Whistles

A few months ago I decided that rather than continue to buy tat from Topshop and H&M I was going to start investing in more quality pieces. So from now on it's all about: Whistles.

To be honest, the high-end highstreet brand is a little on the pricey side for me, but luckily they have bloody good sales and there is an outlet shop near my mum's house in Somerset.

Since it's rebrand and new vision, Whistles just keeps on getting better. And I for one love, love, LOVE it.

Some of the bargains I've managed to get:

RRP £150 | Outlet price £45

RRP £125 | Sale price £65

RRP £85 | Sale price £45

*Dear Whistles, could you please sponsor my wardrobe? With fondest regards, Tegan x

127 Hours

In an excellent start to 2011, Danny Boyle's 127 Hours opened in cinemas this week. The film is based on the true story of Aron Ralston, a rock climber who in 2003 was forced to make the ultimate survival decision when his arm became trapped by a boulder.

Most of us know what this decision entails and it's an inevitably graphic and disturbing scene that - let's face it - is difficult viewing at best. The stories of audience members fainting in cinemas has only made matters worse, but don't let that put you off - this film is much, much more than a bloody gore fest.

127 Hours - James Franco

In simple terms, this is why you should watch 127 Hours:
- It's Danny Boyle at his absolute best.
- James Franco is nothing short of mesmerizing as Ralston.
- It's a perfect runtime at 94 minutes long. Not enough (clever) films manage this.
- The soundtrack, from start to finish, is just so damn cool.
- It's funny. No really, it is.
-  That said, it's moving and emotional and you will probably need tissues.
- Just one man stuck in a canyon? Think again.