stylekandy asked:
One of the leading fashion brands, MANGO, announced Scarlett Johansson as the new face for their Autumn-Winter 09 campaigns. The event officially occurred on 13th of July in the Hotel AC Santo Mauro in Madrid, Spain. The gorgeous actress fits in perfect for the image of an extraordinary personality, embodying the ideal of the urban daring woman that Mango targets. Johansson is 'invariably delighted' to be part of it, confirmed media sources. Presenting the perfect persona of stylish talented and sensual women, Scarlett is well known for her versatility in the works she has done. "Scarlett is an extraordinary personality, fun, young. She's Mango's ideal urban woman, independent and cosmopolitan" quoted the brand's spokesperson in Spain.
Scarlett, 24, is taking over from Penelope Cruz, who had a four-season run with the Barcelona-based clothing company. Fittingly enough, both actresses starred in Woody Allen's flick Vicky Christina Barcelona! Scarlett posed in new Mango designs during the photo shoot by the renowned photographer Mario Sorrenti at Los Angeles. The shoot happened under the style guidance of Damian Sanchez, Mango's Creative Director and Board Member with Hair and make-up by Bob Recine and Aaron de Mey. This season, Mango's new collection would be influenced by the wild 80's. Little bold look with emphasized shoulders in suits, jackets and outerwear. Keeping the silhouettes narrow at the bottom half, skin-fit trousers, leggings and pencil skirts are the key styles presented by Mango for the coming season.
Artificial leathers and woolen fabrics embellished with rhinestones and zips, sequins, sparkling studs add to the glam factor while providing warmth as well. Animal prints provide movement in the designs. Black and grey are the key colours in the palette, with a tinge of cobalt blue and maroon making the collection one of the best examples of functional luxury with sensual designs. She is one name that has run synonymous with fitness for over two decades now. Recently, Mumbai saw ace fitness guru Leena Mogre jolt people back to reality.
well at least figuratively speaking! At Leena Mogre's Fitness, the eponymous gym, she conducted a session for Bone Density Test which saw models Candice Pinto, Diandra Soares and television actors Makrand Deshpande, Prachi Desai and the likes volunteer. "We have a member who is an orthopedic surgeon", says Leena, "his name is Dr. Rakesh Nair. He is the one who organised this seminar." She goes on to explain that it is a painless, two min procedure carried out by a specialist who knows how to operate a bone density meter. "Bones form your endoskeleton and lay the foundation to your body, but we tend to take them for granted. A nutritious and healthy living is extremely crucial to maintain high bone density levels."
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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Beauty Tips - Detangling The Hair Styling Product Confusion
Debrah Dragon asked:
Back in the day you didn't have much of a choice when it came to hair styles, sure they were many types of hair styles back then but if you had for instance straight hair you could only do so much, and get a hair style that suited straight hair. However today you have almost endless possibilities, if you have straight hair you can change it to wavy or curly hair and get a curly hairstyle. This means that you can change the way your hair looks any number of times. With the styling products available on the market today you are spoilt for choice, however selecting the right product is imperative. Sifting through the nearly hundreds of products can be a task. This guide should help you sort through the various commercial product categories.
Which hair styling products do you use? You have your choice of probably hundreds of different kinds of products, not to mention brands. It can be a mass of confusion just trying to figure out which styling products you should be using for your hair. When you go to the store, no matter what kind of store it is, you will notice that hair care products are endless, or so it seems.
Can you remember when hair spray was just hair spray? It seemed you had your choice of two strengths of hold. Now, you have your choice of different types of hair sprays, mousse, and gels. You have products that will make your hair literally stand on end! You also have your choice of products that will take the frizz right of your hair. Then, on the opposite end of the spectrum, if you have straight hair but want it curly, why not choose a curl booster gel or spray? Or go the other way and straighten that curly hair?
There are so many more options of hair styles with the hair styling products and hair accessories available to us. Well, to really get down to the "root" of the styling product chaos, you have to ask yourself a few questions, you have to find out what your real goal is with your styling products.
So, ask yourself some questions.
What kind of hold do I want? Do I want a light spray, that is non-sticky, minimal hold or do I need a super hold that will not budge even if the wind is blowing 50 miles per hour outside or you go down the highway in a convertible? If it is the latter, good luck!
Will you use many products to achieve your styling goal or do you just want one? You should think to yourself, am I trying to straighten my hair? Am I trying to make it curly? Do I want the product to protect my hair from the weather elements? Do I need it to work well with my hair coloring? What formula do I need? Do I need a gel? Do I need a spray? Do I need something solid?
If you thought you were done, think again, we are just hitting the top of iceberg in styling products. You can choose a variety of products for different types of hair achievements. For example, use a spray, gel, or mousse, if you are trying to add body or volume. If you want to create texture within your hair or make the current texture prominent, you will want to use pomade, balm, wax, or creams.
