Girls it doesn't matter whatever size you are, when it come to Christmas time every women has the same dilemma !! We all want to eat and enjoy ourselves, but also look fabulous in our Christmas dresses ! Lets be honest, there is no point saying 'oh I'm going to watch what I eat' because quite frankly that's not gonna happen ! It's Christmas, relax, enjoy yourself !!! When it comes to smoothing out those love handles invest in a good pair of 'pull you in' pants!
Every girl should purchase a pair, especially to help with the styles and cuts of the dresses out this season! Ok, so they may not be the most attractive looking panties, but they do the job!
They range in different 'strengths'! There and lots of mild 'pull you in's' that focus on flattening the stomach an then some that work well as scaffolding ! It's always a good idea to try them on with the dress that you are going to wear so you get the best fit!
I always go for black support underwear because I just think the colour is the most flattening but most stores also have ranges in white and nude !! Remember if your dress is white, always go for nude underwear! It won't show, where as white underwear will !
Stores with great ranges of support underwear are:
Marks and Spencer's
Debenhams
John Lewis
Try them out, give them a go and feel fabulous !! Xx
Thursday 27 December 2012
Tuesday 25 December 2012
Merry Christmas From Single Girl World.
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas Day!
We hope you got everything you wished for and are spending the day with someone you love.
Eat, drink and be Merry!!!!
Lots of Love
SGW
xxx
Wednesday 12 December 2012
Present Buying - for boys.
I always find it quite difficult to buy for boys (I have a younger brother and it ALWAYS takes me ages to decide on his present)
This year I've searched the shops for the perfect gifts for boys. I thought I'd share them with you lovelies, in case you struggle like I do.
Paperchase - £15.00
For the man that's always on the go! I got one of these for my dad last year because he always leaves notes on paper all round our house.
Burton - £35
I've actually bought this jumper for my brother (so I hope he doesn't secretly follow our blog!) It's warm so a definite winner for the winter season!
Next - £12
This hat is a perfect choice for the boy who has everything. I've seen a few guys walking round town sporting this woolly number.
This year I've searched the shops for the perfect gifts for boys. I thought I'd share them with you lovelies, in case you struggle like I do.
Paperchase - £15.00
For the man that's always on the go! I got one of these for my dad last year because he always leaves notes on paper all round our house.
Burton - £35
I've actually bought this jumper for my brother (so I hope he doesn't secretly follow our blog!) It's warm so a definite winner for the winter season!
Next - £12
This hat is a perfect choice for the boy who has everything. I've seen a few guys walking round town sporting this woolly number.
Men Kind - £10.99
A quirky mug is always a good gift, Men Kind have a whole range of Mugs, this one is my personal favourite!!
iwantoneofthose.com - £12.49
This is a Guitar Lovers dream!! With this plectrum maker he'll be able to pretend he's a rockstar making his own plectrums to give away after gigs.
iwantoneofthose.com - £9.99
A book packed full of all the tips a man would need to survive in the wilderness, what more does a London Living boy need! haha!
I hope some of these helped you with your search for presents for boys! Happy Shopping!!!!!
SGW xx
Tuesday 11 December 2012
The gift that keeps giving...
If you are in London over the next 9 days and are looking for presents for little ones, then head over to Covent Garden Piazza and buy a Christmas present from "The Toyshop." The Toyshop was created by the lovely people at Barclaycard and this Christmas they are hoping to raise £15,000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
It really is the gift that keeps giving as all of the profits from the shop go straight to Great Ormond Street Hospital a wonderful place that is close to SGW hearts.
I went to "The Toyshop" yesterday and picked up presents for my little cousins. Knowing that not only will it make my cousins happy on Christmas Day but the present I bought will give money to a wonderful charity made it an even better purchase.
The staff are friendly and helpful and the best bit is with every purchase you get the chance to win a Mr B toy from the barclaycard advert!
If you are a Barclaycard customer then you get the chance to use their VIP lounge and grab a mulled wine while your presents are gift wrapped!
Please go down and support a wonderful idea and spread a little Christmas cheer!
SGW
xx
It really is the gift that keeps giving as all of the profits from the shop go straight to Great Ormond Street Hospital a wonderful place that is close to SGW hearts.
I went to "The Toyshop" yesterday and picked up presents for my little cousins. Knowing that not only will it make my cousins happy on Christmas Day but the present I bought will give money to a wonderful charity made it an even better purchase.
The staff are friendly and helpful and the best bit is with every purchase you get the chance to win a Mr B toy from the barclaycard advert!
If you are a Barclaycard customer then you get the chance to use their VIP lounge and grab a mulled wine while your presents are gift wrapped!
Please go down and support a wonderful idea and spread a little Christmas cheer!
SGW
xx
Thursday 6 December 2012
Winter Wonderland!
Lost your Christmas Spirit? Never fear Winter Wonderland is here, and it's guaranteed to fill you with Christmassy Cheer! Head on down to Hyde Park (although it's sometimes best to get off a tube stop before and walk down) for your fill of festive fun. The Wonderland is full of fabulous things to do and see there's stalls, live bands, food, drinks, rides.... I could go on and on!
The Wonderland is open daily from 10am- 10pm so you have plenty of time to take in all it has to offer!! (It can get quite crowded at weekends so if your free in the week, I'd absolutely suggest it!) It does get pretty cold after a while though so wrap up warm - because it doesn't matter how many mulled Ciders you drink it's just not going to work!!
The Wonderland is really beautiful and is full of really lovely stalls, although in my opinion it is better at night time, when all the lights are on not only is it Christmassy it's also so romantic!
Talking of romance, it's the perfect place for a first date. Don't worry if you don't have a date lined up though because it is also perfect for girly days out and family fun!
You can spend as little or as much as you like, I spent under £5 on my last visit and had an absolute blast! I got a drink from the bar and sat at the Star Inn listening to a band play, they were superb and the atmosphere was brilliant with everyone getting up to dance along.
There really is something for everyone at the Wonderland whether you want to show off your "Torvill and Dean" moves on the ice rink or be a dare devil on the zip wire!
Don't miss out on the fun! Get down to Hyde park before January 6th to enjoy the festive cheer!!
Love from London,
J
xx
Monday 3 December 2012
Artists for Humanity - The Store!!
Artists for Humanity is a great non-profit organization which helps young people in the creative arts!
Their Mission-
'Artists For Humanity, a vibrant, non-profit organization located in Boston's Fort Point Channel Art District, bridges economic, racial and social divisions by providing under-resourced urban youth with the keys to self- sufficiency through paid employment in art and design.'
Today I went to their store in Boston and it is full of amazing unique gifts, as well as cool tshirts and merchandise with the AFH logo on it.
I especially loved the 'ReVision Jewelry' handmade from magazines, project materials and paint chips. So quirky and unique, no one will have a pair to match!
Perfect presents for Christmas this year and you will be helping a great organization !!
The store can be found at One Faneuil Hall Square, Boston. Also check out their website at www.afhboston.org
Have fun shopping !!
