At this time of the year we often take stock of what we have, and don’t have in our lives and what we would like to change. Most of us seek to be happy as the primary goal in life. Sometime we feel if we can get our ultimate job, meet the man of our dreams, have that longed for family or win the lottery, we will be happy. But happiness is not necessarily a natural state.
We are so used to hearing the phrase “less is more” when it comes to fashion and style, but for this holiday, let this phrase leave your mind.
Instead, opt for a “more is more” philosophy. Doing so will make you standout and look your best to reign in the New Year.
There is nothing worse than spending New Years Eve at a heaving overpriced nightclub filled with sweaty drunken clubbers who are determined to get their midnight kiss whether you want it or not. No, for us a sophisticated soiree enjoying fabulous food, unusual entertainment and of course bubbles, with like-minded people is what we want.
Your parents may drive you crazy but you love them to pieces. They brought you up, dried your tears when you scraped your knee and when that boy in year seven dumped you for no reason at all. They gave up so much for you and you are the apple of their eyes so show them how much they mean to you this Christmas. And it is not just your own parents, don’t forget his folks too, after all, they made him the man he is today!
Baby’s first Christmas is often more exciting for the parents than it is for the baby since they will probably play longer with the wrapping than they will the actual presents. But that doesn’t mean you can’t choose a gift that’ll become a much loved toy or will have their parents thanking you for your great taste. And of course for Christmas day there are always the pudding, Santa and reindeer outfits (pictured above from Mamas & Papas, £20).
The pressure of producing the perfect Christmas meal can seem overwhelming. Luckily Tristan Welch, head chef at Launceston Place in London, with the help of Jun Tanaka, executive chef at Pearl Restaurant and Bar, gives Belle About Town readers his tricks and tips to ensure that the meal not only looks and tastes great but that you are not too frazzled getting it to the table.
She is your partner in crime, your confidant, your shoulder to cry on and the first person you turn to for advice so this Christmas show your best friend just how much she means to you.
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the chance to laze about the house, with nothing to do but eat drink and be merry. If you are looking forward to catching up on some fabulous TV over Christmas, you’re in luck. The great thing about Christmas is that it is the one time of the year we can curl up on the sofa, our waistbands gently straining and our minds a little foggy from one too many Pinots, and enjoy some guilt-free marathon-length TV viewing. From quality drama to brilliant banter, we’re spoilt for choice this year.
The new Holmes starts with a bang and doesn’t let up. It’s filled with fights, shoot-outs and high-speed chases – well as high-speed as it got in Queen Victoria’s day.
All the while Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jnr) and Dr Watson (Jude Law) carry on the deliciously bitchy but matey sparring they did so well in the first film.
He makes you feel like a princess but what do you buy for the man in your life who has everything? When the iPad 2 came out, he was already getting Apple store to deliver it, the new Audi is already parked outside and he has already put his name on the list for the iPhone 5 due out early next year.
Belle About Town is for the woman who is time deprived but style rich.
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