CHERYL AND ASHLEY- THE END?

She vowed to ‘Fight For This Love’ and ‘Stand By’ him when the papers first claimed that her footballer husband of four years Ashley cheated on her, but it seems now Cheryl Cole or should I say Tweedy could be fighting a lost battle for her love after it emerged that he sent a string of X rated text messages and photos of himself to a glamour wanabe Sonya Wild and to another unnamed woman, just nine months earlier while poor Cheryl was working hard as a judge on the X Factor.

Firstly, how does anyone even think of cheating on a woman like Cheryl Cole I do not know. Now would be a good time for Ashley Cole to book that much needed appointment at Specsavers do you not think as clearly he does not see how successful and gorgeous his soon to be ex wife is.
What’s more, the cheat even had the nerve to accuse Cheryl on his infidelity claiming she was never around to be a ‘good proper wife’- well I’m sorry Ashley, but that’s just not good enough and certainly not an excuse to play around.

Cheryl worked damn hard to forgive Ashley and get her marriage back on track after the 2008 allegations and said to a magazine that she wanted to try for a baby soon once she finishes filming the X Factor and even claimed that her marriage was rock solid.

It just goes to show that money cannot buy everything…Cashley Cole earns a staggering £82,000 a week at Chelsea and is married to the nations sweetheart but yet that still wasn’t enough..and the ‘sex text cheat’ didn’t just cheat once on the poor Geordie lass….just when she thought her marriage was finally back on track after the scandal with blonde Aimee Walton, she had to be publicly humiliated again just when she got off to a flying start with her solo career.

The recent scandal with John Terry and his wife Toni welcoming him back with toned, tanned open arms doesn’t help either, it’s almost as if she easily let him off the hook and what about their recent pictures in Dubai canoodling with one another? You’d almost think they were newlyweds on their honeymoon! I’m sorry Toni, but don’t you know…once a cheat, always a cheat! If the likes of Cheryl Cole gets cheated on, what hope do the rest of us have? Facebook users have even created a group on the Facebook site:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/If-cheryl-cole-gets-cheated-on-then-weve-got-no-hope/315072230641?ref=mf which of course I became a fan of.

You got to give it to her though, ever the professional, once the news was out, she still carried on performing at the Brit awards on the 16th of February, minus her wedding ring. Viewers reported that she was ‘tired’, ‘gaunt’ and’ lip synched out of tune’ which of course was perfectly understandable. She then jetted off to LA the next day using hunky dancer Derek Hough’s shoulders to cry on when further news of her husband splashed across tabloids including the Seattle city council worker, Ann Corbitt.

Fortunately and finally, she came to her senses and her management announced the couple’s split after she sent him packing via a text with even rumours flying around of a ‘quickie divorce’ Hurrah! Although, lets not get our hopes up just yet, apparently she has agreed to meet Ashley after he bombarded her with a billion of his calls and texts and her friends and family are said to be worried that her cheating husband could manage to talk her round a second time.

She is set to appear on 'Friday Night With Jonathan Ross' on the 12th of March, no doubt millions of viewers will tune in to hear her formally announce her split with Ashley Cole, although its got to be debated, will she or will she not cry on the show? I, for one, will certainly tune-in to find out.

If they do permanently split up, it wouldn’t be such a bad thing for Cheryl. As they didn’t sign a pre nup, she is entitled to half of the £22million fortune and assets. PR guru, Max Clifford reckons she could make it big in America and will become even more well known if she splits from him and she may just take up Simon Cowell’s offer on judging the American version of the ‘X Factor’ as nothing is stopping her now Ashley is out of her life.

Ultimately the decision is up to Cheryl with how she wants to move on; although we say DUMP HIM! One thing for sure though, is that Cheryl has many supporters behind her. Hopefully she will choose the right decision and the one that’s best for her…….the one that involves divorcing Ashley Cole.

Now now boys…form an orderly queue please….

What are your views on all of this? Should she or should she not dump her cheating husband?

HOW TO LOOK LIKE CHERYL COLE…WELL ALMOST.

