WANTED: Creative Fashion & Lifestyle Contributors

Are you a creative writer, fashionista or fashion/lifestyle journalist who wishes to let the world know about current and forth-coming trends?

Are you an established or budding stylist trying to grow your network or profile?

Are you a budding presenter or actor hoping to get noticed?

Do you live, breathe & love all things vintage and wish to educate other women on how to wear it and where to buy it?

Or perhaps you are a fashion or media student interested in women's beauty, clothing or lifestyle issues?

www.KookieLaLa.com is a brand new and exciting online boutique specialising in ladies fashion and jewellery from vintage and current styles. We are also about to launch a new celebrity fashion collection too!

We are looking for bloggers and vloggers (video bloggers) who wish to regularly contribute to the official Kookie LaLa Blog and/or Kookie LaLa TV.

Blog/Vlog ideas can include:
- Current trends
- Celebrity Fashion
- Vintage fashion
- Vintage Expertise & Designers
- Fashion Shows & Events
- News / Reviews
- London Fashion Week
- Women's lifetsyle issues
- Beauty & Products
- How to tutorials for: make-up / styling / hair / beauty
+ many more ideas which you may have!!

Be a part of a growing network of make-up artists, fashion stylists, presenters and other experts worldwide.

You may contribute by sending your articles / blogs / vlogs via email on a WEEKLY / FORTNIGHTLY / MONTHLY basis which will be uploaded on to the relevant channels on your behalf.

In return you will get promotion for your own website and blog whether its verbal or written; plus direct links to your websites etc thus raising your profile further and further branding yourself as a fashion / beauty / lifestyle expert.

Contributors also get regular incentives and prizes.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Get in touch via our website:

www.kookielala.com

www.kookielala.com

www.youtube.com/kookielalatv

www.YouTube.com/KookieLaLaTV

Claim your FREE gift from Kookie LaLa Boutique!

To every fellow Fashionista out there!

Kookie LaLa Boutique is feeling uber festive and wants you and all your girls, yes ALL your girls to know that we are giving away a free dress for Christmas as we are now shipping to Canada, USA and Europe.

The office has gone wild, wondering which dress the Winner will choose?! Where will they party whilst wearing their Kookie LaLa Boutique gown?! Only ONE person is sure to WIN! So get your camera’s clicking, your USB blinking, and your best friends ‘liking’ to be up for the chance to win an exclusive Kookie LaLa Boutique dress of your choice. Alternatively you can ‘Like’ our fan page on Facebook and upload your potentially winning pic directly from your smart phone. It’s that easy!

                                                              Ready for my close up!

If you’re the type of girl who see’s Christmas day as a chance to house hop and fill up your tummy like Santa’s grotto, then what could possibly help your munchies mission other than an ultra glam dress to facilitate your need for second helpings? Or a delicious doggy bag to take home?

Now that we're all dressed up, maybe they won't realise we forgot dinner!

Maybe your on the other side of the spectrum, with one hand stuck up a turkey’s rear end, and a glass of sherry in the other – well that’s usually me, but why not get it all done looking fabulous? I always do! I challenge another 20 girls to send in their picture and I’ll upload a pic of myself doing my duties in the most domestic goddess manner EVER!

   Believe it or not even she's burnt dinner before!

There are lots of different designs to choose from on our website, with dresses starting from £9.99 it's more of a steal than a bargain!! So if you’re not a believer of the winning streak or couldn’t care less about Christmas characters and Xmas extravaganzas, there’s plenty on offer for every occasion with dresses as low as £30 or less!

Actress Carole Lombard looking effortlessly elegant - why not try posing like her? She's got the look!

Kookie LaLa Boutique is welcoming the festive season by offering you this wonderful gift, now everyone knows that Santa only distributes lavish gifts to those who deserve them the most, so we're doing one better than good old Santa. Kookie LaLa Boutique is asking you to be a brave little girl for Santa and upload those hot shots to win an even hotter dress to take the HOTTEST pic and ultimately win the most excellent prize by being featured on our official Kookie LaLa Boutique site and our Facebook page in your dress.

