Melinda Collins

Editor’s Perspective: 12 December 2019

While you’re looking after friends and family this festive season, it’s important you don’t forget to look after ‘you’. Wellbeing Specialist Sarah McGuinness shares her top tips for keeping well over Christmas. 1. Be right here, right now: Practicing mindfulness is probably the last thing you’d think to add to your festive to-do list, but […]

Editor’s Perspective: 5 December 2019

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”  – Maya Angelou     Remember that dress? It became a viral internet sensation on 26 February 2015, when viewers disagreed over whether the dress pictured was coloured blue and black, or white and gold. There were more than 10 […]

Editor’s Perspective: 21 November 2019

“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.” – Gore Vidal     Looking down the line-up of The Crossing Fashion Starts Here Best Dressed Best Dressed finalists at Addington this year, I was struck by just how magnificent fashion is. It was Rachel Zoe that once […]

Editor’s Perspective: 24 October 2019

“For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson     It’s long been said that laughter is the best medicine and, although the sentiment behind this age-old adage is by its very nature rather sweet, the science on laughter actually stacks up. Not only does laughter decrease […]

Editor’s Perspective: 10 October 2019

“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” – Coco Chanel       Elite horse racing and fashion have long gone hand-in-hand and, while Cup Day is evidently an opportunity to honour a more traditional aesthetic, it equally represents the opportunity to add some colour and creativity to your hats, shoes and dresses. […]

Editor’s Perspective: 26 September 2019

“I began to realise how important it was to be an enthusiast in life. If you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it full speed, embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and, above all, become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good.” – Roald Dahl     […]

Editor’s Perspective: 12 September 2019

“A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking because her trust is not in the branch, but in her own wings. Always believe in yourself.” – Anonymous     I’m a fixer upperer. I’m not sure where this desire for improving things stems from, but I seem to get a […]

Editor’s Perspective: 29 August 2019

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” – Jennifer Dukes Lee     Dear Friday night emailer, I usually start my email responses with ‘thank you for your email’. Unfortunately, in this case, I cannot do that. I’m unsure if I’m more shocked or saddened by what you chose to email me; […]

Editor’s Perspective: August 15 2019

“If I asked you to name all of the things you love, how long would it take you to name yourself?” – Anonymous     At a recent team building breakfast, we had to open envelopes and discuss the questions inside as a clever way to invoke conversation between those present. However, it seems nobody […]

Editor’s Perspective: 01 August 2019

“Always remember that life is precious, you are precious and treat yourself accordingly.” – Dr Libby Weaver     We live in a world of self-help books, of Google diagnoses and of armchair psychology. We’re constantly trying to be the best versions of ourselves and the highest bar often isn’t the expectations others set for […]