The Real Suzanne Carlsson

Xmas, Presents, The New Year & All That Goes With It...

2012-01-02T11:23:00.002+01:00

It's been quite a while since I posted anything, so let me start by saying Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all :)

As you're all aware Christmas is a time of fun and celebrations, but it's also a time for stress and utter chaos - our household is no different, and I've just about recovered from all the "fun and frolics", haha.

Surprisingly we didn't have a White Xmas here in Sweden - something that's usually unheard of. We did have some snow but it went as quickly as it came. The weather was still cold however with temperatures of around minus 6, so the Winter jackets, hats and gloves did make an appearance ;)

We had some lovely days out in the lead up to Xmas (going to various outdoor markets etc) and as you can see from the below picture, I'm certainly not afraid to make an ass out of myself - well someone has to don't they, and this time it turned out to be me...

I guess I was a very good girl because Santa spoiled me rotten with a lot of gorgeous presents - one of which were these stunning pair of Bordello Teeze Leopard Platform High Heels - yummy!!!

As always they were purchased from PleaserUsa - with the amount of shoes I buy from there, I really deserve a huge discount and commision for mentioning how great they are - which is very true!!!

So now the New Year is here and it's already 2012. Like the majority of people all over the world, I do of course make some New Year resolutions. This year (like most others before it), my resolution is to give up chocolate and munchies...Mwuahahahahaha!!! I'm sure you're all laughing and thinking it's an impossible task...I'm sure you're right too, but I have to try. I do want to feel healthier and better within myself. I think when you feel good on the inside it really does reflect on the outside and make you feel more confident and empowered - hence why my strict swimming regime shall resume from tomorrow onwards...Aaaaaaarrrrrrrrrggggghhhhhh!!!

I hope you all had a great New Years and aren't too hungover - it would be fun to hear some other resolutions made this year :)

Until next time...

The Snow Is Finally Here...Time To Put Away Those Sexy High Heels?!?!

2011-12-07T23:52:00.001+01:00

Absolutely NOT!!!

Whatever the weather conditions, there is never an excuse to put away those Sexy High Heels. An occasional break now and then is absolutely fine (like when you need to soak your little tootsies or get a nice foot rub from your partner etc), but to exclude them for a whole entire season...well, that's just criminal.

I read today that the sales of Wellington booties are soaring due to all the snow. It's certainly getting very chilly now, and with heavy snow fall we're all wrapping up nice and warm. Despite the arrival of Winter however, I don't think it's necessary to condemn our High Heels to the back of the wardrobes/shoe closets...our shoes have feelings too, haha ;)

For working women like myself, if you find it impossible to brave the snow in a pair of heels, then a good tip is to put a pair in your handbag and change into them at the office, or before you go into a business meeting etc - you don't need to slap on those flat chunky boots just because they seem like the more "sensible" option...

Now, I'm not completely insane - although I can understand why some of you may think so, haha. If the snow fall is light and covers the ground with 3 Inches or less, then there's absolutely no excuse not to wear a pair a stunning high heels, and strut your stuff like you were born to do.

If like today however when the snow fall has been pretty heavy, I will choose to put on a pair of my extremely comfortable Timberland Boots, and carry my high heels in my handbag :)

Note from my clothing that today was NOT a business day. This meant that I got to enjoy the snow whilst wearing my super warm Billabong snow trousers (complete with a Billabong belt) and my insulated Billabong hoodie top. I am aware that by having this top unzipped and wide open, it totally defeats the point of having an insulated hoodie that's designed to keep you warm - what can I say except that I'm a muppet who will sacrifice most things, all in the name of fashion :)

Until next time...

A Swedish Winter Wonderland At Liseberg :)

2011-12-05T00:32:00.001+01:00

Here in Sweden (central Göteborg), we have a fantastic theme park called Liseberg - it's Scandinavia’s leading amusement park and as you can see from the above picture, the Liseberg logo is that of a big Green Rabbit.

Liseberg opened in 1923 and the park attracts over 3 million visitors every year...it's actually been voted one of the TOP TEN amusement parks in the world by Forbes Magazine!!!

I'm not going to reel out a long speech about the Park's history as I'll be here for ages. Instead you can visit their official site www.liseberg.com and see for yourself how great the place is :)

One fun fact however, is that Liseberg has Europe's tallest free-fall attraction with the maximum g-force allowed: A stomach churning 4 g. I haven't been on that ride personally, but that's not to say that I won't ;)

Every November/December is "Winter Liseberg", and as our family (and neighbours) went there yesterday I thought I'd share a few wee pictures for you all to see...

I took so many pictures that I can't upload them all, but this was one of the first I took and It was only because of the icicles hanging from the lamp-post - I thought they were cute, haha!

We arrived in the late afternoon and from the next pictures you'll see that it got dark really quickly. I was overcome with all the shining sparkles, and being me I tried to snap them all.

As the skies darkened, you can really see all the gorgeous colours starting to come out. This picture was taken on a little bridge that over-looked a stunning rock waterfall.

More sparkly trees and lights everywhere. It's crazy how we just take the "Christmas lights" for granted but some poor buggers have been up there fixing them to the trees. Not only do they have my utmost appreciation, but they also have my deepest sympathy!!!

The colours in this picture have NOT been altered in any way, shape or form. The noise has been removed as it was taken with my iPhone, and like all my other pictures this image has been sharpened but that's it.

One of the main attractions for me were the Chocolate Stands. There were rows upon rows of mouth watering, sumptuous milk chocolate just waiting to be taken home. Unfortunately for me that job seemed to go to everyone else, and I left being sad faced and empty handed :(

As we were leaving I took this picture of a Blue lighted walkway. You can see that the colours reflect onto the trees and it was just really beautiful.

For those of you that don't live in Sweden, but plan to visit (or already have travelling plans made), then Liseberg is the place to go...it's an absolute MUST SEE!!!

I had such a fantastic time yesterday, and to be surrounded by such beauty in the night was really amazing. You have all those gorgeous smells of Chocolate, Candy floss, warm Waffles etc, mixed with the thrill and excitement of all the rides...It was just a great night :)

Until next time...

Pancake Friday :)

2011-12-03T00:44:00.001+01:00

I woke up this morning with an insatiable craving for Vanilla pancakes. Seeing as it's Friday (THE WEEKEND), I thought it was the perfect excuse to get the pan and ingredients out to create some master-pieces ;)

First task was to mix the eggs, flour, milk, salt and butter together, followed by a scrumptious dash of Vanilla essence. Whisk together to achieve a nice lumpy free consistency (electric mixer advised), and find the perfect pan to get those pancakes started.

Now before you all start ridiculing my slinky little pan, I agree that it may not look like the most desirable of items, haha. Despite its appearance this pan is the perfect size for creating pancakes - not too big and not too small. It's my lucky pan which means my pancakes always turn out delicious and it's served me well for many years (as I'm sure you can see).

It always takes a few initial attempts before you get into your stride, and soon I was churning out pancakes like there's no tomorrow!!! Can you believe that I was flipping pancakes for OVER AN HOUR - my poor feet were absolutely killing me :(

I was determined to make at least 80 pancakes because between Martin and the kids there's usually very little left over. This way I ensure that there's plenty to go around and most likely still some left over for tomorrow :)

Choosing the toppings for your pancakes can become quite an art...depending on how adventurous you are of course ;)

Today I stuck with some Marmalade, Chocolate Spread (which if you've never tried it you absolutely must do), Pancake Syrup and of course the trusted Strawberry Jam and Whipped Cream - YUMMY!!!!

After an hour of making pancakes, I finally got to taste my master-pieces. I have to say that when you make 80 pancakes and you've poured your love sweat and tears into them...it seems almost criminal that they disappear in 5 minutes - some would say it's soul crushing, haha.

This is what my little babies looked like and they tasted even better :)

Tip for pancake making: Sieve icing sugar over the top to add a little sweetness, and extracts such as Vanilla work wonders for turning a "normal pancake" into something a little more luxurious :)

Until next time...

Super Sexy High Heel Platform Shoes - What A TEEZE!!!

2011-11-28T16:11:00.001+01:00

With Christmas only weeks away, I've been shopping for all my outfits and of course I need shoes (heels) to match ;)

These incredible shoes are by Bordello and very Burlesque in style.

The style is TEEZE - 04G and they come in both Black and Red Glitter...of course I needed to get both pairs just to make sure they'd match my "Christmas oufits", haha.

These platforms have a stunning heel height of 5.3/4" and sport a gorgeous Red satin bow on the front of the shoe. I've always found the quality of Bordello shoes to be very high. I have about 5 different pairs (7 now) and all of them are incredibly comfy and wear well - these sexy heels shall make a very nice addition to my little shoe collection ;)

Until next time...

Festive High Heels & Sexy Ankle Socks :)

2011-11-25T12:09:00.001+01:00

With Christmas coming up I decided to treat myself to a couple of pairs of shoes - or should I say high heels. I bought both pairs from PLEASERUSA as I normally do, and these come from their SEDUCE range.

Being Christmas and all, I wanted colours that reflect this festive season, and so I chose Red and Black - you can't go wrong with them can you! Green isn't my favourite choice when it comes to shoes, so I thought I'd best leave those for the little Elves :)

This is a stock picture from Pleaser's website, but it shows the shoes in Red. You'll notice that the Black pair have Red laces and the Red pair have Black laces. Each pair comes with two sets of laces (Black & Red), so you can change them depending on your mood or outfit.

These gorgeous shoes have a naughty heel height of 5" and I think they fit perfectly into the festive season ;)

As you can see from the first picture, I also bought some super cute, sexy ankle socks. These caught my attention straight away and I was drawn to the adorable Red satin bow, and seductive lace trimming.

I only found these in White & Red but I do know that they sell them in other colours....I am now on the hunt for some more sexy sockies :)

Until next time...

The Annual High Heel Race...What A Joke!!!

2011-11-22T13:34:00.001+01:00

I was reading this earlier about the different countries from all over the world, that take part in this annual High Heels Race. Now for me personally this would undoubtedly be a piece of cake, but I have to say that I was OUTRAGED when I saw the footwear being used in these competitions!!!

Here at the start of the race you'll find the most daring of contestants that have braved the possibility of running in 3.5" heels - I mean, how shocking!!!

Check out the 5th girl to the right in the purple capri's...those shoes are a crime against any footwear and they look like an old pair of FLAT granny sandals - saying that, I bet any granny that has even an ounce of self respect wouldn't be caught dead in them!!!

Picture 3, and we're now moving onto the 2" heels - what a load of CHEATERS because that's what they are. How the hell can a shoe with TWO INCH heels qualify for a High Heel Race - it's an absolute farce I tell you!!!

As the CHEATERS come to the end of the race, we can see a total muppet to the left who has fallen on her backside. Notice how she has actually lost her left shoe, despite it having lame 2" heel. Then we have the "winner" who crosses the line in what seems to be a pair of old Roman Gladiator Sandals, followed by 2nd and 3rd place who also suspiciously look like they left their heels at home and instead opted for a nice pair of ugly orthopaedic shoes - I am shocked, I am outraged...and I would be completely humiliated if ever I was forced to take part in this "race".

There should be a MANDATORY heel height of 5" (Platforms allowed), and anyone that either falls on their backside or loses a shoe should be automatically disqualified!!!!

I need to go and make a nice hot cup of Vanilla Tea and sit down with some chocolate biscuits to try and calm myself down - High Heel Race...AS IF!!!

Until next time...

Doctors Waiting Rooms, Chocolate and Star Lights...

2011-11-20T17:25:00.001+01:00

So, on Friday I had another Doctors appointment to talk about my back and couple of surgery options. As I was sitting in the waiting room I started to analyze the whole lay out and found it really interesting (and amusing) how everything is set up to sub-consciously put you at ease.

The walls are a nice neutral colour whilst retaining a little touch of warmth, and the paintings that hang on the walls are always of calming subjects like a boat on tranquil waters, or a gorgeous seductive sunset.

What you can't see in this picture, is that there are two LUXURY sofas - one which I was sitting on to take this photo ;)
I imagine this is to lure you into a false sense of security...I mean why panic or get anxious when the surrounds are designed to reflect a nice comfy lounging area?!

There is always a big stack of magazines to read, and here in Sweden they are normally fashion/gossip in content. Trust me when I say that this is a huge step up from the STD's and AIDS pamphlets that I was subjected to in the UK, haha.

This rather fancy fish tank was something that I did like along with those luxury sofa's of course :)
I remember the days when the fish tanks were just old glass containers filled with a lot of algae and sick looking goldfish. These days they have "pimped out" tanks with a wide variety of ocean creatures - including those that hail from the tropical waters ;)

After being poked and prodded for half an hour with the conclusion being that I now have to see a Neurosurgeon, I made it home to find that Martin had put up these cute white lights outside of our living room window. Now that Winter is drawing ever closer, it's starting to get dark at 3 0' clock - this means lots of candles and lit fires :)

I love how these lights look like magical floating stars. I actually think I should buy some more to hang outside the kitchen and bedroom windows...or maybe that's taking it a bit too far, haha.

Well, the plan now is to cuddle up on the sofa with a delicious big bar of chocolate. Fear Factor USA has just started so I shall enjoy watching the contestants eat all the disgusting beetles, worms and bugs whilst I savour the flavour of Cadbury's perfection :)

Until next time...

Afternoon At The Movies - Twilight BreakingDawn Part 1

2011-11-19T20:08:00.001+01:00

So today, Martin and I finally got some "alone time" and we went to see the 1st Part of Twilight BreakingDawn - I have to say that I absolutely loved it, and left wanting to be a Vampire!!!

We left the kiddies with Grandma and headed off for some much needed husband and wife time. Being a parent is the most wonderful thing in the world but it's easy to forget that you're a couple too. I think every couple needs that time to just spend together and recharge because at the end of the day we're man and wife and not just "mummy and daddy".

I'll write some more tomorrow as I'm really exhausted right now and I'm seriously thinking of going to bed despite it being only 8:30pm. We're still doing the painting and decorating and it's an absolute killer - I don't know how the professionals do it!!!

Until next time...

The High Heel Master Painting & Decorating In Fishnet Stockings And Platform Heels!!!

2011-11-12T16:47:00.001+01:00

I've just this minute sat down, and I'm absolutely exhausted!!! I've spent from 9:30am until 4:30pm (SEVEN WHOLE HOURS) stripping wallpaper, pulling off skirting boards, sanding etc etc - this is not something I do often so I had to call upon my secret talents of "painter and decorator" to get the job done ;)

I'm turning an extra room we have into a bigger office....if you have to work, then at least do it in style, haha!

Now this is where the story gets amusing, and for the majority of people I'm sure they'd all think I was completely insane. You all know by now that I'm a total diva and my biggest "fashion passion" are delightful, gorgeous, sexy high heels. It's extremely rare that you'll catch me without a pair on, and today was no different ;)

I thought to myself..."If I'm going to be painting and decorating all day, then at least I'm going to do it looking good and with a big smile on my face" - Complete madness I know but someone's got to do it, haha. As you can see the HIGH HEEL MASTER is back, and this time balancing on a chair in 6" platform heels - not quite as impressive as when I stood in the river on a stone, but challenging all the same :)

I'm pretty sure that Health & Safety would have a field day over these pictures. I can just see the long list of "hazards" now - I certainly don't quality when it comes to the correct dress code, but I'm sure that if I turned up on a real job like this (decorating someone's house), there wouldn't be any complaints - well, not from the men anyway ;)

This machine thing you see here, is some sort of steaming machine used for stripping wallpaper. Let me tell you that it's completely useless when you have 2 or more layers of wallpaper on top of each other - not that you should have but the the previous owners clearly had no clue what they were doing as far as decoration is concerned!!!

Despite all the dust and mess, the high heels stayed on. In this pic I'm actually sanding the wall - I don't know how the professionals do it because my hands hurt like hell and my already buckled back, is now buckled even more. I'll definitely be using my Tens Machine tonight!!!

Unfortunately now, I have to drag myself off the soffa, and stumble downstairs to have a much needed shower....this is going to take all my strength I tell you!!!

Until next time...

Early Mornings, Looking Rough & Bad Driving Conditions...

2011-11-10T16:19:00.002+01:00

I think you all know that I try to go swimming at least 3 times a week. The problem I have is that it's "early morning" swimming, which means getting up at 5:15am to be at the pool by 6:15am - being a night owl and needing at least 12hrs sleep a night, this doesn't quite work with this swimming schedule but it has to be done. My reason for swimming so early in the morning is to avoid all the annoying little muppets and adults that seem to over-run the pool like rats after 9:00am....not to mention that if you do the "early swim", there is a lovely continental breakfast for you to choose from and they have a huge selection of all things yummy.

I get asked a lot how do I manage to "look so good all the time"...the answer is I DON'T!!! Here is a picture I took at 6:00am, to show that even make-up can't disguise how tired, moody and shattered I look - it's impossible to look great all the time no matter how much we wish we could...

I know it's utterly ridiculous to get so "made up" when you're just going to the swimming pool, but I always believe that one should make the effort to look half decent - especially when leaving the house, haha. In the comfort of my own home I couldn't care less what I look like, and thankfully my husband doesn't either as I'm always "beautiful" to him...Awwwww.

Yesterday when I left the house at 6:00am it was 3 degrees, and you could hardly see the road for all the mist. Winter is on it's way and now I have even colder temperatures and misty mornings to look forward to :(

All I can say is thank god for car seat warmers, and a speedy heating system that gets the car nice and toasty in no time - the only problem is that I have to leave the car again to get into the swimming hall!!!!

Today however, I had a Physiotherapy appointment in a hospital close to where I go swimming. Even though the appointment was at 10 o' clock and not 6am, the weather was dramatically different today - I actually saw some SUN!!!

The colours in this picture haven't been enhanced or edited in any way whatsoever. It just goes to show the difference a day makes, and how mother nature likes to "toy" with us. I mean it's hardly fair making me think I'm in for a nice bit of sun when tomorrow I'm sure it will be back to fog and dull skies - such is life I suppose...

Anyway, it's morning swimming for me tomorrow so I guess I'll see what mother nature has in store for me then - at least I have the seat warmer ;)

Until next time...

Naughty Times Are Back Again With Thigh High Stockings...

2011-11-08T03:09:00.000+01:00

Having suffered yet again from another bout of the flu (and survived), I decided to cheer myself up with a little bit of retail therapy - it always works for us girls ;)

Whilst searching on-line for my next "victims", I came across these SUPER HOT thigh high stockings which I decided to model for you all...

