios is hosting a networking party to bring together people from all branches of the photography, creative and media industry. From established photographers to aspiring photojournalists, stylists, publishers, videographers, make-up artists, hair stylists, retouchers PRs, bloggers and agencies. This fun and stylish event will provide the opportunity for you to create meaningful connections and relationships and give attendees the...
How to health and safety–proof your venue: 5 top tips from venue experts
If you are planning a wedding, party or another big event, the last thing you may think about is what happens if something goes wrong. However, event organisers need to be aware of the risks that go along with holding an event and not planning for health and safety contingencies. Moreover local laws will often require some form of safety...
Model Focus: Carmen Leigh
As a newly established model Carmen has worked, 2 years running for the Urban Music Awards. Carmen has also been featured in videos for the likes of Goodfellaz, Megaman, Sway, Mr Midas and Donaeo. Here she talks one on one with Flavour about her career so far.How did you break into the world of modelling? I honestly don't think I...
BCM Mallorca Summer party guide 2012
The UK this last week has had its fair share of sun to say the least, however how long it will last is questionable, your best bet would be to grab a cheap flight to Mallocra, and combined the sun, sea and sand with the best nightlife Europe has to offer. With Many of Europe's hottest DJ's and...
Become a real life Tarzan and Jane with Go Ape @goapetribe
Want to do something new and exciting? Or do you want to impress that special someone in your life? Why not give the gift of adventure?Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure provides an alternative, but increasingly popular date location. Become Tarzan and Jane as you fly down zip lines, wobble over wooden bridge crossings and tackle rope ladders and Tarzan...
Riots 2011: London In Meltdown
Here at Flavour we wholeheartedly condemn the riots that happened over this weekend and that are continuing as I write. Families have been displaced, local businesses have been affected, there has been hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage and many people have been injured. This is not on!I’m not going to comment on what happened to Mark...