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Too Hot To Work Legally: Beat The Heat.

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The sun is shining and it’s the 1st time the thermometer has hit the 30s in yonks. Cooped up in your office, it’s vital for your health to drink lots of water and keep cool – but we all know this, right?

With offices failing to adhere to health and safety regulations, fans have been removed leaving staff overheated in a fan-free stuffy workplace…and we just don’t agree!

The heat wave is meant to continue on and off throughout August and with the hottest day of the UK (so far) reaching a whopping 33.5 degrees, offices should be kept at a reasonable temperature (16 degrees) with ventilation and fans being provided during these periods of hot weather. So to keep you cool, Prezzybox are offering our customers a USB LED Fan for just £6.95. No safety regulations or electrical testing required for the office, just plug in and keep cool in these increasingly warm temperatures. Don’t wait for them to sell out; get your hands on them while they’re still in stock!

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Tropical Prints For Summer

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One of the best things about summer is breaking out the summer wardrobe. It is the best excuse to wear bright colours and crazy patterns. The tropical trend is in for summer and these pieces from QVC caught our eye.  Opt for bold, colourful prints and matching accessories for a look that is sure to turn heads this season. Here are some of our top picks.

From top to bottom: Blue Mojito Lulu Kaftan, £151.50, Ronni Nicole Palm Print Dress, £48.50, Ronni Nicole Real Palm Print Dress, £55.00, Danielle Nicole Peyton Foldable Tote, £63.25

image007 Ronni Nicole Palm Print Dress 106509 £48.50 Ronni Nicole Real Palm Print Dress 107182 £55.00 QVC Danielle Nicole Peyton Foldable Tote Item no.107974 £63.25What do you think? Will you be going tropical this summer?

 

Arty partying in the Secret Garden

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An artist's impression of one of the spectacular art installations gracing this year's Secret Garden Party

Luz, by Les Mechants – An artist’s impression of one of Secret Garden Party’s spectacular art installations

Assuming you haven’t been driven mad by Glastonbury envy by now, you will probably be looking for another festival which has managed to bottle a little of that Glasto magic to see you through what’s turning out to be a rather glorious British Summer. Here at Frost, the festival that provided a glint of hope as we unkindly hoped for torrential downpour to rain on the parades of the 180,000 people who hadn’t inexplicably slept through multiple 9am ticket-buying wake-up calls is Secret Garden Party.

It doesn’t boast the monster stadium rock acts of its bigger rival (though headliners Bastille aren’t exactly the My Little Pony of the NME stable) but it does have the same unfakable, unidentifiable, unexplainable vibe that makes Glastonbury quite simply the greatest show on our fair isle.

One of the key parts of that ‘vibe’, beyond the music, the theatre, the lake, and the pyrotechnics, is the art. Huge, ambitious works scatter Secret Garden Party like giants’ toys, some to be interacted with, some gawped at, and some shat on by. Yes.

Lucky Shit by Hungry Castle, is described as “A giant pimped out yellow bird sculpture which, at some undisclosed stage of the festival, will ‘shit’ yellow goo on Gardeners who dare to pass beneath it.”

Luz by Les Mechants, is a giant sculpture cum architectural installation that comprises a glowing purple, pyramidal structure with a collection of carefully arranged mirrors inside. Festival goers are invited to creep inside and lend their (probably beautiful) visages to the sculpture, creating a kaleidoscopic extravaganza of headbands, flower necklaces and good looking humans which would stop Michael Eavis dead in his tracks.

There are nine of these extraordinary works at this year’s festival. They’re funded by commissioned grants via Secret Productions, the team behind Secret Garden Party and the Secret Arts Foundation, with the aim to encourage and support young artists whose work is interactive, thought provoking and suitable for a non-gallery location.

Each year the biggest and most spectacular sculpture is planted right in the middle of the lake. This year’s, somewhat unimaginatively code-named the ‘Middle of the Lake’ sculpture, will remain a closely guarded secret until the Garden opens on the 24th July. However we can offer readers of Frost one enigmatic clue from the conceivers and makers of this year’s sculpture, Pirate Technics:

“About his shadowy sides; above him swell
Huge sponges of millennial growth and height;
And far away into the sickly light,
From many a wondrous grot and secret cell”

So it’ll be something about Eric Pickles taking a bath in a poorly lit motel then. Let us know if you have a better idea!

If you want to join us at Secret Garden Party you can buy tickets here: http://tinyurl.com/at5tgug

How To Cook in High Heels Cocktail & Dessert Recipes

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strawberry cocktailFrost loves cocktails and apps. So an app that gives you cocktail recipes? Our cup runneth over. Hot on the heels of Summer is Tequila Rose’s Strawberry Kiss, a new and decadent way to enjoy strawberries and cream – and now the recipe is available on new app, How to Cook in High Heels.