These stockings as you can see, are very sexual and would compliment any type of heels :)

I'm a little confused regarding the material as they don't state what they're made from, and they're not the usual type I go for - ie. Latex, Rubber, PVC etc. I do have to say though that when I purchased them I did in fact think they were Latex stockings.

Whatever the material, I certainly love it. The stockings have a nice stretch to them and they hold up with no problems whatsoever. I've tried them with both my Rubber and PVC suspender belt and they go very nicely together:) The stockings also have a glitter shine to them and you can see from the pictures that they really sparkle in the right light - they were a good purchase ;)

My next task now is to find an outfit which will compliment these new stockings....happy hunting for me :)

Until next time...

Ugly Boots & Ugly Jumpers - I Feel Sick!!!

2011-11-02T17:40:00.002+01:00

OMG - Today I'm feeling more violated than I did on my birthday 10 days ago!!!!

You all know that I was given these incredibly ugly heels as a "lovely present", when in reality they're some of the ugliest shoes I've ever seen in my life...

I know you're all loving this picture so I really hate to drag your eyesight away, haha. Today I received a belated birthday present and trust me when I say that the word "belated", was not belated enough!!!! To make matters worse it is not something that I can pretend to never have received, as the bloody parcel was signed for :(

To look at the shoes in the above picture....the shoes that pained me so much to put on (just to show you guys a photo), the same shoes that even a homeless person wouldn't pick out of a dumpster....well can you believe when I say YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHING YET!!!! Oh yes, be afraid....be VERY afraid!!!

Let me start with Part 1 of the parcel (the least offending).

As you can see we have the ugly itchy polo neck jumper dress in that "must have" puke/bogey colour - and just in time for Christmas too...Oh goody!!!

Now, this is something that I just managed to put on without gagging (and that's only because I had to send a picture of me wearing this wonderful treat) to the person that clearly dislikes me enough to buy it for me in the first place!!!

Part 2 of the parcel however, is a different matter altogether - I mean JUST LOOK!!!!

This is NOT a picture that my husband has taken, so let me make that very clear. I couldn't even bring myself to put these ghastly things on, so instead I had to find this stomach churning stock picture from the net - Eeeeeeeeeewwwww!!!!!!!!!! Even the fact that they are Patent wasn't enough to entice my feet into those claws of death - no way!!!!!

This parcel was given in 2 parts with the idea that you could create an "outfit" or indeed mix and match them with other things in your closet, in order to make an array of even more different outfits.....for once in my life I am speechless!!!! I have been silenced by the invisible smell, and sight of all that is disgusting when it comes to this jumper and these boots....

If any of you ladies reading this actually like these boots (or the jumper), then please book yourself an appointment with your nearest therapist/counsellor. Trust me, when I say that you'll be doing yourself the biggest favour - a hypnotist is also another good option!!!

Until next time...

Ladies Night At The Pool

2011-10-30T16:05:00.000+01:00

So, tonight I have swimming again at my local sports centre. Every Sunday evening it's Ladies Night which means no annoying men trying to ogle what they can't afford, hahahaha!!!

Jacuzzi here I come :)

Sexy Designer Platform Ankle Boots For A Fraction Of The Price!!!

2011-10-29T17:51:00.002+02:00

As you know, I'm always on the lookout for sexy, cute, innovating new shoes. My Summer collection was put away a couple of months ago as it's now Fall, and with Winter fast approaching it's time for me to open the "Winter shoe/heel closet". When you're as big of a shoe addict as I am, you have shoes for every season of the year, and if you're anything like me then they'll be colour co-ordinated by style and heel height - a bit OTT I know but it's got to be done, haha!

Anyway, I've been looking through a few collections by many top designers, and one little pair of gorgeous booties in particular caught my attention. They are perfect for Fall/Winter and ooze that fabulous glamour that every woman needs and deserves :)

This year I've been a very big fan of the Vintage/Victorian look, and we're seeing it all over the Catwalks and in magazines such as Vogue, Harpers Bizarre, Elle and Marie-Claire.

I came across this pair by L.A.M.B

This is model is called the Rosebury Platform and is sold out in the majority of stores that sell it. It has a 1" hidden Platform with a heel height of 4.5" (and yes that half an inch makes all the difference). As you can see they have a back zip closing and they'll set you back around $520 or £320 - pretty pricey!

I also came across a very similar boot by Christian Louboutin

For me personally, they're not as attractive as those from L.A.M.B but they do have the side buttons and Victorian feel to them. These will set you back around $200 or £120. Just like the L.A.M.B boots, these also have a 1" Platform but the heel height is 4.75" instead of the L.A.M.B's 4.5".

I think the pricing for these two boots is quite fair (for top designers I mean). Usually Louboutins look very classy and are well made, but on this occasion I can't help but feel a little disappointed. The boots to me look like someone has tried to make a bad replica using very cheap material - sorry, but that's just my personal opinion...

Now, for those of you that don't have pockets deep enough for the crazy designer prices (and that's the majority believe me), then I've found the PERFECT alternative :)

I came across these boots purely by accident as I was searching the net for a Victorian styled pair. I have to say that they look far superior to those made by Christian Louboutin, and they wouldn't look out of place in a L.A.M.B store either.

The boots I'm talking about are these little stunner's...

This is a picture that my lovely husband took and I think you'll all agree when I say that they're most definitely a fabulous pair of boots. The material is Grey Suede, complimented by a Black Patented heel and toe. Just like the other two, it sports a 1" hidden Platform but these babies have a delicious heel height of 5" - just pipping the L.A.M.B pair to the post ;)

I found these shoes on a site called eBAY - I'm sure you all know it ;) These set me back £45 which is a huge difference compared to Louboutins £120, or the even more expensive L.A.M.B's at £320!!!

These were the only pair I saw on eBay but I'm sure there must be more in some of the sellers stores etc. If you love these boots as much as I do, but are having problems finding them...I recently found out that you can buy them at Polyvore too. I can't say I've heard of that site but it seems a reliable place to shop online.

Until next time...

The High Heel Master Is Back - Bring On The Spiked Heels!!!

2011-10-26T13:01:00.008+02:00

I'm sure you all remember the post about the American guy asking what gave me the prestige title of "The High Heel Master". And I'm sure you all remember why I am indeed the MASTER, haha...

Again, if there is anyone else that can stand on a tiny stone in 5" heels then I'd love to know :)

And may I also just add that I reached the middle of the river by walking over some very small stepping stones, and my feet remained bone dry (both there and back)!!!

You can see the size of the stepping stones in the above pictures - now that's what I call a talent ;)

Whilst looking for some heels to compliment an outfit I was wearing today, I came across these gorgeous beauties which I'd completely forgotten about - SHAME ON ME!!!

These heels aren't the normal Platforms I wear but I certainly remember why I bought them - that super kinky metal spiked 6" heel - Yummy!!! The ankle straps on these shoes take them from being a normal "pump high heel", to a pair that are a little more "naughty" and daring - love it :)

These spiked 6" heels are not for the faint hearted. Of course you're seeing all the celebs and others wearing heels this high, and sometimes even higher (Lady Gaga for one), but there is one very big difference....all of those heels come from Platform shoes which are much easier to walk in, trust me.

When you're wearing a pair of high heels this high WITHOUT a Platform, it is by no means something that everyone can do....it takes a lot of skill. I'm not just talking about wearing them in the bedroom for 20mins or just trying them on for 2 - I'm talking about wearing them for a whole day. Shopping, running errands, business meetings etc, you name it. If you can walk a whole day in these shoes (without the Platform), then you truly are a High Heels Master and all credit to you :)

Again, I'm so happy that I came across these super sexy heels and I guess it's a reminder that I need to re-organise my shoe closets ;)

Until next time...

Fall 2011 Shoe Fashion-Got Red?

2011-10-25T15:05:00.000+02:00

Fall 2011 Shoe Fashion-Got Red?

I love these Sexy Red peep toe sling backs from L.A.M.B - I need to get a pair!!!

Sexy Santa Outfit...PVC, Waspies & Sexy Patent High Heel Booties - Yummy!!!

2011-10-25T14:48:00.000+02:00

It seems that Christmas is drawing fast upon us. The shops have already stacked up with their Christmas products...pushing shamelessly to try and shift their stock. There are Christmas offers and discounts already, and we've not even celebrated Halloween yet!

Now usually I buy a sexy Santa outfit every year - something a little different to the one before (have to keep it fresh you know, haha). There are many great on-line stores selling a huge variety of Sexy Santas. If you're looking for a bargain (whilst keeping the quality) then eBay actually has loads of different outfits to choose from and you can get some great bargains :)

My Sexy Santa outfit for this year is actually a romper play suit. You can see why I chose it...

Now normally I go for the obvious sexy little Santa dress, but this year I thought I'd chose something that I've never had/worn before - and I LOVE IT!!!

The cute White fur trims are what add that Christmas feel, and that super sexy Black PVC buckle waspie is sure to make any man go PHOWAR and crumble to his knees!!!

I do have quite a few choices of footwear - no surprises there considering shoes are my passion and I have too many to count ;)

You all know by now that PleaserUsa is one of my favourite (if not THE favourite) place to buy my stunning, teasing, tantalising high heels - these kinky little Black Patent Christmas booties come from Pleaser and the model is Jolly-127. They previous sold these with a higher heel (which are the ones I have) but now the boots come with a heel height of 4" - probably much easier for those of you that find it tricky to walk in higher heels :)

Alternatively, I have 2 different pairs of gorgeous glitter platforms heels. I have them in both Red and Silver and if teamed with the right outfit they'll be perfect for Christmas...

These babies come with a heel height of 5.5" and sport a super cute little bow on the front of the shoe. The Red pair remind me of Dorothy from The Wizard Of Oz - I wanna go home auntie Em, haha!!!

I have to add that I've been asked on a number of different occasions, whether the pictures I use in my Blog are actually mine or taken from somewhere else, i.e an on-line shoe store etc. The answer is NO!!! The pictures are 100% mine (well Martin's actually as he's the professional photographer) and I model all the shoes MYSELF. When you have a husband as talented as I do, then you don't need to steal pictures from other sites. Martin actually sells his pictures worldwide through Getty and there are thousands of stores that use his images to promote their products :)

You can check out some of his work here: CarlssonInc Photography

Until next time...

Latex Skirts, Household Appliances & Fluffy Rhinestone Heels...

2011-10-24T11:27:00.001+02:00

Today in the post I received a parcel, and without even opening the packaging I knew immediately what it was :)

I've been debating back and forth for quite a while now on whether I should get these shoes or not - I guess now the decision's been made for me :)

It will come as no surprise that Martin bought these little cuties on the sly. He loves killer heels and sexy shoes almost as much as I do, so together we're a nightmare - It's very hard to say NO to a pair of shoes that are screaming your name saying "buy me, buy me" ;

As per usual he knows me well enough to get the shoes in other colours...

They did come in White also, but again Martin knows me well enough to know that White shoes aren't really my thing, haha!!!

The reason I've been going back and forth over these shoes was because I wasn't sure when I'd use them - and no-one wants to waste money on a pair of shoes that aren't ever going to see the light of day do they?! There's no way that these heels are suitable to be worn outside...I mean can you imagine how bedraggled the gorgeous fluffy fluff would look if it were to start raining - god forbid!!! To bestow a punishment such as that on a pair of innocent, cute, sexy little heels would just be criminal and completely unacceptable.

Just like an in-door cat, these shoes are destined to have the same life minus the smell and the litter box of course. Their sole purpose (no pun intended, haha) is to assist me with the household chores whenever the need arises - which naturally is always on a daily basis :)

And so, I shall take heed from the master of sexy cleaning (Freddie Mercury himself) and combine my little sex kittens with one of my sexy latex outfits.... Oh, the choices!!!

Until next time...

Incredibly UGLY Heels vs The Sexy Super Hot Heels!!!

2011-10-21T12:28:00.004+02:00

I mentioned yesterday that I was soon to be 32yrs old - as it turns out my birthday is tomorrow!!!

Seeing as the family are spread out, they'll be coming in dribs and drabs to wish me well - here is where the nightmare starts....

I think it's pretty obvious by now that I have a severe addiction to shoes - sexy high heels in particular :)

The problem lies when a family member (knowing that I have this addiction) decides to take it upon themselves to buy me a pair of what they think are "sexy high heels" for my birthday!!! Now I won't mention who this person is as I don't want to embarrass them, but some things should just be left alone and buying shoes for someone is definitely one of them - unless you're the husband/partner of course and then you don't feel awkward saying if you don't like them...you just get the receipt and swap them for something that you do like.

So, here I am about to open my present...the person in question is standing there with eyes as big as tea cups waiting to see what I think of their gift. Trust me when I say that trying to pretend you like something when you absolutely HATE it takes a lot of skill and talent - I think I just about managed to pull it off but I'm not 100%....Oops, haha!!!

These "sexy heels" were absolutely disgusting!!! Now I don't mean to sound ungrateful by any means and I know it's the thought that counts, but when you see a shoe box you can't help but feel those butterflies in your stomach....waiting in anticipation to see what gems are inside - Now, this is what I got!!!

As always I model the shoes myself and it absolutely pained me to put these monstrosities on. I'm sure the majority of you are laughing right now but let me tell you it's no laughing matter - I'm disgusted!!!

The heel height is a pathetic 3.5" and you can see that despite the angle there is no way that these shoes will ever look good...I feel sick just looking at them!!!

The material is cheap and horrible...it feels like you're walking on broken heels that have lost half their heel height, and the only place that they'd look good is in the dustbin - and even then the bin-men probably wouldn't want to empty it, haha.

It's just as well that I have my gorgeous, sexy reliable husband to cheer me up. He knows exactly the type of heels I love and after being extremely offended by the "last offering" I just got, he pulled out a box which I knew contained shoooooooooooooooooooes :) :) :)

To show the difference between PROPER heels and not just some skanky cheap pair that women wear when they can't walk in real heels, check out the pictures below...

As you can see I found them a pleasure to put on - I even made the effort and wore some fish net stockings, haha. My husband certainly has good taste (no doubt from being married to me for the last 10yrs), and I just love how these patent shoes have that bondage dominatrix feel to them.

The heel height is a delicious 6" with a 2.5" platform. The wide double ankle straps make these shoes incredibly comfy to wear and despite appearances, they're very easy to walk in - well, I am the high heels master after all ;)

Until next time...

Celebrate Scotland With A Scottish Bikini :)

2011-10-20T17:52:00.003+02:00

As you all know I have Dual Nationalities - Scottish and Swedish :)

To celebrate Scotland who just managed to beat Liechtenstein and secure a second place in their qualification group in the European Championship, I've decided to share some patriotic photos of me supporting 1 of 2 best countries in the world ;)

You know, when I was looking initially to buy a Scottish bikini I couldn't find one anywhere. I searched all the shops online (including sports shops) and I still had problems. Can you believe that when I eventually did find one...it was on EBAY!!! I guess I should have looked there in the first place, haha.

I love this bikini set as it sparkles and shimmers when it catches the light. Unfortunately it's not something that I would wear to the beach (well, not a crowded beach anyway), as the bottom half comes in a string thong and being almost 32yrs old I think that I shouldn't have my arse hanging out (I don't want to scare the poor kiddies now do I) haha!!!

Until next time....

Ps. Sincere apologies for my absence of late. We have been celebrating my son's 4th birthday and now it's my turn on Saturday - 32 here we come!!!

Stilletto Bondage Kinky High Heels & A Computer...

2011-10-15T12:39:00.001+02:00

Saturday today and although it's the weekend, I still have a few bits and bobs that I need to finish up for work - No rest for the wicked they say!!!

Despite only having to work for a couple of hours, I still put on my "office attire" to put me in work mode - otherwise I'd just sit there and make excuses for not doing anything (well, it is Saturday after all) ;)

I flung on a simple Blue shirt, a Black pencil wiggle skirt, and finished my outfit with some sexy bondage type 5" heels - And you know we can't forget those because they're the more important part of the outfit, haha!

Again, made by PLEASER, these shoes are something I'd wear to the office or for a business meeting. I love how the straps wrap around the heel from the front of the shoe, and how there's additional buckle straps at both the back heel and the front of the shoe which compliment the heel perfectly - they also add a kinky little twist ;)

Although I usually stick to Platform heels, I made an exception for this pair mainly because of the heel height (5"), and because I loved the bondage feel of the shoes - I'm so naughty....

Here you can see just how happy I am to be working on a Saturday, and how much I love having my picture snapped when I'm already in a bad mood - Why you ask?!?!?! Let's just say it's because I'm a woman filled with raging hormones. Besides all that, it's my god given right to be a bitch sometimes, haha!!!

I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday, and NO...I'm not being sarcastic :)

Until next time...

Swimming outdoors in minus 2 degrees followed by intense water physio

2011-10-14T11:11:00.000+02:00

Ok, so I decided to get up super early this morning at 5:15am - a moment of madness. By 6:20am I was at the swimming pool and horrified to see that the temperature had dropped to minus 2...

Why I got up to go swimming in an OUTDOOR pool I don't know!!!! I seriously thought about driving home again but since I was already there I just crossed my fingers and hoped that I wouldn't get pneumonia.

Do not be deceived by the picture - trust me when I say that the water was BALTIC!!!

After freezing my butt off for an hour, it was time for a much welcomed 10 minutes in the sauna followed by a dip in the jacuzzi - now that's what I call heaven ;)

Made it home just in time to go back out again, as I had an appointment with my Physio at a specialist rehabilitation centre - Oh the joy!!!

Getting back into a wet swimming costume is no fun as it takes about 10 minutes to coax the bloody thing back on again - I was very annoyed!

After a fight which I finally won, I made it into the pool and what a pleasure that was. For those of you that have never had aquatic water Physio, the pool is kept at a much warmer temperature - around 33-34 degrees. Having recently survived my traumatic session in the outdoor pool, I couldn't wait to just chill out in the warm waters of the rehab pool :)

As you can see from the picture, the pool is really small. Not sure why this is but I think it's because they need to number the amount of patients getting treatment at the same time. There was 3 of us today...me and 2 old fogies who were about 90yrs old. Seeing as I have my own personalised treatment plan I had no reason to "socialise" with them, which was just as well because I was in no mood for small talk - not to mention that they stunk of mothballs!!!

