Why I’m single
I’ve come to accept that the question “Why are you single?” isn’t the double edged insult I take it for. Some people genuinely are perplexed when they get to know you and you say you’ve…
Horsemeat and Cheaters
Horse meat and Cheaters. I’m not going to lie to you my precious. I’m not really fussed about the horsemet fiasco. I don’t like ready meals and M&S are my meat suppliers of choice. I…
4 Tips For Single Women On Valentine’s Day
For women in relationships, Valentine’s Day expectations and lists were set in advance – you’ll have a date with your partner, and perhaps exchange some romantic gifts. But for us single women, Valentine’s Day means…
The Facebook photo CV
The Facebook Photo CV Remember when internet dating was a little bit dirty. I mean it was a sordid secret. You would meet couples and ask how they met and neither one of them could…
the marriage debate
So I’ve figured it out. It’s only taken me 30 years – yeah I’m 30 this week. Who knows what age I will be next week. Anyway I digress. Back in the olden days marriage…
disappearing acts
Disappearing Acts This is one film that I wanted to love but like every Terry McMillan book it just didn’t speak to me beyond the first 40 minutes of trying really hard to like it.…
My Brown Sugar
I love this movie despite duck lip monotone Taye Diggs because it’s all about a woman who fell in love with Hip Hop. She took that passion and turned it into her work. She took…
The fancy dress code
The Dress code So it’s kicked off. Some of the people who come to casa de Chelsea are annoyed that whilst they make effort and get dressed up AS PER THE THEME others choose that…
Mr Waterstone
Mr. Waterstone’s I was at my hang out looking for books despite promising myself no more books until I’ve thrown out a few at home. But alas ….I am weak. Sue me, I like to…
Single Boring Female
Single Boring Female. This is a rant. I know I lament about the men a lot but I do talk about other things in my REAL life. To all of those single black women who…