by Glotime | Aug 4, 2016 | Competitions Expired
MY FAB YEARS is written by Sylvia Anderson, co-creator of Thunderbirds and all the Supermarionation programmes throughout the 50s, 60s and beyond. A must have behind the scenes portrayal of what it was like as a young female University graduate (a rarity in those days) who went from tea girl to one of the most prolific film producers in the country, and is now deemed the ‘Godmother of Sci-fi’.
Her compelling first encounter with a small film company in the late fifties gets you hooked as she takes you on a journey throughout five decades of film making.
The story is big and bold, and contains Sylvia’s personal perspective, and her encounter with fame and the famous, fortune and the ultimate personal price she pays for her success.
A great one to have in your collection if you are a fan or follower of these iconic shows – and have a fascination with a good back story.
A great collectors item, MY FAB YEARS is available on Amazon in Hardback, Paperback or on Audio CD.
Up for grabs here is a copy of the book on AUDIO CD, read by the real Lady Penelope herself Sylvia Anderson
two winners will be selected.
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by Glotime | Aug 2, 2016 | Celebrity, Fashion, Featured
Imagine a world…
… in which love and respect were the prevailing powers.
‘Jeans for Refugees’ is a Johny Dar project and artistic fundraising initiative dedicated to helping refugees around the world, with all proceeds going to the International Rescue Committee.
One hundred celebrities are participating in “Jeans for Refugees’ by donating a pair of their jeans to be painted by Johny Dar. Each pair of jeans is hand painted and being auctioned online at catawiki.com/jeansforrefugees. All one hundred pairs of jeans will be exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery in London from 24th October culminating in an auction event on the 30th October, when bidding will close. All proceeds raised will be donated to the International Rescue Committee (rescue.org).
Celebrities like Sharon Stone, Kate Moss, Pink and Elle MacPherson have donated their Jeans, as these icons lead the way in uniting the World for one common cause – equal rights for all human beings.
How Jean oriented are you? Now that Jeans have become part of our staple wardrobe, a bit like broccoli with food, we are going to take you to some great Jean locations to give you the chance to share Jeans with the stars, and we don’t mean of the silver screen. We mean all of you as YOU can wear jeans whatever your age and shape, and kick ass whatever your life mission or inclination.
Do not make the mistake of buying a size larger to make you look smaller, as it has the opposite effect. Try the old fashioned method of squeezing into a pair of jeans, even lying on the floor to get into them. The tighter the jean the slimmer you become. For a more flattering look if you have shorter legs, go high waisted – think Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot. If your middle is rounder than you want, try some elastic around the waistline as long as the legs are snug, you will achieve the affect. Remember no pain no gain, and that is true where real jeans are concerned.
Throw serious money at a pair of jeans, as jeans are for life, and £150 upwards is not a lot for an investment of this kind. After all they will last for years, and the more worn the better.
Having said that, if you shop today you can get up to 50% off jeans if you go onto www.houseoffraser.co.uk/sale – and even if you miss the window, it is a great website to check out offers across brands.
For the ultra trendy go onto www.g-star.com/jeans where you will find some amazing offers on jeans and denim.
Go to www.levi.com where you can check out the type of jean for your shape and size.
But this is where online shopping isn’t an option, as you will have to get your skinny or not so skinny butts out of the house to actually try on the best jeans for you. So check out the websites for ideas, but do not buy online or on spec.
It may be old fashioned, but the stiff denim is back and so are you – so get out there, feel the burn and feel proud of your newly found swagger.
by Glotime | Jul 29, 2016 | Featured, Travel
Many families and empty nesters are opting to stay close to home this Summer and Staycations are the new trending ‘it’ word in holidays. There is a lot to be said for the new fashion in travel – no airport delays, or food and language challenges. In effect, your holiday starts here!
There are some incredible places to discover in the UK, and will cater to every palate – whether travelling alone or with your family.
You may prefer a City Break, or a complete escape to the wilds of Scotland or the great British countryside. Here are some ideas to whet your appetite and get you more involved in discovering the UK and all its treasures.
Waterside Breaks have a vast variety of cottages and mini break deals, ranging from the Cotswolds and the Lake District to Geo Domes in Loch Tay in Scotland. Their friendly staff will help you to select from their many holiday options and make sure you tick all the boxes, whether travelling with family, with a partner or on your own. Tim Wells their founder is still at the helm of the business, and very hands on with the decision making, which is why they are a unique family run business who care about their clients and will personally make sure you are well looked after in the old fashioned sense of the word. A 21st Century travel company with traditional values.
http://www.watersidebreaks.com/
There are some exciting Woodland Walks for Autumn and Winter if you are the energetic type, and want to explore more remote parts of the country. The New Forest has some interesting locations as do further afield in the Lake District or the Welsh countryside.
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
If you are a fan of the City and its hustle and bustle, why not book into one of our Capital’s Hotel Break offers, and soak up the town with its restaurants and nightlife – you can grab a show in the West End or for the more discerning theatre goer, visit the National Theatre on the South Bank to experience the classics or the works of new writers. Holiday Inn and Travel Lodge are doing some great mini breaks, and you can also combine culture with a ‘shop til you drop’ adventure, with a spa experience thrown in to ease your aching limbs.
www.holidayinn.co.uk/London
For those of you who love being near water, hire a houseboat and have a splendid relaxing week meandering through the peaceful Norfolk Broads. Its stunning wetland landscape is both calm and wild, bleak but beautiful – and a haven for wildlife. Like a canal-boat holiday for nature lovers – but without any locks to contend with – this is the place to come to recharge those batteries.
www.hoseasons.com/boating/norfolkbroads
