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HOW TO BE SUITCASE SAVVY THIS SEASON The golden rule of packing for a trip away is to make each piece of clothing earn its place in your case. Your items must be multi-functional and make it possible for you to feel fantastic having packed just a few key pieces. Forget sitting on your suitcase because you’ve squashed the whole of your summer wardrobe into your luggage. Let Dress Doctor show you how to avoid excess baggage charges, whilst staying stylish in the sun: Super Swimwear You should view your swimwear as you do your underwear – change it as your body evolves and make sure it fits and flatters your individual body shape. Big busted ladies should opt for an underwired bikini, which offers support and those with smaller chests should go for loud prints and frilly detailing to enhance the area. There is so much choice from neon two pieces to cut out modern swimming costumes, so everyone can feel confident this summer on the beach. Men should ditch the speedos and opt for loose fitting swimming shorts that are just shy of the knee. Again there are a whole range of styles to please every taste. Dare to be different in graphic prints and go faster stripes. The Maxi Dress Celebrities and catwalks alike are embracing the full length dress with floral prints in abundance. The beauty of the maxi dress is you don’t have to match anything to it and you can even bypass accessories. The style and the pattern are all the detail you need and the choice is extensive. These are ideal for lunch by the water or can be paired with metallic, strappy heels for after dark. For the guys the look of the season is definitely the Hawaiian shirt. I can Image Credit: Paul & Joe Spring / Summer 2018 ready to wear see you rolling your eyes in disapproval, but the tropical shirt has shed its dad image and has been reborn. My favourite way to wear the look is in muted tones. Choose the classic palm tree shirt, Article sponsored by this local business but let it be in dusky pink, rust or stone. Pair with some tailored shorts and boating shoes or wear by the pool to stop your shoulders from cooking in the midday sun. The Loose and Long Palazzo Pant Banish those bottoms that you cannot move in or sit down in without undoing a few buttons. I want you to be comfortable and confident, so loose fitting trousers are key. The heat dictates that the cut should be relaxed and let the leg be wide. Ensure the fabric is lightweight and contrast this silhouette with a top that skims the body and is neatly tucked in. Again this item has several uses – with a bikini top during the day and a smart top for evening cocktails. The gents can follow suit with loose linen slacks paired with loafers and smart polo shirts. The Classic Kaftan Some things never change or date and the kaftan is one of those items that is both functional and timeless. It is lightweight and offers coverage and adornment in one. As long as these trusty items are given pride of place in your case the rest of your luggage are just details…
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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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MOVIE PREVIEW Release Date: 22/06/18 As Disney continues to adapt stories it has previously used for animation for live-action tales, it’s the turn of everyone’s favourite honey-loving bear, Winnie The Pooh. Though, specifically, as the title suggests, the focus here is on his best human pal, Christopher Robin. Check out the new trailer for the film. With heavy echoes of Hook, Marc Forster’s film finds Ewan McGregor as Christopher, all grown up and a world away from his adventures in Hundred Acre Wood. Now, he’s struggling to juggle that all-important work/ life balance, trying to please his boss while also spending time with his family, including wife Evelyn (Hayley Atwell) and daughter Madeline (Bronte Carmichael). When he’s forced to miss a family trip, he gets a visit from Pooh (brought to life via CGI, with veteran voice-over artist Jim Cummings handling the speaking role), who aims to remind him how to enjoy life again. Soon, Christopher is visiting all of the old gang, including Eeyore (Brad Garrett), Piglet (Nick Mohammed), Rabbit (Peter Capaldi), Owl (Toby Jones) and Tigger (Cummings again). Will the furry friends be able to sort out his problems? Or will they just cause more? That’s for the film itself to answer.
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