I’m certainly not advocating serious reasons where they is no trust due to cheating, and you get back with that same person that turned you into a heartbroken wreck for months. Yet, when there is a lapse of time that you both took to grow up and realise what mistakes were made, there is a grey relationship area.

Before you even think about getting back with your ex, you have to thrash out the past. Moving forward means you have to look back and discuss what went wrong. It may be easier to have on rose tinted spectacles but go too fast and you’ll be back to your previous problems.

Ask yourself are you prepared to tell your friends and family and not be scared of the incoming questions and shocked faces? Sometimes your nearest and dearest know you better than yourself. So if you are scared of someone’s reaction you should remove his or her feelings from the equation and focus on what you truly think without outside influences.

I’ll freely admit that being friends with my ex was no mean feat and I finally realised it was because there were still feelings there that I could not, would not compute. It took 5 years of walking on the eggshells of friendship for us both to articulate what we actually wanted from each other.

I know full well some people combined have ‘time bomb’ written all over their relationship; I’ve experienced some friends’ explosive relationships first hand. Yet, I think if you broke up for a reason that is now so hazy you cannot remember its significance, you should give a second chance at what your heart is telling you.

So imagine my horror when one week, a football match cropped up and ruined our weekly plan. It was a big game, a semi final, one that would ‘clinch a place in Europe’s biggest competition’s final’. It became clear that this was a game that would not be allowed to be missed. I know what you’re thinking. Typical bloke. What a git, putting a stupid thing like that before spending precious quality time with his adoring girlfriend. She must be crushed.

Well, I’m actually going to have to stop you there. Because, the truth is… it was actually me who committed this footballing faux pas.

Yes, I have managed to find myself a man that represents the 1% of his gender that in fact have less than zero interest in the beautiful game. The problem is that I have spent my entire life passionately supporting Chelsea football club. I go to games when I can, I’m obsessed with Fantasy Football, I watch Match Of The Day religiously, and I even plan on having a part of the club crest adapted into a tattoo design at some point. It has been something that has often left gentlemen past dumbfounded and impressed in equal measure, but now I have a chap in my life that just ‘doesn’t get it’. In fact, the last time he had a televised game inflicted on him, he quietly got a book out of his bag and left me screaming like a hysterical nitwit all on my own.

It’s an interesting and rather unusual situation to find myself in. I often tell him that he must be the world’s first football widower. We were out having a drink last week when a mutual friend spotted us and came to say hello. He asked what we were up to that evening. I couldn’t help but realise how odd it sounded when my boyfriend said, ‘Well, I’m heading home to get some housework done and have a nice bath, and Lucy’s off to watch the football.’ Our friend shook his head a bit and questioned this role reversal. Is that what it is, or have things just moved on a bit since mid-20th century?

Believe me, I’m still all woman; from my love for fake eyelashes and dealing with my cumbersome chest to my weepy tantrums and desperation for chocolate cake. And my man is no less of a man for not being interested in a few blokes kicking a ball about either. He has the body hair to prove it. Maybe it’s more that those age-old stereotypes have finally started to break down. Whatever it is, it’s quite nice having those differences of opinion when it comes to interests. It’s the best way to keep things fresh and it’s safe to say I’m yet to get bored – and that’s something of a first. I just hope he can handle me on the days that the match results don’t go my way. Euro 2012 is coming up and there he was thinking my PMS was bad…

She’s known for being a diva, and Mariah Carey’s latest outburst does nothing to change this perception. After hearing that Britney Spears is the latest appointed judge on X Factor USA after Mariah was in talks to take on the role she has insisted that she, in fact, couldn’t care less.

“You think I focus on that stuff?” she said when she was quizzed on the subject. “Have we met?” She also said of Britney, She said: ‘I love her, honestly, I think she’s a very nice person, but I don’t care who’s going on that show – as long as it’s not me.’

The new look X Factor USA judging panel consists of Simon Cowell, Britney (who reportedly secured a $15 million paypacket for the role!), LA Reid and Demi Levato. Mariah did some limitation on Twitter yesterday, saying “@Britney Spears & @Simon Cowell of course I love & care about you dahhlings, congrats! U never know what’s true or gossip, I was joking around!xo”.

Meanwhile, Simon has also been making his feelings about BBC 1 show The Voice known, saying he is puzzled as to why it is not on the radio. He told Radio 4 that if the BBC’s show was “all about the voice” then “what’s the point in looking at them?”

Another insightful point from Mr Cowell!