Regardless of how you want to style your hair, you no longer have to accept your hair for what it is. Using hair accessories and styling products, you can pretty much achieve any look you are going for!
Back in the day you didn't have much of a choice when it came to hair styles, sure they were many types of hair styles back then but if you had for instance straight hair you could only do so much, and get a hair style that suited straight hair. However today you have almost endless possibilities, if you have straight hair you can change it to wavy or curly hair and get a curly hairstyle. This means that you can change the way your hair looks any number of times. With the styling products available on the market today you are spoilt for choice, however selecting the right product is imperative. Sifting through the nearly hundreds of products can be a task. This guide should help you sort through the various commercial product categories.
Which hair styling products do you use? You have your choice of probably hundreds of different kinds of products, not to mention brands. It can be a mass of confusion just trying to figure out which styling products you should be using for your hair. When you go to the store, no matter what kind of store it is, you will notice that hair care products are endless, or so it seems.
Can you remember when hair spray was just hair spray? It seemed you had your choice of two strengths of hold. Now, you have your choice of different types of hair sprays, mousse, and gels. You have products that will make your hair literally stand on end! You also have your choice of products that will take the frizz right of your hair. Then, on the opposite end of the spectrum, if you have straight hair but want it curly, why not choose a curl booster gel or spray? Or go the other way and straighten that curly hair?
There are so many more options of hair styles with the hair styling products and hair accessories available to us. Well, to really get down to the "root" of the styling product chaos, you have to ask yourself a few questions, you have to find out what your real goal is with your styling products.
So, ask yourself some questions.
What kind of hold do I want? Do I want a light spray, that is non-sticky, minimal hold or do I need a super hold that will not budge even if the wind is blowing 50 miles per hour outside or you go down the highway in a convertible? If it is the latter, good luck!
Will you use many products to achieve your styling goal or do you just want one? You should think to yourself, am I trying to straighten my hair? Am I trying to make it curly? Do I want the product to protect my hair from the weather elements? Do I need it to work well with my hair coloring? What formula do I need? Do I need a gel? Do I need a spray? Do I need something solid?
If you thought you were done, think again, we are just hitting the top of iceberg in styling products. You can choose a variety of products for different types of hair achievements. For example, use a spray, gel, or mousse, if you are trying to add body or volume. If you want to create texture within your hair or make the current texture prominent, you will want to use pomade, balm, wax, or creams.
Regardless of how you want to style your hair, you no longer have to accept your hair for what it is. Using hair accessories and styling products, you can pretty much achieve any look you are going for!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Beauty Tips - Bath Salts, Oil And Bubbles
Debrah Dragon asked:
Whether you have just gotten through a long week, a stressful day, or a dirty job, or just need a moment to relax, restore and collect yourself, there is nothing like a good warm bath to set you right. Add some bath salts, bath oils, or bubbles to that bath, and you have a recipe for relaxation that beats any trip to the spa.
Bath salts can help you relax those sore muscles and get you ready for the rest of the day. So this means you can come home after a hard day's work, take a shower and use our bath salts or oil and bubbles in the tub and get ready for the evening ahead of you. You are refreshed, and ready to hit the streets, or go for a romantic date. Everybody will want to know your secret to freshness and energy because you will never feel tired again.
You've seen these products while shopping online, at your local department store, at natural healing and bath and body shops'. Beautiful translucent beads, oils in rich colors and bath foams in playful scents. They look nice, but what benefits do they really give you?
As it turns out, a lot of them. Bath salts have been used for centuries to help sooth tired muscles and dry skin, while easing the mind with their pleasant scents. Bath salts help reduce the effects of pruning and wrinkling skin that often accompany a long bath, and help guard your skin against dryness.
Phosphate bath salts help soften calloused skin, allowing for easy exfoliation and restoration of young, fresh skin. To enjoy the rejuvenating effects of bath salts, simply add several tablespoons to your warm bathwater, soak, relax, and enjoy.
Bath oils, too, have great benefits for their users. Bath oils come in many different scents, depending upon the essential oils that they are made from, many with unique benefits. Rosemary and eucalyptus are said to help with aching muscles, while rosewood and sandalwood enrich and revitalize your skin. But all of these oils, whether in bath bead or simple oil form, provide the singular benefit of aromatherapy, helping you clear your mind, uplifting your spirits and soothing your senses. To use bath oils, select the essential oil of your preference, pour a capful into running water, stir well, and sit back and let the oil work its magic.
