Lifestyle Archive
(March 2012)

1 March 2012

The Burton Hunt Ball

Over 900 revellers attended the Burton Hunt Ball held at the Epic Centre, on the Lincolnshire Showground. Entertainment was provided by The Kommitments and after dinner guests enjoyed a flutter at the casino, as well as dancing. All the photographs taken on the night can be viewed and ordered on our website: www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk

A purple paradise

Spring is in the air and that brings many offers of spring weddings and receptions. Dominating the catwalk for evening wear colours this season is purple. Either in block colours or as an accent, it is the colour of choice for many designers. Strong, vibrant purples add a level of dramatisation and, teamed with a Read more…

Summer days and nights

Step into summer in colour with these favourites from the catwalk this season. Shorts are a popular choice for men during the warmer months and offer the opportunity of a great day-to-night look. Team with polo shirts for days on the beach, or a checked shirt for a casual and smart evening out. Whites and Read more…

On the Riviera

Nautical takes on a new grown-up appearance this season. Stripes and crisp white tailoring make a return in a number of Riviera-inspired collections for summer.

Wedged in

Summer sandals are dominating shop floors with the warm season getting even closer and summer holidays being booked. The most popular choice of footwear this season is the classic wedge heel. Team a pair of funky shorts with some fun daytime wedges, or for a classic evening style add a smart skirt or a pair Read more…

All white

Spring is in the air and the catwalk is full of ideas for the staples of any wardrobe. As the colour of choice for the warmer months, white is a popular option. This season there are two ways to look flattering in an all- white ensemble. Designers have opted both for the more feminine soft, Read more…

A splash of colour

If pale colours are not your thing and you want to add some colour to your outfit, the spring catwalk is full of ideas. There is something for everyone, including block colours teamed with black and white, simple coloured trousers and jackets with less colourful accessories. Popular colours this season are bright blues, grass greens, Read more…

Animaltastic

With thoughts of summer not far from your mind, and plenty of exotic holidays planned, designers have put animal prints at the forefront of the catwalk. When thinking of destinations, including Africa and Kenya, zebra stripes and leopard spots are key, and spring trends are continuing with this theme. Black and white are common colours Read more…

A day at the races…

Over 1000 spectators lined the rails to watch a total of forty-six runners in the Burton Hunt point-to-point meeting at the Lincolnshire Showground. Local owner, Milson Robinson had a double win on the day. His first was with Menchikov in the opening six runner Lincolnshire United Hunts Club Members race. The second leg of the Read more…

All ‘news’ for 102.2

Lincolnshire’s most listened to radio station, Lincs FM 102.2 kick-started 2012 with a new Breakfast Show, a fresh website and a mobile phone ‘app’. Sam Kirk has settled in as the new voice of the Breakfast Show, waking up the area. The twenty-five-year-old joined the team having previously worked elsewhere for the Lincs FM Group Read more…