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You can now buy a Manchester-inspired scented candle

So you can take the smell of home wherever you go

Daisy Jackson - 13th October 2023

It’s pretty easy to sum up Manchester in a few words – but we’ve managed to capture the charm of our city through smell now too.

The Manc has teamed up with The Naked Candle Co, a small family run business who create magical room-filling scents with soy wax candles, to come up with The Manc scented candles.

So what does Manchester actually smell like?

We’ve started with tobacco (no, not because of Piccadilly Gardens).

Tobacco is a really popular scent to use in candles, thanks to its autumnal, woody, comforting aroma.

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And it has a lot of heritage here in Manchester too, harking back to the days when our streets were filled with historical, industrial mills.

We’ve also added honey into The Manc x The Naked Candle Co candles, to pay homage to the worker bee that’s become our city’s emblem.

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The end result is something earthy and welcoming, perfect as the nights draw in.

They’ll look nice in your house too, with labels created by brilliant local doodle artist Dave Draws.

With Christmas creeping closer it’s some decent gift inspiration for your loved ones.

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A portion of every sale will go towards supporting Lifeshare to support the homeless, and to Mermaids, supporting queer youths.

The chosen charities will change monthly to spread the love as far and wide as possible.

The candles are available to shop now with The Naked Candle Co here.

Featured image: The Manc Group

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Viral ‘colour analysis’ trend now available at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Daisy Jackson Viral ‘colour analysis’ trend now available at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Viral ‘colour analysis’ trend now available at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is preparing for summer with a series of brilliant fashion events – including jumping on the colour analysis craze.

The viral sensation which helps people to dress in their most flattering colours is now heading to the popular shopping destination.

Free consultations with expert colourists will tell you your ‘colour season’ and whether you’re warm or cool toned, pointing out the colours that will make your face quite literally light up.

Then armed with your new-found appreciation for your own favourite colour, you can browse a rail of pre-selected clothing from Pinko, Reiss and many other brands, or head out shopping around the many other brands based at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

It’s all part of The Great Dress Up campaign running this spring/summer, which celebrates fun childhood memories of playing dress-up.

Viral ‘colour analysis’ trend now available at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Viral ‘colour analysis’ trend now available at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

The last few weeks has also seen Cheshire Oaks have a spring makeover, with a vibrant flower wall and colourful seating areas.

The free Colour Theory consultations launched last weekend and will continue on May bank holiday weekend, with bookings available on 4 and 5 May.

Colour analysis is a trend which has taken over TikTok, designed to assign individuals with their most flattering colours based on complexations, skin tones and other factors.

People can learn the dos and don’ts of colour at Cheshire Oaks with Kate Harrison and EWA.

The 20 minute one-to-one consultations will take place within the beautiful Spring Garden opposite Under Armour.

Cheshire Oaks is hosting The Great Dress Up series of events this summer

Cheshire Oaks is hosting The Great Dress Up series of events this summer

Shoppers can sit back and relax while more than 30 different fabric swatches are draped across your shoulders to determine your perfect colour palette.

Free expert talks will help you to learn about the importance of knowing your colours and what they mean for your style.

There are bounce back vouchers to the stores involved in the event as well as goodie bags containing a gift bag with colour swatches and more treats.

Visitors can either pre-book a session or snap up one of the limited walk-in appointments available on 4 and 5 May.

For more information and to book an appointment visit: mcarthurglen.com

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KFC have launched their own perfume – oh, and a new burger

Danny Jones KFC launch new BBQ-scented perfume

KFC launch new BBQ-scented perfume

Fast food giants KFC have launched their very own perfume in one of the weirdest marketing stunts we’ve seen in a long while.

That being said, we definitely want a bottle.

KFC‘s fried chicken-themed fragrance launches next month and is fashionably named ‘No 11 Eau de BBQ’, a nod to their newest menu item, the Ultimate BBQ Burger, which we also want in our possession as soon as humanly possible.

The franchise’s new signature scent launches in just a week’s time and, yes, you can genuinely buy it along with the new burger for a limited time only.

kfc no 11 eau de bbq — Again, this is a real thing you can pay actual money for. (Credit: KFC UKI)

kfc perfume — Again, this is a real thing you can pay actual money for. (Credit: KFC UKI)

The UK-only release actually sold out when it came to pre-orders but Brits will be able to get their hands on another batch when the second lot drops on 7 May.

Promising a charcoal and smoky wood-scented aroma that immediately transports you to your mate’s back garden as he turns cheap burger patties into overly blackened dry pucks of meat that you definitely would’ve cooked better if you were in charge, the stunt is also helping raise money for non-profits.

Available in 100ml bottles and for just £11, 100% of the proceeds of every sale will go towards the KFC Foundation, which supports grassroots organisations empowering young people to unleash their potential and build a positive future in local communities across the country.

As for the burger that inspired it, the special edition menu item is a nod to BBQ season gradually approaching and they’ve even made a nod to our famously reliable British weather and its attempts to derail the art of outdoor grilling in a new advert.

KFC perfume and a new burger? Christmas has come well early this year.

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The Ultimate BBQ Burger has already launched and will be on the menu until 9 June, priced at £6.49 or £9.99 for a box meal which comes with the burger, a regular mini fillet, regular fries, BBQ sauce and a drink.

And don’t worry, it’ll be available on delivery too — we know we’ve had problems with that when it comes to specials in the past.

As KFC’s No 11 Eau de BBQ perfume, you can wait in the online queue like everyone else HERE and let’s just say you’ll be fighting us and plenty of other Mancs for every last drop.

Anyone else suddenly in the mood for a Zinger?…

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