The World of The Playboy Mansion

Now that I have your attention....
These girls, "Playboy Bunnies" - OMG can you imagine being one of them? They seriously live in such a different world!
I heard an interview thismorning with Bridget and Holly (two of Hef's main girlfriends at the moment, he has three main girls). These girls live with Hef in his mansion and Holly, his number one girlfriend shares a room with him. Bridget said they "Love doing things together all the time" I'll leave those 'things' up to your imagination.....There are 5 major parties that a thrown every year in the mansion, then the other parties thrown are usually charities hiring the Mansion as a venue and for when they have friends round. I also read an article that Hef pays for everything and anything these women desire. Anything from buying them clothes, boob jobs, face lifts, to getting a bikini wax, you name it he covers it, so they look hot ALL THE TIME.
No expense is spared for Hef's 5-times-a-year parties, with the themes, all the food, alcohol and drugs that anyone could ever wish for! Not to mention the other "Playmates" (who live in houses across the road from the mansion).
What posseses girls to want to become one of these "Playmates" is beyond me. I mean I guess it's the higher archy of being a stripper or prostitute only ALOT more $$$ involved. But umm how is that appealing anyway? Hef celebrated his 70th birthday recently and seems to still be high on life!
In the words of all the boys reading this blog - What a Champ??!!

Girl Next Door xx

P.S Tried to post a pic of Hugh and his leading ladies but it was blocked!

Shopped Til I dropped

Ok so you know how I was going shopping with The Twinnies on the weekend? Well, it was a total success! I found SO many cool things and spent SO much money which I have now realised wasn't exactly money that I had! Oh well what's a girl's life without a shopping splurge every blue moon?
But the day was SO exhausting I literally got home and wanted to pass out! Starting at Surry Hills and looking at all the cool vintage shops, we then headed to Paddy's Markets where I went crazy and bought straight long hair extensions (think Marsha Brady). I was falling in love with so many things and so easily could have spent so much more money. I'm still thinking about these knee-high white vintage boots (so hot) and white, splarkly hoop earrings (sound tacky but are so not!).
Then I came to this really cool shop on Crown St, Cream, where I was just flicking through a clothes rack when I came across this amazing dress! I tried it on and was in love! $70, I bargained and got it for $50! I was so stoked! But alas still do not know who I am going as to The Twinnie's party. But I have an outfit thats' all that matters!
Girl Next Door xx

Bringing back the 80's!

Some friends of mine Mandy & Milli - Twinnies to be exact (sooo cool and sooo much fun!) are having a par-tay. Word on the street is that it's gonna be pretty huge - the biggest par-tay of the year! And it has a theme!! I mean what is a party without a theme these days anyway? 80's Rockstars!!
My boy and I have had endless conversations relating around this topic - who we're going to go as, what we're going to wear, what songs we're going to sing (it's Karaoke) - not to mention the convos I've had with the Twinnies (Mandy & Milli). I love dressing up and I've had some fun trying to figure out who I'm going to go as. There's a million bands/rockstars to choose from but I think I have decided on Blondie (pic included). I'm loving the white blonde locks with black re-growth, the red knee-high socks with heels - (totally in Sportsgirl ATM!!)10 inch above the knee dress and laid back -"I'm too cool to worry bout anything" tude. Yep I think I may have to pull this one off. We have a major shopping trip planned for this weekend hitting up Paddy's Markets, Grandma Takes a Trip (really looking forward to this one!) and pretty much every Vinnie's store from Brookvale to Bondi. We'll see what they have to offer us. I'll post some pics after the par-tay. Should be a night to remember!
Watch this space!
Love to hear your thoughts on what I should wear/where else we should go to find outfits.

Girl Next Door xox

Feeling The Love

It seems that today is going to be a really good day. Do you know how I know this? As I was walking to work I had my I-pod on shuffle and do you know how much it was loving me song after song, after song, after song were my faves ( I guess it helps that I recently uploaded my lastest and greatest tunes onto it). But today is one of those days that I can feel in the air how good a day it will be. Australia's Biggest Morning Tea (to raise money for The Cancer Council) is going on in a little under 10 minutes and I attempted to make pink cupcakes which I have to say looked devinely scrumptious when I was icing them at 11.30pm last night.
I propped my pride and joy into my bag this morning and was on my way to work. After carefully manouveriung them to work I got here and opened my bag only to see that the icing had melted and was kind just looking like a big old pink mess. Oh well my co-workers have said they look like they were made with love and you know what - they were! The love I feel for everyone who has ever had or will get cancer - raising funds today to support this very good cause I know I'll be eating my cupcake knowing that I have made a difference even in the tiniest way. So get out there and give your gold coin today! Head to www.biggestmorningtea.com.au for more details on how you can donate.

