Archive for August, 2013

Gok’s Wok – available for pre-order now!

Posted on August 30th, 2013 in Food,News

Gok's Wok - 2013 BookIn his brand new book, Gok shares his favourite recipes for fresh and healthy meals – inspired by the flavours of Asia

Gok’s recipes draw influence from the East, as he teaches us how to add flavour and a splash of originality through his distinctive style of simple, fast cooking.

Chapters cover all occasions from lunch ideas to dinner parties and date nights and include curries, stir-fries, noodles, salads, soups and even desserts.

He shares many of his family’s traditional recipes too, but gives them a modern twist for today’s kitchen tables – try Shanghai Chicken and Spring Greens, Malaysian-style Prawn and Crab Soup and Spicy Beef Thai Noodles Gok-style. And, running throughout, are Gok’s words of advice on wok cooking, his favourite ingredients and tips on preparation and entertaining Gok-style.

For Gok, great eating should be hassle-free, and these recipes are exactly that – tasty dishes that are low stress, good for you and make minimal mess.

This title will be released on October 10, 2013.

Pre-order now.

Autumn Gok for Tu collection in stores now!

Posted on August 29th, 2013 in Fashion,News

Gok Wan for TU - Autumn 2013Hi my lovelies!
Check out my latest Gok for Tu collection for Sainsbury’s.
I’ve applied a 1940s American twist, seen in the fit, flared hems, long plunging necklines and billowing fabrics. The separates are endlessly interchangeable and easy to wear for a new look every day of the week. The flared skirts flatter waistlines and the slim line pants subtly skim the hips, whilst elsewhere my trademark hidden support systems work like pure magic. Ladies, this is a workwear collection that works as hard as you do! I hope you like it
Gok xx

NotDressedAsLamb.com: My Interview With Stylist Gok Wan (Part 2) | Validation, Make Up, & Why We Blog

Posted on August 25th, 2013 in Press Cuttings



Finally – here’s part two of my interview with stylist, author and TV presenter Gok Wan! I was lucky enough to be invited as a VIP (along with four other gorgeous bloggers) by Activia UK to attend their Feel Good From Within campaign event in Westfield, London the other week. I split the interview into two parts as we talked about so much – you can read part one here, which covered weight loss, self esteem for teens and 40+ women, plastic surgery, and live TV.

This second part is just as fascinating, and we covered seeking validation, make up, why we blog and his favourite Gok TV shows, amongst other things. (See photo below for the other blogger’ names and links 🙂

So here’s part two – enjoy!

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Daily Mail: FIRST LOOK: Gok Wan’s latest collection for Tu at Sainsbury’s takes a tip from the super stylish 1940s

Posted on August 25th, 2013 in Press Cuttings

Capsule workwear collection of 33 pieces is priced £20 to £40 and comes in sizes 8-22

Brunette model in new lifestyle images is a size 10 and the redhead is a size 14

‘Boardroom to bar’ range will be sold in 200 Sainsbury’s stores from August 29

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2395639/FIRST-LOOK-Gok-Wans-autumn-winter-2013-collection-Tu-Sainsburys-takes-tip-super-stylish-1940s.html#ixzz2czxMah00

Charity of the month – August: Stroke Association

Posted on August 1st, 2013 in Charities

Stroke AssociationHappy Summertime my lovelies!

I hope you’re all having a wonderful, sun-filled summer and either enjoying your school holidays, or taking a break somewhere amazing!!!

It’s time to tell you about my charity of the month for August. They are the incredible Stroke Association. Now these guys are doing one hell of a job to help us understand more about what strokes are and also helping those who have suffered. You may not know, but three times more women die of a stroke every year than those who die of breast cancer…thats how serious this is guys. Please read on to find out how you can help this amazing charity and make a huge difference to so many peoples lives.

Love you guys xxx

The Stroke Association is the UK’s leading stroke charity. Stroke is one of the greatest health challenges we face. But no one ever thinks it will happen to them.

What is a stroke?
A stroke is like a heart attack in the brain.

It happens when the blood supply to part of your brain is cut off and the cells are damaged or die. In the UK, someone somewhere has a stroke every five minutes. Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age. And it is devastating.

Who do we help?
Rachel Inglefield, 40, is a mum of two. Just twelve days after giving birth to her baby boy, James, she had a stroke. You can watch her story here.

Children and even babies can have strokes too. We feel privileged to support hundreds of amazing children who have had to rebuild their young lives after stroke. Meet the little girl who won the Children’s Courage Award at our Life After Stroke Awards 2013, eight-year-old Charlotte Neve.

Nobody is immune from stroke, including Hollywood stars. Mum of three, Sharon Stone, had a near-fatal stroke when she was just 41.

Sharon Stone

Sharon is a supporter of the Stroke Association and says:

“Many people think that strokes only happen to old people. But that’s just not true, in fact, strokes happen to young people and often to young women.”

Five things you didn’t know about stroke
Stroke kills three times more women every year in Britain than breast cancer.

More women than men have strokes.

18,000 British women of working age have a stroke every year.

400 children and babies a year have a stroke – that’s more than one a day.

More people than ever are surviving stroke and there are now over one million stroke survivors in the UK.

Wear a Stroke Solidarity String!
Russell KaneSaving thousands of lives and preventing lifetimes of disability start with awareness. That’s why we created our Stroke Solidarity String. It’s a symbol to show you are stroke-aware and support the Stroke Association. Buy a string like our celebrity supporter, comedian Russell Kane, and wear it, show it, share it.

Get your Stroke Solidarity String on our website now

Elsewhere in fashion-land, Style for Stroke sees award-winning style PR expert and long-standing Stroke Association supporter Nick Ede launch a new initiative bringing the glamorous worlds of style, celebrity and fashion together to help raise money and awareness for the charity. Upcoming collaborations include partnerships with the luxury nail varnish brand Ciate, cool bag makers Zatchel and handwash and lotion supremos Bayliss and Harding.

Donate
Just text STROKE 3 to 70300 and donate £3 today. It only takes a couple of seconds to make a BIG difference.

100% of your text donation goes to the Stroke Association.

Or you can donate via our website

If you would like to learn about the terms and conditions for donating by text please visit How your support helps on our website.

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