-WARNING: This review isn’t spoiler-free.- As anyone who follows me on Twitter will know, given my incessant tweets on the subject, this was the week of Iron Man 3 for me. Well, it was the week of IM3 for everyone, but given my dedication (some may say obsession, but I’ll agree to...
From online dating to real life – how to prepare f...
posted by Yuri
You’ve messaged each other back and forth and felt there’s a spark… now it’s time to meet. A first real life date can feel daunting when you’ve never met before and there are certain things to bear in mind. Meeting someone from the internet is different to dating someone you’ve had a chance to get to know in person. It could well be that it’ll turn out great, but there’s no harm in taking some precautions before setting out. Be sure If you’re going to meet someone in real life, make sure you’ve spent a good deal of time talking to them first. Do you feel comfortable about going to meet them? Do you seem to have a lot in...
Tie Shopping in Ital...
posted by Bex Knight
I was recently watching Channel 4 news where I fell in love with Jon Snow’s look – bright navy suit, neon yellow tie, and bright yellow striped socks. It was impeccable and I think I gushed about it for at least 10 minutes. My grandma’s sister then told us about this tie her...
Job interview or fir...
posted by Rachel Phoenix
I had a job interview yesterday and as I was getting ready it occurred to me that interviews can be extremely like first dates: That nervous anticipation, slight butterflies in the stomach; Waking up a few times the night before; Wondering if I’ll create a good first impression; What...
A rather wonderful b...
posted by Rachel Phoenix
It’s fair to say that I’m a huge fan of the gentle art of burlesque. I was lucky enough to take a course of lessons from one of the best burlesque artists in this country and possibly in the world, Tempest Rose (www.houseofburlesque.co.uk) which converted me completely to the...
Lolly Goes Internet ...
posted by Lolly
New Year, New you I thought when I signed up on match.com in January after splitting up with my boyfriend. As much as I love this city, London really isn’t great for flirting, unlike Paris or New York. Men lack a certain je ne sais quoi, and the whole ‘I need a drink to flirt’ is quite...
Seven Psychopaths
posted by Icarus
Despite having been desperate to see Seven Psychopaths from the first moment I saw the trailer, it’s taken me until now to finally watch it. A sad truth, especially when I think of all the times over the past week I could’ve done with watching it. At least now I can say with...
Gents, groom yoursel...
posted by Bex Knight
Hello Gentleman, I am here to help you look your best in clothes and out. Now I know I’m a fashion writer so I should be telling you about what clothes to wear and what clothes not to wear. But I think grooming yourself to perfection helps the look as a whole. I am in no way patronizing...
Bills, bills, bills&...
posted by Rachel Phoenix
As the recession (or “not quite recesssion but still a serious financial crisis” depending on which GDP growth indicator you believe) continues to bite, and while I’m still in the set-up phase of my new business, I’m constantly looking around for more ways to save...
The Stockwell
posted by Jade Green
It’s lunchtime. It’s Thursday. Which means it’s nearly the weekend. So what do three hungry city folk with a penchant for the unique do? Head to Essex, obv! Starting the (rail) road trip with a mandatory glass of champagne, we headed out of town (via Liverpool Street station) to the...
All Good Things…
posted by Yuri
… Come to an end… … But the end doesn’t necessarily mean it has to be a bad thing… And sometimes it doesn’t have to mean that something is over. Take the Mayan calendar for example. Remember how there was this big thing about the end of the world as the calendar ended and how it never happened? Well… Did you know that the Mayan Calendar is cyclic? Which means, that as soon as it’s over it just begins again. Well… Life is kinda like that too… I’ve been told some time last week that some things are meant to have a beginning, a middle and an end, and that it doesn’t mean it...
Living in peace in a student house
posted by Yuri
Moving into your first student house is exciting, fun and maybe a bit scary too. For a lot of people it’s the first time you live away from your family, the most independence you’ve ever had and your first time sharing a space with people your age who you may not even know that well. It can be the most fun living experience of your life, but there’s also a lot of organising to do and you’ve got to figure out how you can live together without winding each other up or letting tensions run too high. Plus you’ve got to keep on top of your studies, your financial situation and make time for your other friendships and relationships. One...
Oh Lord, Heal This B...
posted by Icarus
Finally, I’ve done it. After saying for months that I’m going to introduce a little culture into my life, I went to the theatre last night. The gorgeous Cottiers in the West End of Glasgow has been playing host to the Cult Classic Theatre’s production of Good Omens (and yes,...
Sugar Cheeks
posted by Yuri
Interrupting this blogging session for a little spot of shameless self promotion…No??? Okay then… *sighs*… Instead I’ll let Laura here do it for me. We had a photoshoot loaded with fun, sugar and sweeties a couple of weeks ago and she wanted to tell all a bit about the experience… So with no more delays: Our guest for today: Laura Thomas So it started with “You need a good photoshoot Laura” – the text I received from my mentor Steven Foster. The next meeting I was told the photos need to be ‘out there’ or ‘a bit different’. I was filled with a mixture of excitement and dread. I mean how wacky...
