The Uncensored Household
What does it mean to be a celebrity feminist and do they help or hinder the cause? Can they even call themselves so?
In an article in The Guardian, a journalist forensically analyses the contribution of so-called Hollywood Feministas (my word) and whether they failed. Feminists such as Emma Watson are berated
There a few ingredients on TV that rock my boat: period drama, excellent fashion and style, architecture and politics. Mix all of these ingredients together and the outcome is INDIAN SUMMERS on Channel 4.
From the opening scenes of a sprawling villa in the Indian hills with indulgent hanging flowers and vines, you could almost inhale the heat and fragrance from the screen. After making me sickeningly envious of this property, we are slowing introduced to the characters who will keep us company at 9pm on Sunday evenings.
The gowns were all pretty meh this year so I thought it might be more interesting to concentrate on the hair and make up. After all, how many of us will ever wear a couture gown but we can all afford even the most expensive lipsticks and contouring powders!
The cold undertones of the bubblegum pink lippie is such a beautiful contrast to the nude dress and really flatters JLo’s skin tone.
Thandie Newton and Kerry Washington both demonstrate a perfect classic smoky eyes and rose lips look.
Swan Lake… I loved it as a child and I’ve seen it so many times I lost count. It’s my macaroni of entertainment…comforting pleasure. I even saw Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall and Princess Di was there a few boxes away. (Yes, I’m kinda old and yes she was stunning and yes so were her bodyguards!). This coming week a new darker street dance version of Swan Lake is in town
Nice to say something nice about Rhianna that doesn’t include her bum cheeks. (On that note, put them away Rhianna I’m trying to eat my cocopops).
She won her case against Topshop for using her image on their T-shirts. Topshop tried to argue that the photographer owned the copyright in the photo (correct)
If there are no little people in your family you won’t know about the amazing Sally Bollywood, a cartoon series that is a delight to watch! There is a cracking soundtrack, wacky but believable kitsch interiors and excellent plots.
Sally has her own detective agency that she runs in her basement along with best pal and techie, Doowee and they get cases from their school friends
“Oh god” my friend gasped “what a tacky poster for a classic play, you can see his nipples for God’s sake”. He was referring to Sweet Bird of Youth by Tennessee Williams currently showing at the Old Vic.
The poster that so disgusted my well-heeled friend was of Kim Cattrall all glammed up in a 1950s feverish pose over a lovely naked man half her age.
Sold!
I went to see the play this week with three girlfriends and all of us, yes ALL of us, couldn’t think of a better combination of seeing our favourite SATC gal and Ripped Torso Man getting it on in our favourite theatre.
I feel bad recommending a play that’s coming to the end of its season but there is still a chance to get a ticket to The Winslow Boy by Terence Rattigan at The Old Vic, London. Believe the hype and Daily Telegraph reviews, it is so much fun to watch.
Set in Edwardian England, Winslow’s son is accused of stealing and expelled from school.
The Hindustan Times recently held its annual award ceremony to crown the top twenty stylish men and women. A red carpet event attended by the Who’s Who of Delhi society, this was surely the night that everyone opened their wardrobes and declared they had NOTHING decent to wear!
Awardees included fashion designer, Ritu Beri (above)
Indian Celebrity, Esha Gupta featured in Manish Malhotra’s show
There are few designers in the Indian fashion industry that can start a trend like Manish Malhotra. His influence in Indian cinema is so great and the trickling effect on to TV sets beamed around a billion homes is no small accomplishment. In this way,
Did you ever play Sonic the Hedgehog? Or Streetfighter? Oh what wonderful games, fab graphics and with delightful family fun in tow!
Then, like most other teens, I grew up and out of games consoles. I noticed however that my male cousins, ALL of them, continued to play games and still do. Occasionally, like all things we don’t understand, my sister and I will mock them and tell them to get girlfriends/a life/some sunshine.
I recall Lara Croft! What a fab character, I remember thinking, she is a woman that is kicking serious ass.
Where was the sea of nude, white and gold dresses? Whilst dresses in these shades inevitably came down the red carpet the number was significantly diminished. Instead a rainbow of colors were worn by the Hollywood beauties and it was such a welcome change.
Jennifer Aniston above in Versace and Olivia Munn in Marchesa (literally fresh off the catwalk from last week).