And anyone who has ever had a bubble bath needs no convincing of their benefits. Not only do you enjoy a relaxing, cleansing soak, but you can enjoy it for longer, since the layer of bubble helps to insulate your bath, helping to make the heat stay in the bath longer, so you can, too. And there's nothing like a good bubble bath to make you feel luxurious and pampered.
Just add a few capfuls of bath foam to your bathwater as it fills, and your bath will be popping in no time. With all of these options available, why take a bath any other way?
Bubble baths have proven to be successful, everyone who is spectacle just needs to give these bubble baths a shot and it will change their lives forever. So sit back and soak in the energy as you relax and read a magazine or listen to music, because you have a long evening ahead of you!
Whether you have just gotten through a long week, a stressful day, or a dirty job, or just need a moment to relax, restore and collect yourself, there is nothing like a good warm bath to set you right. Add some bath salts, bath oils, or bubbles to that bath, and you have a recipe for relaxation that beats any trip to the spa.
Bath salts can help you relax those sore muscles and get you ready for the rest of the day. So this means you can come home after a hard day's work, take a shower and use our bath salts or oil and bubbles in the tub and get ready for the evening ahead of you. You are refreshed, and ready to hit the streets, or go for a romantic date. Everybody will want to know your secret to freshness and energy because you will never feel tired again.
You've seen these products while shopping online, at your local department store, at natural healing and bath and body shops'. Beautiful translucent beads, oils in rich colors and bath foams in playful scents. They look nice, but what benefits do they really give you?
As it turns out, a lot of them. Bath salts have been used for centuries to help sooth tired muscles and dry skin, while easing the mind with their pleasant scents. Bath salts help reduce the effects of pruning and wrinkling skin that often accompany a long bath, and help guard your skin against dryness.
Phosphate bath salts help soften calloused skin, allowing for easy exfoliation and restoration of young, fresh skin. To enjoy the rejuvenating effects of bath salts, simply add several tablespoons to your warm bathwater, soak, relax, and enjoy.
Bath oils, too, have great benefits for their users. Bath oils come in many different scents, depending upon the essential oils that they are made from, many with unique benefits. Rosemary and eucalyptus are said to help with aching muscles, while rosewood and sandalwood enrich and revitalize your skin. But all of these oils, whether in bath bead or simple oil form, provide the singular benefit of aromatherapy, helping you clear your mind, uplifting your spirits and soothing your senses. To use bath oils, select the essential oil of your preference, pour a capful into running water, stir well, and sit back and let the oil work its magic.
And anyone who has ever had a bubble bath needs no convincing of their benefits. Not only do you enjoy a relaxing, cleansing soak, but you can enjoy it for longer, since the layer of bubble helps to insulate your bath, helping to make the heat stay in the bath longer, so you can, too. And there's nothing like a good bubble bath to make you feel luxurious and pampered.
Just add a few capfuls of bath foam to your bathwater as it fills, and your bath will be popping in no time. With all of these options available, why take a bath any other way?
Bubble baths have proven to be successful, everyone who is spectacle just needs to give these bubble baths a shot and it will change their lives forever. So sit back and soak in the energy as you relax and read a magazine or listen to music, because you have a long evening ahead of you!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
How to Attract Beautiful Women - Its Simple Magic
Kingsley Modozie asked:
In need of tips to attract beautiful women? Want to attract a woman to call your own? Want to attract beautiful women because you are looking for a wife? Making a physical contact is extremely an essential aspect of seduction. You won't succeed in getting beautiful women with no foundation of a fundamental stage of tactual sensation. In order to reach the stage of kissing or sleeping with her, you need to maintain a steady, adequate quantity of touch which functions in both directions; she places her hand on your knee in a flirty manner, while you enclose her waistline using your arm and draw her a bit nearer.
This is the one of the best tips you can use to attract beautiful women and get hold of the physical touch. Whatsoever method of touch contact it takes, you need to perform it in order to attain your finish target of the real seduction. This is the point where most men slack. What are the best and easy ways a guy can make things work out when it approaches physical tactility nearness? Assuming the lady is not showing any tactile, what can you do to form a shared physical nearness that won't send her away or frighten her off?
Frequently, men reach for it and as a result end up making the lady experience uncomfortable or even assault them due to their hurried effort to attain physical contact. Some guys chose not to endanger making the woman walk away, thereby they chose to resist any form of bodily contact or even touch - behaving this way normally deliver the wrong signal to the girl, which is that the man doesn't want the woman or too shy to express it, none of these are fascinating situations inside the head of a sexy-looking and fun-wanting lady. Now, I will tell you the tip to this cumbersome problem and the best and easy ways to attract women.
This is easy, all you should do is to go through an essential procedures, every one of them complies to the individual limits of most beautiful women, meaning you won't look uncalled-for or hurried, but you will show an impression that you are the bold kind of guy who isn't scared of wanting to identify with girls and expressing them through a friendly, calmed physical contact. Now, let's see the tips and ways I claim to have.
