Swinging on a swing that seems to be strung in the porch of a posh London house must be great fun.  Imagine the wind in your hair as you carve an arc out over the footpath.  And even if you were actually swinging as part of an advertisement, surely it must still make you smile. 

Not so Victoria Beckham.  This is a wonderful photo of her on the aforementioned swing, not a hair astray, pout in place, eyes behind huge shades and heels pointing downwards.  And apparently she was directing the ad.  One would also imagine that directing a film would also make you become a bit animated.  Not Posh.  How can being on a swing be so serious? 

Now take a look at the seemingly mad wombat who is Eva Longoria Parker on holiday.  A wild and reckless leap off a yacht into the ocean.  Full of animation and joy! Perhaps it's her Latino spirit!

And aren't these women friends?  OK, Hollywood friends rather than bosom buddies.  Anyway they do see each other occasionally.  Maybe Victoria should go on holiday with the desperate housewife and learn how to throw caution to the wind every now and again.  Uncover her inner joy.  You never know she might even learn to let the pout go occasionally!

Ok, this week I have to admit that I am somewhat horrified and stunned that anyone would spend £250,000 on their appearance, unless they had some major plastic surgery needed after an accident or a severe birth defect.  But for someone as gorgeous as Cheryl Cole to fork out a quarter of a million pounds on improving what was a beautiful, natural face and body is a little unnerving to say the least.  And I cannot resist wondering which of these overpaid stylists advised her on the dress she wore to her birthday party which looked more Jordan than style icon!

To my mind, Cheryl is now in the 'Lollipop Head' category of too skinny women with big hair (thanks to over priced extensions).  How is it that these women - Cheryl, Victoria Beckham etc. - cannot see how beautiful they are, as they are?  And how will they cope when age does finally catch up with them? 

I have long wondered how tattoos will look on saggy skin when Angelina and Victoria and indeed Peaches Geldof hit their 80's and 90's.  Scary thought?  What do you think?