I know I shouldn't laugh but if you've ever seen a 90yr old woman trying to do rehab exercises in a pool, then you'll understand where I'm coming from. It was like watching a sick fish swimming on it's side but desperately trying to remain upright - I'm terrible I know, haha!

Now that I'm home for the second time today, I'm going to be really bad and tuck into some of my favourite chocolate bars - Turkish Delights :)

These are so god damn sexual it's unbelievable. I think 4 or 5 should be enough for breakfast followed by a much needed cup of coffee - only lattes will do for this diva ;)

Until next time...

Sex, Drugs & Rock N' Roll - Meet Barbie!!!

2011-10-11T13:44:00.000+02:00

I came across some individual pictures of the world renowned Barbie. I decided to put them all together as there were quite a few, and the result is quite an eye opener into the secret life that Barbie really leads ;)

I think we all know what the iconic Barbie looks like....tall, perfect figure, long blonde hair (although you can also get brown haired Barbie), legs that go on forever and a beauty that matches no other plastic dolly out there!

I'm sure every woman (if they're being honest), wished they were Barbie when they were little girls - I know I did, haha.

Of course being the innocent, perfect Barbie doll, she needed an equally gorgeous perfect boyfriend - cue Ken...

Now that Barbie has found her perfect match, the natural next step is to get the Barbie mansion house, wardrobe of clothing etc etc - she's living the dream we all wish we could be a part of.

Now what they don't tell you is how Barbie faced all the trials and tribulations that we "normal" people go through. Here, I'm about to show you the sordid secret life of Barbie and reveal things you were never meant to see ;)

It appears that Barbie is a girl after our own heart. Here she sports the love tattoo dedicated to her boyfriend Ken - and you know many of us have tattoos in honour of our partners, haha. You can also see her after a drunken night out on the town....puking her guts up over the toilet bowl (yes, we've all been there). The photographic evidence which most depletes Barbie's untarnished reputation however, are those which show her snorting the Class A drug Cocaine, and participating in sordid sexual activities - probably the same ones that led to pregnant Barbie (see end pic row 2).

Following this destructive path it's fair to assume that Barbie got involved in some sort of criminal activity. This is shown in picture 10 where we can see Barbie strapped to an electric chair - shocking!!!!

Obviously as the iconic lady herself is still here, it seems that she was cleared of all charges (whatever those were), and decided to change her life and become a better person...

Upon release she took on a variety of different jobs. For a while she became a professional pooper scooper before deciding that the job was totally crap (no pun intended, haha). After a short time on the dole Barbie found herself a job working in MacDonalds. Seeing as she had always been accustomed to a lavish lifestyle, these new jobs left her feeling deflated and stressed out. No more could she go shopping on Rodeo Drive, get a manicure at her local beauty salon, and live the life impressed on us as the perfect woman that has everything ;)

As the stress became too much Barbie stopped eating. Bombarded with flawless images of models and women in every magazine and throughout the media, Barbie developed the common eating disorder Anorexia. Depressed and at rock bottom she checked herself into rehab. As it happens, it turned out to be the same rehab where she found Ken - admitted for his over eating disorder which is quite ironic really, haha.

After 6 months of treatment they were both released. Having over come her eating disorder, Barbie found her love for chocolate and cream cakes - the weight soon piled on. Unfortunately for Ken, his will power wasn't quite as strong and he reverted back to his old ways of being the human vacuum cleaner...devouring everything and anything that crosses his path like a ravenous rabid beast foaming at the mouth.

Having come across these pictures I thought I'd share them all with you, and for some maybe you can take comfort from the morals in this story. Be happy, be true to yourself, and never let anyone put you down.

Until next time...

Super Hot Rhinestone Glitter Platform Heels - I MUST Have Them!!!

2011-10-10T16:47:00.004+02:00

First of all I'd like to apologise for being "quiet" these last few days. Unfortunately I caught this beast of a stomach bug which has been doing the rounds - thankfully I'm starting to feel human again and my first priority was you guys :)

My post today as you can see from the title is all about these amazing, sexual Rhinstone Glitter Platforms that I've stumbled upon...I WANT THEM!!!

As you all know I purchased the below Platform Heels from Pleaser a short while ago...

These shoes are from their Bordello Line and are called TEEZE - 06R. Thought I'd let you know for those of you that may be interested in purchasing a pair :)

Now, although I absolutely love these shoes to death I have found one fundamental flaw - a flaw which could be easily fixed with a slight adjustment to the model. Because the Rhinestones go all the way to the bottom of the shoe (you can see this quite clearly from the pic), it means that when they are worn outside on anything other that concrete, the Rhinestones at the bottom are likely to fall off :(
This is a huge shame as the shoes themselves are perfect in every other way except for this slight "defect". All it would take is for the sole to be heightened just a little and the problem would be solved.

This leads me to my solution and I hope you're ready to see these beauties...

These too are also from Pleaser, and the moment I laid my eyes on them I thought "I'VE GOT TO HAVE THEM"!!!!! Not only do they have the sexy Rhinestones which I love, but they completely solve the problem that I have with the TEEZE pair - there is no way that any Rhinestones will be falling off these devilish Platforms as the sole of the shoe is raised enough to prevent this from happening.

In addition to coming in Black, these sexual heels also come in a Charcoal Grey. Seeing as I adore both colours I shall be demand that my husband buy BOTH pairs for me, Mwuahahaha!!!

It is my birthday next weekend (22nd October) so I hope that If I drop enough hints, he will in fact surprise me with these little crackers.

If you like these shoes, the model is FASCINATE - 685DM.

If you haven't already checked out PleaserUsa, I cannot stress enough that they are one of the best places to buy the most sexy, sensual heels for those (like me) that have a major shoe addition :)

Until next time...

The High Heel Master & You Better Believe It :)

2011-10-07T11:29:00.000+02:00

Ok, so I got this really funny email from a guy in America asking about my high heels. If you've been reading this blog at all, then you 'll know that on more than one occasion I've called myself the "High Heel Master" - this is due to my ability of walking in incredibly high heels ;)

Note how I said "walking" - not staggering, trying to walk or using anything to keep my balance, haha.

I think it's fair to say that this guy has a shoe (heel) fetish. He pointed out that in most of my shoe pictures, I mainly just show the shoes (which was my whole point) and not myself doing anything that would warrant the title of "Heel Master" - Wow, this guy takes being the "Heel Master" so seriously, haha. I can just picture some unattractive, balding middle aged little man sitting there on a wooden stool in a dark dingy dungeon somewhere, whilst making some poor woman walk up and down in front of him - whip at the ready to punish any trip ups, haha.

To put this to rest once and for all, I've decided to post a couple of pictures which evidently show that I AM in fact the "Heel Master", hahahahaha. If there's anyone else that shares the talent of being able to pose on two tiny stones in the middle of a river whilst wearing 5" heels, LET ME KNOW and POST SOME PICTURES :)

I have to stress that although I'm wearing a little vest top and panties - I do have a padded bra on (not that I need it). I just had to say that because now looking at these pictures, my boobs look like a pair of inflated monsters trying to escape from a jail - outrageous, haha!

On the bright side if I ever were to fall in a river then at least I know I'll be saved by my buoyancy aids ;)

Until next time...

Autumn Fashion Trends...

2011-10-03T18:33:00.000+02:00

As you know, the Summer is quickly coming to an end and Autumn is setting in. The weather here in Sweden (well in Gothenburg anyway) has been pretty unreliable of late. One day we have gorgeous sun, and the next it's freezing with lots of showers.

For me, I've all but closed my Summer wardrobe and it's now Autumns turn to be in the spotlight, haha. On a day that was quite windy with on/off showers, I decided to dress up warm. I chose my favourite Autumn/Winter jacket - a White Abercrombie & Fitch padded down with a gorgeous fur trim and stylish belt.

This coat is perfect for those that easily feel the cold. It keeps the heat in and the cold out, whilst still looking fresh and cool and retaining that fashionable edge :)

I teamed this with a cute Grey Billabong knit hat. The material is very light and it's so easy to fold up and put in your pocket if your head gets too warm.

I took this picture whilst out and about. I really love the contrast between the luscious green grass and the Oranges and Browns of the Autumn leaves - You can see that it's definitely time to dress up warmer, but not so warm that you're sweltering in Winter clothes ;)

I completed my look with a classic Burberry Check scarf. Be very careful not to O.D on the Burberry because it looks ridiculous and is very much associated with the "Chavs" in the UK - there are so many fake Burberry products out there but I can assure you that mine are 100% genuine :)

For me, this Autumn with be about Greens, Browns, Yellows, Greys...experimenting with materials and patterns. A lot of layering and of course some suitable high heels...most likely to be booties :)

Until next time...

Super Sexy Patent & PU Leather Knee High Boots :)

2011-09-30T17:20:00.001+02:00

As you all know, having an addiction can be both very costly and very time consuming, haha. Being the shoe addict that I am, I now have some latest additions to my "knee boots" collection and I looooove them!!!

As always the pictures are modelled by myself...

The first pair are lace-up in style, sport a 5" heel and are made from that super sexy material known as Patent ;)

I intend to wear these with Black skin tight jeans, a Black studded rock belt and a simple Black shirt to my next business meeting :)

As I found these booties incredibly sexual, I decided that I must have an identical pair but this time in a PU leather material - You have to admit that these are really good looking boots, and comfortable too - Time to break them in I think ;)

Until next time...

Pale Skin vs Tanned - Which Is Sexiest?!

2011-09-29T17:41:00.000+02:00

Ok, now this may seem a little strange but I am asked quite often if my skin is naturally tanned or if I use tanning products - if so...which ones.

In the above picture I am NOT tanned. Being Scottish I naturally have a pale complexion, and I honestly think I could give "Casper the ghost" a run for his money, haha!

There are many people that embrace their pale skin - Nicola Roberts from Girls Aloud being the prime example. For others having pale skin gives them a complex because they feel that a little colour adds that healthy glow (which is oh so appealing), haha - I personally fit into that category.

For me, I always feel better with a little colour. A nice deep golden sun-kissed tan is my personal preference, and because we don't have Summer 365 days of the year I do need a little help (I'll be honest and say A LOT of help) with getting that perfect tan.

I think I've tried most brands for fake tan. I've done the liquid one, the mousse, the gel...the tan mixed in with moisturiser - I've tried them all. Having had NO success with ANY of them, I turned to spray tanning - this is the perfect solution when applied properly and it doesn't streak or leave nasty stain marks on your clothing. You can really see the difference in this below picture - the spray tan vs the au-natural pale skin...

You can decide for yourself which you think is better but like I said - for me, tanned is best!

The spray tan which I use is called SolGol and it's the best fake tan I've found to date. Living the lifestyle that I do, I don't always have the time to pop into a tanning a salon (unfortunately) so instead I purchased the entire kit needed to do it a home - the same kit as they use in the salons. Am I spoiled...my husband would say so, haha!!!

To conclude my post for today, my personal preference is to have tanned skin - for everyone else it's each to their own :)

For those of you that haven't but would like to try a fake tan, I strongly recommend going to a reputable salon and getting a spray tan. If anyone out there knows of any other tanning agent that they feel is worth a mention, by all means do so...I love to hear your thoughts and opinions :)

Until next time...

Satin Corset Mini Skirts, Leather Waspies, Patent High Heels & Very Long Legs!!!

2011-09-26T16:23:00.000+02:00

As you all know, I was indeed the face for a top lingerie company (Curves & Lace), and I fronted the brand for Scotland - Jennifer Ellison was the face for their sister company in England. Anyway, I came across these pictures which I thought I'd share with you :)

For the opening launch there was a huge party thrown in my honour (I'm such a lucky girl) at top London nightclub Cafe De Paris. The boss of the company had already decided that we were going to do a big Catwalk show to promote the brand and new lines of lingerie, and it was my idea to hold it at Cafe De Paris - seeing as they were throwing me a party anyway. What better way to launch the brand than in a top London nightclub with all the press there?! :)

15 models were hired for the show, and as I was "guest of honour" I was given the night off - I still ran the Catwalk though....just not in lingerie, haha.

As you can see from my outfit, I went for the saucy vixen look. The skirt was custom made for me by a wonderful designer. I chose the Red satin material as it oozes sex appeal, and when you're trying to promote something as sexy as lingerie you need to make a statement - Red will always do this ;)

You can't really see from the picture, but there's gorgeous corset detailing on the back of the skirt and the fishtail trim adds a little burlesque feel.

I completed this outfit with a white zip blouse, and an incredible Black leather waspie. Whenever you're choosing a waspie or corset it's vital that you choose wisely. The ones that last are usually a little more expensive - I always choose the ones that are fully steel boned as the quality is much higher and they flatter the female figure in the way they're supposed to.

Note the life size cardboard cut outs of me in the lingerie - so funny! All the guys were trying to steal them that night but I managed to keep them safe, haha. In the end I auctioned them off to raise money for my charity SAUK (The Scoliosis Association UK) and they now have a new home in America with a guy that won the auction and raised a lot of money for the charity - bless him :)

Footwear for the evening was a pair of 5" sexy platform pumps - no surprise when I tell you they're from Pleaser, haha. The model is Flair 480 and they're perfect for when you want to dress up or dress down - they're just really sexual comfy shoes that make a great addition to my heel collection :)

Until next time...

Corset Mini Skirts, Corset High Heels And Music Magazines!!!

2011-09-25T17:13:00.000+02:00

For those of you that don't know, I'm also a singer/songwriter - in addition to being a wife, mother, business woman and model :)

You can check out my music on my YouTube channel and also see some videos of my crazy pooch Samson (Rottweiler/Labrador mix).

I had been asked to provide some very simple shots of me and "the microphone" for a music magazine abroad. As always, my fantastic husband Martin was asked to take the shots (I'd say he does 95% of my pictures these days), and because I'm in a position to choose my photographer, naturally I chose one that I feel most comfortable with and the one with whom I can get the best results...that just happens to be my husband :)

These pictures were some of the first "test shots", and not the ones which were eventually used for the magazine. I love the simplicity of these pictures and maybe that's because I'm so used to being surrounded my this, that and the other....I don't know, it just made a nice change to get back in front of a plain backdrop :)

The outfit I had chosen for this particular shoot was a simple one. A Black polo-neck jumper, which I think I bought from TopShop some time ago, and a sexy little Black & White pinstripe corset mini-skirt from Lip Service - Love those guys!

I'll have to find a better picture of the skirt for you, because this does it NO justice whatsoever!!! It fits perfectly on the hips which adds a little tease, and the lace trim at the bottom complete with cute ruffles at the hem really make this skirt a very sensual little number. Because it's been teamed with a simple black top and not some boob flashing monstrosity, this takes away any projection of "sluttiness" or words to that effect, haha!

The heels I chose to wear are again from Pleaser (SEDUCE-427). The corset detailing on the heel really accentuates the shoe, and they compliment the little mini skirt perfectly. Strong bold colours such as Red and Black, always mesh well together and you can never go wrong with this delightful, incredibly sexy combination - especially when there's Patent involved ;)

These little devils have a heel height of 5", although to me they look a lot smaller in these pictures - strange!

They don't have the hidden platform that I usually go for, but because the pleasing ascetics stood out over the "plainness" of the shoe, I decided to give these heels a go and I'm very glad that I did :)

Until next time...

Bohemian Chic Photo Shoot With Platform High Heels...

2011-09-24T11:25:00.006+02:00

Today's photo shoot is Bohemian Chic.

"Boho-Chic" as they call it, was initially associated with supermodel Kate Moss followed shortly afterwards by Sienna Miller. For me personally, I have always loved this gypsy style with the long floaty skirts and feminine tops. The bohemian clothing that I do have is only something I wear during the summer months, as it looks out of place to me otherwise - just my personal opinion.

The outfit for today's shoot is very casual and relaxed. A long Brown gypsy skirt which is adorned with rings of Brown crystal beading, and a simple White vest top to finish the look. My nail varnish is a deep cherry red and I love how the colour really emphasises the the Brown of the skirt.

No outfit is complete without my trusty high heels, and today is no exception. I purchased these gorgeous wooden effect platforms from Pleaser, and I think the colour and style of these shoes compliment the outfit perfectly!!!

Despite the look and heel height of 5.5", these shoes are actually incredibly comfortable. I could shop all day in these and still not end up with sore feet - I'm such a pro, haha!!!

For those of you that are a more "jeans and trousers" type of gal, but would like to have more skirts/girly clothing in your wardrobes, I think that long floaty Bohemian skirts are a good place to start. You can team them with anything - a blouse, jumper, vest top (as I did)...the options are limitless. Because the length of the skirts are long, it makes the transition easier for those that are used to trousers and covering up. They're a great way to feel good whilst being out of your comfort zone, and over time you'll learn to spice things up a bit and push those boundaries :)

Until next time...

Sexy Girly Lingerie For Mammoth Mammories :)

2011-09-23T16:03:00.005+02:00

As promised, a few pictures from the photo shoot. I bought this super cute matching 2 piece set from Figleaves. I love the girly colours which look very edible and yummy ;)

The camisole top has a sexy side split with lace trim - the same lace trim at the bust line. The bottom half is a pair of cute little hipster boy shorts.

I intend to wear this as sleep wear, but it is definitely something that would get your man's pulse racing if you were to surprise him with a little "love action". For me, this lingerie set is very much girly in style as opposed to the ravishing sexy glamour puss which comes out on "special occasions" - in my case it's predominately when I want something, haha!!!

This next set was purchased from La Senza. Again the style and pink colours make it very girly - the look I was going for today. The bra is under-wired as always, and just like the first set the bottom half is a pair of cute little boy shorts. I won't be wearing this as sleep wear, instead it's something I'll be wearing if I'm going out to a meeting or social event - it's always nice when you feel great on the outside but the underwear is just as important :)

Until next time...

Jacuzzi Time :)

2011-09-23T10:13:00.001+02:00

This morning when I woke at 5am, I saw a different picture when I looked out of my window. You'll remember the gorgeous picture I posted before with the stunning sky line, and the melt in your mouth colours...Well, today was not that day. Check out the difference between the two pictures - again, neither were altered in Photoshop and they're the original colours of the morning sky.

Around 6am the weather began to change again - it's been really strange of late and I think it's because the Fall is rolling in...who knows?!

Anyway, at 6:30am I decided it was time for an early morning swim. I try to do this 3 times a week but it doesn't always work out that way, haha. Before hitting the pool I always jump in my jacuzzi because it guarantees a definite wake up call when your body hits the pool - freeeeeeeeeezing!!!!

