Week 3 Hollywood Glamour

To celebrate the Hollywood Glamour of Week 3, I shall be making some make-up related posts throughout this week (which reminds me still time : up until 1.59pm on Monday 22nd October you can get 10% OFF the gorgeous Natural Allure Make-up Collection.  To qualify for the discount simply use the code WEEK11 at checkout.)

 

 

In the meantime, here is a summary of Week 3

Dance 1 - Fern & Artem

Type	Charleston
Music	“Supercalifragilistic” (from Mary Poppins)
Costume	Similar to the red dress from last week, but in white with a delicate lace bejeweled neckline.
Score	Craig Breville Toaster	Darceyah? Bussell	Len 7 Goodman	Bruno Ravioli	TOTAL
	5	6	6	6	23
Comments	Early outburst from Ravioli as he stands up to give his interpretation of punch in the step. Breville Toaster needs to swivel, or sorry he needs more swivel.  Considered the dance laboured. Darcey in microphone malfunction.

Dance Two – Victoria  & Brendan

Type	Rumba
Music	“Up Where we Belong” (from an Officer and a Gentleman)
Costume	Midnight blue with gold details, very stylish, although cause of wardrobe malfunction. Would go well with blue mascara me thinks.
Score	Craig Breville Toaster	Darceyah? Bussell	Len 7 Goodman	Bruno Ravioli	TOTAL
	4	5	7	6	22
Comments	Apparently Victoria needs to work with a piece of paper to help with her splayed fingers. Ravioli said she started magnificently but lost concentration and the intensity created in the beginning fizzled out.  The dress entanglement didn't help on this score. Despite the low score Breville Toaster stated he is starting to see the "actress emerge"

Dance Three – Michael & Natalie

Type	Cha Cha
Music	“Hot Stuff” (From the Fully Monty)
Costume	Costume removal to fit the song
Score	Craig Breville Toaster	Darceyah? Bussell	Len 7 Goodman	Bruno Ravioli	TOTAL
	3	6	6	4	19
Comments	Breville Toaster declared “Hot it was not!”, timing issues, "landing like a felled tree" (this made me think of Spruce Bath - think he needs this to regain the feel good factor) Darcey much happier with the performance, apparently (and rather fortunately for him) his top and lower body are now connected. Ravioli- waiting for the Fully Monty to distract him from the total lack of musicality.

Dance Four – Jerry & Anton

Type	Quick Step
Music	“Mrs Robinson” (from the Graduate)
Costume	Lady in red, again beautiful detail, but I didn't think it flattered her body shape as much as her previous outfits
Score	Craig Breville Toaster	Darceyah? Bussell	Len 7 Goodman	Bruno Ravioli	TOTAL
	3	6	5	4	18
Comments	Darcey commented that Jerry must not lose concentration towards the end of the dance Len caused chaos by stating “downstairs you are quite neat and tidy!” Breville Toaster was of the opinion that the whole thing would have been better behind the screen – “posture, posture, posture!”

Dance Five – Sid & Ola

Type	Tango
Music	“Here I go Again” (from Rock of Ages)
Costume	I was distracted by Sid’s hairband, I thought he was auditioning for the next Karate Kid movie.  Ola had a fishnet tight, netting number, which is quite bizarre and I hate to say it but quite Ann Summers looking..my least favourite outfit tonight.
Score	Craig Breville Toaster	Darceyah? Bussell	Len 7 Goodman	Bruno Ravioli	TOTAL
	4	4	5	4	17
Comments	Comments were not favourable, with Ravioli comparing him to Les Dawson impersonating Van Halen. Breville Toaster simple stated "stompy, clompy, clumpy" (I am beginning to feel guitly for having awarded the pump dispenser Hauschka code!)

Dance Six – Kimberley & Pasha

Type	Quick Step
Music	“Get Happy” (from Summerstock)
Costume	Full bodied beautiful skirt, coupled with black velvet top. I would have preferred the outfit if it were one seemless whole (i.e. a dress) but loved the swooshing effect and the deep red tones:
Score	Craig Breville Toaster	Darceyah? Bussell	Len 7 Goodman	Bruno Ravioli	TOTAL
	7	7	7	8	29
Comments	First standing ovation of the evening, with very positive comments from the judges. Beauty, glamour, captured the spirit of the song (Ravioli) Darcey " Beautiful light steps, always a pleasure to watch"

Dance Seven – Denise & James

Type	Fox Trot
Music	“You’ve got a friend in me” (From Toy Story)
Costume	I thought the outfit was just perfect for the song.     Denise is living up to her Mascara Hauschka code as she had plenty of that tonight:
Score	Craig Breville Toaster	Darceyah? Bussell	Len 7 Goodman	Bruno Ravioli	TOTAL
	8	8	8	8	32
Comments	Ravioli summed up the feel of the dance best, they managed to keep the character of the puppets whilst producing a beautifully controlled, beautifully acted, smooth fox trot.  Gained a "verbal pat on the back" from Len.

