Friday 17 July 2015

Tiny guinea pig the size of a small orange treks 150 MILES across Britain



WHAT an amazing story of strength in the face of adversity.

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Why is ex-footballer and gentleman Gary Lineker lashing out?



DURING his playing days England striker Gary Lineker was known as the quintessential English gentleman.

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Meet the £45 fitness gadget that wants to change your life



MOOV NOW promises a personal trainer in your pocket for £45.

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10 great roads to drive on your holiday



Britain has some great driving roads – but if you’re off to destinations in Europe or the US this summer, here are a few dramatic routes to take.

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EXCLUSIVE: Express readers IGNORING government advice and keeping road tax discs



HAVE you taken your tax disc out your vehicle? Probably not, according to this research.

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The Apple iPhone 7 might NEVER need to be recharged



BUT don't throw out your Lightening Cables just yet.

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5 things to do solo this weekend


Doing stuff solo shouldn’t be something you're scared of. But as a millennial I feel like its something we all feel a little bit weird about doing. There is nothing wrong with being on your own or choosing not to go out with your friends at the weekend! I think that we should take a few hours or a whole day at least once a week to ourselves to refresh, recharge and spend some time getting to know yourself better. Being independent and learning to love being with your own company will help you tenfold so here are 5 things to do solo this weekend.

Netflix is Life
Spending an entire weekend binge watching my TV shows is one of my favourite things on solo weekends. Load up with snacks and put on your cosiest PJ’s and take up residence in front of your laptop. Some of my favourite shows at the moment are Penny Dreadful and Vikings. If you have any recommendations of series to binge watch then suggest them in the comments!

Take Hike
When I was in America I realised how refreshing and mind cleansing going on a hike can be. Experiencing nature can really calm the mind and the soul and make you feel at peace with the world around you. A short 1-2 hour hike around a local wood, park or if you’re more adventurous then attempt a mountain climb! Feel the wind in your hair and the birds chirping around!

Solo Shop 
I personally love shopping with my friends  but I do also love going on my own. When Im alone I can take as much time as I like trying on things and experimenting with my look without having a friend comment on things. Hurray to being under no pressure and no judgemental friends side eyes!

Day Tripping
Hop on a train and take a visit to the coast or to a brand new city you’ve never been to before. The beauty of travelling solo it means you can go wherever you want, do whatever you want and in your own time! Stay overnight in a fancy hotel and pretend your in Gossip Girl!

Read Something Inspirational
Curl up under a duvet on your couch with and get fully engrossed in a good book. Try a motivational book to inspire and motivate you to try something new in life. Or maybe a recipe books to get you trying some new foods next week. Or even a YA novel, which are still great reads even in your mid twenties!


There are so many things I could add to this list and I may do another in the future if you guys want more things to do on your own! If you have any ideas of things others can do on their own this weekend then do leave them in the comments as I would love to know!





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'Do I give them to Kate and Wills? That's a state secret' James Middleton talks Boomf



HE'S a member of the most famous family in the country - and an uncle to gorgeous Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

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British drivers becoming greener



SALES of plug-in cars increase in first six months of 2015, as buyers look to save money on motoring costs.

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Drivers don’t take breaks on long journeys, survey shows



NEW figures suggest that nearly two-thirds of motorists don’t stop for breaks on long journeys.

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Estée Lauder scoops my Notting Hill Little Black Book for the Estée Edit

Emily Johnston for Estee Lauder
Leave it to EstĂ©e Lauder to get me to open up my little black book of London locations to the masses. A few months ago, I got together with the famed house of beauty to shoot in my backyard, in Notting Hill,  to give a complete guide to what's what in the area. They left no stone unturned - from the best place to get nails done to the man who can transform any body into a supermodel shape (sadly I'm just not in town long enough for him to constantly work his magic with me... Must stop travelling).

The day was one to remember as I got to take the crew all around Notting Hill from my office to my favourite floral shop. And now the whole guide is live as part of the new EstĂ©e Edit online.

So, click on over for your official guide to what's what on the scene in London. I like to think it's a mighty fine little list I've developed over the years. And I couldn't be happier that I'm sharing it with the esteemed Estee Lauder customer (as well as you fine people).

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Emily Johnston for Estee Lauder
Emily Johnston for Estee Lauder
Emily Johnston for Estee Lauder
Emily Johnston for Estee Lauder








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Thursday 16 July 2015

Screams really do scare us: Test shows how they trigger fear in the brain



SCREAMS scare us because they contain acoustic properties tailor-made to frighten, tests have shown.

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How exercise could reduce older women's risk of breast cancer



A DAILY workout of 45 minutes can help middle-aged women reduce their risk of breast cancer, a study has found.

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Listen to your heart



THE latest fitness bands don’t just count steps, the super-watches offer GPS and track your calorie burn and sleep quality.

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Watch this terrifying drone FIRE a real handgun



BE AFRAID. Be VERY afraid.

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Gardening for good mental health is focus of Edinburgh Fringe play



A ONE-woman play about the benefits of gardening to mental health is to make its Edinburgh Fringe debut this summer.

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Highlighter on Fleek


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Im NGL. I dont REALLY know follow Jaclyn Hill on the reg. I've some of of her videos over the years but Im not overly familiar with her.  BUT What I do know about her is that she seriously rocks the glowy cheek and is the personification of highlighter on fleek. Becca x Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop is her offering to the highlighting makeup world and in a word it STUNNING. 

A white gold, pinky peach highlighter that gives a serious dose of glow to the cheeks. I've honestly never used a highlighter like it, Im talking way more than a glow from within... like a glow from out of space. Infused with light reflective peals and a bit of shimmer this gives an intense luminous finish to the skin. The warm undertone works like a dream on me and it’s just… highlighter on fleek. Plus, as a cheeky (get!) bonus this powder can be used as a eyeshadow or as a highlighter so it’s a great all rounder shade. Id also class it as a night time highlighter as its WAY too intense for day wear in my opinion, it's SUPER glowy.

Downside, you can’t get it in the UK right now. I got mine from Sephora.com for $38 and it came within a week. Would totally recommend this to and highlighter junkie fo’sho!




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Asking Siri THIS can get you in hot water



BIZARRE pre-programmed response could land you in trouble.

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How to beat the heat: Top tips to cool you down this summer



MANY of us have enjoyed the warmer weather over the past three weeks but it is important to remember that not everyone fares so well in high temperatures.

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