December, 2009

It’s the last day of 2009 - how did that happen exactly?!!

Not only is today New Years Eve, it’s also a full moon and if you remember, last month I started the Pink-World full moon mood board club, right now I think I’m the only member, but basically, each full moon you create a mood board filled with all the things you’d like to evoke in your world o’ fabulousity for the month ahead, and because tonight’s full moon is a blue moon, it means whatever you create today will be mondo beyondo powerful - I’m putting on a playlist of tunes that includes both Doris Day and Lady Gaga and I’m going to be a cut and paste queen…

But before we all go reach for the scissors - how was 2009 for you? I think it was a tough one for lots of people and I know I spent most of it learning lessons - not always nice ones, taking responsibility for my actions and trying to remember how to Think Pink - I had to re-read Think Pink at least 4 times to remind myself how to actually do it…Jeez.

Anyway, I have it on good authority that 2010 is going to be kick-ass x 10000 - wohhooo!
Except, it can only happen if you release all your toxic, icky, negative thoughts and feelings and tonight’s New Year’s Eve blue moon is a perfect time to tell the cosmoverse what you want to let go of and what you intend to let in this year. Now, you know how Lola and I love to write lists why don’t you do the same?

The things I’m gonna banish to a town called yesterday, never to be seen again in 2010 are…

* Turning down invitations - I get invited to a lot of places, I know, aren’t I lucky? Except a lot of the time I don’t accept, and while it’s totes cool to say ‘no’, I sometimes say it because I’m a li’l bit lazy and think not going will be a whole lot easier than going…Now, I’m not going to turn into Jim Carey in the Yes Man but I do plan on banishing my lazy, sofa-loving self and being open to lots of fun, adventures and opportunities - exciting stuff!

* Bad thoughts about myself - this year I’ve been a li’l bit poorly, and that’s made me put on a li’l bit of weight, and while I’d think I was fabulous whether I was a size 14 or a size 24, there’s lots of things I can do to be much nicer to myself on a daily basis - starting with re-reading Beauty*licious!

* Bad thoughts about others - now I don’t know how you feel about astrology, but I’m a total Scorpio, which means that I can be very jealous and can have a real sting in my tail if you cross me. They’re not things I’m proud of, so this year I plan on letting go of all the stupid grudges and anger I’ve felt about people and situations over my lifetime, it’s going to be easier said than done, but life is way to short to be a big ol’ ball of knotty anger stuff, and if you let it all go, you make a whole lot of room that you can fill with pink, love-shaped good stuff - wohhoo!

Things I want to welcome into my star-shaped life o’ fabulousity in 2010 are…

* Love - not necessarily in the shape of a boy-type, but in ALL the shapes and forms that love stuff can happen - a smile in the street, new friends, old friends, sharing a tub o’ ice cream with your bestie at the movies, listening to your Grandpa’s stories about when he was young, hearing an amazing song on your ipod just when you need to, a sunset, a hug, a kiss…

* Adventures - whether they’re in the city I live or involve getting on a plane, I want adventures. LOTS of adventures.

* Work - I love that I’m paid to do work that I love, so I’d like many, many more new projects that involve writing books, features and programmes for schools, coaching, creating, meeting fabulous people like your sweet selves, and helping people to live life totally unlimited…

* Learning - I’m a geek girl. This is fact. So I love to learn, right now I’m taking an astrology class which is ever-so-hard but I really do love to learn so whether it’s life lessons, how to play Miley Cyrus’ The Climb on my gee-tar, or the entire lyrix to New York by JayZ word-for-word I am all about the learning…

You get the idea, right? PLEASE share your mood boards and 2010 banish/let in lists with everyone - once mine is made, I’ll put it live, just as soon as I can find the blimmin’ camera cable - why can’t I just have put it back where I found it?!!

Happy last day of 2009, gorgeous girls!

Hola Pink Ladies - hope you all had a cool yule - what did you get up to? Tell me all about it!

Before I tell you all about mine (I went to Austria - yo-de-lay-ay-oooooo! - I’ll upload the pix later), to all of you gorgeous Pink Ladies who’ve been messaging and emailing me - yep, it’s true, sadly www.Lolasland.com is no more - sob.