I have a photo shoot later on today so I'll post some pictures from that.

Until next time...

Latex Leggings, Knee High Boots - Just Another Day Out In Gothenburg!!!

2011-09-22T17:27:00.000+02:00

Seeing as I'm a mum in addition to everything else, today is another "Errand Run", haha.

All mothers have to do it, and it usually consists of getting the weekly shopping in, paying a visit to the bank/post office...you know, all the exciting stuff ;)

Well for me, the "Errand Run" isn't an excuse to slug it out in a pair of joggers and a t-shirt (although today that does sound like a good option, haha). Instead, I shall be my usual diva self and stick with a pair of sexual latex leggings, complete with a pair of devilish leather platform knee high boots - Yummy!

On my way to the shopping centre in town, I pulled off onto a side road (ooh, that sounds dodgy), as there's a really great view of Gothenburg from a little roadside hill. Being the poser that I am, I thought that this would make for a great fashion shot, and so I forced Martin into bringing his camera.

It's not a set-up shot by any means - more a case of "jump out the car...pose....jump back in the car before anyone sees me being a total muppet...and drive", haha. I just wanted something interesting with a lot of contrast, that would make for a good background - I think buildings work extremely well for this :)

Anyway, it's time for me to pick out some new trainers and clothing for the kids - my credit card isn't going to love me today but by god, do I love shopping :)

Having spotted a few possible locations to do a proper photo shoot whilst using glorious Gothenburg as a backdrop, I shall have to come back another time more prepared and with a plan in place. I'm used to getting a few strange looks when modelling out on location but today they were definitely justified, haha!!!

Until next time...

Karen Millen Snow Leopard Fur Belt and Diamantés

2011-09-21T16:53:00.000+02:00

In addition to loving many High Street stores such as Top Shop, H&M etc, I also have a passion for designer labels. One of my favourite brands and a label which I've modelled for previously in London is Karen Millen - I absolutely LOVE their clothing and have a wardrobe full of it :)

Official Karen Millen Website

I saw this belt and fell in love with it. It does come with matching shoes which I did buy, but later returned as the heel was only 4" and that's far too low for me, haha. (I'm hopeless).

As I've mentioned before, I'm not usually keen on Leopard print. This belt caught my eye however because it's actually a White Snow Leopard print which isn't as common. Apparently it's sold out in most of their other stores in Sweden, so it's clearly a popular choice :)

The belt is real leather with Leopard fur trim, and it has a gorgeous diamanté buckle to add a little bling bling :)

It will set you back £75 but it is a classic item and you can't put a price on class!!!

Until next time...

Office Hours With A Camera...

2011-09-21T11:45:00.000+02:00

Who said working was so much fun?!

Here I am trying to get some work done, whilst been harassed by the camera - no rest for the wicked. Note the business attire, and my facial expression - not amused, haha!

Despite the fact that I am a DIVA, I'm not too up my own backside where I have to get others to do my work for me - that's just laziness in my opinion unless of course you're someone like Angelina Jolie or Christina Aguilera, and then you'd definitely need someone to manage your hectic work schedule!!! . So contrary to belief, I do and can take care of my own appointments, meetings etc :)

Until next time...

Sexy Lingerie For The Larger Bust - Plus A Duck!!!

2011-09-20T13:47:00.001+02:00

Today in the post, I received some gorgeous lingerie from Figleaves. As you know I shop there a lot due to their huge variety in sexy/practical/girly/comfy lingerie, for those with mammoth mammaries, haha.

I chose this devilish hot Red bra and thong set. Usually I like to wear lingerie that's quite Burlesque in style, but sometimes you need a little more simplicity - especially when wearing a t-shirt or tight top. The bra is under wired which is an absolute MUST, unless of course you want your boobalicious boobies scraping along the floor before you're even 40 - not a good look ladies!

I had shown the lingerie to my good friend (and neighbour) as she too has a large bust. Needless to say, being the joker that she is....upon my return from the bathroom I was confronted with a clear case of animal abuse...

I have to admit it is bloody funny, and in all fairness the duck does seem to like it - note the high heels haha!!!

As you all know if I find something that I really like, then I usually get it in a few different colours. I decided to get this lingerie set in Black as well, because Black and White lingerie is something that you can never have too much of :)

Until next time...

Photo Shoot For Billabong!

2011-09-19T16:31:00.000+02:00

Over the years I have been lucky enough to model for many top brands and designers. As the summer is nearly over and with Autumn fast approaching, it's time for me to change wardrobes and starting using the clothes from my "Fall collection". Being in the fashion industry it has taught me to organise and categorise everything from my clothing, shoes...all the way to hair/jewellery accessories - I put this down to my Catwalk days when everything was lined up neatly in order for the coming shows, and it's something that's stuck with me ever since.

The photo shoot for Billabong actually took place in Glasgow (Scotland), and aside from my fee the perks of the job is that I get to keep the clothing that I want. Being the great photographer that he is, my husband Martin was commissioned to shoot their whole range and it was a lot of fun being able to work with someone that knows you so well and doesn't have to "try" to force the shots as they just come naturally :)

I thought this hoodie jumper was rather sweet, and it matches my eye colour. My eyes are actually Aqua in colour and many people think that I wear coloured contacts - I don't!!! They change between bluish/greenish depending on my mood - I think that's pretty cool :)

I chose this simple Black jacket because Black goes with everything and I really liked the long sleeves - I hate when sleeves are wrist length or shorter - it just feels wrong to me. They have to go over my hands for me to wear them otherwise forget it, haha.

This puffer Gilet caught my eye because of the pink detailing on the left shoulder. It's so super warm and definitely something that I could wear with my snow trousers.

Official Billabong Website

As soon as Winter arrives and the snow begins to fall yet again in gorgeous Sweden, I shall upload pictures from the Winter collection which are just to die for :)

Until next time...

Super Sexy High Heel Corset Platforms :)

2011-09-17T14:40:00.005+02:00

Today, I'm really happy as I have yet another pair of gorgeous heels to add to my collection. I'm sure you'll agree that these shoes are just stunning, and the corset detailing is just delicious :)

I'm not too sure on what occasion I'll wear these heels, but I do know that they've now taken centre stage in my shoe wardrobe...I think I'm in love!!!

These shoes are by one of my favourite brands - PLEASER and the style is a platform sandal with closed heel and open toe. The heel height is 5 3/4" and this particular model comes from their "Delight" range :)

With all shoes it's important to "break them in", and with heels especially you have to be extra vigilant. You don't want to wear them for too long as you'll end up with weeping blisters resembling a baboons bottom, and it's always best to wear them indoors. Reasons being that if you're outside and you go over your ankle, there is a very strong possibility that you will end up scraping your gorgeous new shoes and there's nothing worse than when you get something new, only for it to be ruined moments later :(

This article which was published in the National papers, shows that more women don't know how to walk in heels....

The picture used in this article is of yours truly. Those are my legs (albeit cut off) and I'm sporting my sexy black pumps complete with detachable ankle straps and 5" metal spiked heels.

Lesson of the day: When breaking in a pair of heels, it's always best to do it indoors. For those of you that are unstable on your feet, I can recommend going up and down the stairs whilst holding onto the railing for extra support - it's also a good form of exercise, haha.

Until next time...

Modelling On Location

2011-09-15T16:32:00.004+02:00

You know, I get asked a lot (especially from young inspiring models), what's the best location to take pictures for their port folios. The answer to this is very simple - the world is your oyster!!!

Seeing as I have had a modelling career spanning over 15 years (God, I feel old)..I've pretty much had my picture taken just about everywhere - from the dark depths of a dungeon to the most exotic of tropical islands :)

When I first started out modelling, the typical pictures used for a port folio were those taken in a studio with a clear backdrop - usually either black or white.

Plain head shots were a must and you had to have at least 1 full length body shot - how the times have changed!!!

Nowadays anything goes, and I'm going to show you just a few examples of locations used to capture that perfect shot.

This picture was actually taken in a studio. The look was created using a "blue lighting" effect to highlight the contrast between me and the backdrop. I don't know if you can see it or not but just behind me is a sheet of bubble wrap - draped in the perfect position for capturing and reflecting light onto the body. I mean, who'd have thought that using bubble wrap as a background was a good idea? haha. I think the outcome is very effective and the shot works because the lingerie I'm wearing is dark in colour. Anything lighter would drown out my skin and the picture just wouldn't have the same "pop" factor.

This next picture was taken on a Scottish country road. Again, with the yellow corn fields in the background and the different grey colours of the road surface, you really need to wear something that will automatically draw the eyes to you as the model, and bold colours such as Red are perfect for this. When the background/location itself is appealing you really have to position yourself right and work out the best way to sell the picture - who wants to be upstaged by a pretty sky, the rolling hills or even a palm tree?

The location for this next picture was a five star hotel in London for the "rich and famous". The background for this shoot was a gorgeous suite. Complimented by the sumptuous colours - dark and mysterious with highlights of Gold....it creates the look of something expensive, and adds that air of class - despite the fact that I'm positioned on the bed in sexy lingerie. The sensual materials of silk and satin add to the overall feel of the picture, and because everything gels so perfectly together it creates a really great shot :)

Lastly, this picture was taken on a beach (as you can see, haha). The most important part of taking a great picture is getting the lighting absolutely spot on. When modelling on a beach or in the water, you need to be aware of your surroundings. There is nothing worse than when you see a fantastic picture that's been ruined by a huge clump of rotting seaweed or the road kill mess that is the dead jelly fish, and all because you weren't aware of your positioning in the frame. A lot of the time these "gremlins" can't be photoshopped or edited out of the picture and what was a great shot has now become completely useless :(

To conclude...ANYWHERE is the perfect location for a photo shoot. An underground tunnel filled with graffiti for example, is the perfect location for getting edgy fashion shots....and somewhere as simple as your back garden, when used in the right way can produce some really great images for all genres - glamour, editorial, fashion, or commerical.

Set yourself no boundaries and no limitations - a picture is what you make it.

Until next time...

New Blue & Pink Leopard Lingerie Set :)

2011-09-14T18:53:00.006+02:00

Just a quick post as my day's been completely jam packed with this that and the other!!!

I thought I'd share my latest lingerie purchase with you. This set is a great addition to my already sexy collection, and I think soon I'm going to need another chest of drawers :)

Now normally I tend to stay away from leopard print as it's very easy to look tacky and cheap. Unless you know how to "properly dress" i.e - have a realistic sense of fashion and know how to mix and match pieces, then you're more likely to end up on the "looking cheap side" which is a shame because when worn correctly, leopard print is actually very sensual...

This gorgeous 2 piece set comes in a sexy blue leopard mesh print, and is accentuated with a luscious pink lace. The straps are pink velvet and the bra is under-wired - a necessity for those of us with a larger bust, haha. The bra is complimented with a matching blue leopard hipster thong, and this undoubtedly is a set sure to get your man's pulse racing :)

Until next time...

Stockings, Suspenders, High Heels & Sexy Lingerie

2011-09-13T12:04:00.000+02:00

I came across this picture earlier, and it reminded me of the post about "Art vs Glamour" - the photo shoot I did in Paris.

Although this picture at first glance is a little sexed up, and on the raunchy side....because of the pose, the looking away from camera, and the black and white colour contrast, all these factors make the picture arty as opposed to "legs spread in your face". I just thought it was another good example of how glamour can be shown in a different light :)

Onto another topic....my sexy lingerie set (bra, panties and suspender belt) arrived today courtesy of Figleaves. I did have something similar to this 3-piece set many years ago, but like I always say..."You can never have enough colours and variations with any item/items of clothing" :)

Until next time...

Sexy, Cute Or For The Bin?!

2011-09-12T10:57:00.002+02:00

This morning I've been going through my various closets as I have enough clothes to kit out an entire country, and it's time I made some space for any new possible arrivals ;) Mwuahahaha!

I came across many items that of course I'd forgotten about, and many still had the price tags on. In my defence I am given clothing, shoes etc by various commercial brands/companies in order to promote their "products", so It's not as bad as it sounds, haha.

As you can probably guess from the pictures, I'm trying to decide the fate of my beloved pink & grey sweater. By appearance it comes across as a little worn (a major understatement there), it's sporting quite a few bobbles, and could possibly have been dragged through a hedge backwards. Despite this, there's no denying it's a very cute little jumper :)

Women more so than men can form a strong attachment to an article of clothing - I put this down to us women being more emotional, and therefore we have the ability to form strong sentimental bonds with anything that takes our fancy, haha!

For me, this is what I'd call a "snuggle jumper". It's warm, very cute and looks amazing when lying in front of a log fire with a pair of simple white panties ;)

Should I throw it out or should I keep it?! HELP!!!!!

I have very fond memories of this jumper, but it is just a jumper after all, haha. Do I keep it in my pile of "old comfy snuggle clothes", or do I banish it to the burning pits of hell that is the dustbin - I just don't know - any suggestions are most welcome :)

If I'm being honest, I'm far more attached to my shoes than I am to my clothes. Seeing as I'm NOT having a shoe clear-out just yet, this doesn't really help me when it comes to deciding the fate of my beloved sweater!!!

Until next time...

Fashion, The Beach, The Shar Pei & Me :)

2011-09-11T16:23:00.000+02:00

Today I was asked to watch a friend's gorgeous little Shar Pei puppy, and I thought what better way to entertain her, than to take her to the beach :)

Of course any outing is a chance to "air your wardrobe" and today I chose something cool and casual. Amongst my favourite clothing brands is Abercrombie & Fitch - I just love their designs and have a wardrobe filled with their clothes. I decided to team their fresh white hoodie training jacket with one of their super cute pink ribbed little vest tops. A pair of hipster Nike 3/4 length cropped trousers and my favourite Nike Air Max trainers (the originals) complete the look.

This puppy is absolutely adorable and if it wasn't for my own gorgeous pooch Samson, I think I'd be forced to steal her ;)

Until next time...

Glamour & Make-Up - Flawlessness By MAC

2011-09-10T19:20:00.000+02:00

Everyone asks me how I manage to keep my skin looking so flawless, and I'm afraid there's no magic answer other than good luck and good genes. Of course there are many ways that one can help keep their skin looking great, fresh and "alive", especially with so many moisturisers, face masks, lotions and potions etc currently on the market.

For me, make-up is a big part of my life - not because I feel the need to wear it but because I'm always in it for my work, modelling, social events etc etc. Over the years I have tried and tested most make-up brands . Some were successful (others not as much ), but today I am a loyal follower of one make-up brand in particular - MAC Cosmetics.

MAC Cosmetics Website

I was introduced to this brand by a fantastic make-up artist and ever since then, it's the only brand of cosmetics I'll use. Their range of products are however very expensive, so unfortunately they may not be accessible to everyone :(

For those that can afford to buy MAC, I'd strongly recommend it. Their make-up is second to none and once applied it will last for hours.

Most people believe that the more make-up you wear, the better you'll look - this is far from true! There's nothing worse than when you see a woman's face caked in make-up. They have more "cake" than you'd expect to find on a ten tier trifle!!! There's always a huge distinction between the bright orange face, and the deathly pale neck - let's not forget the shovel load of red blusher they've piled on in a bid to give them that "healthy glow", haha - it's truly shocking!!!

My "day time" make-up is actually very minimal. I use the MAC cream foundation (usually NW30) depending on how tanned I am. Foundation is actually best applied with a make-up brush and MAC sell a whole variety of these. They are expensive...I think my brush cost £35, but unlike sponges etc, once you have one they'll last forever. You should always use a concealer one shade lighter than your foundation and I use MAC's NW 25. Unlike many other make-up brands, MAC doesn't "crinkle" or cause lines when you laugh, smile or make any form of a facial expression. The application is smooth and when you use a brush you get the best finish ever. I then use a powder blush - mostly the one called Dolly Mix. Blusher should always be brushed lightly over the apple of your cheeks (smile and you'll find them) haha.

To complete my look I use MAC's black liquid eye liner with lashings of their black waterproof mascara (you never know when you're going to shed a tear or get caught in the rain) haha - that's really everything if you include a clear gloss lip shiner. Obviously for a more glamours look I'll go heavier on the eye make-up, but you really don't need much for a day time look. The brush application ensures an even coverage and it's really easy to blend into your neckline - thus preventing the "I've just been tangoed" look.

So, to conclude the secret to my "flawless" skin is good genes. Choosing the right make-up naturally plays a significant role but first and foremost if you aren't as genetically blessed in the skin department, sorting that out should be the main priority because no amount of make-up can detract from poor skin - that's just a fact.

I would recommend the deep heat warming Charcoal face mask from "The Sanctuary" in Covent Garden - it really works wonders on the skin and will leave it feeling genuinely revitalised. The best treatment that I could recommend however is called Microdermabrasion, and it's something that I've actually had done myself. It is a non-invasive cosmetic technique/procedure which basically exfoliates the skin mechanically and removes all the dead skin cells etc. It's really just a "sucking machine" and Wikipedia describe it best when saying;

"Microdermabrasion may be performed to decrease the appearance of superficial hyperpigmentation, photo-damage, diminish fine lines, wrinkles, and shallow acne scars. Removing the dead skin will aid in the penetration of skin care products by up to 50% and make-up will go on much more smoothly".

Until next time...

PVC Mini Dress, High Heels, Paris & Me!

2011-09-09T12:31:00.002+02:00

This picture was taken during a photo shoot in Paris France. Although the outfit of the day was a PVC mini dress teamed with towering patent heels, the end results were far from what you'd expect them to be - trashy!!!

Again, these picture were taken for a collection of different art galleries throughout France. The aim was to show various items of clothing that we'd normally associate with Glamour, Sex, Perversion etc, in a new light other than the ones we are currently familiar with.

This second picture shows how a model can lie on a table wearing a PVC mini dress and heels, without looking like she's up for a gang bang! The lighting, positioning pose etc, all contribute to the feel of the photo and note that my facial expression is not one of those you'd usually expect to find in magazines etc - the "Oh, look at me...I'm so naughty for having my picture taken whilst I'm having an orgasm"!!!

I decided to show these next two pictures more for amusement than anything else. The end result of a photo shoot that's shown to the public in magazines etc, is a far cry from the actual reality that it takes to get the shots!

Here I'm caught off guard as I try to untangle my hair from my earring, haha. Not quite the glamour you'd expect, and it hurt like hell trying to get it off - who said photo shoots were fun?! ;)

This last picture shows that I look like a total muppet. I was told to flick my hair back to add the "oomph" factor -You know how everyone loves the big hair!!!