Love you to all,

Girl Next Door xx

Fling it away.. now!

OK here's the thing, The Vending Machine = My Worst Enemy. And would be yours too if you had to walk past it every single time you walked into the office, out of the office, to the toilet, to reception, to enter at the start of the day, to leave at the end of the day. Yes that's right the V. Machine is at the entry of my office. So annoying and so not cool. You see at my last HQ (GF)the vending machine was in the kitchen, I wasn't walking past it every 10 minutes, wasn't seeing it and even if I was seeing it I was getting my lunch ready or getting a tea - therefore distracting myself from this evil machine. And my old V. machine had 'healthy snacks' in it - nuts and sultanas (which I LOVED) not just chocolate & chips.
This machine has just got chocolate and chips. Then guess what, I was going about my usual routine yesterday of walking past the V. machine and thinking how anyone who goes near it will pack on 5 kilos just from looking at it and realise that low and behold there is a NEW chocolate bar. That's right a huge sign that pretty much knocked me out as I walked past it sucked me in and before I knew it I was asking one of my fellow work colleagues for change for $2. I assure you this NEVER happens and it was only because I was smacked in the face with this sign that I was even tempted. But let me tell you this new chocolate bar - 'Fling' is totally aimed at women like me who are sweet and innocent and don't usually give into such cravings. But really if you're a fan of Maltesers you'll love this (it's made by them). It's got that crunchy malt/nougat and fluffy chocolate centre with a really yummy choc coating. Really light and quite satisfying - but you didn't hear it from me - ok???

Girl Next Door xx

P.S Check it out at your local supermarket now!

Nicole Richie "Dropped"

I had my doubts, but it seems that Miss Richie has lucked out in love again this time with Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden.
I've heard mixed reports of why they have split up. One being that their two P.A's had been chatting and one of their PA's exposed some info that wasn't supposed to be exposed. Like for some reason one of the socialites had been doing 'something that they shouldn't have'. Whether this means that 'that something' was cheating or doing drugs - who knows! I am so intrigued by it all though. I mean Nicole has been engaged twice in the past 2 years!
Then this morning it was announced that Jessica Simpson and John Mayer have hit Splitsville! But she's going blonde again so that's all that really matters to me!
Anyways if anyone hears anything else about these two interesting couples keep me posted!
Over & Out,

Girl Next Door x

How far would you go to sleep with a celebrity?

Today I've decided to write you all a quiz!
Let me know how you go!

How far would you go to sleep with a celebrity?

I'm not talking groupies here and I'm definitely not talking becoming a nanny, leave it to the imagination girls!

1. Your celeb crush. It has just been announced that they are coming out to OZ to do some concerts. Do you:
a) Get tickets to every, single concert they are having and even go to concerts interstate.
b) Pretend you work for a radio/TV station and go under cover and find out exactly where they are staying and what room number!
c)You do love this celeb but aren't gonna go all stalker on them!

2. You happen to see a celeb out on the town one night. You get up the courage and...
a) Strut your sexy/pilates style butt over there, batt your eyelids and say 'what's a sexy boy like you, doin in a place like this?'
b)Decide that this will require a bit more thought and a few more drinks.
c)Follow him round all night until his puclicist walks up to you and tells you to vacate the premises.

3. Your celeb boy has a book signing at a local bookstore. You just happen to walk by and decide to get in on the fun.
a) He seems to have taken a liking to you and straight away you feel like you are a magnet and are attracted to him like some unknown force. You can't take your eyes off him and him with you so you lean in and pash him! Random!
b) You don't seem to have as much luck as a) and he asks you your name, gives you his autograph and sweeps you away like a bit of dust under the rug.
c) You opt for the easy way out of this one and pick up one of his books, throw it at him and hope for the best. You're outta there like Paul Walker in The Fast & the Furious.

4. One of your friends has always gone on about this guy who she dated for like 5 minutes. He just happened to be a celebrity. He may be a presenter on The Great Outdoors. (we'll leave the rest to your imagination)
You're out one night and:
a)Happen to bump into him at one of your local hot-spots. You walk staright up to him and start babbling on about how you know his ex, blah, blah, blah. Only to have him start chatting back to you in Italian> Che? Whatever! NEXT!
b)You totally have faith in your mate but this guy just looks like a pimp. With half the place schmoozing him you're not about to take a crack at it.
c)Your freind spots him first and runs to the B-rooms - uh-oh. Time for you to rescue her!

