How Lady Gaga Changed the world (Documentary) Part 1 – 2

Media Student Jaymes Farmer who is currently training at East Coast Media Grimsby http://80.1.72.98/ Skillset Media Academy partner. Recently made this awesome 2 part documentary titled “How Lady Gaga Changed the world’. This is Jaymes college assignment and no money was made from it.

Jaymes kindly asked me to be interviewed for the documentary re my own personal thought on Lady Gaga. My debut can be viewed in part 2 of the documentary at approx 2mins 27secs in. I talk about Madonna/lady gaga.

Enjoy Jaymes 2 part Lady Gaga Documentary, and please do give some constructive feedback to him. Remember be kind he is a student! but I think you will be blown away with his achievements.

You can follow Jaymes on twitter http://twitter.com/iamJaymes

BSW SERIES 1 EPISODE 1 to 5 (A Bargain A Stitch and A Wardrobe)

A Bargain a Stitch and a Wardrobe a pocket sized fashion TV show with myself presenting the wardrobe section Jaime Jay the bargain sections and Raj Johal presenting the stitch section. Filmed in winter 2008 Grimsby, eastcoastmedia.

Its all about the cross stitch

This month in my Buy association article I’ve written an article all about the cross stitch trend see link here for the full article http://tiny.cc/xbj8c

Its made a huge comeback and it will be huge this summer. Last weekend I was a guest on BBC Radio Humberside (philpot files) http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7r3

Helen Philpot and I chatted about the latest trend, and we both agreed you either love it or loathe it.

More about  Helen philpot here http://helenphilpot.co.uk/

On Tuesday I was invited as a Helens guest to ladies who lunch Pro6  at Merciers on Seaview Street in Cleethorpes, and low and behold right there in the restaurant on display was a beautiful cross stitch picture, beautifully done by the owners Nana Connie Mercier.

Connie Merciers cross stitch art with all the Great Grimsby land marks

connie merciers cross stitch

My Vintage 1950’s Leopard Faux Fur Coat

Me in my Faux fur vintage coat

I love my original 1950’s vintage Leopard skin faux fur coat, I love it so much so that I want to share it with the world!

Its not to everyones taste, some say its naff and reminds them of Julie Goodyear character ‘BET LYNCH’ in Coronations Street.

But to me this coat means a lot, not only is it vintage and an original 50’s FAUX FUR (which pleases me even more) but it also has history behind it, as its a family heirloom…..

In the 1950’s my great nana whom was a very well dressed lady purchased this coat from a posh shop in Grimsby’s Freeman Street (shame Freeman St is not so posh any more)

Me in my vintage faux fur coat

The coat then was passed down to my nana (who sadly passed away in April this year) making the coat even more special.

When my parents married in 1967 it was then passed to my aunty Chris, who proudly wore it to my parents wedding, (see pictures below)

Aunty chris wearing the vintage coat at my parents wedding with nana behind

I had always loved and admired the coat, and dream’t of wearing it, my wish was granted in the mid 90’s my aunty Chris then passed it down to myself.

I love the coat to pieces, its in mint condition and is gorgeous, forever I will cherish it.

To me its a family heirloom.

love it or loathe it?

My parents wedding photograph, with my aunty christine in the leapoard coat, nana and great nana

Interview with TV Presenter Jaime Jay (BSW SERIES 1)

Jaime Jay

Jaime is originally from Manchester and is a Musician and Songwriter. Jaime left Manchester to study Law in London but soon found she was drawn to her first love…. Music. Jaime co-wrote songs with her longtime friend Simon Webbe (BLUE) and was a member of the group ‘VS’. After Top 10 hits and performances on shows such as TOP OF THE POPS, Jaime decided to concentrate on a solo career and had her first Number 1 hit in the UK Dance Charts in January 2008 with ‘To Make You Feel Alright.’ Jaime has just returned from Los Angeles promoting her career.

Jaime’s experience in the music industry has brought her into contact with stylists and celebrities and keeps her finger on the pulse of what’s hot and what’s not!

BARGAIN

Stepping into the shopping shoes of a different celebrity each week, Jaime talks through outfits inspired by their style. With outfits from Next, BHS, Evans, Matalan & Rio, Jaime shows how to get a celebrity look from our own highstreet.

Do you think it’s possible to dress like a star without a celebrity budget?

I think fashion is something everyone can follow. There’s no need to break the bank, you just have to have the eye for a good look. The other day I attended a premier in a dress that cost £5 from a Charity shop and received lots of comments on how nice it was!

What do you think of the fashion and outfits of our local stores?