SGW from Boston with Love xx
Their Mission-
'Artists For Humanity, a vibrant, non-profit organization located in Boston's Fort Point Channel Art District, bridges economic, racial and social divisions by providing under-resourced urban youth with the keys to self- sufficiency through paid employment in art and design.'
Today I went to their store in Boston and it is full of amazing unique gifts, as well as cool tshirts and merchandise with the AFH logo on it.
I especially loved the 'ReVision Jewelry' handmade from magazines, project materials and paint chips. So quirky and unique, no one will have a pair to match!
Perfect presents for Christmas this year and you will be helping a great organization !!
The store can be found at One Faneuil Hall Square, Boston. Also check out their website at www.afhboston.org
Have fun shopping !!
SGW from Boston with Love xx
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Bra Fittings.
Today I feel like I could take on the world, I literally feel so super confident it's unbelievable. The reason, it's simple.... I had a bra fitting. I know this might sound MENTAL. But I went and got my bra fitted and picked out a new bra and knicker set as a treat - trust me girls there is no better retail therapy than underwear shopping for yourself! I am wearing them for the first time and I feel wonderful. This might actually have something to do with the fact that my bra actually fits for the first time in 5 years!!!!
I told my friend about it today thinking I might just be mental and she said her mum always used to say to her:
"If you have a good set of underwear on you can always hold your head up high, knowing that underneath you look good."
I got my bra fitted in Debenhams, the service was amazing and the choice of bras was incredible, and they are really good quality for money too!!
If you don't have time to pop in to Debenhams, then check out their DIY Bra fitting page!!!
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_142611_-1
Here's a few of my favourite designs I found in store:
All Bras I've posted on here can be found online at www.debenhams.com
J x
I told my friend about it today thinking I might just be mental and she said her mum always used to say to her:
"If you have a good set of underwear on you can always hold your head up high, knowing that underneath you look good."
I got my bra fitted in Debenhams, the service was amazing and the choice of bras was incredible, and they are really good quality for money too!!
If you don't have time to pop in to Debenhams, then check out their DIY Bra fitting page!!!
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_142611_-1
Here's a few of my favourite designs I found in store:
I got this one - it's amazing!!!!!!!
Happy Bra shopping girls!!!!!!All Bras I've posted on here can be found online at www.debenhams.com
J x
Thursday 22 November 2012
The best Christmas Sandwich - Part One
Tis the season, to eat Christmas Sandwiches and I am eating a LOT OF THEM! All in the name of research of course.
It's such a chore eating all those yummy Christmas Sandwiches, but someones got to do it!
So here are my findings so far...
Co-Operative - 8/10
(10p goes to Carers Trust)
This sandwich had the perfect Cranberry to Turkey ratio. It was moist and the stuffing was really tasty!
Marks and Spencer - 9/10
(some money goes to Shelter)
M&S have a wonderful Christmas range - including Christmas drinks with little Santa hats and Reindeer on the lids!
This sandwich was PACKED with Turkey and as you would expect was really tasty, it would have had a 10/10 if there had been a little more Cranberry sauce!!
Tesco - 7/10
Even though there was a perfect blend of cranberry and Turkey, I gave it a 7 because I wasn't too fussed on the sausage meat. the Cranberry Sauce was amazing though!
It's such a chore eating all those yummy Christmas Sandwiches, but someones got to do it!
So here are my findings so far...
Co-Operative - 8/10
(10p goes to Carers Trust)
This sandwich had the perfect Cranberry to Turkey ratio. It was moist and the stuffing was really tasty!
Marks and Spencer - 9/10
(some money goes to Shelter)
M&S have a wonderful Christmas range - including Christmas drinks with little Santa hats and Reindeer on the lids!
This sandwich was PACKED with Turkey and as you would expect was really tasty, it would have had a 10/10 if there had been a little more Cranberry sauce!!
Tesco - 7/10
Even though there was a perfect blend of cranberry and Turkey, I gave it a 7 because I wasn't too fussed on the sausage meat. the Cranberry Sauce was amazing though!
Monday 19 November 2012
Guilty Pleasure Songs !! What's Yours?
Everybody has a song that they hate to admit that they love! The minute you hear it, you are up on that dance floor quicker than you can say 'I LOVE THIS SONG !!!' and you will quite happily have the dance floor to yourself to work your moves ! There are quite a few songs that Single Girl World love! 'Come on Eileen' has to be our absolute favourite ! There is literally no stopping us when that number starts!!
So what's yours ? Why do you love it so much ?? I think our favourites hold great memories of growing up and family parties! When you find yours, play it loud and proud !!! Everyone has a guilty pleasure playlist !! Create yours !
SGW xxxx
So what's yours ? Why do you love it so much ?? I think our favourites hold great memories of growing up and family parties! When you find yours, play it loud and proud !!! Everyone has a guilty pleasure playlist !! Create yours !
SGW xxxx
Thames Clipper.
New to London and looking for a way to see the city cheaply, well why not jump aboard the Thames Clipper?
It's cheaper than a tour boat and there is a Costa Coffee on board, for you to get a coffee or hot chocolate as you take in all the sights this wonderful city has to offer.
Here are a few snaps from my journey to Greenwich on board the Thames Clipper.
The Thames Clipper even services the O2 (turning up there by boat made me feel like a Rock Star!!!) The priice of a ticket is £6 but if you have a travel card you get a 1/3 off. For more information check out:
http://www.thamesclippers.com/routes-times-prices-booking/prices.html
It really is the best way to see the City, you can take in all of it's finest landmarks from the comfort of your warm seat, or if you are more daring you can sit on the outer deck!
Enjoy!!!
Wednesday 14 November 2012
The funny things men say....
So I blogged about Internet Dating a while back, and I
thought it was about the right time to post about it again. I've been on one
particular site for a while now and find it a brilliant source of
entertainment. I know this isn't the idea of it, but most of the messages I get
off men are like a dating 101 of things not to do!!
So, I thought I’d post down the funniest messages I have
received over the past couple of months, in hope that it will make you laugh,
and may also help some men with their internet dating style. (If you are
reading this and sent me one of these messages then I thank you, you made me
laugh A LOT!!!!)
This was the first message I received upon joining the
website.
“If I give you £50
will you let me suck your toes?”
I think you will all agree with my choice of NOT replying to
this message, especially when his profile picture was a picture of him wearing
pants and fishnet tights. Although I really did want to write him a little
message to say “This is probably why you are single!”
“Hi, so I just moved into my flat and I need a girl to come
round and just clean up and look after me, you start immediately. Please bring
a mop.”
This one is my all time favourite. I once again did not
reply, as I knew that it would lead to an argument and would end with me
telling him where to shove his mop!
“Do you find me attractive?”
This was after 3 messages, where I started to think that
this boy thought I was his actual Girlfriend. He kept saying “We” when he
talked about future plans, for example he asked me if I liked football I said
“Yes but I wouldn't watch it by myself” and he said “I have loads of friends we
can watch it with!" Boys just a little heads up asking a girl you have never met
if she finds you attractive is not only awkward it’s embarrassing, don’t do
it!
“Hey, how you doin’
beautiful?"
