Almost every one of us has, tragically, lost a loved one or close friend because of a cancer. Today August 26th, Australia celebrates its 25th Daffodil Day 2011, in the hope of a brighter future.

Held each August Bank Holiday since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival is the largest festival celebration of its kind in Europe. So, what colours will you be bearing or will you decide to play on contrast with a little black dress ?

The Anvers Fashion Museum (MoMu), in association with Woolmark, has dedicated an exhibition, running until August 14th 2011, on knitwear. Very comfortable and comforting, if you haven’t yet one in your wardrobe, let me tell you, it is a must-have. “What?? A little black knit dress in the summer??!” are you saying ? Well yes, there are many different types of knits, one for every season !

The royal preparations are finally being finished… but what is the rest of Britain doing in the mean time? Well… preparing their own parties !
Royal Street Meets !
More than 5,500 parties are expected to be held, according to statistics for road closure requests collected by the Local Government Association (LGA).