PUNK PR with Sarah Harding (looking amazing) and Tom Crane at Hed Kandi in Ibiza on Saturday

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At least, according to her boyfriend.

Sarah’s boyfriend Tom Crane, who is DJing in Ibiza, told reporters, “I’m really missing Sarah. I’ve been in Ibiza loads and she’s busy recording in the studio.”

But don’t expect him to tell us anything about how Sarah’s feeling about fellow band member Cheryl Cole’s illness – he’s not allowed!

He said: “I always get told off for blabbing.”

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Her T-shirt bore the image of Marilyn Monroe, but it was clear Sarah Harding had been looking elsewhere for inspiration.

The formerly blonde Girls Aloud singer debuted a scruffy pink hairstyle yesterday, that would have shocked the perfectly turned out actress.

Sarah seemed delighted with her new look, smiling for the cameras as she left her house in London.

Along with her logo T-shirt she dressed down in black leggings and a white cardigan.

Perhaps Sarah’s pink look can be blamed on her spending too much time in a relaxed festival environment his summer.

She’s been spotted at Wireless, Glastonbury, Hard Rock Calling, Cannes and the Henley Regatta.

Whatever the reason, Sarah’s pink look is a far cry from her Girls Aloud days.

Onstage and off, along with her bandmates she was always perfectly turned out.

But the band are currently on an extended break, allowing them each to pursue their own interests.

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Fresh from causing a rumpus among the toffs at Henley Regatta, as we reported on Saturday, here she is catching some rays at the Wireless festival at London’s Hyde Park.

The Ascot-born caner, 29, donned fetching pink shades and swigged cans of Red Bull while watching the music from the VIP area.

And as usual she looked gorgeous. She says her svelte figure is down to vitamins packed with kelp and cider vinegar. We’re ordering a case…

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The Girls Aloud beauty was a star guest at the Mahiki-themed event, complete with a tropical riverside bar and a Tiki themed Beach Grill.

Sarah was quick to get involved, taking one of the sumptuous Gallo Rosito cocktails with her on a boatride.

She later watched on intently as boyfriend TOM CRANE DJ’d.

A source said: “Sarah was full of apologies for being late.

“It was quite windy and consequently the helicopter was delayed.

“She got stuck into the drinks and was in very high spirits.”

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Girls Aloud star-singer Sarah Harding is preparing to enter the world of business as she wants to ’secure her future’.

The singer, who has her own night club, believes that her time in the band won’t last forever. So, she is doing her best to undertake various other ventures to ensure financial security.

‘I’m having lots of meetings about things that are in the pipeline for later this year. I invest in property too, I’ve got to make sure that I secure my future. Despite what people think, I do have a business head on my shoulders,’ femalefirst.co.uk quoted her as saying.

Girls Aloud went on a hiatus last year and since then, Harding has been busy launching her acting career.

She said: ‘It’s a transitional period. My mind is at loads of different places at the moment. Being on my own is weird, but it’s definitely more peaceful. I am calmer!’

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It was a case of Girls most definitely not Aloud at Hard Rock Calling today when Sarah Harding tried to go into the men’s toilets.

The 28-year-old singer collapsed into a fit of giggles after she was spotted making the embarrassing mistake at the event in London’s Hyde Park.

Wearing a white vest top with a dinosaur image and the slogan ‘Where You Been?’ teamed with denim hotpants, Sarah was suitably dressed for the 27C heat at the event, and made sure she stayed hydrated by carrying a bottle of beer.

While things have been a bit quiet for Sarah on the Girls Aloud front, the star insists she has many other plans for the future that do not revolve around the band.

She said recently: ‘I’m having lots of meeting about things that are in the pipeline for later in the year.

‘I invest in property too. I’ve got to make sure I secure my future. I do have a business head on my shoulders despite what people think.’

Sarah made the decision to shun perhaps the most famous music event of the weekend – Glastonbury in Somerset – to attend Hard Rock Calling.