Ok, so all the women want to look like Cheryl Cole and most men find her attractive. Whilst in 2003, she made headlines for her assault on a nightclub worker, these days she seems to be famous for her success as a judge on the Xfactor, her L’Oreal deal because ‘She’s Worth It’, her fantastic wardrobe and even fantastic looks. Don’t think the same could be said for her husband though….
She has come a long way since she first appeared on Pop Idol, both in terms of success and looks. Not that she was an ugly duckling before mind you, and it’s clear that she has not had any drastic plastic surgery; instead she dropped a few stubborn pounds that defined her face and gave her cheekbones most people would pay good money for. She had a few veneers put in to give her the classic Hollywood smile and most people alleged that she had Botox…which she strongly denies….in all fairness, she does have great skin and airbrushing is simply not an issue here, she looks just as great as she does on stage, TV and pictures. The rest was simply down to good make up and wardrobe and hiring the best hairstylist to give her the ‘most desired’ hair vote in every poll. Jealous…us?
Ok, but let’s not forget an important factor in all this, as much as she hates the tag (and although she has her own career and money in her own right) she is a WAG (That’s Wives and Girlfriends to you and me) and being married to a footballer certainly helps. Mr and Mrs Cole have something we mere mortals do not and that’s simply millions in the bank.
These millions can mean having the best facialist, manicurist, pedicurist, stylist, make up artist, hairstylist, nutritionist and god knows what other ‘ist’ these celebs have at their call 24 hours.
The stunning Geordie makes the most of what she has, for starters, she’s not particularly tall, but wacking on a sexy pair of Christian Louboutin shoes, gives her height and not to mention making her slim, tanned, toned legs stand out......something that’s not impossible for us humans to do too if we wished.
I guess what I am trying to say here is that ok, we will never completely and utterly look like Cheryl Cole physically (unless you resort to the surgeon’s knife? no didn’t think so) but by using clever make up, getting clothes to suit our body shape, having a new hair cut and colour and a few pampering sessions could mean one thing ladies…we too could soon look like Cheryl Cole.
Here are my top ten simple tips below to get you that one step closer to looking just as gorgeous ….and that is without needing millions in the bank…
1) WEIGHT. If you are short (like me) with a few stubborn pounds, it may be best to lose these, tone up by exercising for 30 minutes 3 times a week, work on the upper area one day, the middle part the next and on day three the lower part, i.e. thighs and bums. Toning up will define cheekbones and our clothes will look better. Who needs a costly gym membership, doing this at home will work out the same, jogging on the spot, skipping etc.

2) HAIR. One thing obvious with Cheryl is her gorgeous mane, thick and smooth. I would suggest getting clip in hair extensions (Clip Hair are quite good- Google it) and choose some chocolate brown colour with a few highlights in it. The trick is to get the extensions the same length as your own hair and not longer, this is what Cheryl does. Get some help in cutting the extensions to match your hair and wear these as often as you want as they don’t damage your hair and takes about 5-10 minutes clipping in. Invest in a good shampoo and ALWAYS condition hair, leave in for a few minutes and if you’re really brave do your final hair rinse with COLD water as this will smooth down the cuticles and give a natural shine. For volume, use a good voluminising mousse, (Tresemme and BedHead are good) and use large hair curlers at the ends to get waves/curls like hers and blow dry using the correct brushes, rounds ones, and blast it with cold air to hold your style in place.

3 ) MAKE UP. Cheryl obviously has great skin and is never seen with heavy caked on make up. Invest in good quality make up; MAC is the best in my opinion. She is known to use MAC face and body foundation (get some help in choosing the right shade for your skin) and L’Oreal Volume shocking mascara in carbon black, of course on special nights out, try out false eyelashes- Eyelure ones are usually good, and whats more, Girls Aloud have designed their own range- Kimberly’s are the best in my opinion. (They usually contain instructions as how to put them on- apply a few coats of mascara on top). Use a good fake tan lotion, Cheryl is a fan of Fake bake, St Tropez is good too, apply this over your body for a sun kissed glow (but exfoliate first as application will be smoother) and use shimmering lotion to define shoulders, cheeks, bust etc like Cheryl.

