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Dating Profiles We Love!

Friday, August 28th, 2009

We take our hats off this week to these two members for their fantastic profiles and great photos.  Ladies and gentlemen, may we introduce….

Louise from Gwent

Date Louise from Gwent

Louise, 38 from Gwent

It’s certainly a heads up to Louise for her beautifully written profile and sassy photos – she looks as fabulous on holiday as she does in her British weather warmers!   She’s not a fan of cooking but loves to ski, snowboard and wakeboard – so if you’re as good on a board as you are with a chopping board, you could be her man! (more…)

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Date Film: 500 Days Of Summer

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

500 Days of Summer in cinemas September 4th

500 Days of Summer is in cinemas from September 4th

Boy meets girl.  Boy falls in love.  Girl doesn’t.  It’s not your conventional romantic comedy but it’s a story about love that will strike a chord with everyone.

500 Days of Summer is an anatomy of a romance; part autobiography and part fantasy.  The idea for the film was sparked by two young screenwriters – one recovering from a badly bruised heart, the other in a long-term relationship – reminiscing over romances that could have been, that maybe should have been, but for some reason just weren’t.   So how, wondered writers Scott Neustadter and Michael Weber, does a young romantic survive such a reality?

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Online Dating Is Even Better With Inbox Filters!

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

We’ve added inbox filters to JustSingles.com so now it’s easier to manage all your winks and messages.

We all love a full inbox when we’re dating online, but it can be a bit overwhelming if you haven’t logged in for a few days or been away on holiday and return to find your inbox choka-bloc.   So we’ve added inbox filters to help you whittle down which winks and messages you want to see first. (more…)

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Countdown To The Bank Holiday Weekend

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
London's Notting Hill Carnival is on August 30th and 31st

London's Notting Hill Carnival, August 30th and 31st

If you haven’t made any plans for next week’s Bank Holiday, here’s a run-down of date ideas and days out – many of which are free!

And if you’re looking for someone to share the three-day weekend with, login to JustSingles.com and see who’s online.   Bank holiday is still a few days away – and you never know what might happen! (more…)

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Recipe: Parma Ham Wrapped Scallops

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Parma ham wrapped scallops with Marsala and sage

Parma ham wrapped scallops with Marsala and sage

Dazzle your date with this simple yet rather impressive looking scallop recipe – just double check they aren’t allergic to seafood first!

This classic combination of scallops wrapped in cured Parma ham and cooked in Marsala looks stylish, tastes delicious and is very easy to cook, so it’s a winning dish if you’ve suggested dinner at yours!

If you’ve never cooked scallops before, the only thing to bear in mind is that they can become chewy if they’re over-cooked, so get the rice ready first and quickly pan-fry the scallops just before serving.   For a smart starter or a decadent light lunch,  serve the scallops over a green salad and forget the rice. (more…)

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Thirteen Revealing Questions

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Uncover a different side of your date with these revealing questions!

Uncover a different side of your date with these revealing questions!

Forget the usual ‘getting to know you’ questions.  Here are thirteen bizarre but wonderfully revealing questions that’ll uncover another side of your date.

Reveal another side of your date with our baker’s dozen of random questions, and we guarantee they’ll be mulling them over long after the date’s finished.

And if you have any random great date questions to add, we’d love to hear them – leave us a comment below. (more…)

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Summer Celebrity Spotting

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Samuel L Jackson and A-list pals at St James's Hotel & Club in London

Samuel L Jackson and A-list pals at St James's Hotel & Club in London

We’ve been celebrity spotting this summer and here’s where the rich and famous have been heading to date, dine and unwind.

It seems that celebrities have been frequenting all sorts of bars and restaurants this summer – from the seriously classy to our High Street favourites.  It just goes to show that wherever you take your date, you may well spot a star!

Russell Crowe is reportedly filming and producing his 2010 Robin Hood film and has been spotted at The Royal Oak in Paley Street near Maidenhead, and drinking Guinness with friends at The Good Intent pub in Puttenham, Surrey. (more…)

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Essential Date Wear: The Maxi Dress

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Plait Strap Maxi Dress £19.99, Internacionale

Plait Strap Maxi Dress £19.99, Internacionale

Wondering what to wear for that date?  When summer’s in the air there’s nothing more elegant, feminine and flattering than a maxi dress.  And here’s our best buys under £100.

Essential date wear in the summer months, the maxi dress can be dressed up or down depending on the date, and crosses seamlessly from daytime to evening wear with a few extra accessories.   It’s great for a lunchtime picnic in the park, followed by an evening in a wine bar with friends.

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Seven Unusual & Quirky Summer Dates

Friday, August 14th, 2009
Watch them fly at the International Worthing Birdman competition

Watch them fly at the International Worthing Birdman competition

Britain is alive with strange events and local customs that make for an unusual and entertaining date.  Here’s what’s on in August, September and October 2009.

A good laugh and plenty to talk about are the ingredients for a great date, and few things are more entertaining than a group of people competing to make a fool of themselves by wrestling in gravy, gurning through a horse collar or attempting to fly from a pier!

We aren’t suggesting that all the events listed here are suitable for the first date – gravy wrestling isn’t exactly wining and dining!

But if you’re on date number three or four and the sun is shining, why not jump in the car and take a road trip to one of these bizarre and quirky British events.  It beats another film and restaurant any day! (more…)

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Date Film: Coco Before Chanel

Thursday, August 13th, 2009
Audrey Tautou is Gabrielle Chanel in Coco Before Chanel

Audrey Tautou is Gabrielle Chanel in Coco Before Chanel

This is definitely one for the ladies – but men, if you’re looking for a date film that will earn you some Brownie points, Coco Before Chanel is it.

This is the story of Gabrielle Chanel, who begins her life as a headstrong orphan and through an extraordinary journey becomes the legendary couturier who embodied the modern woman and became a timeless symbol of ambition, success, freedom and style.

Fashionistas will love the intricate details including the inspiration for the striped mariners sweater and the conception of the legendary Chanel bag. (more…)

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