The Best Wine Glass EVER

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Frostie

We love this rather cool wine ‘glass’. For once, when you say you are only having one, you can mean it! Novelty and nifty this well designed bottle could have you drunk in a jiffy!

Totally tipsy and no need for topping up this is the goblet of the glasses, it’s quirky and class for a laugh!

Cheeky and cheerful this glass is for those who enjoy a hard earned bottle of the good stuff after a long day at work!

Designed to deliver you with whichever wine you desire, simply fill it with your favourite tipple and drink away. It’s easy to clean, simply swill the surface and wash by hand, ready for the next time you’d like some wine!

You’ll be head over heels (literally) with this awesome invention, so glug away with this great gimmicky gift…as this glass will feel almost endless!

The Wine Bottle Glass is the official creation we’ve all been waiting for…available for only £14.95 from www.prezzybox.com

Cameron Diaz & Jason Segel In Hilarious Sex Tape Trailer

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Frostie

We laughed all the way through the trailer for Sex Tape, the new film from Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel. Beware of the cloud, that’s all we’re saying.

“It went up to the cloud!” “And you can’t get it down from the cloud?” “Nobody understands the cloud! It’s a f—ing mystery!”

The Bad Teacher co-stars have reunited in this raunchy summer comedy, about a married couple whose spice up their sex life by making a sex tape and then accidentally share it via the cloud.

Sex Tape is in cinemas July 25.

What do you think?

Win A Trip To The Festival Of Comedy

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Frostie

Friday 6th June 2014 will hear the shores of Bognor Regis roaring with laughter when Butlin’s Live Music Weekends and the world renowned Comedy Club kick-start the first ever Festival of Comedy weekend. Over three days and nights, 70 Comedians will perform on three stages of the seaside resorts venue. The amazing line-up includes everyone’s favourite Pub Landlord Al Murray, Lee Nelson, Dave Spikey, Terry Aldterton, the ‘Man of 10,000 Sounds’ and Police Academy star Michael Winslow, and Rob Beckett to name a few.

Festival goers aren’t only treated to some of the industry’s new and established Comedians but they can also enjoy a wealth of Live Music, Open Mic sessions and Comedy workshops. There will also be an opportunity to preview exclusive Edinburgh Fringe Festival shows too.

The Festival of Comedy runs from Friday 6-9 June at Butlins Bognor Regis, with prices starting from £99 per person – including accommodation. For more information visit www.bigweekends.com

For your chance to win a comedy prize pack worth £60 filled with a horrible practical joke set, joke book, Lee Nelson and Al Murray, and a comedy night experience for two at a choice of over 20 locations do one of the following: follow us on Instagram, follow @Frostmag on Twitter or like us on Facebook. Alternatively, sign up to our newsletter. Or subscribe to Frost Magazine TV on YouTube here: http://t.co/9etf8j0kkz. Then comment below saying what you did along with the answer to this question:

Which Butlin’s resort is hosting the Festival of Comedy?

a) Minehead

b) Skegness

c) Bognor Regis

Chesham Writers and Scribblers Group

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Frostie

Chesham Writers and Scribblers is an informal and inspirational writing group for aspiring authors, which has been meeting regularly since 2012. The diverse group of people meet each month at The Drawing Room in Chesham to discuss debate and dissect their work. Writing can be very solitary, so to have such support and feedback from likeminded people is an enormous help. Visit their blog writersandscribblers.wordpress.com New members are warmly welcomed, whether a published writer, scribbler or beginner.

The group also uses a range of jointly-agreed short assignments to explore various themes, aspects and genres of writing – which they then share at the meetings. They also attend monthly mentoring sessions and have regular six hour daily workshops with published author Margaret Graham

To date some of the group have successfully published novels either through the traditional route, a co-operative or through self-publishing. Others have had their own stage plays performed and submitted various competition entries.
Their aims and achievements

Jane Carling, founder of the group, always dreamed of becoming an author, but life got in the way. She finally self-published her first novel, Pandora’s Box, romantic fiction story set in Greece and is available on Amazon. Her next project is a collection of short stories. Visit her website www.janecarling.co.uk

