MONTHLY M AGAZINE
MAY 2011
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Liz Collinge Great make-up tips for the spring/summer months
Radio City Rossie introduces our brand new Radio City column
Get the look Catherine Middleton special!
ALEX FLETCHER Hollyoaks babe tells all
Columnist Lissa Sian back with more scandal!
Films Critic James Thomas reviews romantic comedy "No Strings Attached"
Plus: Unmissable Liverpool T4 star Matt Littler
EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Max George from Britain's most exciting boyband
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C ntEntS May 2011
REGULARS 14 Rossie Radio City DJ Simon Ross tells us what he has been up to in our brand new Radio City column.
20 Lissa Sian Lissa tells us why she is still searching for Mr Perfect.
COVER StORIES 06 THE WANTED
Exclusive interview with Max George from Britain’s most exciting boyband The Wanted.
10 LIZ COLLINGE
Make-up expert Liz Collinge reveals the must-have looks for this spring/ summer.
15 ALEX FLETCHER
Hollyoaks actress is back with fantastic photoshoot.
22 GET THE LOOK
In honour of the Royal Wedding, Gossip tells you how to get the Catherine Middleton look!
34 GOSSIP FILMS
Movie reviewer James Thomas checks out romantic comedy No Strings Attached.
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24 Unmissable Liverpool The Gossip team pops into HOST, Miller and Carter and previews the Southport Rocks festival.
26 Matt and Jayne T4 star Matt Littler and fiancée Jayne, Gossip’s geek and chic.
30 Gossip Goes Out A special from the Grand National at Aintree.
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Editor’s Letter
ON THE COVER:
MAX GEORGE FROM THE WANTED
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elcome to the brand new and improved issue of Gossip.
As many of our readers may have noticed, we have been away for a little while and our great logo has changed slightly. Is it because we are only now recovering from our Christmas hangovers? Maybe. But we have also been busy merging with our friends at GMM, creating Gossip Monthly Magazine.
That means, not only will you get your fix of Gossip's regular features, but you lucky bunch are treated to even MORE great columnists, interviews and competitions. And in the theme of change, our exclusive chat with The Wanted heartthrob Max George is the first time a male has ever featured on our glossy cover. Max didn't hold back whilst chatting to the Gossip team and we were delighted to discover that the delectable singer is far more than a pretty face. Find out why Max almost gave up singing for football, his love of being on tour, and how love blossomed with girlfriend Michelle Keegan. Also this month, Hollyoaks actress Alex Fletcher returns to our pages with a sizzling photo shoot at the Isla Gladstone Conservatory. Gossip also introduces new columns from T4 star Matt Littler, the marvelous Jayne Mahon, and the sassy Lissa Sian. Leading make-up and beauty expert Liz Collinge gives us a peak into her world. Be sure to check out Liz's spring/summer make-up trends (p10) – look now, thank us later. Finally, Gossip are delighted to welcome our friends at Radio City to the publication. A host of the stations DJ's will be featured on our pages in the next few months, starting with Liverpool's favourite breakfast host Simon Ross. We hope you all enjoy the latest issue, and if you like what you read, follow us on Twitter @gossipmonthly Until next time...
John Harkin (Editor) editor@gossip.uk.com
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Max is currently on the band, crooni his first UK tour with ng hits such as Hear t Vacancy to milli ons girls around Brita of screaming teenage in exhausted from . Although clearly his hectic schedu obvious that the le, it is dr ever y rip-roarin eamy pin-up is relishing gm a drastic change oment on the road in fortune for so meone who once cons idered giving up music altogether. At 16, the youn gster was plying his for football side Preston North En trade d was offered a tw o-year contract and . Deliberating long and hard, Max ev decided to follo w a career in po entually p, and the girls have been sw "I loved football ooning ever since. an couldn't do both d I loved singing but I ." Max revealed . "Eventually I ha d to make a de cision. It was being on stage that gave me the biggest thrill so I pi decided to go fo cked music and r it." Af ter an unsucc essful stint on th e Xand a brief spell with boyband Av Factor enue, the enthusiastic sing er rigorous nine m battled through a onth audition ci rcuit, making the cut for together by mus a new group put ic mogul Jayne Collins.
