Violet May, the thinking woman’s accessories brand, has created  a limited edition collection of chic BlackBerry® smartphone purses for the fashionable and dynamic business woman, which can be customised with one of three inspiring mantras. 

The mantras are designed with three types of woman in mind:

Never Knowingly Underdressed – for the fabulous fashionista
Rising Star – for the high-achieving yet stylish business woman
Yes We Can! – for the eternal optimist who appreciates life’s luxuries

The purse is hand-crafted from the finest leather with a chic stingray print finish available in soft pearl with a contrasting pink trim. Each mantra is hand-embossed in gold on the inside lining of the purse, giving a flash of inspiration or just sheer fabulousness.

Violet May believes that function and fabulousness can co-exist and this collaboration combines the two. The purse is perfect for the stylish woman who not only takes her BlackBerry smartphone to the boardroom to check her emails but uses it to find her way to the latest sample sale.

The personalised BlackBerry purses are available now via the Violet May website at http://www.violetmaylondon.com/BlackBerry

Click the image below for a close up version!

In the final season of hit series Prison Break Season 4, leading characters Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) and brother Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) are seeking revenge on those that have tried to ruin their lives and for them revenge is a dish that’s best when served up sweet!

To celebrate the DVD release of Prison Break Season 4 we are running a fab competition with the chance to win the final gripping season of Prison Break on DVD released on 6 July, courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is supply us with your greatest revenge stories, telling us when you went the extra mile to get your own back on someone that deserved it. How about when that low life boyfriend cheated on you and you started dating his even cuter best friend - let us know what else you sneaky ladies have been plotting and planning.

The top two stories will win a Prison Break Season 4 DVD!!

To enter simply reply to this post with your top revenge story and we’ll contact you via email if you are a winner!

Take the worry out of your wedding day photos, with perfectly smooth, line free skin.  EVOLENCE  is the next generation of collagen dermal fillers that restores youthful facial contours, smoothes out wrinkles, and restores volume in volume-depleted areas of the face… It can even eliminate those fine lines that may have started to form from your nose to your mouth. Why not try EVOLENCE Breeze to add definition and a touch of volume to your lips?  It can also correct superficial scarring for picture perfect results.

Have your mother look her best too. As we age, our skin loses its natural elasticity and structure and wrinkles set in. EVOLENCE provides structure, shape and elasticity to the skin, smoothing out wrinkles that have appeared as collagen is depleted due to ageing.  Restore a youthful shape to her face, eliminating deeper wrinkles and folds.

Unlike most other dermal fillers, EVOLENCE is made of natural collagen, replacing collagen that is lost with collagen that lasts. As it is made of porcine collagen, which is closest to the collagen in human skin, no pre-test is needed. EVOLENCE stays where it is injected, adds strength and support to the existing network of skin cells giving skin a fresh, radiant look with fewer lines and more volume.  EVOLENCE has been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Association) in the US, which means it has undergone rigorous testing and has been demonstrated to be safe and effective through respective clinical studies.

EVOLENCE is clinically proven to last up to 12 months. Using patented GLIMATRIXTM technology, the collagen cells are first purified and then re-structured using natural sugars to extend the duration of collagen for up to 12 months. This makes EVOLENCE a cost effective filler when comparing to similar products on the market.

EVOLENCE collagen filler integrates beautifully into your skin which is primarily composed of collagen, so it causes little to no bruising and swelling, meaning you can leave straight after the procedure looking youthful, and feeling fresher and happier.

Evolence is available at leading clinics across the UK.
For further information and availability, please call 0207 349 2486 or visit http://www.evolence.com

Last summer M&S sold enough of its ever-popular colourful Leather Holdalls to give every passenger on 120 jumbo jets – that’s more then double the British Airways fleet.  This summer M&S will expand this range and launch its eagerly awaited Patent Leather Holdalls and travel accessories…The perfect companion for a super stylish jaunt, they are set to be in such high demand this summer, M&S has created an online waiting list to guarantee you bag one.  Once you’ve picked the perfect shade to compliment your summer wardrobe, log on to www.marksandspencer.com and you can join the jet set from just £89.

Now that the scent of summer firmly in the air, it’s time to start planning a well-deserved break and this selection of striking and great value holdalls and accessories in the latest rainbow hues are the only fashion-inspired arm candy to be seen with on your get-away.  Don’t want to pay the excess baggage charges?  For added convenience, all M&S holdalls have been designed to BAA hand baggage guidelines and can be taken on board any flight.  Update your plain suitcase and passport with the great value Travel Set, complete with a statement passport cover and adorable luggage tag.  Ensure you keep all your documents safe with the clutch bag-sized travel wallet.

Free from artificial fragrance – fragrance comes from pure rose geranium essential oil

Made with sustainably sourced natural plant wax, free from petroleum wax and harmful toxic fumes and bio-degradeable, recyclable packaging presented in a pretty, re-useable cotton drawstring bag

For every candle sold a donation is made to Streetkidz (www.skcv.com), an Indian charity for homeless children. The donation will be used to purchase renewable energy resources for their new village for girls, offsetting carbon emissions released in the production of the candle.

