Archive for July, 2011

You Beauty!

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

When I first moved to the city one of the things that would have been invaluable to me would have been a guide to the best beauty salons. Aside from meeting new people, finding somewhere to live, I needed to know where I could have pamper sessions and keep myself beautified. First impressions count for everything. I didn’t have this guide so I have had to purposely scope out the best places no matter where I am in the city. If you’re looking for somewhere or just looking to change, read on dear reader.

You Beauty!North

Nails – Nail Girls London is the spawn of a sister duo who were tired of damaging polishes, harsh chemicals and wanted to offer a fun service, allowing you to mix and match different treatments for a better experience. Hailed by Vogue and worshipped by fellow Islingtonites. This North London salon will pamper you with manicure/pedicure starting at £29 and you can watch movie classics whilst you’re being beautified. Find them at 50, Cross street – a stone’s throw from trendy Upper Street.

Hair – Need to fix your mane? The Blow Bar is ideal for quick fix styles. If you’re on your way from office to party, this is a great place to go for gorgeous styles at great prices. Champagne, cocktails and beer on hand you can do your hair and have your pre-party drinks at the same time. Find them at Camden Passage, Islington near Angel station.

Tan – We are a far cry from Summer here in England and you haven’t spent the last 10 days yachting around St. Tropez. This doesn’t mean you can’t look like you have! Go and get a spray tan at The Tanning Shop on 52, Parkway, Camden. They won’t miss any bits and are experts at getting round those sketchy areas.

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Nails – The Beautiful Nails Studio on Tottenham Street is a no frills experience. Great prices (from £7 for colour change) and long lasting stunning nails, you won’t be disappointed. Book for an appointment though as there can be queues!

All over pamper – Casablanca Spa on Edgware Road is an Aladdin’s cave of beauty and spa treatments. As well as being good value – I loved the Dermalogica facial (lasts an hour and a steal at £40) – the beauticians are friendly and for just a short period of time you can forget you’re in the busy city centre and escape to Morocco.

Hair – Praise thanks to the hair gods that famed Hershesons opened their Blow Dry Bar in Topshop, Oxford Circus. £24 for a blow dry, I don’t really need to say anything else. Choose from their menu of signature styles and if you are going for something a little different, choose a hair extension piece and they will fit it and style. I had one of their “ponies” and I felt like Rapunzel with really stylish hair!

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Nails - If you’re East, you can’t not have your nails done at Wah Nails. An institution in it’s own right, they are the ones responsible for the trendy nail patterns you can find on the hands of Dalston and Shoreditch socialites. Animal print, Chanel-like – this is THE nail destination for the fashion friendly.

Mobile – Don’t have time to run anywhere? That’s ok, Rachel McGregor is East London’s mobile beautician of choice (she is that good). Before going mobile Rachel was at Spitalfields’ City Beach. She covers a broad spectrum of treatments including nails and waxing (she takes no prisoners). Call her on 07985 312987 to book.

All dressed up and nowhere to go? It’s our 4th Birthday this Thursday so bring your beautified self to the party.

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Why Dating Is Like An All You Can Eat Buffet

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

It was truly unbelievable. If someone has said to me 6 months ago that I would spend my Friday night in an all you can eat Chinese buffet, well I would say they were insane. Ditch my Friday party routine, cocktails and champagne for gelatinous sweet and sour pork and lukewarm noodles? Impossible! But alas, tis true. Last night I went along for sheer compliance and I actually learned a few things.

All You Can Eat BuffetIf you haven’t been to an all you can eat buffet before, the concept is pretty simple. You take a plate and peruse the various things on offer and then load up with whatever catches your eye first. My dinner companion, a buffet connoisseur, was annoyed with my buffet etiquette when I came back with my plate filled with spring rolls and seaweed. “You’re not eating a three course meal, there is a real strategy to this!” As he explained to me his buffet rules, I realised that the similarities between good buffet practice and those we employ when dating, are many. Who would have thought??

Firstly, when you approach the buffet with your plate you choose anything and everything within proximity. You don’t mind if one of your choices isn’t quite to your taste because you know you are going back for more. Second visit, this time you’re a bit more selective but you still keep an open mind. You’re choosing maybe one or two of your favourites from round one but you’re also venturing out into uncharted territory with the options you didn’t get chance to explore first time round. Are you starting to see where I’m drawing parallels here?

