ROLE PLAY
Slightly different from just dressing up in costume. Think of Samantha and Smith from Sex and the City: choose an alias, meet at a bar separately and seduce each other back to the bedroom! Different places, different stories and one heck of a good time!

CHANGE OF SCENERY
Think outside the box! Think adventurous and risky! Where do you want to go today? How about on a balcony? In a Church confessional box? Say your Hail Marys and get cracking! But be quick! Someone might see you…which can add to the excitement!

TIE ME UP!
Tie ‘em down! Give bondage a go! You just never know! Bit too S&M for you? There’s always fluffy handcuffs and the beautiful ‘Adults Only’ Boxset from Peter Alexander (they have international shipping!)

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM
Strip poker anyone?

KODAK MOMENT
Why not record your memories – hey, it worked for Paris! Who knows, it just might earn you some extra money (to create your sequel of course!)

YOU THINK IM JOKING
“I’m not wearing any panties.” If celebrities are taking to the streets partying without wearing any then its safe to say the same can be done on a date. Just imagine the look on your man’s face when you utter those words! Oh, and don’t let any stains on your dress worry you – it was never a problem for Monica Lewinsky, officially the first woman behind the presidential desk in the Oval Office! Power-play will keep you guessing as to the true depth of seducing prowess accessible by your partner.

THE OLD FASHIONED WAY
Romantic candlelight dinner anyone? Honestly, when was the last time you had one of those? They only happen in the movies, right? WRONG! Dim the lights, get the candles out and put on some Barry White. All that romance will get more than just the candles burning!

1. Let your hair down
Yep, it can be that easy! Let those locks fall and make sure to sweep them in front of your shoulders! Only on one side? Tie it up in a side ponytail (a low one not a high one!) with a cute bauble hairtie! Hair not long enough? Don’t worry I’ve got some golden oldies and some new ideas for you!

2. The Scarf
Golden oldie #1. In winter this works perfectly – Summer however is a little harder to pull off. A pretty scarf of thin material tied up like a Air Hostess (think Miranda from Sex and the City) does just the trick too!

3. Turtlenecks
Golden oldie number 2! Slightly easier to pull off because there are some made of light material and are sleeveless! Fine for all seasons!

4. Fake Tattoo
Butterflys, celtic images – whatevs! Rub it on, rub it off! Will cover it up and spruce up your everyday look! Who knows, you might start a new trend amongst the unknowing!

5. Chunky Jewellery
Grab out the chunky gold chains from your grandma’s jewellery box! Wrap those long necklaces around, layer up a few of them as well! Those big beads are great and in so many colours to match with any outfit.

6. Nothing
Cover up? And not show the world just how lucky you get and how irresistable you are? Show it off like Paris Hilton!

Ever had a colleague drive you mad that you just had to call up a friend and make her listen to your annoyance? Say you were Andy in a Devil Wears Prada and you wanted to vent your frustrations about Emily or Miranda on the phone but didn’t want them to know you were talking about them, how would you do it?

After all love them or loath them, co-workers sometimes drive you insane. With there outrageous demands, insane behavior and interesting mood swings.

Here are some tips on how to talk about them on the phone even if they are within hearing distance.

1. Make up a nick name
With so many TV and movie character around there has to be one that bears either a striking physical resemblance or same mannerisms as them. Like two of the girls from work are such good friends that they sometimes remind of Romy and Michelle from Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion. It helps that they’re both blonde too.

(We all know how much I like to call some of my colleague’s Patsy and Eddie, from Absolutely Fabulous because of the hair resemblance and the fact that when one say’s jump, the other asks how high.)

2. Have a code
Agree to a mutually understandable code for certain words. Like when Romy goes for a smoke break, you can tell your phone friend that “Romy is queuing up to get into hospital” – get it? Lung cancer.

Or when Michelle is wearing something gobsmackingly hideous, you can mention that “Michelle’s electricity went out again” – because she must have gotten dressed in the dark (and it definitely isn’t the first time).

3. Keep it simple but ironic
You don’t want to go too over the top. Otherwise everyone will think you’ve lost it

4. Keep the calls to once or at most twice a day
And try to have them at different times of the day. We wouldn’t want people to catch one now would we?

We’re off to a Chanel event, it’s almost the Hollywood award season. And we had our picture taken minus a bra.

Oops. Now that is going to be flashed all over the world thanks to the wonderful world of the internet.

Now did I lose it because…

1. I honestly just forgot to put one on.
Who knew the paparazzi lights would be so bright that it made my perfectly perky boobs show through. Oh no, what will my parents think. I wish I would turn back time.

2. I just had to stop by my boy toy’s house and get me some of that hot lovin’
His hotel suite was totally on the way to the lift. A girl has needs too and if I can just hitch up my dress that’s even better. No messing up my perfectly styled hair and professionally applied make up.

3. I just wanted to see what everyone would say about my boobs.
I’ve flashed other parts to the media before, but these babies never got a showing. Until now.

4. None of my bras went with what I was wearing.
Honest.

5. Hey when did I put this on?
Ah whatever… give me another slug of whatever you’re drinking!

1. Listen to the Paris Hilton album.
On repeat, until you know all the words. Start quoting random lyrics spontaneously. Now, now don’t look at me like that! It works! You will be ‘hot‘ in no time. It’s all about brain-washing yourself and there is noone else who thinks so highly of themselves as Miss Hilton. If we can’t immitate anything else, we should at least try to learn and attain the same attitude she has towards herself!

2. Start a ‘Compliment Bank’.
Everytime someone compliments you – take note! Write it down on a piece of paper, keep a Word document for it, whatever! Whenever you are feeling blue, just go into your bank and read all the wonderful comments about yourself from others! It will perk you up in no time!

3. Repeat your affirmations.
Have your very own mantra for yourself! Whether you focus on a part of yourself you are happy with, or try to come to terms with something you’re not quite satisfied with, stand in front of a mirror and repeat your affirmations! Here’s some to get you started, or write your own:

“Good golly, I’m a hot tamale!”
“With hips like mine, who needs wine!”
“My legs are so lean, other girls go green!”

4. Flirt shamelessly with your reflection.
Wow, who was that hottie in the store? Oh wait, IT’S YOU! When you catch your reflection, take a step back and gaze lovingly at yourself! Fluff up your hair, pout and make kissy faces, watch those curves! Love yourself! You are the most important thing!

Brunettes who go blonde or blondes who go brunette?

The girl who sat next to me had gotten her hair darkened to a stunning shade of chestnut, so straight and shiny, with no regrowth! (I swore it was her natural hair colour.) Until she started talking about how much her parents like her better with blonde curly locks!

What?!?

She had obviously looked after her hair properly. Which made me thinking, I don’t usually see much blonde regrowth on girls with dark locks. But I always see faux blondes with dark regrowth. Even if you are a naturally dirty blonde and go lighter, the dirty blonde regrowth is not a good look.

Reminds me of a ‘Patsy’ at work. With regrowth like hers I would sheduale in an appointment every 3 – 4 weeks, along with a conditioning treatment in the weeks between. But that’s just what I would do.

All I have to say is thank goodness I’d look hideous with any other shade of hair colour – because I never go to the hairdresser regularly enough! Though I do love my semi-bob-ish hair cut.

Or should I call it a “pob” ala Victoria Beckham?

If How To Girl can do it, so can you.
Gold.