Tip 1: Majority of men feel that touching a lady in whichever means doing the first time they meet her is totally a no-no technique. In short, it isn't the fact. To establish a positive and tough initial notion you need to form an instant connection to a lady at the time you present yourself or start talking with her, touching her in a nonchalant and gentle manner slightly at her right arm and at the same time orally conveying your flows. The exterior of a lady's arm isn't intimate enough for a place to make the contact sense strange or even inappropriate. Consecutively, it is a straightforward signal to show you are friendly and the social type of a man. Do not be scared to attempt it - you will see the payback instantly.
Tip 2: When you have began talking with the woman of your target you will arbitrarily see yourself talking to a lady you actually admire, it is necessary to maintain the physical contact. Acting this way aids to keep up the connection and bond you have formed and as well aids in making it a jointly felt sexual magnetism. This can be tackled with what I call "stealth tactility. It entails establishing physical contact with the lady in a cloaked manner. For instance, assuming she needs to visit the bar or bathroom but she isn't familiar with the direction, utilize stealth tactility by stationing one of your hand on the lady's shoulder, pulling her a bit nearer, turning your body and hers round till you appear in the right way, then make the way past other people or hindrance using your next hand to the place she wants to visit. This is one of the best and easy ways to attract women and give them the impression that your mind is in them.
Tip 3: Finally, make you sure you apply "contact close" as you conclude your discussion with the woman. For instance, when you want to exchange number with her or arrange for both of you to see some other time, let her get a kiss on her cheek or both a kiss and a hug. Some guys feel that they must have done the work. But I tell you, creating a physical contact prior to discharging a woman is normally a big way of making sure she keeps you in mind and actually cannot wait till she sees you some other.
Guy Gets Girl is a Guide that teaches you how to attract women both beautiful and rich ones, how to exploit women's emotional vulnerabilities using closely guarded secrets. Learn how to get the girl YOU want, and how to keep her. Whether you're looking for quick sex and one-night stands, or a long-term partner to settle down with for the rest of your life, this guide will show you how to do it. The only unique new manual dating and the only pick-up guide written by someone who really knows about women! Be the guy who gets the girl!
Check it out at http://guygetsgirl-review.blogspot.com/
In need of tips to attract beautiful women? Want to attract a woman to call your own? Want to attract beautiful women because you are looking for a wife? Making a physical contact is extremely an essential aspect of seduction. You won't succeed in getting beautiful women with no foundation of a fundamental stage of tactual sensation. In order to reach the stage of kissing or sleeping with her, you need to maintain a steady, adequate quantity of touch which functions in both directions; she places her hand on your knee in a flirty manner, while you enclose her waistline using your arm and draw her a bit nearer.
This is the one of the best tips you can use to attract beautiful women and get hold of the physical touch. Whatsoever method of touch contact it takes, you need to perform it in order to attain your finish target of the real seduction. This is the point where most men slack. What are the best and easy ways a guy can make things work out when it approaches physical tactility nearness? Assuming the lady is not showing any tactile, what can you do to form a shared physical nearness that won't send her away or frighten her off?
Frequently, men reach for it and as a result end up making the lady experience uncomfortable or even assault them due to their hurried effort to attain physical contact. Some guys chose not to endanger making the woman walk away, thereby they chose to resist any form of bodily contact or even touch - behaving this way normally deliver the wrong signal to the girl, which is that the man doesn't want the woman or too shy to express it, none of these are fascinating situations inside the head of a sexy-looking and fun-wanting lady. Now, I will tell you the tip to this cumbersome problem and the best and easy ways to attract women.
This is easy, all you should do is to go through an essential procedures, every one of them complies to the individual limits of most beautiful women, meaning you won't look uncalled-for or hurried, but you will show an impression that you are the bold kind of guy who isn't scared of wanting to identify with girls and expressing them through a friendly, calmed physical contact. Now, let's see the tips and ways I claim to have.
Tip 1: Majority of men feel that touching a lady in whichever means doing the first time they meet her is totally a no-no technique. In short, it isn't the fact. To establish a positive and tough initial notion you need to form an instant connection to a lady at the time you present yourself or start talking with her, touching her in a nonchalant and gentle manner slightly at her right arm and at the same time orally conveying your flows. The exterior of a lady's arm isn't intimate enough for a place to make the contact sense strange or even inappropriate. Consecutively, it is a straightforward signal to show you are friendly and the social type of a man. Do not be scared to attempt it - you will see the payback instantly.