                                             
                                                Maximise your look - maximise your chances!

With our amazing competition where one of our fabulous Kookie Lalites can really rock some Vintage or dine in a designer dress, all you have to do is enter “The Dress-Factor” on our Facebook page and get all your mates to vote, vote, vote by pressing the ‘LIKE’ button.

Get all your girls in the pic, just don't forget to tell us which one is you!

Don’t miss out on the chance to win a free prezzy and have that extra item ready or wrapped back up and placed perfectly under the tree to create that festive feeling. We want you to have the happiest Christmas EVER, love

About Kookie LaLa Boutique:


Kookie LaLa Boutique is a brand new online fashion store specialising in vintage, pre-loved and vintage inspired dresses from the 1920's to modern day.

Kookie LaLa Boutique also offers genuine vintage jewellery and designer boutique t-shirts made of high quality cotton.

Have a party or event to attend? You can easily hire a dress from Kookie LaLa Boutique.

Need some extra cash or some space in your closet? Why don't you submit them to the Kookie LaLa Boutique Dress Agency?
We will upload and market your dress on our website and sell on your behalf giving you all the earnings your dress makes, less a small commission for our service.

For more information, check out www.kookielala.com 

Kookie LaLa TV - www.youtube.com/kookielalatv

My Week with Marilyn Day 5: Adultress or Adult-Dressed?

Written by:

Press Princess

Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe, better known for playing the dumb blonde and exhibitor of all things glam, had a meek and sentimental side that was often misunderstood. Married and divorced three times, Monroe seemed much of a hopeless romantic. Finding herself in love with three different kinds of men, Monroe’s marriages never seemed to work resulting in a periodic 7-8 years gap between each divorce. Monroe often found herself moving in and out of men’s homes, with a permissive attitude towards love and relationships. The iconic movie star had the tendency to date producers and their friends, and at times was thought of as a prostitute.

Monroe’s sexual conduct was radical for the 1950’s and won her millions of fans which is still growing today, but due to her controversial nature not everyone held her in high esteem. Often criticised for poor acting and lack of convincing facial expressions, Monroe continued to hold onto the reigning title as the Queen of Hollywood. Always willing to portray her infamous ‘blowing skirt’ scene Monroe was very much the tasty temptation men were looking for.

Marilyn enjoys breakfast in bed!

The debate is still open and forces people to wonder if she were a woman seeking attention from men due to the lack of a father figure in her life? Or did she use her womanhood to manipulate and tempt men to feed her ego? As a child Norma Jeane was abused and suffered ample amount of neglect, but as an adult Marilyn Monroe was the heroic advocate she always wanted to be. Through clothes and make up, Norma was able to transform herself into a character that she also admired but never truly knew. Character traits which became apparent in Monroe’s late life grew notorious for the termination of her failed relationships. Which brings us to the questions; was Marilyn an actual adulteress and a woman on the verge of sexual exploitation? Or was she just a woman that played up to her alter ego and dressed sexily to push boundaries in order to grab mainstream attention?

"People had a habit of looking at me as if I were some kind of mirror instead of a person. They didn't see me, they saw their own lewd thoughts, then they white-masked themselves by calling me the lewd one." - Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn the showgirl

"I'm a failure as a woman. My men expect so much of me, because of the image they've made of me — and that I've made of myself — as a sex symbol. They expect bells to ring and whistles to whistle, but my anatomy is the same as any other woman's and I can't live up to it." - Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe & James Dean

                                                       

  

Married to her first husband Jim Dougherty, Monroe's talents were discovered by Army photographer David Conover for his photo shoot on women working during the war. In search for a woman to boost the morale of the boys overseas, Monroe, formerly known as Norma Jeane at the time struck luck when she had her spare sweater handy at work and took stunning shots which lead to her first magazine cover. Once she discovered that modelling was her thing, she grabbed it with both hands as she finally felt like she belonged somewhere. Posing as a model opened up a world of opportunities for Monroe where her female body could be a sexual representation commanding control, manipulation and bring forth attention and reactions that would completely change her life –as long as she dressed it well.

