Come join me on Cloud Nine for a reading!

The lovely Cherry Picked Pop-Up Pamper Parlour has teamed up with Youlovefashion.com to take you to Cloud Nine on the 8th September at The Lodge in East Dulwich, for the recessionista-friendly price of £8 which includes a glass o’ wine, a cupcake (courtesy of Cory’s Mum’s Cupcakes) and entry to the outfit exchange.

Starting at 7pm, exclusive tunes from DJ KiRA will keep you chilled at this hot event and anyone who purchases a ticket before the 25th August will be entered into a prize draw to win a makeover on the night – fabu!

The Youlovefashion.com Bazaar will be overflowing with handmade, original and vintage clothing, modern one-off designer and accessory bargains with stalls from Belle Coco and the like. Or swap some of your less cherished clothes in the outfit exchange. A seamstress will be on hand to make sure it all fits – what more could you want?!

The Cherry Picked Pop-Up Pamper Parlour will be a haven of relaxation and pampering bliss. Nine beauty treatments are available on the ‘Pamper Production Line’, bookable in advance, with prices starting at just £9. They include everything from a reflexology session to a mini-manicure, massage or facial. Email cherrypickedstyling@yahoo.co.uk for prices and booking.

Or find out how fashionable your future will be with a tarot reading for £10 from The Sassy Sorceress – that’s me! – whilst sipping on a yummo Cloud Nine Cocktail.

It’s the perfect-o combo o’ fabulousness so don’t delay, book your tickets today http://www.wegottickets.com/event/89511 to buy tickets online.

Do you remember back in April, I told you that I was filming with a celebrity for a BBC3 documentary? Well, the show was Danielle Lineker: My New Step Family and it aired last night at 9pm…You can watch it here, I’m about 26 minutes in and as well as hearing my words o’ wiseness as an agony aunt and checking out my cute hair foliage, you also get a sneaky peek at the Mizz magazine offices too – hurrah!

The programme is about how when Danielle Lineker married Gary in 2009, she became stepmum to his four teenage sons. With her oldest stepson George only 12 years younger than her, Danielle finds her new role a challenge. What’s the secret to a successful stepfamily? How should she behave to avoid being the wicked stepmother?

This intimate and honest documentary follows Danielle on her journey to understand stepfamilies, the fastest growing family type in Britain. And on the way, she learns some home truths about herself and her new family.

Inside info: Danielle was quite possibly the nicest celeb I’ve ever met, and I’ve met a fair few. She was funny, down-to-earth and really genuine. Oh and ridiculously pretty, obv.

It’s no secret that I have a total penchant for rockabilly, tattoos and all things 1950s, so I am in total cartoon-heart-shaped love stuff with Dolly Cool. Totally unique and original, not mass-produced, jewellery, accessories, clothing and bags – come meet Clare, she’s the girl behind the label and I heart her and her creations of rockabilly wonder mostest!

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I LOVE a ‘To Do’ List.
I fill it to the brim with things like, return this call, write that article, pitch that idea, buy that book, hoover and…well, you get the idea, right? A list helps me get my focus on and stops me feeling so stressy and overwhelmed. It’s like a li’l ritual each morning to kick-start my day…

Thing is, we get so caught up in the things we ought to do, and forget to the add to that ‘To Do’ list all the things we absolutely, positively should do every single day, like:

♥ Laugh out loud
♥ Step outside, take some deep breaths and thank God/Goddess/The Universe/N-Dubz for a rather fabulous day ahead
♥ Look in the mirror and tell how beautiful I are
♥ Call a friend – leave them a happy voice mail if you can’t get through
♥ Send a txt/email to someone you haven’t talked to in a while

What’s on your “To Do” list today?

LISA’S LOVIN’

THIS CARAVAN. I’ve come to my happy place, Glastonbury – the town, not the festival, I mean seriously? Where would I plug my straighteners?! – to finish writing my new book! I can’t give too much away just yet, but what I can tell you is that the main character lives in this caravan…how cool?!!! I want to live there. A LOT. I would do tarot readings and wear a head scarf with jangly coins on it. Sigh.

This brand-spankin’ new Etsy store, Velvet Soul is my go-to shop for all the jewellery I will wear when I own that caravan. Look at the gorgeousness? So many items of deliciousness – I want them all!

I’ve had more ink. It’s really, really freakin’ pretty too. Yes, my name is Lisa and I’m addicted to tattoos.

Something we all need to remember…

I HEART THIS WOMAN. Ana Matronic, I wanna be in your coven.

AIMEE’S LOVIN’ My flat is going to sound like one big gay disco in the next few weeks. The boy will recoil in my uncouth love for cheesy pop, but what with Kylie and The Scissor Sisters new albums out after this weekend, it’s just going to happen. I’ve been a Kylie fan since before I can remember and The Scissor Sisters got me through 20 hour days at uni. Plus, Aphrodite is going to be a HUGE trend next year, I just know it.

“I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.” — Marilyn Monroe

Well who doesn’t? In fact, we here at The Sassy Minx heart all the ‘I Heart..’ books, but that might just be because we are more than a little biased. One of our dearest friends and NY hook-ups, Lindsey Kelk, has her third book released on July 9th, and as I can promise you its a goodun’, because I can’t stop reading it!

