Girl Of The Week Feb 03 2008

Sienna Miller:

Epitome of New age style, love her or hate her she follows her own drumer and in my humble opinion, always get's it right. Hell, Even when she gets it wrong it still seems oh so right thanks to her carefree nature. Despite what you may think about her style you can't deny that she is a risk taker and a major trend setter in todays fashion consumed world. Golden haired and tanned of limb, she encompasses the style and poise that most girls long for whilst still maintaining an air of careless fancy and lightheartedness that makes her ever endearing. Pioneer of the now overdone 'Boho' trend she claims to eat curry's, have cellulite, a flat chest and not excersize a bit, which makes us a wee bit jealous but adds to her normalcy. Plus she can pull off any hairstyle and colour it seems which is no small feat, so here's Trilby's off to you Miss Miller!

So YOU think you can?

I'M SO EXCITED!!! 'So You Think You Can Dance?' Australia has officially started!!! Oh how I love watching people emote throught dance. It is one of the most magical expressions of emotion you can ever witness. I'm so overwhelmed...oh oh OH I adore it so.....

I was such a fan of the American series
that I was aprehensive about how good the
Aussie version would be. Verdict: It's so much better than I anticipated. SO HAPPY!

Excuse me while I go cry in amazement.

So you think you can dance? Dum dum doo be doo be doo be....

Mistaken

I'm someone who constantly has people come up and say "Oh my gaawwwwd, You look so much like (Insert name of cousin/sister/best friend/celebrity here)!!"

Most often I get people telling me I look like the Olsen twins. It's been happening more rapidly over time. In saying that I also have had, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson Danielle Fishel, Britany Murphy, and 'That Danni from Home and Away' (Tammin Sursock). Alas my nickname was still 'Olsen' at school and the mistaken identity crisis has got to the point whereby I have been surrounded by teenage girls wanting autographs at my local mall. People have been known to shoot surprised stares my way at the movies, I scared a customer at the department store I used to work at by turning around and facing her whilst 'MK & A's' Fragrance line was coyly placed behind me like a billboard. I even got a guy expressing his love to me and congatulating me for my fine work on 'Full House'....ON THE BUS of all places. I ask you, would one of the Olsen twins be riding the bus in Surry Hills and reading the Sydney Morning Herald?? I think not, sorry fella.

Which leads me to wonder, Who do you get mistaken for?

LOVE LOVE

C xx

Childhood Crushes

I can't remember how but last night me and the boy got into a discussion surrounding who we held a candle for as youngin's. His incidently was Tinkerbell from Peter Pan which led me to yelp "OH man that's spooky! I totally had a thing for Peterpan!" Match made in heaven hey? Then I recalled that my biggest flame yet was for TinTin, the title character from the Herge series of the same name. I don't know if anyone has read the books. If you haven't I highly reccomend or you could even whatch it on dvd (I own the box set, NERD!). They turned it into a tv series and it's fantastic! Truly an essential part of my growing up, I used to go to my Nonna's house and whatch it on her tiny tv in the afternoons. It was filled with the right amount of childish whimsy bought about in a very mature and intelligent way without being to overwhelming for kids (In saying that the 'Seven Crystal Balls' scared the s***t out of me :-S Damned Inka's!)

This conversation prompted us to try and recognize what we saw in our childhood crushes, what qualities in these characters led us to have such feelings for mere cartoons. I feel that In Boy's case, Tinkerbell is the quintecential cutie pie. She is sweet and pretty, in an uncontrived way but she knows how to turn the bitch on when she wants something. A strong woman wrapped up in a gorgeous little package, very appealing for guys. For me, TinTin was both boyish and charming but intelligent and resourceful at the same time. Serious and driven and always courageous, plus he had that adorable cowlick and an affection for animals, what a ladykiller!

What cartoon characters did you have affections for as a child?

LOVE LOVE

C xx

P.s A apologise in advance, my spell checker is broken so for any gramatical errors, I truly am sorry. You've found out my deepest darkest secret. I can't spell! GASP!

I love her.

Nuff Said really...

Bon Appetit!

I'm loving my raw eating trial (well semi raw) I can't get my head around not cooking certain vegies, for instance raw Eggplant..blech... Despite this my phase is taking me to new culinary heights. Making Zucchini fetucini with mushrooms and marinara sauce, all sorts of yummy salads, and my favourite 'cauli-cous' which is cauliflower ground to the same consistancy as cous cous and spiced up with anything you want. The possibilities are endless. It's such a creative endeavour. Now all I have to do is get my hands on a dehydrator and I'll be unstoppable!!! muhuhahaha! My brother would not approve. He's already gob smacked at the mere thought of my vegetarianism! this would send him over the edge.

Here's a gem for the raw newbies who don't wanna jump in the deep end immediately. A little tasty treat I've been whipping up post gym workout recently. It's very refressing and surprisingly silky. For a nice cool down on a hot summers day, chuck:

• 1/4 Canteloupe




• 2 thick slices of watermelon (Skin removed)




• As many Mint leaves as your little heart desires




• Ice-a-plenty




• A dash of peppermint essence




• 1 tsp of raw Cocoa powder (Optional is you feel like minty-choc goodness)

In a blender and whip until smooth and silky and yummy. Mmmmmm Drink up and get vital babies!

LOVE LOVE!

C xx

Spray Me!

I went to the annual Australia Day street party in my boyfriend's cul de sac last night. It's a great idea, nice weather permitting, where the whole street comes out on their front lawns and sets up an makeshift outside living room, complete with couches and everyone has a giant BBQ whilst watching two feature movies. One kids viewing at around 7pm then an adult/older kiddies session at about 9pm. Movies on offer last night were Ratatouille & Hairspray!. Boy and myself were both feeling a little antisocial at first and lethargic from our respective first weeks back at work/study so opted out of the kids movie and stayed inside at his watching Arrested Development until dark then snuck out to catch Hairspray!. I must say The movie was a little cheesy and obvious and overall a little too sickly sweet, American as apple pie for my taste. However in saying that what I did take a away from it was a sense of confidence that I am OK within my own skin (a thought that rarely passes through my self conscious mind). The mere fact that the little fat girl with big hopes, huge talent and heart to match actually gets the boy and the glory in the end was very satisfying for this former fatty boomstix. If you are a little self conscious about something I recommend seeing it highly. It covers all sorts of prejudice and most notably, people's current preoccupation with weight and size. If I had seen that when I was around 12 it would have probably installed some much needed confidence in me that didn't come until later on in life. So here's to you Tracy Turnbladd! And here's a little thought from me:

Never stop doing what makes YOU feel alive. You're only going to make yourself miserable if you don't, but you'll make countless others happy and inspired when you do!

LOVE LOVE!

C xx