This is definitely not a shot that you'd find in a Men's magazine (or any other magazine for that matter), but you would find it in an Art Gallery :)

We can all look dodgy in pictures - models included...especially models really as we're the ones that have to hold the stupid poses and make the unrealistic seem realistic - shame on us, haha!

Until next time...

Outfit Of The Day At Gunnebo Slott

2011-09-08T17:32:00.001+02:00

Gunnebo Slott Website

As summer draws to a close, we thought it would be nice to visit a few places before Autumn sets in. We went to Gunnebo Slott today - the word "Slott" in Swedish translates as Castle in English. Being Scottish I find it rather amusing what the Swedes deem to be "castles". In Scotland they would be known as Châteaus more than anything else, and in some cases even a mansion house.When it comes to castles Scotland wins hands down over anywhere else in the world- we are the king of castles :)

As you know, I'm usually never seen without a pair of towering heels. Today however, I thought I would change things up a bit and wear my classic K-Swiss trainers - solely because there is some walking involved and I didn't want to ruin my precious platforms, haha.

We've been to Gunnebo many times before, and it's just a nice place to go and relax. They have beautiful gardens, ponds, architecture etc, but the main attractions for me are the Coffee House and Restaurant - not to mention the delicious bakery ;)

I chose my K-Swiss trainers because they are very comfy, and the blue accents on them match my blue jeans - co-ordination again...

I have a simple plain black top on and that's the look complete. The white trainers make the outfit look fresh and I've retained the comfy factor :) My jeans are by Rock & Republic, top is by H&M and you know the trainers are K-Swiss. To add a little "edge" I teamed the outfit with a waist length black leather jacket from Gina Tricot (another of my favourite clothing brands), and a black studded belt from Billabong.

Until next time...

The Little Black Dress & Patent High Heels!

2011-09-06T16:15:00.002+02:00

Everyone knows that the "little black dress" is a perfect option for when you're indecisive about what to wear - for me, this is no different :)

I'd been asked to be the face for a new Scottish Lingerie company that dealt with women and large breasts - I wonder why they came to me for that? ;) haha.

As my husband is a very successful photographer in his own right, the company asked Martin if he could take all the pictures, and naturally having an excuse to work with me he said yes ;)

We had arranged to meet the owners of the company at Contrast Studios (one of best photographic studios in Glasgow), and these shots were taken whilst waiting for the owners to show up - see what a good girl I was turning up early, haha!

As you can see, I found a very nice window ledge to sit on. Truth be told, it was so I could "people watch" out of the window, and do my usual thing of "guessing the lives of others". It can be quite a fun game when you're sitting around waiting and there's not much else to do...I mean some people just look like teachers, or doctors....and even scarier than that are those that look like murderers - and yes, you've all seen them!!! haha.

They usually have that freakish perverted look about them, and 99% of them clearly need a trip to the opticians because they seem to have issues with "staring". They either have disgusting bushy beards with yesterday's food stuck in them, or that clean shaven "you can trust me look", when really at any given opportunity they'd have you bound and gagged in the back seat of their car!

Anyway moving on...

When you're going to meet the owners of any company you always want to make a good first impression. Even though this meeting was for lingerie, there was no way I was going to turn up in my bra and panties, haha. I say this because most people "dress for the occasion" in the sense that if you're going for a job interview as a receptionist for example, you'd most likely put on a smart suit and not something casual like a pair of jeans, and it's just the same in the modelling world too.

Having trashed my entire wardrobe looking for something to wear (I always pull everything off the shelves), I was still at a loss. Martin suggested that I wear a little black dress and immediately I questioned why I hadn't thought of that sooner - Duh!!!

As you can see, the dress is very simple. The length is perfect for when you want to keep it sexy but not trashy, and the v-neck cross over cleavage teaser is always an added benefit, haha. Why is it, that as soon as men see a pair of boobs they become putty in your hands?!

I teamed the dress with a pair of sexy black patent high heels and that was my entire outfit - no accessories, no nothing...I wanted to keep it as simple as possible and I achieved that.

By choosing patent heels instead of leather or other materials, the shine adds a bit of glamour to the outfit and oozes just enough sex appeal to make a difference. The outfit went down well, as did the meeting and needless to say I did in fact become the face for this new lingerie company :)

Always dress for the occasion, and remember that comfort should always be a top priority. There's no point sitting there looking gorgeous if your dress is pinching or your trousers are giving you an awful camel toe. The constipated look is not one that's most sought after by potential employers, and comfy doesn't mean "dowdy" - choosing the right outfit can make comfy captivating :)

Until next time...

Outfit Of The Day - And It's JUICY!!!

2011-09-05T14:45:00.001+02:00

This picture was taken on a day out in Bonnie Scotland. We had been visiting some castles and ruins in Ayrshire, when my husband wanted to take some pictures. I guarantee that this was NOT a photo shoot by any means. When you're husband is a professional photographer and you are a born poser it's hard for even the most casual of pictures not to look "set up", haha.

Anyway, I love the outfit I'm wearing. It's cool, casual and it takes no time getting ready - always a plus for your partner ;)

The top is a green Juicy Couture tee, and has the crown logo in a gorgeous hot pink across the chest. I loved this top so much that I actually bought 4 of the same in different colours, I have Green, Yellow, Black and White - a girl can never have too many variations on an article of clothing - NEVER!!!! Hahahaha!

My chest looks obscenely huge in this picture, and it's not a true representation of the reality I assure you, haha. It just goes to show how images can be "distorted" depending on the camera angle, and the clothing. I actually think the cause for the mammoth mammaries in this picture, is more down to the bra I was wearing than anything else :)

Juicy Couture Website

Juicy Couture as a brand is one of my favourites for when I want some "lounging time". Their clothes are easy to wear, comfy, casual and don't look too bad either, haha!

The jeans I'm wearing are by Rock & Republic. I chose them because they have a pink logo on the back pockets which match the pink colour on my top. Being the Diva that I am, I like to match and co-ordinate things - I think the pictures of my shoe shelves verify that, haha!!!

It doesn't take much to bring an outfit together - very little in fact. If you're wearing a red belt for example, you can easily accentuate this by wearing red earrings, red heels or even a red handbag. The smallest of "adjustments" to any outfit are usually the ones that make the biggest differences. Subtlety in most cases will always win over the "in your face, look at me" attention seeking ensemble - unless of course you're going for a super glamorous, incredibly sexy look, and in that case the gloves come off and the more the extravagant the better, haha.

These jeans are really comfy. The material has a slight stretch to them and they're pretty flattering to the female form. I only ever wear hipster jeans and the majority of those in my closet have a very low rise. These however, I think have a rise of 7" as opposed to my normal 4" or 5", so they're perfect for those that don't like feeling so "exposed".

Looking at this picture, I think I need to get myself some butt implants, haha. My backside is looking as flat as a pancake but I suppose I can always blame that on the camera angle ;)

Rock & Republic Women's Jeans

Note of the day: Remember the simplicity when accessorizing an outfit. When going for a casual look, less is more. Team belts with matching earrings, shoes, handbags or neck scarf's - indulge yourself in a world of endless possibilities :)

Until next time...

Scotland vs Czech Republic (Euro 2012)

2011-09-03T16:26:00.002+02:00

After a disappointing game yesterday (Sweden vs Hungry), it's Scotland's turn tonight against Hungry and I'm really hoping for a better result. Scotland have qualified for seven World Cups and two European Championships, but we've never progressed beyond the first stage of a major tournament - how sad isn't that!!!

Although we haven't qualified for a tournament since the 1998 World Cup, we did come close to qualifying for the 2008 European Championship. I have to say though that it was a tough group with Italy as the World Champions already and France as the runners up, so we did a pretty damn good job!!!

Fingers crossed for tonight :)

Sexy French Knickers, Ankle Socks And High Heels

2011-09-02T15:26:00.002+02:00

Whilst pondering over my next photo shoot, I came across these pictures. I'm very much into the Pin-Up, 50's Retro styling, and I thought these pictures were very fitting.

I've always loved how the 50's style of clothing really flatters the womanly hourglass figure. You need to have curves in all the right places to really do the clothes justice, but they've really made a comeback in the fashion industry and the variety of styles, patterns, and prints is just amazing.

The shoot I did was for the French Knickers. They are black and white in colour and sport adorable little ruffles which cover the entire panties - super cute and super sexy.

The ones I wore are by "Honeydew Intimates" - they have such a fabulous collection of sexy lingerie and they're definitely a place to check out if you want to spice up your underwear drawer ;)

Honeydew Intimates Website

I teamed these teasing panties with some matching ankles socks and the mandatory high heels. I'm sure you'll agree that they really take the "naughty" factor to the next level - who knew panties and ankles socks could be so very bad, haha ;)

I've posted a picture of these heels before, but they are definitely worth a second mention. The heels come from Pleaser (A brand you all know I love), and the style is closed heel, open toe platform sandals - the material of course has to be patent...the epitome of SEX!!! The ankle socks are sumptuously soft with a delicious black lace trim, and are accentuated by a satin white bow at the back. I have these ankle socks in a variety of different colours and they have proved to be a very popular purchase indeed :)

Having come across these pictures again they have inspired me for my next photo shoot, so you'll just have to wait and see :)

Until next time.....

CSI Miami With Malibu & Milk :)

2011-09-01T20:02:00.003+02:00

Meringues are in the oven...Malibu's chilling nicely in the fridge, and I've got a brand new bag of Bassetts - YUMMY!!!

Tonight is definitely what I'd call a "LETHARGIC THURSDAY", but nothing beats snuggling up on the sofa with your better half whilst watching some good TV :)

Hipster Jeans And Heels :)

2011-09-01T16:45:00.001+02:00

I had a couple of different hospital appointments today, so the attire had to fit the occasion :)
I never enjoy going to hospitals...I mean, who in their right mind would? I always seem to leave those places feeling a lot worse than I did going in, and yet they claim to make people feel better - Hmmmm!!!

Anyway, I chose today's outfit purely for the simplicity factor - jeans, top and heels. You can't really go wrong with this combo unless the top is made from something like Yetti fur (with the original Yetti still attached)...

Add the jeans and the sexy red heels...You should be getting the idea by now?! haha.
How bad does one need to be if they can't even make a simple top, jeans and a pair of heels look good? If this picture reminds ANYONE of something that looks even vaguely familiar to anything they've got in their closet - I'm calling the police!!! The fashion police that is ;)

Thankfully my look was nothing like this. Even if for one unimaginable second I was about to leave the house looking like a total freak....I'm pretty confident that my caring, loving husband Martin would bolt all the windows and doors to save me from embarrassment - or is that "save himself" from the embarrassment of being seen with me? hahahahahahaha

Seriously though, can you imagine turning up anywhere looking like "Miss Crazy" - Forget about the bloody hospital trip as they'll lock you away in the Psychiatric unit and throw away the key forever, haha!

The appointments went ok, but it's a bit boring when you're stuck there for 4hrs. I suppose they did have the decency of asking whether I wanted tea or coffee, but where were the damn cakes...that's what I want to know?!

Until next time...

Budweiser, Fetish And Casual - What A Combination!!!

2011-08-31T19:55:00.000+02:00

If you're familiar with my public facebook page, then you'll notice that in my picture folder I have some cartoon images. These pictures have been sent to me by various supporters of mine, so to show my appreciation for the time they took out of their day to actually sit down and do this, I thought I'd share the latest one with you...I do have a question though - who let this person into my wardrobe?!?!?!

Although I'm known to wear this attire "occasionally", haha...a more realistic picture would be this one...

Make-up free, bar some smudged mascara - courtesy of "MR FLY" who forced me to rub my eyes like crazy. A comfy Swedish training jacket, and the wonderful fresh air as I'm sitting outside on the patio drinking a Bud :)

Until next time...

Fetish, Latex, PVC, Whips, Corsets, Handcuffs, High Heels & A Photo Shoot :)

2011-08-31T11:08:00.001+02:00

When I checked the post box this morning, I discovered that I had a little surprise. Several packages had arrived all addressed to me, and the excitement rose when I saw the word"clothing" on one of the return labels, haha.

As you know Martin loves surprising me with my favourite heels, but sometimes he does push the boat out and ventures into the world of sexy outfits. When it comes to "dressing up", I think it's fair to say that the women's choice is not usually that of the man's, haha. On this occasion however, my husband got it right...

I absolutely love this corset. The material is black satin and it's accentuated with teasing hot pink ruffle pleats across the bust and along the bottom. It has 12 steel bones with an adjustable criss-cross laced back. To me this is the perfect example of class and sex appeal, and definitely something I'll be wearing when I'm more in the "romantic mood", haha.

The second surprise I got is a more risqué. Definitely something to be worn when you're feeling a little more kinky, and definitely an outfit that will match perfectly with my latex stockings ;)

In conjunction with being an avid shoe collector, I also have a weakness for "bedroom attire", haha!!! I have a whole closet dedicated to my dress up costumes, and just like my shoes I have everything organised and co-ordinated - fetish gear on one side, PVC, latex, corsets, play-suits, romantic, kinky and just down right dirty, haha - I'm shocking I know but after 10yrs of marriage you have to keep your man on his toes and retain the spice in the bedroom.

One of my favourite brands and a place where I always shop is Lip Service. The quality of their clothing is always very high and although some items can be on the expensive side, they're definitely worth purchasing because they'll last you a long time :)

You should check out their store below. You can buy their clothes online but I prefer going into the actual stores - always more fun ;) You can also follow them on Twitter - CLICK HERE

LipService Website

A while back I did a modelling shoot for a very well known fetish magazine called BIZARRE. I was on the the front cover and had a 5 page inside spread. This was a really fun shoot to do, and as you can see I have my trusty latex stockings, black PVC tape and of course the mandatory handcuffs ;) Kat Von D is the current cover girl and I'm sure you'll all agree that this girl ROCKS!!!

BIZARRE MAGAZINE WEBSITE

You can also follow them on Twitter - CLICK HERE

Until next time...

Glam, Casual & Knee Boots - Outfit Of The Day!!!

2011-08-30T15:36:00.003+02:00

Outfit for today is "CCC" - Comfy, Cute and Casual :)

I chose the jumper because it is soft, warm and perfect for when you just want to pull the sleeves over your hands and cuddle up on the sofa. Having experienced a lot of pain from yesterdays Physiotherapy session, today is a day for "recuperation", haha.

This particular knit jumper/sweater is by one of my favourite clothing brands - Abercrombie & Fitch. The only problem I have when buying their clothes online is that their sizing comes up on the small side. I know it's always best to actually try on the clothes before you buy them, but when it comes to shopping women just can't help themselves.

One of the symptoms of Bipolar is "excessive shopping" or "spending beyond your means". Whenever Martin brings up the credit card bill, I immediately revert back to this and blame it on the Bipolar - I mean it has to be a contributing factor somewhat, otherwise the doctors wouldn't state it as a "symptom". That's my excuse anyway and I'm sticking to it ;)

Again, I have a pair of soft stretch hipster jeans to complete my look - they definitely have the comfy factor and when teamed with a cute little belt they look great. The only planned outing I have for today is to collect my 4yr old from school. Being the diva that I am...I must insist on leaving the house looking like I at least made an effort and didn't just get dressed in the dark, haha!

The weather isn't particularly great outside, so I've chosen to wear my black lace up knee boots taken from my spectacular shoe collection ;)

And YES those are my legs, haha!

I know it may seem like a total contradiction, but wearing high heels actually helps with my back pain more so than wearing flats do. I can't explain why this is (whatever the reason my husband is certainly extremely grateful, haha), but it feels like they help to "stretch out my spine". I'm sure most back sufferers must be screaming "SHE'S ABSOLUTELY CRAZY", and I can't see the logic behind it either but it works for me.

One thing I really would love however, is one of those torture devices that they used in the olden days to punish all those naughty boys and girls - today it would most likely be used by all those kinky Dominatrix people out there, haha! You know the ones...they called them "The Rack". Initially the "victims" would be stretched out, and this is the part that I'd want so it would relive the tension and pain in my back - I actually think this should be a mandatory treatment offered at all Spa's :)

I think the torture part was that if they kept stretching (which of course they did), then the limbs would dislocate and eventually be torn from their sockets - God help them!!!

It's time for me to do the usual game of "hunt the car keys", so until next time...

Scoliosis + Physiotherapy = Not A Good Day :(

2011-08-29T16:30:00.002+02:00

For those of you that are familiar with my personal website (I'm talking prior to now as it is currently under construction), then you will remember that I have Scoliosis of the lower spine. The case I have is mild-moderate, so although I consider myself hugely fortunate not to have the same pain and suffering as those with severe cases of Scoliosis - I am by no means pain-free.

I've always known from a young age that I had Scoliosis but it was never an issue. I was always very active... playing Badminton, climbing mountains, walking the Catwalk etc etc - all of these "exertions of energy" could not be made from a person that suffers from chronic back pain, as I do now.

The problems started when I became pregnant with our first child in 2002. Let's just say that my body does not tolerate pregnancy well - quite the opposite in fact as it does everything it can to reject it.

To cut a very long story short, I've been suffering now with severe chronic back pain for the last 8yrs. During this time I've seen countless of Physio's, Chiropractors, Osteopaths, and more Back Specialists than I've probably had hot dinners!!!

As it stands, I have Cortisone injections every 3 months into my back. These hurt like you'd expect a needle to if you were to put one in your eye ball. Before I receive any complaints, I must say...DO NOT TRY THIS - EVER!!!

I also have Physio (amongst many other things), and today I had it for TWO WHOLE HOURS!!! My back is absolutely killing me now, and I feel like my spine's been ran over by a truck carrying two herds of Elephants.

There is so much more I'd like to say on the topic of Scoliosis and Physio, but It'll have to wait for another time. Right now I need to take some of my super strong pain killers, run a super hot bath and try to lessen this super amount of pain that I'm in :(

Until next time...

Stockings, Patent, PVC, Heels - The Shoot You've Been Waiting For!!!

2011-08-28T15:43:00.001+02:00

As you know, today I've been doing this photo shoot. Being the pro that I am, we managed to wrap it up in 2.5hrs, haha. I guess it helps when you are 100% comfortable with the photographer and in my case I have one of the best :)

Like I said earlier, this shoot was mainly for heels with a little touch of fetish thrown in. As Martin sells his images world-wide, he has many clients which send him specific requests of what pictures they are looking for - and trust me...there is A LOT of heel requests!!!

