Guilty Pleasure

It’s hard to avoid the millions of fairly pointless MTV shows. From The Hills to Pimp my Ride, none of them have much depth. So why is it that they are so addictive to watch? Of course explaining a teenage girl’s obsession with beautiful, rich Hollywood girls in The Hills is hardly rocket science. But when it comes to My Super Sweet Sixteen the interest is harder to define.

Who really would want to watch a bunch a spoilt, rich and often overweight teenagers throw themselves an unoriginal party in which they show off how much money their parents have and how unbelievably retarded they are. Oops, maybe I’ve hit the nail on the head! Perhaps its because they show themselves to be complete idiots that makes the show so addictive.

Seeing an 18 year old throwing a hissy-fit is not old extremely cringe-worthy, but it actually makes you feel good about yourself. My humble background (well relative to their crazy worlds) can’t be all that bad if it allows me to grow up rather than stew in my own egotism. I mean seriously do you have no self-respect! Demanding a performer, refusing to settle for less that 4 dresses, expecting an expensive automobile (even when your not old enough to drive!) these things don’t bring you happiness…or real friends.

My favourite part? When everything goes hideously wrong. If the girl ends up crying; with her birthday cake squished over the floor; the diva boy throwing up in the loo because he’s too afraid to model in front of his so-called-friends; when they attempt to dance or sing; or when their dad books the most embarrassing act to perform. Oh…also when they’re fat (no offence) and think they’re ‘all that’ and insist to go to Dunkin’ Doughnuts before school. I mean seriously, you wonder why you can’t get the weight off!

So though I tend to hate every single one of those narrow minded and self-centred celeb wannabes that end up on that show, I normally end up wondering how the parents allowed their children to become that way. They should ashamed. Personally, I’d send them to military school, or maybe put them up for adoption. Or perhaps, even better, not cave to their every whim and spoil them beyond belief unnecessarily. In short – create a human being rather than a materialistic monster.

He Wants to be Born Now

There’s something about horror films in which the murderer is a child that really freaks me out. Take ‘The Ring’ that girl with the hair over her face scared me so much that I was both afraid of answering the phone and turning off the TV (I thought she might come out of it!). Then there’s ‘The Grudge’, true I never watched it the whole way through, but that little oriental boy was horrifying! In 'Identity' there was a creepy little boy who went around killing all the guests in a motel. And to top it off this latest horror flick has already scared the bejeebus out of me just by watching the trailer!

‘The Unborn’ tells the tale of Casey Beldon (played by Odette Yustman) who discovers she had a twin brother who died before birth. She begins to experience odd visions and dreams of a young blue-eyed boy. After having an altercation with a young boy whilst babysitting, Casey’s eyes begin to change colour – to blue. She decides to undergo a Jewish Exorcism, performed by Gary Oldman, but it doesn’t go without hitch.

The film also stars Cam Gigandet - you may know him from The O.C. and his recent portrayal of James in ‘Twilight’ – as Casey’s boyfriend. And with Michael Bay working as executive producer the film is sure to be a hit!

The film is released later this month on the 27th of February

Where Are Your Manners?

Now you can’t knock the Ospreys – oops I mean the ‘Welsh rugby team’. Even without Shane Williams and Gavin Henson (well his removal wouldn’t hurt the team!) the team are fantastic. After winning the Grand Slam last year they look set to win again this year after beating Scotland last week and England today 23-15. Despite England putting up quite a fight the likelihood of their winning was extremely lessened. The missing of penalties and conversions hugely contributed to their loosing. And why did they miss these kicks? Well a large part of the blame must go to the Welsh fans.

Any rugby fan will know that the game puts huge emphasis on fair play and respect for the other team. Knowing this, the fans are encouraged – well it’s expected that they keep their traps shut when someone is preparing to take a penalty or conversion so that the fly-half can mentally prepare for the kick. Watching today’s match I was infuriated by the Welsh fan’s blatant lack of respect. How dare they boo and hiss whilst poor Andy Goode and Toby Flood stand alone to take their penalty. I was at Twickenham last week for the England vs. Italy game and we were reminded on the big screen to show respect, so ignorance is no excuse. So in case they didn’t notice, we English were a lot more considerate for their players – i.e. we are a lot more courteous and have a huge deal more decency. And if you need it in more plain English – WE KNOW WHEN TO SHUT UP

So maybe our rugby team need to take a few leaves out of the Welsh rugby team’s book, but the Welsh fans definitely need to order a copy of the English fan’s entire book!