Along with Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes, the talented five-some soon became known as "The Wanted". But even the name could have been different if the boys had listened to some very famous pals.
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Take That originally told us to change our name, laughed Max. They said it wouldn't catch on. We were gutted because we had all set up Twitter accounts and were raring to go. Then we were getting told by the biggest band in Britain that we should change our name.
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Thankfully the boys stuck to their guns and the rest, as they say, is history. In August 2010, they scored their first ever number one with the single "All Time Low" and currently have a combined total of around half a million followers on Twitter, not bad.
"Getting number one was an unbelievable moment" remembers the 22-year-old. "We got a call from Reggie (Yates) at Radio One and we just couldn't believe it. We were hoping top 40 and if we were lucky top 20, but to get to number one was an absolute dream come true." Sure enough, their self titled album "The Wanted" was a huge success, shooting to number four in the charts. More recently, their single "Gold Forever" was picked as the official Comic Relief song for 2011, something this modest heart-throb is still immensely proud of.
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As well as being on a rollercoaster ride professionally, it has also been an eventful year in Max's personal life. Originally enjoying his new found lothario status, the hell raiser has since settled down with Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan (cue the inevitable heartbreak here at Gossip HQ). But whilst one of Max's intoxicating smiles would have been enough to make us and millions of adoring female fans go weak at the knees (not to mention his unbelievable hotness, phwoar), it wasn't quite as easy to impress his Corrie companion. "I had to get my dad to ask her out for me!" blushes Max. "Michelle was someone I had always fancied and wanted to ask out for ages. "I was invited to Simon Gregson's wedding but was touring at the time and I knew that she would be there. My dad was going so I said to him; 'Dad, if you meet Michelle Keegan, will you see if she is single. If she is, give her my number and tell her to text me.' He didn't get a chance at the actual wedding, but at the reception afterwards he managed to get her attention.
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To be involved with Comic Relief was a proud moment for all the boys. I used to watch the show every year and be so moved by some of the footage on the TV. To feel like we were involved and doing our bit was amazing.
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"When he tried to give her my number she wasn't having any of it. She said that if I was interested to get in touch with her and then she gave my dad her mobile number. I was nervous but in the end I text and told her I was playing a KEY 103 gig in Manchester and invited her and a friend along. Thankfully she turned up with her cousin and afterwards she came backstage to say hello and we really hit it off. "All the lads in the band get on with her great. It really helps that she is from Manchester. We have been dubbed a celebrity couple but with us it's just Max and Chelle from Manchester. She is everything you could want in a girl, smart, funny, humble - I am a lucky bloke." Despite gushing about his new-found happiness, Max admits he is not thinking about moving in with the 23-year-old beauty as he would miss his band mates too much! (Aww!) He added: "We have no plans to get our own place. We are both so busy at the moment and are just taking things in our stride. I live with all the lads from the band and it is great. We are all so close now, they are my best friends and we are like brothers. If anything, the longer we live together the closer we get, I'm really happy where I am."
"It's our first tour and we are all loving every minute. The hours are really long for rehearsals but we have a great time every day. I am still pinching myself that all this is actually happening. I am just trying to enjoy every single day as much as I can. "Obviously being on tour you miss your friends and family but we are so lucky to have this opportunity. We are all just embracing it and are determined to put on a good show for our fans. They have been with us from the start and it is amazing to be able to give something back." As our interview draws to a close, we can't help but be impressed with Max's charm and exuberance, a refreshingly honest bloke and funny to boot. With work already underway on their second album, a US deal with American record label Def Jam and a host of summer gigs penned in, Max and the boys are sure to be everybody's "Most Wanted" sooner rather than later.
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LIZ COLLINGE Spring/Summer Make Up Trends
BRIGHt, nUDE and BOLD are the themes for Summer
So whether you are makeup shy, or definitely daring, you will find a new look that works for you. 10
Bright Seen at;
Who suits it;
Christian Dior, Marni,
The confident fashionista.
Diane Von Furstenberg.
What to wear it with; 70’s style, stripes and strong colours.