Scanning over the waves of people circulating the shopping mall, each model scout’s eye was ready to lock in on potential models within the crowd. “You have to look past the makeup, fake tan and hair and capture the naturally beautiful.” I was told and after a while, I found myself doing just that!

Elite Model Look UK are now touring the country’s biggest cities in partner with LOOK magazine and LOOK beauty to find  a British English rose, to represent our nation in an international competition final. All entrants get to meet the Elite team, receive a makeover courtesy of Look beauty and then snapshots are taken to bring out the best model potential. Ten applicants are then chosen to take part in a catwalk alongside actual Elite models. Elite scouts will then narrow the search to 24 UK finalists consisting of 12 boys and 12 girls who will then be whisked off to model boot camp.

While I observed Saturdays event, it was eye opening that the model world is not what everyone assumes it to be. Every person involved on the day was approachable, friendly and encouraging to any girl who wished to take part, which is a refreshing response to notice especially after the modelling world can come under such scrutiny for being intimidating and unapproachable. Before running over to possibly pick out another beautiful fish in the sea of people, a scout told me: “It’s definitely about personality too, down to earth and friendly is always a plus.”

Speaking to director France Chiacchio, she told me that being healthy and feeling good about yourself is the most important part of becoming a model. “We are like a small family and we encourage every model to eat a healthy balanced diet, take care of their skin and become confident within themselves to be prepared for the industry.” She then went onto add: “We will always speak to parents first to make sure they are comfortable and the young girl or boy who we have scouted should want to model and not be pressured into it if they do not wish to take part.” France stated that she thinks the UK has a lot of potential within the industry and wanted to find a fresh English rose to represent the country on behalf of Elite.

Look magazine are helping Elite to target the younger audience and provide a national voice for the agency. When I approached a Look beauty makeup artist, she told me that the ‘natural’ look is the hottest trend for the upcoming months. Teaming gold and peach tones with a light foundation base and minimal mascara can create a fresh faced appearance, perfect for the spring/summer season. The ‘power brow’ is also a fearless fashion feature to watch, giving off a feminine and fierce vibe. Colour pop lips along with the power brow are said to give bursts of beauty left, right and centre to any budding fashionista.

Afterwards, I went on to ask one of the girls who had been asked to take part by an Elite scout. “I’m so flattered, I would not of had the confidence to go over if I wasn’t asked, I’ve never thought of myself as a model.” Just as I finished speaking to her, she was photographed and seemed to look at complete ease with the photographer shooting her snapshots.

Previous UK winner, Maddie Hooton, from Teeside, introduced herself, then proceeded to hug the rest of the team along with looking extremely excited to see them all again. This showed me that Elite did appear as one big family. Maddie told me: “I didn’t think I had a chance but I sent my photographs in and the next thing I know, I was casted. I’m so happy to be a part of Elite and represent them.” She then went on to add: “You have to be enthusiastic, Elite gave me an opportunity and the best part about it was being able to visit China!”

While I looked along the row of call backs, it was clear to see why every girl was chosen to take part in the final catwalk. Elite had definitely managed to choose perfect English roses embracing the ‘pale’ look and after realising the Newcastle event wasn’t as busy as the Manchester event, France told me: “Newcastle definitely has quality over quantity.”

At the beginning of the series it seemed to be a little underwhelming, considering the repeated usage of Alesha Dixon’s all-time favourite phrase (and probably the name of her next album) ‘you’ve just blown me away’, and the ‘diversity’ of what can only be described as characters, rather than people, that were plucked out as ‘Britain’s finest’.

However, with all the criticism and pent up antagonism I have against Cowell and everything in relation to him, the final was actually pretty decent. The stand-out acts for me were Ryan O’Shaughnessy and, of course, Ashleigh and Pudsey. I didn’t think in my wildest dreams that it would be possible to well up at a dog dancing on its hind legs to the Mission Impossible theme tune, but when something’s as adorable as that, and you have any ounce of oestrogen in your body, it’s bound to happen. I even think Cowell was welling up too (probably less to do with the act, but more to do with the cheque he’d be writing in the morning for Pudsey’s summer essentials), and Amanda probably cried to, but that’s about as predictable as Cowell’s costume change.

No, Ashleigh and Pudsey were phenomenal. For me, they captured the essence of ‘variety’ in its most basic, non-patronising form. Previous contestants, i.e. Susan Boyle and Paul Potts may have been great singers, but their ‘diversity’ within the competition would have been very much downgraded had they not made us guilty for judging them at first. And then the child singers, where they’re so bloomin’ young they can barely keep their balance for five minutes, let alone warble out a song that their mum thought would cutesy them to the final, are just as bad.