5. It's your last chance. Your celeb crush is about to leave the country but not til he does a couple of radio/mag interviews first. You got this heads up from your mate who works at one. You:
a)Pretend to be your friend and turn up to their interview in your most sexiest attire. EVER.
b) You decided that if it was mean't to be, then it was and waltz into his hotel demanding to know where he is.
c) ooohh-aghhh-OH is all you can hear coming from his hotel room. Damn someone beat you to it!


Work out your answers!

Mostly A's
You Hussy!
You do love your celeb crush very much. I can see it now.. front page of N.W Magazine: Celeb shacks up with (insert your name here). Just remember there are many groupies like yourself and it's best to be wary of what the after effects of your moves could be.

Mostly B's
Snaps
We have to give you snaps for your under-cover work. But, really, you just love the thrill of the chase! You believe that if you were mean't to be together you'll be brought together one way or another.

Mostly C's
Not that into it
You're not as willing to just jump this celeb. You have a few more morals and would prefer to get to know him before you just did something so you could brag to your friends.

Let me know what you think!

Girl Next Door x

P.S Justin Timberlake is coming to Oz soon! Can't wait!!OK I'll say it - He's bringing Sexy Back!

The Hottest Thing Since Knitted Berets.....

Before you think this is just another one of my blog entries, think again. You know how I was talking about HOT magazines the other day? Well, I failed to mention one of the biggest independent, fashionista-style mags that is on the market at the moment. Cool, Sexy and a damn-good read this mag will leave you screaming for more before you even step foot out of the news agency.
That mag is YEN Magazine.
YEN is the number 1 Independent Women's Magazine in Australia.
They have done it all on their own. And they're so pur-ddy. This is one mag I buy that my boyfriend actually enjoys reading as well! Being a graphic designer he gets much pleasure out of seeing beautiful, clean, interesting pages. Don't even get me started on the paper they use to print on!HOT STUFF!
Check it out now at your local newsagent's or hit them up at myspace.
www.myspace.com/yenmagazine
Let me know your thoughts!

Girl Next Door x

The Saying Goes...

Ever heard the saying "Good things come to those who wait"... I happen to really believe in this. What about "Eveything happens for a reason", another one I have a strong belief in.

These sayings could come across quite vague when you first look at them, but if you seriously read into them and see them for what they really mean you may actually get a message, a meaning out of them. I am at a stage in my life now where these sayings are very much a part of my mantra. They are helping me get through each day. Not that I have a totally bad life or anything! I have been so lucky in my life so far. I have an amazing boyfriend, a great bestie (not to mention my other friends!), a happy and healthy family.
I've had three amazing years of experience at one of the, actually make that THE HOTTEST TEEN MAG in the country right now, Girlfriend Magazine.
Now leaving the world of lipgloss and pink walls is starting to take a toll on me. I miss writing, I miss talking about celebs like it was going out of fashion. I miss having an office full of people who wore all the colours of the rainbow AND were all from the Love Generation.
It was time to move on, time to try new things.

But, this my friends is where "Everything happens for a reason" comes into my life.
This happened so I could figure out what it was that I really wanted to spend the rest of my life doing, what my passion was. And my passion is writing (believe it or not!)! I have enrolled into a Magazine Feature Writing course which I start next week.
So there you go "Everything happens for a reason!"
I'll have to reveal the "Good things come to those who wait" at the end of the week to you! Stay tuned..

Girl Next Door xx

Poor Paris...

Yes that's right the one girl who has it all with her convertible car, her "Simple Life" TV show and her infamous friends and party stunts, her father's empire has seemed to give her everything and get her everywhere.
But this is one pickle that Miss Hilton can't seem to talk her way out of.
She was pulled over on February 27, when she was spotted speeding down Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. Police discovered the singer/sctress/notorious party gal/sex-video star was driving with a suspended license, which came about after her DUI arrest last year.
The girl who gets paid thousands up on thousands of $$$ to appear at functions isn't too happy about what the outcome of her sentence was. Not to mention her mother Kathy Hilton who said, "This is pathetic and disgusting, a waste of taxpayer money with this nonsense. It's a joke,".
Paris was sentenced to 45 days in a California jail on Friday and it seems that she really doesn't want to serve it as she is very scared of what the inmates will do to her.
I personally think that the judge wasn't very understanding and making her go to jail isn't the right desicion. Although alot of people are saying she needs to do her time in order to learn her lesson. And let's face it, she's not super-human, she's not just going to get away with a crime, like any other person out there.
Apparently the latest in this saga is the that fact that she has written a letter to appeal her sentence but is due to check into the cell on June 5.
In other news Jackie O was hostiing the Logies last night and looked amazing in her Alex Perry gown. I have included for your viewing please. Also check out what Paris's jail cell looks like!!!