The Week of Bastille...
posted by Icarus
This has been an excellent week for me, music-wise. A saccharine treat from the upcoming Paramore album, and the Bastille album on near permanent loop. Could there be a better seven days? I suppose the answer to that all depends on your perspective, but from mine, this is as good as it...
The One With Te Onesies
posted by Yuri
A few days ago the boys and girls at New Look released a brand new collection of super cool Onesies! That statement taken out of the way I believe we can get on with the rest of this post… And yes… I did say Onesies are super cool and I will stand by that comment for sure… but before you decide to judge for the statement I am willing to present irrefutable proof that the words I speak are true! The first fact to be take in consideration is that they might be on to something here… For a long time something hasn’t been so hated and loved on twitter at the same time as the Onesies phenomena. I have seen it being...
So Long and Goodnigh...
posted by Icarus
As some of you may know, Saturday was somewhat of an end of an era moment for fans all around the world; My Chemical Romance announced that they would no longer be operating as a band, after twelve years together. Having followed them from the very beginnings of my teenage years (and I’m...
Raising Kids in the Big Smoke
posted by Yuri
Lots of parents wonder about moving to the big city and raising little “urbanites” of their own. Is it all that safe? How can I help protect them from all the little dangers that the city can present? On one hand, you don’t want to completely smother them and, on the other hand, it seems like an absolutely daunting task to keep the little ones safe in such a big environment with so many moving parts. So how do you do it? How do you safely raise children in the big city? There are a number of ways this can be done including: Maintaining Communication Developing a Secret Word Increasing Your Home Security Maintaining Communication Ask...
An apology, sort of
posted by Bex Knight
Hello, it’s me, Bex Knight. Do you even remember me?! I’ve been such an awful writer lately and have found writing for two other online blogs as well as my own such a drain on my creativity that I literally could produce nothing. I found I was writing about names and trends that I...
The Week in The Life...
posted by Agent B
Monday: Today is a day I’m proud of. After a rather tense exchange of words between The Parent and I yesterday, I have been even more determined to reach the dizzying heights of success I’ve spent the past 10 (and a bit) years working towards. And today, despite being dressed in PJ’s and...
Self-employed, busin...
posted by Rachel Phoenix
So, after much contemplation, planning and reading of motivational business and network marketing books, the final decision was taken for me as I was offered voluntary redundancy. I now have what is fashionably termed a portfolio career…I am setting up my own tax practice/co-operative of...
Cloud Atlas.
posted by Icarus
It’s rare that I’m rendered speechless by a film – much to the disappointment of everyone who knows me – but this week, I had to make a rare exception to the rule. Having seen Cloud Atlas, all I wanted to do was be left to bask in its glory. Well, that and grab some sleep – it was...
A night for art love...
posted by Rasthy De Los Reyes
For my first ever post, I was thrown into an evening of sipping cocktails made from Fair trade ingredients, mingling with fashionably dressed crowd of London and spotting local celebrities. This was just the start! This week Debut Contemporary celebrated its second birthday since launching on...
Can’t Beat My BeatBox
posted by Yuri
Last year the guys and gals at BassBuds sent me one of their brand new headphones to play with and I was so satisfied with them (they are still my favorite pair of earbuds) that they have asked if I’d like to try one of their new products: The BassBoomz wireless speakers. First thing that came to mind was: Oh yay! BoomBox! And I already started imagining myself walking with it over my shoulders just for the fun of it. Yes… I know… I am a child in an adult’s body. To be completely honest it was a bit of a turn down when I saw the size of the speaker. Then I turned it on… and that proved to be a living example...
The benefits of havi...
posted by Rachel Phoenix
One of the big advantages of networking marketing is the opportunity to get together with lots of other people doing the same thing – at training days, seminars and in this case, the six-monthly new catalogue launches. To the untrained ear, a catalogue launch could be all manner of...
Catwalk ‘Frow&...
posted by Gemma Glover
You know it’s LFW when you see fashion bloggers in the middle of roads taking street style photos and when everyone in London is looking the stylish they have ever looked!! I was standing in the queue waiting to watch the Tahir Sultan show and I couldn’t help but look at what everyone...
Barrio North: You...
posted by Jade Green
The first thing I can tell you is that it’s my first review (of hopefully many) for Urban Vox! Hi! The second thing is Barrio North is the reason I look forward to doing more! In all honesty, it didn’t start too well. Trotting down Essex Road in my heels, I realised I was 10 minutes late,...
Hansel and Gretel; K...
posted by Icarus
This week, it was finally time. After weeks of counting down and pestering my friends until they were absolutely sick of me, it was time for Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters. So you know the basics – according to the fairytale, Hansel and Gretel were led into the forest by their father,...
We are Changing the Way We do Business
posted by Yuri
It’s been quite a ride has it not? Over the past 9 months we have rebooted UrbanVox as a brand in big style. We’ve been through the Olympic games, 2 Fashion Weeks, The Big Apple, the best of what London and a few other parts of the UK has to offer. We’ve swam with the sharks and did a few crazy challenges. We’ve seen stars rise and fall and we have collected an incredible team of amazing bloggers along the way (from both the UK and oversea). By any measurement we have gone beyond my wildest expectations. And yes… some of the things got lost on the way… but we are still in time correct that and stirring...