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The Girls Aloud star told Heat magazine being in the public eye has made her think about her size more, but that she has learned to live with it better over time.

Sarah revealed: “I was a 12 when Girls Aloud formed – I’ve definitely become increasingly conscious of my size as time’s gone on, especially being in front of the camera so much, but you need to remember that you’re a role model for young girls and being skinny-tastic is unreasonable and just doesn’t look nice.

“If your body wants a McDonald’s, give it one. I live in the country now and it’s easier to eat healthily. We have a veg patch – I grow leeks, carrots, strawberries and lettuce.”

Sarah, who is currently a size 10 but has been a size 8 when she was at her skinniest, admits the band lose weight when they are touring. She said: “I’ve put on a bit of weight in the last year as we haven’t been touring. When we tour, people always think we’re not eating enough, but actually we’re eating more. If I put on weight, it’s all muscle and I tend to look thinner.”

The 28-year-old singer and actress admits she has parts of her body she doesn’t like.

Sarah revealed: “I hate my muffin tops – that’s why I like leggings. They’re good at disguising them. People never believe I have muffin tops, but I’m just very good at hiding the fact.”

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Sarah Harding has landed the top job as the new legs of Veet (we can’t think of anyone more fitting the job!) so when she invited me down for a girly chat one afternoon last week I jumped at the chance – one-on-one with a member of Girls Aloud to talk about all things beauty related? Erm, can you say dream job!

Kicking off our shoes, tying up our hair and pulling off our false lashes we curled up on the sofa for a chat while scoffing Haribo Starmix….

Congratulations on your new title as ‘The Legs of Veet’. You’re looking very glam!

Sarah: Thanks hon. It’s hard work trying to be glamorous all day, I’m so not used to being dressed up in the daytime.

You manage it well! Speaking of which, hair removal generally isn’t seen as that exciting but you’re glamming it up – how do you feel about being the ‘legs’ of Veet?

Sarah: I kind of like it. It’s nice to be asked to do it, to have my legs recognised. I’d never thought about them much but legs are something that we women are always focusing on making sure that they’re smooth and look good. And of course I’ve used Veet throughout the years. It’s such a great, easy product to use and now it’s got the new velvet rose scent it’s even better.

So do you class your legs as one of your top assets?

Sarah: I’m noticing them a lot more now because of this but until recently I hadn’t really taken much notice of them. Our stylist always said I had great legs, she was always trying to get me to show them off. The only thing I wish is that they were a bit longer, but that’s what heels are for.

You must work hard to keep them in shape, is it down to all the dancing that you do with Girls Aloud?

Sarah: I haven’t danced for a while because I’m ‘resting’ (the girls are all pursuing different things before they team back up as a band) so I’ve been giving my body a break from all of that. When we were on tour we all got so skinny and it’s just not sexy, we all look better with a bit of curve. I’m doing some kick boxing and Pilates now which is a bit gentler. The dancing burns off too much whereas this means that I get to keep my curves and tone up.

You’ve been papped looking gorgeous in a bikini quite a lot recently – do you make extra effort to look good when you’re on holiday?

Sarah: It’s always when I’m away that I get papped!! Recently Tommy and I were on holiday in Barbados and the hotel guys warned me there were paps there but there wasn’t a pool, the hotel was literally on the beach so what could I do? I love my swimming costumes and bikinis though so even when there’s no one around I change bikini about three times a day. Also, I love buying bits and bobs on holiday like coral necklaces off the guys on the beach but apart from that I don’t bother with any jewellery on holiday.

So you’re a splash in the sea kind of girl rather than a sun lounger poser?

Sarah: I need to be in the water, I can’t just lie there and sweat! I either lie by the pool dangling my feet in, jump around in the sea or lie by the edge of the sea reading a book trying to cool off. I don’t do that heels, jewellery and makeup thing – why would people wear heels on a beach?! I just don’t get those people, it’s ridiculous, how can you enjoy yourself when you’re busy posing and making sure that you look perfect? That’s just beyond showing off – relax on holiday people! Whack on some flip-flops and a sarong and chill out, there’s no point in trying too hard!