We recently tried the Love Lula natural candle and were pleasantly surprised by how pretty the design was and how lovely it smelled! Perfect for filling your house with the delicate scents of Summer! Priced at just £13.25 for approx 50 hours of beautiful rose geranium fragrance and soft candle-light!

Available from www.LoveLula.com

Pop icon Michael Jackson has sadly passed away this evening. The shocking news broke earlier today and many of us still cannot quite believe it. Sky News has confirmed the story displaying quotes from L.A Times which say: Michael Jackson has died, singer pronounced dead after arriving at hospital.

Details are a little hazy right now but it is said that the star suffered a cardiac arrest and slipped into a coma before dying later this evening.

The star was set to perform a series of concerts at the O2 in London and had apparently been rehearsing ready for his comeback despite some rumours about his health problems lately which included alleged skin cancer that were never actually confirmed.

I think it is safe to say that no matter what your views on Michael Jackson there is no denying that he was and always will be a musical legend who changed the way music developed and affected people worldwide. RIP Michael, King of pop.

‘Lip Venom V’ is a shimmering lip lacquer by DuWop Cosmetics (The same people who did the makeup for the upcoming New Moon) it will be the first of an exciting new range of Twilight inspired cosmetics to hit shelves and is described by DuWop as:

“Instead of a gloss, Lip Venom V is a shimmering crimson lip stain suspended in a venom-laced liquid lip conditioner with a bite, and contains argan, avocado, olive oils and vitamin E. This product should be shaken before use to represent the blending of the human and vampire worlds …”

I know they are probably just cashing in on the Twilight mania but hey, I’d probably actually buy this! What do you think? And what other items do you think the range might feature?…

In the 80’s it was all about Neal’s Yard, in the 70’s Body Shop but let’s take it back to the 1940’s when Dr. Bronner started making his magic soap.

Dr Bronner’s Magic Soaps famously have 18 in 1 uses which came in handy in the post war recession years of the 40’s and 50’s where women had to be creative and use what was available. Diluting it to clean your body, mouth and teeth, make into a deodorant or even a pest spray, to clean your fruit and vegetables, to scrub your bathroom, kitchen or clothes, and even giving your pets the once over.

Dr Bronner’s focuses on affordability and versatility, making the soaps and body products the perfect household accessory. In penny pinching times these 18-in-1 use bottles are the retro answer to our expensive beauty woes. Each 236ml bottle costs a credit crunching £4.50, and can be purchased from Fresh & Wild, Planet Organic, Whole Foods and Cult Beauty.com. Bobbi Brown make up artist, Eminem and Drew Barrymore are all fans.

Similar to other pioneering brands, Dr Bronner’s takes sustainability and the labels ‘organic’ and ‘natural’ very seriously. Having always used natural ingredients, Dr Bronner’s became officially certified organic by the US Department of Agriculture in 2003, and each year the company gives away a large portion of profits (between 30% to 70%) to charities on everything from helping inner city youths go camping to organic standards enforcement. Since March 2009 in the UK, 20p from the sale of every soap bottle goes to War Child International, a network of independent organisations, working across the world to help children affected by war.

The soaps are most popular for at-home washing, but are also the soap of choice for many campers and hikers. They contain no synthetic foaming agents, thickeners, preservatives, fragrances, dyes or whiteners and use 100% post consumer recycled (PCR) cylinder bottles and paper labels. Completely biodegradable, the soaps are made with certified Fair Trade and organic ingredients sourced from India, Ghana, Palestine, Israel, and Sri Lanka.

We at Girlie Gossip are HUGE fans of this awesome brand, perfect for everyday use and ideal for those of you hitting the festivals this year!

Whether you’re aiming to make the most of the British weather or you’re jet setting to more exotic lands, be the most stylish girl on the beach with our must-have summer buys!

Swimwear
After sweating excessively on the treadmill throughout spring to get that beach body, a stunning bikini is the perfect reward! Swimwear comes in all shapes, sizes and colours, but finding one for the right price can be a challenge.

H&M come up trumps this year, not only with their own swimwear range, but with the exciting new Matthew Williamson collection too, so we can all look like celebrities on the beach, yay! Colourful, glittery and unique, this bikini deserves a ‘wow’ reaction! Find it at any H&M stores stocking Matthew Williamson swimwear, better nab it fast, these babies are popular! [See pic above!]

For something a little less sparkly but equally as sexy, ASOS holds the key. We’ve found a versatile little number that comes in a variety of colours and patterns, all for a bargainous ASOS price!  The detachable halter strap allows either an easy-tanning bandeau look or a little extra support whilst splashing around in the sea [we all know the consequences of emerging from the sea too quickly!] To feast your eyes on the bikini in other colours, type ‘Nicole Richie’ into the search bar whilst in the Swimwear category, and voila! Colour galore!

