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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Eternity: 7 of 50

Always will her eyes of virtue crown the day with love Always will her song of sadness blunt the birds above Always will her soul and dreaming lead her forth to paradise Always will her nights of searching show the sweetness of your lies And when all time finds her beauty, etched in lines of grey And dust and dying turmoil a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Where have all the feminists gone: 3 of 13
Vivre La Feminista ! If anything women are more prominent and dominant in the workplace and on the political stage than ever before . Feminism is alive and well but has been redefined and revamped for a new generation of women bringing a different female awareness to their psyche. Being a "feminist", or aware of one's rights... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 352 of 1267
Flush of Pink Think of picnics on the lawn Do not cry or be forlorn Think of flowers that blossom tall And worry not if your tears do fall As love will bring all that you desire And passion flames will stoke the lyre of the music that stirrs the soul You will dance like a baby foal ; to the quickest step of romance which sco... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Recommendations The best fish restaurants in London, UK: 1 of 1

Scotts started out as a simple oyster wharehouse back in 1851. Later, in the 40's and 50's it became a firm celebrity favourite and an important venue for the great, the good and the Godless. After it's closure in 2004 it exploded back onto the London restuarant scene and is nowone of the world's best Fish resturants pulling... More..
Entertainment > Concert Reviews Live concert reviews: James Brown: 1 of 1
You Got The Feelin'- James Brown at the Hackney Empire Wearing an electric blue silk suit with derigeur coiffed stay pressed hair , he exuded style class and that sweet undertone of savage rebellion that underpins the enigmatic spirit of a true legend . His voice smoother than a shot of Laproaig and twice as potent as three ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Great attractions of England: 10 of 19
Covent Garden is a truly magical place : hip delicously diverse and unashamedly British. As you wind your way through small narrow streets you'll pass by smart pavements cafes, buskers street performers even fire eaters and of course hordes of teaming tourists who spill into the main forecourt of the Piazza: an enormous squa... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes A brief history of the worst shoe trends: 8 of 14
So what did Carrie et al do for all us "wannabe" shoe gals she encouraged a delicously healthy addiction to shoes glorious shoes and we only have ourselves to blame for the worst shoe trends ever to grace our dainty footsies. It all started when girls looked like boys and boys looked like themselves only with an effiminate g... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Britney bald: Why did Britney Spears shave her head?: 75 of 130
Ballsy Brittney's at it again ! Well far be it for me to speculate but I think bubblicous Brit shaved her head to stay "stuff you and you and you " to a viperous and unforgiving media. I think Brit is simply fab . She is a one off a real star and from what we know a simple home loving country gal at heart. Who can forget the... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods What is your favorite American food and why?: 10 of 17
As a huge fan of American Junk food I'm a Brit so indulge me I absolutely adore hot dogs the special kind with no meat relaimation mais bien sur) and those yummy hamburgers cut thick with real ground beef and slivers of fried onions and hot mustard relish. Growing up we always use to watch wholesome American familes tucking ... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice How to care for a leather jacket: 3 of 5
The Design Classic : whether it be a cool, easy rider style a la Steve Mcqueen or a soft as butter affair favoured by Coco Chanel or a more contempoary piece like a distressed noir by Rick Owens with hardware and buckles. The different shapes and styles make this fabric so exciting and original to get involved with. Owning a... More..