Babes in the hood

The babes are back! The original and the greatest! Hopefully they'll go back to the music they made in the beginning instead of trying to be some sexy so and so's like the current girlies. Although I can't deny that I like the new sugababes, i'm interested to see the return of Keisha, Siobhan and Mutya. The girls have all gone on to do solo work with flacky results but there's one thing that can be said: Those girls have some serious personalities.

Here's to the reunion!!

Muchos Love x

Peaches and Cream

Peaches Geldof has announced her pregnancy which oddly neither shocks or excites me!

I mean, I expected divorce when she married some hippy not long ago, I totally believed drug fuelled antics and laughed at supposed shop lifting but this news scares me, because I think at the ripe age of 22 years, she'll grow up and go on to be a good mother. Peaches has the kind of life style and money a foetus could only dream of, so it's not like she'll be running out of nappies anytime soon.

She's also in a relationship and has the support of both sides of the family (Well with a daddy like Bob Geldof, there was bound to be amples of support.)


Now what I'm worried about is what this might do for her career... and some of you may laugh "What career?" Well if like me you know ridicoulous celebrity facts and biographies you'd have seen her presenting and modelling since she was a spritely 16 year old but recently her ITV2 show 'OMG' was canned and the only think we were talking about was her sudden and extreme weight loss.

Having a baby is going to give her many opportunites: You've got the Demi Moore pregnancy recreation photoshoot (likely to be in Closer magazine) and then there's the 'I've had a baby 2 days ago but fit into my size 6 bikini' DVD, or perhaps the baby mama self help book or baby clothing range. The opportunities are endless!

What really matters though, is that she changes her wild child ways! Peaches is only a few months younger than myself but i know I'm not ready to change my wild ways, I guess I'll be getting up to mischief for the both of us.... Congratulations Peaches!!!

Muchos Love x

Vanessa

... new year, new me???

As the saying goes really. Is this year going to see me re- invent myself? errrr Nah because I think I'm pretty cool the way I am but if you ask is there anything I can do to improve myself, well yeah I could write you a list.

Unbelieveable we are 2 weeks into 2011 and I have made it my mission to fix myself up, this includes: Losing weight, earning a higher salary and socialising with some of those amazing people I've met over the years that I perhaps don't see as often or lost touch with.


The diet or shall I put it in a less daunting way, the healthy eating began on Monday and was going pretty well until today because thanks to a little lady known as Kirsty Woods (who showed me a good time last night with copius amounts of booze) I am having to switch from my new soup and smoothie regiment to a more flexible menu or Frazzles, a Creme Egg and Supernoodles (maybe the SOUPernoodles can't count as soup as I did put lots of water in, brings back memories of how my nan used to make them for me) but I've been visiting the gym so I may possibly go for 2 hours today.









Oh yes, I have decided this year to have a more confident approach with men, and giving them a chance is where I should begin. I want to be like what's her name out of Sex & The City, Samantha? Well not as liberal, I'm no shlaaaaaag. But I would like to date more than I'm used to because let's face it I'm not used to it. My only date has been to a stripclub, which I will admit was pretty funny and really tempting to get involved. Apparently there's a 'No Dancing' policy for the non stripping ladies.. "Afraid I'm going to show you up?" So it would be nice to have a fella in the coming months but it will be extremely odd, I'm so used to being single and I'm not one of those people that can't stand being left on the shelf, if anything I'm wondering how am I going to fit a man into my already bustling life?



More about my bustling life and what I'd like to achieve by 2012... oh my gosh, olympics next year! Well last year I didn't manage to get my sought after media job but ever the optimist I've found a few opportunities already to do with tv presenting, so I'll keep you posted about them. On Saturday I'm going to a Kiss Fm open audition to be the next radio presenter, how hilarious do you think that would be? I'd actually love it: Telling my bizairre tales, sharing my dilemma's, listening to music 24/7 and just talking. Wish me luck!





You should know that I'm a bit of a raver, clubbing expert, IT girl, so I will as ever be visiting alot of new clubs. I visited Yoyo (notting hill arts club) last week and it was amazing. Such a different crowd, there were indie kids, hip hop americano's, music heads, grime lovers and the arty farties but it's effortlessly cool atmosphere, simplistic and basic interior you know what you're getting yourself into. There were no false pretences, worries that we wouldn't be allowed inside, instead there was an intimate space, bar serving red stripe and everything upwards, entertaining performance and crowd pleasing rapper (who i may one day inform you of his name when i can find it argh!) and amazing dubstep, reggae, hip hop, garage and funky house. I will be going there alot more this year.


I will love and leave you know as I have other important things to take care of (ohhh that sounds like I'm off to bump someone off hahaha)


Muchos Love, Vanessa x

SHOCK X- FACTOR EXITS....

well well well, can you Adam & Eve it? Now the last few weeks of watching X-Factor have brought me nothing but frustration. Reason being that the Weasel otherwise known as Katie Wassiel was still in the competition.

