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I can proudly say that I have an undying obsession with Marilyn Monroe. She covers my bedroom walls, I have read all versions of her biography and I even talk to her sometimes. She is my guardian angel, or so I like to tell myself.On the other end of the scale, Lindsay Lohan is someone I blatantly cannot stand the sight of. Yeah, she's an okay actress, but yuck. She regularly sports bright orange patchy skin, peroxide infested hair and a crackly cake face. She is a part of the Hollywood rat pack, who indulge in self obsession, partying, alcohol and drugs and the oh-so trendy rehab visits.
To the point - Miss Lindsay 'firecroth' Lohan has posed nude (ew) on the cover for the new issue of New York magazine, portraying the ever-so-beautiful Marilyn Monroe in her 'Last Sitting' shoot. The pictures are revolting, as is she.
This has mortified me to say the least. Click here to check them out for yourself - just be prepared.
Last week K-Swiss put on a Parkour showcase (they sponsor an international team) at Sydney Uni. What's Parkour you ask? The best way to understand this mind-blowing sport is to watch Madonna's (she's such a legend) Jump film clip.
The evening
may not include a romantic dinner for two, champagne may be completely off the menu and the dozen roses you've been hoping for may also have to wait, but you can be certain of one thing a lifetime of unconditional love.
If you're seeking the perfect companion this Valentine's Day, then look beyond the human trend and towards the furry or the feathered kind. How could you resist a loving gaze into those deep puppy dog eyes that keep on giving?
Spending Valentine's Day with your favourite pet has become increasingly popular among Australian men and women. Considering over 66 per cent of Australian's are pet owners it's little wonder they want to dote and spoil them on the day of love.
No need to fret anymore over preparing an exotic and extravagant meal, just pick up the can opener, and you'll be adored. No need to slip into your favourite gown or dinner suit, just put on your old tracksuit, and they'll still think you're glamorous.
No need to plan a special evening, just a night curled up on the couch in front of the TV is just fine, thank-you. No need to make conversation, a pat on the head is enough. And, yes, they'll still love you in the morning and they'll always turn up when you call.
So if you're out for the perfect pet match this Valentine's Day, why not head to the Animal Welfare League. There's plenty of single males and females looking for their ultimate life partner. AWL spokesperson Amanda Freeman said cats and dogs devote themselves to their human counterparts and dedicate their life to making you happy. ``Animals bring people together,'' she said. ``We try to match people to their perfect animal to help them create that special bond with each other. ``A companion will love you unconditionally, no matter how grumpy you are.'' There are over 150 animals up for adoption at AWL who would love to find their perfect match.
So Christmas is over for another year. All that craziness, all that hair-pulling, and particularly all that MONEY, gone again. Well, it was all worth it because personally, I think Christmas is pretty awesome. And then, of course, it leads to the second best thing...SALES!!! Today, my Mum and I braved the horrendous crowds, although not as bad as yesterday, and scored ourselves some neat little bargains. Whilst I got some great deals, the shops weren't exactly in tip-top condition. Clothes were everywhere, the right size hard to come by unless you're a 6 and many of the best things weren't even on sale. So, if you do head to your local shopping centre, make sure you have comfy shoes (easy to take on and off if buying shoes), a simple outifit (no tricky zips or thousands of buttons) and be prepared to get down on your hands and knees to find your size (particularly for bras). But the awesome bargains are there, and they're only going to get cheaper as the days go by. Happy Shopping!
Over the last few years we’ve seen the rise of the social networking site to the point where there are some amongst us who spend an unhealthy amount of time making online friends. The girls from Ground Floor Collaboration Christie Coleman and Michelle Gilmore saw the need for a networking website for young, creative and innovative Australians that could be truly constructive. “We were a little puzzled as to why Australia ranks 17th on the OECD table of innovative countries. Then we found out that only 2.1 percent of our GDP is spent on innovation, well below the average.” Says Gilmore.
GFC is a web environment where ideas are developed, jobs shared and even business advice is dished out. All you have to do is log on and make profile; from there you can put your idea out there, help out on someone else’s project or submit a group proposal for one of the high-profile projects. At last there’s a way to make friends with real benefits.
John Oakes, a 70-year-old man working as Santa in a Cairns department store has apparently been sacked (and no I don’t mean that in the bag-full-of- toys sense) for saying "ho ho ho" to customers. His employer sparked what the mainstream news is calling a ‘national outrage’ when it directed its 500-strong cast of shopping center Santas to say "ha ha ha" instead of "ho ho ho" because it could be derogatory to women. Oakes said he was devastated to be stepping out of the red suit but that he bears no grudge towards his former employers and instead is now looking for a new job. Other comments like ‘I’d love to slide down that chimney’ we’re seen as ok.
