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Beer bellies top men’s most disliked bits

Body hangups and confidence issues can affect men and women alike, though we aren’t necessarily concerned with the same issues. A recent study carried out on behalf of the Centre for Appearance by UWE Bristol found that over four in five men find themselves engaged in chat about body issues on a regular basis. This [...]

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Top shoe trends for spring/summer 2012

The spring/summer 2012 catwalks didn’t fail to offer an eclectic and inspirational range of footwear offerings. It’s true that some of our wallets can’t afford fashionable shoes from top-end designers, but a number of plus size fashion retailers like Marisota have come up with their own takes on the trend and, best of all, they’re affordable. [...]

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Milan fashion week to set the trends for 2012 this month

Budding fashionistas and experts alike will be heading to Italy this month, as January 14th sees the start of Milan Fashion Show that will dictate exactly what stylish individuals will be buying from the likes of www.jacamo.co.uk and a range of high street stores in the coming months. It will be premiering the autumn 2012 [...]

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Are you ready for the 90s revival?

Pogs, Tamogotchi and scrunchie hair bands are just some of the things that made the 90s and if you missed any of the key fashion trends of the decade the first time around, now is the time to give them a second bash. While the shell suit is still best left in a fashion vacuum, [...]

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More firms expected to shed staff in 2012

More small firms are expected to shed staff in the New Year, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has claimed. New figures from the organisation show that 6.5 per cent of small enterprises will lay off workers during the first three months of 2012, the highest level seen since the survey began, indicating that businesses [...]

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Manchester gears up for bike show

Bikers from around the country are expected to flock to the Manchester Motorcycle Show at the Central Convention Complex on January 14th and 15th. Visitors will get the chance to meet a number of stars from the motorcycle world, including former British Superbike Champion Steve Parrish, TT racers Guy Martin and Michael Dunlop, and the [...]

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Wood flooring or carpet?

If you have bought a new property or are renovating your current abode, the flooring you choose to use throughout is an important consideration, as it will help set the whole feel of your home. In terms of cost, carpets often come up trumps for homeowners, but increasingly many are choosing to opt for a [...]

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Who will be the curvy pinups of 2012?

After years in the fashion wilderness, curvy women were last year placed in the media spotlight, thanks to shows such as Mad Men highlighting the charms of Christina Hendricks et al. In addition, a host of models are now enjoying burgeoning careers on the catwalk. However, the celebration of curves is not new in all [...]

TIME 4 SLEEP SURVEY

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Saving money on computer maintenance

Not everyone has all the technical knowledge they need to service their own computer, but there are a few great ways to save a bit of cash on tuning your machine when you need to. PCs usually last quite a while before they start to wear out, but taking preventative measures regularly will make them [...]