I LOVE your Blog!

I have been tagged by Bobbylicious to do a blog interview

I love asking and answering questions - so here goes!

1. Why did you create your blog?

Since I was 14 I have always kept a journal. I always worry that I will end up with Alzheimers and not be able to remember my life. I want to leave a message for my kids and grandkids to live life to its fullest. And I also love the therapeutic side of writing, it is a wonderful form of stress relief for me.

2. What kind of blogs do you follow?

I love following blogs of people who are quirky and have a different approach to life. As long as they are good writers with a fun sense of humour, I will read it!

3. Favourite make-up brands

I am a huge MAC fan - luckily I have bought my MAC products at dirt cheap prices when Estee Lauder had a sale. Otherwise I also like Revlon - and especially now that I am anti-vivisection, there aren't many brands I can use. Luckily MAC and Estee Lauder are Animal Friendly!

4. Favourite clothing brands

I always end up spending my money at Truworths. If I could afford it, I would wear Guess and Sissy Boy - I think their girly styles are just too pretty!

5. Your indispensable make-up product?

Lipgloss and some eye - liner. Next - foundation.

6. Your favourite colour

Pinks! Pale, dark or shimmery.... PINK!

7. Your perfume? 

Princess by Vera Wang and Noa.

8. Your favourite film?

I have too many favourites! I love the Girly movies.... Ugly Truth, 13 Going on 30, Just married, How to lose a guy in 10 Days.

Braveheart is also a big favourite as well as Mamma Mia

9. What country would you like to visit and why?

I am hoping to save up and visit Thailand and then I would love to explore more of Italy, France and Switzerland and then 1 day see the Greek islands and a bit more of the USA.

And visit the Mayan temples, that would be cool....

10. Write the last question and answer it yourself: Secret Dream?

I would love to be a model for a day and dress up like the stars in the older days - Curvy bodies, perfectly coiffed hair and red lips and have a whole photo shoot dedicated to being every famous movie starlet. Anybody willing to offer their professional services as a make-up artist, hair styler, personal styler and photographer? :-)

I'd like to tag these people:

Krystal over at Village

Evolution

If evolution really exists (which I don't think it does*) but if it did, I think I have evolved from a Woolly Mammoth.

Why else would I have more hair on the rest of my body than what I do on my head?

I see no need for the underarms or legs of nether regions to have any hair.

I spend way too much time, shaving & tweezing to get rid of it

Looks like it is time for another wax.... my skin twinges with the mere thought of it.....

*If man supposedly evolved from Monkies or gorillas or whatever, then why are they still around? 

How to become a Star Style Blogger

This was so funny - I loved this article because I already know so many of you who are just marvelous at writing about style! Besides Random ramblings - I am not sure what my style is, everyone always seems to have such structured posts and thoughts - mine are just everywhere!!

From HERE:

How To Become A Star Style Blogger

By: Connie Wang & Piera Gelardi, Designed by Joshua Covarrubias

Great taste, a solid camera, a little charm, and some handy html know-how...yes, it takes way more than just that to become a style blogger. The internet's become inundated with thousands of Dot Coms of the style persuasion, and your blog's gotta have some serious mojo in order to be the next Style Rookie, Sea of Shoes, or Fashion Toast. But, that's not to say that there isn't a certain recipe for success—in fact, we've mapped out a step-by-step guide to taking the style blogger world by storm AND rising to the top. Here's how!

My infamous Flirtillinis

Ok so obviously they are named after me, but that would be telling! :-)

In the spirit(excuse the pun) of the Festive Season I thought I would share my secret recipe for the most delicious (and only) cocktail I have successfully created.

It is a type of a spin on an Apple Martini, but I prefer sweet drinks and this is just up my alley.

RaceCar is not allowed to drink due to his Kidney failure, but even he enjoys a glass of my special Flirtillini.

So without further waffling - here is the recipe - let me know how yours turns out:

Flirtillinis


*1 Green Apple - not sweet.
*Chilled Appletiser - (sparkling apple juice)
*Chilled Vodka
*Chilled Green Apple Sourz 
*Some green Oros powder (the kind you use to mix Oros coldrink) or sour green apple jelly powder would also work
*Pretty Martini glasses


1: Slice up apple into pieces and let soak in a saucer of Apple Sourz (this prevents the apple from going brown and also gives it a delicious flavour)
2: Dip finger in water and run around the edge of each glass - immediately dip into a saucer that has enough Oros powder to coat the entire rim - set aside to harden
3: Pour 1 tot of Vodka and 2 tots of Apple Sourz into the glass
4: Top up with Applestiser
5: Make a slit in your apple piece, dip the top into the Oros mixture and position slit side over rim of glass
6: Drink and enjoy!


Warning - guests make request top ups, make enough apple slices just in case!

The Book Bitches

I started our bookclub in May 2009 with the purpose of saving money on books and letting my respective friends meet.

We grew to 9 members, but the original 4. But the new members were recruits of a friend and just didn't fit in with us at all.

So I fired 6 people for not conforming to the rules (hence our new name: The Book Bitches)
 
What were the rules?
 
Champagne is compulsory and you have to have a theme when you host. Not difficult is it?
 
Past themes have included:
 
Funny hats
Uncomfortable shoes
Feather boas
Slippers
Something sparkly
Cleavage Day
High Tea
 
We have had lots of fun and read so many books I would not have ordinarily bought, but thoroughly enjoyed.