Joey is that you??? My reply to this was “Friends called –
they want their catchphrase back!” (And that is probably why I am single!)
“Hi, I’m looking for
serious relation can we know you?”
THIS ONE MADE ME HOWL WITH LAUGHTER! I laugh every time I
re-read it! He followed this message up with “Will you be my wife?”
Brilliant!!!
“That face in the last picture is the one I want to make you
do.”
I was a bit concerned about what face he was referring too,
so quickly scanned my pictures. In the picture he was referring too I was
smiling, so I was left really confused as to why this picture had such a seedy
tone to it!
“I just want to ask your advice on circumcision, I’m thinking
of getting it done but don’t know what women think about it.”
I had no words for this one. This guy looked at my profile,
looked at my picture and thought – this looks like a girl who knows a thing or
two about circumcision. I thought about googling it and sending him a link but
then I thought better of it.
So you can see that Online dating has some entertainment, I
still don’t think it’s for me but while I’m still a member of this site and
still getting hilarious messages I will continue sharing them with you lovely
ladies!
Let me know if you have had any funnier messages!
Love
J
xx
Christmas is around the corner !!!
We know its only November but its always good to be ready for the festive season !!!
Make 2012 the best Christmas ever !!
SGW xxx
- To get some inspiration check out the Christmas departments in Harrods and Selfridges! They are well on their way to creating the Christmas cheer !!!
- It's a fab time to start making plans, so start to budget for presents, dinner and parties !!!
- Pick up all the Christmas catalogues and sit with a hot chocolate! Start to make a list of who you need to buy gifts for!
- Every lady needs a new frock for the winter season !! Take yourself shopping and purchase an outfit that you love!
- Buy your Christmas cards and stamps! Get writing !
- Get intouch with people, see what their plans are and arrange to meet !!!
- Last but not least, put a smile on your face !!! After all it is the season to be jolly !!!
Make 2012 the best Christmas ever !!
SGW xxx
London Cable Cars
London has a brand new attraction that's bound to take you up, up and away.
The Emirates Cable Cars !!!
The new attraction opened in June 2012, just in time for the Olympics. It crosses the Thames at Greenwich Peninsula to the Royal Docks and has great views of the City and The O2 Arena.
A single fare is £4.30 and with an oystercard its £3.20.
The journey time is only 5 minutes but its a great, unique way to see the city!
Enjoy and dont forget to bring your camera !!!
The Emirates Cable Cars !!!
The journey time is only 5 minutes but its a great, unique way to see the city!
Enjoy and dont forget to bring your camera !!!
Sunday 11 November 2012
We will remember them.
I thought I would post "For the Fallen" so those of you not near a television at 11 o'clock have something to read and remember.
For on the 11th hour of the 11th day in 1918 World War One ended. May we also take time on this day to remember all other solders.
For the Fallen
They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Lest we Forget
For on the 11th hour of the 11th day in 1918 World War One ended. May we also take time on this day to remember all other solders.
For the Fallen
They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Lest we Forget
Tuesday 6 November 2012
Internet Dating.
I recently joined an internet dating site, I know I can hear you scream "WHY?!?!?!" from here!
I would like to say it was all for research purposes, but that would be lying and my mum told me never to lie.
It did start off as a research project and I ended up going on a date. The date was a DISASTER as the man in question had no banter, and I mean NO BANTER. Like not even an ounce of funny which in my eyes is a must!!
But less about me and Mr No Banter and more about online dating as a whole.
I still find the concept of finding someone online a little bit weird, the fact that in years to come when people ask you the story of how you met, you say "Well.... we met online." I mean when is it going to be socially accepted to openly admit to online dating. My latest "research" shows that we are still not at that point. Everyone that I have mentioned my online dating to has made the same disgusted noise. So it leads me to ask this when is it going to be acceptable to find love on line. When many of the men's profiles add at the bottom "you will have to lie about how we met" I think we are some way off yet!
Watch out for my next online dating profile putting together all of my favourite messages! They are pretty hilarious!!!
I would like to say it was all for research purposes, but that would be lying and my mum told me never to lie.
It did start off as a research project and I ended up going on a date. The date was a DISASTER as the man in question had no banter, and I mean NO BANTER. Like not even an ounce of funny which in my eyes is a must!!
But less about me and Mr No Banter and more about online dating as a whole.
I still find the concept of finding someone online a little bit weird, the fact that in years to come when people ask you the story of how you met, you say "Well.... we met online." I mean when is it going to be socially accepted to openly admit to online dating. My latest "research" shows that we are still not at that point. Everyone that I have mentioned my online dating to has made the same disgusted noise. So it leads me to ask this when is it going to be acceptable to find love on line. When many of the men's profiles add at the bottom "you will have to lie about how we met" I think we are some way off yet!
Watch out for my next online dating profile putting together all of my favourite messages! They are pretty hilarious!!!
Wednesday 24 October 2012
Lad's Life
We have noticed over the past couple of weeks that we have a lot of Male followers on our Twitter account.
So we have decided to set up one that's just for boys, full to the brim with dating tips, style advice, and the latest gadgets and news! We hope to see the boys over on our new account @ladslife1
SGW Team.
xx
So we have decided to set up one that's just for boys, full to the brim with dating tips, style advice, and the latest gadgets and news! We hope to see the boys over on our new account @ladslife1
SGW Team.
xx
Halloween Horror Night - Top 10 Scary Films.
If like me, you are a complete BABY when it comes to watching scary films then a fright night round your friends house is literally the worst thing you could be invited to!!!
I'm being brave this year and watching my first scary film (I find Dr Who scary sometimes - so wish me luck!)
I've done my research to find the Top 10 Scary Films and according to MSN the Top 10 are:
10. "Eraserhead" (1977)
David Lynch's cult classic is the closest thing to being stuck in a nightmare: Not much makes sense, but you get the feeling that nothing is quite right. Lynch employs dinners that walk off the plate, eerie silences that become deafening and an infant that makes Rosemary's baby seem cute and cuddly. So chilling it's damn near unwatchable.
9. "The Exorcist" (1973)
The real terror of "The Exorcist" may not involve Satan and possession, but the helplessness of a parent trying to save a child. Of course, a ton of harrowing special effects and director William Friedkin's somber respect for the supernatural subject matter doesn't hurt either. It's horror for grown-ups.
8. "Halloween" (1978)
John Carpenter's film is blamed for the rash of slasher films that destroyed the genre in the '80s, but "Halloween" possesses a style and intensity that most of its copycats lack. From the opening sequence -- when we see through the eyes of little boy Michael Myers as he stalks and murders his sister -- onward, the film relies on suspense rather than sensationalism. Our fear is caused by what might happen rather than actual events, as Carpenter spends a good amount of time in darkness, making us see things that may or may not be there.
7. "Don't Look Now" (1973)
Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie head to Venice to forget the tragic accidental death of their child. However, it's impossible to forget when the dead child keeps reappearing. Nicolas Roeg's labyrinthine film is rich in dreamlike atmosphere and works on a purely psychological level: It disorients, frustrates and builds to a horrible climax, reminding that tragedy can never be forgotten ... and neither can this film.