Whats the secret? For eyes and lips, choose primary colours that either contrast or clash and keep blush to a minimum. Think Cartoon characters and be inspired by Andy Warhol’s Marilyn. Most of all experiment and have fun. How to:1. Apply base and translucent powder because it’s always easier to blend strong eye colours over a powder base. 2. The main eye colours on the catwalk were turquoise, pink, lime and orange, but don’t limit yourself to those. You can start by using eyeliner along the top lash line or black pencil round the eyes. But it looks really cool if you just stick to the colour on its own. A block of colour on the top lid looks great or experiment by taking it under the lower lash line too. For maximum impact always contrast eye shadow with iris colour. 3. You can finish with black mascara or a matching colour to the shadow- even better. 4. Lips should be a strong primary shade too. Orange is the colour of the moment but fuschia and red work too. You need even, shapely lips to carry this off. Unfortunately bright colours emphasise imperfections and thin lips. 5. Keep blush to a minimum, choosing soft pastel shades. 6. If you are limited by time you could start the day with just the lips and nails and the rest of face bare, then add eyes later. This ‘lip’ look was also a key theme on the catwalk and is really easy to carry off.
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The first three readers to send the correct answer to the following question will receive a free make up session with Liz Collinge at the Andrew Collinge Castle Street salon;Q: Which catwalk shows featured the nude makeup look for Spring/Summer 2011? You will be advised on the seasonal look that suits you and will then be given hints and tips on how to achieve the look. Send your answers to editor@gossip.uk.com
LIZ RECOMMENDS For drama-Benefit Magic Ink-a Jet-Black Liquid Eyeliner £14.50. For strong pigments-M.A.C. is the perfect brand; our model wears Eye colours in Electric Eel £15.50 and Wonder woman Opulash Mascara in Themyscira £14.50. For soft blushBenefit does beautiful shades, we used Bella Bamba 3D Brightening Face Powder £23.50.
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Nude Seen at;
Who suits it;
What to wear it with;
Chloe, Stella McCartney,
Absolutely everyone.
Anything and everything.
Christopher Kane. Whats the secret? It’s all about looking fresh and radiant and not looking as if you are wearing much makeup. But no one wants to see a blemished complexion so the trick is to artfully apply products so that the effect is flawless yet natural. How to:1. Start by prepping the skin. This is the time of year to revive skin by exfoliating. It would also be good to try a skin brightening moisturiser, which will really rejuvenate your skin. 2. Apply a lightweight foundation, concealer and highlighter. Fingers, sponges and foundation brushes are all fine for applying your base but a dampened sponge will give you the most natural result. After concealer use a cream highlighter on the top of the cheekbones and brows, for luminosity. 3. Eyebrows should be natural – (only pluck stray hairs). Brush eyebrows upwards to create a soft, youthful shape. Enhance them by brushing in a little brow shaper. 4. Keep eyes subtle with a sweep of the sheerest ivory, beige, caramel or peach shades. Use one coat of mascara and brush through lashes to separate them afterwards. 5. For creamy, sophisticated lips, mix some concealer with a peachy, nude or pink lipstick. If you are a fan of gloss choose a sheer, neutral colour.
LIZ RECOMMENDS For the base-Shiseido perfect refining Foundation £34.00 Shiseido Translucent Pressed Powder £32.00. For subtle colours-Bobbi Brown is a good choice. Our model wears eye colours in Toast £15.00, Shimmer Brick Compact in Beige £30.50 and Natural Brow Shaper in Rich Brown £21.50. To finish the look Benefit Ultra Shine in Nudie-tude, £14.00 — it’s a gorgeous, girly gloss. 12
bold Seen at;
Who suits it;
What to wear it with;
Giorgio Armani,
Punk influences, Vamp
Girls with attitude.
Just Cavali.
and biker looks.
