www.ErisEveiller.com
 
This week my Covets and Craves are all along a certain theme;

Paisley Daisy

Currently based on the Isle of Wight, the designer creates unique vintage textile collectables such as retro handbags, cushions, purses and clothes. And who doesn't want a unique bag? www.paisleydaisy.co.uk

Jo Weldons Burlesque Handbook.

Jo Weldon is an established star of the Burlesque World. Based in the USA she's written a must have handbook for the aspiring Burlesque star. Full of tips on creating your burlesque persona, routines and costumes as well as advice from many other stars of the circuit. Well written and the best investment I can think of for anyone wanting to start in the burlesque circuit.

www.schoolofburlesque.com/

 
Dolly De Lash

Dolly is not only an award making Pastie maker, she's also responsilble for making my Pasties for my Stig act and is the first person I'd recommend to any burlesque startlet. www.dollydelash.co.uk

That's right, this weeks theme is they are all in the goodybag giveaway! We have a Paisley Daisy bag, Fan dance workshop DVD and pasties (among other goodies). Just comment on any of my posts by the 23rd of July and the comment that makes me smile the most will win.

 
Giveaway! 07/15/2010
 
To win this bundle of goodies, all you have to do it comment on any of my blog posts. The comment that makes me smile the most by Friday the 23rd July will be the winner!
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Included is the Fabulous Jo Weldons Fan Dance DVD (http://www.worlddancenewyork.com/product/silk-feathers-burlesque-fan-dance), The Bombshell Manual of Style
(http://www.bombshellmanual.com/bombshell5.html), Pasties from the Couture pastie maker Dolly De Lash (http://www.dollydelash.co.uk/), a unique handmade bag from Paisley Daisy (http://www.paisleydaisy.co.uk) and a couple of extra surprises.


Good Luck xxx
 
 
A fabulous fourth of July,

Some pictures from backstage at the Orange Rooms Fourth of July. Performing on the same stage as Mr Joe Black, the fabulous Anna Fur Laxis and the beautiful Billie Rae. I had an amazing time.

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Myself and Anna Fur Laxis

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(L-R) Anna Fur Laxis, Joe Black, Billie Rae & Yours Truly 

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Myself & Mr Joe Black

 
Book Review 07/15/2010
 
The True Blood Series - Charlaine Harris

It took me a while to start reading these. I admit I was among those who associated current books about Vampires with the Twilight loving crowd. (I will admit that my only experience of Twilight has been the first movie, but I've never felt the urge to delve further). I like my heroines with some independence, humour and awareness. Vampires, Fairies and goblins were not on my required reading list. Being urged to try one I sat down with the first of the set and tried to ignore the memories of the TV series (I liked the series, but wanted to allow my mind to be uninfluenced). One week and eight books later I was very happy to be proven wrong. Yes these books are never likely to be loved by those who submerse themselves in the literary world - they are far too readable for that.



The world manages to be believable, despite being filled with the cast of old wives tales. Vampires have issues with builders, Werewolves have dating issues and America's far right have a new section of society to hate. Sookie may suffer from the chick lit curse of having a far too active love life, but even this is treated with a tongue in cheek lightness of touch. There are small touches that stop these being my favourite ever books, but with every new book these niggles are less and less.

Four Pasties (with tassels) A very pleasant surprise. Almost like Krispy Kremes, you know they aren't Michelin star food, but they are unapologetic about it - and perfect for when you crave something bad that's oh so good.

 
Book Review 07/15/2010
 
The Reluctant Bride - Lucy Mangan

As I'm sure some of you know by know, Lucy Mangan is one of my favourite columnists (and almost spookily mirrors my inner thoughts on a far too regular basis). And as I'm getting deeply into the details of organising a wedding, this read of her own experiences wedding planning seemed perfectly timed.

The wedding industry works in a way similar to a factory line - it may be your special day, but you're expected to want the same special day as everyone else with the dress, cake and flowers. The Bridezilla cliché has become firmly imbedded in society consciousness along with the idea that girls start planning their wedding at the age of 6 and have opinions on the smallest detail of 'the best day of their life'. Ms Mangan fits in far more realistically with my personal experience of not wanting the excessively ordered and timed wedding, and instead wanting to be left to indulge in a good book, a glass of wine and the luxury of an empty flat.

Following Lucy's story from the meeting of her future husband through to leaving for the honeymoon, it perfectly captures the unexpected stress, drama and moments of pure pantomime involved in wedding planning. I found myself nodding in recognition or laughing unexpectedly at moments scattered among the pages.

