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Publish Date: 29/07/2010 - 13:44hrs
Riad Kaiss: a prime reason why Marrakech is visited by the early-adopters.
Among the labyrinth of winding walls leaving the Medina, stands the hidden Riad Kaiss, situated amongst just a handful of other Riads. Upon approaching the Riad Kaiss, as much with any Riad, you are left to wonder what to expect, especially as you are greeted by a grand wooden door, that would take a crane to knock down. However upon entering, you are not only met by a friendly face, you are also brought into the central patio decorated with swooping trees, surrounded by a contemporary French style decor steeped with Moroccan personality oozing from the walls. Set in a maze style building with sets of various stairs leading to other locations in the Riad, the Riad Kaiss really knows how to offer an intimate setting, ensuring that each room offers its own corner, each with their own decor and furnishings to boot.
To top it all off, the breakfast and brunch served is as fresh and satisfying as the setting you will dine in, creating a perfect fusion of Gallic and Moroccan distinction.
Publish Date: 08/07/2010 - 17:43hrs
HED KANDI BRINGS A TOUCH OF HEAVEN TO PACHA
The mighty Hed Kandi opens its pearly gates in London on July 24th 2010, descending upon Pacha for a truly spectacular night of Disco Heaven.
Blending pure hedonism with jaw-dropping production and only the most delectable feel- good house music and latest floor fillers,
Hed Kandi will grace the Pacha stage to celebrate the launch of the new compilation, Disco Heaven.
On rotation will be Hed Kandi’s finest talent bringing a touch of
heaven to Pacha including: Phil Faversham, Andy Norman, Dean Rigg
and Nathan Lee, plus the added excitement of fantastic live
performances from Hed Kandi’s very own signing and international sax
sensation, the angelic Emma F, accompanied by Dean Oram on percussion.
The world most glamorous party connoisseur, Hed Kandi, promises
an unforgettable experience with heavenly Kandi dancers, the
Kandi lollipop girls, performers and aerial acts accompanied by
an explosive atmosphere, a full house of beautiful party people and house party classics all night long!
Be part of the creation of a new era of Kandi!
Tickets are £20 and available from hedkandi.com/tickets
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Publish Date: 30/06/2010 - 16:52hrs
Digdeep has launched and is taking the digital UK fashion by storm!
Digdeep has launched and is taking the digital UK fashion world by storm!
It’s the moment Jonny Wilkinson kicked the winning goal of the 2003 Rugby World Cup...
It’s the moment Liverpool won that dramatic game in Istanbul in 2005...
It’s the moment Lewis Hamilton became the World Champion on the last lap of the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2008...
...it’s the moment they had to decide just how far they were willing to go…
Digdeep is a fresh new on-line menswear fashion brand inspired by dig deep moments in sport.
Competition:
For your chance of winning an item from the Digdeep collection, subscribe and tell us what moment you have been inspired by in sporting history and also what brand is the dress is in our July's 'Style Monthly.'
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Competition closes July 30th 2010.
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Publish Date: 14/06/2010 - 18:51hrs
The Modern Toss London Museum of Urban Shit-Naks
Maverik, 68-72 Redchurch Street, E2
22 June – 11 July 2010
Private View 22 June 6-9pm
International cult cartoonists and animators Modern Toss are bringing
their unique brand of precision swearing and stylishly cak-handed
drawing to a Shoreditch gallery this summer for an unmissable,
ground-breaking, two-week exhibition.
The scurrilously inventive satirists behind Mr Tourette and the
Drive-by Abuser invite you along to witness their incredible range
of top notch, limited edition prints, interactive art pieces and assorted,
hilarious paraphernalia from the Toss cabinet of shit-naks. This is
London's first ever proper celebration of Modern Toss artwork
so we can expect some special treats - including a three ton marble
fly; two eggs in a cage fighting over a pin; a talking, stuffed bird
moaning about sitting on a twig and Mr Tourette's incisive summing up
of the international banking crisis.
Prices for limited edition letterpress and silkscreen prints range from £30 - £200.
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Publish Date: 14/06/2010 - 18:24hrs
DeLafée Shine: Ephemeral body jewelery made with 24 carat gold.
Delafée Shine, a collection of ephemeral jewelery made with 24 carat gold, offers your skin an eye-catching shine.
It is extremely thin and therefore harmoniously follows all the movements and natural contours of your skin. If applied as directed, it retains its beauty and brilliance at least 2 or 3 days and remains water resistant.
Delafée Shine presents three collections for the Summer 2010: Tribal, Butterfly and Henna. Each one of them is made in Switzerland of a thin layer of 24 carat gold and various cosmetic components.
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Publish Date: 04/06/2010 - 12:53hrs
ALIVESHOES GIVEAWAY
ALIVESHOES are more than your everyday ethically produced sneakers. Each pair of stylish organic cotton kicks starts as part of a one-of-a-kind art installation, giving the term 'wearable art' a whole new level of meaning. Enter our giveaway and one of these toothsome twosomes- taken from 'On the Run,' a piece by German artists Susanne Neumann- could wind up in your closet. Worth £135, these sneakers come with their own storied history, a unique identification number, and an illustrated rendering of the artwork it belonged to. Enter now for your chance to win!