4) SKIN .MOISTERISE, MOISTERISE, MOISTERISE, if possible, cleanse tone and moisturise every day, and always remember the neck area as people tend to neglect this area. ALWAYS remove make up before bed as the dirt and oil will clog up your skin. To keep your skin hydrated, drink 2 litres of water a day, cut on caffeine, starchy foods, fizzy drinks and sugar. If possible, drink green tea throughout the day as not only is it good for metabolism, but it has great antioxidants too. Fruit juices and smoothies can also count towards your daily 2 litres. If you smoke, give up! Once a week, put on a face pack, or make your own at home. Steaming your face will also work and open up your pores.

5) NAILS. Nail extensions are also a great way to look groomed, medium length; square tips with a French manicure will usually look the best and will last 4-5 weeks depending on where you get them done.

6) FOOD. ‘You are what you eat’- ALWAYS have breakfast, a porridge or bowl of Special K will keep hunger at bay till lunch. Do not eat any carbs after 6pm, and snack on fruit, carrots, blueberries, celery sticks. You can dip it in hummus to make it less boring and of course don’t forget to treat yourself once in a while! (Chocolate!). Take a good hair, skin and nails supplement like Perfectil tablets if your diet is not rich in nutrients.

7) EYES. To make your eyes stand out, invest in Freshlook cosmetic lenses; get almond/chocolate brown coloured ones to match your Cheryl’s eyes! Bring these out, with lashes of mascara and kohl eyeliner around the eyes.For fresh eyes, invest in sparking/brightening eye drops and to soothe tired, irritated eyes, the good old cold cucumbers over them always work. For puffy eyes, keep your eye gel in the fridge and apply this when needed.

8) POUT. For a ‘fake’ it pout without all the injections, invest in a good plumping lip-gloss. Sally Hansen and Soap and Glory are some good affordable ones to name a few. Available from all Superdrug’s and Boots.

9) BODY. Apply any good cream after coming out of the shower to lock in moisture, best to do when you skin is slightly damp. Also, use a body brush and ‘dry brush’ in circular motions over your body brushing towards to heart, paying particular attention to the knees and elbows. This will remove dead skin cells and boost circulation.

10) BE HAPPY. There is no point in doing all of the above religiously if you are not happy inside. Eliminate any major stress in your life, relax and have some ‘me time’ when you can. Get plenty of sleep at night, eight hours is usually sufficient, think positive, do positive, do Yoga when you get some spare time, spend quality time with your loved ones and if you feel good, you will definitely look better for it.

See, told you it doesn’t need to break the bank, print this out, stick it wherever you like and where you can see it, (mine is on the fridge!) , do at least 2 of these things daily and you’ll be looking fantabulous in no time, quicker than you can say Cheryl Cole.

SUPERDRUG- GET YOUR BEAUTY FIX.

Everyone that knows me knows that I am a total make up junkie, which is why I just LOVE Superdrug. Maybe the fact that I was once a Saturday girl there has a little something to do with it, but the fact that is, I just luurrvveee a bargain and can always be sure to find a few there. Not to mention, the gorgeous hot pink themes and carrier bags you get to carry your lovely shopping in as opposed to Boots boring standard ones that looks better when my grandmother’s carrying them.

Whether you are simply stocking up on your shampoos and shower gels or buying vitamins, everything about Superdrug is fun and girly. What’s more, you find quality products at affordable prices. And if your budget cannot stretch far that month, (We all need to look after the pennies at some point!) Superdrug own brands are just as good.

To mention a few old time faves, Superdrug Vitamin E All Over Body cream 4754ml at £2.79 is an absolute godsend! I’m never without their Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner in Coconut Sweet Almond, smells so divine you almost want to eat the thing. And at just 0.97p it hardly breaks the bank. So what do I do? I buy four bottles of course and it still works out cheaper than one bottle of Head and Shoulders. Bargain with a capital B!

Much to the horror of my other half, my cupboard at home now resembles a shop, from a cellulite firming gel, to a bust cream, firming neck gel and a cute mini pink dental floss. See, the thing is, who needs expensive lotions and potions? (Crème de La Mer anyone?), when you can get absolutely anything and everything under one roof? Why pay a ridiculous amount for a moisturiser when one at Superdrug can do just the same thing to your pretty face.