Whats the secret? It’s a harder, edgier image that will get you noticed. Smokey eyes are the basis of this look and you need skill with makeup brushes and a little creativity to achieve this look. How to:1. Pale complexions work well with this look so keep away from warm base shades. 2. Then you need to assess your eye shape. Almond eyes can be accentuated to create a catlike-shape, but if your eyes slope downwards at the outer corners a rounded shape will work best. 3. Sweep a neutral colour over the lid, which will make blending easier. 4. Apply translucent powder under the eyes to catch any unwanted eyeshadow, it will then be easy to brush away later. 5. Line the upper and lower lash line with a soft kohl pencil and extend at the outer corners if you wish. Don’t be afraid to take the pencil right in to the inner corners of the eye especially if you have wide set eyes. Smudge this for softness. 6. This season greys, violets and dark blues are favoured. My top tip is to build the colour up slowly, starting from the lash line and blend, blend, blend. I use a sponge applicator for really dense colour, a medium brush for the lid and socket area and a small brush under the lower lashes. You can also use a small brush to emphasize shape and extend the colour outwards. 7. Black mascara is a must but blush should be minimal. 8. Lips can be either nude or full-on red.
LIZ RECOMMENDS To create the shape-Illamasqua Medium Pencil in Obscene £13.00 - a plummy alternative to black. For creating effects-you will love Illamasqua, we used Powder Eye Shadow in Savage and Daemon £15.50. If you are a novice-then Benefit ‘Smokin’ Eyes is for you it has a complete kit in one handy box. and step-by-step instructions £28.50. We used the Pewter Base Eye Shadow. 13
Hello, I'm Rossie from the Radio City Breakfast Show.... Oh he of the wedding scammer and village idiot fame ha ha! So here we go full steam ahead to summer 2011 after what has been the longest winter of all our lives. Hope if you made it to the big weekend at Aintree you enjoyed the races but didn't lose your shirt. What a great thing for our city to have this world famous event which is watched by 600 million people worldwide. The national itself is a favourite of mine, but the Friday is great also, with all the Liverpool ladies dressing up for the Ladies Day. Speaking of Friday’s, do feel free to come down and check out my new 'Friday Feeling Night' at Reform on Victoria Street. If you love Motown, soul and classic R&B you will love the tunes we spin. As well as that, you can sample the Rossie & Co pizza and the very spicy and hot village idiot burger - you would be an idiot not to finish it.... my producer Jay didn't finish his! Can't believe we are in the final furlong of the premiership season 2010/11 - what a topsy-turvy season it has been with both teams spending a little time in the relegation zone - not a season for the faint-hearted. So, looking forward to spending Easter at the Pines Holiday Home resort in North Wales four days of lay-in's and work free. It will be a good time to re-charge the batteries. I love going to places I haven't been before and everything I read tells me I'm in for a very good time. 14
Recently I've seen some really good films including Yogi Bear! I think I was more excited than my four year old Nancy was - we both really enjoyed it. Sadly the re-make of one of my favourite films of all time didn't cut the mustard - TRUE GRIT.... For me it was more a case of True .... although Jeff Bridges remains one of my all time favourite actors. Roll on the FA Cup Final and with great anticipation I await Mr David Haye's showdown with Mr Wladimir Klitscho in the huge unification heavyweight champion fight. That is going to be a very tough fight and I couldn't pick a winner but fingers crossed for David Haye to add the IBF and WBO to his WBA title. With that, please join us weekday mornings 6-10 on the Radio City Breakfast Show with me Rossie & the Co... if you haven't heard us lately then you haven't heard us at all... IS RIGHT!
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Hi all and welcome back to my monthly column! It has been a whirlwind 2011 for me. I have had my contract renewed with Hollyoaks, which means you will be seeing plenty more of Diane O’Connor. I’ve been on screen a lot and some of the storylines I am getting are fantastic. I am still pinching myself at how lucky I am to be on screen with so many amazing actors and have such a fantastic team behind the scenes.