"Being a sex symbol is a heavy load to carry, especially when one is tired, hurt and bewildered." - Marilyn Monroe

Monroe's second marriage was to Joe Dimaggio an athlete who notoriously was violent to her during their marriage. Dimaggio and Monroe publicly argued soon after her filming her iconic ‘skirt blowing’ scene. 

Marilyn's famous "skirt blowing" scene

In the film The Seven Year Itch  Monroe and Dimaggio consistently battled against his idealism of a demure housewife  and Monroe’s idea of being a career woman lead to the bitter end of their marriage. They were divorced 274 days after their wedding.

Marilyn & third husband, Arthur Miller

                                                    

"Success makes so many people hate you. I wish it wasn't that way. It would be wonderful to enjoy success without seeing envy in the eyes of those around you." - Marilyn Monroe

"I have too many fantasies to be a housewife. I guess I am a fantasy." - Marilyn Monroe

Norma Jeane as a plain face teenager who later transformed into the sultry Marilyn Monroe

Monroe went on to marrying playwright Arthur Miller where she got pregnant and endured speculation as to who she got pregnant for. Since this time Monroe was linked to various men including President John F, Kennedy where she made her last public appearance singing Happy Birthday, Mr President. The dress that she wore to the event, specially designed and made for her by Jean Louis, sold at an auction in 1999 for $1.26 million.

Marilyn Monroe’s life was an assortment of Hollywood productions, unforgiving men and remarkable clothes. The canvas Monroe portrayed with her exterior was of a strong glamorous woman who brought clothes to life with a winning smile and a pair of heels. 

"I have feelings too. I am still human. All I want is to be loved, for myself and for my talent." - Marilyn Monroe

We are giving you the chance to dress in the decadence of Ms Monroe as December Madness begins today on http://www.kookielala.com ALL DRESSES ARE £30 OR LESS! 

MISS IT, MISS OUT!

COMPETITION: "The Dress-Factor" WIN a Kookie LaLa Boutique Dress!

Last week, we looked out the window at Kookie LaLa Boutique and saw a double rainbow (true! check our twitter!) and we thought, what a good reason to give our Kookie LaLites a special treat. So today, we are launching 'The Dress Factor' especially for you!

WHAT IS THE DRESS FACTOR?

'The Dress Factor' is a competition giving you a chance to win a free dress from Kookie LaLa Boutique!

All you must do is post a photo of yourself in one of your favourite dresses on to our official Facebook page and encourage others to "like" your photo.
Your dresses will be put to the public vote and the person with the most 'likes' under their dress by Monday 19th of December will WIN!

The lucky winner will then receive their dress just in time for Christmas!

So if you know your dress is better than the rest ENTER NOW!


Here are some examples of the styles of photos which can be submitted.

   

WHAT'S THE PRIZE?


If you receive the most "likes" for your photo, you will be invited to choose a dress from a selection on our Kookie LaLa Boutique website, absolutely FREE!
(This excludes "Hire me" dresses)

HOW DO I ENTER?

1) Take a snap of yourself in your all time favourite dress or if you already have a photo of it then even better!

2) Post the photo on our Kookie LaLa Facebook Fan Page and tell us a bit about why your dress is so special (note: Don't forget to 'like' us or you wont be able to post your pic!!)

3) Submit your dress ASAP and get your fellow Kookie LaLites, family and friends to vote for you as their favourite until the Monday 19th December deadline.

The person with the most 'likes' wins! Simple!

Terms & Conditions

- Photographs must include the applicant

- You must own the copyright of your photo

- Applicants must be 18+

- UK applicants only
- Competition deadline is MONDAY 19TH December 2011
- The winner will be alerted via Private Message via their Facebook profile
- Winner will be announced on our FB page and official blog by Friday 23rd December 2011
- Providing a delivery address is submitted within 48 hours of winning, the Winner should receive their dress in time for Christmas!

GOOD LUCK!!


About Kookie LaLa Boutique:


Kookie LaLa Boutique is a brand new online fashion store specialising in vintage, pre-loved and vintage inspired dresses from the 1920's to modern day.