And as much as I was shocked and full of dismay that the judges were keeping the singer in (in my opinion to gain more media focus) other fans were more shocked that Wagner was still in the show.

So as much as I disliked Katie I was very suprised she had finally been kicked off. Amen!! Finally because it had gone to Deadlock, we were rid of her. Then came the second dismissal...... *booming x-factor voice* "WAGNER." Now i know as much as the next person that Wagner was not the best singer in the competition but he was a loveable rogue, full of charm and passion. He will be forever missed, but what does Wagner have to say about his X-factor exit?

Wagner blamed the badly chosen songs on his exit, saying :“The songs that can really show my voice like La Fortuna and The Wonder Of You and Creep, I sang them well because I can connect with the emotion. Songs like She Bangs, I can’t feel that.”

Can I end on HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA and you cut your hair for nothing, new you? pssssst don't make me laugh more. As for Wagner, I don't think we've seen the last of him, in the form of comical Saturday evening television, there is his secret love child with Mary.... WAAAAGGGGBBBOOOOOOOO!

Muchos love xxx

Lynx Allnighter

The next cracking music event I managed to bag a ticket to was the first ever Lynx Allnigter. I can't even remember where i won these tickets but it was to be held at Alexander Palace and the point of the night (a mental halloween rave starting from 9pm-6am) me and my sister proudly stayed at the venue until 4am and thats pretty darn good considering we didn't move from the front row once. we were bang straight in the centre with the most perfect view.

As this was actually a month today I'll have to think back to the memorable bits and bobs.

Ms.Dynamite launched her hot comeback and kicked off the night in style, it was really nice to see her perform her old school songs taking me, my sister and the other ladies we'd chatted to back to our younger days.

We got a lovely little wave from her, think she appreciated the mad response. Then next up we had amazing sets from DJ Shortie Blitz and I really liked the Audio Bullies dj set. There were quite long dj sets inbetween but i was still pumping out those classic dance moves, i swear i did not waver and because of this i was on the big screen a few times.

Professor Greens set did not dissapoint.. even if he came out half drunk, or was asleep in a wheelchair with backing track playing (i think i'd still be satisfied lol). He came out with I'm guessing alot of his Hackney mandems because they look like they relished in the stage antics, throwing £20 notes all other the gaff... before quickly taking them back and probably handed back to a stern Pro Green after. But basically he put his all into every performance and if i recall i did get a smile from him (well i should think so).

Now I wasn't at all bothered about seeing the pint sized and current I'm a celeb get me out of here Aggro Santos but he proved himself to be quite the entertainer, he also looked very dapper in suit and shades. I was also shocked to realise just how many of the words to his songs that I knew. I shouted at him to take his glasses off which he later did and his albums sounds like its a good mix of reggaeton, funky and hip hop. I must mentioned that me and my sister got a cheeky air kiss as we hollered that we LOVE aggro santos.

It was a major gap after Aggro finished but i was determined to see Roll Deep and after sara gave up in search of a pew, I kept busy by dancing away to myself. I think Roll Deep were worth the wait. It's the second I've seen them (mobo awards) and although a low budget set, they still put all their energy into it :)

MOBO AWARDS 2010

I thought I should update you on the last few months of madness I have incurred.

I had the amazing luck of winning tickets to the prestigious event, held at The Echo Arena in Liverpool. Not only have I wanted to attend the Mobo Awards for quite a few years (i remember watching it as a little nipper and being in awe and inspired by the music celebrating british black influencial music.) Aswell as wanting to go to the award, I've wanted to visit the city of Liverpool, it was last year that it won City of Culture and as the creator of the Mobo Awards said herself 'They couldn't think of a city more deserving to hold the awards, having amazing musicians like The Beatles coming from Liverpool.'

This years awards certainly didn't dissapoint and I couldn't have been more please with the line up of performers. My favourite Proffessor Green, Travis Mcoy dueted with JLS, collaborations with Tinchy, Tinie, Devlin, Giggs and Pro and a glittery performance from N-Dubz.

There was also performances from host Alesha Dixon, stage antics were had with Roll Deep, chart topper Jay Sean gave the performance of his career, Nelly made his comeback with a dozen scantily clad beauties and Mark Ronson started the show with a Bang Bang Bang.

I really couldn't have asked for a better night (okay perhaps if i hadn't have drunk the place dry I could have attended the after party and mingled with a few more stars but you live and learn)

I did however get to meet my crush Professor Green (third time counting) and equally cute Ed Drewitt.

Liverpool was the friendliest City I've encountered, I fell in love with their wicked accents, kindness and hospitality. I will definetly be visiting again in the coming months as because of my foolish drunkness i was unable to attend not only the official after party but another one at Mosquito club.

