In conversation with Dickson Lim and Alice Jane. Two self-tought designers sit together, exploring How Hard Work and Strong Will Are Key to Making a Mark in the Fasthion Industry The elevator doors glide open, and I walk alongside Dickson Lim toward the door that reads“A-JANE.” Lim turns to me and whispers, “I’m a little…
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Modes of Representation – Eating in US National Parks
Modes of Representation: Restaurant Websites, Menus, Professional Coverage, Review Sites, and Instagram To get a clear picture of how upscale park restaurants are represented, it is necessary to look from a variety of angles. Concessioners represent restaurants through both their websites and their menus. Sometimes, gatekeepers—whether newspaper columnists, guidebook authors, or even food bloggers—will contribute…
The Ultimate Style – Soft Power
Delicate, yet bold—the ultimate style pairings meld boardroom with bedroom effortlessly. Sweater, LORO PIANA. Shorts; stockings, stylist’s own.Opposite: Top; earrings, CELINE. Black top, HERMÈS. Shorts, H&M STUDIO. Bag; ring, VERSACE. Pumps,& OTHER STORIES. Blazer, MIU MIU.Vest, LOEWE.Skirt; pumps, PRADA.Earrings, H&M STUDIO.Opposite: Coat, PRADA.Top, HERMÈS. Earring; pumps, CELINE.Ring, VERSACE.Bag, FERRAGAMO.Sunglasses,RAY-BAN.Stockings, stylist’s own. The fine balance between…
New Zealand’s Top 10 Attractions
Top Attraction 1 Glacier walking, Franz Josef or Fox Glacier. Explore stunning blue glacier ice and crevasses on a half- or full-day glacier walk, led by knowledgeable and safety-conscious guides. All the gear, including crampons, is provided. Top Attraction 2 Waipoua Forest, Northland. Stroll through the vertiginous canopy of tangled foliage in this mighty Northland…
Hermès Boots Promising Plenty of Mileage
Hermès hits the open road with a pair of boots that promises plenty of mileage. Often, there’s a preconceived notion of the woman who buys Hermès—a cool, elegant creature, appreciates clean lines, has tea at three in the afternoon. Perhaps it’s in her aim of subverting this singular-faceted concept of the classic Hermès shopper that…
Metate Room – Eating in US National Parks
Metate Room is the award-winning fine-dining option at Mesa Verde in south-western Colorado. Run by Aramark, the industrial food services corporation with a 20-country footprint and concession contracts in many of the largest US national parks, Metate Room offers diners a sweeping view of the park’s landscape and wildlife, including wild mustangs. Its name, Metate,…
Fab At Every Age
Channel country style eclecticism with a cool mix of checks, tartans and madras prints. Layer separates of varying styles and textures to create a themed fit full of character and nostalgia. Chunky knits keep you warm, but styled with minis? It’s all gams and drama. Don an oversized cape-coat and thigh-high boots for a sense…
Blind Person’s Allowance – Life Insights
In addition to your personal allowance, there are some other tax allowances that can reduce the amount of tax you have to pay. Tax relief is given in different ways, depending on the allowance. BLIND PERSON’S ALLOWANCE Registered blind people can claim an allowance of £2,870 in 2023/24. This reduces your tax bill by being…
Dazzle with Jewellery Creations
Dazzle with Jewellery Creations that give you star power in an instant From left:White gold and diamond Perlée Diamonds bracelet, $51,000;Perlée Diamonds Duo ring, $15,000; Palmyre earrings, $398,000;Palmyre necklace, $284,000;Perlée Diamonds ring, $17,500, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS.Dress, ZIMMERMANN. Rose gold and diamond Ice Cube choker, CHOPARD.Top, MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION.Opposite: (Clockwise) White gold, rose gold and…
“Try This” for Educators and Students – Health and Mental Health
Schools provide an environment where students find opportunities to build resilience, acquire the necessary skills to effectively respond to mental health challenges, and improve well-being (Arslan & Yıldırım, 2021). The promotion of well-being at school can be achieved through positive education (Arslan et al., 2021), which refers to the integration of traditional education goals with…