Like with anything we need to buy into, it needs a Unique Selling Point, and unfortunately ‘talent’ doesn’t seem to quite cut the mustard these days. Whether it be ‘so young they’re dancing in amniotic fluid’ or ‘so eccentric we’d expect to be running away from their Big Issue’, it’s nothing compared to just being damned good.

Competitions like this have got themselves the reputation of being so ineffectual  that even the most ludicrous of acts could pass as ‘talent’ these days. I may just walk onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage and reel off all the things I can do with my left pinky toe and see how many AMAZING and GEE-WIZZ adjectives I can get thrust in my direction, muffled by a rapturous applause, or I could list all the shapes of clouds I’ve seen, with some snapshots for illustration. This may just get me through to the final, watch this space.

But anyway, back to real talent; Ryan O’Shaughnessy caused a bit of a kerfuffle in the preliminary stages, signing up to two shows and all, oh how daft. You daft, daft Ryan, all that extra airtime surely wasn’t planned by the producers. You didn’t consider the consequences, you silly, silly, tyke. But thankfully, this did give the Great British public more time to see talent smothered across their screen (albeit only three times, the cruel triangular realm of BGT). His song ‘First Kiss’, which he wrote himself is truly astonishing, and could easily pass for an Ed Sheeran track. If you haven’t already given it a whirl click on this link for a clip from the semi-finals of BGT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fx4UIFF0Rs.

And as a final note, back to my original criticism: I hate Simon Cowell. Oh, and here’s a funny picture of a dog; I think it looks a bit like David Walliams.

The famous Kardashian beauty is also thought to be meeting up with new beau Kanye West when he arrives for a string of shows with Jay-Z later on this week. Insiders have suggested that Kim hopes the gigs will be a great opportunity to get closer to Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce. The couple are said to be renting a plush five bedroom house in West London in June while the ‘Watch The Throne’ tour heads to Europe. It’s been suggested before that Kim’s manager mum Kris Jenner is keen to get the superstar couple to take part in Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Kim recently revealed that Kanye will be appearing on the show although there will be limitations to what the public sees about their relationship.

It seems highly convenient that Kim’s visit coincides so well with Kanye’s shows, although her publicist has insisted that her visit was scheduled last year and is simply a coincidence. It would be no surprise if the reality TV star’s real intentions were to get close to superstar Beyonce, a friendship with the singer would be just what Kim needs to get herself back in favour with the public after her disastrous 72 day marriage to basketball player Kris Humphries. The Kardashian family are known for going by any means necessary to keep themselves in the public eye, after all the entirety of their lives is broadcasted on television for the world to see.

Kim’s arrival has also sparked rumours that the Kardashians are planning a move to London this summer to film a new reality show. Kim’s younger brother Rob is already dating Brit pop singer Rita Ora so it would be no surprise if he was set to fly across the pond permanently! Watch this space London, the Kardashians may be coming.

I’d never given much thought to psychics before. I wasn’t exactly a sceptic – just not a full believer. That all changed a few months ago when my mum, my favourite person in the whole world, visited Irene, a Psychic, Spiritual and Past Life Reader with her work friends and was amazed at the accuracy of the reading. She was joined at the reading by an “excitable elderly woman” – it could only be my gran, who died 9 years ago. The knowledge that the psychic had could not be explained away by guessing or purely coincidence. Usually I would roll my eyes at notions like this – but the truth was, if there was some spiritual way I would be connected to my gran again, I wanted to try it. Also, I wanted to find out if things were going to improve with my love life.

To be honest, I think I was ready not to believe it. “Do the initials B and T mean anything to you?” the psychic asked. “No,” I said smugly, thinking that I knew all along this was a load of rubbish. However, she then began to talk about the spiritual world – and things started to get accurate. There was an elderly woman, and she was pointing to a clock face – Irene wondered if the clock had been a gift from my gran? This made me pay attention, because I always wear a watch that was my gran’s. “She reaches out and touches that watch sometimes,” the psychic told me.

After a few more truths from the spirit world that would have been impossible for anyone to know, I was definetly more convinced and happily followed Irene’s instructions to draw some tarot cards and see what was going to happen in the future. “You’re going to find love in September,” she told me. She also said it would probably be with someone at work. (Really?!) She told me that someone who had left my life had been thinking about coming back in. I panicked when I drew the death card, but she assured me that it only meant the end of a situation, not an actual death. “A situation will be coming to an end in September and by the end of the year you will be going in a different direction.” She also saw me starting my own business, a change of houses in October and the break-up of a couple, which would make them feel brilliant afterwards. I immediately started thinking about all the couples I knew and wondered which one was heading for an impending break-up. The psychic told me that there was someone out there for everyone and although I was searching for something I thought I could never find, I was almost there.