So let me tell you some glitz and glam of the event. I got to walk down the red carpet in full view of the waiting paparazzi. Once inside and after collection of our exclusive wristbands, me and Kelly made our way to the Pre- Party, where we dined on delectable mini ice cream, mini kebabs and jerk chicken & rice canapes. I was impressed already but that was just the beginning. We were surrounded by the richest people and many industry insiders, i was stood next to Corinne Bailey Rae and Roll Deep. I was out od this world. We even had our very own DJ spinning the best tunes but me and Kelly seemed to be the only ones dancing (maybe we should have learnt the ettiquete lol)

It was then that we were given a 10 minute announcement that we should find our VIP tables (yes you read that correctly) I was literally sat 10 tables away from the UK's finest music acts :) The table blew my mind, we had bottles of wine, water, Mobo cupcakes and programmes.

Never has a gig been too quick , I didnt want to leave but i had to because I had drunk far too much, it was on my way to the hotel that I bumped into pro and ed.

END OF... :) next post

It's been a long time...

Sorry to be a tard but this picture and what's written beneath it should not be read until the brackets... or just go to START HERE bit.... sorry again, blogspot won't let me copy and paste... uh IDIOT as napoleon Dynamite would mutter.

Talking of meeting Florence, I've spotted many a celeb this year, so many I can't remember them all but let me list them here. Gavin Henson, Duncan James, Rickie & Melvin, Kathy Beale from Eastenders, Stine from Alphabeat, John Terry, Chris Fountain, Macy Gray and those are all the names i can remember.

I haven't had a summer holiday though this year as I had booked one to Ibiza, party central, but the air line went bust. BASTARDS!!! oh well, i wasn't bikini beautiful so I'll just have to wait til next year and be fully prepared. I also had my TV debut on Coach Trip and have had my own little taster of fame as I get spotted quite alot and have posed for pictures, signed autographs and had stares and whispers. I think I could get used to it!!

The Dream hasn't been acheived yet of fame and fortune but don't you worry, it's only a matter of time.

I'm going to love and leave you now but I'm going to try my upper most best to keep blogging :)

xxxx muchos love xxxx

START HERE.... lol

it's been, i don't know how long since i wrote a blog and it's really bad of me as i actually enjoy just writing crap, it's like my diary and regardless of whether anyone has read this or not it's nice to get things off your chest.

So shall i update you on what's been happening in the life of Vanessa Carby?? NO! how very rude!

It's the end of another summer, the summer of 2010 and having hit the tender age of 22 i'm going to look back on the past 3 months. I've had many ups and a few downs but a life- changing summer began with The Isle of Wight Festival, where i just kicked back, danced my life away and saw acts including JAY- Z, FLORENCE & THE MACHINE, PALOMA FAITH, CALVIN HARRIS, THE SATURDAYS, NDUBZ, LA ROUX to name but a few.

I also ended up meeting a really lovely guy which brings me to this next bit. I may've blogged in the past I've had no luck with guys but this year I've flourished as a young lady :) and enjoyed mingling with some hotties and some notties but it's all good for the ego and as I was saying to my sister, I feel my self esteem has hit the roof this year.

The next amazing event I attended was Wireless Festival in London where some of Britain and America's best musicians performed; we had Tinie Tempah and his set was live, it was a struggle to even get into the tent but i pushed my way through and for my own safety stayed near the back where i wasn't going to get squashed to death. My fave performance had to go to Professor Green for biased reasons as i think he is just the hottest thing going. Talking of Pro Green, is it strange that i've met him twice within the space of a month and embarrassingly or impressively (you decide!) he remembered me... argh! Also there was Lily Allen who unbeknown to the crowds was a month or so preggers. Chipmunk, Rolldeep and Mr Hudson also graced the audiences with their presence.

Those were the festivals of my summer and here comes the sadness... there was another British festival to attend but I missed it through no fault of my own. I was due to go to London Electronic Dance Festival, which amazingly i won tickets for through MTV but the reason I couldn't go is because the postman failed to deliver my tickets and when they did eventually come, the event had been and gone. These are some of the acts i missed out on below.

And to add to my woes Professor Green was performing, double whammy of grief!

But on a high that same weekend I was celebrating my birthday, it was a 4day and night extravaganza. On the friday i visited clubs Anaya and Mayfair club, got nicely drunk and stayed in a plus hotel known as Grosvenor Park Lane Hotel near Marble arch.

Then i went for a curry the day before my birthday and was so happy with the turn out, made me feel so loved as there was 20 of us; rowdy as hell albeit and then i celebrated turning 22 at Slutsky's, not the best club but i was preparing for my birthday day as i went Notting Hill Carnival sunday and monday. Got utterly pissed as a pudding, blew my horn for all to hear, danced like a plum and met Florence of 'Florence & The Machine.' She was really sweet but ever so timid, but i don't blame her with me edging towards her and probably freaking her out........

(FLORENCE PICTURE SHOULD BE HERE)