6. "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (1974)
A group of annoying teens make a wrong turn on a road trip through Texas and encounter the most dysfunctional family imaginable. It's a teen exploitation flick shot like a documentary. Wonderfully grim, mean and inhumane, director Tobe Hooper's debut doesn't spill much blood, instead opting to giddily, relentlessly torture and chase its audience (much like Leatherface treats his victims) for 80 minutes. It feels like days.
5. "Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984)
Before dream-killer Freddy Krueger became a quipping pop-culture reference, he represented the most twisted monster unleashed on the public since Halloween's Michael Myers. Seeking vengeance by slicing and dicing the children of the parents who murdered him, Freddy scared the hell out of Cineplex audiences. His on-screen entrance remains terrifying, as does much of director Wes Craven's surreal, smart and shocking masterpiece.
4. "Suspiria" (1977)
"Suspiria" is a full-on sensory assault by Italian horror master Dario Argento, the cinematic equivalent of an anxiety attack. A poor American ballet student arrives in Europe and Argento berates her with weather, grisly murders, a possible coven of witches, his virtuosic camera, and possible the freakiest score ever conceived (by the director himself). The plot barely makes sense, so just let it terrorize you.
3. "Night of the Living Dead" (1968)
A group of kids get trapped inside a farm house by an endless stream of flesh-eating zombies. Sounds silly, but director George Romero takes his simple premise and redefines the genre with a shoestring budget. The amount of sadistic gore, the claustrophobic tension, the rising levels of hysteria and an increasingly deflated awareness that a happy ending is impossible make this a nasty classic. There is no hope here, only suffocating terror.
2. Repulsion (1965)
Director Roman Polanski did more horror afterward, with "Rosemary's Baby" and "The Tenant," but this -- a menacing, nightmarish profile of one woman's descent into madness -- may be his most realized effort. Catherine Denueve embodies sexual repression as a young woman left alone in her apartment -- and to her deluded fantasies -- for the weekend. The film is nearly silent, creating a mounting mood of dread. Try watching it alone with the lights off and see how long you last.
1. "Psycho" (1960)
Alfred Hitchcock's blueprint for contemporary horror: More than just a film, "Psycho" was a cultural slap in the face. Censors wanted to ban it, while screaming audiences couldn't get enough of it. Hitch employs all of his tricks -- shifting audience sympathies, killing off the main character halfway through the film and a ton of macabre humor -- but more importantly he makes the horror internal. Norman Bates isn't a monster in the classic sense; he suggests that the greatest evil can lurk beneath the quietest, most pleasant surface.
ENJOY GIRLS!! Don't forget a pillow to hide behind!! I hope nobody gets too scared!
I'm being brave this year and watching my first scary film (I find Dr Who scary sometimes - so wish me luck!)
I've done my research to find the Top 10 Scary Films and according to MSN the Top 10 are:
10. "Eraserhead" (1977)
David Lynch's cult classic is the closest thing to being stuck in a nightmare: Not much makes sense, but you get the feeling that nothing is quite right. Lynch employs dinners that walk off the plate, eerie silences that become deafening and an infant that makes Rosemary's baby seem cute and cuddly. So chilling it's damn near unwatchable.
9. "The Exorcist" (1973)
The real terror of "The Exorcist" may not involve Satan and possession, but the helplessness of a parent trying to save a child. Of course, a ton of harrowing special effects and director William Friedkin's somber respect for the supernatural subject matter doesn't hurt either. It's horror for grown-ups.
8. "Halloween" (1978)
John Carpenter's film is blamed for the rash of slasher films that destroyed the genre in the '80s, but "Halloween" possesses a style and intensity that most of its copycats lack. From the opening sequence -- when we see through the eyes of little boy Michael Myers as he stalks and murders his sister -- onward, the film relies on suspense rather than sensationalism. Our fear is caused by what might happen rather than actual events, as Carpenter spends a good amount of time in darkness, making us see things that may or may not be there.
7. "Don't Look Now" (1973)
Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie head to Venice to forget the tragic accidental death of their child. However, it's impossible to forget when the dead child keeps reappearing. Nicolas Roeg's labyrinthine film is rich in dreamlike atmosphere and works on a purely psychological level: It disorients, frustrates and builds to a horrible climax, reminding that tragedy can never be forgotten ... and neither can this film.
6. "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (1974)
A group of annoying teens make a wrong turn on a road trip through Texas and encounter the most dysfunctional family imaginable. It's a teen exploitation flick shot like a documentary. Wonderfully grim, mean and inhumane, director Tobe Hooper's debut doesn't spill much blood, instead opting to giddily, relentlessly torture and chase its audience (much like Leatherface treats his victims) for 80 minutes. It feels like days.
5. "Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984)
Before dream-killer Freddy Krueger became a quipping pop-culture reference, he represented the most twisted monster unleashed on the public since Halloween's Michael Myers. Seeking vengeance by slicing and dicing the children of the parents who murdered him, Freddy scared the hell out of Cineplex audiences. His on-screen entrance remains terrifying, as does much of director Wes Craven's surreal, smart and shocking masterpiece.
4. "Suspiria" (1977)
"Suspiria" is a full-on sensory assault by Italian horror master Dario Argento, the cinematic equivalent of an anxiety attack. A poor American ballet student arrives in Europe and Argento berates her with weather, grisly murders, a possible coven of witches, his virtuosic camera, and possible the freakiest score ever conceived (by the director himself). The plot barely makes sense, so just let it terrorize you.
3. "Night of the Living Dead" (1968)
A group of kids get trapped inside a farm house by an endless stream of flesh-eating zombies. Sounds silly, but director George Romero takes his simple premise and redefines the genre with a shoestring budget. The amount of sadistic gore, the claustrophobic tension, the rising levels of hysteria and an increasingly deflated awareness that a happy ending is impossible make this a nasty classic. There is no hope here, only suffocating terror.
2. Repulsion (1965)
Director Roman Polanski did more horror afterward, with "Rosemary's Baby" and "The Tenant," but this -- a menacing, nightmarish profile of one woman's descent into madness -- may be his most realized effort. Catherine Denueve embodies sexual repression as a young woman left alone in her apartment -- and to her deluded fantasies -- for the weekend. The film is nearly silent, creating a mounting mood of dread. Try watching it alone with the lights off and see how long you last.
1. "Psycho" (1960)
Alfred Hitchcock's blueprint for contemporary horror: More than just a film, "Psycho" was a cultural slap in the face. Censors wanted to ban it, while screaming audiences couldn't get enough of it. Hitch employs all of his tricks -- shifting audience sympathies, killing off the main character halfway through the film and a ton of macabre humor -- but more importantly he makes the horror internal. Norman Bates isn't a monster in the classic sense; he suggests that the greatest evil can lurk beneath the quietest, most pleasant surface.
ENJOY GIRLS!! Don't forget a pillow to hide behind!! I hope nobody gets too scared!
Halloween Budget Costume.
It's that time of year again.... the time where it is totally appropriate to go out in your corset and underpants as long as you have Cat Ears or a Witches Hat on!!
