April 2009 Archives

Swine flu has hit Birmingham, we're all going to contract it and we're all going to die.... err. Right.

Forgive me if I'm being cynical here but aren't the chances of that happening pretty darn slim?

Well, whatever. I suppose the least I can do is advsie you all on how to style it up when the nation decides to make like Michael Jackson and don a surgical half face mask in order to avoid inhaling any of those piggin' deadly (sorry - couldn't resist!) swine germs.

It turns out that Jonny Dangermouse... sorry 'Dangerous' (!!!) has grown a little tired of being chalenged, and has decided to set a challenge himself. For me. This evening I am to put my money (or rather his money) where my mouth is and turn him from fashion disaster to stylish homme!

... and straight into A&E!!!

Let this be a lesson to you all:

Six inch high heels + beer drenched Carling Academy floor + trying to walk =

Now I know what us Brits are like - when the sun comes out, the clothes come off. I am semi guilty of this myself. However.... there is something I feel I have to share with you. Something that I was 'enlightened' by courtesy of 'Google Sightseeing' on theirTwitter account ( if you want to find me I'm _sarahmorris_ ).
The tweet went a little something like this:

Nothing wrong with a guy in speedos per se, but surely this outfit is a fashion faux pas?

The item in question? Click here

It's a lesson to us all: those sexy speedos and teeny weeny bikinis don't look so hot when worn blatantly walking down a street, matched with rucksack, cap and trainers.

You have been warned!

With easter out of the way, Radio 1 harping on about their 'Big Weekend' in Swindon, and several other emails and ads bouncing around about upcoming festivals and latest line-up additions, naturally our style thoughts turn to festival fashion... OK, after the thoughts of which band members you are going to blag your way backstage to throw yourself at (or is that just me?).
So. Where do you start?
Well first of all, if you're one of those people who think that spending several nights in a tent, in a (usually) muddy field lined with overspilling Portaloos and copious amounts of beer, and no credible washing facilities, means you can just throw personal hygiene and self worth out the window for a few days... stop RIGHT there!

I'm anticipating a 10lb weight gain this weekend. This Sunday to be precise. The reason? I plan on eating half my height in milk chocolate eggs... if I get any. Add to that the rose wine, cheese, creamy puddings, crisps and junk food which I have gone without for the last 40 days and nights in aid of lent. That's 40 days and nights with every Sunday off of course - I've had it confirmed that you can do this so the fact that I lapsed on one or two of these items each week on a Sunday doesn't count.

On second thoughts, maybe I should increase that 10lbs to 15lbs? Either way. this is going to call for some serious wardrobe preparation, and I'm guessing many of you may be joining me in this so I advise you to take heed of the following advice.

Ladies of Birmingham, the West Midlands and surrounding areas (of course). Today I have a rather special blog for you as I have something MORE than just my words of wisdom to give to you all...

Are you Birmingham's most stylish or fashionable female? Do you WANT to be Birmingham's most stylish female?

If the answer to either of the above questions is yes... even if it is no, have I got a treat for you:

Until Tuesday April 14th, I am offering one of you the chance to have not just a makeover for your hair, not even just a hair and beauty makeover, but an absolutely fabulous top-to-toe makeover incorporating hair, beauty AND a brand new wardrobe from Next worth £200 plus a £50 Collection 2000 goodie bag! You'll also be a guest star... but more on that in a bit!