Win a HillMotts retreat with Brides of culture details here

Win a 3 Day Boot Camp Break at Hillmotts Retreat On  March 23rd Brides of Culture will host a special prize draw for the chance to win a 3 Day Boot Camp Retreat at one of the UK's top retreats. The winner will win a 3 day stay bootcamp package at a retreat, worth 399 and can bring a friend for just 149. To be in with a chance of winning attend Brides of Culture - REGISTER HERE ----------------------- Full details of prize: During your visit with us you will be treated with a very personal touch as we like to ensure everyone gets attention and most of all that you enjoy your stay with us. You'll enjoy 3 days full of exercise, education and activities Following your stay you will be given a detailed departure pack including nutritional advice, fitness advice and 100s of recipes. We will ensure you go away with the ability to continue to improve your fitness and once you've visited with us we are here for you whenever you need us for support, we don't just say goodbye at the door! 2013 Boot camps are offered in the following locations: Dorset Cotswolds Peak district Package Includes o Outdoor Based Fitness, Boxing, Yoga, Circuits, Cardio, Core Zumba, Pilates and many more! o You will get talks on nutrition/diet and how it affects your mood and energy levels o All your meals whilst staying with us are included in the price. You'll come out with a better understanding of small changes you can make to your diet and fitness regimes that will make a big difference to your life o During your time you'll be challenged physically whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery at our lovely locations o You will stay in quad rooms o After your 3 day stay we'll give you a detailed departure pack including recipes o Valid for Monday - Wednesday ONLY Black out dates are any school holiday ------------------

Oya: Rise of the Orishas by Nosa Igbinedion. A never seen before.

Oya:  Rise of the Orishas is an exciting action packed film, written and directed by Nosa Igbinedion. The film resurrects mythical deities from African folklore, known as Orishas, into modern-day superheroes in Britain. The film will be presented In a visually unique style drawing inspiration from related genres, including sci-fi, action and martial arts and presenting a truly phenomenal spectacle in the art of film.

According to the Yoruba religion of Nigeria [West Africa] Orishas are a collective of charismatic deities with specialised supernatural gifts, powers and responsibilities.  Tradition has it that these supernatural beings once walked the earth with humanity.  "We will tell a story that has not been heard before and discover worlds that have not yet been explored in Black British Cinema. These rich worlds and stories have been carried in peoples minds for millennia and told mostly orally. Amazingly, this culture has not been visualised on the British silver screen, until now". Director: Nosa Igbinedion Producer: Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor Associate Producer: Sheila Nortley Attend the  Crowd Funding Campaign   If you want to see an epic movie on a topic that has never been explored before in the history of western Cinema, GET INVOLVED.   We will be running a crowd funding campaign to fund the initial short taster and to prove that there is a market for this type of film. For each contribution our supporters make, there are some great rewards, from being an extra in the film to getting a special mention in the credits. The crowd-funding campaign will go live from Thursday 28th February 2013 at 12pm GMT. For more information contact: joy@dreamcoatproductions.com Or visit the website WEBSITE: http://www.oyariseoftheorishamovie.com/

It's all glam and love. London fashion week for you every corner you don't need an invite to get the feel. This is how!

Image Courtesy : Suby sinem

I love London always for all that it has given the world and continues to give. One thing with London if you don't know is it happens for everyone where ever corner you are. Oh well, if you haven't got the invite to the London fashion week and you are feeling like going for a glam here are some of our favourite fashion hook ups for you this weekend and throughout the month/season.

Forest Hill Fashion week; Main Street, SE23. www.see3.co.uk 
At this London fashion week alternative, you see local traders and designers showcase, style and give sewing workshop along with catwalk shows giving the opportunity to buy directly from some of the locals most talented designers. This event is part of  a government funded scheme to revamp the area.






16th/17th
Fashion's Finest London fashion week:
Fashion's finest gives upcoming designers the opportunity to get their chance to showcase in London during the capitals fashion week. A great way to get these guys started. Happening on the 16th and 17th at The Westbury, 40 Conduit street , Mayfair London, W1S 2YF. More info: www.fashionsfinest.com

Saturday 16th
Retrospective catwalk fashion show:
Happening at Bloomsbury Ballroom, Bloomsbury Square , WC1B 4DA.
Check out the vintage looks from Dior, Pucci, Chanel and their likes strut the runway  showcasing  just glam and glam. Go see and buy. www.fashionretrospective.com 

Saturday 16th this
 Plus size Fashion week happening at Shoreditch Old Town Hall. 380 Old street, EC1v 9LT. It's a one day fair showcasing catwalk from plus size brands and you can also have a thrill of your life by participating in the clothes exchange at the swap shop. The moderators include top plus size blogger Lauren Ding, Pauline et Julie and Curvissa of Simply Be. More info: www.lpsfw.com

Heads up for the hat lovers: Date: Mon 18th 
Craft central shocasing awesome hat and shoe crafts at 33 - 35 John's square, EC1M 4DS. They are also giving free advice on making your own trimmings. info: wwwcraftcentral.org.uk

And then it's Designer Jumble pop up sale on 20th
Happening at 70 Lambs Conduit Street.and
Church of annunciation, Bryanston St, W1H 7AH.
See top Brit designers like Mulberry, Stella McCartney  Christian Louboutin jumble out their designs in what is almost a give away to all from prices as low as £10.00. They are giving all profits to charity too. Great one!

Image courtesy: eldimaafshion.com

23rd February at Mint Court Tower Hill London
The number one modelling competition for models of Colour in the world. Giving models from ethnic minority the opportunity to get the required exposure into the professional modelling industry. This year marking the season 7 of the event, there has been an unprecedented turn out of  3500 models in UK alone competing to be crowned the 'Top Model of Colour season 7.