What better way to celebrate Guy Fawkes than with a scrummy sausage bake- perfect to warm the soul on these colder nights. Enjoy x Don't forget to share your creations through Twitter, Facebook, Pintrest and Instagram with the hashtag: #msautumnfood13
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Keep warm in the COOL OUTDOORS by mixing faux fur with patterns. Instead of a bulky faux fur coat, opt for a stylish gilet then layer with a classic cable knit and flattering jeans. A cute ankle boot is a great way to finish this country casual look. Prices and Stockists: Fur Gilet: Yumi, Was £55, Now £25 Top: Henri Lloyd, Was £60, Now £42 Boots: Yumi, £25 Cardigan: Barbour, Was £129, Now £64 Jeans: M&S Outlet, Was £35, Now £17.50 Team a FRESH FLORAL dress with black tights and high ankle boots to add some edge to a normally feminine look. Team with a short jacket to ensure that the pattern of the dress remains centre stage. Pastel lips and tousled locks are the perfect way to complete this romantic look. FRESH FLORAL Dress: Phase Eight, Was £150, Now £105 Cardigan: Phase Eight, Was £105, now £69 Boots: M&S Outlet, £69 Visit www.clarksvillage.co.uk, follow @clarksvillageuk or like www.facebook.com/clarksvillageuk.
All images captured on location at Langford Fivehead, Lower Swell, by photographer Jon Hurst. Shoot styled by Claire Wacey at CW-Style. Sam's Thoughts: Floral prints are always so gorgeous and feminine and the pop of colour they come in (really complimenting the season) it really does brighten up and otherwise bleak and cold time of year. Sam x How about a tasty treat this week with this really easy to make (in only 4 steps) Banoffee Pie from Marks and Spencer- I do love a tasty dessert! Don't forget to share your creations through Twitter, Facebook, Pintrest and Instagram with the hashtag: #msautumnfood13
These days, pretty well everyone, from landscape gardeners to accountants, is spending a lot of time on the computer. While this gives us all kinds of great things (like Sam's lovely website!), it also comes with its fair share of problems. Over the years I've been in practice as a chiropractor, I have seen not only more and more people with neck, shoulder, arm and hand problems from using the mouse, but more and more back and hip pain from sitting long hours , as the time people spend on computers has increased. Along with treating people for these problems, I've learned a lot about how to look after yourself before, during and after using the computer. Good posture is a key ingredient for health and happiness! The set up of your workstation is really important. Make sure that: a) you can sit with feet, knees, hips, shoulders and eyes all pointing in the same direction (ie, you need enough room for your feet and knees under the table, and the keyboard and screen to be directly in front of you, no twisting!). b) the screen is high enough for you to look straight ahead at it. The type of chair you have really isn't that important. The main thing is that, when you are perching right on the front of the seat, your hips are just slightly higher than your knees. What is important, is to sit well on the chair you have! Here's how it's done: a) with your feet and knees shoulder width apart, perch right on the very edge of the seat and have your feet right under your knees, so that if you look over the tip of your knee, you can only just see the tip of your big toe. (This may feel weird at first, but try it and sit up nice and straight, then sit right back in the chair, and notice how much harder it is to sit up straight!) b) once you're all lined up nicely, you just need to keep your head on your shoulders. (Literally!) When we're concentrating on the computer screen, our head follows our eyes, so before we know it, our head is way forward with chin sticking out and shoulders scrunched up. Keep that head back over your shoulders where it can just balance nicely on top of your neck, not jutting out over the keyboard where gravity can get hold of it and make your neck work hard. (Think of how heavy your handbag would feel if you had to carry it around at arm's length, rather than right at your side!). Now with all this lovely posture in place, you may think that you're all set for hours of facebook and chatting, but the fact remains that we aren't designed to sit, we're designed to move! So take lots of short breaks! (You will find that you're more productive too, as our attention span sitting at a computer is only at its best for about half an hour.) Doing some light stretches (specific ones prescribed according to your body shape will be even better) and getting up and walking around is a great way to loosen up during breaks. There's a great exercise to do before and after computer use, and during breaks that suits all body types: Just stand withyour back against the wall (heels included) with your feet shoulder width apart. Then put your head against the wall and start stretching up! Stretch as if you have a piece of string attached to the top of your head pulling you up (and don't let your chin stick out!). Try and keep your whole body relaxed (you will need to keep scanning your body for tension, as all kinds of unexpected areas will tense up with your efforts to lengthen out and straighten up). Do this for a few minutes before, during, and especially after computer work and this will reverse the trend towards ape like posture that creeps in! TOP TIPS:
1) Get a "vertical mouse" to put your hand and arm in a much more natural position which markedly reduces the stress on the wrist, arm, shoulder and neck. I've had lots of positive feedback from people who've switched to one.You can get one for as little as £12.56 on amazon. 2) Get a keyboard with the numbers across the top (rather than as a separate group of keys to the right of the letters). This means that you don't have to hold your arm out to the right so far to use the mouse (although a moot point if you're left handed!). These little adjustments amount to big improvement with long hours on the computer! If you've got any questions about any of this, or would like some advice about your unique requirements, check out my website for more details! www.elainedonovanchiropractor.co.uk Think tall and joyous! Elaine x A favourite Autumn/Winter staple of mine what is better than cottage pie? POSH cottage pie! Don't forget to share your creations through Twitter, Facebook, Pintrest and Instagram with the hashtag: #msautumnfood13
Get ready to embrace the great outdoors with a practical, but totally on trend BEST OF BRITISH outfit. This look incorporates classic staples, such as a Barbour jacket and knee high boots, with bold colours or patterns. Prices and Stockists: Scarf: Yumi, Was £18, Now £10 Jacket: Barbour, Was £219, Now £154 Jeans: GAP Outlet, £44.99 Boots: Clarks Factory Shopping, Was £49.99, Now £34.99 METALLICS offer the irresistible combination of cool and sexy! Team with pastels for an ultra-feminine look, or add a splash of leather for an edgier take on the trend. It’s the perfect alternative to a dress this party season. Prices and Stockists: Top: Coast, Was £70, Now £25 Trousers: NEXT Clearance, £22 Shoes: NEXT Clearance, £22 Clutch: Coast, Was £50 Now £22 visit www.clarksvillage.co.uk, follow @clarksvillageuk or like www.facebook.com/clarksvillageuk.
All images captured on location at Langford Fivehead, Lower Swell, by photographer Jon Hurst. Shoot styled by Claire Wacey at CW-Style. Sam's Thoughts; The boots, as shown in Best of British are truly a staple wardrobe item which will constantly be in fashion- they are so versatile and will go with pretty much everything in your wardrobe (especially in that colour), a key purchase also for these colder, wetter days and at that price, you may as well buy two. Bring the 90s bang up to date with a DENIM ON DENIM outfit. If you’re nervous about dipping your toe into this sea of blue, then try teaming different shapes and shades together for a more subtle double dose! Prices and Stockists: Jeans: Levi’s, £60 Shirt: Levi’s, £45 Bag: M&S Outlet, £29.50 Belt: GAP Outlet, £12.99 Necklace: Phase Eight, Was £25, Now £12.99 Shoes: M&S Outlet, Was £55, Now £33 A favourite of style icon Victoria Beckham, the OVERSIZED COAT is bang on trend this season. Focus on creating a stylish silhouette by combining soft, wide shoulders with a roomy cut then team with skinny jeans or tights for a runway ready look! Prices and Stockists: Coat: M&S Outlet, Was £99, Now £59 Dress: Yumi, Was £50, Now £20 Shoes: Clarks Factory Shopping, Was £59.99, Now £39.99 Visit www.clarksvillage.co.uk, follow @clarksvillageuk or like www.facebook.com/clarksvillageuk.
All images captured on location at Langford Fivehead, Lower Swell, by photographer Jon Hurst. Shoot styled by Claire Wacey at CW-Style. Sam's Thoughts: I have never been keen on the denim on denim look (that could well be a personal preference) but if this looks like your kind of trend, try contrasting colours and styles of denim to mix it up and stand out in the crowd. Don't forget to share your creations through Twitter, Facebook, Pintrest and Instagram with the hashtag: #msautumnfood13
I don't know about you but I sure do find it tough to be creative in the kitchen mid-week and find myself constantly buying the same things to eat that I am comfortable, confident and feel capable doing after a manic day.
Well M&S have it that much easier by introducing a new Cook With collection allowing us to be more creative in the kitchen, conveniently. I sure am looking forward to trying this new range out, M&S are great for their healthy, convenient and delicious food, most of the time pre-made/prepared for me- this range is still convenient but brings in elements of creativity, a perfect combo. Over the next few weeks we will be bringing you a sample of some of the recipe cards available in the M&S Cook with range, just print it off and take it to your local M&S to buy your ingredients. Why now show off your creations on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pintrest with the hashtag: #msautumnfood13. First up will be Perfect Paella, so keep your eye out for this in the next few days. I will also be trying out some of these collections and will upload my creations and thoughts through my blog post. Sam x Over the next 5 weeks, Clark's Village stylists will be bringing the MUST have key items for this seasons hottest trends. Each week we will be uploading what the key trend is, where you can buy it from and how much it will be- you might hear outlet and think last season but this is not the case at the ever developing outlet shopping village in Somerset, so stay present and keep out for these amazing offers.
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