**Please note we never, under any circumstance got to a fancy dress party in just our undies. We do however know many girls that do!!**
We LOVE a good fancy dress party, but sometimes they can be expensive to buy. Also it's so annoying when you turn up at the party and there are 17 witches all wearing the same dress!! We always try to make our own costumes (with a little help and guidance from J's mum) and we thought we would share some of our cheapest and easiest costumes with you.
It's fancy dress at it best, on a budget and you can guarentee that no one else will have the same costume as you!
Witch.
Stick to tradition. You'll need:
a broom - we got ours from Tesco for 97p, that's right you heard 97p!!! BARGAIN!!
a Witches Hat - again these can be bought for a really reasonable price at your local supermarket/ pound store. To give your hat an extra something special you can add decoration to it. Think cobwebs and spiders sewn on, or you could even "glam" it up with some stick-on jewels!
a LBD - everyone has one right?! - If you add layers to your LBD. like scarves and a long cardigan/ coat then it will "witch-up" your LBD without spoiling it!
Tights - don't forget a pair of cool tights, some cobweb ones or good old stripy ones!
Zombie.
The "Zombie" look is probably the easiest fancy dress outfit you could pick!
Basically use an old outfit and cut holes in it to get the perfect Zombie Look. I must point out you could even use an old fancy dress costume and go as a Zombie Cheerleader (or any other costume you have in your fancy dress box!)
The only thing you really have to buy is face paint and fake blood. Check out this video I found on YouTube with a great make up tutorial!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmXbSal_Z48
**REMEMBER: Back-combed hair is best!**
Cat.
The cheapest look for halloween and a great starter for a Fancy Dress novice. All you need is a black top some black trousers and of course some Cat Ears!
Don't forget to paint on a black and black whiskers!
Vampire.
My personal favoourite!!
Make your skin as pale as possible, add some black eyeshadow, black blusher on your cheeks and lashings of black lipstick and you are pretty much good to go!
The outfit can be as simple as you like - normally it's a good idea to go for a black dress and cape - if you don't want to spend a lot of money on a cape then a pashmina from Primark makes an ACE cape! Use a brooch to secure it together! Don't forget big jewellery and big hair!!!
Happy Halloween! Hope you all have a Ghoulishly Good Night!!!!
SGW xx
**Please note we never, under any circumstance got to a fancy dress party in just our undies. We do however know many girls that do!!**
We LOVE a good fancy dress party, but sometimes they can be expensive to buy. Also it's so annoying when you turn up at the party and there are 17 witches all wearing the same dress!! We always try to make our own costumes (with a little help and guidance from J's mum) and we thought we would share some of our cheapest and easiest costumes with you.
It's fancy dress at it best, on a budget and you can guarentee that no one else will have the same costume as you!
Witch.
Stick to tradition. You'll need:
a broom - we got ours from Tesco for 97p, that's right you heard 97p!!! BARGAIN!!
a Witches Hat - again these can be bought for a really reasonable price at your local supermarket/ pound store. To give your hat an extra something special you can add decoration to it. Think cobwebs and spiders sewn on, or you could even "glam" it up with some stick-on jewels!
a LBD - everyone has one right?! - If you add layers to your LBD. like scarves and a long cardigan/ coat then it will "witch-up" your LBD without spoiling it!
Tights - don't forget a pair of cool tights, some cobweb ones or good old stripy ones!
Zombie.
The "Zombie" look is probably the easiest fancy dress outfit you could pick!
Basically use an old outfit and cut holes in it to get the perfect Zombie Look. I must point out you could even use an old fancy dress costume and go as a Zombie Cheerleader (or any other costume you have in your fancy dress box!)
The only thing you really have to buy is face paint and fake blood. Check out this video I found on YouTube with a great make up tutorial!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmXbSal_Z48
**REMEMBER: Back-combed hair is best!**
Cat.
The cheapest look for halloween and a great starter for a Fancy Dress novice. All you need is a black top some black trousers and of course some Cat Ears!
Don't forget to paint on a black and black whiskers!
Vampire.
My personal favoourite!!
Make your skin as pale as possible, add some black eyeshadow, black blusher on your cheeks and lashings of black lipstick and you are pretty much good to go!
The outfit can be as simple as you like - normally it's a good idea to go for a black dress and cape - if you don't want to spend a lot of money on a cape then a pashmina from Primark makes an ACE cape! Use a brooch to secure it together! Don't forget big jewellery and big hair!!!
Happy Halloween! Hope you all have a Ghoulishly Good Night!!!!
SGW xx
Sunday 21 October 2012
Up at the O2 !!!
The O2 is one of London's most exciting venues! Previously The Millennium Dome, the O2 now plays host to some of the most amazing entertainment artists in the world. However the O2 now has a new trick up it's sleeve! You can now walk right over the top of it !!
'Up at the O2' is a new exhilarating climb that gives you a beautiful view of London!
Once you have had your safety talk and your harness fitted, you are all ready to start the steep incline to the top. Sensible shoes are a must, they will provide you with hiking boots if you don't have trainers. There is a guide with your group of climbers at all times.
It takes under 20 minutes to get to the circular platform in the centre and it is quite strenuous work! (that could be because I was holding on for dear life ! )
Our group was completely across the board in age, however there are a few restrictions for children, so check the website before you book.
When you get to the centre, you can relax and take in the amazing views of London !! Take photos on your phone (no cameras allowed) and use the Up at the O2 app !
The app is a great edition to your climb ! It gives you a diary account of your trek and other great information.
Going down the other side of the O2 is a lot faster and feel quite steep !! It also gives you a completely different view of London.
It really is worth the money and there is no other experience like it !!
Check out the terms and conditions, prices and information at
http://www.theo2.co.uk/upattheo2
'Up at the O2' is a new exhilarating climb that gives you a beautiful view of London!
Our group was completely across the board in age, however there are a few restrictions for children, so check the website before you book.
When you get to the centre, you can relax and take in the amazing views of London !! Take photos on your phone (no cameras allowed) and use the Up at the O2 app !
The app is a great edition to your climb ! It gives you a diary account of your trek and other great information.
It really is worth the money and there is no other experience like it !!
Check out the terms and conditions, prices and information at
http://www.theo2.co.uk/upattheo2
Saturday 13 October 2012
BOO !!!! It's Halloween !!
It's that time of year again !!! We love it !!! Any opportunity to wear fancy dress and we are there !!
However if Fancy dress isn't your thing, then there's so many other spooky fun and games to be had !!
1.Trick or Treat !! Whether you go out as a family in your neighborhood or have some sweeties ready at
the door, you can't beat an old classic game of Trick or Treat !!
2. Pumpkin Carving !! Most supermarkets stock Pumpkins a couple of weeks prior to the 31st!!! A lot of websites also have free stencils to help you create a character ! We always put ours on our doorstep for an outside decoration !!
3. Storytelling - whether it by an organized ghost tour or just with a group of friends!!! We love a good ghost story !!!
4. Decorating your house !! Decorations are cheap and there a wide choice out there !!! Take a look on Pinterest for ideas !!