Girl Next Door x

How good are Thursdays?

Not my favourite day of the week, but getting close to it. Thursday afternoons always make me go loopy. It's kinda weird, see I start getting really excited for the weekend coz it's so close you can almost taste it but not really. It's like when you're about to go out for dinner (or planning to) and you start thinking about what you're going to order, or when you buy that hot dress online and you're just waiting for it to arrive it's in sight, but not quite at the same time.
Usually I hear a song that will get me keen to leave work and/or get up and start dancing. Last friday that song was Scissor Sisters "I don't feel like dancing." Today that song was Third Eye Blind "Semi-Charmed Life". Hey, when you work at a radio station these random songs are just gold and the highlight of one's day.
As you can see I get quite excited about the weekend these days. They're just filled with so much excitement; catching up with friends, sleep-ins, staying out late, drinking, eating, shopping - my list could go on forever.
What are you excited about this week? Post me a comment and let me know!

Girl Next Door xox

Miss Simpson

If you know me personally you'll know that I am a major fan of Jessica Simpson.
Like her NUMBER ONE FAN!!! The reason my hair is blonde and long is because of her. I have even started to think about what I would like as a brunette (and I'll admit it) purely because it looks HOT on Jess.
What's not to love about her? She's kooky, cool, beautiful and big boobed. Every guy wants her and every girl wants to be her at least once in their lives.
What else do I love about Jessica? She embraces herself, the fact that she may have put on a a few kilos since being with Nick (mind you she was a stick insect anyway)who cares? She's now with a gorgeous down-to-earth rocker dude.
As if there's not a miliion and one things to love about this girl she's given us one more! So far she's given us a beauty line, Dessert (an edible one at that!), hair extensions, Hair U Wear. Now... Drumrool please, she is bringing us a fashion line.
Jessica Simpson footwear, apparel and accessories will be launched in Oz in the near future and will be aimed at women 18-30. Her products have been described as "fashion forward, accessible, comfortable & timeless". Jessica says "I am every girl, I want my clothing to be accessible and fun... I want women and girls to feel comfortable and confident wearing my products,"
She had me at the word Fashion Line! I can't wait! And if the photo I have included(of Jessica) is anything to judge by this really is the start of a world wide empire for Jess. Move over Oprah - Jessica will be next with a talk-show!
Til next time,

Girl Next Door x

Space Cadet

Today I have decided to survey a couple of my friends and see what websites they're hearting at the moment.

So far the top ones are: myspace.com, whowhatweardaily.com, monsterchildren.com, pinkisthenewblog.com.

For those of you who know nothing about these sites I would like to give you some insight into them.

1. www.myspace.com
OK, whoever does not know what this one is then shame on you! Nearly half the population has one, as you may have read in my previous blogs.
A way of meeting new people and catching up with old ones (I've found all my old school friends!)this is the place to be! Decorate your 'space' to how you would like the world to see you, but beware of hackers!

2. www.whowhatweardaily.com
This site is pretty damn cool. Kind of like an online mag (that's what I've interperated it as anyways)With the tagline "We don't care who you date or if you eat. We only care about what you wear."
This site is basically here to show all us chicks exactly what's going on in the celeb world - fashion wise! Colour nailpolishes or headbands - what sunnies Nicole is wearing and what pants Mischa is wearing are all available here. I heart this site something chronic! I wonder if they have a myspace? Thanks to Jill and Liz for pointing that one out to moi!

3. www.monsterchildren.com
Ok the fact that my graphic designer friend TJ pointed this one out and I know my boyfriend (who also is a graphic designer)is a fan of this site I know it is for all the creatives out there.
A very funky, cool magazine, Monster Children is every designer's dream. They have beautifully deisgned pages and it is quite obviously a mag aimed at the creatively- minded. So if you're one of those people's who's into clean, perfectly laid out pages in a mag this one's for you!

4. www.pinkisthenewblog.com
If you tune into my blog everyday and you're a regular gossip then you'll love this site too. With Trent as your host, he takes you into the world of celebrity goss and shows you the glamorous (and not so glamorous) side of this world. Pretty hilarious stuff Trent isn't afraid to share his personal views with the world.

Phew!

So if you have some spare time for the next 30 minutes have a look at these! It'll keep you busy and you may even become addicted... just like my friends.

Girl Next Door xx

P.S Special thanks goes to Leisa, Liz, Jill & Tj for your help!