Friday, 27 August 2010

PG Tip: Food is love


Another great tip from our Italiano amici. Amore. 

Baci x

Friday, 13 August 2010

PG Tip: Oh the Irish!


They are such jokers. 
Dance wherever you like.
Baci x

Thursday, 5 August 2010

PG Tip: When to move the festa on.

There comes a time at every festa, when it's time to move on...to another festa. Remember festas are fluid - you can't try pin them down to one location, so keep moving.


Knowing the right moment to move is essential to keeping the festa alive for the maximum duration. Usually about 5 or 6 locales make up the perfect festa, but we'e known festas with only 2 or 3 that have also worked quite well.

Here's some clues to perfecting this extended festa technique:

1. Listen to your WingWoman. Remember she knows best. If she says, 'Let's move this festa on!' Go. No questions asked.

2. Any clashes between your suitors start. Such as when the motorbike racer suitor tries to cut in on the paraglider pilot suitor. If there are any signs of suitor clash whatsoever you may have left your move too late. Try to move the festa on before this happens next time, and you'll avoid any damage to your handbag from the potential fallout.

3. You are bored with your outfit. Make a quick change en route to the next festa locale. 2 or 3 changes per festa is about right.

4. Occassionally you may need to move the festa to a new town or island altogether. If you have danced with every suitor on the island for example, and they know you even by your middle name, perhaps take the festa across land or sea.

5. You've danced all your make-up off. Pick a new location, with softer lighting.

6. You've run out props. You've posed with every available hat, puppy and pole. Move on. Gear up again.

7. You've run out of strangers to dance to Pitbull with. Definitely time to move on.

8. You notice the current locale has CCTV or the paps have arrived. Move on. No-one gets your shot for free.

Know the signs and keep the festa alive.

Ciao! Baci x

PG Tip: How to be the Ultimate WingWoman

She's your number 1 advisor and strategist before, during, and after any good Festa.

Modern Wingwomen can serve both their male and female amicis, and while the methods for doing so are slightly different, when done correctly, the results are spectacular.



Being a WingWoman for one of your girlfriends is alot of fun, but it does require fitness + stamina. Try to get plenty of sleep before a holiday / night out with your Top Gun.  You are going to need alot of energy.

By following these basics, you girls are in for a great night out  Enjoy !

1. If you are on an Italian island, a good WingWoman will facilitate a great terrazzo party at your villa before the evenings festa. During the day, it's the WingWomans responsibility to make friends with the locals on the beach and neighbouring boats, ensuring a good mix of amici's old and new at the terrazzo party that evening.

2. As WingWoman, it is your job to advise on outfits for the evening.  You are likely to receive silly questions like "Is this too much leopard print?", "Is this too much gold?"  By now, you should know that there is no such thing as "too" anything.  You may have to remind Top Gun of this on numerous occasions.

3.  An outfit change is required between Aperitivi and Festa.  Remember...there is no such thing as "too" anything.  Ensure Top Gun Glam's up !

4. It's time to move on from the terrazzo party to the Festa. At the Festa, ensure your Top Gun is well hydrated at all times by potential suitors that are vying for her attention.

5. Why not make this a cultural event and sample the national drinks of the potential suitors... E.g, if they are from Mexico, it would be rude not to do a few tequila shots with your new amigos.


6. The festa may be taken up a notch as the tequilas go down.  It's your job to take photos of the evening. It may not be easy at the time, but we've found that photographic evidence helps piece together the missing parts of the evening at the following mornings debrief session. Trust us and keep snapping.

7. We find that memory seems to go to sleep (without you!)  around 3am, just as the festa is going up another notch. You may forget the names of your Top Gun's suitors so this is when extra photos need to be taken. This time of their ID.


8. Suitors who are not appropriate for your Top Gun must be dissuaded asap. Tell him that Top Gun is a lesbian. And she's with you.  You may encounter silly suggestions, the milder ones being something like "I love pretty lesbians".... Be firm... Tell him that you don't like to share.

9. After the festa, a morning debrief is essential and particular attention should be paid to health and wellbeing. Fruit is a must, and from previous PG tips you should know that this can be found in Campari drinks and limoncello.

10. Relive the festa through the photos you so diligently took the night before.  These (especially the ones of the ID) will be extremely helpful in assisting your Top Gun decide which suitor to choose.

Pat yourself on the back for yet another solid WingWoman performance.. Rest up...  It's highly likely your services will be required again in the very near future.

