How to Pick a Royal Ascot Dress for Warm Weather

Royal Ascot Outfit Ideas for a Warm Weather Day at the Races. I really hate wearing a long formal dress on a hot day and standing in long queues. I want to wear a dress that makes the whole experience enjoyable, not hot and claustrophobic. Choose Breathable Fabrics For warm weather at Ascot look for gowns made of linen-silk blends, chiffon or crepe. These allow for air to circulate and provide excellent draping on the body, holding their shape long after you’ve left the marquee. Try to avoid heavy satin…

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How to Look After Your Jewellery

Jewellery comes in a wide variety of styles and finishes, from gold to silver to statement pieces that contain precious stones. Jewellery certainly does the hard work, with regularly wearing meaning that pieces frequently pick up dirt, debris, dust and bacteria. Rings are especially renowned for picking up dirt, as they live on our hands on a daily basis. Proper maintenance and regular cleaning will ensure that your jewellery always looks at its best.

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How coloured tights can transform a spring outfit

There is a certain kind of joy that comes with spring dressing. The heavy coats get packed away, the days get a bit longer, and colour starts creeping back into everything, including our wardrobes. One small but powerful item that is quietly making a comeback is coloured tights. Playful, eye-catching, and surprisingly versatile, tights also give you a chance to bring a bit more of your personality into everyday outfits without overthinking it.

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Could knitting transform technology?

Knitting is a historic craft that has been in use for many centuries, providing people with a way to weave cords together to make clothing, bedding, and lots of other items. Whether you use chunky yarn or fine wool, there is no limit to the number of things that can be made using knitting; what’s more, rather than simply being a creative hobby, the way yarns are interlaced could hold vital information for the development of future technologies.

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