This picture for example, was taken with me wearing a simple pair of sexy red high heels. The end result being that the picture was used for a book cover - "The Strip King"...Ooh la la!!!

This isn't the first time that my legs and heels have been used for a book cover, so maybe I've found my niche market, haha.

So these are my gorgeous legs (modest of course) haha, and this is the book cover they were used for.

This picture was taken at the same time as the one above - difference being I put on a pair of sexy black fishnet stockings ;)

99% of the pictures are still in raw file, but I did promise a few (and I am a girl of my word) so here they are....

Seeing as fetish is dark, mysterious and naturally a little kinky...the outfit I chose represented what I was trying to portray - "soft" fetish in a chilled out environment. The idea behind this picture was to show that women can indeed be sexy at home, and not just in the magazines that we see everyday. I think (or I hope) that women will see this and think "now that's something I could do to surprise my partner when he comes home" - I mean imagine the shock...he'd be complete putty in your hands and it's a great opportunity to get him to agree to anything in the world you want, hahaha!!! The only thing coming out of his mouth will be a lot of drool ;)

Very similar, but this time on a table - I don't think it takes much to imagine what will be going through the man's head......

The outfit I chose was a simple black shirt - unbuttoned of course to show a little cleavage. The skirt I absolutely love. It's made from PVC, and is pencil/knee length in style. It's also accentuated with a cute (yet very sexy) fishtail trim - GORGEOUS!!!

The next picture is a little more "arty" and would most likely be used for an Editorial spread, if used in any magazine.

Lastly the heels - what can I say....

Unless you're a pro forget about even putting these on. There is nothing less sexy that a woman trying to walk (and I emphasise the word TRYING) in a pair of high heels, especially when she's looking like Bambi on ice, haha! The first two pairs are without question "bedroom shoes". I'm going to be brutally honest and say that these heels (if you can call them that) are uncomfortable as hell. I like to think of them more as daggers on your feet - not just because your toes feel like they're being chopped off but also because of the appearance. One thing's for sure...no guy wants to mess with a women when she's wearing these unless he's a sadistic freak, chained to the wall of some dingy dungeon somewhere whilst been "punished" by his mistress, hahahahaha!!!

The 3rd pair are cute though - and a lot more comfortable to wear :)

It's time for me to go and soak my poor little tootsies in a nice hot foot bath, so until next time.....

Camera, Action...DOUGHNUTS!!!

2011-08-28T09:22:00.001+02:00

It's 9am here in Sweden and I've been up since 7:30am. It takes me a good few hours to wake up properly - the "bring me to life" potion is normally a large cup of coffee followed by something sweet for breakfast (always comes back to the sugar monster, doesn't it?!) haha.

Before this shoot gets under way I thought I'd post a quick picture of this mornings breakfast - one word...YUMMY!!!

Look Out For Tomorrow's Sexy Photo Shoot :)

2011-08-27T17:22:00.002+02:00

Just a quick post to say that I'm planning my next shoot for tomorrow. Some pictures will be of my sexy shoes again - this time being used by a big client in America, and the rest will be a surprise. I can give the clues of Patent, PVC and phenomenal heels :)

Love Actually...

2011-08-27T16:56:00.002+02:00

Today is a clearly a Bipolar day. I'm sitting here being more emotional than I usually am (if that's at all possible), and my mind is racing with a thousand thoughts - the most predominant one being about LOVE!!!

How do we know when we've truly found it...and does it even exist at all??? There are so many unanswered questions about love, which one can only presume is because the matter in question is more than complicated....It's beyond our comprehension...

For me personally, I have been sitting here reflecting on the last 10 years and looking at all the highs and lows which Martin and I have experienced together. There have been some tremendous highs....our marriage for one...then the birth of our first daughter and of course we have our son now too. With ever year that past there is a sense of self-achievement. Despite the lows (and trust me, there were some pretty ugly ones), we always stuck it out together and came through the other side even stronger than before.

In this day and age, it is so easy (and more common) for partners to separate when the going gets tough...whatever happened to family values???

In the heat of anger, I can tell Martin that I'm leaving....but he knows I'm not, and I know I'm not...I'm just being stupid and having one of my polar bear fits, haha....but it is very different to say you're leaving and actually doing it...

Is there such a thing as "love at first sight"...I believe so. To me, you can sense an instant chemical attraction - note how I said "chemical" and not SEXUAL...(for all you dirty minded people out there) ;)

There is a difference and I think that when you establish this for yourself, then you will know that you have hit on something special.

Naturally friendships can grow into love....but that's not really love at first sight is it?! Then of course there are those relationships where you think you're in love, but then they end and you realise it was nothing more than lust and infatuation...More disappointment!

But then there are those moments in life, when you can just look at somebody (even for a split second) and know that this is the beginning of something very special.

When I saw my husband for the very first time, my initial thought was "cute guy - shame about the ugly coat he's wearing" hahahaha....but as we walked together up this steep hill (on our way to lunch)....I looked over at him and he was just there....smiling back at me. His eyes were glistening, and even in those first few moments when he got to see my "true colours" (I asked if we could take a taxi instead of walking 5 mins up the hill because I'm too lazy, haha) this didn't phase him at all. Instead he laughed, called me a lazy sod and naturally - he made me walk up the hill.

For me however, I found myself thinking "Oh my god, I've just shown this hot guy one of my worst character traits, and he's still here" - quite remarkable really...I don't usually show the worst of myself in the first 5 minutes of meeting someone ;)

Now, did he stay because he felt obligated? Was it because he thought that I was a nutter....albeit an attractive nutter, haha... and thought he'd try his chances at getting lucky later than night.....(most men presume that so I think it's a fair comment to make).

Luckily, it was none of those things.....despite seeing a side of me that was "not very complimentary to me as a person", he also saw something else in me which made him look past that - The chemical attraction I'm talking about.

Sometimes in life you come across one person....it may take your whole life to find that person or it may never happen at all. For those of us that are fortunate...this person feels like our soul-mate, the missing part of the jig-saw puzzle that completes us as a person and brings love and value into our life.

It is very difficult to distinguish between the "right" or the "wrong" person....especially if your head and your heart are giving you conflicting emotions. I can only say as a person myself, who believes that they have found their soul-mate...if you search deep within you will find the answer. It may not be the answer you'd like, but it's an answer all the same.

Relationships are never easy...we must work on them every day, try our best to make our partners happy and of course create a stable, loving environment - even more important if there are children involved.

It's not difficult to get blind-sighted....I mean, we are all human after all. If we ourselves are feeling vulnerable, or a little insecure...it doesn't take much for us to cling onto something (even if this is the "wrong" something) just because it gives us comfort for that very moment in which we so desperately need it the most.

My advice would be to put yourself first...nothing is more important than your well-being. If you feel happy and confident then everything else around you will reflect this. We all deserve to be happy and we all deserve to be in a relationship that is healthy...not only for us, but for our partners, our children...for everyone.

I guess I have wandered off the point a little, but you can't really summarize love in one single blog, haha....I could write for a lifetime and still be non the wiser - although I really hope this isn't the case ;)

To conclude my thoughts for today, I guess I was just thinking about all the ways in which love can effect us...how it can turn our whole world upside down one moment, and make us feel invincible the next - it sure is a crazy roller-coaster ride, haha.

All I can say is be TRUE to yourself, who you are as a person. You won't have to look very far because I have a feeling love will find you...

Until next time...

Latex Stockings And High Heels :)

2011-08-26T14:11:00.003+02:00

Today I've had a "mini photo shoot" with my husband. I mainly modelled latex stockings and high heels - both of which are big sellers in the fashion/glamour industry. You should all know that Martin is a professional photographer by now, and he sells his images all over the world - a lot of those images are of yours truly :)

The heels I wore today were from my own collection, and all come from PLEASER. I particularly love these Black Glitter Platforms...

As you can see they look just as great teamed with a cute pair of snake skin leggings, as they would if you were wearing a sexy slinky little dress for a night out. The great thing about these heels is that I find them to be very versatile. I wear them out with my black jeans and a shirt sometimes, if I feel like adding that extra bit of glam to an everyday casual outfit - Women always feel better when they have a little "bling bling"...even if it is on our feet, haha!

These next shoes are not something that I personally would wear outside of the house, but I have seen them on other women and when teamed with the right outfit, they really do look great.

Unless you are a pro (like me) at walking in heels, I wouldn't recommend them for the faint hearted, haha. The heel is a little over 6", but believe it or not these are actually really comfy shoes - they also look great when worn with a pair of latex stockings...something for all you kinky beasts out there ;)

When deciding what shoes to wear for a photo shoot, I normally snap a picture and see which ones my eyes are drawn to. When you have a lot of shoes like me, it can be easy for the eyes to be clouded over with what I call "heel haze", haha. Standing back and getting a different perspective (as opposed to rummaging through them) can really help.

I normally keep 25 pairs of heels for every wardrobe/shelf. Colour co-ordination is always a great idea as is categorising the shoes into platforms, knee boots, thigh highs, patent, straps or no straps etc. If you don't have a system you may as well forget it and chuck the shoes away, because I guarantee that 80% or more won't see the light of day.

This is a very bad snap shot of one of my "shoe shelves". However, when viewed at a higher resolution trust me when I say it's a much better picture, haha.

It's time for me to make some lunch and collect the little one from school - balance between work and family is ultimately the success to everything :)

Until next time...

Men's Shirts, High Heels, Nudity...Paris & Me :)

2011-08-25T13:50:00.003+02:00

I was going through some of my photo albums earlier, when I came across a few pictures that were taken from a shoot I did with a top French photographer in Paris. I remember the shoot well...the weather was freezing, snow and black ice covered the streets outside, and the crazy journey it took to get from my hotel to the studios - I'm sorry French people, but you guys are some of the worst drivers ever!!!

The shoot was for part of a "high end art project", with the images being show cased in galleries throughout Paris and France. It was quite a fun shoot to do, although there was an element of nudity involved - no surprise there considering I was after all in France with a French photographer, haha. When lunch time came around I was snapped sitting on the floor wearing my husband's over-sized white shirt...naturally the heels stayed on ;)

What you can't see is that I'm actually hiding 2 slices of pizza behind my legs, haha - thank god the make-up artist had removed the bloody box!!!

The next picture was actually a topless shot. It was taken in a very "arty" way as opposed to just standing there with your boobs hanging out. When you've been a model for as long as I have, nudity becomes like second nature.

I remember when I first started doing Catwalk shows. During the outfit changes there were clothes flying in all directions, naked bodies everywhere and not an element of shyness in the room - apart from me of course who was standing there like an idiot with one hand covering my chest and the other shielding my "lady garden", haha. Needless to say, after 5 minutes the shyness had completely gone out of the window!!!

It's fun when you come across things that you'd completely forgotten about :)

Until next time...

High Heels - Smart Yet Casual :)

2011-08-24T13:34:00.003+02:00

So in a couple of hours, I have yet another meeting which I must attend. Today I've decided to go for a "business meets casual look", complete with the "must have" heels.

As I'm feeling pretty tired today, I wanted to make the least effort whilst getting the maximum effect - jeans and a blazer are perfect for this. I chose the white blazer to cover the business side, and I managed to retain the comfort factor with of a pair of soft stretch jeans. I teamed this with a simple pair of sexy black patent heels to complete the look, and add a bit of glamour.

I know this picture may seem like it's from a set up shoot, but it's really just a snap shot - when you've been a model for as long as I have, it's hard not to fall into the automatic "model pose"...I'm such a diva, haha!

As I'm sure you can tell from this picture, I'm not really in the mood to have my photograph taken - see what I do to please you guys ;) Anyway, time for me to head off so I hope you're all having a great day whatever you're doing :)

Until next time...

Mother Nature And The Bikini.

2011-08-24T12:33:00.004+02:00

As I was leaving the house this morning at 6am, I couldn't help but take a picture of this gorgeous sky. I thought the colours were really beautiful and to let the moment slip by without holding onto a memory would have been criminal - the picture hasn't been enhanced in any way whatsoever, and it just reminds me of the beauty in mother nature :)

I had been kicked out of bed again by my cruel husband, and was making my way for an early morning swim - it's unnatural for me to be up this early, so to say I'm knackered would be the biggest understatement ever!!!

Until next time...

Lingerie For The Larger Bust - DD Cups +

2011-08-23T13:53:00.005+02:00

Being a model, business woman and mum...the importance of looking great is key. An even bigger challenge than "looking the part", is finding clothes, lingerie, shoes etc. that are actually comfortable to wear whilst retaining the class/sex appeal.

Today I'm going to talk about finding lingerie (bra's in particular) for the larger busted woman. My personal "assets" come in an impressive size 32 G. This can also be known as a Double F (FF) depending on the bra and the manufacturer you are purchasing it from.

Throughout my Catwalk days, I have tried nearly every bra out there for the bustier woman - just as I have with clothing brands and shoe designers. I have to be honest and say that nearly everything I wore on the Catwalk was extremely uncomfortable, and not at all something I'd purchase from any shop anywhere. Regardless of whether I had a million in the bank or as little as a £10, there is no way that I could ever justify spending any amount on an outfit/lingerie/shoes etc., that was uncomfortable and in most cases pretty unsightly - Oh god, I can just feel the wrath of the fashion industry now! Why is it that I sense I'm going to burn in hell for my criminal outburst against the fashion world, haha?!!

Anyway moving quickly on, some of the best brands that I have found for the bigger bust are by La Senza, Ultimo and Freya.

La Senza sell cute and sexy lingerie ranging in sizes from a double D (DD), all the way up to a Double G (GG) - which again, can also be a size H depending on the bra and manufacturer. You can find designs that are perfect for the girliest of girly girls, to those that are more into the glam and sex appeal of their lingerie.

www.lasenza.co.uk

Ultimo also has bra sizes that go up to a G cup, and the prices are very reasonable for what you get, which is a high quality comfortable bra.

www.ultimo.co.uk

For me, the biggest surprise was Freya. I stumbled across this brand after being recommended it by a friend, and I have to say that I absolutely LOVE it!

Freya has such a great variation in styles, colours, sizes, AND they also accommodate the mammoth bust size that is the J cup!!! You can purchase Freya lingerie on-line along with many other brands at Figleaves. This is a site that I use very often, and I've always found them to be very professional with fast delivery times - they even sell the cutest of swimwear :)

www.figleaves.com

To conclude, I would highly recommend all 3 of those brands - La Senza, Ultimo and Freya. If I had to choose an order I would put La Senza first followed by Freya at Figleaves, and then Ultimo.

La Senza and Figleaves are the perfect choice for a man that wishes to surprise his other half with some gorgeous lingerie - you know it'll be worth it boys ;)

I'd say that Ultimo is more of a place where the woman should choose the lingerie herself. The bras are more "snug" fitting and she may need to go up or down in back/cup sizes.

Until next time...

Who Said Sandals Couldn't Be Sexy?!

2011-08-22T12:09:00.003+02:00

Today, I have to drive into town to meet some people to discuss some various projects that I have in the pipeline.

Deciding what to wear is always a nightmare - especially when you have as many clothes as I do, and a shoe collection that would even impress Imelda Marcos ;)

I have to say that throughout the years, I've always kept a look out for shoes that can be versatile. I mean what's the point in spending all that money on a quality pair of heels, if you're only going to showcase them once?!

As you know, Bordello Shoes are my favourite at the moment. The Bordello heel is a Pin-Up/Burlesque range from Pleaser Shoes. Aside from clothing, Pleaser is a brand that has become a global leader in sexy, alternative footwear and the brand that mostly fills my shoe closet.

For those of you that have never heard of Pleaser - shame on you, haha. For all the men out there that want to surprise their partners, I strongly recommend Pleaser as the place to go. They have everything for romantic nights out to naughty nights in ;)

Check out their site below:

www.pleaserusa.com

The shoes I have chosen to wear today, are a pair which I absolutely love. They come in 3 colours - Black & Clear, Pink & Clear or White & Clear. The model is unfortunately discontinued now, but you can still find these shoes if you search the web hard enough.

The style of these shoes are a Sling Back Sandal with a 5" Stiletto Heel. The ones I purchased are Black & Clear (always best to get black when you're unsure because black goes with everything). The model is called SEDUCE 118, and they are by Pleaser.

As you can see these shoes are super cute, sexy and could be worn for many different occasions. The teasing black patent is completed with matching piping, and the heels are then accented with an adorable patent bow at the front - how can you not just love these shoes?!?!?!?!

Off to my meeting so until next time....

Stilettos In The Snow...

2011-08-22T11:24:00.004+02:00

Just a quick continuation from yesterday's post...

Seeing as I revealed how crazy I was about heels, and how I'd even worn them in the snow...I thought I'd post the evidence so you can see for yourself :)

I have to say that I loved this ensemble. Just because there's sub zero temperatures outside and jack frost is beating down your door, that's no excuse for putting fashion on the back burner, haha. I thought that the red heels really complemented the outfit and I had put this look together for a business meeting I had later on that day.

Until next time....

High Heels vs Rubber!

2011-08-21T14:22:00.003+02:00

So, my post today is comparing fashion with "sensibility". You all know that I love high heels...I'm sure when I was born I came out wearing a pair. To me, heels are like part of my second skin - I just can't be without them.

The Swedish summer this year has been incredible. We've been lucky enough to have heat wave after heat wave - you really couldn't ask for more. Now that Autumn/fall is on it's way, we've been having a few "wet days" - quite a few actually. Now, normally when it rains you'll still catch me in a pair of heels...I've even worn them out in the snow in sub zero temperatures, that's how crazy I am, haha!

I am known by all my friends as the "mad one" in heels. I didn't really help myself either when I turned up at the beach this summer in my gorgeous Bordello platforms ;) On a day when the weather wasn't so great, a friend of mine turned up in a pair of these really cute wellies - not the type you'd normally see from good old Farmer Giles, when he's knee deep in shit milking his cows!!!

I have to say that for the first time I actually wanted a pair of wellies. As heels are my passion I have to admit that I'm not at all up to date with the latest "welly trends", haha. After being informed of all the different styles and variations I could expect to get from the Wellington boot, I took it upon myself to browse the net later that night to see what cute things I could find :)

I settled on these adorable black, pink and white polka dot booties, courtesy of Freds Clothing. You can visit their website at www.fredsclothing.co.uk where they really do have a great selection of cute wellies.

Now if you compare my little booties to say the average pair of "Farmer Giles"...

