Classic
I just wanted to share this with you, firstly because it’s a proper tune (I rocked this daily as a 9-year-old) and secondly because the late Jermaine Stewart illustrates perfectly the dangers of too much hair straightening.
Dating Tips for Girls
OK, so my last post may have been a bit cynical and a touch negative. Sorry about that. Some of you may have found love and that’s really nice. Some of you may be dating and that’s exciting.
If you are dating and aren’t very good at it, I’d like to offer you some advice. Although my single status belies this, I’m actually pretty good at dating. In fact, I have a 100% success rate. I’m good at dating, not so good at the relationship that follows, but that’s another story… Dating! Hmmmm.
First dates are always the trickiest - what to wear, what to say, etc. Depending on how desperate the person you’re dating is, these elements can be deal-makers or deal-breakers. Read on.
What to wear on a first date: Nothing too tarty! OK, show a little bit of flesh, but stick to the legs or chest rule – never both and beware the nipple flash. Tit tape is a winner if you’re fond of the barmaid-plunge style of neckline (not advisable). If you’re getting your legs out in this weather (and you should if you have good legs), make sure your tights are hole and ladder-free and don’t wear fishnets. Lace tights are kind of OK right now, but never team with a leather skirt – again, beware the 1980’s barmaid look. NEVER look like you’ve made a huge effort (even if you have) so avoid matching all your accessories or wearing too much make up.
What to say: Don’t worry about this one too much, just drink plenty of booze and let nature take its course. Avoid the words ‘stalker’, ‘obsession’, ‘marriage’ and ‘kids’, unless you have kids or have been married (don’t bang on about them/it), or you have been stalked (keep some stuff back for the second date). I always say the wrong things, in dates and everyday life, but have found that men rarely notice and if they do, it’s easy to back track or divert (nipple flash). I tend to wait until a few weeks into the relationship before I mess things up, words-wise. That’s the time when you should really watch your mouth.
What to do with your hair: This one is worth paying attention to. Men don’t like women who look mental (they secretly like women who are a bit mental), so give it a brush at the very least. Men hate hairspray. They don’t understand it unless they’re gay or work in the theatre. The best plan of action (especially if you want to look groomed) is to have a proper salon blow-dry, or do it yourself if you’re really clever. Men love Kelly Brook. Not just because of her tits but also because of her hair - It’s long and tumbly and looks soft. Go for that if you have long hair, or otherwise just try and get a nice soft wave in there somewhere. Give them something they’ll want to stick their fingers into.
So there we have it. Everything you need to know for a successful first date. I thank you.
Pimp your place up with mydeco Design Box!
Someone in the know sent us this fancy little widget today. At the moment it’s a minuature e-magazine featuring loads of nice products for your house updated every week. You can easily stick it on your blog (like we have), install it on your Facebook profile or MySpace page or even upload it to your i-Google page if you have one. Apparently, this little gizmo is going to grow into a much bigger animal soon and you’ll even be able to make some moolah out of it. Rumour has it that you’ll be able to create your own Top 10 Design Products and publish them wherever you choose! Then watch your bank account as the profit share rolls in!
Killer Crocs
According to a certain tabloid newspaper, the vile multicoloured, plastic footwear known as Crocs have been banned from being worn in hospitals because the static they were creating was playing havoc with life saving equipment.
Now if only we could ban them from being worn in public places and save fashion from this tragedy.
The new “It Bags”
It’s been a frustrating 18 months in the handbag department - yes, that is the last time I splashed out on a new bag! Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love my Pauric Sweeeney bag which cost me a month’s rent but the truth is that the world of designer handbags has become an overpriced market more about what bag, which WAG rather than design. Then there are all the rip offs, walk down Portobello Road on any day of the week, fancy a PVC Marc Jacobs Stam? A vinyl Chloe Paddington perhaps? You want it? You got it!
No thanks. I don’t want to spend the best part of a grand on a Louis V or a Miu Miu only to find German tourists buying cheap imitations down the road.
That’s why Topshop’s new range of high quality but reasonably priced leather bags is a godsend. Starting at £45 for a medium sized handbag and going up to £120 for an oversized holdall, they might not be Balenciaga in terms of design detail but the washed leather gives them a touch of quality rarely seen on high street handbags.