Tip 2: When you have began talking with the woman of your target you will arbitrarily see yourself talking to a lady you actually admire, it is necessary to maintain the physical contact. Acting this way aids to keep up the connection and bond you have formed and as well aids in making it a jointly felt sexual magnetism. This can be tackled with what I call "stealth tactility. It entails establishing physical contact with the lady in a cloaked manner. For instance, assuming she needs to visit the bar or bathroom but she isn't familiar with the direction, utilize stealth tactility by stationing one of your hand on the lady's shoulder, pulling her a bit nearer, turning your body and hers round till you appear in the right way, then make the way past other people or hindrance using your next hand to the place she wants to visit. This is one of the best and easy ways to attract women and give them the impression that your mind is in them.
Tip 3: Finally, make you sure you apply "contact close" as you conclude your discussion with the woman. For instance, when you want to exchange number with her or arrange for both of you to see some other time, let her get a kiss on her cheek or both a kiss and a hug. Some guys feel that they must have done the work. But I tell you, creating a physical contact prior to discharging a woman is normally a big way of making sure she keeps you in mind and actually cannot wait till she sees you some other.
Guy Gets Girl is a Guide that teaches you how to attract women both beautiful and rich ones, how to exploit women's emotional vulnerabilities using closely guarded secrets. Learn how to get the girl YOU want, and how to keep her. Whether you're looking for quick sex and one-night stands, or a long-term partner to settle down with for the rest of your life, this guide will show you how to do it. The only unique new manual dating and the only pick-up guide written by someone who really knows about women! Be the guy who gets the girl!
Check it out at http://guygetsgirl-review.blogspot.com/
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Guide to Boutique Hotels in Suffolk
Suffolk Guides asked:
There are a great many Boutique Hotels in Suffolk to choose from, but what exactly is a 'Boutique Hotel'? Many people are uncertain of the features associated with the term - not least because the unique and distinct nature of such hotels is a main part of the definition. In simple terms, a boutique hotel will be unusual in some way - whether that be the building's original structure and use (e.g. boutique hotels are sometimes converted barns, Grade Listed houses, or water mills, to name but a few examples), its interior decor and design, or its intimate-yet-stylish, bespoke bedrooms - it is likely to have that certain something that differentiates it from other, more traditional accommodation.
Boutique hotels offer the height of luxury and comfort to their guests, complimented by their individual character and charm. You can expect boutique hotels to have fewer rooms than a regular hotel - although this is by no means absolute - and many are independently owned, thus having more of a personal touch than hotels affiliated with a chain. Boutique hotels tend to be at the higher end of the cost ladder, but there are always exceptions to every rule.
Outlined below are some of the wonderful and fascinating boutique hotels that Suffolk has to offer.
The Gatehouse, on the outskirts of Ipswich, is truly a hidden delight. Resting in 3 acres of mature grounds, this small-yet-elegant, 13-roomed boutique hotel is designed in the Regency style and promises visitors a relaxing stay. The food served here is locally sourced and expertly prepared, and comes complete with a wonderful wine list to compliment your meal. The peaceful location on the edge of the town, alongside the beautiful gardens, provides the perfect setting for a romantic dinner or weekend away.
No article on Boutique Hotels in Suffolk would be complete without a mention of Sutherland House Hotel & Restuarant in Southwold. This fascinating building is rich in history and fully restored to offer a resplendent venue for drinks, meals, functions and, of course, wonderful rooms. Here you will find such delights as wood burning stoves and beautifully designed rooms with rich fabrics. Sutherland House Restaurant offers fine dining at its best. Guests are welcome to drop in for a glass of wine and a plate of tapas in front of the fire; a gourmet sandwich; a home-made Red Poll beef burger, or a British classic dish - or to come for a three course meal. The restaurant has just been awarded 2 AA Rosettes and 5 Yellow stars by the AA for 2009, making that three years in a row!
The Westleton Crown, set on the Suffolk Heritage Coast between Southwold and Aldeburgh, is a traditional coaching inn dating back to the 12th Century. This lovely, distinct boutique hotel retains the rustic charm and character of its heritage, but with the added sophistication and comforts that the modern day guest has come accustomed to. The bar has a 'local pub' feel and offers a large selection of ales and wines, and the sophisticated AA 2 rosette, home-cooked menu may be sampled in the elegant dining room, cosy parlour, stylish conservatory, or outside on the charming terraced gardens - weather permitting! Visitors do not need to be guests at the hotel in order to dine there. Other highlights include log fires, 25 stylish and comfortable rooms (including family rooms), and nearby attractions such as Dunwich Heath and RSPB Minsmere.
The Crown Inn, in Stoke by Nayland, is a privately owned village inn that is sure to make you feel welcome. The Inn has eleven graceful rooms overlooking open Suffolk countryside. All rooms are individually decorated, with the ground floor rooms being designed in the contemporary style, and the upstairs in a country home style. All are comfortably furnished, with handcrafted beds and Henderson Russell Furniture. Three rooms have French windows opening onto their own terrace, and one room has disabled facilities with a level wet room. All rooms come with breakfast included.
