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Festival Guide: NoTomorrow Playlist
Ah yes, it’s now officially Spring. The days are getting longer, it’s getting warmer and as each day goes by we’re getting that little bit closer to NoTomorrow Festival, wooo!! If you read our Festival Guide then you already know that NoTomorrow’s line up is shaping up to be unreal. With a new wave of acts just announced, head-liners Jesse Ware and John Newman will be joined by Milky Chance, Gorgon City, Nick Mulvey and many more this coming 6th & 7th June at Wollaton Hall and Park, Nottingham. Yes, the line-up’s looking too good to miss, and of course lets not forget you’ll be partying in Batman’s back garden! So how can we help your days go a…
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INSTACRUSH: YASMINE CHANEL
Yasmine Chanel, a born and raised Irish dreamer, who made her way to the streets of London to discover and evolve her style. This young fashion icon is definitely on our instacrush list for you guys to follow. Her blog and instagram are effortlessly amazing! If you easily get wardrobe envy, then look away now… then look back and go and follow @yasminechanel Who’s your Instacrush? Tweet us @YumiDirect INSTACRUSH: MIMI ELASHIRY FESTIVAL GUIDE EDITOR’S PICKS: SPRING FLORALS
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How to: The Ultimate Hot Cross Bun Recipe
From the owner of Frankonia Bakery, Birgit Gunz, this is the only recipe you’ll need to get you through Easter. Fresh, spongy and totally moreish, you’ll want to munch on seconds…thirds…fourths… We don’t mind if we do. Here’s the how-to: Buns: 700g unbleached white bread flour 115g sugar 5g salt (1 teaspoon) 15g ground mixed spice (3 teaspoons) 113g butter (room temperature) 70g fresh yeast 440g dried fruit such as sultanas, currants, mixed peel 1 large egg 300ml lukewarm water Cross Mixture: 65 g flour 20g sugar 60 ml water Glaze: 1 large egg and a little water Method: · Before you do anything else, weigh your dried fruit and soak…
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Editor’s Picks: Spring Floral Print Dresses
As you’ve probably noticed we’re a bit crazy about prints here at Yumi HQ. From animal to geometric, we adore making a statement with a motif or two. But nothing quite ticks all the boxes like floral print dresses for spring and that’s why we’ve put together a floral print shopping edit featuring the best of the bunch just for you. Seen at the likes of Michael Kors, Simone Rocha and Marni, delicate botanical prints are a must this season. Our design team loved playing around with scale and finishing details, adding a fun element to this season’s take on the classic trend. Take a look at our favourites that’ll ensure you’ve got…
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5 reasons Yumi loves Spring
Spring has officially sprung and Easter is fast upon us…eep! Apart from chomping on copious amounts of chocolate eggs at Easter, we’ve a few other reasons we love the start of spring: The longer days The days get longer from this weekend so don’t forget to turn your clocks forward! That means still being able to enjoy some sunshine on your way home from work and getting your Vitamin D fix. Yesss. Feeling generally better After the doom and gloom of winter, spring just seems to lift everyone’s mood. The grumpiest of people seem to get friendlier, and the world is up for relaxing and enjoying the good times. Baby…
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This Weekend’s Adventure Guide
Now we’ve said good-bye to the 2015 eclipse, we can all celebrate that the world is still here and we haven’t all turned into hairy werewolfs, thank god! So let’s celebrate as it’s only the best day of the week… FRI-YAY-DAY! Got Plans this weekend? … No?… Well now you do… One. ‘Hawker House’. Set every Friday and Saturday evening for 10 weekends. This three story street feast is something each and every foodie needs to discover. Hawker house hosts some of the most delicious mouth watering food venders we have in and around London. Yum Bun, breddos Tacos, Smokestak, Bobs Lobster, Born & Raised, Bad Brownie and more! Feeling…
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Instacrush: Mimi Elashiry
We all have them, and we all want to be them. This weeks instacrush is Mimi Elashiry, full name: Ismeen Marlane Ashraf Elashiry. Raised in Australia, this young 20-something is an all round talent. Not just a instafamous known face, but also a Dancer, Model, Poet, Model, and Photographer! We cant get enough of Mimi’s personal style, her free beach like festival feel is leaving us all wanting more. If you haven’t already heard of Mimi Elashiry, then you’ve definitely been hiding in the dark. So don’t waste any more time, and go go go…@mimielashiry Who’s your Instacrush? Tweet us @official_yumi LONDON FASHION WEEK: STREET STYLE FESTIVAL GUIDE GET LILAH PARSONS’…
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The best transitional buys for spring 2015
Transitioning into Spring from the cold, wet winter weather is a right old challenge. Oh, what to wear… But luckily, (in typical Yumi HQ fashion) we’re on hand to get you looking picture perfect and bang on-trend throughout, with our transitional shopping edit. From lace insert jumpers to pretty little pea coats, you’ll have a spring in your step for sure… So, stride into spring with our faves. Keep cosy in this grey marl sweatshirt, embroidered with a bold design and coral and blue colour palette. Perfect to jazz up jeans or a midi skirt. Embroidered Sweatshirt, £45, yumidirect.co.uk This spring ready coat will go with everything in your wardrobe.…
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5 energy boosting tips for mums
We all know all you lovely mums have one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but it’s also pretty damn exhausting, right? You’re on duty 24-7, no weekends off or sick days…(oh the luxury…) It’s easy to focus on your kids and neglect yourself, but that’s not good for you, now is it? No. It is not. Ideally, we mums should get our eight hours of sleep and wake up full of the joys of spring but we know that’s just not realistic so here are some quick tips on how you can recharge your batteries and boost those energy levels. You’re welcome. Down…a bottle of water Even before…