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Happiest’s Office Christmas Party
Another year has nearly come to a close and so of course, that means that we’re in the heart of ‘Office Christmas Party’ season. However, this one was a little different for me this year as I don’t have long before I actually finish my time at Happiest. I’ve been with the Happiest team for a year and a half, but now it’s time for me to fly the nest and head off on my next escapade. ‘New Year New Me’ and all that jazz. Of course, drinking and party games started in the office to get us in the festive spirit. We wrapped up work early so we could head…
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TV Review: RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4, Episode 1: Variety Show
There we have it, the first episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4 has come out and it was a pretty interesting start to the show. There were some highs, some lows, a fall on the runway, a wig caught in the scaffolding and the wrathful shade of Gia Gunn. Already it looks like the show is off to a positive start. Thank God! Because the Holi-Slay Spectacular was a tragedy. 💪🏻 I have to admit, after seeing the Christmas special, my excitement for All Stars 4 did dwindle a little bit, but now it’s out, I’m excited that it’s back. The show started in the same way we’ve come to expect now…
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TV Review: RuPaul’s Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular
Some people say that it was the biggest event of the gay calendar since Mariah Carey’s Christmas spectacular. But in reality, it was a dreadful as her New Years Eve live performance. Don’t get me wrong, the RuPaul’s Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular gave us a lot of laughs, but I expected more from whatever the hell it was that I just watched. I thought I could be experiencing some sort of asbestos coma nightmare. By now, I’m sure everybody has seen this monstrosity of a special. So I thought I would dive in and discuss why I thought it was shit. However, I’m sure there are plenty of Tumblr girls who…
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Film Review: Dumplin’
I would say that it has been a while since a film has touched me in a way that both made me smile and tear up all at the same time. But yesterday I experienced the film Dumplin’ on Netflix and I think it’s my new feel-good film that is so much more than just a coming-of-age movie – it’s a film about self-acceptance and love. The story follows a teenager called Willowdean (Danielle Macdonald), a plus-sized teenage daughter growing up in a small town in Texas with her former beauty queen mom (Jennifer Aniston). When Willowdean – who her mum ‘lovingly’ refers to as Dumplin’ – decides to boycott…
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RuPaul’s Drag Race is coming to the UK in 2019
No ladies, this is not a drill. Our prayers have been answered! RuPaul’s Drag Race will be making its debut in the United Kingdom NEXT YEAR! Yaaass queen slay! The news was confirmed today so this is no longer a wishful rumour! The show will debut on BBC Three which is great news as that means it will be easily streamable on iPlayer. It also means no shitty adverts during the duration of the show. Bestow my beating queer heart. We know the show already has a monumental fan base that’s not just in the USA or the UK. Drag Race is now a global phenomenon with fans dotted all around…
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Cinderella: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto @ City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds
Christmas is coming and that can only mean one thing – it’s panto season “Oh no it isn’t! Oh yes it is!” Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Now, I haven’t been to a pantomime for a good decade (possibly even two decades) and so I thought it was about time I ventured over to one for old times sake. Elisha and I thought it would be fun to find some seasonal theatre to get us in the holiday spirit and bingo, we found some last minute tickets for the opening night of Cinderella: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto at the City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto series…
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Our Annual Trip To The Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Yorkshire Sculpture Parks’ most notorious alcoholic visitors have returned for their annual fiesta! I think our little tradition started maybe 4 years ago for our friend Jamie’s birthday. Each year we manage to take more and more prosecco, wine, cider and snacks because outdoor art should only ever be appreciated while tipsy. Venturing down to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park always feels like a nice little reunion. Our group doesn’t get the chance to see each other very often so it’s nice to come together here. Art is scattered all over the 500-acre land and you’re sure to see a few sheep, ducks and even a few fuzzy cows if you’re…
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Sainsbury’s Christmas Advert 2018 – ‘The Big Night’
I think by now we’re all well and truly getting into the holiday spirit. I know I am, however, my house doesn’t quite look like it yet… I’m still waiting for my sofa to arrive (which should be next week) then I can finally put up my tree and what not! However, I have bought most of my Christmas presents so I’m not doing too badly. For those getting in the festive mood, I’m sure you’ve already started listening to the odd Christmas jingle and for the Scrooge’s in the world, I’m sure you’re already bored to death of seeing Christmas adverts on television. Now, I must say, I haven’t…
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Winter Wonderland @ Angelica, Leeds
The other night I had the pleasure of attending the ‘Winter Wonderland’ event at Angelica on the top floor of the Trinity Leeds shopping centre. For a few years now, Angelica has been one of my favourite hidden drinking spots in Leeds as it’s tucked away quite nicely to those who don’t know of the place’s existence. For those of you who don’t know about Angelica, it’s a beautiful little rooftop bar that makes amazing cocktails with a great view of the Leeds skyline. Anyway, enough reminiscing from me, on with the event! I decided that my partner in crime for the night would be my fellow blogging chum, Elisha Ainsley. Both…
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Shoes: Vivienne Westwood Exhibition @ Victoria Gate, Leeds
Vivienne Westwood has a mini shoe exhibition in Leeds! I don’t quite know why it happened, but my word am I glad it has. I heard nothing about it till a few days before but there is a mini (free) exhibition of some of Vivienne Westwood’s most iconic shoes and outfits from her archive. Yes, that includes the infamous giant purple heels that Naomi Campbell took a tumble in! ‘Chaos’ beanie: Vivienne Westwood Jumpsuit: Zara Turtleneck: Topman Cuban Heels: ASOS I have to admit, the temptation to pick up every pair of shoes and say “Do you have these in a 7?” was far too strong. However, I resisted thanks…
