30 is the new black

Lily Allen made an appearance on Neighbour’s last night showcasing her song ‘22’ which is currently at number 13 in the Aria Top 50 Single Charts.

‘22’ is about a woman who had the world at her feet at 22 but now she’s almost 30 years old and doesn’t have a career or a boyfriend.

According to the song lyrics, “It’s sad but it’s true how society says her life is already over. There’s nothing to do and there’s nothing to say ‘til the man of her dreams comes along, picks her up and puts her over his shoulder.”

But how many number one singles, movies, magazine covers or product endorsements does it take for celebrities like Lily Allen to realise they are ‘society’?

Read more »

The word nude usually brings up images of celebrities desperate to get their kit off in a bid to launch or revive a dying career. Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian and the latest Vanessa Hudgens photo scandal spring to mind … (yawn) but this spring/summer 09 fashion trend embodies a whole different meaning.

Read more »

Giorgio Armani apparently once said that “When a woman alters her look too much from season to season, she becomes a fashion victim.” Admittedly, most of us have been a fashion victim at some point in our lives - either buying clothing that don’t fit, sacrificing our bodies for uncomfortable clothes or shoes, walking down the street in a short skirt or open toed shoes in sub zero conditions or buying a smaller size in the off chance we lose weight. Here’s ten ways to avoid becoming fashion road kill.

Read more »

Gym rage is on the rise, and whether you’re about to do your first spin class or you’re a regular in the weightsroom, Gillian Nalletamby gives you some tips to help you play nice in the gym.

Arriving at the gym 40 minutes before a popular spin class was about to commence, I found to my dismay that every bike had been accounted for. Tensions rose and a fight broke out when one person accused another gym member of stealing their bike.

So how do you stop gym rage from occurring (and I’m not talking about steroid abuse) and what is the proper gym etiquette to endear you to your fellow gym members?

Read more »

Jumpsuits are gracing Spring 2009 collections from the likes of Dolce and Gabbana, Stella McCartney and Gucci and are a key look for Spring/Summer 09. There is something quite childlike and innocent about the jumpsuit or the aptly named shorter playsuit.

It brings you back to your childhood; hopscotch, pigtails and having a crush on the boy next door. You may never get that dream job or marry your childhood sweetheart but at least now whatever you’re doing, you can look good doing it.

Read more »

Looking for a new post while still at your old one takes skill, writes Gillian Nalletamby.

Finding a new job is hard work. It’s like going into battle – a battle of wits, that is. Job searching takes discipline, determination and just a little bit of stealth and cunning. Here are some tips from a trained veteran to get Operation Job Search under way and get you job ready.

Read more »

Keep everyone guessing with innocent bows one day and going wild with tribal accessories the next. Louis Vuitton heralded the trend with the heavily embellished ‘it’ shoe, Spicy platform sandals, unveilled in their Spring/Summer 2009 collection.

Read more »