I agree. Do you have any tips on how to look after your hair when you’re away? Your hair is bleached so it must get quite dry?

Sarah: I condition it loads. I use Redken Colour Extend Sun After-Sun Mask, £16.65 or Tigi S Factor Papaya Leave In Moisture Spray, £13.95 and I leave it in and sit on the balcony reading a book. Headscarves are also great for on the beach, I got one from Topshop that comes everywhere with me. When your hair is all wet pulling it back off your face is the best feeling.

And how do you keep your skin in good condition on holiday?

Sarah: Use at least an SPF30 on your face. I didn’t used to take proper care of my skin on holiday and you can really notice the sun damage. I like Dermalogica products and I put Piz Buin In Sun Sun Lipstick, £5.38 on my cheekbones and nose too, all the usual burning places. Tommy and I underestimated how hot it would be in Barbados and we frazzled on our first day so learn from my mistake. People forget that you can still tan you’re just stopping yourself burning! Be careful girls!

Any other holiday tips for us?

Sarah: Waterproof mascara – I wear Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara, £6.99 in the day and Mac Splashproof Lash, £12.50 at night but you don’t need to wear much makeup when you’ve got a tan. Unless I’m going clubbing in Ibiza and I go for the wacky Ziggy Stardust look then I really don’t wear much. Maybe a bit of eyeliner, mascara, a touch of bronzer on the cheekbones, try a bit of bronzer on the lids too and Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, £23 on the lips. And of course, make sure you pack some Veet too!

Where’s your favourite holiday destination?

Sarah: When I was growing up I used to do all the clubbing holidays in Kavos and Ayia Napa with my friends and we had such a laugh going out listening to music and dancing. All my girly holidays are out the window now! Me and Tommy went to Thailand and that was great – the scenery is amazing, the foods incredible and Thai massages everyday were unreal! I’m really into watersports too and the Maldives is a great place for diving, I saw the most incredible fish!

You must be quite confident about your looks?

Sarah: Not as confident as people probably think I am. I think every girl has their own insecurity and they find ways to cover it up. When I was a teenager I used to hide behind my hair the whole time and now when I’m going out at night I like to put on a sheet of makeup but in the daytime when I’m not around people I’m completely different and go barefaced.

Would you say you had a signature look?

Sarah: I’m a real chameleon I think. I go from glam to edgy to natural according to whatever I’m doing. I like that though, I love playing with make-up, vamping it up and experimenting with different looks. Rihanna’s look is really cool – all the mad makeup and lashes, I love that stuff. You can’t do that everyday though, unless you’re Gaga!

How do you bounce back after a heavy night?

Sarah: Rule number one – I don’t do that anymore, I cannot work with a hangover! I guess drink lots of water, pile on the concealor and eat lots of sausages! Tommy swears by them! I’m in bed by 10pm most nights now but at weekends I get the girls round and get the karaoke out.

What’s your song?

Sarah: Tommy’s banned me from singing it – Mustang Sally!!! Haha, can’t believe I told you! I was with Jo Wood the other week and I got on the piano and started playing ‘Let It Be’ then someone else got on and played ‘Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me’ and we had a big sing song, it was so much fun.

What beauty product can’t you live without?

Sarah: Apart form Veet, Eight Hour Cream and Maybelline mascara it’s got to be my sunglasses. Stick my sunglasses on, slick on some lip balm and I’m good to go!

Surgery – don’t do it or never say never?

Sarah: Never say never! I think each to their own. As Madonna says, ‘I’m not against it but I’m against talking about it because you can’t win if you do talk about it and you can’t win if you don’t!’

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The fiery fifth of Girls Aloud, 28, reveals her softer side as she talks leaving her reckless alter ego behind, acting aspirations and her secrets to looking beach-ready…

Despite having a reputation as the wild child of Girls Aloud (even though she’s the oldest in the group at 28), Sarah Harding has kept the lowest profile of the all the girls since they announced they were having a break to pursue their own projects in July last year.

