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SPRING / SUMMER 2019 TREND REPORT PART 2 This is one of my favourite times of the year, as you can start shedding some heavy layers and shove your fur lined Parka jacket to the back of the wardrobe. We have made it through the frosty mornings and the viral infections and now the time has come to let the sunshine in again… Continuing on from my account in the March issue I will now take you through some of the key new season trends that have caught my attention: Spring Cover Ups Jackets are most definitely a spring essential and the offering on the retail horizon is very strong. Long, fluid styles dominate with pockets and belts to add interest and definition. I always adore soft pastels, which are universally flattering. This longer length offers maximum protection against showers and comes in oversized or nipped in styles. If in doubt always opt for the totally classic, eternally flattering, but yet still so modern trench coat. Safari Chic This look has been in and out of fashion like a yoyo and each time it comes back looking slightly different and more covetable. This season utility wear has totally upped its game with combat trousers made of buttery leather and oversized boxy jackets made of the finest suede. The pleasure of sinking both hands into deep, accommodating pockets is unrivalled. Boiler Suits I never thought my father in law’s attire for renovating his bungalow would be my style inspiration, but the boiler suit has had a purposeful promotion. No longer just a cloth cut for filthy hands and DIY savvy individuals this one piece has been reclaimed. I am totally in love with the boiler suit’s versatility – wear it rolled up and with trainers or up level its easy stance with gem encrusted necklaces and your evening bag of choice. Just remember to go to the toilet before you leave the house… Please pick up next month’s issue for Dress Doctor’s pick of the new season’s accessories THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN WRITTEN BY
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LOCAL EVENTS A monthly round up of local events and what’s on in your area. If you suffer from FOMO hopefully this will be the helping hand you need.
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AVENGERS: END GAME. Release Date: 26/04/19
Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers -- Thor, Black Widow, Captain America and Bruce Banner -- must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos -- the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe. Avengers: Endgame is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers, produced by Marvel Studios and set for distribution by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the direct sequel to 2018's Avengers: Infinity War, a sequel to 2012's Marvel's The Avengers and 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron, and the 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo with a screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely and features an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Bradley Cooper, and Josh Brolin. Several actors whose characters were killed during the events of Infinity War have been announced to reprise their roles in Endgame, including Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange, Tom Holland as Peter Parker / SpiderMan, and many more!
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5 DIET TRENDS OF 2019 1. Plant-Based Protein While most of us get plenty of protein in our diets overall, it's an important meal component in order to stay full and satisfied. At this year's expo, plantbased protein like pea protein was hot, as were other legumes, nuts and seeds. They appeared in veggie burgers, non-chicken tenders and mac and cheese, just to name a few. I also noticed more snack-type foods touting few ingredients, but lots of protein coming from plants. 2. Legume Pasta Legumes were not only popular as a protein source, but also as the main and sometimes only attraction in pasta. Noodles made from chickpeas and red and green lentils appeared to be the most popular. This is a category that has definitely taken off; even traditional pasta companies have joined in. I have always been a die-hard pasta lover, so this trend has been a little hard for me to accept. However, there really isn't any downside. If anything, the trend just gives the pasta-loving consumer another healthy option. 3. Probiotics Probiotics, or live microorganisms that can benefit digestive health, are nothing new, but the products they appear in are no longer limited to yogurts. This year, I saw probiotic sparkling water, dairyfree beverages and oatmeal. Just keep in mind that there are many different strains of probiotics and not every strain will have the same effect on everyone. 4. Low-FODMAP Foods Speaking of gut health, a lot of individuals who have trouble digesting short-chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols have turned to a low-FODMAP diet to relieve symptoms of abdominal pain and bloating. For the first time at the conference, I noticed companies marketing products specifically toward people who need to follow this diet for health reasons – something I appreciated since many "diet" products aren't medically necessary for most people who fall for them. 5. Alternative Non-Dairy "Milk" Beverages Just when you thought every type of non-dairy milk was already out there, some new ones joined the club. Say hello to oat, sesame seed, pecan and cashew milk. I even heard, but somehow missed in person, that one company was producing "milk" from bananas. What? While these milks are good options for people who avoid cow's milk for any number of reasons, remember that not all of these products provide nearly as much protein as regular milk. Do your due diligence when shopping this
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