For those who favour a one-piece over an itsy bitsy, check out Next They sell an impressive range of one-pieces, from this sleek cut-out number, to more covered slim-line swimsuits.

Flip flops
Bikini? Check. Next on the path to complete beach style is footwear. Once named the best flip flops ever, Havaiana’s rule the roost when it comes to summer footwear. Comfy, colourful and resilient, Havaianas are favourites for both men and women. None of that sore rubbing between your toes, these miracle flip flops provide comfort to the max. Whether it’s walking to the ice cream van or keeping your tootsies clean in the beach toilet www.havaianas.com lead the way!

If you’re after a cheaper, more boho alternative, head to Accessorize, where they have flip flops on mass! Our favourites are the sea grass collection which cost from £8 to £12. A variety of coloured trims and the option of shells, beads and other fancy details, these flip flops are ideal for the beach babe look. Say no to the uncomfortable, cheap, rubber toe-posts and embrace cotton comfy bliss!

Sun Lotion
Sun tan lotion isn’t the most stylish product out there, but it is a necessity. If you’re after a good, reliable sun tan lotion the Piz Buin is an excellent choice. Piz Buin have been around for years and have a reputation for excellent sun protection [and a stylish product design! Nothing better than a presentable bottle!] Check out their website to see more: http://www.pizbuin.com/summer_suncare.jsp

But if you’re after something with fancier functions, there are plenty of options out there. Whilst it’s vital to apply sun lotion regularly, it’s not always the best look if you’re trying to impress that hunky surfer hitting the waves; so it’s just as well that Garnier have brought out a lotion that is invisible once applied. Protection without the white face, hurrah!

Sunglasses
Protection from the sun’s rays + the air of an A-lister – whoever invented sunglasses deserves the best 99 ever! Shades are no longer all dismal thin frames with no charisma; varying colours, thickness and shape are available in most shops these days, even retro heart shaped lenses [we want!] River Island stocks loads of sunnies for every girl! Have a gander at the selection: http://xml.riverisland.com/flash/content.php

If basic is what you’re after, Primark has an array of plastic pairs to suit your mood [neon yellow or fluorescent green? Too many choices!] Despite not providing the strongest protection from the sun, they’re fun and cheap as chips! Who says we can’t be stylish in this credit crunch? Recessionista’s we are!

Cover Ups
We all know that come late afternoon, the placid sea breeze turns into more of a gusty wind, which is not ideal for our minimally clad little bodies! Too hot for a jumper, too chilly for just a bikini, a cover up is the perfect in-between!

Topshop have won us over with this adorable playsuit, reminiscent of the childhood days! Comfortable, fun and available in pink, blue and black, these viscose playsuits are not only for bare feet on the beach, they look stylish with sandals too. The rope-esq drawstring tie at the waist and the low cut back turn this simple cover up into stylish beach attire.

To copy Coleen McLoughlin’s fashionista style, click your way to ASOS for this simple, classic kaftan. A soft cotton white cover up, perfect for throwing on top of your bikini. Loose, but flattering to most shapes, this kaftan is ideal for those who want style on the sand when it gets a little breezy. The small pom pom detail attached to the sleeves and hem adds an interesting and unique touch.

Bags
And where to put all of these chic accessories? A beach bag, you say? Excellent idea! Accessorize have given us this pastel pretty summer bag with all the cuteness and security you need. With a popper fastening, an inner zipped pocket and an additional inner pocket there’s no way anything can happen to those sexy sunglasses! And to avoid your towel leaving the bag soaked through and through, this little delight is lined, so no more suspicious wet patch on your side! To achieve the full beach effect, this bag even has rope handles, so you too can float the nautical theme!

By Sarah Kwong

Is it possible to break free without breaking apart? Find out when the stunning reunion of Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio arrives on DVD & Blu-ray on June 29 2009.

REVOLUTIONARY ROAD follows the lives of the Wheelers from the shaky start of their marriage and move to suburbia, to the heartbreaking finish. April Wheeler, played by Kate Winslet (Titanic, The Reader) won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of the 1950s housewife desperate to save her struggling marriage, whilst Leonardo DiCaprio (Titanic, The Departed) plays Frank Wheeler, April’s husband who floats in and out of adultery. Both develop a mutual hatred for each other through the despair of their disappointing lives.

Directed by Oscar winner Sam Mendes (American Beauty) and adapted from the critically acclaimed novel by Richard Yates, this masterpiece was also nominated for three Golden Globes and three Academy Awards. The emotional drama will captivate you from start to finish with spectacular performances from all proving no-one ever really knows what goes on behind closed doors…

REVOLUTIONARY ROAD is a film guaranteed to delight, fascinate and pull at the heartstrings and will transport you right back to the 50s era where the two lovers’ performance is guaranteed to leave viewers mesmerised.

REVOLUTIONARY ROAD is available to buy on DVD and Blu-ray on June 29 2009
from Paramount Home Entertainment

Buy It HERE!

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