Saluti ! x

Wednesday, 4 August 2010

PG Tip: Love + Romance... Dealing with Marriage Proposals

Marriage is typically the next step people take after a successful dating period. Or a pregnancy.

However, before taking the giant leap into matrimony, be sure to consult the below checklist - no matter how great a boyfriend he is ( or how cute a baby you may have made).

The number 1 reason for divorce is a lack of endorphins in the marriage.

To make sure your romance has the endorphins to last the distance, we suggest choosing a husband with the following characteristics:

1. A Healthy Appetite
A hubby with a healthy appetite will eat both his food and yours, allowing you to maintain your figure. Plus, more room for cocktails !

2. A great sense of humour
With the ever-growing number of festa invites coming your way, you may find that it is increasingly difficult to make time for your personal trainer.
Marrying a funnyman will keep your abs looking toned and terrific!

3. A large music collection
No-one likes doing the same old dance moves time after time. A great music collection will keep you and your hubby dancing till all hours.

So there you go - it really is that simple! Choosing a hubby with the above characteristics guarantees you google-litres of endorphins, ensuring you stay well clear of the D-courts.

You may be standing in the moonlight, on the highest terrazzo of his mega-yacht.
He may be on bended knee.
He may be be about to put 10 carats of Tiffany bling on your hand.

Focus.

Is he hungry, funny and a good dancer?

Don't become another statistic.

Baci + Amore! Ciao x

PG Tip: Today's quickie

After a festa, have you ever thought to yourself 'I'm really worried that the rest of my life is going to be boring after this'?
Don't worry, this is just your (very helpful) sub-conscious talking, giving you a kind reminder to never let boredom in your life. Ever. Fini.
Molto amore.
Baci, ciao x

Tuesday, 3 August 2010

PG Tip: Sport + Fitness

Getting involved in Sport is wonderful for the body, mind and soul.  One of the greatest benefits is an elevated heart rate that helps your body burn calories, which in turn helps you lose weight.

"Getting involved"  can mean either being a participant or a spectator, and our expertise lies in the latter - giving you tips on which games (players) you should be watching to get your heart racing and give you a good workout.

Your first workout schedule:
Date: Saturday, August 7th, 2010
Time: 8:30 AM GMT  (Remember, when it comes to fitness, No Pain, No Gain.  It may be an early hour, but the good news is that you can watch the game in your PJs)
Channel: Sky Sports 2
Sport:  Rugby Union
Teams:  Australia v New Zealand
Uniforms: Australa play in the Green + Gold, New Zealand will be dressed in Black.

Whilst both teams have a large pool of talent to get your heart racing, for a High Impact workout, we recommend you keep your eyes glued to the New Zealander in the Number 10 shirt - Daniel Carter.



Many Modern TV services sometimes let you choose a 'player cam' , usually by pressing the red button, and we recommend selecting this option on Mr. Carter. It will help you stay focused.




Dan Carter: Vital Statistics
Height: 179cm , 5"10"
Nickname: DC  (feel free to cheer him on with this during the game)
Date of Birth: 5th March, 1982
Star Sign: Pisces
Star Sign Compatibility: Cancer + Scorpio
Special talent: Kicking.  He is left footed, which means he is quite..... versatile

Off the Pitch:
DC can be seen on billboards in his underwear all over NZ, so in case you needed another reason to go visit, you now have a very large one...


DC is currently in a relationship with Honor Dillon of the NZ Womens Hockey team, so for now ladies, it's going to have to be looking and not touching.

One final tip for your workout on Saturday.  You may find that the commentary on Sky is quite lacklustre. They are likely to use terms such as "Five - Eigth",  "Lineout", "Scrum" + "Tackle".  Feel free to put the  TV Volume down, and instead turn up some music.  We feel this track will complement your workout perfectly.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SpDr9FOIPI



We plan on releasing a workout schedule for the 2010-11 Premier League season which kicks off on August 15th, 2010.  Our hot tips are sure to keep your heart rate up throughout the cold British winter.

All the best for your first PG Fitness drill this weekend.  We're certain you'll be seeing results in no time!

Monday, 2 August 2010

PG Tip: Avoiding disappointment.

Have you ever had that sinking feeling when you had great expectations, but the reality turned out to be far from the dream? And then worse, you're in an awkward position, stuck on a boat and it's too late to escape?

You need never experience that murky feeling again.