Third visit. This time it’s quite different. Not only are you wiser to what is best for you out there but you’re also being smart about what you go back to you. This is a process of selection and filtering after all. Your choosing you’re favourites, the very best. Maybe you go for the top three or maybe there’s just one thing, like salt and pepper squid, that you adore, just have to have more of and there’s only room for this one on your plate. You might even go back for a fourth round. What comes next? Well dessert of course.

It’s Saturday and you need plans for tonight? Click now and make plans with one (of a few) of our gorgeous members. Happy weekend!

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Where Will You Be in 7 days?

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

Click Tonight 4th BirthdayYou might not know the answer yet, but we do. We think you should be coming to celebrate our birthday with us as that’s where we’ll be. Champagne, cocktails, gorgeous Click members – some new faces and some familiar – what more could you want from a Thursday night in Mayfair? A date with Pippa Middleton or Prince Harry at Boujis?? Well that’s unlikely so get yourselves down to Funky Buddha next week.

We promise to entertain you into the silly hours of Friday morning and welcome in the weekend in true ClickTonight style. Entertainment on hand and our resident DJ will keep you dancing with the best dancefloor fillers. Make sure you bring those moves like Jagger and we’ll  party like it’s 1999. Only a bit cooler.

Tickets are flying so don’t miss out and make sure you book asap! Big spenders and VIPs, those tables are waiting for you (theparty@clicktonight.com). Our guestlist is now live so you can check out who’s going. Ladies if you need a wingwoman, we’ve got you covered. Email us at wingwoman@clicktonight.com and we’ll hook you up with a party partner. And for those of you who are newbies, have a look at the photos below of our last party. It was awesome and this one will be bigger and better. Happy Birthday to us!

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Shhhh! Best Kept Secret In Mayfair

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Don’t tell a single soul I told you. One of London’s most exclusive and beautiful restaurants – the place gastronomic dreams are made of – is offering up the deal of the year. Notoriously expensive, this is the perfect opportunity to treat your date to an evening in this stunning Mayfair restaurant at a complete steal. Result.

Quaglino's, MayfairIn conjunction with the Evening Standard, Quaglino’s is offering up a £25 two course meal and a cool glass of Piper-Heidsieck. Recently available this week up until September, this Mayfair hotspot will set the scene for the ideal date.

A favourite of celebrities, Quaglino’s originally built up its reputation as dining room of the stars and its crustacea bar of course. The fruits de mer platter and Maldon rock oysters are famous in their own right.

Michelin star chef Darron Bunn heads up the contemporary take on a brasserie style menu offering up treats like hand-dived scallops, confit duck with mustard potatoes and not forgetting the grill option for steak, lobster and salmon.

The cocktail bar is on a mezzanine level overlooking the restaurant below. It pays homage to the opulence and glamour of the 1930’s with its live daily music programme.

You can reserve your champagne menu online and it allows you to be proactive and take care of the bill before the date. Check out Quaglino’s on our Places page and let us know if you go. This isn’t a secret, but you can also find other great restaurants, bars and clubs suggestions there. Trust us, we know where you need to be making plans. People, Places & Parties are our thing.

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Does That Come With A Boyfriend?

Friday, July 15th, 2011

There comes a time in your dating career when you’ll find someone you like and will regularly date them. That’s all wonderful and everything but be careful of a common dating dilemma known as separation anxiety.

Friends of mine have likened this anxiety to a disease. And quite rightly so. It starts off with minor symptoms and then when it has you in full throes, it’s too late. Like the virus it is, it will spread to the core, manifest and then set about on it’s path of infectious destruction. Stay clear believe me.

Does That Come With A Boyfriend?It’s massively unhealthy and occurs somewhere between wanting to spend all your time with your love interest and when you feel you can’t actually cope from being separated from them. You become so attached to this person and they the same, that when you’re apart you only half function.

Tell tale symptoms of this are:

  • You plan ALL your social events according to their schedule so they can attend with you.
  • When you’re out with friends and all you do is talk about them and check your phone.
  • You’re unable to enjoy anything unless they are there.
  • When they’re away, you’re hopelessly miserable and much to the annoyance of your friends, you complain constantly.

A friend had started dating someone new and they were attached at the lips from the start. All her free moments were dedicated to her beau. Inside of three weeks, she was already a “we” person. “We are going away together”, “We don’t like to eat there” etc. Incredibly annoying. He went away on holiday for two weeks and it was a complete disaster. My interesting, sociable friend had transformed into this Golum-like creature, hibernating in her room hankering for her precious to return.