The Telegraph’s etiquette writer seemed to need his smelling salts as award season has started and apparently this means many of the established dress code rules are broken by the new-monied actor class. I’m paraphrasing but that’s the gist of the article. I think it’s great to know how to dress properly and correctly for certain events, however, I think it’s equally important to know when to relax and have some fun with a dress code. After all, they’re actors, they’re meant to be creative.
Men should know how to tie a bow tie, I’m with him on that point wholeheartedly. If you want to know more about dressing for black tie events, you can read the article here. However, in the mean time I thought this was a great excuse to put images of dishy actors up for us to comment and also some images of black tie major no no’s. If you’re in the need of black tie guidance in an emergency situation (I have no idea what I mean by that) but if in doubt, stick on any James Bond movie and you will not go wrong.
But only in the USA! For those of you that don’t know, NKOTB stands for New Kids On The Block. They former boy, now man, band have teamed up with Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees (whoever they are) and will tour the whole USA in the coming year.
Whilst researching their website for their non-existent London tour dates
Believe the bad reviews everyone, I regret to say that Peter Jackson’s new addition to the Tolkein films is a disaster and should be avoided at all costs!
It is roughly 1.5 hours too long, with many pointless and boring scenes (including ones clearly cut and pasted from previous films). Is it me? Do I simply not care about dwarves? Why do all the thicko trolls have East London accents?
Nobu is one of those marmite restaurants that people either love or hate. A friend went a while ago and was hit with a £500 bill between four and frankly speaking, that did put me off a little. I love sushi but always feel hungry after a couple of hours and would not appreciate a rumbling tummy after a hefty bill.
Having said that, every time I have had sushi at a restaurant with a Nobu guest chef
I know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover but I have to confess that if I’d known a little more about the film I watched last night, I probably would have thought nope, not for me!
A film starring and directed by Ben Affleck? And George Clooney? Urgh! About the Iranian hostage crisis in late 70s/early 80s. Double urgh, stars and stripes waving??
To my dismay (and enjoyment) it was really good. There is so much
No, No and No Way! These were the answers I received after going through my phone contacts of so-called family and friends asking them if they wanted to come and watch a fashion documentary film with me. It soon became apparent that if I really wanted to watch the film, and I did, I would have to cross one of the great tests of growing up and (gulp) GO ALONE!!!!
There is a wonderful TV series showing on the BBC called The Great British Story: A People’s History I just watched the first programme over a cuppa last week.
It was insightful learning about how important and beautiful some towns and cities used to be, particularly as one suburb of Glasgow, Govan, once loved by the Romans is now junkie heaven and infamoulsy connected to its fictional comedy resident, Rab C Nesbitt.
As the programme moved across Britain
Who committed the biggest fashion crime of them all? The movie version of Snow White premiered in London last night and OMG what were these two thinking?
Kristen Stewart decides to go for a Wild West prossie-with-frilly-pubes look and her co-star, Charlize Theron tries to go one step further:
Nigella Lawson eat your heart out. The Queen of Ease has been a role model for me who likes to create delicious meals with little fuss. My timetable just doesn’t allow lamented cooking efforts. So my menu for a dinner party this weekend took all of an hour and a half to prepare and was cooked entirely in the oven.
The Menu:
Starter: Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms, Main Course: Salmon and Artichoke En Croute, Dessert: Heartache Chocolate Cake.
Each day I will bring you a recipe starting with Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms from a supermarket recipe card.
As you are aware Chatterjis, I love a bit of romantic poetry and was both happy and sad that SOAS are hosting a Hafez Persian poetry event.
Last night Downton Abbey was crowned best drama at the National TV Awards. I hardly watch tv at all but I am so so glad a friend recommended this period drama to me one Sunday. It was an episode in the middle of series two but that didn’t matter, I became fond of the characters instantly and the fashion and interior design even more.
A delayed post about the Golden Globes fashion hits and misses, apologies, things happen!
Firstly let me say, in India last night it was the Screen Awards which I guess is the Indian version of the Globes but I’m not going to review the fashion because I can’t pretend to care about the celebrities or the fashion. A sari is a beautiful garment, end of. No one wore anything else.
So back to the Globes, please do get your comments off your chest too!
Starting with a Brit Chick – well, at least it’s not nude. I love nude but it’s a bit saturated at award ceremonies. The Telegraph commented on Kate’s chav/scouse eyebrows. A bit harsh!
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