A final word.

The June Ball really was the greatest night of our lives. We hope you all enjoyed it too.

Keep living the dream, Castle. Keep living the dream.

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT.

HEY, WE'RE TOO EXCITED ABOUT THE BALL TO UPDATE THE BLOG NOW. PLUS THERE'S LOADS TO DO BEFORE THE BIG NIGHT. HERE'S A MESSAGE FROM WILL'S BROTHER, ALASTAIR.

SEE YOU ALL TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gifts.

 

"Katie" by Will

"Faye" by Gaz

"Das Emily" by Tom

"Annabel"  by Will (private commission)

Dress advice. It's not too late...

So you think you can dance?

 

Many people find dancing to be very embarassing; some even suffer from chorophobia, the fear of dancing. To combat this potential June Ball-ruining problem, we decided to put together a dance routine that we can pull out on the night. We don't know what  the theme is yet so we've deliberately designed it to be adaptable to most songs- you'll probably notice some jazz, ballet, and hip-hop influences!

If you're someone who gets nervous at the thought of dancing we'd recommend practising in front of a mirror, and learning a few 'core' moves to help you get down and boogie on the night. Don't let nerves ruin what is supposed to be the greatest night of your life.

When JBU met Heidi.

JBU: Some have called the June Ball a 'twelve hour date'. What did you learn on Take Me Out (TMO) that could help guests to cope with the pressure?

Heidi: It's always hard when you’re under pressure, but the main thing to remember is just to be yourself. There is no point pretending to be who you're not! Enjoy the moment, as it will go so quick.


JBU: What's the longest date you've ever been on?


Heidi: The longest date I have ever been on.... well , it was probably the worst date that seemed to go on forever. It was a guy from a dating site, who literally was nothing like his picture! I had to spend the evening with him and all his friends in a pub singing karaoke. I literally did not fancy him whatsoever and he spent the evening showing me off to his friends. I spent all night trying to think of an excuse to leave, but I did not have the heart to do that to him.  At the end of the night he asked for a kiss.... He got my cheek!!! awwwww ~ (IT was definitely a case of NO LIKEY, NO LIGHTY!!)

JBU: Traditionally guys buy gifts for the girls. What's a good gift for a date to the ball?


Heidi: I would say "perfume" ~ I love the saying "A woman who wears no perfume has no future." The guy will love the fact the girl smells nice and I am sure the girl would think it was a lovely thought. If that’s a little expensive, how about a candy necklace, looks pretty and if the guy is on good form he might get a little nibble!!!


JBU: You had some really nice dresses on TMO. What kind of dresses should the girls be looking for?


Heidi: How exciting for them!!! I would literally love this. Pick something that you will probably never get to wear again, something spectacular, so you get the WOW factor. Personally, I love colour, so would go for something bright, but black is slimming and can look very elegant. Make sure its comfortable and you can walk and sit down in it!! And most importantly, make sure you get lots of photos looking "STUNNING!"

JBU: A couple of the girls are taking another girl to the ball. Would you rather spend a night out with the girls or with a special guy?


Heidi: I think a Ball is very romantic and if the girl has been asked by a guy then they should definitely go together, however, I know only too well how it feels not to have a guy, so a night with the girls will be just as fun and I'm sure if she is looking beautiful, she won't be hanging out with the girls for too long!

 I hope you all have a great night, Enjoy every single minute. Lots of love. ~ Heidi ~ xxxx

Our picks of the wine.

We went to 'June Ball Wine Tasting' last night. It was a great event and an absolute bargain at just £10! We made sure to spit and rinse after each tasting to cleanse the palate. This meant we were really able to taste the flavours of each wine and make sure to choose the best wine for the evening. 

Here are our top picks from each category:

G7 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - Loncomilla, Chile - £10.00

Colour: Red

Units per pound: 0.975

Gaz said: Powerful and generous on the palate, with mature and well structured tannins. Soft notes of pepper, tobacco and vanilla are interviewing with a deep and sweet black fruit. Delicious finish with a great persistence and equilibrium. Without a doubt the best red on the list!

Will said: A lot nicer than the stuff they serve in the Undie. It doesn't make me gag and the after taste is just about bearable. Two out of two thumbs up.

Alma Mora Viognier - San Juan, Argentina - £8.00

Colour: White

Units per pound: 1.27

Gaz said: Lovely aromatic wine with shades of apricot and peach. Las Moras is already recognised as a producer of some of Argentina's best fine wines and the finest viognier. This is great value for money; you won't see a Las Moras on the market for the price again. Get involved!

Will said: I don't normally drink white wine but this one is unusually moist. It's also the second cheapest white wine on the list and has an unusually high units per pound ratio.

Pinot Grigio Blush Sartori - Veneto, Italy - £8.00

Colour: mix of red and white
 

Units per pound: 1.078

Gaz said: A delicate pink colour, this elegant wine from Sartori has crisp, clean, summer fruit flavours on the palate and a style that sits slightly on the sweeter side of off-dry. Incredibly versatile and very drinkable!


Will said: This type of wine confuses me. It's both red and white. What's the deal with that? Like most wines though, it's not something you enjoy whilst you're drinking it but it's definitely good enough to get drunk on. Recommended.

Hope this helps. Let us know what your top picks are in the comments box below.