Fashions from the catwalk are adapted so quickly by shops like Primark and Top Shop so we can keep up to date for a fraction of the price of some of the design houses. I love the fact that you can watch the show and go straight out and buy the outfits.

What was it like filming the show?

It was such a laugh filming the show, Hannah and Raj are a scream and we all bounced off one another. There were some long hours involved and quick wardrobe changes, but it just made it all the more exciting.

To read the original interview and watch the pilot shows http://80.1.72.98/bsw/jaime.aspx

Jaime Jay full biog http://www.beltacm.co.uk/index.php?pid=Jaime_Jay_Biog

a bargain a stitch and a wardrobe presenter Jaime jay recording in sweden

Interview with Raj Johal (BSW Series 1 presenter)

Raj is a Fashion Lecturer at the East Coast School of Art, Media & Design having worked for Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Balenciaga. He graduated with First Class Honours from the London College of Fashion and was immediately scouted by John Lewis to design a collection for their Sloane Square store. His experience of the fashion industry includes a key role in advertising campaigns, photo shoots and fashion shows in Paris and Milan while at Gucci, before concentrating on his own collection and designs. Raj went to Fredrick Goss School in Scunthorpe.

STITCH

Raj goes in search of basic items in local stores and Charity shops before using his design and creative talents to turning them into stylish unique pieces picking up on the latest fashion trend.

How are you feeling about the new series of BSW?

I’m incredibly excited, filming the show has been an amazing experience. Its been a fantastic opportunity not only to showcase my own passion for design but also new young designers from the Art School.

Why do you think the show is so appealing to viewers in our area?

There’s no other show like it, not even on the big channels. We show local shops, both mainstream as well as the charity shops from our very own area, shops that we all go to. It brings the fashion that people think is just in the big cities, right to our own doorstep.

It’s a chance to show everyone what the latest fashion trends are and also, that you don’t need to be a superstar seamstress to make something very special and unique to wear. You can watch the show and go straight out and buy the outfits.

Original interview can be viewed here http://80.1.72.98/bsw/raj.aspx

To watch the pilot series of BSW please view here http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=1EE703D03B99BFC4

Raj Johal BSW series 1 presenter

BSW Presenter Hannah Coleman (1st series interview)

BSW Presenter Hannah Coleman

Hannah is a single mum who runs her own award-winning interior design business Dreamwall and is founder of the UK Young Designer Collection.

WARDROBE

Hannah surprises one lucky viewer each week by becoming their very own personal shopper. She offers them a choice of 3 brand new items before they receive a free makeover.

You present the Wardrobe part of the show. How did you feel giving the viewers a surprise makeover?

I was over the moon! You see makeover shows on TV all the time, but here was a show right on our doorstep for people in our area with the shops that we all know and go to. It was great to give someone a lovely surprise. The shows got a feel good factor and made me feel good too

What do think is the secret to giving someone a new look?

I think a makeover should bring out the best that you’ve got and should take into account what you feel happy to wear. Its no good putting someone in 6 inch heels if they would never wear them. It’s about giving someone a fashionable look without making them a fashion victim.

What was it like presenting the show?

It was a fantastic experience. I’m a real people person and loved meeting the viewers who had the makeovers, we were all nervous together! I can’t wait to see it on TV.

This interview was done by east coast media to see the original http://80.1.72.98/bsw/hannah.aspx

To view the first series of pilot episodes of BSW http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=1EE703D03B99BFC4

A Bargain A Stitch and A Wardrobe presenter Hannah Coleman having a Dubai christmas with friends

Running the christmas sales in my new Asics!

I love the christmas sales as I am a girl who loves to find a bargain, but to be honest the thought of tons of people fighting over a size 14 top in ‘NEXT’ actually puts me right off! I just don’t get it why people would wait hours in a long queue.  Honestly do you really need that sequinned dress? come March it will be well out of fashion, that even a Dame in a pantomine wouldn’t be seen dead in it! I’ve come to conclusion that maybe many shoppers get a buzz on compulsive impulse buying, like some kind of adreneline rush!

Today I decided to brave the tons of SALE shoppers,  I was on a mission for my own christmas sale bargains.  But this time in the December sales, there was certainly ‘NO’ impulse buying.  So I braved the winter sales of shoppers with a very clear vision on what I wanted to acheive on my sale shopping mission! and that was to find a ‘New Pair of ASICS running trainers’!

