A few days ago, maybe it was just a palpitation of the leaves, but I could have sworn I heard the summer quietly whispering that it finally got to UK, and it seemed like absolutely "every man and their dog" were outside playing.

I was not an exception to this overall heat euphoria and went with my friends to Camden and its surroundings. Camden is known for its avant garde fashion designers, cutting edge musicians, talented artists and craftsmen, exciting clubs and music venues but, above all, it is known for its markets.

The place is quite famous, but I was not sure whether it was my cup of tea... Well, visiting Camden now, after I spent over 3 years in UK, completely turned up side down my whole perception of this kind of places.

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Brooch by definition is a decorative item designed to be attached to garments. Note the most common spelling: BROOCH. Another spelling version is also used by some people: BROACH and has similar pronunciation.
No matter which spelling you are most used to, make sure you choose the right broach. Shop around, browse our ever growing collection of unique brooches and read our extensive Brooches Guide to help you with the choice.

One day, before his birthday, the child asked God:

I don’t know why I am going into this world? What do I have to do there?

God replied:

I am going to give you an Angel, as a gift. This Angel will be always beside you!

But God, how I will understand him, if I don’t know his language?

The God leaned forward, tapped gently child on his shoulder and continue:

The Angel will be teaching you his language and will be your guard during your journey!

With little shadow of disappointment, the child asked God again:

When and how I have to come back to you?

Your Angel will tell you everything.

What is the name of this Angel?

It’s not so important, he has many names. You are going to call him – "MOTHER"!

We all have in our lives an Angels, but sometimes we forget about them. This coming Sunday, Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to remember out lovely Angels, our Mums. Give them some attention and something special, a GIFT! In return Your Angel will always love you and protect You during Your journey.

Love Your Angel.

Love Your Mum.

Backes & Strauss is prominently featured in one of Harrods's front windows for the whole of February 2008. They have recently launched the brand in the Fine Watches Department in Harrods and continue to make progress. The opportunity to be presented in a Harrods window is widely seen as the chance to show in the 'window to the world' and many brands compete to be represented. For Backes & Strauss this is a major break through and commenting on the month long exposure, Vartkess Knadjian, Managing Director, said: "We are absolutely delighted to occupy such a prestigious space so early in our existence as the ultimate diamond watch brand and this shows the promising potential of the success of our brand".

Backes & Strauss is the oldest diamond trader in the world and has had its presence in London since the 1789. The watches are made in collaboration with the Franck Muller Group. This partnership with watchmaking genius Franck Muller has produced a truly exceptional watch for generous buyers.

Being a truly London brand, the watches are presented in 3 collections: the Piccadilly, the Berkeley and the Regent. Crafted in either Rose or 18K White Gold and elegantly set with baguette diamonds, these watches are inspired by London's regency architecture.

America's next top model started showing today on Living TV in the UK and it is cycle 11 already!
The futuristic environment of "model engineering" in the fictitious science lab ruled the set. Tyra and two Jays dressed up in all shining silver put through their paces a group of young hopefuls to become the America's Next Top Model.

I don't know why, but I have the feeling that all of the contestants look very similar to the previous cycle 10, I mean each one of them is look-a-like to someone from the previous series. It must because the same people pre-select them for the show every time and their tastes didn't change. It almost instantly strikes you that some of the selected girls are not models at all, some others are so-so, and the other few you could book for a shoot in a heartbeat.

It's not a secret that the looks alone won't get you far, it's the personality and the way you hold yourself in front of a camera that is important. I would go as far as saying that looks is not as important as the ability to feel the mood and the essence for the shoot.

On the other hand, even if you have everything to become the greatest model in the world, you might not become the one as somebody as influential and as silly as Tyra might not pick you up as they didn't see it in you or didn't care to see. If you get several rejections and nobody is there to encourage you to continue, then you might just give up your dreams and remain miserable for your whole life. My point is that if you feel like a model, then go for it no matter what obstacles might be thrown at you.

If it's about you and who you are, then you have to express it and live it, or else, what is the purpose of living?