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NEW BOND GIRL
Well, if the rumours are true, then Penelope Cruz looks set to be the next Bond Girl in the next Bond Film with Daniel Craig again playing James Bond.
Penelope Cruz is a stunning woman and would make a great Bond Girl. Sexy, sassy and surprisingly over the age of 40 years! This is unusual for Bond films as normally the ladies are also a lot younger. But Penelope isn’t the oldest Bond Girl so far – that title goes to Dame Judy Dench who played “M”.
Well, that’s the next Bond Girl sorted but what about the Bond Music? Who will be successful in the bid for the next Bond Theme? Having listened to a bit of Muse lately they fit the bill of Chris Cornell who performed the Bond Theme for Casino Royale with his “You Know My Name”. This Bond theme was edgy, fiesty, rocky, was face paced and full of energy. Muse would be fantastic with their dark, emotive, energetic and extravagant feel. Their live shows are incredible and the Bond Tribute Band The Name is Band think they would be really big contenders!
Bond Girl Hairstyles
Sarah (female vocalist and Bond Girl in the Bond Tribute Band The Name is Band) has spent hours looking on-line for inspirational Bond Girl hairstyles for a recent live DVD recording. The Bond Tribute Band The Name is Band recorded several songs: Skyfall, From Russia With Love, Live & Let Die, The Man With The Golden Gun, Thunderball and Diamonds Are Forever. To see the videos then visit our website.
Sarah found that the early iconic styles used big curlers followed by a huge amount of backcombing. Then followed about a litre of hairspray to hold it all in place so everything moved at the same time or didn’t move at all! Thankfully new products and styles have been made since then and Bond girl hairstyles now are much more relaxed but are still really glamorous. There isn’t really a Bond Girl hair look anymore so there are lots to choose from. So whether your hair is long, short, curly or straight there is a glamorous and sexy style that will suit both the event and your chosen dress for the evening.
If you have long hair then go for the loose big curls that fall casually to the shoulders, or tight curls along the 50’s Hollywood styles. For short hair, opt for the cropped sultry look or even the messy “bed hair” look for the ultimate in phooaar. If you have mid-length hair a tousled and loosely pinned “up-do” or a well-groomed and brushed back but seriously sexy ponytail.
Add some sparkles, diamante pins, ribbons, fresh flowers, bows, sequins to the finished hairstyle for added bling. All Bond girl hairstyles have something in common though – the hair looks glossy and healthy and has ooooodles of glamour! So whatever your own hair length and style there is a Bond girl look that will match both you and your chosen outfit.
When that bond music starts, and if you’re lucky enough to be at a Thunderball where The Name is Band the Bond Tribute Band are performing, then you’ll be A View to a Kill on the dancefloor! (See what we did there?)
How do I dress like a bond girl?
It’s your opportunity to be a Bond girl for a night – and there are lots of Bond girls to model yourself on! Pussy Galore, Plenty O’Toole, Holly Goodhead and Honey Ryder! Lots of names with double entendres! Of course, it may get a bit chilly if you turned up at a party dressed like Ursula Andress in a bikini or with gold body paint all over but you’d certainly grab more than your fair share of attention! There’s also the black bodysuit/catsuits although be warned these outfits are fairly unforgiving – you may be a little bit more Pussy Galore than you intended to be!
You don’t have to go that far though! There are stunning dresses available and every bond girl had the opportunity to wear a sexy and stunning dress either in the film or walking down the red carpet afterwards so there are lots of options available. Look at your own figures – what style dress works well on you – backless, plunging necklines, halter neck, bodycon, floaty and flirty – there will be a bond style dress to fit!
Whatever your bodyshape remember the emphasis should be on top to toe glamour. To be honest, the more glamorous the better and this may be one of the occasions when you can actually get away with wearing top to toe in sequins without looking like you are a Shirley Bassey tribute singer! That’s the job of the female singer in the The Name is Band the Bond Tribute Band – now she LIVES in head to toe sequins – all day, everyday!