Tuddenham Mill is in an idyllic 12 acre rural setting near Newmarket and Cambridge. This traditional watermill has been refurbished sympathetically to offer its guests a luxurious stay coupled with a uniquely unforgettable experience. The Mill's fifteen rooms are the height of style with Italian designed, over-sized beds to ensure maximum comfort, complete with all modern requirements and facilities - including Bose sound systems and Loewe flat screen TVs. When dining, the menu features an exciting selection that reflects the chic yet rustic surroundings. Choose to eat in the bar with the water wheel, outside by the pond or upstairs where you will find the much sought-after window tables with views back up the Mill Stream. The hotel also has meeting and conference rooms for small parties, and a number of options available for intimate wedding celebrations of up to 60 guests, including a license for civil ceremonies.
Satis House Hotel & Restaurant (pictured above and below) in Yoxford is a fine 18th Century Grade II listed country house, set in three acres of parkland. Charles Dickens was a friend of the family who owned the house in 1812, and in his book, Great Expectations, defines the name of this curiously named building as being meaning "Whoever lives in the house could wish for nothing more." From the moment you enter the house and step onto the original York stone paving in the Entrance Hall, you realise that Satis House is a hotel with its own unique character. With an award winning AA 2 Rosette restaurant, beautiful gardens, comfortable rooms and exceptional, friendly service, guests at Satis House are sure to be inclined to agree with the famous author's remarks.
The Great House is a multi-award winning boutique hotel in the market place of the medieval village, Lavenham, offering high quality accommodation and outstanding food. The house was extensively renovated in the 18th Century, but from the outside has a distinctly Georgian appearance. It was turned it into its current form of a luxury boutique hotel with restaurant in 1985. The French cuisine found in the restaurant has a wonderful reputation, and the five en suite bedrooms (four of which have separate lounges) are light and elegant yet retain the undeniable charm of the house. A multitude of hidden delights include generous sized beds (including a Jacobean four-poster), a mini-bar, espresso machines, plasma screen television, wifi, hifi, hairdryers and ironing boards and the complimentary fruit and decanter of sherry offer a welcoming touch. In summer the French doors open onto a lovely stone-paved courtyard for drinks, lunch or dinner.
There are a great many Boutique Hotels in Suffolk to choose from, but what exactly is a 'Boutique Hotel'? Many people are uncertain of the features associated with the term - not least because the unique and distinct nature of such hotels is a main part of the definition. In simple terms, a boutique hotel will be unusual in some way - whether that be the building's original structure and use (e.g. boutique hotels are sometimes converted barns, Grade Listed houses, or water mills, to name but a few examples), its interior decor and design, or its intimate-yet-stylish, bespoke bedrooms - it is likely to have that certain something that differentiates it from other, more traditional accommodation.
Boutique hotels offer the height of luxury and comfort to their guests, complimented by their individual character and charm. You can expect boutique hotels to have fewer rooms than a regular hotel - although this is by no means absolute - and many are independently owned, thus having more of a personal touch than hotels affiliated with a chain. Boutique hotels tend to be at the higher end of the cost ladder, but there are always exceptions to every rule.
Outlined below are some of the wonderful and fascinating boutique hotels that Suffolk has to offer.
The Gatehouse, on the outskirts of Ipswich, is truly a hidden delight. Resting in 3 acres of mature grounds, this small-yet-elegant, 13-roomed boutique hotel is designed in the Regency style and promises visitors a relaxing stay. The food served here is locally sourced and expertly prepared, and comes complete with a wonderful wine list to compliment your meal. The peaceful location on the edge of the town, alongside the beautiful gardens, provides the perfect setting for a romantic dinner or weekend away.
No article on Boutique Hotels in Suffolk would be complete without a mention of Sutherland House Hotel & Restuarant in Southwold. This fascinating building is rich in history and fully restored to offer a resplendent venue for drinks, meals, functions and, of course, wonderful rooms. Here you will find such delights as wood burning stoves and beautifully designed rooms with rich fabrics. Sutherland House Restaurant offers fine dining at its best. Guests are welcome to drop in for a glass of wine and a plate of tapas in front of the fire; a gourmet sandwich; a home-made Red Poll beef burger, or a British classic dish - or to come for a three course meal. The restaurant has just been awarded 2 AA Rosettes and 5 Yellow stars by the AA for 2009, making that three years in a row!