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he IVF treatment storyline was brilliant. There are a lot of people out there who can’t have kids and it is good to raise awareness about tough subjects. There is a recent storyline where it is revealed that I started my relationship with my on-screen boyfriend Rob whilst he was my teacher. I have to admit, when I first heard about it I was worried and thought to myself; “I don’t know if I would be comfortable with my Yas, who’s 5, watching this.” But Hollyoaks has always been one for approaching difficult subjects in their storylines and it is a real honour to be able to work on them. Because I’m back on the telly I am obviously in the public eye more regularly and get my picture taken quite frequently. All the photographers are always so polite. On Brookside we never got papped. Things have changed a lot compared to my Brookside days but I’m loving every second of it. I attended the TRIC awards (Television and Radio Club) and National TV awards recently, which was
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great fun! Local designer Mark Melia made me a lovely dress for the National TV Awards and I was in the paper for being one of the “Best Dressed” people there, I couldn’t believe it! The dress Mark made was absolutely stunning and I am delighted that a local designer managed to get some recognition. Generally, I’m not a massive fashion junkie. I don’t do designer labels often and I am really into my high street brands, I love Top Shop! To be talked about for my fashion sense was new for me, but it was really flattering. I also completed the half marathon recently for Barnados. The experience was exhilarating and I managed to finish in 1hour 47minutes I felt a real sense of achievement when I crossed the line, my feet and legs have been hurting ever since but it was totally worth it for the feeling of vindication you get when it’s all done. That is all for this month, but be sure to pick up the next issue of Gossip to find out what I have been up to!
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LOOK ONE — PAGE 16, LEFT AND PAGE 18 Audrey cocktail dress by Forever Unique, £250. Red Terry de Havilland wedges, £245. LOOK TWO — PAGE 16, RIGHT AND PAGE 17 Nude maxi tiered dress by Forever Unique, £250. Python gold wedges by Terry de Havilland, £395. LOOK THREE — PAGE 19, TOP LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT White prom dress by Forever Unique, £225. Black Swarovski wedges by Terry de Havilland, £275. LOOK FOUR — PAGE 19, TOP RIGHT AND BOTTOM LEFT Manoush smock cream dress, £475.
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Gossip Columnist Lissa Sian
Lissa Sian
back with more scandal! One day I was 24 and felt like I had all the time in the world. I was in no rush to get married and the prospect wasn't going to be on the cards for donkey's years. g Back then, I felt like I was too youn re's The guy. one just to mit to com too much choice out there, too many places to see, things to do, people to smooch. Then, at 25, as if overnight, everything changed. All my likeminded mates began settling down; s, my best boy-buddies got girlfriend my Uni pals had babies and mortgages, but worst of all my two best childhood friends, became ENGAGED. Even saying it out loud makes me wince. Within two weeks of each other they were both sporting diamonds like golf-balls and all our dirty wicked banter had soon turned to wedding waffle. God, when they told me, I actually felt my heartbreak a little bit. As well as being happy for them, there's part of me that's immensely jealous and selfishly left feeling exasperated by the whole scenario. It doesn't mean I don't love them, because I do, and mixed with all that jealousy there is genuine excitement, but 20
I just wasn't prepared to be giving . up my two BFF's at the same time You have to understand, these two girls are not just friends, they're more like sisters and we did everything together. Grew up together, went to school together, were naughty together and I always
‘I just wasn't prepared to be giving up my two BFF's at the same time.’ envisaged we'd get married together, or at roughly the same stage in life. But now they're almost finishing the relationship race and t I'm still messing around at the star line trying to tie my laces. Call me self-centered but sometimes I feel rather mad at them, because when they're married g I'm going to be ostracized for bein stop 'll the only single friend, they inviting me on holiday, dinner will be 'couples-only' and before you know it I'm going to be sad, single and on a dusty old shelf mixing with other sad, singles on the same dusty knackered shelf. I mean come on, ds can married people really be frien with single people?
