Lifestyle

By David de Winter  @davidjdewinter  @TLE_Lifestyle There’s something about fringe theatre that really appeals to me.  The close proximity of the audience to the action gives the drama an extra dimension that one does not get from the larger and more established West End theatres.  There is an immediacy of performance and an intimacy which is quite unique and it can be incredibly moving and effective.  So I was more than happy when TLE sent me down to the Tabard...

By Sian O'Flaherty for STYLIGHT With London Fashion Week finished and with Paris Fashion Week opening today STYLIGHT (inspired by Vahram Muratyan) have visually compared and contrasted the differences between the big smoke and the city of love. Paris has espressos whilst London is all about the green juice, the French are trusty to their Louboutins whilst Londoners rock normcore Adidas Stan Smith. Historically French fashion has been more refined, elegant and polished than London style. Paris fashion week has been...

The age of 41 has been pinpointed as the moment in life when we stop caring what other people think of us, new research has revealed.  Staying in on a Saturday night, going to the cinema on our own and watching our favourite TV shows regardless of what other people think of them have been shown to be the top signs that we no longer care what people think. Research shows that most people hit this point aged 41, but...

In a study comparing the healthcare systems in 11 of the world’s wealthiest countries, the United States was found to be bottom of the bunch. The report conducted by The Commonwealth Fund found the US was not only the most expensive but also the worst in terms of efficiency, performance and quality of care. On the other hand the United Kingdom came top of the table for these same qualities while it also outperformed all countries in its management of...

 By Nic Marks, Founder, Happiness Works Happy work? Isn’t that an oxymoron? Work is serious and hard, while happiness is light and fun. You have to go to work, but you want to be happy. But imagine what life would be like if what you want to do and what you had to do overlapped? Unfortunately, most people don’t enjoy their work. A recent Gallup survey reports that 87% of employees are not engaged with their jobs. This is bad...

By Steve Taggart We all work too hard it seems, e-mails on the bus, work calls on weekend and listening to the drunk boss at least once a week. It appears that we are a nation of workaholics and it is getting worse, especially for those in London. Even with employment hitting a six-year high in 2015, findings from a new report suggest a quarter of working professionals aren’t yet happy with the balance between their work and personal life....

By Nicola Hall The Spring season is approaching and there is certainly no better time to start shopping for your summer shades if you want to stay ahead of the fashion pack. Luckily Red Hot Sunglasses are an online boutique which sells luxury brand sunglasses for men and women as well as a children’s collection; their range covers everything from classic designs and high fashion frames to sports performance eyewear. Which frames will you be opting for? Here’s a pick...

By Nicola Hall The Spring season is approaching and there is certainly no better time to start shopping for your summer shades if you want to stay ahead of the fashion pack. Luckily Red Hot Sunglasses are an online boutique which sells luxury brand sunglasses for men and women as well as a children’s collection; their range covers everything from classic designs and high fashion frames to sports performance eyewear. Which frames will you be opting for? Here’s a pick...

A list of 50 books which every child should read has been compiled by reading enthusiasts in the run-up to World Book Day. The study places Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the top of the list with Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland finishing runner-up. A list of the top 20 best-loved children's book characters was also compiled with Paddington Bear emerging as the best-loved children’s book character, followed by Winnie the Pooh, The Hungry Caterpillar and Postman Pat....