So we were excited, if a little bit surprised, when out of the blue we were invited to catch up with her for an exclusive chat. And once we got Sarah started, she didn’t hold back. She was more candid and chatty than ever before, and top of her agenda was revealing the reasons for her radical new look, why she thinks people have got her all wrong, and how she’s now free to show her true colours…

So with your new look and posing with rose petals for our exclusive cover photo – don’t say you’ve gone all Julie Andrews on us?
Ha ha. The whole point of growing my hair was to try to become a little bit more feminine. I just wanted to change how I felt about myself, especially now the band is on a break. It’s the perfect time to rediscover who I am and get my identity back, rather than being a character in a band. So yeah, I think I’m sort of softening up.

You’re portrayed as a party animal, so are you a bit misunderstood?
Yeah, that was kind of my role in the band and, don’t get me wrong, every girl my age likes to go out and party with their friends, but really I’m quite a homebody and I always have been. I’m fine with this wild image, but that’s not what I’m about. I just want to show another side to me, and I think the new look is a much truer reflection of who I really am. I’ve definitely got a girlier side, but not everyone gets to see it. Now they can.

You, a homebody? Get away. Prove it, tell us something about this other side that will surprise your fans…
Don’t laugh, because I sound like an old granny, but I’ve really got into gardening and I’ve been growing my own veggies. I’ve bought these old barrels and I grow organic fruit and veg in them. Garlic, onions, lettuce, carrots, strawberries, raspberries, the lot.

That’s all very Good Life. What’s brought this on?
Living in London and being in the band for seven years, it’s a very fast lifestyle and it takes a lot out of you, so it’s just nice to have a retreat at home (Buckinghamshire). I still come to London quite a bit for work, but I like to have that space and serenity I get in my garden. The veggie growing is a new thing. I started it after watching a TV show about gardening. I’d wanted to start eating more organic stuff and I had the space to grow my own, so I thought why not? But I don’t think you’ll be seeing the Sarah Harding Organic Range Of Vegetables any time soon.

What’s the worst thing the old Sarah did when she was drunk?
Oh, God. I don’t want to talk about that, those days are definitely over.

Your new look is miles away from the clothes you wear on stage with Girls Aloud. Were you happy to look like that, or did you just do as you were told?
Ha! Does anyone really think we did what we were told? We were all so lairy. We all had very different images, and because I had the cropped hair, I had the more edgy outfits. Don’t get me wrong, I still like to wear my leather trousers and rock it up on stage, but off stage I just like wearing stuff like maxi dresses.

Did you ever have costume envy?
I always used to get make-up envy and want my make-up like one of the other girls, and we’d always want what each other was wearing. But at the end of the day, our clothes were chosen because they suited us as individuals and our different shapes, sizes and images. But God no, we’d never be able to swap without our stylists noticing.

What’s the most outrageous costume you’ve ever worn?
The rubber catsuits we had for Sexy! No, No, No. We literally had to lube ourselves up to get into them. It was a special kind of body lube, not KY Jelly! We had to squeeze out all the air bubbles, and we were all corseted up underneath as well. It was like a self-sauna and we probably lost half a stone in sweat – and all the while we had to smile. We might look sexy, but we didn’t always feel sexy.

What’s your next project? Tell us more about rumours of a solo album…
I’m pretty open to a lot of different things, and I’m a bit of a jack-of-all-trades right now. There are ideas and options being looked at, but nothing I can really talk about. Sorry!

After starring in the St Trinian’s films, is acting going to be your new direction?
More acting is definitely in the pipeline. I’ve been to some castings, I went to the Cannes Film Festival, and I’ve had some meetings with producers. But I’m not going to charge in, I’m going for the softly-softly approach. I’d rather do smaller parts that are good than jump in with a lead role, which I probably wouldn’t do justice to.
But look, I’ve never said I’m going to quit singing, acting is something I want to do as well. I want to be an all-rounder and do new things, because I need to keep things interesting. There are so many different Sarahs I want to show. After seven years in Girls Aloud, it’s nice to have diversity now.