We’ve already been on Angela’s adventures in NY and Hollywood, and now she is in Paris…

Angela is in the city of love – but romance is taking a nose-dive…

With London and her old life only a train journey away, Angela can’t decide if should stay and face the music or run away home…

Preorder at Amazon.com now

Minxes, you are going to LOVE this!

Nicola Carley is my new idol girl. She’s only worked 7 weeks in the past 9 months, so in a bid to create an income, she has set up the Cherry Picked Pop Up Pamper Parlour with only five pounds in her bank account, a bunch of fabulous friends and experience and skills gained through studies, travel and previous jobs…

The Cherry Picked Pop Up Pamper Parlour will give you the chance to get fruity for a cheap-but-most-definitely-chic pop up event at Anexo in Turnmill Street, London at 7.00pm on the 30th June 2010.

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We LOVE Clippykit here at SM, so imagine our excitement when we found out that these Clippy make up bags are now available in Superdrug for a bargain price of £4.99 – go get yours now and personalise it ready for your holibobs!

Lisa is not your average flow-y skirt wearing, crystal ball-toting type of psychic.

Lisa is new school, she’s punk rock psychic – don’tcha just love that?!!

In her eyes, being psychic isn’t about dazzling others with your skills or using parlour game-type tricks to entertain others, her punk rock life philosophy simply consists of the following: 1) Show up in life as the real you 2) Work to make the world a better place for everyone.

I love her. You will too.

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LISA IS LOVIN’

Us minxes have A LOT of love for the self-indulgent loveliness that is Bedcrumb. And why wouldn’t we? Just look at this bee-freakin-youtiful new addition to their range – the Marlene Lipstick purse and Pocket Mirror Sets. These sassy li’l purses are your new handbag essential. The purse will store at least 2 lipsticks and comes complete with a matching pocket mirror to check your perfect pout. J’adore.

£15.95 www.bedcrumb.co.uk

Yay – it’s time for me to do my happy dance, issue 5 of Sugar Paper Zine is OUT NOW! 20 things to make and do (with a loose fast food theme) including: 3D cross stitch, burger cake recipe, knitted coasters, word search, crochet necklace, spells, papier mache, latch hook rug and much more. Comes with a make your own shrinking plastic keyring kit. PLUS: a colour in cover illustrated by Bunny Bissoux – yes!

£2.00 http://sugarpaper.bigcartel.com

This feature on one of my favourite websites: Yes and Yes. Go read it, it’s deffo kicked my butt.

I love nothing more than a li’l a bit of controversy and Indian author, Jaishree Misra, is the controversy go-to girl. Her first novel, based on the life of Rani Lakshimibai and set in 19th Century British India, was banned by the Uttar Pradesh state government in India, where there were riots to protest at the book, and an effigy of Jaishree was burned in the streets. For real.

Her latest novel, Secrets and Sins is a love story as well as a study of infidelity and has a Bollywood theme.

While at university, Riva Singh and Aman Khan had a passionate love affair. Despite their attraction, Riva rejected Aman for reliable Ben, who became her husband. Now Riva is a bestselling novelist and Aman is a Bollywood superstar. Seven years later, they are thrown together again at the Cannes film festival. Will they follow their heads or forsake everything they hold dear and follow their hearts?

LOVE. THIS. BOOK.

£6.29 www.amazon.co.uk

AIMEE IS LOVIN’

I blimmin’ LOVE this pictures from the ‘Jump’ exhibition, at the Lawrence Miller Gallery in NY. It features all sorts of famous people from Salvador Dali, Marilyn Monroe and even Richard Nixon, indulging in ‘Jumpology’ and has never been shown before. If you are heading to or are in Stateside, make sure you check them out, as the pictures by Philippe Halsman are only on display until July 1st.

I am dotty about this two piece from Ann Summers. Its retro with the nautical classic blue and red bow detail, and with a slick of red lipstick, its perfect for a spot of summer seduction. Bra and Knicker, 22.00/12.00 at AnnSummers.com

I didn’t end up going to the South of France last week, as the weather was so bad. However, I rebooked the night before and ended up in Ibiza, which was fab! I went to see Biffy Clyro and Bombay Bicycle Club at Ibiza Rocks, and had a (more) chilled Ibiza than ever before. I didn’t know much of Biffy before, but now I’m a complete convert- their band is so charismatic and rock ‘n’ roll-see pics above of them clamoring above the stage, and jumping into the pool! I also loved the lyrics, and this year I think Biffy, Friendly Fires, and my faves The Courteeners, will be the ones I listen to on my dock.

Well, I always knew I was onto a good thing, but apparently the fashion magazines have only just picked up that tea dresses are the summers hit. My wardrobe is full of them – vintage and high-street and they are pretty much my wardrobe staple. I blame it on having a fixation on old Hollywood movies. I have been a fan of Get Cutie prints for years, and this pretty bluebird printed dress, is something to dream for. Dress, 95.00 at www.getcutie.co.uk

Lastly, I am one of those girls that LOVES football, and I have had no choice- thanks, boi – to embrace the World Cup. I am excited to watch tonight’s match, but I hope we play better than last week – I forget how passionate and unfeminine I become when I am yelling at the TV! One thing though, and its an UN-LOVE – those blinkin’ horns sound like bees in my ears!

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