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Copper Cabin comes to Cloud 23
Swedish Vodka brand Absolut has launched a new ‘Copper Cabin’ menu at Manchester bar in the city sky Cloud 23.
JD Sports launches ‘Ditch the heels’ campaign
JD Women launches a new campaign to encourage females to embrace alternative attire within the workplace.
5 Cruise Ships that are perfect for young people
Although cruises have long been associated with families and retirees, they’re becoming an increasingly popular holiday option for the younger crowd, here are 5 cruises for youg people.
Basshunter to Play Bongo’s Bingo
Tickets go on sale this week for Basshunter’s appearance at fun-filled bingo night ‘Bongo’s Bingo’ in Manchester.
Plastic Pollution top priority for Eco aware Brits
Plastic was named children’s word of the year for 2018, which came as no surprise considering the increase in awareness and action being taken against plastic pollution across the globe. But how has this awareness impacted perception and attitudes? STYLEetc discusses.
Reasons to go to Bluedot Festival
With the recent announcement of Festival No.6 on hiatus our attentions turned to a festival of other sorts this weekend, with the return of bluedot for 2018. Set at Cheshire’s famous observatory Jodrell Bank and a stone’s throw away from Manchester, bluedot taps into it’s venues theme for a festival focusing on…
Festival No 6 announces hiatus
Welsh music event Festival No.6 has decided to take a break next year, with indefinite information available on how and when it will return.
Festival Review: What happened at Parklife 2018
Another 60,000+ revellers descended on Heaton Park for two nights of music and fun this June at Parklife festival 2018 and we were there to review it all.
Parklife Festival Fashion of 2018
Super short shorts and underwear as outerwear seemed to be the key look at this year’s Parklife Festival 2018. See our gallery for the best style spots.
What Love Island says for body diversity
We know, you’re probably sick of hearing about it and it’s only been 24 hours, but as Love Island returns a more important issue has been raised on social media as the new islanders were revealed. That is, of diversity within body image and the lack of it that the ITV hit has shown thus far.
Acts we can’t wait to see at Parklife 2018
It’s officially our favourite time of year at STYLEetc, that is Festival season of course. As we prep ourselves for dancing in muddy fields, losing track of the hours and seeing our favourite artists, there’s only one Manchester based festival we have our eye on: Parklife.
UK’s most successful names revealed
Some of the UK’s top jobs go to people named David, research has found, with David emerging as the top name amongst British MPs, lawyers and millionaires.
Things we take for granted as Teenagers
They say the teenage years are the best years of your life, but for those of us past those days did we really take the time to stop and appreciate what we had? STYLEetc discusses.
Doubletree by Hilton Hotels Chester Review
A quick travel from Cheshire Oaks outlet stores and Chester Zoo, the Doubletree hotel by Hilton is perfectly situated for a week of indulgence and fun. STYLEetc headed down to try the facilities and stay overnight for review.
Interview: Carol Smillie launches new products for Women
TV presenter Carol Smilie takes on a new venture; Pretty Clever Pants and we caught up with her to find out all about her new take on period pants.
The Best Tartan from High End to High Street
STYLEetc peruses the new tartan trend, amidst the latest looks from fashion weeks across the globe. We go through three looks you can wear to nail the print in modern fashion.
Things no-one tells you about buying a House
It is the expected step into adulthood, a life goals checkbox ticked, but do you really know what you’re getting into buying a house? Our Editor’s recent experience proved certainly not.
6 Celebs we love this Galentines Day
We’d hate to segment out our single readers by only appealing to those loved up this Valentine’s Day (we’ve already got the gift guide for all covered) so thought we’d use this day of love to spread positive vibes for our favourite female role models.
The Best Twitter Reactions to Lady Doritos
Equal rights for women? Not in Doritos latest Lady Crisp campaign it would seem. We round up the best reactions on the newest snack to market.