Hot Five

Julie & Julia
In this true story, Meryl Streep stars as the famed food writer and TV chef Julia Child, an inspiring woman with an intense and insatiable passion for food. Julie Powell, played by Amy Adams, is a New York secretary who became so inspired by Julia Child, that she wrote a blog and a book about the year she spent preparing all 534 recipes in Julia’s cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. It’s a deliciously refreshing film – the characters aren’t on a desperate hunt to find happiness through a man, but through food! How can you resist that?! I loved this flick – amazing acting, mouth-watering food and a gorgeous storyline – it’s a must see! In cinemas now

WIN: We've got 20 double passes to Julie and Julia to give away here! 

 

We’ve still got exactly 27 days until New Moon the film is released– but, Twilight fans rest assured, as of this week you can nab yourself a copy of the official soundtrack! With tracks from Death Cab for Cutie, Muse, Thom Yorke and even Aussie rockers Eskimo Joe, this album is full of hot indie-folk tracks. The theme of New Moon as described by author Stephenie Meyer is all about "losing true love", and music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas has done a great job pulling together 16 original songs for the soundtrack which all evoke the angsty vibe of teenage heartbreak. Now we just need the actual movie!

 
WIN: We've got five copies of the New Moon Soundtrack to give away to some lucky nzgirl readers! To get yourself in the draw simply click on the 'I want to win' button at the bottom of the page and enter 'NEW MOON'
 

SkyCity Spring Racing Celebration
Yes ladies, the glamorous racing season is upon us! One of the hottest ways to watch the Melbourne Cup this year is set to be SkyCity's Spring Racing Celebration (November 3, SkyCity Convention Centre). Think an afternoon filled with thrilling live racing action, indulgent Champagne and gourmet canapés, along with incredible entertainment from Peter Ulrich Band and special guests Nathan Haines and DJ General Lee. Dress to impress and you could return flights for two to Sydney, and everyone who attends has the chance to win Emirates business class return flights for two to Dubai!
Limited tickets are available now for $149 and are on sale from Ticketek

WIN: We're giving away a glam Spring Racing Celebration Pack worth over $500, including a double pass to the event and luxe accomodation at the SkyCity Grand Hotel here...
 

Sideswipe: The Book
We're big fans of Swideswipe columnist Ana Samways (also editor of the hilarious www.spareroom.co.nz), so we're super excited to see that she's released an entire book filled with Sideswipe goodness! Sideswipe: The Book features all the very best bits from the Sideswipe column's seven years of existance. Hilarious, classic and uniquely kiwi this book makes a great coffee table read, and is conviently out just in time for Christmas - so would also make a wicked pressie. For a limited time you can buy it online from The Warehouse for a mere $14.99 (saving $5). Available from The Warehouse now.

WIN: We've got a copy of Sideswipe: The Book to give away to one lucky reader! To get yourself in the draw simply click on the 'I want to win button' at the bottom of the page and enter 'SIDESWIPE'

Nimue
Even with the ‘four seasons in one day’ type weather we've had lately, sunscreen is a must-have for every nzgirl’s beauty arsenal to protect you from the skin damaging effects of ultra violet light. We’re loving Niume’s Sun-C SPF 20, a gorgeously light cream that protects your skin with a combination of high broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and antioxidants with anti-ageing benefits to help reduce and prevent the visible signs of photo aging. It’s suitable for all skin types, and contains active ingredients to help the skin retain moisture. Nab it now! RRP from $45.00, www.nimueskin.com