Dance Eight – Colin & Kristina

Type	Argentine Tango
Music	“Goldeneye” (from Goldeneye )
Costume	Red and Black – casino effect, perfect for a Bond film.
Score	Craig Breville Toaster	Darceyah? Bussell	Len 7 Goodman	Bruno Ravioli	TOTAL
	7	7	6	6	26
Comments	Second standing ovation of the evening.  However, Darcey immediately stated that she would have liked a "much dirtier spy, this is a dirty street dance.  Take more risks." Len considered the dance "more shaken than stirred", again not quite enough Argentine Tango content for his liking.  Breville Toaster was however positive, stating their dance was "full of authority, dominance and the lifts were spectacular".

Dance Nine –  Richard & Erin

Type	Quick Step
Music	“Working Nine to Five” (From Working Nine to Five)
Costume	Glitzy take on a traditional office trouser suit – might consider getting myself one to jazz up work meetings.
Score	Craig Breville Toaster	Darceyah? Bussell	Len 7 Goodman	Bruno Ravioli	TOTAL
	6	7	6	6	25
Comments	Considered to be their best dance to date, even Breville Toaster stated he "didn't mind it" (high praise indeed) and commented on their nimble footwork.  However, Len stated it was "a little bit mincy on occasions" and wouldn't "get a star on the Hollywood walk of fame".

Dance Ten – Dani & Vincent

Type	Fox Trot
Music	“Somewhere over the Rainbow” (From the Wizard of Oz)
Costume	Perfect Dorothy does glitz outfit..complete with ruby red slippers     And an adorable dog -   
Score	Craig Breville Toaster	Darceyah? Bussell	Len 7 Goodman	Bruno Ravioli	TOTAL
	7	6	8	8	29
Comments	Ravioli cheekily started his comments by stating “friends of Dorothy will be so pleased”, he said it was "flawlessly moving, romantic, sweet" Len summed up the mood by - "walk down that yellow brick road straight into next week."

Dance Eleven –  Lisa & Robin

Type	Jive
Music	“Hanky Panky” (From Dick Tracy)
Costume	Another red and black number..
Score	Craig Breville Toaster	Darceyah? Bussell	Len 7 Goodman	Bruno Ravioli	TOTAL
	8	6	7	8	29
Comments	Standing ovation and generally favourable comments, especially from Breville Toaster who seems to have taken a real shine to Lisa.  Darcey was the harshest in her criticism stating that the jive was missing a bit of spring and bounce Ravioli nicely summed things up by stating she is "a breath of fresh air", which "brings the whole room to its feet".

 

Dance Twelve – Nicky & Karen

Type	Quick Step
Music	“Machuko” (From the Mask)
Costume	Another dress with beautiful detail, my favourite from the night..
Score	Craig Breville Toaster	Darceyah? Bussell	Len 7 Goodman	Bruno Ravioli	TOTAL
	6	7	7	7	27
Comments	Despite the general agreement on a need to straighten his legs, this was the most positive reception to Nicky's dancing to date.   Even Breville Toaster stated that he is starting to be won over, he "loved the characterisation" and "the movement around the floor was fantastic."

Dance Thirteen – Louis & Flavia

Type	Salsa
Music	“Time of my life” (From Dirty Dancing)
Costume	Pink, which has overtaken as my favourite dress from today… The way it floated softly remind me of a plant I had seen posted on the Dr.Hauschka Facebook page - the Marsh Mallow (don't ask how my mind works, I have long since given up on answering that one ; )
Score	Craig Breville Toaster	Darceyah? Bussell	Len 7 Goodman	Bruno Ravioli	TOTAL
	8	8	6 (obtaining a look of “Dirty Len” from Bruno)	8	30
Comments	Standing ovation and the crowd went wild.  The comments acknowledged the amazing lifts,  with Ravioli making a comparison to concord taking off.  However, both Len and Darcey felt that the Salsa lacked a bit of attack.  General chaos when Darcey suggested he get out to a nightclub and free up as Ravioli got overly excited about this notion. I agree with Darcey this is the first time we saw a real connection between Flavia and Louis, they seem much more relaxed and at ease (my favourite couple!)