By knowing a few simple, but strategic, questions, you will be guaranteed a grande festa on the azure sea, sempre.

Read on to learn how to use the first essential question.


You're on a terrazzo during the magic hour.

A common conversation might start like this:
Lothario: Ciao bella! Come stai?
Our lady in training: Ciao. Bene, grazie.
Lothario: il nome Guido, e il vostro??
(The luna luce is making you feel giddy...)
OLIT: il nome...


STOP RIGHT THERE!!!


Before you give away too much personal information, such as your name, be sure to ask this important question:


Quanto รจ grande il vostro yacht?


Ask gently, but without hesitation. Remember you require a truthful answer to this question, before continuing the festa. So, despite the effects of the magic hour, pay careful attention to how he responds. Read the signs.
Listen for nervous laughter, mumblings in foreign languages. Make sure he maintains eye contact.
Check for tell-tale (often matching) accessories.
You will need a keen radar at this moment, as any photographic reference (and accessories for that matter) presented may be a forgery. 
Trust your instincts not the soft lighting of the sunset.
It's worth the effort ladies, with a little bit of diligence your night's festa will carry on here:



Or here:



Rather than here:





It really is that simple. Learn this simple phrase, and you never need to feel the wind leave your sails again.

Be prepared and learn this phrase in some other useful languages. Here's a few to make sure you are always well equipped.
Francais: Quelle est la taille de votre yacht?
Espanol: ¿Quรฉ tan grande es su yate?
Norges: Hvor stort er ditt yacht? (believe me, they have good boats)
Russki: ะšะฐะบ ะฒะตะปะธะบะฐ ะฒะฐัˆะฐ ัั…ั‚ะฐ? (good luck with that)
Arab: ูƒูŠู ูƒุจูŠุฑ ู‡ูˆ ุงู„ูŠุฎุช ุงู„ุฎุงุต ุจูƒ؟ (and that)
Nippon: ใฉใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใซๅคงใใชใ‚ใชใŸใฎใƒจใƒƒใƒˆใงใ™ใ‹? (well it's polite to ask)


Importante: for this tip to work, you will need a fairly clear head, and a sharp mind. If you are a newcomer, try this approach prior to your second spritz. But don't despair, with a bit of practice you'll be mastering it after 3 or more. In no time, you won't even realise you're asking Quanto รจ grande il vostro yacht? somewhere between My name is..., and where are you moored? 


Climb aboard ladies and enjoy your grande festa.


Ciao! Baci xx

Sunday, 1 August 2010

PG Tip: Dating...How to transform the "Walk of Shame" into the "Stride of Pride"

It's happened to the best of us.
After a Big Festa, you decide to have an impromptu dance party back at your bf's/gf's and wake to find that you are without Ammo (toiletries, lingerie, your Sunday best).



With a tiny bit of planning, and a little bit of effort, you can turn that Walk of Shame into your most fabulous Stride of Pride.

Before your next night out:
Step 1: Ensure all handbags / clutches in your posession have two tiny permanent fixtures.  Lipstick and vial of perfume.

The Morning After the Big Festa + Dance Party:
Step 2:  Fragrance your clothes from the night before with the perfume that you have so diligently packed in your handbag/clutch.
Step 3:  Shower.  Wash hair if it was a particularly energetic dance party.
Step 4:  Moisturise.  Ladies, you may have to use your mans anti-wrinkle face cream all over your body, but it's never a bad thing to have less wrinkles on places such as your calves.
Step 5:  Deodorant:  You may have to borrow your bf's 'Lynx' or the like, but keep in mind this is just for the short term.
Step 6:  Dig out that Lipstick from Step 1. Glam up. Don't be shy.
Step 7:  Drape yourself in that sweet smelling outfit from last night and put on a huge smile.

Put on some great music while your dance partner cooks you breakfast.

On your way out, borrow a pair of sunglasses.  The bigger the frames, the better!

By now, you will be feeling + looking fabulous !  One issue you may encounter is that now you are looking so glam again, your bf/gf may wish to have another dance party before you go...  It's up to you...

Stride with Pride onto your next destination knowing that you played a dynamite Away game.



Should you wish to take the Stride of Pride up to the next level, there is one thing you can do to make sure your next away game is an even greater success.

Encourage your bf/gf to purchase a motorbike.
Next time, you can make the journey to your next destination via the Ride of Pride 


Happy travels !