The reason this is a problem is that it eventually progresses to ruination. No one likes to feel the weight of someone who is dependent on them. It will all come crashing down. And for my friend it did. She plagued him with calls while he was away and sulked when he didn’t message her back. When he returned from his holiday he instantly broke it off.

The key is to strike a balance between enjoying the first flush of a relationship and regulating time for yourself. It’s attractive to have your own thing going on, whether it’s career-related, sports or even just shopping. Just something to focus on and enjoy independently of the other person. Have your own plans and move to your own beat instead of someone else’s.

TFI Friday! Need plans? Get some.

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Her Fashion Dealbreakers

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

We know what he hates, but what does she hate? What are the things that guys love wearing that are instant dealbreakers for girls? Read and learn boys, read and learn. Men just like women can go wrong in many ways but there are a specific few in which so many of you err.

What Men Love:

-The Chill Out Trousers
You know exactly which ones I mean…the grey marl tracksuit bottoms. They’re the trousers you wear around the house and when you’re watching TV with your mates. Fine. Just don’t wear them out on dates. This might occur to some as an unwritten rule, but you would be surprised at the amount of men that wear these trousers out.

Her Fashion Dealbreakers

Pull those pants up!

-The Cap
Unless it’s a casual day time date where a cap might be appropriate (unlikely), a cap should not be worn. Show off your lovely locks. There’s something about attempting to shield your face/hair that makes it unlikely for a girl to instinctively trust you. Leave it at home.

-The Baggy Jeans & Bad Pants Combo
Acceptable when you were 14. No longer ideal, the unflattering trousers coupled with your lairiest underwear is a one way destination to disaster. Your skateboarding days are firmly behind you.

-Denim Jackets
Though we aren’t completely against these, denim jackets are just difficult. They are a risk and should therefore be avoided. The wash of denim won’t coordinate easily and when in doubt, leave it out.

-The Polo Shirt – (Collar Up)
Does this even need an explanation? Are you re-living the Magaluf Boys Tour 2004?? Just promise you won’t wear.

What Will She Love?
It’s a lot easier for men to dress well as there are less options, thereby limiting the amount you can get wrong. You don’t have to be a slave to the fashion pages of GQ to impress. Invest in a good pair of straight leg jeans (not too tapered). A flattering well-cut shirt that draws in the waist will give the illusion of wide shoulders (showing you are strong and have presence). I would stay away from printed shirts unless you’re 100% confident about wearing them. Colour blocking is one of the Summer’s strongest trends and rich purples or playful aqua blues under an informal blazer is the look du jour. Simple. Too much to ask? I think not.

The guestlist for our next party is now live. Curious? Yes of course you are. Go here.

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His Fashion Dealbreakers

Friday, July 8th, 2011

There are some things women love to wear but men will always hate. Why do we keep wearing them then and risk sartorial dealbreakers? Some clothes we will never agree to like and the reasons why run deeper than you might expect.

It really boils down to the things we look for in a mate – physical strenth, health and general well being. This is why the best date outfits should flatter your shape and show off your best assets. When we dress to impress on a date, we should ensure that the more controversial items in our wardrobes stay there. Though personal style is important, think universal. The fashion magazines might love it, your friends might love it, but he will detest it.

Jessica Rabbit

Too much perhaps?

What Women Love:

- Wedges
A wedge heel is a Summer staple for a lot of women. They add height and are the comfortable option with a less intimidating heel like the stiletto. The man’s verdict, “They make your feet look like blocks of concrete”. A wedge can be a clumpy look and take away the gracefulness of movement sometimes. There is something about the tilt of a stiletto that makes you stand a certain way. You stand straighter and your body is altered into a more “pert” position – you’re ready to mate and this is why it’s the preferred shoe choice.

- Jumpsuits
Love jumpsuits. Practical yet stylish, they are an asset to my wardrobe. The bad news…men hate them. Though men aren’t totally turned off by androgyny (a sexy over-sized shirt always goes down well), a jumpsuit does everything to hide your best features. Your curves are hidden and he says, “Why are you wearing overalls?”.

- Horizontal Stripes
Breton stripes are one of the tell tale signs that Spring is on the way. Sailor-inspired tops, dresses and everything else hit shop windows as soon as February is out of the way. And for me, they are the epitome of Parisian chic. If I were to holiday in the South of France every Spring, there would be breton stripes everywhere. The problem with them though, comes when they are in dresses rather than tops. Horizontal stripes not only add the illusion that you appear wider than what you actually are but they hide your best features and maybe make you look “like a sea snake”.