Never before have I felt the constraints of time, but now I feel like I'm being strangled by it. When people enquire about my potential prospects, I laugh off thoughts of a barren future and explain to them I plan on having a sparkling career, worn-out passport and an utterly glamorous social life for as long as possible. In reality, all that chat is bravado. I've realised yes having a job is necessary to sustain life, but it will never love you back; and the only people who will truly find you irreplaceable are your family. When I confessed my secret anxieties to a gaggle of older women, they laughed and gasped "You're just a baby and have plenty of time for all that." But honestly I haven't and now it's all I can think
‘That means I have to find Mr. Right, um. this year!’ about. I worked out, I'm now 25 and I want to be married by the time I'm 30. I want to be with Him for at least three years before we get engaged and I'd like a year-long engagement to give me enough time to plan the wedding extravaganza. That means I have to find Mr. Right, um. this year! I used to assume that He would just appear in front of me, sweep me off my Louboutin-clad feet and eventually propose somewhere meaningful and romantic. But with the pool of potential partner's becoming smaller and smaller, I reasoned, you can't just leave those things to chance.
maybe I hadn't given people a chance in the past, maybe I'd been wrong all this time, maybe I didn't recognise when I was onto a good thing. I lined up three guys but the burden of trying to find a boyfriend became all too much and the dates were like husband auditions. Instead of just relaxing and having a laugh, I began mentally ticking off a checklist in my head. I was nit picking at their looks as a way of rating what our potential offspring would look like. If he had a good job and paid the bill, I would assess his ability to be a good provider. I enquired about his health, family, upbringing and if I didn't like the answers he'd be lucky to get a second date. Seriously it was becoming ridiculous. After the third disastrous date – which I'll tell you about another time – I realised it's more important to find someone you actually want to marry, rather than settling for someone who has the potential to make you feel sick but ticks a few boxes. I'd hate to think I could miss out on the right person because I'm already wed to the wrong person. So I'm going to stay footloose and fancy free for the time being. I'm never going to be able to keep up with my best friends but I'd rather have Mr. Perfect than Mr. Good Enough.
So, three months ago I started to do something about it. I changed my image slightly, got new interests, gave up drinking and filled with all this new added pressure, I began accepting dates from men I usually tell: "I'm washing my hair". I thought, 21
GET THE LOOK Catherine Middleton special The look
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It's not often there is a Royal Wedding, so here at Gossip we all got a little bit excited. And in celebration of Prince William and Catherine Middleton tying the knot, we have decided to tell you all how to emulate our future princesses regal style with a Get The Look special. LOOK 1: If you are looking for one of Catherine’s more sexy looks, why not re-create her style with this little pink number? Catherine wore this stunning satin ensemble whilst watching a boxing match back in 2008. Whilst hers was made by Daniella Issa Helayel for her Issa range, you can pick up the dress at Lipsy for £58.
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LOOK 2: As soon as Prince William and Catherine announced their engagement, pictures of the happy couple embracing were beaming around the world, and so was that engagement dress.There have been dozens of copies but this cute purple number is our favourite, £45, Lipsy.
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LOOK 3: The couple made their first public appearance since announcing their engagement at the Teenage Cancer Trust fundraising gala in December. Flawless as ever, Catherine wore a stunning black and white dress with a cute velvet jacket. If you don’t have Kate’s mega budget, fear not! You can pick up a carbon copy of the dress from Lipsy for just £68 and a beautiful velvet jacket from John Lewis, £74.50.
Butler and Wilson Pink Crystal Oval Earrings, £48.00 www.accessoriesonline.co.uk/earrings/ butler-and-wilson-long-baby-pinkcrystal-oval-earrings.html
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MILLER AnD CARtER VIP EVEnInG The Albert Dock’s newest eatery Miller & Carter officially opened its doors to the public on April 8th, however Gossip was given a very special taster of the new venue the night before. The evening was a veritable smörgåsbord of delicious tasters from the menu washed down with glasses of champagne and cocktails. And we are happy to report everything was delicious. The steaks in particular were cooked to perfection and delivered by staff who were very courteous and knowledgeable.
HOSt A trip to Hope Street in search of culinary delights always leads to something special, on this occasion HOST was the point of call. Following this visit I can honestly say HOST has fast become one of my favourite restaurants. Situated in the stunning Georgian Quarter; HOST combines a simple seasonal menu with great customer service and chic interiors. On arrival the atmosphere instantly brings on a feeling of comfort and relaxation. Diners are welcomed by friendly and attentive staff and a seating plan akin to the fashionable noodles bars of the Far East. Long tables, chopsticks and spices all in a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere. The décor of pale blues and oranges is simple yet effective, there is an easy going ambience to the restaurant and when the adjoining bar is busy there is a real buzz to the place. With a wide range of cocktails and drinks on offer you could easily stay there all night. The food offering is a simple East-meets-West fusion of dining: A delectable selection of starters, mains and deserts inspired by cultures and flavours from around the globe. Aptly named small plates (starters) and big plates (mains) feature a variety of flavours and colours; with a great selection of Vegetarian dishes as well there really is something for everyone. In terms of HOST adopting the slogan of
favourite Pan ‘Liverpool’s Asian restaurant I can ’ safely say it certainly warrants such an accolade!