You have to agree that there's no contest at all when it comes to the style, fashion, cuteness and overall "sexiness" of these Wellington boots - case closed!!!

So, my conclusion is this - As long as you have a pair of girly, cute wellies then you can by all means "get away with it". If however, you have a pair of those very unsexy Farmer Giles then you need to stay hidden out of view...I suggest a farm seeing as that seems to be their natural habitat ;)

For every other occasion, heels should be the mandatory footwear. If you're planning a little exercise and feel like a jog, it's perfectly acceptable to be seen in a hot pair of fashionable trainers. I personally love Nike Air Max the Originals.

Until next time...

Free Willy Visits The Swimming Pool...

2011-08-19T13:10:00.007+02:00

So, at half past six this morning I was waiting outside the swimming hall ready to set my fitness plan in motion. I was actually surprised that I'd managed to make the 15/20 minute car journey, considering that my eye lids were glued together - not literally of course but it certainly felt that way.

As you all know by now, I am indeed a night owl. The only reason I managed to get up this morning was because my cruel husband kicked me out of bed (even though I told him to do it yesterday) - bad decision on my part, haha!

The pool hall opens right on time at 6:30am. As I drag my sorry ass through the doors along with the other muppets, I imagine the warm jacuzzi and steam rooms that await me - at least that's some consolation for getting up so early ;)

The last time I went swimming was before the summer started, and since then I've been stuffing my face full of everything that I shouldn't - this was not going to be pretty!!!

Finally I make it into the pool, and surprise surprise...the water is colder than the Antarctic - bloody typical!!! After dipping just my toes, I decided that I wasn't up for some frost bite today. Instead I crept off to the juniors pool where the water is always kept nice and warm :) I say "crept" because I couldn't take the embarrassment of all the other people watching me slope off to the "warmer waters" - something that's mainly reserved for the pensioners and the kids, haha.

After 40 minutes of me looking like a total idiot, I decide that's enough for one day. My heat radar honed in on the jacuzzi and for the next 15 minutes I experienced total bliss.

A short drive later I was back home, and feeling hungry as usual. As I took out the milk you'll never guess what I saw.......?! A plate full of 5 large meringues and a bowl of whipped cream - YUMMY!!!

Now that I've had a sugar laden breakfast once again....I'm now adamant that this has to be the last munch - it just has to be! I'm so tired of going round in circles conning myself that "this" time will be the last. Let's hope it's not just the sugar high talking, haha!

So, to conclude my eventful morning, I'm now knackered...struggling to keep my eyes open and wishing that there had in fact been 6 meringues on that plate, haha - Somebody needs to lock me away quick - cue Martin!!!

I do just need to add that from the way I've been talking, it would be fair to assume that I'm some sort of "ten tonne tessie" - I'm not...I just want to shift some extra "luggage" ;)

Cascada And Colouring Books!

2011-08-18T14:58:00.002+02:00

Today was the first day that Lucas went to school (and stayed there) by himself for the whole 5 hours. I have to say that the house seemed unusually quiet without him. As our daughter Sophie doesn't start school until Monday, we decided to do something fun together.

The morning started off with a baking session - and yes you guessed it - MERINGUES!!! I know they're not a particularly healthy breakfast and I can just visualise all the dieticians pulling their hair out, but by god are they a tasty one :)

Following a major sugar high, we did a bit of cleaning - mainly just tidying away the mess we had made whilst creating our little meringue monsters. We fixed the kitchen, emptied the dishwasher (thank god for that invention) and as we waited for the time to pass, we decided to do some colouring - I was emotionally blackmailed I swear, haha.

To be honest, I'd actually forgotten how fun colouring in could be. The steel determination not to go outside of the lines, the mind set of making everything perfect, and the therapeutic zen like quality you get from simply moving a coloured pencil over a piece of blank A4 paper, haha. I think we're all big kids at heart :)

Of course no colouring in session is complete without some banging tunes to bop along to. Sophie loves Cascada (a German Eurodance act), so I cranked up the volume, got my stack of A4 and colouring pencils at the ready, and prepared myself for a colouring marathon. I say marathon because it's always so hard to stop after just one picture - especially when you're so proud of your "masterpiece"... a most worthy competitor that could stand against any of those by Da Vinci, and have no reason to feel ashamed - It's just a pity that for a brief moment we are delusional enough to actually believe this to be true, and that in itself is very shameful indeed, haha!

A Piece Of Scotland In Sweden

2011-08-17T16:12:00.003+02:00

So, even though I'm officially a Swedish citizen, my Scottish roots will remain the strongest no matter what. I'm extremely proud to be Scottish (as I am Swedish) and no matter how long or how comfortable I am here in Sweden, I'll always remain "home-sick" for Scotland - the west coast of Argyll.

Much of Sweden is very similar to Scotland in terms of the landscape, lakes etc. This morning as I was looking out of my living room window, I suddenly felt a great sense of Scotland around me. This was largely due to the fact that the weather was dull, it was raining and I was looking at some lovely purple heather - Yes, we have that too here in Sweden, haha!

I've been living in Sweden for 5yrs now and I do love it here. Like I said, I'm very proud to be Swedish. My husband is Swedish, my kids are Swedish, our dog is Swedish and having been here for so long, I guess I feel Swedish too - and not just because an official document says so.

The good thing about being Scottish and Swedish is that the whole family is bilingual. I think it's really important for the kids to speak both English and Swedish. It will only benefit them later in life and I'm also very proud that they can speak 2 languages...my clever little babies :)

For me it was more of a struggle to learn Swedish. I guess the older you get the more difficult it is to retain information, haha. The "sponge like" ability you have as a child lessens dramatically for every passing year, and slowly but surely you'll start questioning yourself more and more - a true sign that you're not quite the spring chicken you used to be, and a sore confirmation that age is catching up with you :(

Before I depress myself with thoughts of me sitting in an "old lady's chair" somewhere, grand kids laughing cause they think "dear old granny" stinks of urine, and a mind that takes me to the cosmos and beyond. A place where nothing makes sense and the only thing coming out of my mouth is a load of dribbling old nonsense, I shall return my thoughts to the topic at hand - beautiful Scotland and beautiful Sweden :)

It was just nice to feel that Scotland was "with me" this morning - it brought a little smile to my face.

The Sound Of Silence...

2011-08-16T13:40:00.002+02:00

So, as you all know yesterday was Lucas's first "schooling in" session. I could tell from the look on his face that he was completely overwhelmed by it all, and especially as he's going to have 3 different teachers.

I have never in my life seen him so quiet or act so shy. It was like I had another child...taken over by some unknown alien life form, haha. After about 10 minutes, he did go and find the box full of cars and trucks. You'll be hard pushed to find another child as obsessed about cars as Lucas is. He sleeps with about 10 cars in his bed every night, alternating them so they each get a "fair turn" - it's very cute.

Today is the second day of his schooling in, and this time he went with daddy only. I thought it was best as I don't want him assuming that I'll be accompanying him every time - that will only lead to more complications down the road.

Well, they should be back in half an hour so I will see how they got on then. Yesterday Lucas refused to say one word to the teacher except for GOODBYE (typical, haha) so hopefully today he has opened up a bit more.

Time for me to make some lunch as I can hear my stomach rumbling...pizza sounds pretty good right now :)

I Can't Believe It...

2011-08-15T01:06:00.004+02:00

Today's been pretty strange. I've been really tired as usual but that's mostly down to all the medicines I have to take for my bipolar and chronic back pain. It's been a really hot day here in Sweden...perfect for relaxing in the sun and wishing your cares away :)

My mother in law Christl came round for lunch and to spend some time with her gorgeous grandchildren. Martin made some lovely home-made pizza's, and we had vanilla ice-cream, strawberries and meringues for for dessert - Yes, I conquered the meringues once again ;)

Tomorrow our son (who'll be 4yrs in Oct), starts his "schooling in" process at the local primary school. Our daughter already goes there (she'll be 9 this year), so I know that she'll take good care of her little brother.

I can't believe how quickly the time has passed as it seems like only yesterday we brought him home from the hospital. He is so cheeky, charming, funny, intelligent...I just know that all the wee girls (and teachers) are going to fall in love with him. Before we know it the girls will be carrying his bag and books to school, haha!

Our local primary school is fantastic. We're really lucky to have such great caring teachers, and because of it's size (relatively small) the focus is spent on each individual as opposed to just "teaching" an entire class. Naturally, I am a little apprehensive...especially as he is the baby of the family and right now he's going through a phase of "Don't you dare think about leaving me or I'll scream the house down". He's very much a "Daddy's boy" at the moment. I mean Martin can't even open the front door to get to the post box without hearing Lucas screaming from upstairs "Daddy....where are you going? Wait for me!!!". I'm sure he'll be fine though...he's a tough wee cookie :)

It's 1am here, and for once I'm actually a little tired - wonders will never cease ;) As usual I'm watching my favourite crime and paranormal programmes. The show "Sensing Murder" is on right now and I have to say that with every episode I see, I just get more fascinated by the whole concept of communicating with those that have "passed on" - not too morbid I hope?! haha.

There's only 30mins left, and after that I think I'll make an attempt at falling to sleep. Wish me luck :)

Until next time...

Sensing Fear...

2011-08-14T02:36:00.006+02:00

So, earlier today I took Samson (my beloved Pooch) to the lake for a swim. As I've posted before it's something that I do quite often - exercise combined with a nice relaxed setting is perfect for soothing the mind :)

Whenever I'm in open water (like the sea or lakes), I always have this fear that "Jaws" is going to get me. In the lakes for example where there is no salt water, I still expect to see a shark fin rise from the water and head in my direction - crazy I know.

My reason for this post tonight is because I've just been watching "Shark Night" on the Discovery Channel. Seeing these monstrous beasts again reminded me of just why I hate swimming in the ocean, haha! They are not aesthetically pleasing to the eye, nor is it normal to have up to 300 serrated, triangular teeth arranged in several rows...I mean COME ON!!!!

When people mention the word "Shark", most people automatically think of the Great White. Yes, I'm sure this has a lot to do with films such as Jaws etc. making a splash (no pun intended), and the fact that they're the largest predatory fish on earth - we'd be completely insane not to fear them!

Watching these programmes tonight did nothing whatsoever when it comes to my fear of sharks - despite the great attempts by the presenter "And as these sharks move majestically through the water..." etc. etc. Who actually gives a damn about how "majestically" these sharks move, when they're swimming towards you at 15 miles per hour, set on making you their next meal - certainly not me!!!

The bottom line is sharks just scare the hell out of me. They have black "dead looking" beady wee eyes, a set of teeth (or should I say SETS of teeth) that would scare even the most accomplished of Orthodontists, and a face that not even a mother could love!!!

I guess I'll just have to keep looking over my shoulder the next time I go swimming in the lake. Waiting anxiously for a Great White to appear courtesy of my sub-conscious playing tricks on me - it's enough to give you a heart attack!

Next time you all go swimming in the deep blue sea just remember this picture. It's taken from the Discovery Channel's website, and it's sole purpose is to remind you of the "majestic beauty" within our oceans...

Sweet Dreams!!!

Master Of The Meringue!

2011-08-12T18:26:00.003+02:00

For those of you that have tried making Meringues before, I'm sure you'll agree that it's an absolute NIGHTMARE!!

Here's me thinking "Oh, It can't be that hard" - I mean it's basically egg whites and sugar. How naive I was thinking it would be as simple as adding A to B - I'm sure if there is a God, he would have been laughing his ass off at the sight of me in the kitchen this morning.

So, the story starts like this....

Seeing as I'm trying to cut down on the chocolate and cakes, I thought I could get my sugar fix from some delicious Meringues - quite clever thinking on my part ;)

My husband had tried twice the day before to make them, and on both occasions they turned out horribly. To tell you just how nasty they really were, my beloved pooch Samson wouldn't even go near them...and he's basically a canine dustbin. He'll eat anything from peppers to lettuce, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and the obvious meat products. The fact that he turned his head away and walked off with his tail between his legs (thinking that we'd force him to eat them) really says it all, haha!

So, today I thought - "Now I'll really show him how a proper Meringue should be"....Mwuahahahahaha!

I got my recipe out, laid all the ingredients on the table, got the whisking machine, the bowls...I was all set to go. I preheated the oven just as the recipe told me to do, I prepared the baking tray with the "non-stick" paper and then I started whisking the egg whites. I add the sugar...whisk some more. Add the icing sugar, whisk for a little bit longer and by this time I'm feeling quite proud and confident in my Meringue making abilities.

I put the mixture onto the baking tray...the recipe says the final product should look like a "snow storm", though I've no idea how the hell I'm meant to do that?! The mixture seemed a little runny to be a "snow storm", but I assured myself that once in the oven they will rise to perfection and all will be well - unfortunately that didn't seem to be the case :(

After 1hr and a half in the oven at 100 degrees, it was time to take out my Meringues. It seems absurd that egg whites should be cooked (or baked) for that amount of time, but I kept my faith in the recipe, and hoped it knew what it was talking about. I took out the baking tray and saw 9 very sad looking little Meringues, haha. They had hardly risen at all and were "leaking" from the sides - not a good sign.

I attempted to remove them from the baking tray paper, and could I do it? Of course I bloody couldn't!!!

For some reason they had stuck to the paper like cement and they weren't going anywhere. I ended up with a tray of paper covered in hardened Meringue crumbs, and an awful soft sticky goo like substance. I was most disappointed after all of my hard work, and the only conclusion was that my "Attempt 1" had FAILED!!!

Having laughed at my husband the day before, there was no way I could tell him about my little "mishap" in the kitchen, haha.

Let's just say that after attempt 1 failed, there was an attempt 2. Then came attempt 3 and 4 - by the time I was on the 10th round I was exhausted and mad as hell. I'd gone through a new box of eggs, a whole pack of icing sugar, and I was ready to tear my hair out. I decided that if this batch didn't work, I'd just have to hold my hands up and admit defeat.....something I don't do easily!

Soon the time came to take the Meringues out of the oven, and they all looked PERFECT - Yay!

I let them cool down before attempting to remove them from the baking paper and guess what....they slid right off :) :) :)

By now I was doing my little Meringue boogie dance in the kitchen, shouting out how I was the master of Meringues. I filled them with cream, popped them onto a plate and brought them out to my husband who had literally been waiting all day to "savour the flavour" of my delicious creations, haha.

His thoughts.....10 out of 10 - what a result!

As I cleared away the empty plates and took them back to the kitchen, I had mixed emotions. I felt both pride and stupidity. Pride because I had actually managed to conquer the beast of desserts - and trust me this was no easy feat!

Stupidity because not only had I "over whisked" the mixture but more shameful than that - I had put the mixture on the wrong side of the baking paper...Doh! It would have been impossible for even a "Strong Man contender" to remove anything from there. When I read the words "non-stick", I presumed that applied to both the back and the front sides of the paper - apparently not, haha!

Conclusion: After a day of war in the kitchen I came out triumphant. The secret to my successful Meringue making....well, that will just have to stay a well hidden secret ;)

The BORDELLO heels & Me!!!

2011-08-10T16:05:00.008+02:00

So, as you all know I have a little shoe fetish - my passion is for "hidden platform" heels.

Being a model (especially when on the Catwalk) I think it's safe to say that I've tried most of the shoe brands out there - from your top designers all the way down to the unknown wannabes.

For me, one brand in particular has stuck out from all the rest - the BORDELLO shoe (a sub-brand from PLEASER). They are by far the best heels that I've ever come across. The shoes look great, sexy and classy (depending on the look you're going for), and most importantly of all, they're extremely comfortable to wear - something which us girls know is next to impossible to find in any heel. Some pairs are quite pricey, but you get what you pay for and quality is what counts when it comes to a pair of shoes.

Bordello Shoe Facebook Page

They do have a Facebook Profile, so if you love their designs as much as I do, be sure to "LIKE" their page :)

Being a shoe lover himself, my husband loves to keep my shoe closet updated with the latest fashion trends and all the heels that he thinks I'll look good in. I'm really lucky to have a man that can appreciate the importance of having good shoes, haha!

Below are the two latest pairs which he took upon himself to surprise me with, and I have to say that I'm already in love....

The first pair of shoes I got are very cute and playful. The shoes are patent with a gorgeous Muertos Print, highlighted with an adorable black satin bow at the front - I love them! These heels cost £62.00 and I'll definitely be showcasing them with a twinkle in my eye.

The second pair of heels I was surprised with are a little more sexy and on the daring side - never a bad thing ;) All girls love sparkles, diamonds , glitter and these shoes are no exception. The model is "Iridescent Rhinestone", and they're definitely a pair for date nights or for those more sophisticated occasions, haha. These shoes are on the higher end of the Bordello price range - costing £115.00 - I'm glad my husband thinks I'm worth it ;)

These shoes will undoubtedly have to take centre stage in my wardrobe!!!

It's time for me to go and try on my heels so until next time....

The Night Owl...

2011-08-09T03:07:00.002+02:00

It's 2am here in Sweden and as usual I'm finding it hard to fall asleep. I'm keeping myself occupied however by watching my favourite TV shows - Crime & Investigation, The Paranormal, Psychic Private Eyes....I'm sure you're noticing a theme here, haha.

For as long as I can remember I've been obsessed with the Paranormal. This obsession was heightened when I had my own personal experience in my late teens. I have no doubts whatsoever that there is another "plain" where spirits or entities reside. Unlike most of the Psychics, I don't believe that everyone has the capability of seeing or having a personal paranormal experience. The whole aspect of ghosts, poltergeists and the paranormal amazes me, and that's why I'm addicted to watching these shows :)

My other passion lies in the dark corners of society - the serial killers! Criminal Psychology has always grabbed my attention. I'm completely fascinated by the minds of serial killers...their thought process, the different levels of violence used etc. Because I don't know this (and it really annoys me that I don't), I feel the need to try and seek out those answers by delving deeper into the realms of the human psyche.

Had I chosen another path in life, it most definitely would have been that in the Criminal Pyschology sector :)

It's pretty normal for me to have troubles sleeping. I've been prescribed various sleeping tablets by the doctors and those haven't worked. I've taken a long hot bath before bed and that didn't work either. I mean I've even tried the warm milk theory, and trust me when I say that it doesn't have a patch on cold milk - I'd even go as far as to say that it induces the most horrible gag reflex...Eewww!