The Westleton Crown, set on the Suffolk Heritage Coast between Southwold and Aldeburgh, is a traditional coaching inn dating back to the 12th Century. This lovely, distinct boutique hotel retains the rustic charm and character of its heritage, but with the added sophistication and comforts that the modern day guest has come accustomed to. The bar has a 'local pub' feel and offers a large selection of ales and wines, and the sophisticated AA 2 rosette, home-cooked menu may be sampled in the elegant dining room, cosy parlour, stylish conservatory, or outside on the charming terraced gardens - weather permitting! Visitors do not need to be guests at the hotel in order to dine there. Other highlights include log fires, 25 stylish and comfortable rooms (including family rooms), and nearby attractions such as Dunwich Heath and RSPB Minsmere.
The Crown Inn, in Stoke by Nayland, is a privately owned village inn that is sure to make you feel welcome. The Inn has eleven graceful rooms overlooking open Suffolk countryside. All rooms are individually decorated, with the ground floor rooms being designed in the contemporary style, and the upstairs in a country home style. All are comfortably furnished, with handcrafted beds and Henderson Russell Furniture. Three rooms have French windows opening onto their own terrace, and one room has disabled facilities with a level wet room. All rooms come with breakfast included.
Tuddenham Mill is in an idyllic 12 acre rural setting near Newmarket and Cambridge. This traditional watermill has been refurbished sympathetically to offer its guests a luxurious stay coupled with a uniquely unforgettable experience. The Mill's fifteen rooms are the height of style with Italian designed, over-sized beds to ensure maximum comfort, complete with all modern requirements and facilities - including Bose sound systems and Loewe flat screen TVs. When dining, the menu features an exciting selection that reflects the chic yet rustic surroundings. Choose to eat in the bar with the water wheel, outside by the pond or upstairs where you will find the much sought-after window tables with views back up the Mill Stream. The hotel also has meeting and conference rooms for small parties, and a number of options available for intimate wedding celebrations of up to 60 guests, including a license for civil ceremonies.
Satis House Hotel & Restaurant (pictured above and below) in Yoxford is a fine 18th Century Grade II listed country house, set in three acres of parkland. Charles Dickens was a friend of the family who owned the house in 1812, and in his book, Great Expectations, defines the name of this curiously named building as being meaning "Whoever lives in the house could wish for nothing more." From the moment you enter the house and step onto the original York stone paving in the Entrance Hall, you realise that Satis House is a hotel with its own unique character. With an award winning AA 2 Rosette restaurant, beautiful gardens, comfortable rooms and exceptional, friendly service, guests at Satis House are sure to be inclined to agree with the famous author's remarks.
The Great House is a multi-award winning boutique hotel in the market place of the medieval village, Lavenham, offering high quality accommodation and outstanding food. The house was extensively renovated in the 18th Century, but from the outside has a distinctly Georgian appearance. It was turned it into its current form of a luxury boutique hotel with restaurant in 1985. The French cuisine found in the restaurant has a wonderful reputation, and the five en suite bedrooms (four of which have separate lounges) are light and elegant yet retain the undeniable charm of the house. A multitude of hidden delights include generous sized beds (including a Jacobean four-poster), a mini-bar, espresso machines, plasma screen television, wifi, hifi, hairdryers and ironing boards and the complimentary fruit and decanter of sherry offer a welcoming touch. In summer the French doors open onto a lovely stone-paved courtyard for drinks, lunch or dinner.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Look Beautiful On Your Wedding Day!
Sher Matsen asked:
Congratulations on your wedding day! I know this is the most special day of your life and you want to look better than ever before. Relax your a beautiful woman and with the right makeup tips you'll not only look beautiful, you'll be drop dead gorgeous! The most important thing to remember is don't get stressed. Stress will show on your face and you don't want anything to ruin those photos.
It's your day! You've got the perfect dress, veil, and shoes - now you'll have perfect makeup. Here are some Dos and Don't tips to help you on your very special day.
**Do**
1. Use a professional makeup artist if possible. Have a pre-wedding consultation so your makeup artist already knows what you want
2. If you decide to do your own makeup then visit the cosmetic counter at least a month before your wedding and have the consultant try different colors to see what looks best on you
3. Do your makeup before dressing
4. Have your makeup done as close to the ceremony as possible
5. Have a facial two weeks prior to your wedding. If you've not had facials in the past we would recommend you start this process 3-4 months prior to your wedding.
6. Use a primer before applying your foundation. This will make your foundation last longer. It is also a good idea to use an eye primer to eliminate shadow creasing
7. Make certain your foundation is an exact match to your skin tone
8. Use powdered rice papers to eliminate any shine
9. Use a light to medium lipstick that is long wearing. If you will be having black and white photos then add a layer of lip gloss
10. Exfoliating your lips will result in your lipstick lasting longer
11. Use translucent powder to set your makeup
12. Blend, blend, and blend again to make sure all your makeup is smooth and even.
13. If you are prone to red eyes use eye drops prior to the ceremony
14. Use water proof mascara just incase the tears of joy appear
15. Charcoal, navy, or mahogany are your best options for eyeliner. Black or brown may look too severe, especially if your wedding will be held during the daytime and/or outdoors.
