Zara has released its latest campaign for fall/winter 2011-2012

Zara

Looking for the most coveted and chicest way to cover up this season? Zara has the answer with stylish double breasted military coats for casual, daytime wear and oh-so-precious glittery blazers for those special nights out. The Spanish label has released its latest campaign called 'The Mood' for its fall/winter 2011-2012 collection. There are simple, minimalist and utterly elegant looks, perfect for the holiday season. Pure shapes, clean lines, black and white. Simple and so elegant.
The collection is extremely attractive, classy and versatile, with a slight grown-up flair. As usual, the Spanish brand shows us that simplicity can be the hottest way to stand out. Moreover, clear, natural silhouettes evoke a seasonless vibe.
At first sight the new Zara campaign might look rather cold and gloomy, still it oozes a special uncomplicated sophistication and a particular magnetism. There are sequined jackets, delicate lace pencil dresses and blouses, go-with-everything skirts and pants. Flawlessly embodying the idea of intelligent clothing, the already legendary little black dress is reinvented in a refined, exquisite way. The collection also features some eye-catching accessories like those uber-gorgeous feathery clutch bags. The brand's suggestion for this season's quick-fix style is the hat.

Our Loyal Friends-The GURKHAS

Dear Mr Moss,

Many months ago I signed a petition put forward by the Daily Express and Ms Joanna Lumley requesting fair treatment for GURKHAS.

Given the details now being released following the decision made by the Home Secretary to lay down “grossly unfair” condition to allow Gurkhas to settle in the UK, I feel both saddened and ashamed to call myself British and now have mixed feelings at having once worn the Queens Uniform myself.

The conduct of “THIS” Government and the way in which they have handled this matter is both disgraceful and treacherous.

Considering the numbers of “immigrants” both legal and illegal which this country is “soaking up”, and coupled with the handouts and state benefits given to the said immigrants, my question would be :- Is it really such a “big deal” to allow these brave, dedicated and “Loyal” servants of the Queen to settle here if they so choose to do so…. IS IT REALLY such a problem..?? Hardly… given the mess that we are in already…!!

“IF”… I were to be given the power to make a decision on such matters…. I would lay down just one rule:- They must wear the Queens Uniform and serve with honour for a minimum of 5 years. That’s it … !! after that…. Please be invited to become a British citizen and live with us (and your family) if you so desire.

In conjunction with this rule I would them apply exactly the same conditions to “ALL” immigrants being:

Report to one of our recruiting offices (abroad somewhere) … sign up….
Put on the Queens uniform, go and fight in a war (somewhere) as may be ordered by HM Government….

Put your life on the line….. and then … “IF” you survive…. “welcome” to the UK….. failing that ….. Go Away..!!

Would if be unfair or racist to demand that “ALL” immigrants be accorded the SAME rigid condition of entry to the UK as now being demanded of our very best friends ( for 200 years plus!!) the GURKHAS….

Why Oh Why ….we need to make this appeal “at all” beats the hell out of me….. any decent person in Government ( which obviously there are NONE !!) would see that the action and conditions as now being laid down are dishonourable and a disgrace to say the very least.

As for any knock on effects with other groups who would try to follow “suit”..?? well…. If they have served our Country as well as the Gurkhas have..?? then OK…. welcome them in as well….. as … you tell me “exactly” what the immigrants from Iraq and Afghanistan have done to deserve to be in the UK as compared with the service of the Gurkhas…..

Nothing…..nothing at all …!! And yet…. Mr Phil Wollas does not seem to want to clamp down on them with the same venom, vigour and spitefulness …!!

How dare the Home Secretary treat the Gurkhas in such an insulting way… how dare she ..!! and whilst all the time turning a “Nelson Eye” to the criminals and riff-raff flooding into our land.

Enough said….. my feelings are quite clear.

Yours sincerely
David Proctor. (Ex- RE)

CATEGORY ARCHIVES: OUR LOYAL FRIENDS

I as get older I notice myself changing more and more not only physically but mentally. I can handle problems better and I have acquired a very special tool “Diplomacy” (very much needed in the workplace…hush) The fact is we are all different and isn’t that what makes us interesting in the first place? I used to be very aggressive towards anyone who pissed me off in the past, but I have learned that the opposite attitude is much more efficient in resolving issues. I say if you get into an argument with someone (friend, co-worker, family member, significant other, etc.) over something stupid, instead of spending the rest of the day in a bad mood, sad or mad – Just call or get up and go to them and say something like:

” I know we both can be difficult and we may not agree on everything but I care for our friendship, love, whatever and I just want to leave this behind”

Trust me it works wonders and let’s face it if you have pride and you decide not to take action, all it will do is create more and more drama that will end up lasting for hours, days, weeks, years.. whatever and you might be missing out on the most important things in life. So I say STOP! and put your differences aside and call that person you have been in a tiff with and give it another chance. Life is too short! Learn from your pets, they have no pride or ego and they always forget everything.