Top Snaps from the Busiest Week in London

It seemed that last week London was the place to be - Fashion Week, BRIT Awards and BAFTAs all took place right on our doorsteps!

Whilst the 80s were revived during LFW, it was the long flowy dresses, black lace & velvet and metallic fabrics that actually were a big hit both on the catwalk and the red carpet. Let's take a look.

Cara at Burberry
Tom Ford isn't holding back with velvet
Bring on the metallics Erdem
80s allure by Vivienne Westwood
Issa
Colourful geometrics at Mary Katrantzou
Ella Eyre at the Brit Awards
Who says you MUST wear a dress on the red carpet? Nicole is bringing out her inner rebel
Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita Nyong'o looking stunning in this number
Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton's BAFTA dress is totally in sync with Fashion Week trends
If there was one week in the year to dress up, this was it!

Can You Read the Pimples on Your Face? An Introduction to Face Mapping.


One would think that living in a hotel for almost 2 months is the epitome of (middle-class) high life. I'm talking about the free buffet breakfast, daily room cleaning and endless hot showers which I would never normally have at home.

Alas, it is not as glamorous as it seems. As my work schedule in Russia has been very hectic, I have only used  my hotel room for the little sleep I can get. What's worse is the gluttony taking place every morning at breakfast. It is free food after all, how can I say no?

Well indeed, I said no 10 days ago. Not only because I was diagnosed with gastritis but also because my face and body were telling me it's time to stop. I need more sleep. I need more exercise. And I need to eat properly.

Wait, did you read that? I said "my face and body". Why face? Believe it or not the little nasty zits we get from time to time can tell you a lot about what you are doing wrong. How? By using something called face mapping analysis. Originating from traditional Chinese medicine, face mapping links specific facial areas with organs. Let's take a look.




Zones 1 and 2 indicate problems with the digestive system.Have you been eating a lot of fatty or processed food? Pimples in this area indicate it is time to cut out these bad boys and cleanse your diet with antioxidant green tea and plenty of water.

Zone 3 is linked to the liver. Once again, if you have overworked this vital organ by eating greasy food and downing loads of booze it is time to stop. Cut dairy, fatty foods and alcohol and increase exercise. If this doesn't help banish spots in this area, look into food allergies and intolerances - this is where they show up first.

Zones 4, 5, 7 and 8 along with dark circles under the eyes may be telling you that your body is dehydrated. Help you kidneys and drink up (water, of course!)

Pimples on your nose? Zone 6 is linked with the heart. Reasons for pimples here could be high blood pressure and low vitamin B levels - decrease spicy foods and meat intake, eat more good fats (e.g. fish and nuts) and get more fresh air. This area is also full of dilated pores, so ladies make up should always be clean!

Are you a smoker? Suffer from allergies? You may notice a lot of spots in zones 9 and 10. These areas are linked to the respiratory system. So put the cigarettes down, get more fresh air and go for long walks regularly. If neither smoking, nor allergies are the cause of pimples here don't let your body overheat by eating cooling foods like watermelon and peppers and cutting down on sugar.

Oh, don't we all hate those zits on the chin or along the jaw line! Zones 11 and 12 indicate hormonal imbalances and pimples in these areas are often caused by stress. Sadly, there is little we can do here, but eating and sleeping well, drinking plenty of water and exercise should help.

Zone 13 is linked to the stomach. If you get spots in this area regularly consider a detox or adding more fibre to your diet. Herbal teas may also be of great benefit.

And finally pimples in the neck area (zone 14) indicate that your body is fighting bacteria to avoid illness. Again, there is little we can do here but giving the body time to relax and recuperate, especially if you begin to feel unwell is key. 

Quite interesting, isn't it? After all there’s more to the old adage about the truth being written all over your face than you may think!