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Monday 30 July 2012

Gucci Premiere featuring Blake Lively



Look at the gorgeous Blake de-Lovely...I mean Lively! ...All woman now and a far cry from the Serena Van der Woodsen we know and love.
You can't help but stare at her and the hypnotic way she moves...you kind of forget that this is an ad for perfume!!
So yeah! Gucci Premiere...a new fragrance by Gucci.

Friday 27 July 2012

Let The Games Begin!!....

...And I ain't talking the Olympics...although there has already been some cringe worthy faux pas...

Christian Bale has been a decent human being and gone to visit the victims of the horrific shooting in Colorado...at least he will now not only be remembered for wigging out BIG TIME on set of the Terminator.

Russell Brand has some community service to do for throwing a paparazzo's camera to the ground...that for me is no crime worthy of community service...What Russel Brand should be guilty and held accountable for is his appalling dress sense: leg warmers and flip flops...Really? And for making 2 of the worst movies known to mankind: his version of Arthur...and the animation film: "Hop"...at least there was only his voice to contend with but even that grated on my nerves.

Kristen Stewart is a love rat!! CRASH BOOM WALLOP!...the girl has only started to crack a smile, you would think that dating the handsome Pattinson was like swallowing grated glass... the cheating has obviously made her smile about something other than being Bella to Pattinson's Edward....Sad? Maybe...Surprised? Not..she said it herself in an interview..she wanted something "bad" to happen to her...Deal with the fallout...I recommend going back to looking sullen to the crestfallen "Cullen".

Anyone else confused by what is going on with the late, great Micheal Jackson's disappearing mom?And the panicked tweets from his 3 kids!!!?? What is that all about?? The Jackson rumour mill is in overdrive and I can never tell who is whom in the Jackson clan anymore...Janet is the only one who stands out. The others are a blurr of bad nose and chin jobs....to be continued somewhere on Twitter.

Thursday 26 July 2012

London's Calling.... Food,Boutiques and the Sights.

London June 2012: what's new,what's good and what is yet to come...Enjoy!



*JUBILEE BUNTING AND SCHOOL CHILDREN CROSSING:SLOANE SQUARE*

*ON THE CORNER OF MOTCOMB... *

*CELEBRATIONS IN DUKE OF YORK SQUARE*

*SHHHH!...SECRET GARDEN*
*.....TO SLOANE SQUARE*

*FASHION ROYALTY SOON ON SLOANE STR.*
*GUESS WHO?*
*MIRAGE? NO...AMOUAGE*
*PATRIOTIC SHOES*
Where to eat in the area:

*ABSOLUTE SLEEK*
*DUCK-ILICIOUS*


....and now for dessert:

*WHO ME?*

*LONG LIVE LONDON*

 *EYE CAN SEE YOU...*
*PEEKABOO*

*RALPH DOES RUGBY...*
*UNION JACK-ED*

 My beloved London....a Jubilee year of Olympic proportions.

Wednesday 25 July 2012

Square or Trendy? :The Sloane Square Hotel in London.

It is like putting a square peg in a round hole: the Sloane Square Hotel comes across as all cool and trendy on one hand and then all square and anal in another...try as it might it kind of comes out lacking finesse.
Let me explain:

As far as location is concerned it couldn't be in a better place: right in the heart of Chelsea on Sloane Square and a stone's throw from everything! And when the sun is shining you couldn't be happier as you saunter out into the ebb and flow of human traffic that makes this area ,up and around King's Rd and Sloane Street, such a desirable place to be walking around.

But 3 mns into our check- in things started to get decidedly iffy:
"Can I have the credit card you reserved with please..."
My sister hands over her Amex.
"Oh! we don't take American Express" she replied with an air of  determination ." Don't you have another card?"
" I made the reservation with this card!!" replied my sister frostily.
"You can reserve with Amex but just not pay with it"explained the uncomfortable young lady . "Don't you have another card?".... it was getting positively freezing in reception.
"NO!" replied my sister determined to hold her ground and the receptionist had no other  choice but to accept it. So we bandaged the wrong foot we started on and moved on....with forced smiles on our weary faces: the receptionist proceeded to explain to us that wifi connection was £6.00 a day...(ridiculous in this day and age and an unnecessary expense)  but !...  that the second laptop was free....small victory but half arsed at best.

Onto breakfast:it is £16 but if you book in advance it is £12....so what do you do? You bloody book in advance...and hope that you have made a good deal with the God's of breakfast buffets....