Kookie LaLa Boutique also offer genuine vintage jewellery and designer boutique t-shirts made of high quality cotton.

Have a party or event to attend? You can easily hire a dress from Kookie LaLa Boutique.

Need some extra cash or some space in your closet? Why don't you submit them to the Kookie LaLa Boutique Dress Agency?
We will upload and market your dress on our website and sell on your behalf giving you all the earnings your dress makes, less a small commission for our service.

For more information, check out www.kookielala.com 

Kookie LaLa TV - www.youtube.com/kookielalatv

The right kind of Vintage

Leah-LaLa and Nancy-Pops are hanging out at Kookie LaLa Boutique HQ, working on a secret mission to bring you a ray of sunshine on a cold winter's day.

There is a rumour going around the office that all dresses on www.kookielala.com are going for
£30 or less?!

Some would call this utter madness..... We call it DECEMBER MADNESS!

Selling Designer AND one-off Vintage dresses for under £30 sounds like a bonkers idea, right?!

Well, keep a close eye on www.kookielala.com over the next few days as you wouldn't want to miss out on getting your hands on that special dress in time for Christmas!!!

In the meantime, here's a lil video by our Pops whose been hard at work pressing all sorts of buttons....

ENJOY!!!

My Week with Marilyn: Day 4 - Get the Monroe look, you’d be a bore not to!

To celebrate an icon that is still prevalent during our era, Kookie LaLa

Boutique is celebrating Marilyn Monroe’s signature look and how other women have followed her steps

in changing their image to mark a significant period in their lives.

Marilyn had a timeless quality that epitomised effortless sex appeal which inevitably makes her a popular icon today, sex sells and she did it in the most glamorous relaxed way. Big glamorous hair, perfectly groomed eyebrows and bold statement lips, which in their own right is a classic vintage look. Monroe was admired for a stylish and fashionable appearance that was, and still is achievable today. Although hair, make up and diamonds are girls best friends, no girl is complete without a dazzling hairdo. Marilyn knew how to turn heads with her classic blonde bombshell allure; every girl should claim a crop that makes them stand out even more in a Kookie LaLa Boutique gown!

Actress Michelle Williams dyed her hair to a dark colour for her role in film Wendy and Lucy (2008), but proclaims the real reason for cutting her long tresses is a bit more sentimental than the odd chop and change.

'I cut it for the one straight man who has ever liked short hair and I wear it in memorial of somebody who really loved it.'
- Michelle Williams

The former Dawson’s Creek star changed her hair to recreate Marilyn Monroe’s signature style which hundreds of women have done before. For Williams this was specifically for the purposes of the movie; My Week with Marilyn, whilst various females and superstars have done the same to give themselves a new lease of life including Marilyn Monroe herself.

Marilyn Monroe, (former brunette) grew up in foster care initially struggling with her career as an actress, she heard about a casting requiring a peroxide blonde and jumped to the opportunity head first!

Monroe dramatically changed her career from spraying airplane parts to being a model for The Blue Book Modelling Agency. This process instigated the metamorphosis of Brunette Norma Jeane into a peroxide blonde Marilyn Monroe.

For the ultimate Hollywood star look, four key fashion tips are crucial!! Big eyelashes, RED juicy lips, sensational hair and a lustrous Kookie LaLa Boutique gown!

Catch a few stars that did it Marilyn’s way…

Here's Kelly Osbourne doing a short and sweet Marilyn pose allowing her clothes to do all the talking. Having frills high by the waist line creates curves in the bodes silhouette, one may not naturally have!

In 2009 Kelly ‘O’ copied her fiancés blond crop! Going through heaps of style transformations Kelly went from punky faux pas to model movie star!

Paris Hilton launched her new perfume Tease as Marilyn Monroe strutting the famous blonde hair, red lips and big lashes!

And then there's just some girls who really should NOT have

a blonde moment…!

Controversial star Amy Winehouse did the opposite and traded her black beehive for a blonde mess.

As much as we still love the former singer Amy Winehouse we just can't say the same for this hair-do, blonde hair doesn't suit everyone, but a Marilyn hair style could do the trick!