If you’re a proper girly girl like moi and love magazines just as much as make up, Superdrug has a monthly magazine called ‘DARE’ and guess what it doesn’t cost a penny! This little magazine is like my mini high street beauty bible, its packed with lots of goodies up for grabs in competitions, the latest health news, interviews with celebs (Even A-listers) great offers, the latest hot looks and a perfect size to fit into your handbag! Could a girl be more happier?
To say im like a kid in a sweet shop would be an understatement…just recently I went in to stock up on a few beauty essentials and found that they now do a fab hot pick reusable bag for just 99p, all the more reason to shop and do your bit for the environment!
And what about the fabulous 2true make up range you can find on their rotating stands? Its obvious Superdrug hasn’t scrimped on quality with these gorgeous products and it ranges from bronzers to fake eyelashes and the best bit…? All at £1.95 each or three for a fiver! Hows that for a glam look on a purse friendly budget? My personal favourite is their Eyeshadow dazzlers in shimmering Copper.

You got to love Superdrug for their fantastic offers each month, this month I stocked up on my Vitamin C vits not just because I want to steer clear of a cold but also because they are Buy One Get One Free this month till the 16th of Feb.
For those lazy gals (And guys!) if you are just too lazy to go out, you can shop online on their equally great user friendly website http://www.superdrug.com/ they promise free delivery provided that you spend £35 or more. Call me old fashioned but as much as I love all this ‘online’ stuff nowadays, I cannot get the same buzz as I do in store when I ‘oooh and ‘aaah’ over smelling the gorgeous shampoos and luxurious shower creams and hearing the beeps of my shopping being scanned at the till.

When im feeling a little low and miserable, I can always count on a trip to Superdrug to brighten up my mood and splash out on my beloved make up and creams without feeling guilty. J

Here are my top ten Superdrug essentials:

1) Superdrug Vitamin E All Over Body cream.
2) Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner in Coconut Sweet Almond
3) 2True Eyeshadow dazzlers in shimmering Copper.
4) Superdrug Vitamin C 500mg Tablets
5) Superdrug Total care Mini Dental Floss in pink.
6) Superdrug Extra Strength Mouthwash Original.
7) Superdrug Beauty Essentials Nail Polish Remover
8) Superdrug Lip Therapy Aloe Vera
9) Superdrug Cotton Wool pads
10) Superdrug Tea Tree and Peppermint Facial scrub.

I hope you found this round up fun to read as much as I had fun writing it J

What are your beauty essentials and why?

Speak soon,
Superdrug Addict xoxo

KEEPING UP WITH KIM KARDASHIAN

I got to admit; when I first saw Cheryl Cole I had a bit of a girly crush on her, with her doll like complexion and gorgeous hair (with or without extensions) but when I saw pictures of Kim Kardashian recently I was in total awe of the stunning black haired Armenian beauty that I had to push Cheryl Cole aside for a while. (Does anyone else agree, she’s not looking too great at the moment?)So, I recently started watching ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ and following Kim Kardashian on Twitter and her blog on http://kimkardashian.celebuzz.com/ and boy am I hooked.
Whilst the shows are not particularly hugely entertaining (you do get sick of watching them at some point!), I do like to see how Kim and her lesser famous sisters style their hair and clothes and divide their time between home and running their two stores ‘DASH’ and ‘Smooch’ with a helping hand from their ‘momager’ Kris who is equally glamorous (after a thousand visits to the plastic surgeon I guess)
In between all this fascination, I did think to myself as to what exactly is Kim Kardashian famous for? The infamous sex tape with her then boyfriend Ray J? Her partying on the LA club scene? Dating footballer Reggie Bush? Either way, she has made a big name for herself and if it takes a sex tape to do so, then so be it, (Not that I’m contemplating we all do a sex tape to get famous mind you).I think it’s safe to say that Kim is the prettiest out of all her sisters, with her smooth dark hair, olive tone complexion and curvaceous figure, butt implants or not. Her makeup is immaculate and she usually opts for the black/ grey/brown smoky eyed and nude lips look courtesy of her favourite MUA Mario Dedivanovic. Check out his blog on: http://spoiledpretty.blogspot.com/2009/05/mario-dedivanovic-kim-kardashians.html for more tips from the man himself.


