It might come as a surprise to hear that I pretty much love Vanessa Feltz.
The TV presenter always seems like a really nice lady (aside from that episode on Celebrity Big Brother) and I love her husband Big Ben too. When they were on Wife Swap they seemed like awesome fun and at events they always seem to be genuinely happy to be with each other, unlike some moany-faced, miserable celeb pairings.
I also realise, before you start, that she’s at a Breast Cancer Awareness charity event, hence the pink outfit. I do feel compelled to let you know that not one other person at the event was wearing pink and there wasn’t a pink dress code, but I appreciate her effort and party spirit. And the fact that Big Ben has a matching tie, nice touch.
So all that’s clear. I love her and I get the Barbie colour scheme.
However, am I alone in thinking that this is not a good look for a 47 year old journalist who wants to be taken more seriously as a political pundit? I could probably see past the sparkly pink cocktail gown – I’ve seen worse and it fits and flatters her pretty well (although considering her dad ran a lingerie shop, she could maybe have splashed out on a pair of Spanx).
What I can’t see past is the godawful combo of shiny, spandex evening gloves complete with jewellery worn over the top, small child’s sparkly bag and – kill me now – marabou-trim stripper shoes. Matchy-matchy to this level is strictly the preserve of Paris Hilton and HRH The Queen. Lady, what the hell were you thinking?
Image via The Good Ole Daily Mail