5. A movie night with spooky snacks !! Every year we get together and watch lots of scarey films from behind our cushions!! We also make and bake Halloween goodies to share !!!
Whatever you do, have a spooky 31st !!!
BOO !!!!! Haha !!
However if Fancy dress isn't your thing, then there's so many other spooky fun and games to be had !!
1.Trick or Treat !! Whether you go out as a family in your neighborhood or have some sweeties ready at
the door, you can't beat an old classic game of Trick or Treat !!
2. Pumpkin Carving !! Most supermarkets stock Pumpkins a couple of weeks prior to the 31st!!! A lot of websites also have free stencils to help you create a character ! We always put ours on our doorstep for an outside decoration !!
3. Storytelling - whether it by an organized ghost tour or just with a group of friends!!! We love a good ghost story !!!
4. Decorating your house !! Decorations are cheap and there a wide choice out there !!! Take a look on Pinterest for ideas !!
5. A movie night with spooky snacks !! Every year we get together and watch lots of scarey films from behind our cushions!! We also make and bake Halloween goodies to share !!!
Whatever you do, have a spooky 31st !!!
BOO !!!!! Haha !!
Tuesday 9 October 2012
Party Bags
If you read our previous post about Butlins you may have spotted some pictures of our wonderful "Party Bags". We made them ourselves to use on the weekend, they were fun and cheap to make.
We bought plain brown paper sandwich bags and decorated them with old ribbons, gems and wrapping paper. We then filled them with goodies as a fun gift for everyone for the weekend.
We filled our party bags with:
Mints
Travel toothbrushes
Dry Shampoo
Glow Sticks
Shots of Apple Vodka
Red Bull
Paracetamol
Sweets and Chocolate
The party bags are a fun and cheap way to give everyone in your party a little gift, it cost us about £10 to fill them! And they are great keepsakes from the weekend too!!!!
We bought plain brown paper sandwich bags and decorated them with old ribbons, gems and wrapping paper. We then filled them with goodies as a fun gift for everyone for the weekend.
We filled our party bags with:
Mints
Travel toothbrushes
Dry Shampoo
Glow Sticks
Shots of Apple Vodka
Red Bull
Paracetamol
Sweets and Chocolate
The party bags are a fun and cheap way to give everyone in your party a little gift, it cost us about £10 to fill them! And they are great keepsakes from the weekend too!!!!
Butlins Brilliant "Big Weekend."
The month of October brings Autumn and both of our birthdays, T at the beginning and J at the end of the month. This year we really wanted to do something different, so we decided to take a little trip away for the weekend. We searched for somewhere to go, and stumbled across Butlin's Big Weekend and now we are hooked (we are already planning our next girly weekend!)
Butlins Big Weekend is basically Butlins without the kids and red coats, but with a lot of dancing, laughing and drinking - got your attention now haven't we!
We got a bargain price on a two bed room for three nights. The room was perfectly furnished and just right for crashing out in at the end of a long day!
The Big Weekend we chose was Skegness, Disco Inferno, and even though neither of us were around to hear the songs the first time round we loved singing and dancing along to all the "Disco Classics"!
Let us give you a quick run down on the best bits from our weekend:
We howled with laughter for the whole weekend
We rocked the fancy dress with our homemade 70's style costumes
We met loads of lovely people, the staff, the guests, the security guards - everyone!
We loved climbing and posing on the giant beach scene, even if it was raining (big kids at heart),
We loved the food in the Sun and Moon Pub and the cupcakes in the Front Room
We adored the Silent Disco - they are hilarious
We loved our welcome by Derek, he was so cute (we would also like to take this opportunity to nominate him for Employee of the Month!)
Skegness had lots to offer, a beach, a swimming pool, a variety of brilliant bars and clubs and not to mention a Spa. If you are looking for a girly weekend away from the city, then this is the PERFECT place to spend it. You don't have to walk far, there are no night buses or tubes, no busy crowds, everyone is lovely and there is an array of entertainment!!!
We will definatley be returning! Thanks Skegness for the best Birthday Weekend EVER!!!!
Butlins Big Weekend is basically Butlins without the kids and red coats, but with a lot of dancing, laughing and drinking - got your attention now haven't we!
We got a bargain price on a two bed room for three nights. The room was perfectly furnished and just right for crashing out in at the end of a long day!
The Big Weekend we chose was Skegness, Disco Inferno, and even though neither of us were around to hear the songs the first time round we loved singing and dancing along to all the "Disco Classics"!
Let us give you a quick run down on the best bits from our weekend:
We howled with laughter for the whole weekend
We rocked the fancy dress with our homemade 70's style costumes
We met loads of lovely people, the staff, the guests, the security guards - everyone!
We loved climbing and posing on the giant beach scene, even if it was raining (big kids at heart),
We loved the food in the Sun and Moon Pub and the cupcakes in the Front Room
We adored the Silent Disco - they are hilarious
We loved our welcome by Derek, he was so cute (we would also like to take this opportunity to nominate him for Employee of the Month!)
Skegness had lots to offer, a beach, a swimming pool, a variety of brilliant bars and clubs and not to mention a Spa. If you are looking for a girly weekend away from the city, then this is the PERFECT place to spend it. You don't have to walk far, there are no night buses or tubes, no busy crowds, everyone is lovely and there is an array of entertainment!!!
We will definatley be returning! Thanks Skegness for the best Birthday Weekend EVER!!!!
Wednesday 26 September 2012
Knitwear
It's that time of year Ladies. That's right it's knitwear time. I've already dug my favourite jumpers out from the bottom of my wardrobe. I needed a few extra bits and pieces though, so I hit the High Street to see what wonderful knitwear they have!
New Look
£24.99
Who said knitwear had to be boring!!! Loving the skull print on this cardigan.
Next
£28
Anyone who follows our Twitter, will know that I already own this jumper, I love it. The giant heart print is really flattering too!
New Look
£12.99
Hooded Scarf, two words that bring joy to my heart! I love the pattern on this one from New Look
M&S
£35
This jumper is Simple but so pretty to wear with jeans and a pair of boots, you would be so warm and cosy!
M&S
£35
All I am seeing is Owl's everywhere at the moment! This M&S jumper is perfect!
There was so much more that I fancied out in the shops, so girls go hit the High Street it's the place to be!!!!
xxx
New Look
£24.99
Who said knitwear had to be boring!!! Loving the skull print on this cardigan.
Next
£28
Anyone who follows our Twitter, will know that I already own this jumper, I love it. The giant heart print is really flattering too!
New Look
£12.99
Hooded Scarf, two words that bring joy to my heart! I love the pattern on this one from New Look
M&S
£35
This jumper is Simple but so pretty to wear with jeans and a pair of boots, you would be so warm and cosy!
M&S
£35
All I am seeing is Owl's everywhere at the moment! This M&S jumper is perfect!
There was so much more that I fancied out in the shops, so girls go hit the High Street it's the place to be!!!!
xxx
Sunday 23 September 2012
Pampering 1 - The Deep Cleansing Nose Strip
So here goes our first pampering post, we are starting with our nose because the summer sun has taken it's toll on it, lets get rid of those blocked pores! They are available generally in a pack of 6 from most cosmetic stores and dont cost much at all.