I don’t mess around when it comes to Kim related news, her equally pretty blog is updated daily with photos of her recent outings as well as a Kim ‘Q&A’ style tips on anything from hair and makeup tips to relationship advice.
Some argue that she has had extensive cosmetic work, and if this is the case, then it was very cleverly done, I don’t think a big bust is to do with the fact that you’re Armenian, neither the fact that she has a big booty a la Ms Jennifer Lopez. The most noticeable thing in my opinion is her nose, check out the before and after pictures and see for yourself @ http://kimkardashian.celebuzz.com/kim-to-the-rescue/ and scroll down a little to ‘Kim to the Rescue: I never had plastic surgery! Hmmm, we believe you Kimberly…..
She puts her nose down to ‘clever contouring’ now I know some MUA’s are good but magicians they are not.

And what about her wonderfully sculpted cheeks? No amount of expensive blusher can create that effect. And her lips? There are definitely some fillers swimming around in there.
But let’s give her the benefit of the doubt here, she is not afraid to feature on the show without make up and she still looks equally good. And no doubt she works hard at looking good. Proving she’s not just a pretty face, she does have what many of us don’t, an entrepreneur (Shoe Dazzle to name a few), actress, model and socialite in no particular order. She’s also launched her own perfume, produced PR documentary ‘The Spindustry’ and the Dash dolls even had talks with producers of publishing a book revealing their style, fashion and beauty tips! No doubt these would soon go flying off the shelves. She is also expected to make an appearance at New York Fashion Week unveiling her new Bebe clothing line.

Girls (and guys) adore her all across the globe, some hate her (yes believe it or not) and the good news is that you do not need to spend an absolute fortune if you desire to look a little like Kim Kardashian. For starters, I’m not qualified in beauty to dish out all this advice, but you can use any good black hair dye from any Superdrug or Boots Stores (Make sure you do a allergy test first though), but bear in mind black hair can be difficult to maintain in terms of colour and condition and I guess it would need quite a bit of maintenance. Since Kim’s hair is long, you’d also need to invest in some quality black clip in hair extensions if your hair is short.
Cheaper make up alternatives can also be found again in Superdrug or Boots and the best thing about it is that they allow you to test the makeup on the back of your hands so you can see the exact shades and ‘feel’ of them before buying. One of Kim’s favourite lip glosses is Nars in Turkish Delight but at £23 a pop, I don’t think I’ll be rushing out to get it just yet!
Sexy Kim Kardashian is not afraid to reveal her makeup tips to her fans and its obvious that she’s a huge fan of MAC. Being the stalker that I am, I’ve come to know that she uses the following:1) She uses Photo Shoot Make up Primer
2) MAC concealer in NW25
3) Make Up Forever liquid foundation, a mixture of shade 4 and 5.
4) M.A.C. Select Sheer Pressed Powder NC 30
5) M.A.C Gingerly Blush
6) M.A.C. Paint pot in a light color that matches her skin called Painterly.
7) Her beloved smoky eyes: If it’s black smoky eye, Carbon by M.A.C.; if its Grey smoky ,eye Knight Divine or Print; if it’s brown smoky eye she uses Embark by M.A.C. she loves a fresh shimmery look as well and uses M.A.C. Pigment called Tan.
8) Her favourite black pencil eye liner is by Stilla in black.
9) She uses M.A.C. Zoom mascara and Lancome Hypnose in Black.
10) For her nude lips, she uses M.A.C. Lipliner called Stripdown and a lipstick called Angel and Nars Turkish Delight lip-gloss on top. Or for very nude matte lips she wears Nars Belle De Jour and lines her lips first with M.A.C. Subculture lipliner.
Source: http://www.celebritybeautybuzz.com/index.php/2008/04/kim-kardashians-makeup-secrets/

One thing with Kim Kardashian is she is a lady of many talents unlike the likes of Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton who make the headlines for all the wrong reasons. From what I can see, she is very sweet, down to earth and adores her fans.
All I can say is Reggie Bush.....you are one lucky guy!