What will he love?
The more quirky elements of your wardrobe you should look to introducing later. He might really appreciate your personal sense of style. What’s really going to hook him to begin with though, is an outfit that shows him you are the ideal. So, what should you wear on a date? Avoid really short skirts and dressing too provocatively. You don’t want to put it all on show. There’s nothing to tease him with here.

A well cut low neck line (not too low!) is sexy and feminine and elongates the upper body. The same goes for hemline. Don’t be afraid to go short just don’t overdo it. Believe it or not a very short skirt can truncate your shape and make you look stumpy. If your hemline sits on the widest part of your leg (high end of thigh), you look shorter and wider. I’ve found that 4 inches above the knee is perfect. I’ll leave you with one final interesting thought. Shoulders. Yes shoulders. Apparently, exposing your shoulders is inherently sexy. Why? Because it makes men think of boobs. Typical.

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Go Shorty It’s Our Birthday!

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

And we’re gonna party like it’s our birthday! Well we deserve it and so do you. We are four years young and after another year of parties, places and not forgetting the lovely people, our members. It has come and gone so quickly and it’s been an absolute scream every step of the way.

Click Tonight 4th Birthday There’s only one way to properly celebrate 4 years of existence. We are throwing the bash of the year and it promises to be bigger and better than last year’s revels. You are cordially invited thank you very much.

Funky Buddha will throw open it’s doors to us once again on Thursday 28th July and we will be setting up camp from 9 p.m. Everyone will be there and the guestlist promises to be one of our biggest yet so don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet members.

Complimentary cocktails will be available early doors and expect plenty of tricks and entertainment throughout the night whilst the Click team are there to make sure we all have a great time. Come blow out the candles with us, drink lot’s of champagne and toast to another year of ClickTonight.

Get your tickets now to avoid disappointment (and we will be upset if you can’t make it!). For guestlist and tables email theparty@clicktonight.com.


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Blondes Prefer Gentlemen

Monday, July 4th, 2011

It has been an amazing weekend for sport. We saw our hopes of an Englishman winning Wimbledon defeated by Murray when he lost against Nadal, reminding us that he is English after all and therefore couldn’t possibly win. Then lovely Nadal lost his title at the hands of powerful Serb, Djokovic. However, what really had my attention was the Haye Vs. Klitschko fight on Saturday night.

My dad first introduced me to boxing and I’ve watched it for as long as I can remember. He took me to see Prince Naseem fight. The speed and gracefulness of his style had me under his spell. I loved what was primal in boxing – two men fighting for the top spot, pitting their strength and wits to the test. Even better still was the restraint, technique and discipline that separates an art form from a fight down the local pub.

Can the gentleman always triumph over the bad guy?

It came as no surprise that I was to date a professional boxer at some point. It was always on the cards I think. The self-assuredness, bordering on plain arrogance, the dedication and gentleman-like demeanor meant I was instantly attracted. I remembered him as I sat watching the Haye fight on Saturday. Like a good British girl, I was of course supporting our homegrown champ (could we really allow yet another Eastern European sporting victory?!). Haye had all the makings of a world champion. Confident, competent and full of promises. He was after Klitschko’s head.

As round followed round, it quickly became apparent that Haye was well out of his depth. Not only did he fail to deliver his famous “Hayemaker” but he was barely able to hit him. Resorting to running at him in mad brawl-like launches, he lost points on lack of skill. Klitschko remained composed and though he took a few hits, he clearly had a clever game plan and stuck to it. I was drawn to Haye’s arrogance like a girl who shouldn’t love the bad boy but I couldn’t help but secretly wish for Klitschko to knock him down.

When the match finished and the Ukrainian was declared the Heavyweight World Champion, Haye took to an embarrassing display of excuses about a little toe and was forced to bow his head after breaking his promise. And you know what, I was reminded why I don’t date the boxer anymore. Cocky, arrogant, full of promises and when failing to deliver, full of just as many excuses. A gentleman-like demeanor but never a gentleman and unlike his sport he was very ungraceful. Klitschko on the other hand, was noble to the end and with his brother proudly in the ring beside him holding his title belts, he was charming to the core. Haye and his little toe and bad excuses limped off and my faith in his ability along with him. Has the gentleman finally restored order and proved the nice guy can finish first? Possibly. I think a trip to Eastern Europe is in order.

Sshhh! We have a birthday party coming up soon. Watch this space for more details.

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