Do you think being in the band will make it easier to get more acting roles?
I feel, if anything, it’s harder for me now, because my face is so well known. There’s a lot more for me to prove if I want to move into acting. But it’s something I really want to do, so hopefully, in time, people will adjust to me. I loved being in the St Trinian’s films, especially dressing up as a boy. I don’t think I’d have the face for costume drama, but I’d like to do some of the more sinister bad ass roles, like the ones Grace Jones did. I met her a few years ago on Jonathan Ross’ chat show. She’s lovely, but nuts. I can relate to that.

Talking of showing your softer side, you’re the spokesperson for the new Veet Suprem’ Essence hair removal range. We’re guessing being hair-free has been a priority with some of the more revealing costumes you’ve worn…
As a woman, it’s part of your grooming regime to look after your hairy areas. And this range is extra feminine because of its great smell. But being in a band, a ‘quick fix’ is part of the ritual. I did hair and beauty at college and I remember trying to wax a friend’s eyebrows, and taking half of them off by mistake! But the skill’s come in quite handy now, because I can wax myself.

What’s your bikini wax preference then – a normal wax or a Brazilian?
Oh my God, I can’t believe you’ve asked me that! It’s all down to what kind of undies you’re wearing. If you’re one for the full undie, then a normal wax is fine, but if you like a thong, I’d probably say go for it. Er, let’s just say I’ve had experience of both kinds of undie.

OK, enough, let’s change the subject. Now we know you’re a homebody, what’s a perfect night in with your boyfriend, DJ Tom Crane?
We’re like an old married couple, we’ve been together nearly four years. But the problem is Tom works nights, so a lot of the time we’re like passing ships. If we have a couple of days off we go to The Crazy Bear hotel in Beaconsfield, Bucks, which is really cool. They have crushed velvet on the walls and open fires in the bedrooms, which are all different. So we go and have a nice meal, a hot bath, watch a film and just chill.

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What’s your pre-holiday ritual, and have you ever crash-dieted to get into a bikini?
God, no, I’ve never crash-dieted. I’m quite lucky. Women out there will probably think ‘B*tch!’, but I can eat my body weight in food and get away with it. The only thing I need to keep up is toning. If I’m going on holiday, I have to work up to it to get my body in shape. As I’ve got older I’ve become more health conscious, so although I love my food, I try to eat more healthily and cut down on the carbs. I’m intolerant to wheat, so when I have too much bread or pasta I just get really bloated – and Italian food is my favourite!

What couldn’t you live without on holiday?
My little suitcase of beauty stuff. If I arrived at the airport and it didn’t turn up, I’d just die. It has all my hair dye, creams and eyelashes in it.

SARAH’S SUMMER SECRETS
What are your holiday essentials?
I’m pretty minimal when I go on holiday – bikinis, sunnies, sunblock, lip balm… I never take heels any more, because it’s pointless. When I went to Ibiza last year I took about 20 pairs of heels and wore just one. The rest of the time I was in sandals. I just want to feel summery and sexy and not feel false. For the evenings, I’ll take maxi dresses and wear them with funky gladiator sandals.

Ever had a holiday disaster?
When I was coming back from Las Vegas via Los Angeles a few years ago, my suitcases went missing and I ended up stranded in LAX airport. I was performing with the girls in Holland the next day and I had to borrow a stage outfit.

What about a fake tan nightmare?
One time I’d fake-tanned the night before starting a tour and my hands were literally orange. I scrubbed them with lemons and tan remover right up to the last minute and luckily it faded a bit. It looked like my hands had been tango’d.

And your biggest fashion faux pas?
I used to rehearse in these big old pink balloon trousers, the girls used to call them parachute pants. I’d trip over in them.

Sarah Harding is the face and legs of Veet’s new Suprem’ Essence range and Bikini & Underarm Kit, available in major retailers nationwide. For more information, see www.veet.co.uk

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