I will definitely be heading back to the Georgian Quarter in the not to distant future!
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Gossiplatest gadget reviews
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rather excited about Welcome to our new column, we're g together some all this, and looking forward to puttin , this being our first interesting stuff for you every month h some introductions. month we thought we'd start off wit iPhone 5
I'm Matt. I played Max Cunningham in Hollyoaks for about ten years, I'm the guy who died on his wedding day, in the arms of his long suffering best mate OB, I know, very sad. But in real life I now work as a TV presenter for Channel 4 as well as being a bit of a Producer/Director. I'm also marrying the bird on the following spread. I'm a confirmed Geek, I get excited about anything tech, game or geek related. What I'll be writing about here is mostly just that, I'll try and feature a couple of quick games reviews, some tech stuff and 'bloke stuff'. Ok lets start as we mean to go on, first up 26
iPad 2 has barely had enough time to take it's coat off and already rumours are starting to circulate about Apples next gadget, as it stands it's generally believed that the iPhone 5 will sport an edge to edge screen larger the it's predecessors, a higher end camera, more storage, a redesigned antenna and a little something called NFC (Near Field Communication) which rather cleverly lets your phone talk to other close-by devices securely, the big news with this is that NFC will let you use your iPhone as any number of things, most importantly a credit card, just a quick swipe across a pay pad and thats it, no pin numbers, no waiting, easy. It'll also let systems like London's Oyster card work through it. When can expect to see the iPhone 5? Historically Apple launch at the end of summer, but you never know‌.
NGP In march Nintendo took a step towards portable games domination. They launched the 3DS, a little handheld device that has a 3D screen, the big news being that there was no need to don clunky glasses to enjoy the effect, some magical process allows you to see the images using just your bog standard human eyes. But the 3DS is sooooo last month! Later in the year Sony will launch the NGP (Next Generation Portable) This sexy little beast will rock two touch screens (Front and Back), WiFi, 3G and the jewel in the crown, the long sought after dual analogue sticks. Now to the normal non geek human this may sound like an arbitrary addition to a handheld gaming console, but don't be fooled, the addition of these two little nubbins will make it possible for the user to control proper 3D games and shooters just like you can at home on a traditional console, we're talking Call of Duty, FIFA and GTA!!! The boffins at Sony showcased the device's grunt at a recent expo in the states and if it does half of what they promise they're onto a winner. It should be realised in time for christmas, so mention it to your mum now! www.uk.playstation.com/ngp
Snowbombing As you read this I'll be here making a documentary with my other wife Darren Jeffries. This is a five day music festival with a difference, it takes place at a ski resort! Darren and I are taking in part in the 'Rally to Snowbombing' which means we're driving from London to Austria in convoy with some of the bands! We'll film our antics along the way, before heading into the madness that is snowbombing. This years acts include : The Prodigy, Pendulum, 2Manydjs and Fatboy Slim! I think it's safe to say we wont get much sleep‌ www.snowbombing.com
BACON,YES! BACON,YES! PEANUTS,YES! IS IT BAKED INTO A BRITTLE CRUNCHY TREAT? YES! MINES A PINT BACON,YES! PEANUTS,YES! IS IT PEANUTS,YES! IS IT BAKED INTO A BRITTLE CRUNCHY TREAT? YES! MINES A PINT BARMAN! BAKED INTO A BACON,YES! PEANUTS,YES! ISA ITBRITTLE BAKED INTO CRUNCHY TREAT? YES! MINES A PINT BRITTLE CRUNCHY BACON,YES! PEANUTS,YES! IS IT BAKED INTO A BRITTLE CRUNCHY TREAT? YES! MINES TREAT? YES! MINES A PINT BARMAN! BACON,YES! PEANUTS,YES! IS ITPINT BAKED INTO A A BARMAN! BRITTLE CRUNCHY TREAT? YES! MINES A PINT BARMAN! Sir Francis Bacon Peanut brittle Man Snacks! I Just want to make the wider world aware of this little piece of heaven. Some wizards over in the states have made what can only be described as the perfect man snack Bacon - Yes! Peanuts - Yes! Is it baked into a brittle crunchy treat? Yes! Mines a pint barman! Get some here : www.baconfreak.com
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It's that time to ditch the channel 219 and treat yourself to the new le vernis Dragon nail varnish.