Clare Elstow has written extensively for television and is now exploring new genres and styles in both prose and poetry. She particularly enjoys short-form writing, but hopes to embark on that elusive novel eventually…

Jan Flannigan has won reader awards for her fan fiction. She decided to join the group with the hopes of improving and is in the process of writing her first crime novel. Visit blog janetfl.wordpress.com

Pat Heath is a doctor turned author, currently working on a self-help book for people who discover they have cancer…

Michael Rowan is yet to publish a book, play or poetry unless you count a poem in the school magazine when he was thirteen. Since this early success he has developed a love of writing nurtured by the group…

Maryam Sharifi is from Animation. The bug started when she helped to develop an award winning animated short story. Now working on ways of promoting her next project, Burrow Market for which she wrote the script, amongst other things, she also wishes to publish children’s stories.  Visit her blog maryamandjam.blogspot.co.uk

Catriona Troth is a freelance writer and regular contributor to the literary e-zine Words with Jam. She is the author of two novels, Ghost Town and Gift of the Raven, both published with the Triskele Books author collective. Visit her website www.triskelebooks.co.uk

Paul Vates had written for stage, print and screen. His latest play, Voltemand and Cornelius are joyfully returned is in development whilst he is working on his first novel…

Body Shape 101

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Sarah Bacchus

Now to get the most out of any wardrobe or any shopping experience you need to know what body shape you fall under and understand some very simple rules. Following on from my DIY Style Capsule Wardrobe from last week here are the key elements of shape for the 5 main body types and how you can dress to enhance, conceal and fake the perfect silhouette.

Their are 5 basic shapes the Pear, Inverted triangle, Rectangle, Hourglass and Apple with the Hourglass being the most desired. Or the most balanced shape that every stylist will tell you is the shape you need to aim for or fake if you can.

The Pear has a tiny top half with a heavier bottom and thicker legs. Loose fluid trousers and long maxi skirts should be sort after, an empire line dress works wonders for the pear and dive into the belt section to really accentuate that tiny waist. Avoid puff selves and skinny jeans at all costs. You will just be adding on the pounds and not realising it. Skirt lengths need to kept below the calf too. If you are searching for the perfect shape then you need to be careful that the hem falls around the thinnest part of the leg, or just where it starts to become thicker. Hems that stop at the thickest part of the thigh or calf are a huge No No! For any shape for that matter!!

The Inverted Triangle has a larger torso and arms with slim legs. Stay away from the puff selves ladies. You will be bigger busted too so it’s a good idea to avoid polo necks. This will just make your bobbies look 10 times bigger. V necks are perfect for you. Long necklaces to draw the eyes down in nice lines. Slightly fitted crisp shirts over pale coloured jeans with darker colours always on the top to balance the figure out. Avoid at all costs the dreaded large patterned tops and pale jackets. You will need to find fab tailored jackets with no shoulder pads, or take them out! Then wear skinny jeans and flat pumps to create your chic silhouette.

I’m a Rectangle i.e. the Banana and that basically means I am straight up and down with a slightly thicker middle. Now this shape is harder to dress than you would think. We need to be very careful we don’t accentuate our middles too much as we could look a little lumpy! We have slim arms and slim legs so skirts that fall around the midi calf length will make our legs look like they go on forever and a day. We can wear minis in abundance but not too short! When thrift store shopping we need to look out for dresses that can be shortened and have a slightly gathered waist to create the impression of curves. Flared skirts, jeans and trousers will make the waist look slimmer but avoid thick waist belts. This will only enhance the bigger waist. Darker colours should be worn near the mid section and large statement necklaces to bring the eyes away from the waist. This in turn will also give the impression of a larger bust, thus balancing out the shape.

Now the Hourglass has a tiny waist, perfect curves in all the right places. Some hate their larger bottom but all you need to do is find Aline skirts, or fuller 50s style items. Little cropped jackets that nip in at the waist. Belts of all descriptions are perfect for you. Master the are of the dart on your sewing machine and you will be able to create an abundance of stunning outfits. Avoid the tube mini skirts and baggy unfitted jackets as all this will do is make you look disproportioned.

