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REBECCA SMITH
You Can Dress to Impress while Saving the Planet!
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Fashion accounts for around 10% of greenhouse gas emissions. enjoy guilt free shopping while reducing your carbon footprint!
How does a Dress Agency differ from
as Thrift Store? They are very different; Thrift shops are traditionally a nonprofit business ventures that sell secondhand clothes to support charities. A Dress Agency such as Vanity Flair sells new and very high-quality pre-loved clothes on behalf of our clients on a commissionbased agreement.
Why is using a Dress Agency the responsible thing to
do? Now, everyone is becoming more aware of global warming and the impact fast fashion has on our environment, making more people aware of their own consumer habits and the effects it has on the planet. Buying pre-loved items reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, amongst many other benefits.
Why is Vanity Flair so
popular? It's a brilliant concept. The shopper gets a fabulous bargain, while the sellers benefit from making some money by selling something they may never have worn. It's a win-win situation. It makes more sense to sell an unwanted item than to have it taking up space in the wardrobe.
What type of client do Dress Agencies
attract? Anyone who loves fashion, regardless of their budget - If you love clothes and accessories these shops are the place to find fabulous designer pieces, unlikely to be available anywhere else in Cyprus - It's like discovering an Aladdin's Cave.
What are some of the misconceptions people have about
hygiene? Vanity Flair is trendy boutique which will not accept or sell items that show any wear and tear and everything must be cleaned and ironed before it is accept. Our clothing is probably cleaner than that found in High St stores as items in there have probably been tried on many times before. Plus, our store is fogged with hospital grade anti-bacterial solution three times a day, not because of the clothes, but to keep our clients safe in general due to the current situation.
What is your
background? Formerly I was a publisher of lifestyle magazines before moving to Cyprus. I attended and directed fashion shows, and styled many photo shoots for the magazines. When I sold my business and moved to Cyprus, too keep myself busy I took some courses on styling and colour consultancy and then the shop became available and it seemed like a great opportunity. I think clothes and how you wear them are a fabulous way of expressing yourself and a little bit like art. Mixing and creating new looks is why Dress Agencies are so much fun – you can shop & experiment for a fraction of the cost despite many items still having their original price labels still attached. If you love clothes – then you’ll love the Dress Agency concept!
Vanity Flair is located in Limassol opposite the Four Seasons Hotel. For more info: FB Vanity Flair, Insta: vanityflair.cy or call mob: 951756363.
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RECIPE CLASSIC MULLED WINE
INGREDIENTS
• 2 small oranges or 1 large • 1 bottle of affordable Merlot, Zinfandel or Garnacha (also called Grenache) • ¼ cup brandy • 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste • 2 whole cinnamon sticks • 3 star anise • 4 whole cloves • Optional garnishes: Fresh whole cranberries (about ¼ cup), cinnamon sticks, additional orange rounds or half moons.
To prepare the oranges, if using 2 small, slice one orange into rounds and slice the other in half. If using 1 large orange, slice it in half through the round middle, then slice one of the halves into rounds. Place the rounds into a medium heavy-bottomed pot or small Dutch oven. Squeeze the juice from the remaining oranges into the pot.
Pour the wine into the pot, followed by the brandy. Add 1 tablespoon of the sweetener for now. Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise and cloves.
Warm the mixture over medium heat until steaming (about 5 minutes), and keep an eye on it. When you start seeing the tiniest of bubbles at the surface, reduce the heat to the lowest of low.
Carefully taste, and add another tablespoon of sweetener if it’s not sweet enough for your liking. If it’s not spicy enough to suit your preferences, continue cooking over very low heat for 5 to 10 more minutes.
Serve in mugs with your desired garnishes! If you’re adding cranberries as I did, you can add them to the pot to make it look extra festive.
If you expect to polish off the mulled wine within 20 minutes or so, you can keep it on the stove over extra-low heat (it will become more spicy with time). Otherwise, remove it from the heat, cover, and rewarm over low heat if necessary. Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days, covered (pour it through a strainer if you don’t want it to become any more spicy than it already is).
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