Once you have your nose strip follow these simple steps to unblocking those pores!
1. Clean your face, make sure its free from any make up.
2. Wet your nose and open the strip and place it shiny side down.
3. Let the strip dry naturally for about 10 minutes and then peel carefully from the sides in.
4. If it hurts to pull off, then dont force it ! Damp it down and it will come off easily.
Thats it !!! Simple and affordable!!
Always read the instructions on the back of the product and take care if you have sensitive skin!
Only use the nose strip once a week max !
Once you have your nose strip follow these simple steps to unblocking those pores!
1. Clean your face, make sure its free from any make up.
2. Wet your nose and open the strip and place it shiny side down.
3. Let the strip dry naturally for about 10 minutes and then peel carefully from the sides in.
4. If it hurts to pull off, then dont force it ! Damp it down and it will come off easily.
Thats it !!! Simple and affordable!!
Always read the instructions on the back of the product and take care if you have sensitive skin!
Only use the nose strip once a week max !
Saturday 22 September 2012
Breaky time @ The Breakfast Club
In London?? Looking for somewhere cool and quirky to have Breakfast at ANY time of the day?? Then "The Breakfast Club." is just what you are looking for...
With branches in Spitalfields, Hoxton, Soho and Angel you are never too far away from one!
The menu is reasonably priced and features all of your breakfast favourites (bacon sarnies, sausage butties and eggs galore).
A perfect place to spend time catching up on the gossip with the girls, The Breakfast Club has a laid back atmosphere with quirky decor. It is ALWAYS busy and the staff are really friendly. Check it out and ket us know what you think!!!!
SGW
xx
p.s. The "Full Monty" is a dream!!!!
With branches in Spitalfields, Hoxton, Soho and Angel you are never too far away from one!
The menu is reasonably priced and features all of your breakfast favourites (bacon sarnies, sausage butties and eggs galore).
A perfect place to spend time catching up on the gossip with the girls, The Breakfast Club has a laid back atmosphere with quirky decor. It is ALWAYS busy and the staff are really friendly. Check it out and ket us know what you think!!!!
SGW
xx
p.s. The "Full Monty" is a dream!!!!
Friday 21 September 2012
Pampering Time!
As Autumn is approaching, what better way to spend your nights than pampering yourself silly! A relaxing time for you and your body to rest, rejuviate and refresh!!
So over the next few weeks we will be blogging to give you ideas for quick and simple 'pick you ups' for your skin, body, nails and hair!
Here at SGW we will be trying all the cheap alternatives from local supermarkets and beauty shops. Why should we pay a fortune to keep our skin looking beautiful?
Stay tuned for our tried and tested reviews!
SGW
xx
So over the next few weeks we will be blogging to give you ideas for quick and simple 'pick you ups' for your skin, body, nails and hair!
Here at SGW we will be trying all the cheap alternatives from local supermarkets and beauty shops. Why should we pay a fortune to keep our skin looking beautiful?
Stay tuned for our tried and tested reviews!
SGW
xx
Thursday 20 September 2012
Wonderful Wonderground!
This week we went to Wonderground on the Southbank sponsored by Mastercard Priceless. If you are lucky enough to have good weather, its an absolutely beautiful evening out. The tree's are covered in colourful Lantens and seats are carved into cosy corners. There is a rollercoaster and some funfair games as well as places to eat and drink. Perfect for the family, an evening out with friends or even a date!
We picked up some yummy food from the "Laughing Stock" (@Laughing_Stock_) and some Magners from the dishy bar men and chilled with our friends in the Wonderful Garden area, think Enchanted Forest meets Fairground. With deck chairs, gazeboos, benches and tables theres so much choice.
There's also a theatre, that has a great line up over the next few weeks, check out the line up at http://ticketing.southbankcentre.co.uk/find/festivals-series/priceless-london-wonderground-at-southbank-centre.
The Theatre has it's own bar, with great Bumper car seating, which is super fun to sit in. The bar is also quite reasonably priced!
If you decide to see a show, the walk along South Bank at night is BEAUTIFUL! Lined with bars and restaurants it's the perfect place to end an evening! So even if you don't get to catch the Wonderground before it closes (although we suggest you do) the southbank is always worth a visit!
Lots of Love SGW
xxx
We picked up some yummy food from the "Laughing Stock" (@Laughing_Stock_) and some Magners from the dishy bar men and chilled with our friends in the Wonderful Garden area, think Enchanted Forest meets Fairground. With deck chairs, gazeboos, benches and tables theres so much choice.
There's also a theatre, that has a great line up over the next few weeks, check out the line up at http://ticketing.southbankcentre.co.uk/find/festivals-series/priceless-london-wonderground-at-southbank-centre.
The Theatre has it's own bar, with great Bumper car seating, which is super fun to sit in. The bar is also quite reasonably priced!
If you decide to see a show, the walk along South Bank at night is BEAUTIFUL! Lined with bars and restaurants it's the perfect place to end an evening! So even if you don't get to catch the Wonderground before it closes (although we suggest you do) the southbank is always worth a visit!
Lots of Love SGW
xxx
Monday 3 September 2012
An alternate view of St Paul's.
St Paul's is one of our favourite buildings in London. Shopping is another thing we love to do. So the thought of combining the two fills us with joy!
Check out our video for just how you can do that!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT0sjCmrVYA
Love
SGW xx
Check out our video for just how you can do that!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT0sjCmrVYA
Love
SGW xx
Sunday 26 August 2012
Walking Ghost Tour London.
Working and living in London means that we sometimes don't get the chance to enjoy the sights this wonderful city has to offer.
So here at Single Girl World, we like to take days out to explore parts of London we haven't seen before.
If you follow us on Twitter you will have seen us tweeting about our day out recently. If you don't follow us then shame on you - you really should!
Our day out involved lots of fun things for an up and coming SGW project! While we were out we stumbled upon a walking tour. (Well I say stumbled upon, but really we tweeted about it and people told us which one to pick.)
We went on the "Ghost Tour" with the Big Bus Tour Company! For £5 we had a 2 hour tour including a stop off at the pub (woo hoo!!!) and boy, oh boy was it fun!
Our tour guide Jessie was so funny, entertaining us all with his BRILLIANT storytelling and great research! His passion really shone through.
Jessie started our tour outside Oceanic House (the sight where people bought their tickets for the Titanic) and he ended it at Fleet Street, the supposed site of Sweeney Todd's Barber Shop. Being at the site of the Barber Shop lead to us singing "The Worst Pie's in London....." in the style of Imelda Staunton. Must point out this isn't part of the tour we just like singing!
Other things we learnt were that Anne Boleyn haunts two places in London, David Tennant once acted with a real human skull in his hand (YUCK!), the Theatre Royal Drury Lane is FULL TO THE BRIM WITH GHOSTS!
The walking tour was well worth the money, if you already had tickets for the bus tour then the walk was free.
It is great for all ages, as Jessie tells the stories in a way that is engaging for adults and children!