Brightly coloured fabrics and draping looks sensational on the Hourglass. Just think Jessica Rabbit!

The Apple body shape has slim arms and legs with a more rounded tummy. Slim trousers with no pleating is needed here and stay away from the double breasted jackets. Opt for clean long lines down the centre of the torso avoiding belts around the middle as this will enhance what should be concealed. With the Apple it’s important not to try too hard to fake the hourglass figure as all you will do is bring attention to your larger waist. Pay more attention you your lovely slim legs and arms. Wear long necklaces that draw the eye downwards. Just think nice long lines. Keep jackets longer and always keep them open to create the illusion of a slim figure. Long line Waistcoats are a must so search for single breasted jackets that the arms can be removed.

Fashion is fun and sometimes the rules are there to be broken so if you see something you like just try it. If it works then that’s amazing, if not think about adapting it. If you can’t do the DIY Styling yourself then find a seamstress that can. Most dry cleaners offer an alteration service, but just keep in mind things can fairly easily be made smaller. Not so easily made bigger.

Happy DIY Styling ladies and for more styling looks and DIY advice hop on over to SLB Style or follow Sarah on Twitter here.

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Chelsea Meets Essex On a Friday Night at Pacata

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Frostie

Last Friday evening saw a true collision of cultures at Singha Beer’s launch for their first European restaurant, Pacata, with East truly meeting West as celebrities, socialites, foodies and journalists came together to enjoy cocktails and menu tasters for a fabulous evening of fun.

Just as Pacata specialises in fusion dishes with a unique story behind them so too was fusion in the air as Louise Thompson and Ferne McCann shared a mojito at the VIP launch. Both brunette beauties looked chic in uncannily similar Spring neutrals bringing glamour and intrigue to the packed event. A hint of coloured metallic and a statement bag set of both outfits with the two chatting intimately whilst enjoying delicious menu-miniatures that were in ample supply.

Both ladies took the opportunity to meet with the restaurant’s menu creator, Yajuzi Marazumi, the world’s only Michelin starred Ramen chef. Ferne said of the restaurant: ‘I have really enjoyed Pacata. Great location. Great food. Great atmosphere. Great drinks.’ We are certain to see the Essex native back at the haunt soon, perhaps on a date for which the location is perfect.

Adding a little testosterone to the proceedings saw Ollie Proudlock in attendance with his beautiful girlfriend. The pair happily enjoyed cocktails and food with friends in the party atmosphere. All three left satiated and eager to return.

@PRandEI

Address: 4 New Row, Covent Garden, WC2N 4LH.

Opening Times: 8am – 1am Monday – Sunday.

Cune Reserva 2009 Wine Review

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Frostie

Cune Reserva 2009 is very tasty with great depth and fruitiness. It is a soft, luxurious wine. It also has hints of warm spice and balsamic. It is an intense ruby red, bright and deep in colour. It has nuances of caramel and coffee. It is a very complex but well balanced and has a lingering finish. It is smooth, medium bodied and easy to drink. This is a popular wine and it is easy to see why. It is rich with deep aromas of bramble and red Autumn fruit.

The first wine of this winery was named after its initials. At the beginning a red ‘clarete’ wine was made up as a fine wine in the style of the Bordeaux “Claret” produced by the great chateaux’s of the Medoc. The success of the Cune Crianza motivated the creation of Cune Reserva. And we are glad they did. This is a very good red wine.

Available from Ocado and Tesco.

Ricky Gervais: Women Are Treated Like Props In Film & TV

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Frostie

Ricky Gervais has hit out at the way women are treated in the entertainment industry in an interview with the Radio Times.

He said that he loves to write complex female characters “because usually they’re props, particularly in comedy”.

“Even in Hollywood, they’re usually air heads or if they’re ambitious they’re straight away cold and need to be taught a lesson, They need to show that getting a man is more important than getting a career. Or they’re just props for men to do funny things.”

Gervais then talked about his childhood,

“People think that men rule the world but they don’t, really, That was never my experience growing up and certainly not at Broad Hill (the elderly care home in Derek). Men, when they’re together, revert to the playground.”

Derek returns for a second series on Channel 4 later this month.