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‘Strong Women’ is very every season-Netflix Chicks Orange is the new black Review ‘Orange is the new Black’, this Netflix exclusive seems to be generating a lot of critical acclaim….and I see why. It’s the story of ‘Piper Chapman’ played by Taylor Schilling, a priviledged New Yorker, who is sentenced…
Lianne’s meal plan ideas – Day 3 Eat healthily, not less! I love omelette for breakfast and eggs are a great source of protein. The Tuna salad for lunch is really quick to prepare and delicious.The Laksa is also a quick dish to prepare and packed full of flavour, one…
Lianne’s meal plan ideas – Day 1 Eat healthily, not less! To kick off the 5 day meal plan I have detailed some of my favourite recipes. The key is NOT to starve yourself! Eat healthier not less. You can substitute any meats for fish, or fish for Tofu, or more veg,…
My Theory on ‘The Theory of Everything’ “However bad life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at.While there’s life, there is hope.” ~ Stephen Hawking New Year is the time when many of us start contemplating what life has in store for us – what…
Those London Chicks want to wish you a Happy New Year. We hope you all had a great 2014 and are excited about starting the chapter of your life called 2015. We plan to grow and develop, to bring you even more positivity and inspiration over the next year. We…
Its ‘that time’ of year again and hopefully most of you have settled into and are starting to feel that Christmas spirit. It is also that time for some overdue rest and indulgence of good food, good wine and cheer. Here are my top four picks of TV series available…
Want To Give Or Get Something Unique This Year? Have you been struggling to write your Christmas Wish List? Those London Chicks have scoured the new designers fairs and handmade events to find you unique pieces to either give or ask for this Christmas. We have found some great new…
At Christmas some of the questions a lot of ask ourselves is :“What do I get my loved one who has everything?” “What size Turkey will I need for the guests I’m catering for?” or “Which game to buy for my child’s console? Don’t get me wrong, all very valid…
It was, purely by chance, as I flicked through Netflix, that I came across the movie Detachment starring Adrien Brody. Detachment takes an unflinching look at the people displaced in today’s society. Tackling issues on care for the elderly, the state (if you’ll forgive the expression) of state schools in…
We thought this would be a struggle to pull together but in the end we found it was a difficulty choosing what not to include! From a main gift down to stocking fillers we have chosen some great gifts for him, the boy, the idiot, the old man, whatever you…
Dragons Den’s Hilary Devey ‘loves’ them and Theo Paphitis thinks The Cancer Fighters are an ‘amazing initiative.’ Gold Medallist, Andy Turner supports them and has been photographed wearing THE CANCER FIGHTERS official pink tee shirts! And it’s not by anyone’s terms a subtle pink! They are called “THE CANCER FIGHTERS.” A…
Rachel Hoath Gave Us A Great Idea Fused Glass Workshops or Gifts Fancy unleashing your inner Kirsty Allsop and creating beautiful glass Christmas decorations, jewellery or other beautiful glass gifts? Thinking of an experiential Christmas gift for your loved one? Or perhaps something you can do together or with a…
Looking for a “something slightly different” night out? Well, we at Those London Chicks have a recommendation of just the place!! Everyone loves to gatecrash a private party… La La is like the best private party ever, with all those personal touches you love, but this time you’re definitely on…
Hot from Broadway, ‘Memphis The Musical’ has rolled into town and is set to bring rock ‘n’ roll to the masses with high octane performances and catchy tunes. Simply put – it’s going to take you by the soul, knock you off your feet! Dubbed ‘West Side Story meets Hairspray’,…
Rachel Edwards, producer and co-founder of Tooting Arts Club. With a number of successful productions under their belt, Tooting Arts Club is continuing to go from strength to strength. We at Those London Chicks are pleased as punch to speak with Rachel Edwards about Tooting Arts Club and their exciting…
The Commitments Review To celebrate the 1st anniversary of the show’s opening in London, I was invited down to see the musical of The Commitments earlier this month. The show has been a huge hit since it opened last October, garnering praise from the critics for the high energy, witty…
WHAT: Sounds of Solace present Rock Against Violence 2014 WHERE: O2 Islington Academy WHEN: Thursday 13th November WHY: To raise funds for Solace Women’s Aid and have fun! Those London Chicks admire the consistent support and assistance Solace Women’s Aid gives to those in need. They are a London based…
Vocalist and Songwriter Terri Walker Today I met one of my favourite British female vocalist and songwriter , Terri Walker. Walker is an English R&B and soul singer-songwriter. She has released three albums in the UK, Untitled, L.O.V.E, and I Am. She also provided the majority of the vocals for…
A Netflix Chicks Review of Bates Motel By Chantelle Dusette It was, with slight trepidation, as an Alfred Hitchcock fan, that I sat down to watch series one of ‘Bates Motel’ after having been notified by Netflix via email that it was available. The story follows that of Hitchcock’s famed…
By Karen Bryson The Park Theatre welcomes the revival of Warde Street after a successful run at The Tristan Bates Theatre last year. This felt like the perfect place to tell this story as it sits less than 200 metres away from Finsbury Park Tube Station which serves the Piccadilly…
The Ruby Dolls The Ruby Dolls: theatre-makers, singers, cabaret-lovers and storytellers. ‘Our work is strongly influenced by cabaret. Both the intimacy of it: we play fast and loose with the idea of the “fourth wall” so that we can contact an audience more directly to share our stories, and the variety of…
By Lisa Douglas September 2014 Must See Movies There is a pile of ‘Must Read Novels’ sat on my bedside table that I keep meaning to tackle. Yet despite my best intentions, never quite seem to get there. Each week they stare at me and promise myself that ‘this week…
Le Weekend: Review One for the Weekend? I highly recommend ‘Le Weekend’ directed by Roger Michell (Notting Hill, Venus) to name but a few. Penned by Hanif Kureshi (My Beautiful Launderette). Starring Jim Broadbent and Lindsay Duncan. This Romantic comedy centers around a couples return to Paris to celebrate their…
Nymphomaniac vol 1 & 2: Review High sex drive or Hypersexuality? Nymphomanic Vol 1& 2 a two part film written and directed by Lars Von Trier who also wrote (Dancer in the Dark and Breaking the Waves) and many others. This controversial film attracted an impressive cast, led by…