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A Monday Without Zsa Zsa

Sunday, December 25, 2016 Add Comment
A Monday Without Zsa Zsa
 



The following is a snippet from VanityFair:
She made movies with John Huston and Orson Welles, but Zsa Zsa Gabor was the proto E! celebrity, making headlines for her glamorous lifestyle and multitude of marriages when Kris Jenner was just a little girl watching Gilligan’s Island (Zsa Zsa was on that too). Funnier and more self-aware than many Oscar-winning stars, Zsa Zsa deservedly got some delightful obituaries when she died Sunday at her home in L.A. Even her New York Times news alert contained a wink about the actress’s notoriously shifting birth date. “Married eight times and with a modest acting career, she was famous for being famous,” the news alert read. “She was thought to be 99.” Here’s the New York Times obituary. VF.com’s Joanna Robinson has our obit, which includes an amazing clip of Zsa Zsa ripping off Johnny Carson’s pants. Hello from L.A., where we’re mourning Zsa Zsa and counting Disney’s money.

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Flying Tiger Copenhagen

Saturday, December 24, 2016 Add Comment
Flying Tiger Copenhagen

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They have a number of stores in Dublin, so why not drop in and find something exciting! Here's just a handful of their locations in Dublin city centre. They may have a store nearer you so be sure to visit their website. Flying Tiger Copenhagen is a Danish variety store or price point retailer chain. Its first store opened in Copenhagen in 1995. The chain now has over 500 stores.


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At the Flying Tiger Copenhagen stores, you'll find things you need, things you've dreamed of and things you never even knew existed. Things for your home, your kids and more. They stock many weird and wonderful items, some novelties and other essentials. As you walk through the shop you'll be sure that something will catch your eye either for yourself, or for memorable Christmas gift for a close one.
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Find Your Perfect Party Dress | Shop Pre Spring 2017

Saturday, December 24, 2016 Add Comment
Find Your Perfect Party Dress | Shop Pre Spring 2017

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This holiday season calls for unabashed glamour and elegance. Find your perfect plus one in flirty dresses and show-stopping gowns crafted from opulent jacquards, intricate fil coupés and artistically embroidered organza. Additionally, shop the Autumn/Winter 2016 season now at 30% off. Enter code AW1630 to apply discount at checkout. shop now

Jonathan's Selection from Makers & Brothers

Saturday, December 24, 2016 Add Comment
Jonathan's Selection from Makers & Brothers

Jonathan, Makers & Brothers Creative Director, is quietly in the background of all our output. This time we ask him to put his name to a few of his favourites, a selection of products that all contribute to everyday moments of calm. A book for those quiet afternoons, stove-top espresso as part of your Sunday morning routine and a slab of chocolate to share with friends in the evening. View his selection here.

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Step into James Ensor's World...

Friday, December 23, 2016 Add Comment
Step into James Ensor's World...

The intense light of the North Sea had a profound effect on the Belgian painter James Ensor, as did his hometown Ostend’s colourful carnival tradition, and the contents of his family’s curiosity shop. Step into Ensor’s world in this short video – narrated in his own words, derived from his letters and his poetic musings on art. Or, glimpse inside the show to discover the stories behind four key works in the exhibition in our series of short videos with curator Adrian Locke.

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Next year we celebrate 40 years of Friendship

Friday, December 23, 2016 Add Comment
Next year we celebrate 40 years of Friendship
 



In January 2017, we will be celebrating 40 years of our Friends of the Royal Academy membership scheme. Founded in 1977 to support the RA Schools and exhibitions, our Friends have been an invaluable part of the Academy ever since. To mark this occasion we are delighted to announce a series of special events (listed below) which reflect on the successes of the past 40 years and look forward to the future of the RA in 2018 and beyond. We also had an article in the recent RA Magazine where we asked Friends what being a Friend meant to them, you can read the article here.
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Fashion Friday: Swap in the Skinny Jeans

Friday, December 23, 2016 Add Comment
Fashion Friday: Swap in the Skinny Jeans

Time to swap in the skinny jeans.

Are the skinnies dead? New year, new jeans.

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Unless you have lived under a rock, you will know that skinny jeans have been all the rage over the last decade or so. And for most of us denim lovers, our jeans of choice would be skinny, but all of that is about to be changed! Say hello to the new jeans on the block!

Make 2017 a year to experiment with different cuts of jeans. Here are three of our favourites.

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The Boyfriend Jeans:

Mid Blue Customised Scribble Boy Fit Jeans
£42 @ Next.com A more relaxed "boyfriend" style with turned up cuffs and a slight distressed edge are trending. We love this cut contrasted with some statement heels and a crisp white shirt for a done but undone look.  

Asos jeansThe Bell Flare Jeans:

Bell Flare Jeans In Clean Black
£35 @ Asos.com A super leg lengthener, often spotted on none other than Victoria Beckham. Play with different proportions and mirror the bell flare with a flare sleeved shirt. Wear with heeled boots for extra height.  

Topshop jeansThe Embroidered Jeans:

Floral Mom Jeans
£58 @ Topshop.com Make a real statement with some embroidered jeans. Be sure to pair with a more simple top and try rolling the cuffs and adding some heels for an easy way to take these from day to night.    
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