Unfortunately, the decision is out of my hands, I only found out a week ago myself and I’m as sad about it as you all are, it was such a cool place to hang out, but while I don’t have all the games goodness that Lola had at Lolasland.com, I hope that www.pink-world.co.uk will become your all-new pink destination for pink-thinking, Lola fun and fabulousness…

Each week you’ll find competitions, interviews with inspir-o-girls doing amazing things, prods you’ll love, cool online destinations you have to visit and most importantly, tips on how to love yourself inside and out, think pink and live your life totally unlimited!

Glee. Officially my new favourite programme. Fact.

It’s like a too-cool-for-school cross between Ugly Betty and Fame. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.

“…Don’t mistake the size of someone’s body for the size of their heart, compassion, or ability to transform the world…”

Jessica Weiner

Copy, cut out, BELIEVE.

The fabulous Miss Carla’s response to the idea that Pink Stinks….

I don’t know about you, but I think the colour pink rocks.

I’m obviously going to say that, my site is called Pink-world, I live in a Pink Palace, I run pink-themed self-esteem workshops and I write books titled Think Pink, but I honestly think that pink is the prettiest, happiest, most fun and love-induced colour in the rainbow, so why are some people are trying to ban it?
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Not only can you become facebook friends with the lovely Lola Love and find out all about Lolasland, books, t-shirts and Think Pink goodness, now you can facebook friend me, Lisa Clark too - woop, woop!

So, li’l miss pinkies, I’m back from New Yooik - look out for my guide to NY later in the week - and I’ve arrived home to the sound of carols playing in the local co-op and the Coca Cola ‘holidays are coming, holidays are coming‘ ad on the TV - which can mean only one thing…it’s only blimmin’ Christmas!

Now, I know Christmas isn’t ALL about presents, but it is a teeny-weeny li’l bit, so if you’re wondering what will make me smile this festive season, here’s my lust-after 12 gifts o’ Christmas…

On the 1st day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…an Ugly Betty 3rd season DVD

It’s a year of change for Betty and her friends at MODE. With the future of the magazine up in the air, a new roommate and the ever-changing carousel of office relationships spinning faster than ever, Betty’s life is full of surprises. On top of it all, Betty’s move to the Big City has her wondering whether she truly belongs in her new fast-paced world.

I HEART BETTY.

£26.99 www.play.com

On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love sent to me…a gorgeous gold Darling Dynasty Beauty Kit

I love pretty, shiny things and this beyond gorgeous tin o’ beauty treasure is not only very pretty and very shiny, it also has the kitsch-est, cutest illo too - LOVE.

£14.99 www.totally-funky.co.uk

On the 3rd day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…The Elemis Spa Candle

This dee-lish smelling candle is a treat to my senses - it’s a mix of rich, spicy Cinnamon, Orange and Vanilla fragrances and is perfect for warming those cold winter evenings.

£40 www.timetospa.co.uk

On the 4th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…a Pugs Not Drugs tote bag

I love pug dogs. A lot. So, I’m jumping with joy at this fabu tote bag designed by the super-talent that is Gemma Correll. “Pugs Not Drugs” - a valuable and important message, I think you’ll agree.

$16.00 www.gemmacorrell.com

On the 5th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…an Astrocal Astrology Diary

I’m a life-long pupil at star school and LOVE learning about all thing astrological, which is why I want.need.must-have the brand-new Astrocal Astrology Diary which is filled with all the astrological information you could possibly need for the year ahead. Whether you’re a newbie to astrology or a complete professional, this pocket sized diary is absolutely packed with:

• Astrological definitions and educational information
An overview of the year
• Descriptions of the nature of each Sun sign
• An annual forecast for each sign
• A planetary forecast for each month
• Monthly grid
• A look at the pagan fire festivals and the changing seasons
• What can be seen in the night sky

This is a complete must-have item for an astro-obsesso like myself. I especially love how each day shows the phase of the moon, the moon ingress time and sign, sun and moon rise and set times, planet aspects and ingresses as well as providing space to write your daily tasks and appointments – LOVE it!
£9.99 www.astrocal.co.uk

On the 6th day of Christmas my true love sent to me…an Impulse True Love beauty box

I recently re-discovered my love for Impulse, which is why I’m coverting the True Love beauty box, it contains everything I need to look and feel fabulous this festive season. Luxurious Real Love shower gel will leave my skin soft and pampered, while Impulse Paris and Impulse True Love body sprays will leave me smelling irresistible. The pack contains a handy compact mirror and a cute charm too…

£9.99 www.superdrug.com

On the 7th day of Christmas my true love sent to me…To the Land of Oz necklace

I am a BIG fan of all things Temporary Secretary, I also HEART the Wizard of Oz more than life itself so this exclusive Land of Oz necklace HAD to be on my Christmas list - it has a Dorothy picture charm, an enamel (somewhere over the) rainbow charm and a pair of extremely sparkly, dazzling ruby slippers - we’re not in Kansas now, Tonto!