Is there some truth to the whole psychic notion? I’m not sure to be honest. I think that the idea lies not so much in seeing the future but twisting what she says to fit what you want to hear – we are always happy to believe that good things are going to happen. I was looking for some comfort from the spiritual world and as long as I chose to believe it, I got that comfort. It’s a nice thought to know that the spirits up there are watching over me. And as for the love life? Well, we’ll see if that prediction comes true!

The once tacky trend has been revived in time for Spring/Summer 2012 and is being rocked by celebrities and catwalk shows all across the globe this season. From J-Lo, Fergie & Jessica Alba, to Kim Kardashian & Co, celebs of all types have been obsessing over this latest look and inspiring us all in the process. Below are just a few examples of the celebrities who have ticked all the right boxes.

But how do I wear neon without looking and feeling like an 80′s throwback train wreck, I hear you cry? It’s simple, thanks to the fabulous designers who have not just revived this trend but also reinvented it in a way that is both cool and sophisticated, meaning you no longer need to be afraid to be bold! From chic neon blazers to colourful jeans, hints of bold to full head to toe neon, the possibilities for this trend are endless.

However, as with all trends it’s important to remember there are certain rules, some points to think about include:

1. To achieve a full head to toe look make sure to colour block, think pinks to greens and oranges and remember opposites attract.

2. For a more toned down look go for plain black clothing and think accessories, sophisticated blazers, statement neon necklaces, chunky bracelets and dangle earrings.

3. Heels. If your going to do this trend, you might as well go big, long heels.  Bright neon stilettos and statement wedges work well.

And finally, without further ado, here’s my current top picks available on the highstreet now – happy shopping!

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The party was planned by close friend of Kris Jenner’s, Sharon Sacks, who planned both Khloe’s wedding to Lamar and Kim’s ill-fated wedding to Kris Humphries.

The pink-themed fete took place in the back garden of the Jenner’s California home and was attended by more than 100 guests, who were asked to dress up for the theme of “The Hamptons.” The civilised fete, which started at 11.30 in the morning, was a typically stylish event for the family. The tables were adorned with floral centrepieces including blush-pink peonies, pink Dutch hydrangeas and fresh sweet peas, while the guests enjoyed a feast of sushi and sandwiches.

The baby’s dad, Scott Disick, was absent from the event as he was hosting another event in Atlantic City, but Kim’s new love Kanye West and Khloe’s husband Lamar were in attendance. Guests came armed with gifts from chic baby boutique Bel Bambin, including a baby monitor, baby bibs and a car seat.

Kourtney’s 2-year-old son Mason was looking as cute as ever. He is already noticed for his stylish outfits – but could the new arrival to the family be the most stylish Kardashian yet? I think Blue Ivy and Harper Beckham could have some competition for cutest baby soon!

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Currently on trend are their lightweight scarves that are ideal for this weather we are experiencing. The scarves are perfect  being light enough for Spring and can add intrigue to an outfit.

At the moment, Mulberry are stocking an array of scarves that come in a range of colours and prints.

Their Square Printed Scarf £225 comes in four different designs. The Foggy Grey Airbrush Animal Print, Fudge Airbrush Animal Print, Multicolour Plastic Animals Print and the Foggy Grey Plastic Animals Print. All four are incredible designs and tie in nicely with this year’s tribal theme.

Next are Mulberry’s Painted Fringe Scarves at £195. Featured are the Foggy Grey Airbrush Animal Border and the Fudge Airbrush Animal Border. Again, these are lightweight in material and will not only look amazing with a spring jacket and skinny jeans but for later on in the year too. These scarves can be very versatile and adapted to an autumn wardrobe, as well as being used as an extra accessory tied on a bag to give it a new and refreshed look.

In addition Mulberry created the Skinny Printed Scarves which were designed with little images on them. The Pebbled Beige Jewel Polka Print, Nightshade Blue Jewel Polka Print and the Multicolour Jewel Polka Print at £195 are effortlessly eye catching and when teamed with plain items of clothing, will instantly stand out.

In all, Mulberry are not only strong on their bags and purses but in addition their accessories, especially their scarves.

They are more expensive than the high street stores but are good investments and a wardrobe addition that you will always have.