I do wish it had delved slightly deeper into the comic aspects instead of keeping the light tone developed during the limits of column writing, but as criticisms go it's a small one. And I'd also have liked more detail on her life outside of the relationship, but hopefully that novel won't be too far away.

Four Pasties - A must for bibliophiles, those lacking the bridezilla gene and who appreciate the peacefulness of an empty house and a good book.

 
 
I do apologise for my long silence, my Computer decided to fail in a most spectacular fashion and it's taken me a while to catch up with everything. Luckily all my posts that wouldn't publish were still buried away so I'm able to publish two weeks of information over the next couple of days.. The giveaway has been delayed and will be announced tonight.

 
 
Just a quick note to say thank you for all the birthday messages. Thank you fabulous people xxx

As an extra thank you, Tonight I'm launching a giveaway on my blog. All you have to do is comment on any post in the next week and the comment that makes me smile the most over will win a small goodie bag. There's DVD's, books, A pair of Dolly De Lash Pasties and a couple of extra surprises. I'll announce the winner on Saturday the 10th.

xxx

(PS. If your reading this before the official announcement, then I guess you get a head start ;) )

 
 
A week behind due to a fabulous weekend away in Kent last weekend, but better late then never (as the football coach said to the national team).

This week, along with nearly everyone else on the planet, I'm swooning over the i-phone4. Having to wait a couple of weeks to get one but really looking forward to it. I do adore Apple products even if I do wish they could grow up a bit when it comes to Flash...

 
I'm starting hunting for my wedding cake and have fallen in love with the fabulous cakes at Maison Blanc (www.maisonblanc.co.uk/) - how gorgeous are they? And in my hunt for cakes I decided to pass on the address of my favouite blogs, www.foodbeam.combeautiful. 

 
And what week wouldn't be complete without some music to listen to as I try to recreate some of those fabulous cakes in the Kitchen. Luckily one of my favourite bands, the very talented 'Apocalyptica' is gearing to launch their new album "7th Symphony" and have started releasing the odd track online. Listen here to the single featuring Gavin Rossdale. www.myspace.com/apocalyptica

 

 
 
SATC2

A bit of a late comment seeing how everyone and their mother has now seen this, but I finally got the chance last weekend while celebrating lil sis' birthday.

*Spoiler alert*

The first movie felt like an entire series condensed and edited down to movie length with some token efforts to keep an executive happy.They managed to fit in some humour and touches from the TV show while ignoring the glaring plot holes and making room for an X-factor winner and some far too obvious product placement. Nothing that would have won an oscar but nothing truly offensive to fans of the TV show.

The second movie had the feeling that someone gave the executive total power....

The actors, costumes and scenery all played their part against some truly dreadful ideas (Karoke style woman power? Really? Glee gets away with singing. SATC doesn't- and the scene with woman of all nationalities joining in and standing proud still make me cringe.)The Actors know their charcters well enough to slip back into them, It would be harder to play the desinger name drop shot game this time round. (Not counting the scene with the obvios Dior outfit) and the travelling to another city wasn't quite as bad as I was expecting once you get past the stereotyping. (Although would have been nice to have seen a better mix of muslim woman style..they weren't supposed to have been in Saudi after all).



I admit I may have started from a disadvantage after catching some of the better episodes on late night tv but the cynical humour and witty one liners seemed to be replaced by trite observations and predictable scenes. The charcters have become confined by the script to one word personalities defined by their dress sense. I didn't hate the movie (the goodwill generated from the series is still pretty strong), but I really hope they let this rest now.

The studio should be commended to their commitment to the flogging dead equine industry.

2 Pasties: Still beats hot tub time machine.

 
Beauty Review 06/16/2010
 
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Stay don't stray.

Finally got a chance to try some of this benefit eye primer. Since Benefit is discontinuing the FY...eye I thought I'd better try the replacement before stocking up.

Completely different texture to the FY...eye and not so easily controllable. Being a liquid in a pump you don't have much say over the amounts (and it does seem to like to pump out twice as much as you need….hmmm nothing like making sure you speed through a product to increase sales benebabes is there?). Although being in a pump does keep it cleaner from all the bugs & bacteria. In order to get the pump working I did have to spend a while playing with the cap.

The texture is nice (and easier to work with) but I didn't find it as mattifying as FY…eye so I wouldn't trust it to keep my eyeshadow unmovable. I have the feeling it may have been designed for normal to dry skin, but if you have oily skin then it isn't as good. My eyeshadow begain to show signs of creasing around lunchtime.

It was however fabulous for my undereye concealer.

 

2/5 Pasties: I'll be heading back to a Benefit counter to stock up on FY…eye ASAP. Great in one area but packaging and main promise was a disappoinment. Don't think I'll be getting this again.

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