£21.00 www.temporary-secretary.com

On the 8th day of Christmas my true love gave to me…a hot pink Lomo Diana camera

Everyone’s favourite Diana flash camera gets a makeover in hot pink! The LOMO Mr. Pink Camera kit features one plastic lens, two shutter settings, manual focus, & three aperture settings. Also includes a retro-styled electronic flash that can use either white or coloured lights! Every box comes with a camera strap, a lens cover, and a “Diana Vignettes” 200-pg history mini booklet - how cool is it? VERY.

$99 www.fredflare.com

On the 9th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…Gok’s Bathing beauty gift set

I make no secret of my love for Gok Wan, have I mentioned that I’ve met him? And that he grabbed my bangers? I have? oh. Anyway, this exclusive to Boots Gok range has sassy, seductive products designed to make ALL women feel gorgeous. From a quick treat to a night of full-on pampering, there’s something for everyone. I want Gok’s Bathing Beauty gift set mostest.

£18.00 www.boots.com

On the 10th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…anything by Vivienne Westwood

Ohmystars. There is nothing I wouldn’t do to find a li’l Vivienne in my stocking…she’s my total inspir-o girl. I’d like to start my collection with this star and heart pink brooch, isn’t it adorable?!

£70.00 www.hervia.com

On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…Elemis Spa Body secrets

Ohhh, I plan on relaxing, de-stressing and unwinding with this indulgent collection of luxurious spa‑at ‑home Elemis bodycare prods - LOVE.

£58.00 www.timetospa.co.uk

On the 12th day of Christmas my true love sent to me…ikaraoke

I love singing. Fact. There is nothing I love more than a Singstar party with my besties, but this latest iPod accessory means we can set up a sing-song literally anywhere - what’s not to love about that? Just plug it in and start singing! Features a 12-foot audio cable for stereo access, and has a feature which allows you to dim vocals or get rid of them completely. Also includes a program called Tuneprompter, which can create karaoke videos right from music on your computer - this makes me very, very happy.

$60 www.fredflare.com

What’s on your Christmas list this year? Care to share?

Yep, I’m watching the movie 13 Going on 30 and HAD to share - cross those arms, chicas!

Hey Pink Ladies - I’ve created a dream board every year for the past 5 years…I set aside an entire afternoon, put on an old movie - Some Like it Hot or Breakfast at Tiffany’s, collect up a ton of magazines that I’ve finished reading and cut out inspiring pictures, words and phrases that will invite all the things I would like into my world - not only is cutting and pasting a super fun thing to do, the process of creating a dream board filled with all the things you want actually works - awesome, right?

Even more awesome, is discovering that when you create it on a full moon, it becomes beyond powerful. The fabulous Jamie Ridler, encourages her readers to create a dream board each month. On the day of the full moon, Jamie posts a blog entry that has a space for you to add a link to where you have posted your dream board online. She has a lovely community of dreamers that visit each other and add their wishing power to your intentions - it’s totes magick!

Jamie says: “There is power and energy in the full moon. It represents the full strength of what is possible in the nighttime land of dreams. When you make your board on the full moon, take a moment to focus your attention, to say to yourself and the Universe, “This is what I wish to manifest this month.”

I’m definitely going to start doing this each month, the next full moon is on Dec 31st, how perfect is that? Instead of making resolutions that I’ll never keep, I’m going to create a dream board of all the things I’d like to fill my life with each month instead - are you going to join me?

So, I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this (ahem) but my pink-haired lady o’ fabulousness, Lola Love has just launched her very own t-shirt exclusively at www.tammy.co.uk - look how freakin’ pretty it is - and if you head over to www.lolasland.com you can win one - wohhhoo!