Come January, like most of the world it is a time of detox, to get my health and fitness back on track! The next coming year I have big goals  as I am taking part in a few charity Marathons. I checked out a few of the local sports shops, and found Sports world Direct to be the best bargain place for sports wear. http://www.sportsdirect.com/ yes I could have done it all in the comfort of my home, but I do admit sometimes there is nothing like being in the actual store and finding the bargain yourself! (makes the winter sale all the more exciting) I was  in luck as soon as I walked in the door my ASICS running shoes in a UK size 5 were staring right back at me with 70% off! a bargain SALE price of £34.99 http://www.sportsdirect.com/asics

of course I was over the moon with my fantastic find, especially as I had only just walked in the shop! Sometimes I believe its the power of the mind, I mapped out what I wanted to aim for and found it straight away! or it was just a coincident! who knows! But what I do know is that I was over the moon! Of course the inpulse urge did get the better of me, so I guess I am a bit of a hypocrite as I also bagged a few more bargains, 70% off the marked price how could I not resist! a neon pink Karrimor jacket, a matching neon pink Karrimor tee shirt with a navy pair of karrimor running leggings! – so the new running look is now complete! http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor looking forward to get the new purchases into action! I will be Asic all over the place!

I’m really looking forward to getting back into my running in the new year, a goal to work towards. Not only is it good for the mind and body but the fact I am also running for charitys makes it even more worthwhile.

A picture of myself after I completed my first half marathon in 2004

Girls are aloud Cheryl Cole Eyelashes!

Girls are going to be very aloud with their own Cheryl Cole Eyelashes!

Cheryl Cole is rarely seen without her fake eyelashes and tons of waterproof mascara.

Girls Aloud in April 2009 decided to launch their own beauty products, it was only a natural choice to opt for their own fake lash range.

The Girls aloud launching their eyelash range at Superdrup westfeild this year

The famous five teamed up to launch the new limited-edition Eylure products at Super Drug in Westfield London in April 2009.

I was lucky enough to purchase my Cheryl Cole eyelashes from River Island in Lincoln this November, a real Bargain at only £4.99 a box! http://xml.riverisland.com/flash/content.php

Cheryl cole eyelashes

I soon had my glamour fun Cheryl faux eyelashes super glued onto my eyelids! And proudly wore them for filming series 2 of A Bargain A Stitch and A wardrobe to launched onto Channel 7 in early 2010.  http://www.channel7tv.co.uk/programme.php?id=21

chezzzzz eyes

Eylure have certainly come up trumps launching the girls aloud range of eyelashes.  Week after week watching the X Factor I couldn’t help but admire Cheryl’s lush eye lashes, so it was only naturel that when I found them I had to  invest in a pair! (yes I guess that makes me a victim, but there is nothing wrong with a little ‘Girls aloud’ glamour! and I’m sure with the  X factor sales in Eylure Cheryl Cole lashes have gone through the roof!

cheryl cole having a makeover

Every girl deserved to look good, we all most certainly love makeovers and a little pampering session, we certainly know that Mrs Cole does. Today it was time for myself to have a girls pampering session with my 9 yr old beauty mad neice. It was all about the glamour! glitter! lots of back combing the hair! makeup and of course our Girls aloud False eyelashes! mine of course being Mrs Coles!

My neice enjoying doing my hair in our girls aloud pamper day party!

With lashings of hair spray, and tons of eyelash glue the cheryl cole look was just about there! and what Fun we had!

My Cheryl cole eyelashes at thepamper party done my my young niece all in good fun!

It goes to show that who ever you are Girls are aloud to have fun! You certainly don’t have to be a celebrity to get the glamour look! Just lots of girlie pampering and of course I’m lucky that I have a very dedicated beauty obsessed 9 yr old niece! who really enjoyed backcombing my hair as well as crimping her hair in the process! 😉

You can also try Sarah, Nadine, Kimberley,Nicola girls aloud eylure false eyelashes

So go on your ‘A LOUD’ to enjoy the glamour!  In the name of good old fashioned Fun! You’ll enjoy it! we certainly did!

A Bargain A Stitch and A Wardrobe

I have just finished filming SERIES 2 which is due to broadcast in 2010. The following pictures were taken for series 1 the pilot series with presenter Raj Johal and Jaime Jay

The original line up of presenters on 'BSW' Hannah Coleman Raj Johal and Jaime Jay

The original line up of presenters Hannah Coleman, Raj Johal and Jaime Jay

The pilot series of A Bargain A Stitch and A Wardrobe was filmed at Image Studios for Channel 7 in Nove 2008. The original line up of presenters for the pilot series were Hannah Coleman who is now in series 2 due to broadcast 2010, Raj Johal and musician Jaime Jay.

Hannah Coleman, Raj Johal and Jaime Jay on the set of 'BSW'

Series 1 presenters of A Bargain a stitch and a wardrobe

To watch a Trailer of ‘A Bargain A Stitch and A Wardrobe’ please click on this link http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=164546767766