And at those prices you can have a different bag for everday of the week!
Treasure Trove or Trauma?
I was recently asked to go to a “Sample Sale†with one of my friends and struggled to come up with a viable excuse to get me out of it. I was promised fabulous pieces of designer wear at 90% off the recommended retail price and knowing the brand well I could see the opportunity of getting a few wardrobe staples at a bargain price.
I tend to stay well clear of sales and discount days as I am not one who likes to be thrust in to the middle of a scene reminiscent of a football riot, however, I put myself in a suitably fashionable outfit and headed off to Covent garden for 8.30 in the morning. God, bargain hunters sure do take these things seriously!! As we arrived still weary and feeling like I was there in body but my mind was fast asleep in bed I joined the end of the queue. Queue – yes, I jest not – a collection of wannabe fashionistas champing at the bit to get in there!
The door opened as the clock chimed 9am and the scurry started. I was pushed and shoved onto the rails of clothes and boxes of cellophane wrapped knitwear. My God – these people were animals (one over zealous bargain hunter ever growled at me over a china blue cashmere sweater!!!). I tried my hardest to find that metaphorical diamond in the rough but failed miserably. As I searched, pieces were being ripped from my grasp – hands coming from all over! After 10 minutes of this carnage I grabbed my friend and pulled her out the door – my dignity is really worth more than a 90% discount…in future I will stick to the chilled out fitting rooms at Selfridges!
Sample sales = Trauma!!
A VOLT of inspiration
Taking pride of place in our well stacked selection of fabulous glossy monthly’s is VOLT Magazine. VOLT is definitely out there to make a statement with its oversized format and an UBER-Afro clad model who set to stand out on the shelves of your local newstand.
The images of gravity defying hair and a beauty story which makes even me want to have make-up like an extreme version of Robert Palmers backing singers are stunning. Its a shame this fab mag only comes out twice a year….. My advice is check out VOLT
Isn’t this look over already?
Great, just what we need - more Kate Moss clones running around London in their done to death faded skinny jeans, ribbed vests and waistcoats….Yep the Kate Moss for Topshop collection hit stores this morning and thousands of wannabes queued for hours and fought over cheap clobber just so that they too could look as tired and washed out as Kate.
Come on girls get a grip, Kate Moss has been wearing this “rock n’ roll chic meets bohemian charm” for years. You would think that after seeing how widely imitated this look had become she might at least try and come up with something more original. Tomorrow the headlines will read; “Shoppers create mass hysteria over studded leather belts, vintage inspired tea dresses and gladiator sandals”…..how dull.
A Perfect Sunday
While most people spend their Sundays laying in bed recovering from Saturday night’s bender or having lovely afternoon picnics in the park, spare a thought for us poor souls that had to get up at the crack of dawn to spend the day dressing a bunch of semi-clad male models…..oh it’s such a hard knock life!
When my stylist friend Drew asked me to assist him in “clothing” the Dynamite Hosts boys for their 2008 calendar, even though it was a hideously early start, how could I possibly say no?
Dynamite Hosts are a team of professional male models that provide their…ahem…..services for parties, corporate events, hen nights, student nights and private parties, you name it. The boys will do anything (well almost!) from greeting your guests to ensuring the party atmosphere is sustained all evening…..all this while stripped to their six packs!
The boys have graced the pages of magazines such as GQ and Mens Health and each of them has a body to die for (with a perfectly chiselled face to match!)
So if you have a party coming up and need a little something extra to make it a night to remember or if you simply wanna ogle a bunch of fit men check out the website www.dynamitehosts.co.uk
Green is the new black
Gone are the days when you had to spend hundreds on the latest ‘it’ bag to qualify for cool status. Nowadays you can nab yourself a designer bag for a fiver, look super stylish and help save the planet at the same time! Anya Hindmarch started this trend with her “I am not a Plastic Bag” shopper followed by our favourite West London boutique Coco Ribbon with their “Gorgeous and green” tote. Like it’s predecessor Coco Ribbon’s bag is made from 100% organic cotton and is sure to be sold out within minutes so ladies, get your elbows ready and let the eco battle begin!
