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Vanessa Carby. You can usually find me at a festival (RAVER), somewhere where there's food (FOODIE) or more importantly by my laptop (BLOGGER.) With a huge passion for music, fashion and health, you'll find more often then none that I'm busy doing something to do with the 3. With a degree in Creative Writing and Journalism my brain is often away with the fairies or busy making up songs in my head.

Big for 2016- Anne-Marie

Whilst Brandi & Monica claimed 'the boy is mine,' Rudimental singer Anne- Marie racks her brain over her hella confusing, friend zoning, shorty swings...

10 problems with dating shorter men

You've scored yourself a date with a certified hottie, he fits the bill with a good job, doesn't come across as a creep and...

Bestival 2015

You may well be thinking that autumn and winter hibernation is the focus in your life right now and so did I before placing...

You’ve got to fight for you right, for an education: protest...

It's been some time since a blog has infuriated me and enabled me to jump off the fence and join a side. This Tuesday 25th...

Let’s talk Vibrators with Sh! Womenstore

We recently spoke to with Ky Hoyle & Renee Denyer, the brains, bra’s and beauty behind Sh! Womenstore in our article 'Let’s talk about sex...

Festival do’s and don’ts

We're at the festival half way point and I'm already panicking that I'm coming to the end of my festi fix.  Whether you're old...

Smash of the week: ‘Problems (remix)’- Young O *explicit*

We've got 99 problems but grime artist Young O ain't one, finding the solution as he collaborates for 'Problems (Remix)' with So Solid's Mega...

B*tch please: why are women so threatened by their peers?

It dawned on me whilst I read a series of bitchy comments on facebook by total strangers about somebody I knew, that women are...

Top Ascot Treats with Topdeck Travel

Last Thursday I braved early morning commuters as I sashayed in a new dress, fascinator and heels. On this here by day, Thursday 18th...

To pierce or not to pierce? That is the question.

So it came to my attention that a campaign has begun to have an age limit when infants and children can have their ears...

Let’s talk about sex baby, let’s talk about you and me.

Ever wanted your erotic questions answered but felt that your Internet findings were a little lack lustre or enigmatic? Wanted to put your sexy time...

Whistle for a hotty- walk on by or walk them to...

Last night the story of 23 year old Poppy Smart came to light. This young woman had felt so violated when cat called by...

Male Strippers! Do women really get turned on by them?

This year a new wave of adult entertainment is heading to our screens, something that may cause you to get hot under the collar...

GTsolo ‘grime party’

It's Friday and that means there's only one thing for it, a tune to get you through the working day into Friday night- and...

These hoes ain’t loyal

Chris Brown exclaimed it whilst Keyshia Cole quipped that she "should have cheated," after a guilt ridden partner accused her of doing the dirty. Cheating...

Natalia Kills Career?

Even when her career could be in tatters, possibly the worlds most hated reality judge is promoting her latest song, so there was me...

Do celebs use their babies for publicity? Babies of the Internet

From time to time I've imagined my life how the others live, fantasising that I was born into the lifestyle of the rich and...

Dry January week 3

Friday 16th JanuaryHad the chance to meet up with a my fellow dryathlete Jess for dinner, we were joined by Alice and Yaisa who...

Cyberbullying: under con(TROLL) or under attack

Last night I sat down to watch channel 4's one off drama 'Cyberbully,' and I can confirm that I was gripped throughout. Starring 'Game...

Dry January week 2

I thought it would only be right in week 2 to explain my reasons for partaking in the Dry January. Rewind to 2010 and...

Katie Hopkins – The Big Fat Reality

Katie Hopkins has made a television career from uttering some of the most vile, cruel and unsympathetic statements known to man but deep behind...

Closed for business in January

My mind has been well and truly warped by the Christmas holidays and I'm still struggling to know what day it is but what...

Great places to go on a first date

Whether it be that traumatic first date or your undoubtedly enviable tenth, the dating world is brimming with simple, stereotypical, inspiring and blinding places...

The Anti-Christ(mas)

Four  weeks ago I stumbled into town on possibly the worst late night Thursday ever *dum dum DUM* The Christmas lights were being turned...

What happened when we to see American Psycho at the Underground...

Sick of the monotony of huge cinemas, with cascading queues, problematic snack choices and undoubtably coming into close contact with the 'talkers' throughout the...

Christmas jumper day: A selection of themed jumpers for the festive...

Tis the season to wear christmas themed jumpers it would appear, with Charity Save The Children declaring 12th December 'Christmas jumper day,' you'll be...

You’re so vain, I bet you think this article is about...

Most of us have been there and done that when it comes to selfies, have a gander on your phone and you've probably got...

Do men prefer light skinned women?

The battle between light skinned women and dark skinned women has long prevailed and as someone of mixed heritage it is something that bewilders...

Hype x the Simpsons @hypeclothinguk @oi_carby

Today fashion big boys Hype takeover with their Springfield inspired collaboration HYPE x The Simpsons. This collection of colourful hoodies, in your face tees,...

Rita Ora joins The Voice UK @oi_CARBY

Rita won't let the BBC down Rita Ora is set to join the alumni of The Voice UK and replace Kylie Minogue in a move...