They called her what??

While doing some standard internet strolling (STALKING), I came across a website which had a whole section dedicated to celebrity babies and naturally enough, I just had to have a nose.

In a world full of Romeos, Zumas, Apples and a few Pocahontas, I came across Mark Wahlberg and his wife, Rhea Durham, who just welcomed their new baby girl to the world, Margaret Grace Wahlberg. Yes people, Margaret! I almost had to say it out loud before it sunk in. What a normal name in a world full with Pinnochios and Shilohs.

Margaret will join her siblings....wait for it....Ella, Michael and Brendan. This was almost too much for me.... four kids and not one demented, made-up name between them. Hats off to the Wahlbergs for remembering that these little kids have to live with their names when they are older! Here's hoping it catches on....

I just don't get her....

Kate Moss..... what's the big deal? This is one supermodel who I just cannot understand how she is still going. In her early days, I appreciate that she was the most wanted thing on the planet. She's tall. She's blonde. She's thin. But now? How is she still being sought after in an industry that contains models of her age who are so much better looking than her? Example Heidi Klum.....

I could thrawl through the internet and look for rotten pictures of Ms Moss, which would be a very easy thing to do, but I feel that this would attract the 'jealousy' label. Kate Moss is a well known drug user, regardless of whether it is past or present, and is still the face of some major labels. Most recently, she has been the face of two scents which I adore, namely YSL Parisienne and BVLGARI Jasmin Noir. And then I saw her pointed face on the promo shot and was almost turned off them.....



Kate has also managed to land a spot designing for some very established companies. Her line with Topshop is always a hit and the collections she shows for them are usually quite nice and wearable, if a little too close to her own sloppy style. Her latest addition to her CV is her collection for Longchamp, which was recently released.

Although these are all admirable attributes to someone who started at 16 as a model, I think it is time Mossy hung up her modelling heels and stuck to the designing. The fact that she is tall, blonde and thin just does not cut it in the world of older models. Her teeth are brown, her hair is lack lustre and she is haunted by a drug filled background......not much of a 'model' profile anymore.....

Heat's 'Dazzle, Don't Frazzle!' Campaign

As an avid reader of Heat magazine, particularly their online site, I came across the above campaign. It has been setup to support the porcelain beauty, Nicola Roberts of Girls Aloud, in her fight to bring the legal age of sunbed use to a nationwide age of 18. Roberts has been quoted as saying: 'Sunbeds are dangerous. There's no law at the moment about how old you have to be to use one - and there are unmanned salons all over the country, which means kids of 11 can go on them and just fry, which is wrong...It should be OK to just look the way we look. Find it within yourself to be happy with who you are.'

What is appalling is that Nicola Roberts even has to bring this matter to the attention of the world. Why are there not laws already in place to prevent anyone under the age of 18 on a sunbed? What beauty salon would find it acceptable to allow a child on a sunbed? Or even worse, what mother would allow their child on a sunbed? With so many walking examples of sun damaged skin (Donnatella Versace), I still cannot fathom how people can condone sunbeds for any age.

Sunbeds have been proven to aid some people with skin conditions such as psoriasis and prickly heat but they should not be used to make a child look more tanned and 'healthy'. Although sunbeds will never be made illegal, they should definitely be ruled by an age limit so that a person can make the decision to use them and hopefully eradicate the amount of children been taken to use them.

Heat has setup a Facebook group to aid this campaign. Direct links appear not to be working today but just go to Facebook and search 'Dazzle Don't Frazzle!' and join. Here's hoping that Nicola and Heat will make a difference to the use of sunbeds.

Golden Globes- It's all about the dresses...

Well, the prequel to the Oscars was in full flow last week and although there was some hype about the winners and losers. However this blogger could not tell you who won what, as I was concerned about the same thing that women everywhere were concerned with- who wore what! It truly is ALWAYS about the dresses and the paps screaming "Who are you wearing?"

Here are some of the dresses which received the most attention, for both good and definitely bad reasons.....



Here's Kate wearing a Marchesa gown. Yes, it is Marchesa. Yes, it probably was sown by blind nuns. And yes, it does make her look like she got lost on the way to the church to get married. Dear God Kate, sack the stylist. The platform shoes, the sweeping train.....The saving grace came in the form of her chiseled face, blood red nails and stunning Stephen Russell Contemporary Collection.
Result: FAIL






Next contestant please.....



Ahh Mariah. This dress has got ridiculed by the press and fashion critics. But people be fair. This is a 40 year old woman in a Herve Leger by Max Azria body con dress and her body is smoking! You will find no 'she brought her own golden globe jokes' on this blog. Just admiration for this woman. Well done Maz!
Result: Pass









Step up Drew....



Here is one that is undecided by this blog. Ms Barrymore hits Spring/Summer trends on the nose in this Atelier Versace light peach gown adorned with Swarovski crystals. The one big shoulder is amazing but the 'thing' on her hip just does not sit well with me. It brings to mind images of Bootstrap Bill in Pirates of the Caribbean with barnacles and the such sticking out of his face.....

Result: Undecided





The one that shocked....



I will be the first to admit that I LOVE Jennifer Aniston. Her hair, her face, her eyes....I think the woman is just a goddess. But Jen, less is more. This Valentino couture gown borders on slutty in my opinion. The thigh high slash is just too much. The black is just too safe and a habit Aniston cannot seem to break. The one time she did,the result was amazing (Valentino light blue gown at the premiere of Marley and ME).

Result: Disappointment




The one that surprised.....



Although she has been compared to the Jean Paul Gaultier Femme bottle, I think that Christina Aguilera shone at the awards. Its almost what Drew Barrymore's dress wanted to be. The Versace gown paired with Nina Ricci jewels is everything the Golden Globes encompasses......glamour, daring dress design, classic labels and diamonds.

Result: A+ Ms Aguilera

Well, here it is. My first ever post. That probably only I shall read.

The aim of this blog: unknown

Shall aim to focus on: whatever comes away....

To begin kids, let's have a look at my latest obsession

The sunglasses of all sunglasses, Classic Ray Ban Wayfarers. Oh but I do need them. I currently own a cheap high street version in red but the lure of owning this specs is just too much......

After doing some reseacrh, I found that they are quite well priced. A new season pair comes in at a mere *cough cough* €120.

I do beleive a treat is in store as I have spent the week looking after the irritating Fathership and having ridiculous conversations about what song I would sing at a wedding if someone forced me to sing.....woo-sah......

Ray, you're coming home with me baby, for sure!