January 2009 Archives

So guys (and girls), have you met our new blogger Kitty Lea?

Delightful isn't she - very pretty young lady. Not a bad figure on her either so it's not a surprise she's been "modelling" since she was 18. Her 18th birthday to be precise.

You know, I remember that ever since I myself was young, I always pictured myself as a bit of a glamour girl, so when it came to my 18th birthday, I planned my night out, 'glammed' myself up... and career-wise just wished away the rest of my time studying A-Levels so I could get on with going to university to embark on my fashion career (I later decided against that - obviously).

Yep, I always loved a bit of glamour.

Obamamania has struck! And all our eyes are on.... Michelle!

Yep, the good man himself has taken his place under the watchful eyes of many people the world over, and the hot topic on our lips? The First Lady's choice of dress...

Ladies and gentlemen. Please allow me to introduce you to not JUST America's new First Lady, but America's new First Lady of style!

The fabulous Mrs O caused nations to gasp at the elegance and beauty of her stunningly ornate white, one shoulder, chiffon gown.

Not only that, she wore it with such effortless and natural style, as with each of her outfit choices on the run up to Obama's inauguration.

But perhaps the most pleasing part of it? It was designed not by a traditional ball dress designer, not by the usual heavy weight couture designers, but by a 26 year old New York designer; Jason Wu (damn good boost for his career wouldn't you say).

New Years Resolution No.1: LOSE MY BIG BUM!

Sound familiar to anyone? Well, for those of you out there who, a little like myself would consider themselves as a somewhat resemblance to a pear (whether it be just slightly or a lot!), before you reluctantly go and join that gym in the hope of transforming your body shape into one not dissimilar to Elle 'The Body' Macpherson (yep, at 44 years old the lady's still got it...biatch) I have just one word of advice for you.......

STOP!

(Unless you want to of course)

Yes. That's right my lovely big bummed beauties out there, I said stop. Don't do it. Leave your curvy derrieres to their juicy selves for just... one... little season. Because...

The Harem Pant has come to your rescue!

But, before you go scouring La Senza or M&S for this 'Harem Knicker', no it is not a new miracle shrink wrapping under garment. It is a pair of trousers, and no - they still don't hold you in.
Now, do not be alarmed at the terminology involved in the description of these trousers, but the Harem pant is in fact generally shaped as follows:
Loose hipped (So far so good)
Fairly loose legged (Still not bad)
Tapered at the ankle (WOOOOOOAH!)

Sounds horrendous? Please, fear not, as I can categorically confirm that they are actually rather flattering if you find a good pair... and of course understand how to wear them.

Happy New ... Birmingham?

Well hello... Happy New Year!

At least I hope it's going to be, as opposed to all the doom and gloom we're currently being bombarded with.

So, it's been a few weeks since my last post. And since then I've been incredibly busy stuffing my face with festive delights and drinking far too much in order to put on the compulsory half stone over Christmas... yeah. Great.

Now I have to try even harder at the gym in order to get back into my super skinnies, comfortably (which I had to wrestle with the other day to my horror).

One thing you won't find me doing is following these apparently simple (yet you have to completely change the contents of every cupboard in your kitchen) detox plans that are presently emblazoned across nearly every magazine I'm faced with. I blame Carol Vorderman for that.