PG Tip: Fashion tip in practice - Anna dello Russo

She may be the Creative Director of Vogue Japan, but she has to get her inspiration from somewhere, right?

It appears that Signora dello Russo has been making great use of her PG Tips, in particular, our old adage of "There's no such thing as 'Too' anything".

Let's take you through Anna's example.

Example number one:
A rookie may ask herself/himself, "Is this dress too revealing?"




Anna dello Russo: "No."




Example number two:
Rookie error:  "Is this too much Leopard print?".



Anna dello Russo:   "HELL No!"

Anna:  With a cold glass of our finest Prosecco in hand, Saluti !

PG Tip: Travel

When on vacation a great way to get to know the locals, is by showing a keen interest in their habitat, including the local wildlife.
Here's how one lady did this on her recent Sicilian vacanze.




We heard what happened next, but sorry readers, we didn't get the shot.

Why not try this approach on your next vacation? We'd love to hear how it works for you.

Saturday, 31 July 2010

PG Tip: Health + Wellbeing

Be sure to eat plenty of fruit every day. Fruit is a great source of vitamins and anti-oxidants so your skin will glow, and you will have plenty of energy for the evening festa. Slices of Fruit can be found in Campari drinks. Other great sources of Fruit are limoncello or watermelon crush. Plus there are many other colourful options. Why not experiment with them all? And don't worry if you mix them up. In some cultures this is know as Fruit Salad.
Watermelon Crush


Fruit Salad

PG Tip: The New Religion

Ciaoism.

The basic tenets of Ciaoism are very simple to follow- Love and Laughter for All.

To practice, all you need to do is greet as many people as possible with a smile and a friendly "Ciao".

Followers of this new religion are called Ciaoists.

Those who are greeted with a smile from you and a friendly "Ciao", but decline to respond in a positive way can be classified as "Ciao mean".  But don't lose faith. They will come around eventually.  Keep up the Ciao's regardless.

All are welcome in the Church of Ciao.

Members are encouraged to make a pilgrimage to Italy as often as possible to practice their new religion in it's homeland.

Ciao x


PG Tip: The Perfect Cocktail for Summer - The Sgroppino

This is the drink that will have you and your guests feeling ripe and ready for any Festa that lies ahead.

What's great about this drink is that
1) It's so, so easy to make - even if you are a bit tipsy already
2) It's unbelievably refreshing.

To make:
Step 1.  Pour 1 x bottle Prosecco into a jug
Step 2.  Add 5 x scoops Lemon Sorbet into the jug (1 scoop for every glass)
Step 3.  Blend - this can be done with a blender or even just a wooden spoon

To serve:
Chilled glasses only.  No plastic.

To wear:
As ever, something fabulous.  This drink deserves to be enjoyed with a sprinkle of bling.  Show some respect and glam up just a smidge.

To note:
Try not to get the name of this drink, Sgroppino, confused with a similar sounding italian word - Pompino.  This could get you into alot of trouble/fun (whichever way you want to look at it).

Saluti. X

Friday, 30 July 2010

PG Tip: Fashion

1. No black on the island.
Exception A. It's part of an animal print design.












Exception B. You need it to deliver the headlines.


PG Tip: Food

Meal times are a great opportunity to give and receive love. Why just have a pepperoni when you can have amore!

PG Tip: 101.1

1. The word 'too' is unnecessary. There is no such thing as 'too' much or 'too' little.
example: Is this outfit too much? No. Is this bikini too little? No.

2. Flirt with everyone.

3. Learn the word 'Yes' in every language. Use it often.

4. Have a range of 'professions'. It will open up a whole new world of opportunities.
example: Hi, I'm a 'fitness instructor'.

5. If you have a terrazzo, use it.

PG Tip: Key phrases to know for your next Italian island vacanze

Siede Ti: Sit down

Sensa Camici: Take your shirt off

Fotografica per mi Calendario:  I want to take a photo of you for a calendar

Bel Culo:  Nice Ass

Quanto grande il vostro yacht?:  How big is your yacht?

Used correctly, these key phrases will guarantee your place in history on the island... and a sell-out calendario for the next year.

Exhibit A:

Exhibit B



Exhibit C



Baci Amici's XXX

PG Tips Track # 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VDjAkhffAA

PG Tip: Health + Wellbeing

Don't ever go to bed sober, you'll get eaten alive by the mozzies. (Note: this is especially true on islands)