 

A mix of luxurious strawberry cream liquor, Tequila Rose, white rum and chocolate liquor, this indulgent Strawberry Kiss cocktail is an ideal treat while catching up with friends. The natural strawberry flavour of Tequila Rose, makes this cocktail utterly irresistible.

 

Tested (and devoured!) by the savvy cookery authors and TV presenters, Sacha and Korin at How to Cook in High Heels, Strawberry Kiss and Tequila Rose recipes, are super easy to make by downloading the new How to Cook in High Heels app, free to download on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch via iTunes from July 12th 2013.  If you can’t wait until then, here’s the recipe!

 

Tequila Rose Strawberry Kiss

50ml Tequila Rose

15ml White Rum

25ml Chocolate Liquor

Shake all the ingredients together and strain into a chilled Martini Glass garnished with chocolate sprinkles. Serve with fresh strawberries.

 

Strawberry Jewel

50ml Tequila Rose

15ml Cream

Garnish with red sprinkles

You won’t fail to impress friends by serving up Strawberry Jewel, sipping this creamy cocktail is an indulgent way to catch up over drinks.

 

Strawberry Kiss

50ml Tequila Rose

15ml White Rum

25ml Chocolate Liqueur

Shake, Strain into Martini Glass garnished with chocolate sprinkles

 

Strawberry Kiss is one to be savoured, this elegant cocktail is the perfect party drink – it looks amazing and tastes even better – everyone will want to toast with this in hand.

 

Strawberry Split

50ml Tequila Rose

15ml Banana liqueur

15ml Coffee liqueur

Layer in a shot glass

Get your retro summer fix with this vibrant Strawberry Split number – fruity, creamy and all together delicious!

Tequila Rose Yogurt Dessert

Ingredients (For 4 People):

50g Digestives

4 Tbl Spoons golden syrup

200g Set Greek yogurt

15g Pectin

50g Good quality strawberry conserve

100ml Tequila Rose liqueur

 

 What a way to end a dinner party, you won’t fail to impress by serving this Tequila Rose Yogurt Dessert – cool and refreshing with a cheeky shot of Tequila Rose.

 

1.        Crush digestives with a rolling pin.  Spoon into a ramekin and press down firmly

2.        Gently warm the golden syrup and spoon a thin layer over the digestives – this will create a barrier for the liquid layer.

3.        Heat the pectin in 20mls of boiling water add to a combination of Tequila Rose and Greek Yogurt.  Blend together until the resulting mixture is smooth in texture. Add to the ramekin.

4.        Allow to set in the fridge for 6-8 hours.

5.        Very gently warm the Strawberry Conserve and lightly spoon over the set yogurt mix.

6.       Allow to cool in the fridge for 10 mins.

7.       Serve when requires.

 

Alternatively serve as a frozen sweet.

 

 STRAWBERRY JEWEL

What are the ‘red sprinkles’ made of (this is probably covered in the video or a stupid question)? They are the type of sprinkles you would put on ice cream

Any comment on type of cream? It would be double cream

Is “50ml” ‘one’ serving as jt were? Yes

 

STRAWBERRY KISS

Is there a particular technique or skill to the ‘garnishing’? You could wet the rim with Tequila Rose then dip the glass into the sprinkles

I have put the step in as garnish before pouring – did you film this one?  Is this how you did it?

Is “50ml” ‘one’ serving as jt were? Yes

 

STRAWBERRY SPLIT

In what order should they be layered?  This is important to the steps – and again they would need to match the video? The order to match the image

Is “50ml” ‘one’ serving as jt were? Yes

 

TR YOGURT DESSERT

What is the garnish in the picture?  Will add this as a recommended 6th step for completeness… Lime zest

 

Trend Alert: Big Sunglasses

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Summer is finally here and we can wear our summer wardrobe at last. The big sunglasses trend is a must this season. The gold trim at the top of the frame is a big favourite this season with celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Coleen Rooney, Lauren Conrad and Millie Mackintosh all sporting the look. What do you think?

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Get the look with these GUESS Sunglasses which are exclusively available from House Of Fraser for just £85.00. Available in brown and black.

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Millie Mackintosh Launches New Limited Edition Summer Lashes

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Millie Mackintosh lashesBride-to-be Millie Mackintosh has teamed up with Nouveau Lashes to launch two Limited Edition Summer Lashes named after Millie’s favourite holiday destinations Ibiza and St Tropez.

“My lashes are perfect for summer fun! Great for holidays as they are water and heat resistant and fantastic for festivals as they are safe to wear for 2/3 days.” – Millie Mackintosh.