Rayban Welcomes the Sun

Hello retro! These classic shades introduce a little bit of oldies flair into 2009. Rayban sunglasses have been cropping up all over. The Wayfarer model is by far my favourite and in my opinion the most timeless design. Rayban have now overtaken Chanel in my list of must-haves.

Rayban have been around since 1937 and are still popular amongst celebs and us regular people alike. They’ve now managed to trickle onto our TV screens, as seen in 90210 on Silver. Here she wears the classic black Wayfarer, the pair that I have just purchased for myself and are in the mail as we speak :D Excitement! Rayban sunglasses are available in an assortment of colours from black to pink to tortoise shell. Now I’ve never liked tortoise shell, you’ve gotta respect Rayban’s variety. Just look at their website and you’ll see by far the largest collection of glasses in one place. And it’s not only sunglasses they do. You’ll find regular glasses for all you blindies out there – if I didn’t wear contacts and didn’t have my beautiful maroon French Connection glasses as back up, I’d so buy a pair of those! They even have a collection of junior glasses which scream fun-loving and fancy-free.

What do you think? Rayban your kind of sunnie? Check out all their designs here

Honorary Olsen

I worship the Olsen twins. I adore their quirky style. More than their chic designer dresses and chunky shoes, I revere their laid-back and casual everyday style – something I try to adapt to suit myself. From layering on the tops and accessories, to keeping it simple, the girls always seem to look effortless and – in the words of Sex and the City – fabulous.

Here the oversized jumper exentuates her height – because they are quite short – but gives her a cute raggedy doll look that is suprisingly elegant. And I’m sure it’s pretty warm too! The very on-trend wet-look leggings can be seen on any celeb from Lindsey Lohan to Rihana. I have yet to pick up a pair for myself for two main reasons.

1) When I wanted a pair they weren’t yet in the shops and I refuse to buy someone’s second have clothes on ebay
2) Now they’re in the shops I can’t help but want to rebel and not follow this latest fashion – though I think it looks great (on celebs) I have a feeling I may look a bit silly in them. So for now I’ll just dabble in the other latest trends – I’m really into headbands and normal leggings atm :D

You can pick up a similar jumper from French Connection for £80 find it here

The New Headband Generation

You would have to be blind to have missed the headband craze Gossip Girl instigated. The pretty preppy look trickled down to the high-street and onto the heads of a million girls – and maybe a few eccentric boys. But the times have changed. No longer are we wearing our headbands sat conventionally on our heads, today we’re pushing the boat out!

Meet the new headband

Two Ways to Wear:
1. Across the head. Not my personal favourite, but I’ll admit it does look cute, on the right person. Just pull it down over your forehead for that hippy-chic look. Ashley Simpson pulls the look off flawlessly.

2. The way I do it – on the back of the head. Prevents the ‘my-headband-fell-down’ look. Also it scrumples up your hair which adds to the 'I-don't-try-hard' image and fits completely with the laid-back look I love! Here Shenae Grimes does it perfectly - but then again her hair always looks amazing.

And the best thing is - one hairband can do the two looks - so no need to keep forking out - unless you wanna buy hundreds of the things :)

Not Exactly a Beverly Hills Budget

Dress Found. £75. Urban Outfitters.

Considering the show is set in the flush and affluent Beverly Hills of California, you'd think those 'rich kids' living there could afford something a little more up market than Urban Outfitters. Then again the show hasn't exactly been deemed 'most-fashionable'. That trophy still sits on the mantle of the kids of Gossip Girl. Saying that, I'll be down to Urban Outfitters next week to get this dress - well at least try it on.

Somehow I doubt it'll have the same panache on me :(

Check it out here