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Dec132017 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

The top 5 holiday destinations for December

Christmas, Culture, Featured, Lifestyle, Travel, World

December is the most tempting month of the year to leave the country in search of much-needed heat. In some ways it might be true that ‘no one does Christmas quite like London’, but there's something special about whisking away to escape the bitter cold. Swapping winter chills and cracked blue lips for sun-kissed skin and sandy toes was never a bad idea. With Christmas fast approaching, we have gathered a small collection of the best holiday destinations for last-minute getaways that will truly give you the travel experience of a lifetime. 1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Average temperature: 28°C Rio prides itself in being gloriously hot during London’s winter season, not to mention its stunning beaches along the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean. Brazilians are known for their infec

Dec132017 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

The Ultimate Winter Look-Book

Fashion

Having to cover up for the winter can be such a bore, how are you meant to show off the new beaded top or short-length trousers you just purchased? We might have a solution for you. It’s a new season, so it’s only fair we prepare you for the trends ahead, we’ve compiled the ultimate Winter look book. Modelled by our very own fashionista Demi Bailey-Paul, we present you with outfits that are guaranteed to keep you warm this winter whilst still looking chic. We went into some high-end stores to look for some affordable and comfortable looks, watch the look-book below to see what outfits you could rock this season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu-ooemCrkE&t=12s

Dec122017 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

Discovering the sound of Christmas

Christmas, culture, Featured, Music

Christmas is a time of joy, with magic lights hanging all over the city and people giving gifts to each other. But trust us, none of this would make any sense without a good soundtrack. From Bing Crosby's White Christmas, a classic of the season, to Sia's newest holiday album, Everyday is Christmas, we went out in the cold to explore the sound of Christmas. Obviously, we did not chase every Christmas song that was ever made - that would take us at least until 2021, and even then the list would be incomplete. RT if you’re excited for #Christmas pic.twitter.com/0cWoBrauJs — HARRY STYLES (@TheClubOfStyles) December 12, 2017 What we did was to understand what makes all these Christmas songs so distinctive, unique and recognisable. We talked a little bit about this in our podcast, but Dan

Dec92017 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

How to switch up your skincare routine for winter

Beauty, Fashion

Winter is officially here. Now that the temperature has dropped, you probably thought about making changes in your wardrobe. But what about your skincare routine? As the weather gets cooler, it is worth switching things up a bit. We don't realise this but falling temperatures outside and indoor heating are some of the factors that can affect our skin and make it prone to dehydration and sensitivity. Sprinkle some wind and lack of sunshine on top of that, and you have the perfect recipe for a dull skin. Having said that, here are some of our best tips for staying radiant during these dark winter days. Change your cleanser If you like using a foaming cleanser, put that away right now. They're good for summer when sweat is a big issue but during winter you need somethin...