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you own a Little Black Dress? No, me neither! As the festive season hurtles towards us at high speed, an office party, gathering with friends, luncheon date or Christmas night out may loom for many of you. Will you will opt for the LBD? What, if like me, the LBD is not an easy one to carry off? As a classic pear shape, an LBD is not an easy option. Balancing a smaller top half to proportionally bigger bottom takes careful consideration and style choice.
An LBD is not always a fail safe hassle free solution to that Christmas party invite!
A classic shift may fit across the bust but not the hip. A strapy little number is not for me - too much flesh is not good. A figure hugging body con draws the eyes to the ‘pear bottom’…..need I go on. An LBD is not always a fail safe hassle free solution to that Christmas party invite. It’s separates for me and many others with my body shape predicament. Tops ‘n’ bottoms balance out my disproportionate figure, helping to create the illusion of a sylph-like figure! Or so I’d like to think.
my check list for a pear shaped boD • Choose an easy wear top in a sheer lux fabric. • Pick simple cut and style. A soft relaxed shape over the hips but not too long. • Look out for subtle interesting detail around the neckline such as covered buttons or tasteful embellishments. Quirky use of fabric eg; delicate pleating or small ruffles. • I naturally seek out soft muted shades, but if I do opt for black, I’ll absolutely make sure I add more depth of colour to my make up routine, a rich colour for lips and a touch more bronzer, as black can be terribly draining especially on my older skin. A natural looking tan enhancer is a must if I’m showing my less than toned bare arms. • As I live in jeans or trousers I’ll be hunting down the perfect pair of smart casual variety. • High waisted. Sleek with a soft sheen for a touch of elegance. Slim fitting. Ideally with a light stretch. Slim legged as this helps to balance out the body top from bottom. Certainly a little stretch if I’m enjoying a meal and drinks with friends. I’ll slip on a pair of heels, grab a clutch, sling on some defining accessories probably a cuff and over sized pair of earrings, leaving out a necklace as this would be over kill. Jump in the taxi and let the party begin!
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y formative years were back in the ‘70’s when I was in my teens. Those were the days of lava lamps; bean bag chairs; the first microwave ovens and platform shoes! Oh, how I was desperate for a pair of those. Happy Days and Dukes of Hazard were on TV although I drew the line at Daisy Duke’s shorts. Then there was disco fever, John Travolta springs to mind, and of course Abba. However it should be noted that back in the day, it just wasn’t cool to like Abba, hard to believe now I know, but true. You have to remember that the ‘70’s was the
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decade of rock stars like the Rolling Stones, laid-back Americans like the Eagles, and British punk bands like The Sex Pistols. Abba on the other hand wrote catchy pop songs, wore ridiculous outfits and smiled too much. If you said you liked Abba in the 70’s you were quite simply uncool and before you ask, yes I was one of them. They have however, stood the test of time and are as popular today (if not more popular) than they were back then. Today, anything from the ‘70’s is now labelled ‘Retro’ which is viewed as cool, how ironic is that.
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As for the L, that’s just Mercedes’ preferred ‘linking’ letter, added to make the name more memorable and easier to pronounce. Honestly, that’s the official explanation! Since November is the month when many motorists decide to buy a new or used 4x4, I decided to test drive the mighty Mercedes GLE Coupe 350d. This GLE 350d Coupe gets the well respected 3.0-litre V6 diesel – a definite favourite in Mercedes’ engine line-up - complete with a new nine-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. This model has a ‘sporty’ styling inside and out with changes to the suspension and gear ratios for a sportier drive, and five different driving modes - Individual, Comfort, Slippery, Sport and Sport+ - that make changes to the chassis, engine,
give the car a sporty sloping roofline without making adults in the back feel hideously cramped. Traditionally, the only electrical device slotted into your car’s dashboard was nothing more than a radio and a CD player – maybe a satellite navigation system, if you’d really splashed out. However, nowadays, as systems have become all-encompassing and complex, they have started to provide information to the driver, as well as entertainment. Hence, the term ‘infotainment’ was born. The GLE Coupe has an eight-inch infotainment screen that appears to float in the middle of the dashboard. Being a techno-whizz, there I was happily finger-tapping and swiping this screen. Just as I was about to delcare it was broken, I realised that, although it may look like a touch-screen tablet - it’s not. (Ahh, that’s what the rotating controller between the front two seats is for). Do you think I got away with that? Not a chance!
