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Yumi Loves: The Hydra
As summer comes to an end, festival season gives way to the UKs thriving night life scene and the start of The Hydra’s annual series of events. On August bank holiday the London-based promoters kicked things of with 3 parties across their 2 London venues; and last weekend Innervisions’ Dixon, Ame and Marcus Worgull soundtracked an all day festival on an island off the coast of Essex. The next 14 weeks will see a further 9 events in collaboration with various artists and record labels such as Ostgut Ton, Bugged Out, Electric Minds and Daphni. Here at Yumi HQ we don’t need any excuse to party so next week we’ll be slipping into our…
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Summer Diaries: Ceremony Festival 2015
However sad it might make you feel, summer has most definitely come to an end. Sad times. With that being said, we’ll also be waving goodbye to our installments of Summer Diaries… but before we do, we have ‘one last horrah’ for you to enjoy… Ahhh yes, that sweet smell of summer air, and no Saturday hangover… Today was the day I say my farewells to Summer and get excited for winter knits and Saturday night helpings of ‘Take me out.’ Today we were hitting Ceremony, the fourth in a string of five festivals hosted by Found across the capital this summer. With a huge line-up of incredible talent, Ceremony Festival was sure to be a hit.…
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Best Weekend Dresses under £60
The sun has got his hat on. Time to show off those pins in a pretty dress again then. Quick, winter is coming. To get the most out of this sunny spell, we’ve put together a weekend dresses edit. The Floral Dress In a distressed floral print, this dress is a perfect AW15 staple. Wear with or without tights and ankle boots for a slick day to night look. Distressed Floral Skater Dress, £50, yumi.co.uk The Scuba Dress In our exclusively designed print, this scuba dress is the perfect going out dress. Pair with heels and a structured jacket to look slick and on point. Crystal Print Scuba Dress, £60, yumi.co.uk…
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What to Wear to London Fashion Week
It’s finally here. London Fashion Week is upon us and we’re excited. If you’re still wondering what to wear, we’ve got a fool-proof look to make you look bang on trend and totally comfy to boot while rushing to the shows. Cue the dark floral print co-ord look: In a structured cut, wear open or closed for a slick look. Floral Print Stretch Jacket, £70, yumi.co.uk This back to front top is a must for this look. With an on-trend roll neck and a a button up back, you’ll look the part. Back to Front Sleeveless Top, £35, yumi.co.uk These co-ordinating trousers finish a tailored look to perfection. Floral Print…
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Yumi Loves New York Fashion Week 2015
Before we say goodbye to #NYFW and say hello to #LFW, we feel like it’s only right to take a few seconds to look back and celebrate the chic and relaxed styles New York Fashion Week had to offer. Fash mavens strutted their stuff, rocking crop tops, ponchos, one-shoulders, off the shoulders and every other style you could think of, in the concrete jungle. Flowy colour block tops and trousers were the order of the day. Cute lace dresses were accessorized with sharp accessories. Sporty accessories were style with pretty peplum tops. Quirky prints adorned sharp tailored pieces. Chic and minimalist was the order of the day. Simple tunic tops were tucked into mom…
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The Best Transitional Knitwear to Buy Now
Autumn’s fast approaching and it’s getting chillier by the day. There’s no better time, then, to get your wardrobe ready for the season ahead with some cosy yet transitional knitwear. From statement embellishments to quirky motifs, stand out from the crowd in our jumpers, cardigans and dresses of the woolly kind. The Print Cardigan In a cute swan print, this cardigan will make a statement this season. Style it up with skirts and dresses or pair it with jeans for an easy, cosy look. Swan print Cardigan, £45, yumi.co.uk The 70s Jumper Go for a ’70s vibe with this retro-style tile print jumper, perfect with jeans, midi skirts or under geek-chic…
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30 Days of Summer Blogger Lookbook
We’re keeping the summer alive here at Yumi with our 30 days of Summer Lookbook featuring 30 stylish bloggers. Come on Indian Summer. Cue the highlights: To see the full Lookbook, download it here Got a fave? Tweet us @official_yumi Restaurant Review: Indulge in Indian Cuisine at Lotus in Charing Cross More on Yumi Journal
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How to Dress for a Job Interview
Prepping your winning answers are only half of the battle when going for a job interview. First impressions mean a lot. As you walk in a room, portfolio under your arm, ready to shake hands with your potential new boss, they will instantly form an impression that will last the interview and beyond. And they’ll only base this opinion based on your appearance and demeanor as soon as they meet you. Yikes. But there’s no need to fret – dress for success with our handy style tips. Disclaimer: we can’t guarantee you’ll get the job of your dreams but we’ll surely up your chances. Be Comfortable Avoid a major wardrobe…
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Restaurant Review: Indulge in Indian Cuisine at Lotus in Charing Cross
We’re always on the look out for yummy places to eat at the weekends and luckily we found this little gem that’s just opened its doors. Looking for a delicious, authentic Indian cuisine and top treatment to boot? Look no further than Lotus. Why Go? If you are on the search for the holy grail of Indian cuisine, you’ll be glad you walked through Lotus’s doors. Chef-Patron Bhaskar Banerjee has over two decades of culinary experience, working as Chef d’Hotel for exclusive venues such as Marriott, Sheraton, Le Meridian and The Taj Group. For Lotus he’s created a collection of signature dishes which combine traditional cooking techniques with imported Indian spices…
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Festival Guide: Ceremony Festival 2015
The weather might be turning, but our Summer spirits won’t be dampened. Looking for one last hurrah? Look no further. On September 12th, Ceremony Festival will return to Finsbury Park for a 360 degree celebration of underground dance music. Ceremony is the fourth in a string of five festivals hosted by Found across the capital this summer and the penultimate piece in the Found Series puzzle. With 7 arenas and a who’s who of electronic music on the bill, Ceremony is bringing a celebration of the past, present and future of club culture to North London. Headlining this years main stage and playing a London festival exclusive are New York…