These unique benefits are due to Nouveau Lashes strip lash adhesive which is tried and tested to endure holiday temperatures and pool side fun, and being latex free they are safe to wear all weekend long.

As well as the Nouveau Lashes Adhesive, each box also contains a pair of mini tweezers, 2 sets of corner lashes and 1 full strip lash to achieve Millie’s 3 Summer Lash looks.

The Pool Party – to complement your sun kissed face, perfect bikini and wedges you do not want anything too heavy; so just add the corner flicks to your outer lashes for a gentle, irresistible lift.

 

Dinner & Drinks – make your eyes sparkle and start melting hearts! As the sun goes down it’s time to get a little more serious and Millie advises to use the full strip lashes for extra flutter.

 

Party Time – let your eyes do the dancing by placing the corner lashes on top of the full strips for lashes that simply ooze glamour, sexiness and downright wickedness!

 

Available at www.millie-mackintosh.com and participating stockists. RRP £12.95

 

Slamming that Summer Job Interview

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Whether you are earning spare cash in the local supermarket this summer or applying for a once-in-a-lifetime overseas temporary job, you’ll need to know some crucial techniques for smashing that summer job interview.

First impressions count

It may be your first time in an interview but don’t let this rattle you. Wearing the right clothes will boost your confidence and tell your future employer a bit about you. Remember to match your clothes to the job.

So for girls who are going to be spending summer supervising children in an American camp denim skirts are fun yet smart. If you’re a guy hoping for a temporary office job, a suit, shirt and tie tick all the right boxes.

Be open and friendly

In the 21st century, no employer is going to object to a summer temp being open and friendly, which is his is by far the best approach to take. They know a young person won’t have years of professional experience behind them so won’t be expecting a seasoned pro. Instead, the most they are hoping for is a happy and outgoing young person who’ll be a positive and enthusiastic addition to their workforce for the short amount of time they’ll be around.

Let your personality loose

The interviewer will likely have lots of people to see both before and after you. You’ll want them to remember you, so try to stand out from the crowd by letting them know who you are.

This doesn’t mean going over-the-top and being informal to the point of inappropriate. Instead stay relaxed, let them talk and lean forward to show engagement with what they are saying. When it’s your turn to speak be bright and positive.

Facts not fiction

Be careful not to oversell yourself, or feel the need to resort to outright lying. You may be so keen to make the right impression that you talk yourself into a corner you can’t get out of. Instead, when you’re asked questions about your experience, concentrate on what you have done and confidently talk about it.

Once you’re into the flow remember to keep what you are saying relevant and exciting. If you’re enthusiastic about what you’ve achieved, the employer will believe you can do an equally great job for them.

Seal the deal

Now you’ve made a great impression and made it clear to your future boss that you can do the job, it’s time to leave them with the right memory: stand-up, make eye-contact and shake hands firmly in a business-like way. Say goodbye as if you’ll be seeing them soon, while remaining upbeat and confident.

When it comes to an interview, the parting impression you leave can be just as important as the first one.

 

Stand Out In An Interview

During your job interview, you will probably get asked: “What makes you different?” Take this opportunity to highlight the skills that would make you stand out from the dozens of applicants also trying out for the job. Keep your composure and talk about your strengths to impress your interviewer

 

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Prince Harry to take part in the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup this summer

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The Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup is set to take place for the first time in Greenwich, Connecticut in the US on Wednesday 15 May.

Prince Harry at the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup Brazil 2012

After Brazil famously played host to the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup in 2012 and a successful 2011 in the UK, this year marks the third year Royal Salute proudly partners with the charity that was founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso in memory of their mothers in 2006. Sentebale works with local grassroots organisations to help some of Lesotho’s most vulnerable children get the support they need to lead healthy and productive lives.

 

Cathy Ferrier, CEO, Sentebale commented “Sentebale’s annual polo fundraising event has gone from strength to strength over the years. We are delighted to be working with our title sponsor Royal Salute once again and are most grateful to Peter Brant for hosting us at his Greenwich Polo Club. We hope to raise even more money this year from the event enabling us to help many more children.”

 

The finale to Prince Harry’s official tour of the US, the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup will take place at Greenwich Polo Club, which holds a number of exclusive polo tournaments throughout the season, including the Royal Salute Jubilee Cup.

 

The Prince will lead the Sentebale Land Rover team, with Nacho Figueras captaining the St. Regis team which will also include owner of the Greenwich Polo Club, Peter Brant. Distinguished guests from all over the world will gather to watch exhibition polo at its finest, including His Grace Torquhil Ian Campbell, the 13th Duke of Argyll.