Tales Of A Middle Aged Single Gay Man

Steven’s Viewz October 2022 column. Steven’s Viewz Dying to be beautiful the downside and the ups of the Aesthetic - Cosmetic world. Now trust me I am a big believer on looking after yourself. If you start to look a little withered and that moisturiser or body contouring cream is not helping turn the hands of time back the way you want them to. Then by all means it might be time to pay a visit to a qualified doctor to have a sensible treatment that might just hold age back or make you look that little fresher. It is not vain -if your house starts to crumble, or the walls look like they need a coat of paint. No one will lift and eyebrow as you call the decorators or builders But tread carefully for every master of the craft of aesthetics or cosmetic surgery There is a con person or the unqualified want to be -waiting to take your money. Unfortunately, the aesthetics world is still unregulated. ...

Steven’s Viewz How to give a good or bad dinner party. In the 70s and 80s dinner parties were a regular thing. With shows like “Come dine with me” and the rise in costs of eating out, dinner parties are making a huge come back. Though some still entertain at venues outside the home such as restaurants, there is nothing more intimate and fun than having a group of friends or interesting people at your home for a private dinner party. But as much as a good host can make it a terrific night to remember, the wrong recipe for an evening can make for a bad dinner party that can have your guests talking for weeks to come for the wrong reason. When you are holding a dinner party for those who are wine connoisseurs or food gourmets, the dinner conversation will be primarily about both food and drink. Believe it or not the best dinner parties do not always revolve around either. Although putting on a nice show that does not have you locked in the kitchen away from your guests...

Steven’s Viewz. “GOD SAVE THE QUEEN OF FASHION VIVIENNE WESTWOOD” Back in London from several years in Los Angles, my dear friend, the late journalist Lester Middlehurst, could not wait to take me out on to the London party scene. It was all a little overwhelming on our first outing for the launch of Naomi Campbell’s first album. Particularly as, while we pushed through the excitable crowd onto the red-carpet, Lester whispered, “You’re not actually invited. I only have one invite so we will just blag you in!” In true Lester style, blag me in he did, leaving my face as red as the carpet and shaking (blagging is not my forte) and feeling less than confident as I clasped my glass of champagne. It really was a case of me being the only person amongst the assembled celebrity guests I had never heard of! My nerves were soon eased when a lovely woman with a soft accent asked, “How are you tonight? You look great!” It was none other than...

As seen in Vouz magazine. Age is just a number I could not agree more with the divine and fellow Gemini Joan Collins’ statement last month, “It is rude to ask a lady her age”. Or a man, come to think about it. Even though the divine Ms Collins never missed a moment to mention age Trust me, it is certainly a no no at any social occasion. My dread at any dinner party is when age raises its ugly head and someone says “Guess how old I am?” I just want the floor to open and disappear when that one is asked. Or when some ill-advised fellow diner thinks it is appropriate to ask a guest their age. As for me, I am incredibly proud to have reached my age, joining the likes of Tom Cruise and Boy George. It is a joy to be alive and fully active, with just a little more knowledge in life, though I am still prone to a youthful mistake or two! Some people’s issues around age ruin it for others. At a luncheon party I was quite loo...

         STEVEN'S VIEWZ IN VOUZ MAGAZINE  https://www.peecho.com/checkout/162116500461459136/1181866/vouz-magazine-the-september-issue-2022?fbclid=IwAR3z2g2g9-bxy9RqatrlgqBvFFA32oolsyl1SuZuJpUk7A4X9qO2uK3mFxw                                                                                 Steven’s Viewz    The Fab Four    This month I want to share some of the things that keep me not only feeling good, but also looking sharp.   1. Casual wear.  MASTRUM     https://mastrum.com       I don’t know about you, but at 61 I am not ready to change into the dads’ style polo neck and chinos just yet, much as it is still a great look. Equally I am practical about these things and baggy or ripped jeans, or showing ...