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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

JcX n Slick

Everyone’s favourite ‘funny actors’ started out recording hilarious street-based vox pops on YouTube under the banner of Hot Topic. Catch their latest exploits on Sky digital’s Current TV, but for now JcX n Slick want to invite you into their crazy world.Justin Chinyere and Nicholas Brown, better known as JcX n Slick, are the young entertainers currently making a...

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...

Exclusive: Luca Maggiora on how success molds a entrepreneur

When it comes to the restaurant, club, fashion, and even finance industry, Luca Maggiora has a firm hold on their concepts and what is involved in making it work. He is partner and co-founder of Project which is one of London's most successful west end clubs. Luca also owns a restaurant which is a traditional Italian place in Soho called...

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...

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...

NBA London: Interview With New York Knicks Star Amar’e Stoudemire

I would just like to ask you about the changes over the summer and obviously about Fisher and Phil Jackson’s involvement at the club. How do you think that’s impacted the team already and do you see an impact going in to the season starting in a couple of days?Amar’e: Ye it’s been great having Derek as our head coach...

Justice Williams MBE: One of the most powerful women in Birmingham

At just 29 years old, Justice Amariah Williams is recognised as one of the top 50 most powerful women in Birmingham.Having recently had her services to the community recognised by the Queen, there seems to be no stopping this young social entrepreneur and business mogul. With four established businesses under her belt Justice is always on the go! When...

Neetu: Miss Flavour 2010

Dancing Queen Neetu Sahota is used to shaking things up on stage with her energetic spark and attitude. She calls the stage her home, and it’s no surprise that after ditching her trainers for heels, her elegance and charisma helped her wow the judges to be crowned Miss Flavour 2010.In her first interview as Miss Flavour, Neetu tells us...

Personal Trainer @CharlotteOrds Lean Definition Exercises

Charlotte Ord is a personal trainer and is probably best known for her work on the Biggest Loser, one of ITV’s hit shows in which a group of over-weight individuals compete to lose the most weight. Ord is also a fitness club owner and a coach as well as a Brand Ambassador for MaxiNutrition. In 2010 she was named...

Business 101: Ronke Ige’s introduction

‘Highlight four things you can do to improve your career/business over the next 30 days and act on them’. The above was taken from a tweet I received last week from fellow entrepreneur and tweeter David McQueen (@DavidMcQueen). The essence of the message I believe is clear, it does what it says on the tin if you...

Pole dancing for guys

Pole dancing is a popular way for women (and now men!) across the UK to keep toned and fit!Even high profile celebrities including Terri Hatcher, Paris Hilton, Carmen Electra, Daryl Hannah, Pamela Anderson, Fergie, Kate Hudson, Cindy Crawford and Jessica Alba have incorporated pole dancing into their exercise regime.Training DVD’s such as fitness instructor Lucy Misch’s Pole Exercise DVD...

Flavourmag Sport – This Year’s Best Football Boots

With the new Premier League season now in full swing we have reviewed the best Football Boot's on the market to ensure the budding Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's amongst our readers are kitted out in the best footwear! Here are a few of our favourites: Hummel Celestial K-Leather – The German sports-wear company are often overlooked in the UK as...

Do we have too many social media sites?

From the popular social media site MySpace we have indeed been consumed with every social networking site known to man and woman, from; Facebook, to Twitter, to U Pin, Google Plus, to LinkedIn to however many. It just all seems too much as the need for phone numbers reduce because rather than ‘here’s my mobile’ we encourage each other to...

Claire Hall – The force behind Percy’s Iced Tea

It was just another stressful day at the office for Claire Hall back in 2004, until she had an idea that changed her life. That day her company Drink It Ltd was born and Percy’s Iced Tea was introduced to the world. Well, a few close friends anyway. After being demoted from her PR role to a job on...

Gina B: Skin Care Cardinals

Nowadays, flawless skin is often considered a feature only accessible in glossy magazines thanks to the wonders of Photoshop. But, thanks to the evolutionary developments in make-up and dermatological testing this has become a reality! In this article I will uncover my top 10 AFFORDABLE products and remedies to help achieve this look, available over the counter at the moment. Sudocrem...

Kosher CEO of Femelle models talks

When you think of the UK urban modelling scene Kosher Osei-Yaw has made it his job for you to think of his agency first. Kosher is the owner of Femelle a London based model agency and Femelle photographic studios. With his stunning eye-ctching photograpy and beautiful models on his books he has built one of the UK's most...

Converse Launch The Cons Project London – Rap Star Pusha T To Kick Things Off!

Converse have just announced the launch of CONS Project London, the latest installment in a series of global community projects designed to inspire the next generation of creative spirits through music, art, style and skate. Following on from the success of similar initiatives in New York, Los Angeles and more recently Warsaw and Belgrade, CONS Project Londonwill open in Peckham – one...

When did Musicains & Music Artists automatically become role models? @JoeWa113r

Over the past few days/weeks the press have been having the time of their lives with recent controversial behaviour from the likes of Justin Bieber, Rihanna and One Direction. I am amazed however that every article seems to headline with the "Role Model" title. When did signing a record deal mean signing a role model agreement as well? I understand...

Sony and Slenky host awards for the Young Hot Shots of the future @slenkyshots @sonyuk

Sony and Slenky hold awards ceremony in London to reward young people’s success after giving them bespoke career opportunities Last night Sony recognised the efforts and achievements of young people at the Sony and Slenky awards ceremony in West London.Marking the end of a successful six month campaign between Sony and young people’s organisation Slenky, the ceremony celebrated 18-26 year old entrepreneurs...

Angelique Davis: a woman of many talents

Angelique Davis was the 1st runner up in the Miss Flavour competition. On the night she floored the judges with her killer pins…. her legs just go on and on and on and she feels the same. ‘My legs are my greatest attribute’ Angelique explains when discussing her winning moment. ‘But that’s not all I’m about! I know modelling...

What to do with unwanted presents

There's nothing worse than opening a Christmas present you don't like and having to quickly rearrange your face to look pleasantly surprised, rather than horribly disappointed. One Christmas I didn't rearrange my face quick enough and my mum guessed that I didn't like the charm bracelet she'd bought me. “Don't you like it?” she asked me, looking concerned. What...

Most Romantic Movie Moments

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Flavour has been discussing our ultimate tear jerkers when it comes to love on film.Whether you’re going to be with your loved one or just with a tub of ice cream, join me to reminisce over the top 5 romantic movie moments for you to watch on the big V.5.  Slumdog MillionaireYoung Jamal Malik...

Characteristics Of A 21st Century Gentleman

There is a fine line between boy and man. This division highlights some of the characteristics of a gentleman and evidently detach men from boys.  It takes effort to be a man with respect, ambition, and etiquette. On the other hand its takes very little to nothing to be immature and imprudent. This is frequently the case as apparently too...

X-Factor – Auditions: Week 3 Recap

Each week Flavour journalist Dayalan Kulendran will guide you through the thrills and spills of the sixth series of ITV1 talent show The X-Factor.As expected, the show kicked off with the usual assortment of no-hopers, including Tom Idelson, whose flamboyant rendition of Prince's Kiss had Louis singing along and Simon displaying his now customary look of bewilderment. The judges...

Choice FM & Barclaycard announce ‘Music Potential’ 2012 with RnB star Angel

Rising RnB star Angel is announced as the ambassador for Choice FM & Barclaycard’s Music Potential; a venture designed to give young people the unique opportunity to unleash their potential and learn more about the music industry from professionals across the spectrum.This year Music Potential is taking Choice FM’s longstanding community action work to the next level as it...