So on to the room: it was on the top floor and overlooked the square:fabulous! A nice sized room,comfy bed and enough snacks and tempting tidbits to keep us munching into the wee hours of the morning. The closet space was small and not much in the shelf area but it was good enough for our brief stay.The only real disappointment was the shower and lack thereof of any water pressure...the trickle that came out of the shower head would barely make a dent in my thick hair let alone rinse a well lathered head.Thankfully my hair wasn't the issue but our bodies sure were  ... We may as well have been strapped to the windscreen of a car and had better luck with the spurts of water from the windscreen wipers !


*we bought the Evian...mini bars are treacherous!*
Onto breakfast:the  deal was off with the God's of the Breakfast Buffets....the buffet was a real disappointment: no big whoop....just your basics that lacked lustre and appeal. What intrigued us the most was the large basket filled with "fresh" loaves that were never cut into,nor on offer for that matter and may very well have been a cunning prop....Hmmmm.
*reception as seen from restaurant*
At the end of the day: location,location,location... prevails and they have good rates when other hotels in the area are too expensive for this time of the year.The Sloane Square Hotel has a nice vibe to it regardless of it wanting desperately to come across as a trendy hotel... The fact that they have outside seating at the Chelsea Brasserie (their in-house restaurant)  for the smokers and the trendy Happy hour punters is a point in their favour as well as being neighbours with the extremely popular "The Botanist"restaurant next door.



NB: I love the modern and fun artwork in reception and in the Chelsea Brasserie.


Tuesday 17 July 2012

MADONNA IN CONCERT: THE BREAST IS YET TO COME....



To be done to tune of the "Hokey Pokey":



"..You put the right boob back in..."
"You take the left boob out..."
"In ,out...in, out...you shake them all about,"
"You do the hanky panky and you turn around..."
"That's what Madge is all about!"

Repeat ad nauseum throughout the world tour.
If anyone hasn't already been acquainted with Madge's boobs from her "SEX" book days...they will be making continued guest appearances.

The breast is yet to come?

Saturday 14 July 2012

TATEOSSIAN'S "JUBILEE 60 PEBBLE"

This sleek and sophisticated luxury-handcrafted paperweight encapsulates all that Tateossian represents:contemporary,fashion forward and timeless jewellery.


Very masculine with a hint of hidden bling, this signature Tateossian  "luxurious" pebble is made in black obsidian and rose gold encasing a pebble showcasing 60 carats of white diamond dust at its core.
This magnificent homage to the Queens Diamond Jubilee will look impressive and command undivided attention displayed upon the desk of your chosen one.


This one of a kind creation was exclusive for The Masterpiece Show 2012 in London which brings together exhibitors from around the globe to join together and display distinctive and highly aesthetic designs under one forum. The vast choice of exhibitors is as impressive as their designs themselves.


www.tateossian.com


Long Live the Queen and Long Live Tateossian!

Tuesday 10 July 2012

"The Red Coats Are Coming!...Quack,Quack!": BOSTON 06/12

After New York we got to relax and take it down a notch or 2 in lovely,welcoming Boston. The weather tried to welcome us too...although it did get a little grey and wet. But nothing put a damper on our visit and stay with friends: nothing like a lobster BBQ on a roof terrace that delivers the Boston skyline to your lap...while you sip on martinis while listening to the dulcet tones of the de-lovely Adele....Heaven.

So here are my snap shots: Let me start you off with our "Ducktour: THE RED COATS ARE COMINGGGG!....QUACK, QUACK..."


*OUR CARRIAGE AWAITS...THE ESPLA-NADIA(green one)*


*OUR CAPTAIN:PAUL REVERSE....*


*ON THE RIVER CHARLES*

*COLOURFUL ON NEWBURY STREET*

*MY STOMPING GROUND COTELAC*

*QUAINT*
*SOMETHING OLD/SOMETHING BLUE*

*MIRROR MIRROR...*

*BOYLSTON STREET*
*COMM.AVE.*

*SWOOSH!*


*ALLSAINTS PRESERVE US*

*REACH FOR THE SKY*

*RIPPED OUTSIDE THE PRU*


*BLOOD SWEAT AND STEEL*

*WHERE'S THAT DAMNED HARE?*

*I BELIEVE I CAN FLY*

*ART IMITATING LIFE..*
*PRIVATE DANCER*
*RICO SUAVE @ THE MFA*
*REDLIGHT*

*ANYTHING YOU CAN DO...*

*TRUCK LOBSTER*


*55*

*MUG SHOT:AMELIE*

*MUG SHOT:LOUIS*

*...& THEY CALL IT PUPPY LOVE*
                                                             


                                                              THAT'S ALL FOLKS!