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5 tips to get feet sandal ready for summer
Summer’s fast approaching and so comes the dreaded dilemma: when’s the time to expose your feet and start wearing your new sandals? For most of us, getting our feet ready for sandals is quite the challenge. From chipped off nail polish to parched heels closely resembling hooves, for most of us our covered up tootsies have been deprived of any kind of maintenance. Cue our top home-pedicure tips to get your feet fit for the general public. 1. File a foot We don’t want to be too graphic here but you might need to combat any hard skin with a gentle foot file. Not for the ticklish but it works, so there.…
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Yumi Loves: Clean eating deliveries from Mindful Chef
It’s always a challenge keeping up with new food trends, so at Yumi HQ, we decided to make it that little bit easier for you. Let us introduce you to Mindful Chef, a delivery box business unlike the rest (and we didn’t even mean for that to rhyme…) A couple of weeks ago we stumbled upon this new food delivery service, one which guarantees to take the hassle out of clean eating. With 3 freshly prepared Paleo-inspired meals in each weekly box and average prep time of 15-20 minutes, we couldn’t have been more intrigued. The boys at Mindful Chef let us in on their secret: “You won’t find any pasta, white/brown rice or white potatoes in…
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Festival Guide: Lost Village 2015
We’re all looking for something unique to do this weekend. Luckily for you, that little something is right here. Step this way, down the winding path to Lost Village Festival and discover an adventure this coming bank holiday. Set amongst the woodlands in the Lincolnshire countryside from the 22nd – 24th May, this intimate festival experience will leave you reluctant to return to reality. Annie Mac, Erol Alkan, Maribou State, Four Tet, Jamie Jones and Greg Wilson are only a taster of the acts who are set to provide the soundtrack to your 3 day festival. With stages made out of towering medieval ruins, derelict chapels and old cabins, this is going to be a…
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Yumi Loves: Get great nails with Nailbox
Us girls at Yumi HQ have just stumbled upon a gem of an invention for all you nail loving girls out there. If you’re anything like us, you love anything and everything to do with nails – the bolder, the better! If this sounds like you then let us introduce you to your new best friend… Nailbox. As a brand new monthly subscription, their mission is simple says their PR: “We’re going to take the hassle out of keeping up with the latest nail colour trends.” Well, that’s okay with us! Each month, Nailbox put together a selection of on-trend varnishes. Each box includes three or four colours and a nail accessory/tool or beauty product.…
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How to get Millie Mackintosh’s BAFTA Summer Hair by Mark Hill
Always wanted to get Millie Mackintosh’s Hairstyle secrets? It’s your lucky day, lucky ducks. Millie Mackintosh is a Yumi HQ favourite so when she rocked up to the BAFTA red carpet earlier this week looking totally chic with a sleek low bun and a stunning lace dress, we turned a greener shade of green. Award winning Hairdresser to the stars, Mark Hill, let us in on what Millie was after: “Millie wanted something timelessly classic to ensure she stood out from the crowd and nothing says it better than a sleek and sophisticated svelte-do.” We’re girls after your own heart, Millie. Cut to the how to from Mark… Step 1: “To create this,…
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Festival Guide: Found Festival Presents
‘Found Festival: Presents Found‘ is one of five instalments taking place over the summer months. This year, South London is playing host within the beautiful setting of Brockwell Park, Brixton. Guy Gerber, Ellen Allien, Anja Scneider, and Motor City Drum Ensemble are only a handful of must-see acts who will be performing on June 13th. With the talent that will be gracing this year’s 5 stages, you’re going to find it hard to stand in one place…no matter how many beers or bags you may have to haul around! Standard Found Presents: Found Festival tickets start from as little as £20, or grab yourself a VIP golden ticket with a starting price of £35 (a sweet deal if you…
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Instacrush: How Two Live Blog
Stef and Jess are two Aussie fashion loving sisters who’ve made a big impression in the world of fashion. With their ‘How two live‘ blog overflowing with thousand of followers, their Instagram is, of course, following in the same footsteps. Known for their bright coloured semi matching outfits, and extravagant girl-ious nails. These sisters are most definitely a colourful duo who’ll be brightening up your Insta-feed. So if you don’t know who these girls are, you’ll want to now. Waste no time and get inspired, @howtwolive Who’s your latest Instacrush? Tweet us @YumiDirect INSTACRUSH: YASMINE CHANEL FESTIVAL GUIDE: WE ARE FSTVL MUSIC PLAYLIST WEDDING GUEST DRESSES FOR UNDER £60
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Nepal Earthquake Appeal – A Thank You From Yumi
We’ve been overwhelmed by the amount of support offered by you lovely customers in our efforts to get vital aid and donations to those suffering in Nepal over the last week. In acknowledgement of our appreciation, Yumi founders, Uttam and Clare Nepal have written an open letter to everyone who’s so kindly donated and bought our pretty ‘Asha’ dress in the process: Dear All, Clare and I wanted to personally write to you to extend our heartfelt gratitude at the outpouring of overwhelming support extended to our appeal for support of the tragic victims of the Nepalese Earthquake. Many of you might know, or will have learned through this appeal, that I…
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Wedding Guest Dresses for under £60
It’s the start of wedding season – at last a reason to dress to the nines – and at Yumi HQ, we’re in a bit of a tizz about what to wear to the big events coming up. Are you? If so, don’t despair because we’ve got you covered with our best wedding guest dresses for under £60, from little jacquard numbers to striking floral prints. You’ll be guaranteed guest of honour status. It’s not just the fact that this dress will help those in need in Nepal right now, but it’s also quite the beauty. In a maxi style, you’ll be sure to get plenty of compliments in this floaty number. All…
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Festival Guide: We Are Fstvl Music Playlist
It’s just over a month until We Are FSTVL pitches its tents within the grounds of Upminster, London. With over 6 stages and too many acts to count announced, this two-day dance and house festival will be taking place on the 30th and 31st May. With the likes of Route 94, Tensnake, Ben Pearce and Kidnap Kid entertaining the crowds, who needs more reasons to go, eh? If the drop in temperature’s holding you back from getting into the festival mood, we’ve got our We Are FSTVL playlist to get you feeling the love. https://open.spotify.com/user/11120974386/playlist/1Kmb2uIgSMqpotP2Hhlbik Who are you most excited to see at We Are FSTVL? Tweet us at @Yumidirect FESTIVAL GUIDE FESTIVAL GUIDE: NOTOMORROW PLAYLIST COACHELLA VALLEY…