For many petite women, finding clothes to fit can be a hassle, so if you fall into the ‘petite’ category of woman, how do you find the clothes to best fit you? Step one: don’t panic. Millions of British women fall into the petite clothing sphere, which is good news — it means that thousands of shops and companies cater for the petite woman’s needs.…
Home decorating isn’t as hard as you’d think – all it takes it some research and a good eye for style. If you think your house could do with a makeover, here are a few hints on how to make the process run more smoothly. The best way to tackle the project is to break it down into manageable pieces. If the whole house needs…
Christmas can be a magical time of year, but in the UK it can also be a very cold one if you stay at home. We’d all love it to snow on Christmas Day, but in reality the most we ever get nowadays is some rain or drizzle – far from being the winter wonderland we’d like to see! Staying at home for Christmas can…
Everyone feels more confident and outgoing when they are wearing something that suits them and feels comfortable. When you need to get dressed up for a special occasion it’s easy to spend hours trawling round the shops trying to find exactly what you want, but with some simple preparation and forethought the whole process can be made a lot easier. Firstly, consider what type of…
Those passionate about global warming and the harming effect of CO2 emissions on the environment have long lobbied the government to increase ‘green’ taxes on motoring. However, further taxes may not be required to achieve the desired effect of reducing the amount of motorists on the road, as massive increases in the price of fuel in the wake of the credit crisis appear to have…
Europe may be the second smallest continent in the world, but it is possibly one of the most diverse regions on earth. The sheer variation in language, culture, architecture and even weather, makes Europe one of the most visited regions in the world, and it’s easy to see why. For modern metropolises there is London, Paris and Barcelona. For warm weather and beaches there is…
Buying a car is probably the biggest financial decision you can make in life apart buying a house. It is not very often that people are able to afford a new car in one payment, so it is more than likely that you will consider car finance to come up with the necessary funds. As with any financial commitment, if you are looking for car…
For many, the prospect of retirement can be daunting. What is supposed to be a time for relaxation post-employment, can often be overshadowed with the anxiety of facing a significant drop in income, coupled with increasingly high living costs. And, with prices for essentials like food and electricity rising, alongside higher interest rates and often small pensions, many have to consider alternative options for living…
The first ever petroleum-powered vehicle appeared in 1885 and was a motorised bicycle. Since then, motorised vehicles have climbed to prominence within society. Following that first motorbike were cars, aeroplanes, motorboats and other modes of transport that are essential in today’s society. Motorcycles saw a swift advance in development from inception and it wasn’t long before the first motorbike races were being held which, in…
The English professional football season is in full flow between August and April and many visitors to London during that period take the opportunity to see one of the capital’s top teams in action at some point during their stay. London is particularly well represented in the Premier League, with a quarter of the division’s 20 teams based in the capital. Arsenal and Tottenham, both…