Apparently these jeans can make the wearer look a dress size smaller. The illusion is down to the contrasting stipe along the side which draws the eye down the length of the body making the wearer look slimmer. Costing £16 they are available as Asda and similar versions have apparently been worn by numerous celebrities.
Month: August 2012
Lion Spotted in Essex
This story caught my eye about a lion on the loose in Essex. This lion was apparently spotted by campers near Clacton. They called the police and a massive search including helicopters, armed police and zoo staff looked for the animal. No large cat was found and many are now sceptical as to whether there…
Best Lawn in Britain
If you have ever wondered what the best lawn in Britain looks like, then you need wonder no more. This lawn has been awarded that title. Chisholm Ogg spends anything up to ten hours a day tending to his lawn and it does look pretty good. One thing that struck me, is there is not…
Cooking With Lavender
This is an interesting article about cooking with Lavender. There are quite a few ideas including lavender crème brûlée and lavender with new potatoes. A few things that I haven’t tried like lavender inside sea bass or red mullet sound as though they might be worth a try. By far, my favourite recipe continues to…
Washable Keyboard
This is interesting it’s a washable keyboard that costs just £35. It has been designed with drainage holes so that it will dry quickly and can be submerged in up to 28cm of water.
The Problem Cat: Dealing With Wounds
Our cat Olliver is a problem cat when it comes to any medical treatment. He is a rescue cat, and although he now tolerates us to a certain extent I’m not sure he will ever really like us. Ollie likes all affection and contact to be on his terms, which is fine but does pose…
Luxury Hotel for Dogs
If you feel your dog would appreciate a little bit of luxury then you might be interested in this dog hotel. In New York it certainly caters for the high end of the market. The rooms have a double bed and a flat screen TV as well as access to a pet gym with personal…
Baldness Cure Could be Available Within Two Years
That’s according to this article which suggests a solution could be on sale soon. US based dermatologists have found an enzyme, called prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) which instructs follicles to stop producing hair. They were able to locate it by studying the 250 genes that have been implicated in hair loss. It should now be possible…
A Bad Year for Garden Birds
I have already read that the cold wet summer has been bad for butterflies and bats, so it seems only logical that our garden birds have also suffered. A RSPB survey has shown that the weather has affected the chicks of species such as blackbirds, song thrushes and robins. Once again it is the fact…