16. When applying your makeup wear a button shirt that can be easily removed when its time to dress.
17. Place a towel over your head prior to slipping into your gown to avoid getting makeup on your gown.
18. Don't forget your blush! A pop of color on your cheeks is like an instant facelift.
19. If you've had your hair professionally done and you will be removing your veil, then have the stylist show your mom or bridesmaids how to fix your style
20. A week before your wedding rehearse your makeup - practice, practice, and practice some more, until you perfect the look you want for your wedding day
21. Treat nails at least a week prior to your wedding to ensure you are not dealing with ragged or dry cuticles
22. If your wearing sandals then about a month before your wedding start your foot treatment so your feet look as good as the rest of you
** Don't **
1. Do not do your own makeup. Have a professional makeup artist or a friend do it. Chances are you've got a bit of the jitters with all the excitement which could result in you having difficulties doing your own makeup
2. Don't make your foundation thick like a mask. Light for overall eveness is best.
3. Don't use shiny or shimmering products on dry skin
4. Don't overuse lip gloss
5. Don't have a facial within the previous 48 hours of your wedding. Facials can occasionally have unexpected results and you don't need any surprises.
6. Don't pop any pre wedding zits, instead use Visine to take the red out
7. Don't fret or stress - go with the moment
Follow these tips and you'll be the most beautiful bride on the planet!
Congratulations on your wedding day! I know this is the most special day of your life and you want to look better than ever before. Relax your a beautiful woman and with the right makeup tips you'll not only look beautiful, you'll be drop dead gorgeous! The most important thing to remember is don't get stressed. Stress will show on your face and you don't want anything to ruin those photos.
It's your day! You've got the perfect dress, veil, and shoes - now you'll have perfect makeup. Here are some Dos and Don't tips to help you on your very special day.
**Do**
1. Use a professional makeup artist if possible. Have a pre-wedding consultation so your makeup artist already knows what you want
2. If you decide to do your own makeup then visit the cosmetic counter at least a month before your wedding and have the consultant try different colors to see what looks best on you
3. Do your makeup before dressing
4. Have your makeup done as close to the ceremony as possible
5. Have a facial two weeks prior to your wedding. If you've not had facials in the past we would recommend you start this process 3-4 months prior to your wedding.
6. Use a primer before applying your foundation. This will make your foundation last longer. It is also a good idea to use an eye primer to eliminate shadow creasing
7. Make certain your foundation is an exact match to your skin tone
8. Use powdered rice papers to eliminate any shine
9. Use a light to medium lipstick that is long wearing. If you will be having black and white photos then add a layer of lip gloss
10. Exfoliating your lips will result in your lipstick lasting longer
11. Use translucent powder to set your makeup
12. Blend, blend, and blend again to make sure all your makeup is smooth and even.
13. If you are prone to red eyes use eye drops prior to the ceremony
14. Use water proof mascara just incase the tears of joy appear
15. Charcoal, navy, or mahogany are your best options for eyeliner. Black or brown may look too severe, especially if your wedding will be held during the daytime and/or outdoors.
16. When applying your makeup wear a button shirt that can be easily removed when its time to dress.
17. Place a towel over your head prior to slipping into your gown to avoid getting makeup on your gown.
18. Don't forget your blush! A pop of color on your cheeks is like an instant facelift.
19. If you've had your hair professionally done and you will be removing your veil, then have the stylist show your mom or bridesmaids how to fix your style
20. A week before your wedding rehearse your makeup - practice, practice, and practice some more, until you perfect the look you want for your wedding day
21. Treat nails at least a week prior to your wedding to ensure you are not dealing with ragged or dry cuticles
22. If your wearing sandals then about a month before your wedding start your foot treatment so your feet look as good as the rest of you
** Don't **
1. Do not do your own makeup. Have a professional makeup artist or a friend do it. Chances are you've got a bit of the jitters with all the excitement which could result in you having difficulties doing your own makeup
2. Don't make your foundation thick like a mask. Light for overall eveness is best.
3. Don't use shiny or shimmering products on dry skin
4. Don't overuse lip gloss
5. Don't have a facial within the previous 48 hours of your wedding. Facials can occasionally have unexpected results and you don't need any surprises.
6. Don't pop any pre wedding zits, instead use Visine to take the red out
7. Don't fret or stress - go with the moment
Follow these tips and you'll be the most beautiful bride on the planet!
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