7 July 2010
Hi everyone!
Yesterday was the press launch of my latest collection for Very Autumn/Winter 2010 and I am really pleased with how it all turned out. I absolutely love the black peplum dress that I was wearing it’s great to wear to work or to throw on heels with and wear in the evening -it’s the outfit for when you haven’t got time to go home and get changed- just the perfect black dress really. The coat is just so cute, you can put that over everything and there are also the brilliant black velvet shoes with sparkle on the heel which will be great for Christmas. I’m really proud of it all.
So, in September it will be a year since I started on This Morning and I can hardly believe it. I was talking to Phil about this the other day and just saying how quickly the year has gone. It’s been much calmer than last year and it’s so nice to feel settled and like I have really bedded in. No day is ever the same and there is always something bonkers going on which probably helps… it’s been a great year! I’ve got used to working 4 mornings a week and then coming home and spending time with Harry. So when you don’t see me I’m going to Monkey Music or taking him swimming, and balancing work and being a mum; and finally I feel like I have got that balance just right.
I cannot wait to do the Inca Trail later in the year. We studied the Aztecs and Incas when I was at school and I have always been fascinated by that part of history. I have never been to South America and my sister’s best friend at school was Peruvian, so I can’t believe I get to go, it’s an incredible opportunity. And of course Breast Cancer Care is an amazing charity, a really important cause to raise money for and I am so thankful that I haven’t been affected by it in my own personal life but want to do what I can to help those who have. I was speaking to Fearne about training for it the other day and she assured me that I wouldn’t have to go running or anything but that a walk around the park 3 times a week should do. I wasn’t too worried as I often take Harry out in the pram however she then went on to reveal it takes about 3 hours to get round once! I may as well walk to Peru! I think her idea of light exercise is my idea of hell but running around after Harry will be a good start for me!
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Derek Snood says
I’ll be happy to carry you around Peru Holly
john key says
You have a very attractive way of writing, Holly.
Hannah says
Hey Holly
your amazing, I love watching you everyday on This Morning (not fridays obviously) you make me laugh SO much :’) propper gutted your not doing Xtra Factor this year but like you said u have balanced everything out and u can be the best mum possible to harry <3. All the best, love you lots … Han xx
G says
Wow, congrats on almost one year. Seems like you’ve been there so much longer(in a good way of course):). I record the show everyday and love the chemistry between you and Phil, epecially when you get the giggles. Cracks me up! I love when there is a segment, on making things for the home, like cushions, etc. I can see on your face that you are dying to laugh.
I can’t help but think why would you go to all that trouble to make a cushion, or decorate a chair, when you could just go to Ikea, and buy one really cheap. It always makes me laugh!
Loved the story about your sisters hen night, about you sleeping in the bath. It’s good to see even celebs are just like us on a night out. I’ve spent many nights in the bath, or woke up asleep against the wall, with the curtain as a blanket.
Fun times!
I’m glad you are finding a work/life balance. It’s so important. We’ll miss you on Xtra factor this year though. It really won’t be the same.
Best of luck for the Inca Trail!
Hannah Harbour says
Hey Holly!
xx
I’m a big fan of yours and I love reading your blogs when you do them, they always manage to put a smile on my face. I think it’s great that you’re finally feeling completely settled on This Morning, and now I’ve left school it means I can watch you and Phil nearly every morning… I always manage to have a good laugh at you both haha!
I just want to say thank you for being such a great role model for me and other girls/women, and I really hope I get to meet you one day!
alastair macgillivary says
well very good for you been there a year love you so much xox alastair
Leah (from Breast Cancer Care) says
Thanks for mentioning your Peru Trek, Holly.
If your readers don’t already know, they can join another Breast Cancer Care trek and spend their first night with you, Fearne, Denise and the others. There’s more info here http://events.breastcancercare.org.uk/server/show/nav.248 or people can call our team on 0845 092 0805 or email challenges@breastcancercare.org.uk.
Good luck with the training Holly!
Michael says
What a great year, I want to be a broadcast journalist/ presenter I wish I could work on this morning ;(
Michael
Melissa says
Holly,
I love you gold, coin necklace and have noticed that you are always wearing it. I was just wondering where you got it from asi would like one similar for my 18th? xx
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Karen says
Hi Holly
Just wondered where you got the dress from you were wearing on 6 September, when you returned to the This Morning show. I thought it was lovely!
Thanks
billy glide says
holly your fantastic at physical activities!
Sharon Long says
Hi Holly
Im a big fan and miss u on the X Factor its not the same without you – what happened – why have you disappeared from the Xtra Factor – they need u x
Kim Bond says
I love you millions and think you are the best person to host Ice Dancing. Could you please send me a signed photo of yourself and also could you get me a signed photo of Frankie Poultney. Hope you can love you millions
Kim.
Callum says
Your beautiful
i actually love you XXXXXX
wayne says
your sexy
sasha ashton says
hi there holly love all the things you have been upto such a busy mum,really hoping to hear back from yourself if you can help with my friends charity auction,i sent you a message its named now as the Silent auction in memory of Harry for the neo natal unit in deriford hospital,thanks again i really hope to hear from you thanks sasha
Louise Hadley says
Dear Holly, I saw you were not sure about vaccinations on tv today. Please please, do some of your own research, there are lots of material out there for e.g Tim O’Shea’s The Sanctuary of Human Blood: Vaccination is not Immunization, and there are many more sources you can consult. As a mother your gut feeling is worth giving at least a second thought.
All the best.
Louise
harry says
i just want to say you are the most beautiful woman i have ever seen………. ever
claire says
Hi, I really want a necklace like Holly’s…anyone know where about I can pick one up?
ash says
hi holly…i just wana say that i think your the most beautifulist girl on tv ever…i think your great..ps i love u so much!! lol