Diamond, sapphire with Rose gold this beautiful collection has an vintage feel and would look amazing on any fabulous Gossip readers finger.
The must have's of the month are...
Repetto ballet pump, seen here in Ketchup. Also come in a variety of colours a real must for pounding the city streets this summer.
Well I must come clean, I was only going to do one amazing thing a month but when it came down to it, this girls online store makes it so hard to decide... I just can't pick!
Everything and more can be drooled over at Benna.co.uk (But don't say I didn't warn you)
AS EVERY CHIC LADY KNOWS IT’S NOT JUST CLOTHES THAT FILL OUR MINDS WITH UNANSWERED QUESTIONS My theme tune to the summer has arrived in the form of Elbow’s new album "Build A Rocket Boy" At a recent intimate gig at Koko in London I saw them perform their first concert for 18 months and how amazing they where! I managed to take some sneaky pictures of my new crush (front man Guy Garvey) whilst jumping up and down rocking out to the brilliantly put together music.
This is the “Dream of" section where things that we one day would like to own for ourselves live... Tillie... This name you will hear a lot over the coming months. It's the new must have bag from Mulberry. This slouchy satchel is the follow up from the Alexa and has been seen on the arm of the who's who at London fashion week. Everyone from The flame haired lovely that is Florence Welsh to Olivia Palermo.
Christopher Kane has created the must have of the moment, the Galaxy print dress. What with London fashion week just ebbing in the distance, this Brit designer was the first choice of Alexa Chung, Rosamund Pike and Samantha Cameron.
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Gossip Films Critic James Thomas
JamEs Thomas Reviews romantic comedy "No Strings Attached" Portman, as Emma, is the best thing in the film, and it probably won't harm her career too much, but after taking one look at the script, you do wonder why the winner of this year's Oscar for best actress would agree to appear in such a film. Portman, we know can do sexy, (see Closer and Black Swan), and here proves she does have decent comic timing, it is just a pity that the script didn't give her more chances to prove this. The story sees Emma, a young doctor, and Adam (Ashton Kutcher) an aspiring scriptwriter embark on a sex only relationship. He clearly wants something more, while she doesn't do relationships. What a predicament! Will they end up together? Well, what do you think? But to accuse a film like No Strings Attached of being predictable is akin to accusing the sun of being a bit warm, it is a bit pointless. Kutcher is generally fine, without being remarkable. He practically oozes charm, and has looks and a grin that make the rest of the male population feel like giving up. The film does provide us with some laughs. Kevin Cline pops up as Kutcher's weed smoking, ex actor Dad, and is clearly enjoying himself, and brings a couple of chuckles with him. 34
Cast: Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Cline Screenwriter: Elizabeth Meriwether Director: Ivan Reitman Certificate: 15 Running Time: 10 mins
The 'period mix' CD that Kutcher brings Emma and her flat mates is amusing (you'll never listen to Leona Lewis' 'Bleedin Love' the same again!) There is also some decent support from the friends of the leads, rapper Ludacris being one. If you only see one film this year were Natalie Portman gets raunchy see Black Swan. If you only see one film this year in which two beautiful people attempt a sex only relationship wait until September for Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis in Friends With Benefits.
The film is an enjoyable rom com, predictable, but at times fun. If you are looking to pass a couple of hours by it is great, if you are looking for another Oscar-worthy film, look elsewhere.