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nvented by a man named Chuck Hull back in 1986, 3D printing is achieved by laying down successive layers of materials above each other until the entire object is created. From scale models, gifts and clothing to prosthetic limbs, hearing aids and the prospect of 3D-printed homes, the possibilities seem endless. How do 3D Printers work? It all starts with a concept. The first stage of 3D printing is laying out an original idea with digital modeling — that is, with computer aided design (CAD) or animation modeling software. Whichever program you choose, you’re able to create a virtual blueprint of the object you want to print. The program then divides the object into
digital cross-sections so the printer is able to build it layer by layer. The cross-sections essentially act as guides for the printer, so that the object is the exact size and shape you want. Now for the fun part. After the finished design file is sent to the 3D printer, you choose a specific material. This, depending on the printer, can be rubber, plastics, paper, polyurethane-like materials, metals and more. Printer processes vary, but the material is usually sprayed, squeezed or otherwise transferred from the printer onto a platform. Then, a 3D printer makes passes (much like an inkjet printer) over the platform, depositing layer on top of layer of material to create the finished product. This can take several hours or days depending on
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n a little over a week I have managed to experience the complete spectrum of feelings. Not having felt the like since November 2003. My legs ached such that I questioned whether I had run a half marathon and not remembered. I had not. Unrelenting, and unable to make it stop I, the self-proclaimed Queen of Stretch, could not shift it. Nothing, but nothing, took it away. I began to wake in the night with a need to do something, anything, to soothe my raw throat. Nothing helped. The penny slowly – by which point I had lost my mojo - began to drop with a quiet tinkle.
My legs ached such that I questioned whether I had run a half marathon and not remembered. But let’s begin at the beginning … My cycling season ended on the second to last weekend of September. Feeling mellow and satisfied with my efforts I did the unmentionable. I relaxed. Yes, relaxed. My defences lowered. I ate a bowl of chips. Albeit very special chips. To give you an idea of how relaxed I felt. Husband remarked, not so many weeks before, that he ‘never caught a bug alive, or otherwise’ was struck down. Naturally he did not complain. Not one bit. Just soldiered on. I paid little attention. Usually I avoid crowds, never touch handles with my bare hands and if I can see that the cashier at the bank (for example) is spluttering etc., I wait my turn for someone else. I hold my breath if near someone coughing/sneezing. I try to live in a bubble. I did not avoid my husband. So I succumbed to something that others were keen to give a name to. Me? I just wanted to call it weakness, as I slumped into a horribly miserable place. Of course, I presented myself to class and croaked. Double standards? As my husband said, ‘every cloud has a silver lining’. I spent two days during this misery unable to speak. He provided pen and paper. I believe I provided entertainment. I am now better. The drawbridge is back up and I will never, I repeat never, be so complacent again. The gloves are back on. T: 01768 896733 | M: 07976 266335 Email: carol@pilates-cumbria.co.uk www.pilates-cumbria.uk High quality glossy print brings out the best in your adverts
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Queensland and Qantas are a perfect match! Did you know that the ‘Q’ in Qantas even stands for Queensland? Qantas offers daily A380 flights from London Heathrow to both Sydney and Melbourne, via Dubai. Thanks to Qantas’ partnership with Emirates you can even choose to depart from regional airports across the UK. On arrival, Qantas customers can explore more than 60 destinations across Australia thanks to the Qantas domestic network including Queensland hotspots Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Fraser Coast, Whitsundays and Cairns. The Great Barrier Reef is set to become even more popular as Sir David Attenborough’s three-part documentary series, Great Barrier Reef, is due for broadcast in January 2016. At 1,1430 miles long, the Great Barrier Reef is the worlds largest and longest coral reef system comprising of over 2,900 coral reefs and more than 1,050 islands ranging from small coral cays to
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large continental islands. One of the first decisions visitors have to make when visiting the Great Barrier Reef is how they are going to experience it. There are too many options to list but you may decide to keep it simple or mix it up with a variety of experiences. The reef offers something for everyone and can be experienced from above, on or below the water. Experiences can vary from scuba diving among the amazing coral life and endless schools of fish (yes, including Nemo!) to taking a sea plane and flying over the Whitsundays. Other activities include playing 18 holes on the only golf course on a reef island owned by Hamilton Island, swimming with dwarf minke whales and even sleeping on the Great Barrier Reef. However you decide to interact with the reef, it is sure to be an experience you will never forget. I could go on and on but Andrew will charge me for another page! Want to know more? Just pop in to our shop on Lowther Street, Carlisle. Throw me another shrimp on the barbie Sheila!!
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