To enter this fabulous giveaway:
1. Subscribe to the Audrey Milkshakes newsletter.
2. Contact us and tell us what 3rd item featured in our June GUIDE MONTHLY, along with a comment giving us your interpretation of Neumann's art installation and why you deserve a pair of ALIVESHOES to add to your personal collection. For added insight check out the video of 'On the Run' here. We'll pick the best response, so be as detailed and creative as possible!
ABOUT ALIVESHOES
ALIVESHOES is a project that brings together the worlds of artistic expression, fashion, and sustainability. Using pairs of ALIVESHOES, artists create visionary installations, sculptures and stories.
These installations can be viewed online in a virtual museum at ALIVESHOES.com. Part of the profits from the sale of ALIVESHOES is donated to a number of charities, as well as to fund and support the creation of new artwork.
The deadline to enter is July 9th 2010.
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Publish Date: 28/05/2010 - 16:23hrs
Carling Goes Local.
Summer is almost here and across the UK festival goers are dusting off their tents, pulling up their wellies and preparing for the festival season filled with music, mates and merriment.
This Month, Carling will be serving a perfect pint in the campsites at Isle of Wight, Rock Ness and V Festival.
An ice-cold, perfectly poured pint is on the menu at the Carling tents for all music fans around the UK. Kicking off at the first two major festivals of the season; this Summer punters will see the welcome return of the Carling Local to the Isle of Wight Festival and will make its debut at Rock Ness and V Festival. Taking the 'local' one step further, this year The Local will be situated in the campsite, meaning that you and your mates can enjoy a perfectly poured pint whenever you choose.
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Publish Date: 20/05/2010 - 18:03hrs
Everyman and SATC2
Everyman Cinema gets carried away with an exclusive Sex and the City 2 Experience.
Following hot on the heels of their 'Alice in Wonderland' season in March, Everyman Cinemas now pull out all the stops to bring you the ultimate viewing experience and relive the glamour to celebrate the release of SEX AND THE CITY 2.
From Friday 28th May, each Everyman venue will be transformed into a sumptuous and lavish setting so that audiences can catch up in style with Manhattan's most famous society girls. There will be everything from high heels adorning the ceiling, stunning shoe displays, oversized golden cosmos, flower shows, photography exhibitions, towers of cocktail glasses filled with luminous concoctions, and of course a red carpet for the guests to enter. Cinema audiences will also be able to enjoy delicious bespoke cupcakes, from the renowned Primrose Hill bakery, with champagne and cosmos for the duration of the film.
Everyman is working in partnership with some students from The London College of Fashion who will be creating a Sex and the City inspired photography exhibition which will be displayed at Belsize Park throughout June. As part of this, they are hosting a one-off event at Belsize Park on the Wednesday 2nd June, with a live art installation, where hair and makeup stylists, from LCF, will be styling volunteers throughout the night.
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Publish Date: 23/03/2010 - 17:12hrs
Guanabara Easter Special.
THE CHOC SHOT BALL: The biggest Free Brazilian Party in London
Thursday 1st April, featuring DJS T & LIMAO & MINIBLOCO LIVE
This Thursday 1st April, Guanabara brings you London's biggest Brazilian Easter celebration, with the return of their legendary 'Choc Shot Ball'- the perfect start to the Easter weekend.
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Publish Date: 09/03/2010 - 18:32hrs
The Ideal Home Show
The Ideal Home Show: 20th March to the 5th April 2010.
We have 5 pairs of tickets for our lucky readers to win as well as tickets to the Re-cycled Consumer fashion show that is happening on the 20th March. Simply subscribe & click this link & submit your answer to the following question:
How long has the Ideal Home Show been running?
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This week: London Fashion Week: 19-24 February
Publish Date: 22/2/2010 - 18:14hrs
Christopher Kane
Wrapped in black, leather, flower embroidered dresses- the models at the Christopher Kane show shunned down the catwalk in what looked like a rebellious take on Autumn necessities. Your typical floral grew over the lace, but was then partnered with edgy, black, leather, tight fitting dresses that screamed Christopher Kane.
Partnered with lace-up boots that went hand-in hand with the black leather on the dresses, gave the collection an overall crossover feel, and kept it just how the British trend seekers so love.
The typical edge that Christopher Kane opts for in his collections, works every time, and will likely be another high-street hit for the highly successful designer.
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Publish Date: 20/2/2010 - 16:24hrs
Louise Gray
Hopping back literally from the Louise Gray presentation and absolutely pining for the collection.
The embellishment on the garments looked as though it had taken some complex turns among the patchwork.
Layered fabrics together with skyscraper heels were the taste amongst the collection. Models and designer alike sported blue eyebrows, to portray Gray's inspiration for 'evolution.'
Louise Gray has certainly exceeded the fashion-packs expectations, and is evolving into a fully-fledged, old-time pro.