The problem is that when I do finally manage to fall asleep, the actual quality of sleep I get is very poor. This leaves me feeling constantly tired, emotionally drained with little or no energy at all. Because my sleeping pattern is so disturbed, I find myself napping throughout the day, I'm up all night and the situation's become a catch 22.

I have tried getting up early (even if that means just having a couple of hours sleep). If I manage to stay awake throughout the day despite feeling that I'm at deaths door....come the evening I'll be wide awake again. If anyone's got any suggestions on how to get a good night's sleep do let me know. At the moment I feel like I'm walking around with a constant haze over my eyes... surely I don't have to wait until I'm 6ft under the ground to get a decent kip?!

It's now 3am and another one of my favourite shows has just started - Ghost Hunters! Hopefully soon my eyes will start to feel drowsy and I'll get to visit the land of Nod.

Until next time...

The Cute Yetti Feet :)

2011-08-07T21:14:00.003+02:00

So, earlier today I was looking around the net - I'm always visiting various shoe sites to see what I can find. Seeing that I have a pretty major shoe fetish (for heels in particular), it makes perfect sense for me to spent many an hour traipsing around looking for the next victims to be added to my shoe closet - Mwuahahahaha!

As it happens I came across these "things" which I can only imagine came from someone in the Yeti family. My first thought was "What the hell are those freaky shoes & who the hell would buy them". I mean seriously...anyone wearing them would look like they've just had a major accident, and as a result they now have a full set of 10 clubbed toes!!!

Upon further inspection (yes, you know I just had to take a closer look) my feelings towards these "things" started to change. Gone were the thoughts of "What the hell", and instead these had been replaced with "Oh, how cute" - a complete turn around for me and that's pretty unusual. Normally when my mind's been made up on something, it is near impossible to change it - yet these "special Yeti shoes" seemed to have achieved the impossible! Good for them!!!

As I started to read more about these shoes, I could feel my initial criticism fade away and instead I felt a great feeling of warmth towards these "poor freaks of nature". The shoes which I speak of are called VIBRAM FIVEFINGERS. If anyone (like myself) has never heard of these Yeti feet before, I strongly suggest that you go and take a look at their site. Not only do they have these special feet, but they also have Yeti trainers, sandals and even boots - although those sadly don't come with the "must have clubbed toes" :(

VIBRAM FIVEFINGERS

I showed these shoes to Martin (my husband), quite expecting him to scream with laughter and have the same initial reaction as I did. To my surprise he responded with the words "They're cute", haha - God, I love him ;)

My mission now is to get a pair of these wicked Yeti trainers for both my husband and myself - time to call in the Bipolar monster I think, seeing as one of the "side effects" of Bipolar is excessive spending, haha! Wish me luck!

Chocolate, The Lake & Empty Promises...

2011-08-05T21:44:00.002+02:00

I've decided that I'm not going to sit here and bitch about how "today is going to be the last munch" - it hasn't been, haha! In my defence however, I have to blame my husband. For the last 2 days he has turned into a "feeder", but only because he "loves to see me happy" - Hmmmmm. I think it's fair to say that you know you've got a problem when the only thing that makes you smile that day is sitting with a huge bag of Pic n Mix, slouched in front of the TV...not good, haha!

Anyway, moving swiftly on from the topic of eating too much chocolate because it only depresses me...not to mention that it will only result in me eating even more chocolate anyway!

As I mentioned before I had been thinking of taking my gorgeous dog (and the rest of the family of course) to the lake for a swim. Seeing as my mood had managed to hold up, I thought it best to take advantage of this opportunity :)

Things started off well....the water was fantastically warm, the dog was going crazy because I was throwing his ball into the water for him to fetch, and there wasn't another person in sight - always a good thing when you're an anti-social beast like I am ;) For some reason It always ends up with me and dog swimming, my husband on the beach snapping away with his camera, and our kids playing god knows what on the shore line.

Seeing as I've been "a little heavy handed with the munch" lately, I thought it would be good to challenge myself by swimming 1800m. My plan was to swim out to a little stone island in the middle of the lake, take a 10 minute breather and then make my way back. I took swimming lessons at the age of 5yrs so I don't think I'm boasting by saying I'm a pretty strong swimmer, haha ;)

Things started off well, I was feeling confident about the challenge I had set myself...I was looking forward to some "chill time" in the water and it was just a good day in general. As I swam out a little further, the wind really picked up. There was also a strong current in the water so between these two elements I ended up with water being pushed into my face and up my nose....so much for my bloody chill time!!!

Why is it that when you look at something from a distance it always seems closer than it actually is?! By the time I reached half way I felt like I should have been there already. No matter how much I swam, I didn't seem to be going anywhere...very frustrating when you're swallowing water and sounding like a pig in heat!!!

After much persistence and many swear words, I finally reached this "rock island" - something which I may add looked far prettier from a distance than it did up close. Trying to actually get onto this stone was far more of a challenge than you'd think...there were razor sharp rocks beneath my feet, and some disgusting green slime trying it's out most to keep me falling back into the water.

Adamant not to be defeated, I climbed (or should I say crawled) up onto the rock with my bleeding feet. Nearly the entire thing was covered in bird crap, and just opposite my little island was another with an old NAKED man sunning himself on the rocks...Eeww! Without being judgemental I was actually topless myself, haha. The weather was really hot, the water was so warm...but I DID keep my bottom half on - now that's something at least!!!

Having spotted a topless female (something this man probably hadn't seen for the last 60yrs), he decided to stand up - much to my detriment :( Even though there was some distance seperating us, it was not enough to shield my eyes from what looked like an old paper bag filled with water...and yes, it was dangling at the knees!!! Just as my stomach started to churn, this dirty old man put his hand in a place which let's just say "sat right above the paper bag" - I was disgusted, outraged, and to be honest I felt rather violated....What a bloody perv!!!!

As you can imagine my planned 10 minute break was put on the back burner and I threw myself back into the water... not caring whether I cut my legs to shred or not.

To cut this long story short...by the time I made it back to the beach another couple had arrived, and just plunked themselves down on the sand - how rude. Why couldn't these munters find another beach...I mean the beach where we were only fits about 4 people anyway and those 4 people were me and the family. Between them and the dirty old corpse, my mood had changed for the worst :(

The only consolation was that my kids had a great time, my husband got some beautiful shots. The dog was so drunk happy with exhaustion that I knew he'd be sleeping all night, thus giving me time to eat my munchies in peace ;)

I hope you like the picture of my beloved pooch. His name is Samson and he's 2.5yrs old. A Rottweiler/Labrador cross, he's the most wonderful pet one could ever wish to have :)

A Nice Wake Up Call :)

2011-08-04T10:21:00.004+02:00

Having only slept for a few hours, the start of my day was salvaged with a nice cup of coffee, a chocolate ice-cream and this cute little story which I read in today's on-line papers.

Funny Animals

Before anyone brings it to my attention, I am fully aware that my "last day of munch" has come and gone. In my defence however, I'm feeling much more confident since having had my morning ice-cream sugar fix, that today is finally the day I can begin my journey of defeating this sugar monster once and for all - fingers crossed!

So, back to the thing which put a smile on my face this morning. An article featuring cute little animals caught in compromising positions :)

This is one of those typical cases where you know you shouldn't laugh at something, but on the other hand you're completely powerless to prevent it - it's just too cute not to have a wee giggle.

I'm sure the RSPCA would have a word or two to say about those of us which find these stories amusing...

I'm all for the protection of animals and think it's really an important and valuable cause to be involved in, but at the end of the day if anyone we knew trapped their head between some bars, or managed to "fall down the toilet" - something which I have in fact done, and made worse by the fact that it wasn't alcohol related but more stupidity induced. Another story for another time perhaps ;)

Here in Sweden it's now 10am and the sun is shining brightly. You can always count on a bit of sunshine to lighten ones mood - I suppose that's why light therapy proves to be so successful :)

Plans for today are to help my husband with a little bit of work. Photography related of course, seeing how he is a professional photographer, and a great one at that I may add. I'm not being biased by any means but when the truth is staring you in the face, you have no other choice but to believe it :) Lucky me to have such a talented husband, not forgetting all the benefits that come with having a professional photographer in the family...Mwuahahaha!

Depending on my physical status (whether my back is playing up too much or not) and depending on my frame of mind (whether the Bipolar monster in me takes over), I may or may not, take my wonderful poochy to lake for a little swim. This is something that we as a family have done regularly over the summer, and it's a fun thing where we can all spend some quality time together - life is too short to be all work and no play!

Time for one more quick coffee I think before I roll my sleeves up, and perhaps If I pretend that I can't hear my husband calling me, I can get away with another 10 mins of peace and quiet...bad me! haha.

Until next time....

THE BATTLE OF WILLS...

2011-08-02T16:02:00.008+02:00

Today I'm struggling...I am finding it almost impossible to live without my usual dose of sugar intake. It's been decided that I must get healthy, get fit and lose some extra pounds - my decision really but one that has been "strongly encouraged" by my husband ;)

Anyone that knows me, knows that I have a serious addiction to all things filled with sugar - predominantly chocolate bars, crisps, pic n' mix, and cakes. I have told myself countless of times that "today will be the last munch", but it never is!!!

Top doctors and specialists all say that sugar is just as addictive as Heroin...which leaves me asking the question "Why isn't there more support for those with serious sugar addictions"?! Have you ever heard of CHOCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS or CAST AWAY THE CAKES...I think not!!!

If it is perfectly acceptable to have companies such as Weight Watchers, or Fat Fighters telling us how to eat healthily and lose weight....why isn't it then acceptable to expect support for those that wish to leave their "Sugar Demons" behind?!?!?! And I'm not talking about some little Internet Group provided by the NHS - even though there isn't such a thing!

The more I think about this, the more angry I'm getting - I think I can actually feel my blood starting to boil...

Something should be done to rectify this, and it's about time that sugar addiction is recognised as a genuine "condition", and not just something pushed aside to the back pages of a book. This subject matter should be treated with the same amount of "respect" that is given to those junkies and smack heads - I mean can you actually believe that your hard earned taxes are going towards providing special clinics where these wasters are being provided with new, clean needles (not to mention the Heroin itself)...all in order to allow these junkies to shoot up in a "safe environment" - screw that!!!!! Something is seriously wrong here and it doesn't take a genius to work out what!!!

Now, some may argue that we ourselves are in fact junkies....slaves to the sugar and sugar high it provides. In some ways I agree this to be true but there is one main difference - the only people we are "infecting" are ourselves. You won't find us out there getting Aids and other diseases from sharing the same bar of chocolate or "swapping wrappers". Yes it affects our loved ones, and those close to us in the same manner that a junkies addiction would have on their families etc., but somehow there is something worse and disgusting about sticking a needle into your arm just to get your fix.

Now that I've went completely off the path I had intended to go down, I shall try to regain the right footing and continue bitching about my need for sweeties :)

My husband will be the first to agree that he's my "personal feeder", haha. Why is it always near impossible to deny those that we love, the things that make them the most happy?! One of my husbands great attributes is his ability and desire to please those he cares about - he's what you'd call a certified "people pleaser". Now, although this is a quality I hugely admire, it is also something that at times I shamefully abuse in order to get my way - I blame this partly on being Bipolar too ;)

This wonderful character trait is also an incredible downfall. It means that he can never say no to getting me my fix of munchies, thus not helping my cause of "Stopping The Sugar" - catch 22 I believe it's called ;)

Anyway, being used to seriously stuffing my face for the last couple of weeks (more so than normal), my body is protesting greatly to this lack of sugar, and punishing me immensely for even having the audacity not to "feed my inner monster"!!! I'm actually sitting here having body tremors as I type away - trying to unsuccessfully take my mind away from the SUGAR DEMONS in my head - God, this sucks!!!

I'm going to sign off for today with one thought in mind....how to get my husband to give me my "last fix" - I'm terrible I know, haha. But tomorrow I shall start my serious plan of sugar reduction and beg him to defy my shouting and temper tantrums...I can but hope....

Lethargic and slug like...

2011-07-27T16:34:00.001+02:00

So....it's been a few days since my last post, and for some reason I just seem totally exhausted.

Likening me to a slug would be a fair comparison I think, haha. I'm not sure whether it is the Bipolar medicine or not, but I always have these lethargic periods whenever I up the dose - God, I sound like a junkie!

Things have been quite stressful of late, and I'm at the stage where I just want to run away and slug it out on some nice hot beach somewhere - preferably the Caribbean :)

I'm sure for all you other Bipolar sufferer's out there, you must feel the same way. Have you noticed any differences when your medications has been increased? Even though my moods have become a little more stable (although they're still very unpredictable) it makes me wonder...was I really such a monster before the pills? I guess the simple answer is yes, but it is always easier to see faults in others than it is to see them in yourself - some may call this a flaw....but could it possibly be a self defence mechanism that prevents us from even more heightened episodes of those with Bipolar....

I mean if we really acknowledged all of our bad character traits, wouldn't this make us feel even lower than we already do...I mean, part of this Bipolar disorder hinders our bodies natural response to execute self-control. An excuse - No....but an explanation - Yes.

You know....being a slug and being reflective is NOT a good combination, haha. My body wants to sink into the ground below and be hidden forever, but my head is racing for that pole position in the darby race - Maybe this is completely Bipolar unrelated, but i seem to be full of so many contradictions....VERY frustrating!!!

Anyway, i seem to have babbled on for long enough...I hope you are all having a better day than i am.

Until next time...

Bipolar meets the Cookie Monster...

2011-07-27T16:32:00.001+02:00

I meant to ask you all if you had any "side effects" from being Bipolar - excluding all the normal ones of course. I mean does anyone have an increased appetite? I know that the meds I'm on do make you more hungry and gain weight, but I'm hungry 24/7.

Since I was a little girl, I've always had a sweet tooth. Show me a packet of biscuits and I'd eat the lot....a box of chocolates and I'd start salvatating at the mouth, haha - well not quite but you get the picture. I have always had an incredibly fast metabolism which meant that I could eat whatever I wanted, and not gain weight. I was the woman that all other women disliked....in fact up until my first pregnancy in 2002, I was actually underweight.

For those that say pregnancy changes your metabolism....You are absolutely right. After the birth of Sophie everything changed. I could no longer eat 5 packets of crisps a day, and my habit of 4 chocolate bars went completely out the window. I'm sure most of you think that this diet of munchies is pretty extreme, but like I said - I have a sweet tooth.

Since taking the Zoloft and mood stabilizers, I have noticed a significant difference in my appetite. I am always hungry and again I reach for the junk food. Has anyone else found this to be the case, or am I the only greedy freak with Bipolar, haha.

My nick name ever since I was little has always been the "Cookie Monster"...self explanatory really. Now i feel that I am truly living up to this nick name, and eating far too many of those mouth watering delicious cookies ;)

I know I have to stop, but just like the Bipolar I seriously have no self control - I'm afraid that if I keep eating the munchies at this rate, I could soon give an African elephant a run for its money, haha.

Because of this major lack of self control, I have now given my husband the job of "food officer". Isn't it funny that as soon as I reach for the nearest chocolate bar and he tells me that I can't have it....I bite his head off and tell him that I can make my own decisions whether I want a chocolate bar or not - despite imposing this "job" upon him. I know it is not a laughing matter but I'm seriously out of control when it comes to the munchies....and trust me, you know that you have a problem when you are taking candy from the kids cookie jar, haha.

As we speak, I have just sent Martin off to the shops to get me some coke and a little something to help with these impossible sugar cravings. I have a son that is making it very obvious that he wants lunch, and a daughter that is nagging me to have a go on our Play station with her - Rally car games :)

I guess it is time for me to get back to my motherly duties, and i'm very intrigued to find out if any of you do infact crave the munchies as much as I do!

Until next time...

The Big Revelation ...

2011-07-27T16:24:00.001+02:00

So, as everyone knows I saw my Psychiatrist yesterday. The big secret....the cure to this Bipolar disorder....the magic solution to make this all go away, and for all sufferers to feel "normal" again....Well, don't hold your breath guys because the big secret was....LOOK INTO YOUR GOD DAMN PAST & WORK IT OUT YOURSELF!!!!

As if I didn't know that was coming - I mean it's all I've heard for the past year so I really shouldn't be that surprised....Still, I had hoped for some sort of explanation or something that would actually be of help...I just don't get it!!!

The good news (yes, there was actually some) is that I have finally got an appointment to see a Behavioural Therapist in the next coming weeks. This isn't a guarantee that I will be treated by this person...more of an evaluation to see if behavioural therapy would be of any benefit to me - Now, because i think this is exactly what I need I am quite excited to hear her thoughts.

I meant to ask...Has anyone else seen a behavioural therapist for their Bipolar disorder, or is the normal way of dealing with it shipping us off to see a Psychiatrist?

Either way, I am very interested to hear what this Dr has to say, and I will of course inform you all of her conclusions....Maybe I don't need a Behavioural therapist or a Psychiatrist....maybe I just need the safest straight jacket money can buy ;)

Moving on, today I actually woke up in a fairly good mood. Quite unusual for me as my poor unsuspecting husband is greeted by "the wicked witch from the west" most mornings. I think it's reached the point that if I don't wake up in a foul mood, he actually thinks there's something wrong with me. I mean, I'm not a morning person anyway...some of us just aren't are we....but as far as I can remember, I've never joined any covenant of witches, I've never sold my soul to the devil...so unless it happened whilst I was sleeping, I really have no explanation as to why I am the beast of the early hours...

My plans for today are fairly straight forward...look after my kids and make sure they're ok. My daughter is actually going to her first school disco later on this evening which she is very excited about. To be honest, this makes me feel like I'm getting older...I mean I'm turning 32 this year and have started to "feel my age", but I never had any school discos when I was 6,7,8... things certainly seemed to have changed a fair bit since my "younger days". My son has his last couple of teeth coming through, so I still have all the joy that comes with teething pain. The constant crying...endless screaming....I actually call this phase the "Leech effect". My son wants nothing else, other than to cling on to me like a limpet - that and his new found hobby of "seek and destroy". Nothing is safe in this house...my son seems to have lightning fast reflexes that allows him to get his little paws into everything and anything in a split second. It takes him all of 2 minutes to completely destroy a room, vandalise everything and generally turn the house upside down. It's just a shame that these powers don't last into the teenage years because then they could use them for more positive things, like tidying their room or washing the dishes....such is life, haha.

It's time now to go and make lunch for this son of mine that I speak of, and hopefully it won't be a repeat performance of "mouth closed - food everywhere"....Wish me luck!