We got our tickets from Trafalgar Square, near the National Gallery "Sainsbury Wing".
Check it out if you're in town!
Next on our "London Day Out Wish List" is Small Car Big City and the Ghost Bus Tour.
We hope you enjoy as much as we did!!
Love
The SGW Team!
xx
So here at Single Girl World, we like to take days out to explore parts of London we haven't seen before.
If you follow us on Twitter you will have seen us tweeting about our day out recently. If you don't follow us then shame on you - you really should!
Our day out involved lots of fun things for an up and coming SGW project! While we were out we stumbled upon a walking tour. (Well I say stumbled upon, but really we tweeted about it and people told us which one to pick.)
We went on the "Ghost Tour" with the Big Bus Tour Company! For £5 we had a 2 hour tour including a stop off at the pub (woo hoo!!!) and boy, oh boy was it fun!
Our tour guide Jessie was so funny, entertaining us all with his BRILLIANT storytelling and great research! His passion really shone through.
Jessie started our tour outside Oceanic House (the sight where people bought their tickets for the Titanic) and he ended it at Fleet Street, the supposed site of Sweeney Todd's Barber Shop. Being at the site of the Barber Shop lead to us singing "The Worst Pie's in London....." in the style of Imelda Staunton. Must point out this isn't part of the tour we just like singing!
Other things we learnt were that Anne Boleyn haunts two places in London, David Tennant once acted with a real human skull in his hand (YUCK!), the Theatre Royal Drury Lane is FULL TO THE BRIM WITH GHOSTS!
The walking tour was well worth the money, if you already had tickets for the bus tour then the walk was free.
It is great for all ages, as Jessie tells the stories in a way that is engaging for adults and children!
We got our tickets from Trafalgar Square, near the National Gallery "Sainsbury Wing".
Check it out if you're in town!
Next on our "London Day Out Wish List" is Small Car Big City and the Ghost Bus Tour.
We hope you enjoy as much as we did!!
Love
The SGW Team!
xx
Friday 10 August 2012
Help your Kids beat Summer Holiday Boredom.
Summer is here (kind of) and so are the little calls of "Mum, I'm bored!". Here at Single Girl World we are going to be posting crafting ideas for your little ones to try and for you to try with them too if you like!
With 4 years of experience in Playwork (running clubs for 70+ children at a time!!) J has a LOT of ideas for arts and crafts, games and fun things to do that will keep your children entertained for the rest of the summer.
We will be posting some of the best ideas on our blog with step by step guides to make sure you and your little ones enjoy getting creative!
They are cheap and effective ideas, we can't promise they will be mess free, but if the sun is shining then it's the perfect excuse to take the mess outside!
We hope you enjoy them as much as your children!
DEN MAKING! You will need: Some sheets/ blankets, possibly some cushions and pegs and lots of imagination!!
I would do a step by step picture guide but it's better to just use your imagination (plus my flat mates would think I was crazy if I made a den in our living room!)
It's time to look through your cupboards and find all the sheets that you don't need/ use anymore and give them to your children. Supplying your children and their friends with blankets and sheets means that they won't start pulling their duvets down the stairs to make a den!
The best thing about Den making is that it's accesible to all children, and is a team activity getting them working together to make themselves a cool hangout for the day. The Second best thing is that they can pack it away at the end of the day and start all over again!
If it's a sunny day then den making in the Garden is a perfect way to get the kids from under your feet for five, if not this activity can take place indoors with minimum fuss!
Simply allow your children's (and your) imagination to run free, sometimes the best dens are the simple ones so start by putting a couple of sheets over a table and making a cosy den underneath.
The most fun can be had by decorating the den, think cushions and blankets to make it comfy and some decorations (try making a paper chain) inside, and a little sign outside!
Dens are a perfect place for children to chat and laugh, they are also really cosy places for story time for you and your little ones. We used to have story time and joke time in dens, the children LOVED IT!
Have fun!!!
More Boredom Busters Coming soon!!!
With 4 years of experience in Playwork (running clubs for 70+ children at a time!!) J has a LOT of ideas for arts and crafts, games and fun things to do that will keep your children entertained for the rest of the summer.
We will be posting some of the best ideas on our blog with step by step guides to make sure you and your little ones enjoy getting creative!
They are cheap and effective ideas, we can't promise they will be mess free, but if the sun is shining then it's the perfect excuse to take the mess outside!
We hope you enjoy them as much as your children!
The first one is pretty simple...
DEN MAKING! You will need: Some sheets/ blankets, possibly some cushions and pegs and lots of imagination!!
I would do a step by step picture guide but it's better to just use your imagination (plus my flat mates would think I was crazy if I made a den in our living room!)
It's time to look through your cupboards and find all the sheets that you don't need/ use anymore and give them to your children. Supplying your children and their friends with blankets and sheets means that they won't start pulling their duvets down the stairs to make a den!
The best thing about Den making is that it's accesible to all children, and is a team activity getting them working together to make themselves a cool hangout for the day. The Second best thing is that they can pack it away at the end of the day and start all over again!
If it's a sunny day then den making in the Garden is a perfect way to get the kids from under your feet for five, if not this activity can take place indoors with minimum fuss!
Simply allow your children's (and your) imagination to run free, sometimes the best dens are the simple ones so start by putting a couple of sheets over a table and making a cosy den underneath.
The most fun can be had by decorating the den, think cushions and blankets to make it comfy and some decorations (try making a paper chain) inside, and a little sign outside!
Dens are a perfect place for children to chat and laugh, they are also really cosy places for story time for you and your little ones. We used to have story time and joke time in dens, the children LOVED IT!
Have fun!!!
More Boredom Busters Coming soon!!!
A new Bag!
I don't know about you, but I HATE carrying bags sometimes. Like literally hate it, my shoulder starts to ache and I can never find a bag that just sits nicely on my shoulder. Even my trusty over the shoulder bag has annoyed me in the summer heat.
What I need from a bag in the summer is something big enough to carry all my summer essentials (water, suncream, sunglasses) and comfy enough to have with me all day. So I have taken to the high street to find a cool backpack, I know a backpack isn't everyone's idea of cool but I think it's the perfect bag to take on a day out. Whether it's at the park or the beach! Here are my best finds!
What I need from a bag in the summer is something big enough to carry all my summer essentials (water, suncream, sunglasses) and comfy enough to have with me all day. So I have taken to the high street to find a cool backpack, I know a backpack isn't everyone's idea of cool but I think it's the perfect bag to take on a day out. Whether it's at the park or the beach! Here are my best finds!
New Look - £19.99
I love this Aztec print bag, it's perfect for brightening up your outfit!
Matalan - £12
Bargain price and just as pretty!
Bargain price and just as pretty!
Accessorize - £35
I love the pink spots on this one, and the little pockets at the front are great extra compartments!
River Island - £30
So this one looks a little bit like a Gillet, but I like it anyway!!!! The colours will carry you through to Autumn too!
Topshop - £34
I love this denim bag!!! My use of exclamation marks proves it!
All the bags shown can be found on line at the shops I have mentioned.
The best bit about the backpack is they are useful whatever the weather!!!
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